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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 24, 2011)

Filed May 24, 2011For Securities:AMAT

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) on May 24, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2011. The report includes a press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics, revenue figures, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it formally flags the release of this crucial information. The filing emphasizes that the information provided, including the attached press release, is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings and is not subject to specific liability provisions under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, a standard disclaimer for such announcements. Investors seeking to understand AMAT's performance for the reported quarter must consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2011.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 3The filing is dated May 24, 2011, indicating the results were released on or around this date.
  • 4This 8-K formally reports the event of releasing quarterly financial results.
  • 5Specific financial performance details are contained within the referenced press release, not this 8-K document itself.
  • 6Standard SEC disclaimers are included, stating the information is not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report that Applied Materials, Inc. has released its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2011. The detailed financial information is provided in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and any commentary from management, are located in the press release issued by Applied Materials, Inc. dated May 24, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

No, this 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification of the results release. The actual financial numbers and detailed commentary are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

The disclaimer means that the information presented in this 8-K and its exhibit is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' with the SEC. This limits its liability under certain sections of securities laws and means it won't automatically be considered part of other, ongoing SEC filings by the company unless specifically referenced.