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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 12, 2009)

Filed May 12, 2009For Securities:AMAT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Applied Materials (AMAT) on May 12, 2009, primarily announces the company's financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 26, 2009. While the 8-K itself is brief and largely a cover for the press release (Exhibit 99.1), the key takeaway for investors is the disclosure of these quarterly earnings. Investors should refer to the attached press release for detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance. The filing also includes standard legal disclaimers, stating that the information is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of certain liabilities under securities laws. This means the core financial details and any management commentary or outlook will be found within Exhibit 99.1.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials (AMAT) announced its second fiscal quarter 2009 financial results on May 12, 2009.
  • 2The filing is an 8-K Current Report, primarily serving to attach the official earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance data for the quarter ended April 26, 2009.
  • 4The press release likely contains key metrics such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share (EPS).
  • 5Management commentary and any future business outlook or guidance are expected to be within the press release.
  • 6The filing includes standard disclaimers regarding the non-incorporation and non-filing status of the information for certain legal purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Applied Materials' financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 26, 2009, by attaching the company's earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1.

All detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and any management discussion or forward-looking statements, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, the press release attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information contained in the report and the exhibit is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the liabilities of Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.

This announcement covers Applied Materials' second fiscal quarter, which ended on April 26, 2009.