[8-K] APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Materials (AMAT) announced a workforce reduction plan impacting approximately four percent of its global employees. The company expects to record $160 million to $180 million in charges, primarily severance and other one-time termination benefits to be paid in cash, along with other non-cash charges.

Management expects to recognize most of these charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and to complete the plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to local legal requirements and consultations with employee representatives. An employee email from CEO Gary E. Dickerson outlining the plan was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed filed.

The company frames the action as positioning the business for continued growth by becoming more competitive and productive. The timing and amount of charges are forward-looking and may change based on execution of the plan.

Insights

Restructuring & Semiconductors Analyst

AMAT plans ~4% headcount cut with $160–$180M charges.

Applied Materials disclosed a workforce reduction affecting about four percent of its global staff, with expected charges of $160M–$180M. The costs are primarily cash severance with some non-cash items. Most expenses are slated to be recognized in Q4 fiscal 2025, with completion targeted in Q1 fiscal 2026.

This is a standard cost action aimed at competitiveness and productivity. The filing does not quantify ongoing savings, so the near-term effect is a restructuring charge rather than a clear earnings lift. Actual impact will depend on execution and local legal processes referenced in the disclosure.

Key milestones are the recognition of most charges in Q4 fiscal 2025 and plan completion by Q1 fiscal 2026. Subsequent filings may provide clarity on realized savings and any adjustments to the charge range.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025

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 Applied Materials, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

000-06920

94-1655526

(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: (408) 727-5555

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 Class			Trading Symbol			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share			AMAT			The 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).

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Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On October 23, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied” or the “Company”) approved a workforce reduction plan to position the Company for continued growth as a more competitive and productive organization. Applied expects approximately four percent of its global workforce to be impacted under this action and the Company to incur charges of approximately $160 million to $180 million, consisting primarily of severance and other one-time employment termination benefits to be paid in cash, and other non-cash related charges. The Company expects to recognize most of these charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and to complete the plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, depending on local legal requirements and in consultation with employee works councils and other employee representatives, as applicable.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 23, 2025, Gary E. Dickerson, Applied’s President and Chief Executive Officer, sent an email to the Company’s employees regarding the workforce reduction plan. A copy of the email is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 and 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, including those relating to the objectives, scope and timing of the workforce reduction plan, and the amount and timing of anticipated charges and cash expenditures. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks related to the completion of the plan in the manner anticipated by the Company. These forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including Applied’s ability to achieve the benefits of the workforce reduction plan and possible changes in the size and timing of the related charges. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include the risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recent Form 10-Q and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof, and Applied assumes no obligation to update them.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Email from Gary E. Dickerson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Materials, Inc., to the Company’s employees, dated October 23, 2025
104						Cover 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:			October 23, 2025			By:			/s/ Teri A. Little
									Teri A. Little
									Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did AMAT announce in its 8-K filing?

Applied Materials approved a workforce reduction plan affecting approximately four percent of its global workforce.

How much will AMAT’s workforce reduction cost?

The company expects $160 million to $180 million in charges, primarily cash severance and other one-time termination benefits, plus other non-cash charges.

When will AMAT recognize the restructuring charges?

The company expects to recognize most charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

When will AMAT complete the workforce reduction plan?

Applied Materials targets completion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to local legal requirements and consultations.

Did AMAT provide additional communication about the plan?

Yes. An email from CEO Gary E. Dickerson to employees was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the CEO’s email considered filed for liability purposes?

No. The Item 7.01 information and Exhibit 99.1 were furnished and are not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.