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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 16, 2013)

Filed May 16, 2013For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on May 16, 2013, to announce its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, which concluded on April 28, 2013. This report serves as a formal notification of the company's performance during the quarter and includes a press release detailing these results. While the specific financial figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), investors should note that this 8-K is the official mechanism through which AMAT disseminates this critical information. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial tables but directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive overview of revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by management regarding the company's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials (AMAT) announced its Q2 fiscal year 2013 financial results on May 16, 2013.
  • 2The reporting period for these results was the second quarter of fiscal 2013, ending April 28, 2013.
  • 3The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial outcomes.
  • 4This filing is primarily an announcement of financial performance and does not introduce new operational or strategic changes.
  • 5Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific revenue, earnings, and guidance figures.
  • 6The information is furnished and not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Applied Materials' financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013, which ended on April 28, 2013.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically for the announcement of financial results and does not report on any new business strategies, acquisitions, divestitures, or other significant corporate events.

The disclaimer indicates that the information provided in this report, including the press release, is furnished and not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This limits the company's liability under these specific sections of securities law for the disclosed information.