UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 28, 2002
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________to _________
Commission file number 0-6920
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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3050 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, California 95054-3299
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(408) 727-5555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ].
Number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of July 28, 2002: 1,648,001,009
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JULY 28, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of October 28, 2001 and July 28, 2002
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations:
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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(In thousands, except per July 29, July 28, July 29, July 28,
share amounts) 2001 2002 2001 2002
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Net sales............................. $1,575,904 $1,459,682 $6,078,575 $3,616,614
Cost of products sold................. 920,291 853,539 3,295,248 2,162,279
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Gross margin.......................... 655,613 606,143 2,783,327 1,454,335
Operating expenses:
Research, development and
engineering...................... 277,333 275,952 926,251 779,630
Marketing and selling.............. 125,979 104,225 389,188 278,113
General and administrative......... 114,369 89,553 306,481 236,011
Non-recurring items................ 14,150 -- 72,564 85,479
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Income from operations................ 123,782 136,413 1,088,843 75,102
Interest expense...................... 10,709 13,080 34,981 36,168
Interest income....................... 54,153 40,110 166,699 133,779
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Income before income taxes and
cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle............ 167,226 163,443 1,220,561 172,713
Provision for income taxes............ 52,281 48,216 363,015 50,951
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Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle..... 114,945 115,227 857,546 121,762
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle, net of tax... -- -- (267,399) --
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Net income............................ $114,945 $115,227 $590,147 $121,762
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Earnings per share:
Basic-continuing operations........ $0.07 $0.07 $0.53 $0.07
Basic-cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle...... -- -- (0.17) --
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Total basic...................... $0.07 $0.07 $0.36 $0.07
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Diluted-continuing operations...... $0.07 $0.07 $0.51 $0.07
Diluted-cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle.... -- -- (0.16) --
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Total diluted.................... $0.07 $0.07 $0.35 $0.07
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Weighted average number of shares:
Basic.............................. 1,629,840 1,647,181 1,624,438 1,642,337
Diluted............................ 1,707,810 1,703,196 1,697,586 1,706,894
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS*
October 28, July 28,
(In thousands) 2001 2002
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................. $1,356,304 $1,164,613
Short-term investments.................... 3,485,088 3,687,434
Accounts receivable, net.................. 776,451 1,085,214
Inventories............................... 1,412,997 1,251,260
Deferred income taxes..................... 551,785 557,601
Other current assets...................... 199,549 257,578
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Total current assets......................... 7,782,174 8,003,700
Property, plant and equipment, net........... 1,706,488 1,799,271
Other assets................................. 339,848 406,849
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Total assets................................. $9,828,510 $10,209,820
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable............................. $ -- $40,086
Current portion of long-term debt......... 4,807 9,798
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..... 1,477,531 1,439,752
Income taxes payable...................... 50,478 151,720
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Total current liabilities.................... 1,532,816 1,641,356
Long-term debt............................... 564,805 579,388
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities.. 124,152 131,891
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Total liabilities............................ 2,221,773 2,352,635
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock.............................. 16,315 16,480
Additional paid-in capital................ 1,872,967 1,982,423
Retained earnings......................... 5,693,010 5,814,772
Accumulated other comprehensive income.... 24,445 43,510
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Total stockholders' equity................... 7,606,737 7,857,185
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $9,828,510 $10,209,820
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Amounts as of July 28, 2002 are unaudited. Amounts as of October 28, 2001 are from the fiscal 2001audited financial statements.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended
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July 29, July 28,
(In thousands) 2001 2002
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income......................................... $590,147 $121,762
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of tax............................ 267,399 --
Adjustments required to reconcile income
from continuing operations to cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................. 282,726 288,396
Deferred income taxes.......................... 18,109 2,013
Non-cash portion of restructuring charge....... 18,418 27,605
Acquired in-process research and development
expense...................................... 10,000 8,000
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
amounts acquired:
Accounts receivable, net.................. 838,001 (306,911)
Inventories............................... 42,395 173,158
Other current assets...................... (21,992) (49,675)
Other assets.............................. (40,490) (1,060)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..... (632,819) (56,994)
Income taxes payable...................... (241,978) 98,835
Other liabilities......................... 20,915 (1,328)
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Cash provided by continuing operations............... 1,150,831 303,801
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures, net of retirements........... (537,671) (358,119)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired... (21,017) (107,462)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term
investments...................................... 1,593,010 1,561,735
Purchases of short-term investments................ (2,328,461) (1,760,942)
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Cash used for investing.............................. (1,294,139) (664,788)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term debt activity, net...................... 20,790 39,833
Long-term debt activity, net....................... (8,585) 18,963
Common stock transactions, net..................... (116,245) 109,621
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Cash provided by/(used for) financing................ (104,040) 168,417
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash.............. (35,220) 879
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents................ (282,568) (191,691)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period...... 1,647,604 1,356,304
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period............ $1,365,036 $1,164,613
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Cash payments for interest were $21,449 for the nine months ended July 29, 2001 and $20,227 for the nine months ended ended July 28, 2002. Net cash activities for income taxes were payments of $567,131 for the nine months ended July 29, 2001 and refunds of $61,912 for the nine months ended July 28, 2002.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 28, 2002
1) Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated condensed
financial statements of Applied Materials, Inc. (Applied) included herein
have been prepared on a basis consistent with the October 28, 2001 audited
consolidated financial statements and include all material adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly present the
information set forth therein. These unaudited interim consolidated
condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
October 28, 2001 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in Applied's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2001.
Applied's results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 28,
2002 are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2001, Applied implemented the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," retroactively effective to the beginning of fiscal 2001. Accordingly, all applicable fiscal 2001 amounts have been restated. Applied recorded a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $267 million for the restated first fiscal quarter of 2001, which included $651 million of revenue recognized prior to fiscal 2001. Applied recognized $642 million of this revenue during fiscal 2001, and recognized the remaining $9 million during the first fiscal quarter of 2002.
All historical financial information presented herein has been restated to reflect a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend, effective April 16, 2002.
2) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share has been determined using the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per
share has been determined using the weighted average number of common shares
and equivalents (representing the dilutive effect of stock options)
outstanding during the period.
For purposes of computing diluted earnings per share, weighted average common share equivalents do not include stock options with an exercise price that exceeded the average fair market value of Applied's common stock for the period as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options to purchase shares of common stock that were excluded from the computation were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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July 29, July 28, July 29, July 28,
2001 2002 2001 2002
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Number of shares excluded............. 15,508,000 24,156,000 21,474,000 22,154,000
Average exercise price................ $35.98 $30.34 $32.71 $31.12
3) Accounts Receivable, Net
Applied has agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts
receivable from selected customers. Applied sold accounts receivable under
these agreements in amounts of $1.1 billion for the nine months ended July
29, 2001 and $554 million for the nine months ended July 28, 2002.
Discounting fees were not material for the three or nine months ended July
29, 2001 or July 28, 2002, and were recorded as interest expense. At July
28, 2002, $188 million of sold receivables remained outstanding under these
agreements. A portion of these sold receivables is subject to certain
recourse provisions. Applied has not experienced any losses under these
recourse provisions, and receivables sold under these provisions have terms
and credit risk characteristics similar to Applied's overall receivables
portfolio.
4) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.
Components of inventories were as follows (in thousands):
October 28, July 28,
2001 2002
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Customer service spares............ $566,282 $620,161
Raw materials...................... 301,586 164,466
Work-in-process.................... 193,505 235,386
Finished goods..................... 351,624 231,247
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$1,412,997 $1,251,260
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5) Other Assets
Components of other assets were as follows (in thousands):
October 28, July 28,
2001 2002
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Purchased technology, net.......... $138,162 $124,650
Goodwill, net...................... 111,302 194,980
Other.............................. 90,384 87,219
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$339,848 $406,849
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Applied adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (SFAS 142), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," in the first fiscal quarter of 2002. SFAS 142 supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets," and discontinues the amortization of goodwill. In addition, SFAS 142 includes provisions regarding: 1) the reclassification between goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with the new definition of intangible assets set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations;" 2) the reassessment of the useful lives of existing recognized intangibles; and 3) the testing for impairment of goodwill and other intangibles.
In accordance with SFAS 142, beginning October 29, 2001, goodwill is no longer amortized, but is reviewed periodically for impairment. At the beginning of fiscal 2002, Applied completed the first step of the transitional goodwill impairment test, which did not indicate impairment. Under the new definition of intangible assets, Applied identified $9 million of net intangibles that were reclassified from previously reported goodwill to other intangible assets. Net goodwill increased by $84 million from October 28, 2001 to July 28, 2002 due to $93 million of goodwill, net of adjustments, acquired during the nine months ended July 28, 2002, offset by the $9 million of intangible assets reclassified out of goodwill in the first fiscal quarter of 2002. Purchased technology and other intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of three to 10 years using the straight-line method. No changes were made to the useful lives of amortizable intangibles in connection with the adoption of SFAS 142.
Components of intangible assets were as follows (in thousands):
October 28, 2001 July 28, 2002
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Gross Carrying Accumulated Gross Carrying Accumulated
Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
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Amortized intangible assets:
Purchased technology......... $290,572 $152,410 $312,529 $187,879
Other........................ 12,000 1,800 23,600 6,500
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$302,572 $154,210 $336,129 $194,379
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Unamortized intangible assets:
Goodwill..................... $159,492 $48,190 $240,850 $45,870
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Aggregate amortization expense was $52 million for the nine months ended July 29, 2001 and $39 million for the nine months ended July 28, 2002. As of July 28, 2002, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be: $52 million for fiscal 2002, $48 million for fiscal 2003, $47 million for fiscal 2004, $19 million for fiscal 2005 and $12 million for fiscal 2006. In connection with the adoption of SFAS 142, as of the beginning of fiscal 2002, goodwill is no longer amortized. To facilitate comparison with prior periods, if goodwill had not been amortized in fiscal 2001, net income would have increased by $4 million for the three months ended July 29, 2001 and $11 million for the nine months ended July 29, 2001. There would have been no effect on earnings per diluted share for both periods.
During fiscal 2001, Applied established a venture capital fund, Applied Materials Ventures I, L.P. (Ventures I), to invest in privately-held, early-stage companies engaged in developing communications components, systems and sub-systems. Ventures I is a limited partnership, with Applied as the sole limited partner and an independent party as the general partner. As provided for in the partnership agreement, the general partner has control over the investment decisions and operations of Ventures I. Accordingly, Applied accounts for its investment in Ventures I using the equity method. Applied has committed to fund $50 million in capital contributions, but has reserved the option to discontinue capital contributions at $25 million. At July 28, 2002, Applied's contributions to Ventures I totaled approximately $8 million, $7 million of which was recorded in Other Assets, net of Applied's pro rata share of Venture I's results of operations. Applied does not expect its investment in Ventures I to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
6) Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses were as follows
(in thousands):
October 28, July 28,
2001 2002
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Accounts payable................... $248,592 $365,010
Compensation and benefits.......... 208,333 174,470
Installation and warranty.......... 254,504 224,042
Deferred revenue................... 177,384 140,785
Other.............................. 588,718 535,445
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$1,477,531 $1,439,752
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7) Non-recurring Items
During the second fiscal quarter of 2001, in response to continued
reductions in capital spending by semiconductor manufacturers, Applied took
actions to reduce headcount, which consisted primarily of a voluntary
separation plan in North America, and to consolidate certain facilities. In
connection with these actions, Applied reduced its global workforce by
approximately 1,000 employees, or three percent, and recorded a pre-tax
restructuring charge of $58 million, or $0.02 per diluted share after tax.
The majority of the affected employees were based in Santa Clara, California
and Austin, Texas, and represented multiple company activities and
functions. Total cash outlays for these restructuring activities were
approximately $40 million. The remaining $18 million of non-cash
restructuring charges consisted primarily of compensation expense for
certain stock options and reserves for certain assets.
During the third fiscal quarter of 2001, Applied recorded $10 million of acquired in-process research and development expense in connection with its acquisition of Oramir Semiconductor Equipment Ltd. Also during the third fiscal quarter of 2001, in response to continued reductions in capital spending by semiconductor manufacturers, Applied recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $4 million associated with severance and benefits costs. Total non-recurring items for the third fiscal quarter of 2001 were $14 million, with no effect on earnings per diluted share after tax.
During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2001, Applied recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $149 million, or $0.06 per diluted share after tax, for employee-related costs, consolidation of facilities and other costs, and reduced its global workforce by approximately 2,000 employees, or 10 percent. The majority of the affected employees were based in Santa Clara, California and Austin, Texas and represented multiple company activities and functions.
During the first fiscal quarter of 2002, Applied recorded pre-tax, non-recurring items totaling $85 million, or $0.04 per diluted share after tax, consisting of a $77 million restructuring charge and $8 million of in-process research and development expense. Applied recorded $8 million for in-process research and development expense in connection with its acquisitions of Schlumberger's electron-beam wafer inspection business and Global Knowledge Services, Inc. For further details regarding these acquisitions, see Note 10. Also during the first fiscal quarter of 2002, in response to the continuing downturn in the semiconductor industry, Applied recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $77 million for employee-related costs, consolidation of facilities and other costs, and reduced its global workforce by approximately 1,100 employees, or six percent. The majority of the affected employees were based in Santa Clara, California and Austin, Texas, and represented multiple company activities and functions. The restructuring charge of $77 million consisted of $49 million of cash outlays and $28 million of non-cash charges, primarily for fixed asset write-offs. The majority of the remaining cash outlays are expected to occur in fiscal 2002.
At July 28, 2002, the remaining restructuring reserve consisted of $29 million related to the restructuring implemented in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2001 and $22 million related to the restructuring implemented in the first fiscal quarter of 2002. Restructuring activity for fiscal 2002 was as follows (in thousands):
Severance
and Benefits Facilities Other Total
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Balance, October 28, 2001...... $42,700 $37,900 $12,800 $93,400
Provision...................... 38,946 15,928 22,605 77,479
Cash paid...................... (42,700) (3,774) (6,048) (52,522)
Non-cash charges............... -- (95) (20,705) (20,800)
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Balance, January 27, 2002...... 38,946 49,959 8,652 97,557
Cash paid...................... (25,318) (4,195) (5,352) (34,865)
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Balance, April 28, 2002........ 13,628 45,764 3,300 62,692
Cash paid...................... (7,474) (4,407) -- (11,881)
Non-cash charges............... -- (305) -- (305)
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Balance, July 28, 2002......... $6,154 $41,052 $3,300 $50,506
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8) Derivative Financial Instruments
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS
133), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," all
of Applied's derivative financial instruments, consisting of forward
exchange contracts and currency option contracts primarily in Japanese yen,
are recorded at their fair value on the balance sheet, either in other
current assets or in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Changes in the
fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment, as well
as the ineffective portion of any hedges, must be recognized currently in
earnings. The effective portion of the gain or loss is reported as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity,
and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects
earnings. All amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income at
July 28, 2002 will be reclassified to earnings within 12 months. Changes in
the fair value of currency option contracts due to changes in time value are
excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, and are recognized in cost of
products sold. The change in option time value was not material for the
three or nine months ended July 29, 2001 or July 28, 2002. If the
transaction being hedged fails to occur, or if a portion of any derivative
is ineffective, Applied immediately recognizes the gain or loss on the
associated financial instrument in general and administrative expenses. The
amount recognized due to the anticipated transaction failing to occur was
immaterial for the three and nine months ended July 29, 2001 and July 28,
2002.
Derivative-related activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended July 28, 2002 increased by $4 million, comprised of a $12 million net increase in fair value of derivatives, partially offset by $8 million of net gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings.
9) Stockholders' Equity
Comprehensive Income
Components of comprehensive income, on an after-tax
basis where applicable, were as follows
(in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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July 29, July 28, July 29, July 28,
2001 2002 2001 2002
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Net income.......................... $114,945 $115,227 $590,147 $121,762
Change in unrealized gain on
derivative instruments
designated and qualifying as
cash flow hedges.................. (25,096) 6,674 14,662 3,636
Change in unrealized gain on
investments....................... -- 17,511 -- (5,212)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments....................... (8,341) 36,106 (34,900) 20,641
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Comprehensive income................ $81,508 $175,518 $569,909 $140,827
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Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, on an after-tax basis where applicable, were as follows (in thousands):
October 28, July 28,
2001 2002
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Unrealized gain on derivative
instruments designated and
qualifying as cash flow hedges.... $4,621 $8,257
Unrealized gain on investments...... 57,748 52,536
Cumulative translation adjustments.. (37,924) (17,283)
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Accumulated other comprehensive
income............................ $24,445 $43,510
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Stock Repurchase Program
Since March 1996, Applied has systematically repurchased shares of its
common stock in the open market to partially fund its stock-based employee
benefit plans. Upon the expiration of the previous authorization on
March 22, 2001, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program
and authorized the repurchase of up to $2 billion of Applied's common stock
in the open market over the succeeding three years. Under this
authorization, Applied is continuing a systematic stock repurchase program
and may also make additional share repurchases from time to time, depending
on market conditions, share price and other factors.
During the nine months ended July 29, 2001, Applied repurchased 13,732,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $20.86, for a total cash outlay of $286 million. During the nine months ended July 28, 2002, Applied repurchased 3,194,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $21.86, for a total cash outlay of $70 million.
10) Business Combinations
During the first fiscal quarter of 2002, Applied acquired the assets of
Schlumberger's electron-beam wafer inspection business. Also during the
first fiscal quarter of 2002, Applied acquired Global Knowledge Services,
Inc. (GKS), a provider of advanced data mining services to improve
semiconductor manufacturing yield and efficiency. The cost of these business
combinations totaled $82 million in cash.
In connection with these acquisitions, Applied recorded acquired in-process research and development expense of $8 million. The amount of acquired in-process research and development expense was determined by identifying research projects for which technological feasibility had not been established and for which no alternative future use existed. For the Schlumberger acquisition, the value of the projects identified as in process was determined by calculating the total development costs incurred, estimating the portion of development costs related to the aspect of the project that Applied expects to utilize, and then calculating the current value of these historical development costs using a Consumer Price Index adjustment. For the GKS acquisition, the value of the projects identified as in process was determined by estimating the future cash flows from the projects once commercially feasible, discounting the net cash flows back to their present value at a rate commensurate with the level of risk and maturity of the projects, and then applying a percentage of completion to the calculated value. Also in connection with these acquisitions, Applied recorded goodwill of $80 million, net of adjustments to the initial purchase price allocation, and purchased technology of $4 million, offset by other items of $10 million, primarily net liabilities acquired.
During the second fiscal quarter of 2002, Applied acquired Electron Vision Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and seller of e-beam stabilization and curing tools for the semiconductor, thin film head and micro-fabrication industries, for $26 million in cash. In connection with this acquisition, Applied recorded goodwill of $13 million, net of adjustments to the initial purchase price allocation, and purchased technology of $16 million, offset by other items of $3 million, primarily deferred tax liabilities.
In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed periodically for impairment, and purchased technology is amortized over its useful life of five years. These acquisitions have not had, and are not expected to have, a material effect on Applied's financial condition or results of operations.
11) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (SFAS 143), "Accounting
for Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS 143 addresses financial accounting
and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets and the associated retirement costs. Applied is in the
process of assessing the effect of adopting SFAS 143, which will be
effective for Applied's fiscal 2003.
In October 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144), "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS 144 supersedes Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121 (SFAS 121), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of," and addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets. SFAS 144 retains the fundamental provisions of SFAS 121 for: 1) recognition and measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used; and 2) measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. Applied is in the process of assessing the effect of adopting SFAS 144, which will be effective for Applied's fiscal 2003.
In April 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145 (SFAS 145), "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections." Applied does not expect the adoption of SFAS 145 to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146 (SFAS 146), "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." SFAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. Applied does not expect the adoption of SFAS 146 to have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is forward-looking in nature. All statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or made by management of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied), other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding Applied's future financial results, liquidity requirements, operating results, business strategies, projected costs, products, competitive positions, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and expectations regarding recent accounting pronouncements, acquisitions, pending litigation and foreign currency exchange rates on Applied's financial results. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should", "would," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Any expectations based on these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other important factors, including those discussed in the section below entitled "Trends, Risks and Uncertainties." Other risks and uncertainties are disclosed in Applied's prior SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2001. These and many other factors could affect Applied's future financial and operating results, and could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations based on forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere by Applied or on its behalf.
During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2001, Applied implemented the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," retroactively effective to the beginning of fiscal 2001. Accordingly, all applicable fiscal 2001 amounts have been restated.
All historical share-related financial information presented herein has been restated to reflect a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend, effective April 16, 2002.
Results of Operations
Applied is a supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry. Business activity in the semiconductor and semiconductor manufacturing equipment industries is cyclical; for this and other reasons, Applied's results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 28, 2002 may not necessarily be indicative of future operating results.
During the first fiscal quarter of 2001, slowing worldwide demand for semiconductors resulted in a rapid decline in demand for manufacturing equipment. Inventory buildups in telecommunication products, slower than expected personal computer sales and slow global economic growth for electronic technology products have caused semiconductor companies to reevaluate their capital spending and reschedule or cancel existing orders. This decline in demand deepened sequentially throughout fiscal 2001 and the first fiscal quarter of 2002 into a severe industry downturn due to continued weakness in the macro-economic climate and consumption of electronic goods, which resulted in further capital spending cutbacks by Applied's customers.
Beginning in the second fiscal quarter and continuing into the third fiscal quarter of 2002, the semiconductor industry recovered modestly, driven by consumer-related and wireless device demand. In addition, the semiconductor industry is continuing to invest in technologies for larger 300mm wafers, copper and advanced line-widths. Consequently, Applied received new orders of $1.8 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2002, a five percent increase from $1.7 billion for the second fiscal quarter of 2002 and a 47 percent increase from $1.2 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2001. However, the demand outlook appears to be uncertain over the near to intermediate term due to low levels of investment in corporate and telecommunications infrastructure and end-market weakness.
New orders by region were as follows (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended
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April 28, 2002 July 28, 2002
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($) (%) ($) (%)
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North America*..................... 312 18 416 23
Taiwan............................. 661 39 325 18
Japan.............................. 165 10 266 15
Europe............................. 183 11 236 13
Korea.............................. 214 13 244 14
Asia-Pacific**..................... 153 9 291 17
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1,688 100 1,778 100
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Primarily the United States.** Includes China.
Order strength for the third fiscal quarter of 2002 was primarily in the advanced capacity nodes, particularly in the United States. The exceptionally strong foundry orders experienced in Taiwan during the second fiscal quarter of 2002 declined in the third fiscal quarter of 2002 due to decreased demand. However, this decline was offset by demand in all other regions as customers ordered 200mm tools to fill short-term capacity needs as well as to continue programs in advanced technology areas such as copper and smaller line-widths.
Applied's backlog for the most recent three fiscal quarters was as follows: $3.3 billion at July 28, 2002, $3.1 billion at April 28, 2002 and $2.7 billion at January 27, 2002.
Net sales for the third fiscal quarter of 2002 increased 26 percent from the second fiscal quarter of 2002 and decreased 7 percent from the third fiscal quarter of 2001. Net sales for the nine months ended July 28, 2002 decreased 41 percent from the comparable period of fiscal 2001. Net sales decreased from the prior year periods due to the industry downturn that began in the first fiscal quarter of 2001 and deepened through the first fiscal quarter of 2002. Net sales increased from the prior quarter due to a modest recovery that began in the second fiscal quarter of 2002. Net sales by region were as follows (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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July 29, 2001 July 28, 2002 July 29, 2001 July 28, 2002
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($) (%) ($) (%) ($) (%) ($) (%)
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North America*......... 475 30 242 17 1,776 29 932 26
Taiwan................. 226 14 571 39 947 16 979 27
Japan.................. 447 29 180 12 1,468 24 517 14
Europe................. 223 14 138 9 901 15 449 12
Korea.................. 82 5 114 8 417 7 325 9
Asia-Pacific**......... 123 8 215 15 570 9 415 12
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1,576 100 1,460 100 6,079 100 3,617 100
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Primarily the United States.** Includes China.
Gross margin was 41.5 percent for the third fiscal quarter of 2002, compared to 40.0 percent for the second fiscal quarter of 2002 and 41.6 percent for the third fiscal quarter of 2001. Gross margin for the nine months ended July 28, 2002 was 40.2 percent, compared to 45.8 percent for the comparable period of fiscal 2001. The increase from the second fiscal quarter of 2002 was due primarily to higher factory absorption resulting from increased business volume. Conversely, decreases from the comparable periods of fiscal 2001 were due primarily to factory underabsorption as a result of the decrease in business volume.
Operating expenses, excluding non-recurring items, were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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July 29, July 28, July 29, July 28,
2001 2002 2001 2002
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Research, development
and engineering................... $277,333 $275,952 $926,251 $779,630
Marketing and selling............... 125,979 104,225 389,188 278,113
General and administrative.......... 114,369 89,553 306,481 236,011
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$517,681 $469,730 $1,621,920 $1,293,754
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Percentage of net sales............. 32.8% 32.2% 26.7% 35.8%
Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended July 28, 2002 declined by $48 million and $328 million, or 9 percent and 20 percent, respectively, from the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The decreases were due to continued cost reduction activities and limiting discretionary expenditures. Although costs have declined in all categories, reductions in research, development and engineering spending have been at a lower rate as Applied has focused on completing several strategic product development programs. Although Applied has reduced expenditures, in periods of declining sales, costs will not decline at the same rate. As a result, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased for the nine months ended July 28, 2002 due to the decline in net sales.
There were no non-recurring items for the third fiscal quarter of 2002. For prior periods, see Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
Net interest income was $27 million for the three months ended July 28, 2002 and $98 million for the nine months ended July 28, 2002, a decrease from $43 million for the three months ended July 29, 2001 and $132 million for the nine months ended July 29, 2001, due primarily to lower average interest rates.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Applied's financial condition remained strong, with a ratio of current assets to current liabilities of 4.9:1 at July 28, 2002, compared to 5.1:1 at October 28, 2001. At July 28, 2002, Applied's principal sources of liquidity consisted of $4.9 billion of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, which increased by $11 million since October 28, 2001. The increase was caused primarily by cash provided by results of operations of $448 million and financing activities of $168 million, offset by changes in working capital of $144 million and capital expenditures and acquisitions of $466 million.
Applied utilized programs to sell accounts receivable of $554 million during the nine months ended July 28, 2002. At July 28, 2002, $188 million of sold receivables remained outstanding under these agreements, a portion of which is subject to certain recourse provisions. Receivable sales have the effect of increasing cash and reducing accounts receivable and days sales outstanding. For further details regarding accounts receivable sales, see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
Applied believes that cash generated from operations, together with the liquidity provided by existing cash balances and financing capacity, is sufficient to satisfy liquidity requirements for the next 12 months. For further details regarding Applied's operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended July 29, 2001 and July 28, 2002, see the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows in this Form 10-Q.
Trends, Risks and Uncertainties
The industry that Applied serves is highly volatile and
unpredictable.
As a supplier to the semiconductor industry, Applied is subject to the business
cycles that characterize the industry-the timing, length and volatility of
these cycles are difficult to predict. The semiconductor industry has
historically been cyclical because of sudden changes in demand for
semiconductors and capacity requirements, including capacity utilizing the
latest technology. The rate of changes in demand, including end demand, has
accelerated, and the effect of these changes upon Applied is occurring sooner,
exacerbating the volatility of these cycles. These changes have affected the
timing and amounts of customers' capital equipment purchases and investments in
new technology. These industry cycles create pressure on Applied's net sales,
gross margin and net income. In addition to affecting Applied's customers and
suppliers, these cycles challenge key management, engineering and other
employees of Applied who are vital to Applied's success.
During periods of declining demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, customers typically reduce purchases, delay delivery of products and/or cancel orders. During downturns, Applied must be able to timely and effectively align its cost structure with prevailing market conditions, to manage its inventory levels to reduce the possibility of future inventory write-downs resulting from obsolescence and liability to suppliers for order cancellations, and to motivate and retain key employees. During periods of rapid growth, Applied must be able to acquire and/or develop sufficient manufacturing capacity and inventory to meet customer demand, and to attract, hire, assimilate and retain a sufficient number of qualified people. If Applied is unable to achieve its objectives in a timely manner during changes in business conditions, there could be a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
Applied is exposed to the risks of operating a global business.
Currently, a significant percentage of Applied's revenues result from sales
outside the U.S., with an increasing percentage of sales to customers
headquartered in Asia. Certain manufacturing facilities and suppliers are also
located outside the U.S. Managing Applied's global operations presents
challenges, including periodic regional economic downturns, trade balance
issues, varying business conditions and demands, political instability, changes
in U.S. and international laws and regulations including U.S. export
restrictions, fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates, the ability
to provide sufficient levels of technical support in different locations,
terrorist acts or acts of war, cultural differences and shipping delays, among
other risks. For example, global uncertainties with respect to: 1) economic
growth rates in various countries; 2) sustainability of electronics demand;
3) capital spending by semiconductor manufacturers; 4) price weakness for
certain semiconductor devices; and 5) political instability in regions where
Applied has operations, such as Israel and Asia, may affect Applied's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Applied operates in a highly competitive industry characterized by increasingly rapid technological changes.
Applied's future success depends on performing better than its competitors in a
number of ways, including its ability to: 1) develop new products and
technologies; 2) develop new markets in the semiconductor industry for its
products and services; 3) introduce new products to the marketplace in a timely
manner; 4) achieve market acceptance; 5) qualify new products for volume
manufacturing with its customers; 6) commence and adjust production to meet
customer demands; and 7) price products appropriately. The development,
introduction of and the ability to support an increasingly broader set of new
products and technologies, including those enabling the transition to smaller
device feature sizes, new materials and 300mm wafers, grows increasingly
complex and expensive over time. Such new products may involve higher costs and
reduced efficiencies compared to Applied's more established products, and could
adversely affect Applied's gross margins. If Applied does not develop and
introduce new products and technologies in a timely and cost-effective manner
in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements, its
competitive position, financial condition and results of operations could be
materially and adversely affected.
Applied is exposed to risks associated with a highly concentrated customer base.
Applied's customer base is highly concentrated. Orders from a relatively
limited number of semiconductor manufacturers have accounted for, and will
continue to account for, a substantial portion of Applied's net sales, which
may lead customers to demand pricing and other terms less favorable to Applied.
In addition, sales to any single customer may vary significantly from quarter
to quarter. If current customers delay, cancel or do not place orders, Applied
may not be able to replace these orders with new orders. As Applied's products
are configured to customer specifications, changing, rescheduling or canceling
orders may result in significant, often non-recoverable costs. The resulting
fluctuations in the amount of or terms for orders could have a material adverse
effect on Applied's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Manufacturing interruptions or delays could affect Applied's ability to meet customer demand.
Applied's business depends on its ability to manufacture products that meet the
rapidly changing demands of its customers. Applied's ability to manufacture
depends in part on the timely delivery of parts, components, and subassemblies
(collectively "parts") from suppliers. Some key parts may be obtained only
from a single supplier or a limited group of suppliers. Significant
interruptions of manufacturing operations as a result of the failure or
inability of suppliers to timely deliver quality parts, natural disasters (such
as earthquakes or tornadoes), or other causes (such as information technology
or infrastructure failures) could result in delayed product deliveries or
manufacturing inefficiencies. Any or all of these factors could materially and
adversely affect Applied's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Applied is subject to risks of non-compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Applied is subject to environmental and safety regulations in connection with
its business operations, including but not limited to regulations related to
the development, manufacturing and use of its products. From time to time,
Applied receives notices alleging violations of these regulations. It is
Applied's policy to respond promptly to these notices and to take necessary
corrective action. Failure or inability to comply with existing or future
environmental and safety regulations could result in significant remediation
liabilities, the imposition of fines and/or the suspension or termination of
development, manufacturing or use of certain of its products, each of which
could have a material adverse effect on Applied's business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Applied is exposed to risks associated with acquisitions.
Applied has made, and may in the future make, acquisitions of, or significant
investments in, businesses with complementary products, services and/or
technologies. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including but not limited
to: 1) diversion of management's attention from other operational matters; 2)
lack of synergy, or the inability to realize expected synergies, resulting from
the acquisition; 3) failure to commercialize purchased technology; and 4)
acquired intangible assets becoming impaired as a result of technological
advancements or worse-than-expected performance of the acquired company.
Mergers and acquisitions are inherently risky and the inability to effectively
manage these risks could materially and adversely affect Applied's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Applied is exposed to various risks related to legal proceedings or claims.
Applied currently is, and in the future may be, involved in legal proceedings
or claims regarding patent infringement, intellectual property rights,
antitrust, environmental regulations, securities, contracts and other matters
(see Part II below). These legal proceedings and claims, whether with or
without merit, could be time-consuming and expensive to prosecute or defend,
and could divert management's attention and resources. There can be no
assurance regarding the outcome of current or future legal proceedings or
claims. In addition, Applied's intellectual property rights may not provide
significant competitive advantages if they are circumvented, invalidated or
obsoleted by the rapid pace of technological change. Furthermore, the laws of
other countries permit the protection of Applied's proprietary rights to
varying extents, compared to U.S. laws. Applied's success is dependent in part
upon the protection of its intellectual property rights. Infringement of
Applied's rights by a third party could result in uncompensated lost market and
revenue opportunities for Applied. If Applied is not able to resolve a claim,
negotiate a settlement of the matter, obtain necessary licenses on commercially
reasonable terms, and/or successfully prosecute or defend its position,
Applied's business, financial condition and results of operations could be
materially and adversely affected.
In addition, Applied recently filed an application with the SEC for an exemptive order confirming that it is not subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Act), which regulates companies engaged in the business of investing in securities. Primarily as a result of the recent industry downturn, Applied's ratios of investments to total assets and of interest income to net income have increased, resulting in the risk that Applied could be deemed to be covered by the Act. If the SEC does not grant the exemption, Applied may have to reallocate certain assets in order not to be subject to the Act.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Applied purchases forward exchange and currency option contracts to hedge certain existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions expected to occur during the next year. Gains and losses on these contracts are generally recognized in income when the related transactions being hedged are recognized. Because the effect of movements in currency exchange rates on forward exchange and currency option contracts generally offsets the related effect on the underlying items being hedged, these financial instruments are not expected to subject Applied to risks that would otherwise result from changes in currency exchange rates. Net foreign currency gains and losses were not material for the three months or nine months ended July 28, 2002.
Applied has performed an analysis to assess the potential financial effect of reasonably possible near-term changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates. Based upon Applied's analysis, the effect of such rate changes is not expected to be material to Applied's cash flows, financial condition or results of operations.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Novellus
After Varian Associates, Inc. (Varian) failed to respond to requests by Applied
to discuss patent issues, on June 13, 1997, Applied filed a lawsuit against
Varian captioned Applied Materials, Inc. v. Varian Associates, Inc. (case no.
C-97-20523-RMW) in the United States District Court for the Northern District
of California, alleging infringement of several of Applied's patents concerning
physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology. On July 7, 1997, Applied amended
that action to allege infringement of those same Applied PVD patents against
Novellus Systems, Inc. (Novellus) and to add Novellus as a defendant, as a
result of Novellus' acquisition of Varian's thin film systems PVD business. On
June 23, 1997, Novellus filed a separate lawsuit against Applied captioned
Novellus Systems, Inc. v. Applied Materials, Inc. (case no. C-97-20551-EAI) in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California,
alleging infringement by Applied of several PVD technology patents that were
formerly owned by Varian. Novellus seeks damages for past infringement, a
permanent injunction, treble damages for willful infringement, pre-judgment
interest and attorneys' fees. In September 2000, Applied and Varian settled
their disputes, and on October 3, 2000, Applied's claims against Varian and
Varian's claims and counterclaims against Applied were dismissed with
prejudice. The litigation with Novellus continues. Fact discovery has closed in
the actions. The court canceled an August 2001 trial date and no new trial date
has been set. Applied believes it has meritorious claims and defenses and
intends to pursue them vigorously.
Axcelis Technologies
On January 8, 2001, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Axcelis), formerly a subsidiary
of Eaton Corporation, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for
the District of Massachusetts, captioned Axcelis Technologies, Inc. v. Applied
Materials, Inc. (case no. 01-10029 DPW). The lawsuit alleges that Applied
infringes a patent concerning ion implantation owned by Axcelis. The complaint
also alleges various Massachusetts state and common law tortious interference
and unfair competition claims. Axcelis seeks a preliminary and permanent
injunction, damages, costs and attorneys' fees. On April 12, 2001, Applied
answered the complaint by denying all allegations and counterclaimed for
declaratory judgment of invalidity and non-infringement, and violations of
various unfair and deceptive trade practices laws. Applied seeks damages, a
permanent injunction, costs and attorneys' fees. Fact and expert discovery have
closed. Summary judgment motions have been filed and are pending before the
Court. No trial date has been set. Applied believes it has meritorious defenses
and counterclaims to the action and intends to pursue them vigorously.
Linear Technology
On March 2, 2001, Linear Technology Corp. (LTC) filed a third party complaint
against Applied in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Texas, captioned Texas Instruments, Inc. v. Linear Technology Corp. v. Applied
Materials, Inc. (case no. 2-01-CV4 (DF)). The complaint against Applied alleges
that Applied is obligated to indemnify LTC and defend LTC for certain claims in
the underlying patent infringement lawsuit brought by Texas Instruments, Inc.
(TI) against LTC. The complaint also alleges claims for breach of contract,
breach of warranty, and various unfair business practices. In the complaint,
LTC alleges that, before LTC purchased certain equipment from Applied, Applied
failed to disclose to LTC that TI previously had won a jury verdict against
Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd. (Hyundai) for patent infringement
based on Hyundai's use of certain semiconductor equipment including some
Applied tools. LTC's lawsuit against Applied seeks indemnification and damages
from Applied and an order requiring Applied to defend LTC in the underlying
lawsuit with TI. On January 15, 2002, the Court granted TI's motion to sever
Applied and the other third party defendants from the action and dismissed
LTC's action against Applied and the other third party defendants without
prejudice. The Court stated in a clarification order dated January 17, 2002
that LTC is not precluded from bringing its claims against Applied or the other
third party defendants in a separate action before a court of its choosing. On
March 12, 2002, LTC filed a complaint against Applied in the Superior Court for
the County of Santa Clara, captioned Linear Technology Corp. v. Applied
Materials, Inc., Novellus Systems, Inc. and Tokyo Electron Ltd., (case no.
CV806004) alleging claims for breach of contract, fraud and deceit, negligent
misrepresentation, suppression of fact, unfair competition, breach of warranty,
express contractual indemnity, implied equitable indemnity and declaratory
relief. LTC seeks damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, restitution, a
declaration that defendants have a duty to indemnify and defend LTC in the TI
lawsuit. LTC also seeks costs and attorneys' fees. No trial date has been set.
Applied believes that it has meritorious defenses and intends to pursue them
vigorously.
Semitool
On June 11, 2001, Semitool, Inc. (Semitool) filed a lawsuit against Applied in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California,
captioned Semitool, Inc. v. Applied Materials, Inc. (case no. CV-01-2277 CRB).
The lawsuit alleges that Applied infringes a patent concerning seed repair and
electroplating owned by Semitool. Semitool seeks a preliminary and permanent
injunction, damages, costs and attorneys' fees. On July 12, 2001, before
Applied had answered the complaint, Semitool voluntarily dismissed its action
against Applied in the Northern District of California. On the same day,
Semitool filed a substantially identical action against Applied in the United
States District Court for the District of Oregon captioned Semitool, Inc. v.
Applied Materials, Inc. (case no. CV'01-1066 AS). On July 13, 2001, Applied
filed a declaratory judgment action against Semitool in the Northern District
of California captioned Applied Materials, Inc. v. Semitool, Inc. (case no. CV-
01-2673 BZ). In that action, Applied seeks a declaration that Applied has not
infringed the Semitool patent and that Semitool's patent is invalid and
unenforceable. Applied also seeks costs and attorneys' fees. The California
Court has ordered Applied's action against Semitool transferred to the District
of Oregon. The actions are proceeding together in Oregon. Discovery is ongoing.
The Oregon Court has set a trial date of June 30, 2003. Applied believes it has
meritorious claims and defenses and intends to pursue them vigorously.
David Scharf
On July 31, 2001, an individual, David Scharf, filed a lawsuit against Applied
in the United States District Court for the Central District of California,
captioned David Scharf v. Applied Materials, Inc. (case no. 01-06580 AHM). The
lawsuit alleges that Applied infringes, has induced others to infringe and has
contributed to others' infringement of a patent concerning color synthesizing
scanning electron microscope technology. Mr. Scharf seeks a preliminary and
permanent injunction, damages and costs. Applied has answered the complaint and
counterclaimed for declaratory judgment of non-infringement and invalidity. On
May 10, 2002, Mr. Scharf filed a request for re-examination of his own patent.
On June 26, 2002, the case was removed from the Court's active caseload after
the parties stipulated to stay the case pending the final outcome of that
re-examination. Applied believes it has meritorious defenses and counterclaims and
intends to pursue them vigorously.
Applied is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, Applied does not believe that any of these other existing legal matters will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
Item 5. Other Information
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the nine months ended July 29, 2001 and July 28, 2002, and for each of the last five fiscal years, was as follows:
Nine Months Ended
Fiscal Year ----------------------
------------------------------------------------ July 29, July 28,
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 2002
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19.01x 7.56x 14.03x 32.82x 11.80x 16.94x 3.46x
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits: None
b) Applied did not file any reports on Form 8-K during its third fiscal quarter of 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. |
September 9, 2002
| By: | /s/ Joseph R. Bronson |
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| Joseph R. Bronson | |
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Executive Vice President,
Office of the President and Chief Financial Officer |
| By: | /s/ Nancy H. Handel |
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| Nancy H. Handel | |
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Group Vice President,
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller |
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT SECTION 302(a) CERTIFICATION
I, James C. Morgan, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied Materials, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
Date: September 9, 2002
| By: | /s/ James C. Morgan |
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| James C. Morgan | |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
I, Joseph R. Bronson, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied Materials, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
Date: September 9, 2002
| By: | /s/ Joseph R. Bronson |
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| Joseph R. Bronson | |
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Executive Vice President,
Office of the President and Chief Financial Officer |
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION
In connection with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied Materials, Inc. for the period ended July 28, 2002, I, James C. Morgan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Materials, Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. this Form 10-Q for the period ended July 28, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. the information contained in this Form 10-Q for the period ended July 28, 2002 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Applied Materials, Inc.
Date: September 9, 2002
| By: | /s/ James C. Morgan |
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| James C. Morgan | |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
In connection with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Applied Materials, Inc. for the period ended July 28, 2002, I, Joseph R. Bronson, Executive Vice President, Office of the President and Chief Financial Officer of Applied Materials Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. this Form 10-Q for the period ended July 28, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. the information contained in this Form 10-Q for the period ended July 28, 2002 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Applied Materials, Inc.
Date: September 9, 2002
| By: | /s/ Joseph R. Bronson |
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| Joseph R. Bronson | |
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Executive Vice President,
Office of the President and Chief Financial Officer |