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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 17, 2010)

Filed February 17, 2010For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K report on February 17, 2010, to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these quarterly results, which are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification and public dissemination of this crucial earnings information. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed information regarding revenue, earnings per share, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. This report acts as a trigger for further analysis of AMAT's performance and outlook in the semiconductor equipment industry during the reported quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of First Fiscal Quarter 2010 Financial Results.
  • 2Filing Date: February 17, 2010.
  • 3Event Date: February 16, 2010.
  • 4Key Financial Information Disclosed via Press Release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5Press Release contains detailed results for the quarter ended January 31, 2010.
  • 6This 8-K serves as the formal SEC notification of the earnings release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Applied Materials, Inc.'s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2010, and to furnish the accompanying press release containing these results.

The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements, are provided in the press release issued by Applied Materials, Inc. on February 17, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

According to the filing, the information contained in this 8-K and its exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in another filing.

The 8-K filing was signed on behalf of Applied Materials, Inc. by Joseph J. Sweeney, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.