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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 16, 2012)

Filed February 16, 2012For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on February 16, 2012, to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2012. This report primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which is the key piece of information for investors. The filing itself does not contain the financial data but directs stakeholders to the accompanying exhibit for a comprehensive overview of the company's performance during the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces Applied Materials' financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012, ending January 29, 2012.
  • 2The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to the company's earnings press release.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed financial results and operational commentary for the reported quarter.
  • 4The filing emphasizes that the information within the report and its exhibit is not to be incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.
  • 5The report clarifies that the information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to liabilities under Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, limiting their legal implications.
  • 6The principal executive offices of Applied Materials are located in Santa Clara, California.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are available in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release issued by Applied Materials on February 16, 2012, and attached to this 8-K filing.

This disclaimer means that the information provided in this 8-K, including the press release, will not automatically be considered part of other SEC filings made by Applied Materials unless specifically referenced. It also limits the company's legal liability under certain securities laws for this specific disclosure.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a cover and announcement. The actual financial numbers, performance commentary, and other details are contained within the attached press release, Exhibit 99.1.