8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed August 24, 2011For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on August 24, 2011, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2011. This filing primarily serves as a notification mechanism to disseminate the company's quarterly performance to investors and the market at large. The report itself does not contain detailed financial statements but rather incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which would contain the specific operational and financial data. Investors should note that the information presented in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed reports. The key takeaway for investors is to review the accompanying press release for the actual financial and operational performance details of AMAT for Q3 2011.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials Inc. announced its third fiscal quarter 2011 financial results on August 24, 2011.
  • 2The results reported are for the quarter ending July 31, 2011.
  • 3The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 4This report is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The primary purpose of this filing is to disseminate quarterly earnings information to the public.
  • 6Investors are directed to the accompanying press release for specific financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disseminate Applied Materials Inc.'s financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2011, to the public and investors.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial performance indicators.

The information being 'furnished' under Item 2.02 means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes and is not subject to the same legal liabilities or regulatory scrutiny as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC under other sections of the securities laws. While it still provides important disclosure, it carries less legal weight regarding the accuracy and completeness of the statements made.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial numbers. It announces that the results have been released and directs readers to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial data.