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APPLIED MATERIALS
James C. Morgan
CHAIRMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
February 15, 2002
Dear Applied Materials Stockholder:
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to receive future Annual Reports and Proxy Statements
electronically over the Internet. By choosing electronic access to our Annual Reports and Proxy Statements, you are not only improving the efficiency of delivery of these materials, you are also helping Applied Materials reduce printing and postage
costs associated with their distribution.
Delivery of proxy materials over the Internet is available to both beneficial and registered stockholders.
Registered stockholders maintain shares under their own name in certificate form. Beneficial stockholders have shares deposited with a bank or brokerage firm.
In order to enroll in the online delivery program, please visit our website at www.appliedmaterials.com, click on Investors, then click on Electronic Enrollment and follow the instructions. If you have accounts with
multiple brokerage firms, you will need to complete the enrollment process for each brokerage account. After completing your enrollment, you will receive an email confirming your election to receive these materials electronically. Please note that
you must have an active email account and Internet access to participate in the program. Your enrollment in the online delivery program will remain in effect as long as your account remains active or until you cancel it.
By taking advantage of these services, your election will apply not only to Applied Materials stock held in your bank or brokerage account, but also to the securities of any
other companies in your account that offer the delivery of proxy materials over the Internet.
We are pleased to offer these services to our stockholders
and encourage you to participate.
Sincerely,
James C. Morgan
3050 Bowers Avenue |
Mailing Address: |
Santa Clara, California 95054 |
Applied Materials, Inc. |
Phone: (408) 727-5555 |
P.O. Box 58039 |
FAX: (408) 496-6421 |
Santa Clara, California 95052 |
Telex: 34-6332
To: All Employees
From: Jim Morgan
Subject: 2002 Proxy Materials
Date: February 15, 2002
I am pleased to advise you that in connection
with our March 21, 2002 Annual Meeting, the Company’s 2001 Annual Report, Form 10-K for fiscal 2001 and 2002 Proxy Statement are now available to you electronically. You may view and/or print these documents by clicking on the link below or by
visiting the Company’s Web site at the following address: http://www.appliedmaterials.com/financial/annual_proxy.html
If you are an
Applied Materials stockholder, you will receive instructions by e-mail next week on how to vote for each account in which you hold shares, provided you own shares (1) through the Applied Materials Employee Savings and Retirement Plan (the
“401(k) plan”); (2) through the Applied Materials Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan with E*Trade, First Bank and Trust, Salomon Smith Barney or Paine Webber; or (3) as a registered holder. Please note that if you vote over the Internet, there may be nominal costs associated with electronic access, such as usage charges from telephone companies and Internet access providers.
“401(k) plan”); (2) through the Applied Materials Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan with E*Trade, First Bank and Trust, Salomon Smith Barney or Paine Webber; or (3) as a registered holder. Please note that if you vote over the Internet, there may be nominal costs associated with electronic access, such as usage charges from telephone companies and Internet access providers.
I
urge you to read carefully the Company’s 2002 Proxy Statement. It contains important information concerning the proposals to elect eleven directors and to approve the amended and restated Senior Executive Bonus Plan, as well as information you
may find useful in determining how to vote.
If you prefer to receive hard copies of the Company’s 2001 Annual Report, Form 10-K for fiscal 2001 or
2002 Proxy Statement, please contact Daria Boyd in Investor Relations in Santa Clara at ext. 31487.
Applied Materials 2001 Annual Report,
2001 Form 10-K and 2002 Proxy Statement
2001 Annual Report
Click here for the HTML version.
Click here for the PDF version.
2001 Form 10-K (including consolidated financial statements)
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version.
2002 Proxy Statement
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Click here for the PDF
version.
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If you have difficulty in printing or would otherwise
like a copy of the printed version of the 2001 Annual
Report, 2001 Form 10-K or 2002 Proxy Statement,
you may order it online or call our Investor Relations department at
1-800-882-0373.
Methods of Voting
Applied Materials stockholders may vote via the Internet or
by telephone through services provided by ADP Investor
Communication Services. Votes submitted on the Internet or
by telephone must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard time,
on March 20, 2002. Submitting your proxy on the Internet
or by telephone will not affect your right to vote in
person if you decide to attend the meeting.
Voting on the Internet
You may vote your shares on the Internet at
www.proxyvote.com.
Note: If you decide to vote your shares on the Internet,
you should be aware that there may be nominal costs
associated with electronic access, such as usage charges
from telephone companies and Internet access providers.
Voting by Telephone
You may vote your shares by telephone by following
the instructions provided by e-mail or on each proxy
card sent by mail.