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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 15, 2007)

Filed May 15, 2007For Securities:AMAT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) on May 15, 2007, primarily announces the company's financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2007. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs investors to an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific revenue, earnings, and other operational metrics for the quarter. The filing also includes standard legal disclaimers, emphasizing that the information provided is not incorporated by reference into other filings and is not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means investors should treat the press release as a standalone announcement of results rather than part of the company's ongoing SEC filings for liability purposes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials announced its second fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending April 29, 2007.
  • 2The detailed financial results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, a press release issued by the company on May 15, 2007.
  • 3The 8-K filing itself serves as a notification of the earnings release, rather than a detailed financial statement.
  • 4Information presented in the report and exhibit is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
  • 5The financial information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing includes a standard signature by Joseph J. Sweeney, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by Applied Materials, Inc. on May 15, 2007, and attached to this 8-K filing.

This disclaimer means that the information in this report and its exhibit are not automatically included in other SEC filings by Applied Materials, and they are not subject to the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents under certain sections of securities laws. Investors should treat the press release as a standalone announcement.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the earnings release date and direct investors to the press release. The detailed commentary, analysis, and specific financial figures would be found in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).