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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 18, 2017)

Filed May 18, 2017For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on May 18, 2017, primarily to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2017. The report itself is brief, directing investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial performance and operational updates. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly earnings. Investors should refer to the press release for critical information regarding revenue, earnings per share (EPS), segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. The 8-K filing itself does not contain the actual financial figures but references the exhibit where this information is comprehensively presented. It's important to note that the information in this filing is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liability as other SEC filings, but it is still the primary source for accessing the company's official quarterly announcement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filed an 8-K Current Report on May 18, 2017.
  • 2The report announces Applied Materials' financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2017.
  • 3Key financial and operational details are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This filing is the official notification of the company's Q2 2017 earnings.
  • 5Information in the filing and exhibit is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.
  • 6The information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability but serving as the official announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Applied Materials, Inc.'s financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2017. The detailed financial information is contained within an attached press release.

The actual financial results for the second quarter are presented in the press release attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

This means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as other SEC filings. However, it is still the company's official announcement of its quarterly results.

No, the 8-K text mainly serves to announce the event and direct investors to the press release. All specific financial metrics, such as revenue, EPS, and segment data, will be found in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.