Exhibit 16.1
May 12, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Applied Materials, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K as part of the Company’s Form 8-K report dated May 12, 2005. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Sincerely, | ||
By | /s/ Mohler, Nixon & Williams | |
MOHLER, NIXON & WILLIAMS | ||
Accountancy Corporation |
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