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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
 ____________________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2023
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 Applied Materials, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware000-0692094-1655526
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3050 Bowers Avenue
P.O. Box 58039
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8039
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408727-5555
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareAMATThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act).   ☐




Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 18, 2023, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2023. 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 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
 




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 hereunto duly authorized.

Applied Materials, Inc.
 (Registrant)
  
Date:May 18, 2023By:/s/ Teri A. Little
Teri A. Little
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
and Corporate Secretary
 




Document

Exhibit 99.1
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APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

Revenue $6.63 billion, up 6 percent year over year
GAAP operating margin 28.8 percent and non-GAAP operating margin 29.1 percent, both down 1.5 points year over year
GAAP EPS $1.86 and non-GAAP EPS $2.00, up 7 percent and 8 percent year over year, respectively
Generated $2.29 billion in cash from operations

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 18, 2023 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2023.
Second Quarter Results
Applied generated revenue of $6.63 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company achieved gross margin of 46.7 percent, operating income of $1.91 billion or 28.8 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.86.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 46.8 percent, operating income of $1.93 billion or 29.1 percent of net sales, and EPS of $2.00.
The company generated $2.29 billion in cash from operations and returned $1.02 billion to shareholders including $800 million in share repurchases and $219 million in dividends.
“Applied Materials delivered strong results in our second fiscal quarter with revenues and earnings in the high-end of our guidance range, and we expect to outperform our markets in 2023,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “Our longer-term outlook is very positive as semiconductors become a larger and more strategically important market globally and major technology inflections are enabled by materials engineering, creating outsized growth opportunities for Applied.”


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Results Summary
Q2 FY2023Q2 FY2022Change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales$6,630 $6,245 6%
Gross margin46.7 %46.9 %(0.2) points
Operating margin28.8 %30.3 %(1.5) points
Net income$1,575 $1,536 3%
Diluted earnings per share$1.86 $1.74 7%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin46.8 %47.0 %(0.2) points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.1 %30.6 %(1.5) points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,692 $1,636 3%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS$2.00 $1.85 8%

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.


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Business Outlook
In the third quarter of fiscal 2023, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $6.15 billion, plus or minus $400 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.56 to $1.92.
This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share, includes the normalized tax benefit of share-based compensation of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.01 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.
Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information
Semiconductor SystemsQ2 FY2023Q2 FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$4,977 $4,458 
Foundry, logic and other84 %65 %
DRAM11 %21 %
Flash memory%14 %
Operating income$1,764 $1,648 
Operating margin35.4 %37.0 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,774 $1,656 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin35.6 %37.1 %
Applied Global ServicesQ2 FY2023Q2 FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$1,428 $1,383 
Operating income$414 $422 
Operating margin29.0 %30.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$414 $422 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.0 %30.5 %
Display and Adjacent MarketsQ2 FY2023Q2 FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$168 $381 
Operating income$21 $81 
Operating margin12.5 %21.3 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$21 $82 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin12.5 %21.5 %









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Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets; gain or loss on strategic investments; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.
Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.


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Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products, our ability to meet customer demand, and our suppliers' ability to meet our demand requirements; global economic, political and industry conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates; the implementation and interpretation of new export regulations and license requirements, and their impact on our ability to export products and provide services to customers and on our results of operations; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies; our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the effects of regional or global health epidemics, including COVID-19; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; our ability to ensure compliance with applicable law, rules and regulations; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.


About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:
Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977



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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
Net sales$6,630 $6,245 $13,369 $12,516 
Cost of products sold3,536 3,318 7,130 6,630 
Gross profit3,094 2,927 6,239 5,886 
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering775 686 1,546 1,340 
Marketing and selling194 173 391 340 
General and administrative214 174 421 340 
Severance and related charges— — — (4)
Total operating expenses1,183 1,033 2,358 2,016 
Income from operations1,911 1,894 3,881 3,870 
Interest expense61 58 120 115 
Interest and other income (expense), net(73)28 (23)34 
Income before income taxes1,777 1,864 3,738 3,789 
Provision for income taxes202 328 446 461 
Net income$1,575 $1,536 $3,292 $3,328 
Earnings per share:
Basic $1.87 $1.75 $3.90 $3.77 
Diluted$1.86 $1.74 $3.88 $3.74 
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic843 878 844 883 
Diluted847 883 848 890 




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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In millions)April 30,
2023
October 30,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$4,588 $1,995 
Short-term investments510 586 
Accounts receivable, net5,516 6,068 
Inventories5,940 5,932 
Other current assets1,219 1,344 
Total current assets17,773 15,925 
Long-term investments2,024 1,980 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,559 2,307 
Goodwill3,711 3,700 
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net328 339 
Deferred income taxes and other assets2,697 2,475 
Total assets$29,092 $26,726 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$199 $— 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses4,299 4,237 
Contract liabilities3,373 3,142 
Total current liabilities7,871 7,379 
Long-term debt5,459 5,457 
Income taxes payable 822 964 
Other liabilities811 732 
Total liabilities14,963 14,532 
Total stockholders’ equity14,129 12,194 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$29,092 $26,726 





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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In millions)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $1,575 $1,536 $3,292 $3,328 
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization129 111 249 213 
Severance and related charges— — — (4)
Share-based compensation113 101 261 219 
Deferred income taxes(115)(257)(136)(256)
Other167 (24)174 (8)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities423 (1,052)722 (419)
Cash provided by operating activities2,292 415 4,562 3,073 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (255)(210)(542)(354)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (18)— 
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments255 321 669 639 
Purchases of investments(324)(524)(730)(836)
Cash used in investing activities(322)(413)(621)(551)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from commercial paper297 — 595 — 
Repayments of commercial paper(300)— (400)— 
Proceeds from common stock issuances111 96 111 96 
Common stock repurchases(800)(1,800)(1,050)(3,603)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards(18)(21)(154)(256)
Payments of dividends to stockholders(219)(211)(439)(425)
Repayments of principal on finance leases— (9)— 
Cash used in financing activities(928)(1,936)(1,346)(4,188)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents1,042 (1,934)2,595 (1,666)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period3,653 5,369 2,100 5,101 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$4,695 $3,435 $4,695 $3,435 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
       Cash and cash equivalents$4,588 $3,331 $4,588 $3,331 
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets107 104 107 104 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$4,695 $3,435 $4,695 $3,435 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$152 $951 $221 $1,031 
Cash refunds from income taxes$47 $$51 $128 
Cash payments for interest$68 $68 $102 $102 


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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other
(In millions)Q2 FY2023Q2 FY2022
Unallocated net sales$57 $23 
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses(232)(179)
Share-based compensation(113)(101)
Total $(288)$(257)

Additional Information
 Q2 FY2023Q2 FY2022
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States$1,113 $702 
% of Total17 %11 %
Europe$477 $489 
% of Total%%
Japan$460 $407 
% of Total%%
Korea$1,583 $968 
% of Total24 %16 %
Taiwan$1,435 $1,408 
% of Total22 %23 %
Southeast Asia$157 $138 
% of Total%%
China$1,405 $2,133 
% of Total21 %34 %
Employees (In thousands)
  
Regular Full Time34.2 30.1 



 











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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis$3,094 $2,927 $6,239 $5,886 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
14 13 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit$3,101 $2,934 $6,253 $5,899 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin46.8 %47.0 %46.8 %47.1 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,911 $1,894 $3,881 $3,870 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
11 10 22 19 
Acquisition integration and deal costs14 13 
Severance and related charges2
— — — (4)
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,930 $1,913 $3,917 $3,898 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.1 %30.6 %29.3 %31.1 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis$1,575 $1,536 $3,292 $3,328 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
11 10 22 19 
Acquisition integration and deal costs12 14 16 
Severance and related charges2
— — — (4)
Realized loss (gain) and impairment on strategic investments, net117 (2)113 — 
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net11 (28)(33)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation3
14 (11)(44)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(1)81 16 99 
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(27)(32)(55)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4
(5)(5)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,692 $1,636 $3,416 $3,332 

These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2The severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement program offered to certain eligible employees.
3GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
4Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.



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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis$1.86 $1.74 $3.88 $3.74 
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.02 
Acquisition integration and deal costs0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 
Realized loss (gain) and impairment on strategic investments, net0.14 — 0.13 — 
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net0.01 (0.03)0.01 (0.04)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation— 0.02 (0.01)(0.05)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers— 0.09 0.02 0.11 
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(0.03)0.01 (0.04)(0.06)
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share$2.00 $1.85 $4.03 $3.74 
Weighted average number of diluted shares847 883 848 890 




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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
April 30,
2023
May 1,
2022
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,764 $1,648 $3,681 $3,419 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
10 19 15 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,774 $1,656 $3,700 $3,434 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin35.6 %37.1 %36.5 %38.0 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$414 $422 $797 $825 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$414 $422 $797 $825 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.0 %30.5 %28.5 %30.5 %
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$21 $81 $29 $157 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
— — 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$21 $82 $29 $159 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin12.5 %21.5 %8.7 %21.3 %
 
These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.


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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
 
Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 30, 2023
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a)
$202 
Income tax effect of share-based compensation(3)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items27 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b)
$232 
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c)
$1,777 
Certain items associated with acquisitions11 
Acquisition integration and deal costs
Realized loss (gain) and impairment on strategic investments, net117 
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net11 
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d)
$1,924 
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c)
11.4 %
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d)
12.1 %