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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report (Dec 23, 2003)

Filed December 23, 2003For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on December 23, 2003, primarily to disclose a press release issued on the same date. This press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the key piece of information for investors in this filing. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial results or operational updates, it serves as a notification that the company is making a public announcement. Investors should refer to the content of the press release itself for specific news regarding the company's performance, strategic initiatives, or significant events.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing on December 23, 2003, serves as a notification of a press release issued by Applied Materials.
  • 2The press release, dated December 23, 2003, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.
  • 3This filing is made pursuant to Regulation FD, indicating the dissemination of material information to the public.
  • 4The report itself does not contain detailed financial statements or pro forma information; these would be in the referenced press release.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for substantive information.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's principal executive offices are in Santa Clara, CA.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a press release issued by Applied Materials on December 23, 2003, in accordance with Regulation FD.

The substantive information, such as financial results or important company updates, is contained within the press release dated December 23, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for these details.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or pro forma financial information. It only indicates that a press release containing such information (if applicable) has been issued and is attached as an exhibit.

No, according to the filing's text, the information furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and the exhibit shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings.