1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) August 12, 1997 ------------------ APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-6920 94-1655526 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS employer of Incorporation) identification number) 3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95054-3299 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (408) 727-5555 --------------- Inapplicable - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On August 12, 1997, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 27, 1997. A copy of the financial statements attached to the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Exhibit -------------- ------- 27 Financial Data Schedule (filed electronically) 99.1 Financial Statements attached to Press Release, dated August 12, 1997, of Applied Materials, Inc. 3 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. Dated: August 12, 1997 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/Gerald F. Taylor ------------------------- Gerald F. Taylor Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit -------------- ------- 27 Financial Data Schedule: filed electronically 99.1 Financial Statements attached to Press Release, dated August 12, 1997, of Applied Materials, Inc.