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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2021)

Filed February 18, 2021For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) filed an 8-K on February 18, 2021, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2021. This filing serves to officially announce the company's performance and provides investors with key financial data previously disclosed in their earnings press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain new analytical insights beyond what was in the press release, it represents the formal SEC notification of these results. Investors should review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and segment-specific information. The filing confirms the official release date of these results and should be considered in conjunction with other investor communications to form a comprehensive view of AMAT's current financial standing and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Applied Materials reported its Q1 2021 financial results on February 18, 2021.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to attach the official earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The reported period is the first quarter ended January 31, 2021.
  • 4The filing includes the cover page interactive data file (Exhibit 104) in inline XBRL format.
  • 5Information in the 8-K and its exhibits is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
  • 6The content is subject to specific disclaimers regarding Section 18 of the Exchange Act and Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and report Applied Materials' financial results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2021, by attaching the official press release detailing these results.

The detailed financial performance for Q1 2021 can be found in the press release issued by Applied Materials, Inc. dated February 18, 2021, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Typically, an 8-K filed under Item 2.02 primarily serves to attach the earnings press release. Therefore, it's unlikely to contain new analytical insights beyond what was already disclosed in the press release itself. Investors should refer to the press release for the substance of the financial results and commentary.

This disclaimer means that the information provided in this specific 8-K filing, including the attached press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, unless explicitly incorporated by reference into another filing. This is a standard legal protection for information furnished under Item 2.02.