Even according to UBS estimates based on Qualcomm ’s guidance with expected earnings per share to increase by $ 2 when paying, Apple may also agree to pay between $ 8 and $ 9 in patent royalties for every iPhone.
UBS estimates show that Apple has paid a high price to end a legal battle that spans many continents and threatens the ability of Apple to release iPhone 5G while putting pressure on the patent licensing business model. Qualcomm’s - contributing more than half of the company’s profits.
Since there is news that Apple accepts patent payment, Qualcomm’s stock has risen by more than 38%. Apple shares also rose more than 2%.
On April 16, Apple and Qualcomm announced a legal global "truce" with an agreement that included a one-time payment from Apple to Qualcomm as well as an agreement to provide chipsets for devices. Apple, including the future iPhone.
Arcuri analyst said the one-time payment is likely to be a royalty payment that Apple stopped paying when the two companies were drawn into litigation.