8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2009)

Filed February 2, 2009For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2009, to furnish a press release announcing preliminary results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 25, 2009. This filing provides early insights into the company's financial performance during a challenging economic period. Investors should note that the information is preliminary and presented as furnished, not as officially filed under certain sections of SEC regulations, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as a formal filing. The key takeaway for investors is the release of preliminary financial data. While the specific figures are detailed in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K serves as the official notification and public access point to this crucial performance update. Investors seeking details on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements would need to consult the accompanying exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials (AMAT) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2009, to report preliminary financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 25, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K includes a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these preliminary financial details.
  • 3This filing provides investors with an early look at the company's performance in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
  • 4The information is provided as 'furnished' and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
  • 5This means the content, including the press release, does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
  • 6Investors must refer to the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 for the specific preliminary financial figures and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Applied Materials' preliminary financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 25, 2009, through a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific preliminary financial numbers, including revenue and profitability details, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release furnished with this 8-K filing. Investors need to consult that exhibit for the quantitative data.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the disclosure to the SEC but is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 that would apply to formally 'filed' documents. This is a common practice for earnings releases.

Yes, this filing is important as it provides the earliest official notification of Applied Materials' preliminary financial performance for the quarter. While the full audited results would follow, these preliminary numbers offer investors immediate insight into the company's operational and financial standing during a critical economic period.