Official announcements (8-K)

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn October 26, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied”) entered into an accelerated share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire shares of common stock of BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (“Besi”), a Dutch public limited company. When combined with Applied’s existing ownership of Besi shares, Applied would own approximately 20% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Besi following the purchase under the Agreement. The delivery of Besi shares pursuant to the Agreement is subject to the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”). Applied issued a …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied” or the “Company”) elected Akash Palkhiwala to the Board and the Board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Palkhiwala will receive the standard compensation payable to non-employee directors of the Board, consisting of (1) an annual retainer of $100,000 (prorated based on his service during the fiscal year), (2) an additional annual retainer of $25,000 for his service on the Audit Committee (prorated based on his service during the fiscal year) and (3) an automatic grant of a number of restricted stock units equal to $250,000, divided by the market value of Applied …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsApplied’s press release, dated August 27, 2026, announcing the election of Mr. Palkhiwala to the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn August 13, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its third quarter ended July 26, 2026. A copy of Applied Materials’ press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied Materials under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn May 14, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its second quarter ended April 26, 2026. A copy of Applied Materials’ press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied Materials under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by …

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

In the company's words(the “Company”) was held on March 12, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders cast their votes on three proposals, as set forth below. Proposal 1. Election of Directors. Name of Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes James R. Anderson 590,237,707 8,270,214 666,796 85,096,891 Rani Borkar 597,000,433 1,548,038 626,246 85,096,891 Judy Bruner 577,101,984 21,075,154 997,579 85,096,891 Xun (Eric) Chen 587,759,521 10,762,472 652,724 85,096,891 Aart J. de Geus 585,509,555 13,017,519 647,643 85,096,891 Gary E. Dickerson 590,090,396 8,433,224 651,097 85,096,891 Thomas J. Iannotti 555,369,126 43,168,401 637,190 85,096,891 Alexander A. …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn February 12, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its first quarter ended January 25, 2026. A copy of Applied Materials’ press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied Materials under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsApplied issued a press release announcing the settlement with BIS, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsAs previously disclosed, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied” or the “Company”) has been cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) after receiving subpoenas from those agencies. The DOJ and the SEC have informed the Company that they have closed their respective inquiries, and no enforcement action has been taken by either agency. On February 11, 2026, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with BIS (the “Settlement Agreement”) to resolve its inquiry relating to certain China customer shipments and export controls compliance. …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn November 13, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 26, 2025. A copy of Applied Materials’ press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied Materials under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly …

Announced cost cutting or restructuring (Item 2.05)

Restructuring usually brings one-off costs now, aimed at lower costs later.

In the company's wordsOn October 23, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied” or the “Company”) approved a workforce reduction plan to position the Company for continued growth as a more competitive and productive organization. Applied expects approximately four percent of its global workforce to be impacted under this action and the Company to incur charges of approximately $160 million to $180 million, consisting primarily of severance and other one-time employment termination benefits to be paid in cash, and other non-cash related charges. The Company expects to recognize most of these charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and to complete the plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn October 23, 2025, Gary E. Dickerson, Applied’s President and Chief Executive Officer, sent an email to the Company’s employees regarding the workforce reduction plan. A copy of the email is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of Applied under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by specific …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued a new rule that expands the list of companies subject to U.S. export restrictions (the “BIS Affiliates Rule”). Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied”) expects that the BIS Affiliates Rule will further restrict its ability to export certain products and provide certain parts and services to specific China-based customers without a license. Applied currently estimates that the impact of the BIS Affiliates Rule will reduce its net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 by approximately $110 million. In addition, Applied currently expects that the impact of the BIS Affiliates …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn September 25, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied”) entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) for a 364-day $2.0 billion revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), and the lenders party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”). The Credit Agreement provides for unsecured borrowings in an initial amount not to exceed $2.0 billion outstanding at any one time. The Credit Agreement includes a provision under which Applied may increase the total amount of the revolving credit facility to no more than $3.0 billion, subject to the receipt of commitments from one or more Lenders for any such …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsAs discussed under Item 1.01 above, on September 25, 2025, Applied entered into the Credit Agreement. The information set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference. Applied has not made any borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of this date.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn September 18, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied”) completed a registered public offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.000% senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.600% senior unsecured notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes” and, collectively with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC and MUFG Securities Americas Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named therein, and an indenture dated as of June 11, 2024 (the “Base Indenture”), between Applied and …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn September 15, 2025, Applied entered into the Underwriting Agreement for the sale of the Notes. The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by Applied, and customary closing conditions, indemnification rights and termination provisions. The above description of the Underwriting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Underwriting Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati, Professional Corporation, counsel to Applied, has issued an opinion to Applied …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Ended a major agreement (Item 1.02)

Losing a major agreement can affect future sales or costs.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.