8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 14, 2004)

Filed December 14, 2004For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed a Form 8-K on December 14, 2004, to disclose information previously released in a press statement dated the same day. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish information under Regulation FD, ensuring public dissemination of material company announcements. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial or operational data, it serves as a formal record of the company making information available to the public through a press release. Investors should note that the key information is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is attached to this filing. This 8-K acts as the vehicle for that information to be officially recorded with the SEC. Therefore, to understand the substance of the announcement, one must refer to the press release itself for details on any business developments, financial updates, or strategic initiatives communicated by AMAT on that date.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an 8-K Current Report filed by Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) on December 14, 2004.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to disclose information via Regulation FD, specifically by attaching a press release.
  • 3The press release, dated December 14, 2004, contains the substantive information being disclosed.
  • 4This filing does not contain standalone financial statements or material agreements beyond the referenced press release.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as formally filed documents.
  • 6The filing references the company's principal executive offices in Santa Clara, CA, and its legal incorporation in Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose information to the public via a press release, as required by Regulation FD. It serves as a record that the company has made this information available.

The substantive information is contained within the press release dated December 14, 2004, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1. You would need to review that exhibit for the details of the announcement.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle for a press release. It does not contain new financial results or detailed operational updates within the body of the 8-K itself. Those details would be in the accompanying press release.

When information is 'furnished' under Regulation FD in an 8-K, it means it's being made public but is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. It ensures broad dissemination without the same level of rigorous legal scrutiny applied to core SEC filings.