"Qualcomm agrees with the New York State Common Retirement Fund that increased transparency for election-related activities by corporations is very beneficial, " said Paul Jacobs, chief executive and chairman.

WSJ: NY comptroller drops Qualcomm disclosure lawsuit

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who oversees the New York State Common Retirement Fund, said "we were disappointed" that Apple didn't offer a plan to deliver cash to shareholders.

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On Thursday, Mr. Hevesi said Mr. Morris "steered Common Retirement Fund investments to friends and political associates" and solicited campaign contributions for his re-election as comptroller from people doing business with the fund.

WSJ: New York's Alan Hevesi Pleads Guilty

In March of last year Hank Morris and David Loglisci, were charged with 123 counts, including bribery, grand larceny and money laundering in an indictment that said they had turned New York State Common Retirement Fund into a criminal enterprise and netted the conspirators tens of millions of dollars in kickbacks.

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