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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 25, 2014)

Filed February 25, 2014For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) announced on February 24, 2014, that it had received notice from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regarding its proposed business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL). The key takeaway for investors is that CFIUS has stated there are no unresolved national security issues with the transaction, and the review has been terminated without conditions. This represents a significant de-risking event for the proposed merger. The announcement clarifies that while CFIUS clearance has been obtained, the closing of the business combination remains contingent on other customary conditions, including shareholder approvals from both companies and regulatory reviews in various other countries. Investors should monitor these remaining conditions closely, as they are critical to the completion of the transaction. This filing also reiterates where to find additional important information regarding the merger, including registration statements and proxy materials.

Key Highlights

  • 1CFIUS has cleared Applied Materials' proposed business combination with Tokyo Electron, stating no unresolved national security issues.
  • 2The CFIUS clearance was unconditional, terminating their review of the transaction.
  • 3This clearance represents a major step forward for the proposed merger, removing a significant regulatory hurdle.
  • 4The closing of the business combination is still subject to customary conditions, including shareholder approvals.
  • 5Regulatory reviews and approvals from other countries are still pending.
  • 6The company is providing details on where investors can access further information and documentation related to the merger, including registration statements and proxy materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CFIUS clearance is highly significant as it removes a major regulatory obstacle for the proposed business combination. It indicates that the U.S. government has reviewed the transaction and found no national security concerns, paving the way for the deal to proceed, provided other conditions are met.

No, CFIUS clearance is one of several key conditions. The merger's completion still depends on obtaining approvals from shareholders of both Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron, as well as satisfying regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions. Investors should continue to monitor these remaining approvals.

The filing directs investors to the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) for registration statements (Form S-4), preliminary prospectuses, and proxy statements. Additionally, investors can find information on Applied Materials' Investor Relations page (www.appliedmaterials.com) or through specific contact channels provided for both companies.

The business combination between Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron was originally announced on September 24, 2013. While this 8-K provides an update on CFIUS clearance, it does not specify a new planned closing date; that remains subject to the fulfillment of all outstanding conditions.