How is the post-transaction AMAT share count for Aart de Geus composed?

The post-transaction total of 93,928 shares includes both common shares and 741 restricted stock units. The RSUs will convert into Applied Materials common stock upon vesting in March 2027, assuming continued service as a director through that vesting date.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) director gifts 17,855 shares, holds 93,928

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Materials director Aart de Geus reported a charitable-style transfer of shares. He made a bona fide gift of 17,855 shares of Applied Materials common stock, with no sale proceeds reported. After the gift, he directly holds 93,928 shares.

This post-transaction amount includes 741 restricted stock units that are scheduled to convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis in March 2027, subject to his continued service as a director through the vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

17,855 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider DE GEUS AART

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	17,855	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 93,928 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Gifted shares: 17,855 shares Shares held after transaction: 93,928 shares Gift price per share: $0.00 per share +1 more

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Gifted shares 17,855 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on the reported transaction date

Shares held after transaction 93,928 shares Direct holdings of Aart de Geus following the gift

Gift price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the bona fide gift

Restricted stock units 741 RSUs Included in reported holdings; scheduled to vest in March 2027

Key Terms

bona fide gift, restricted stock units, vesting, common stock

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bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

restricted stock units financial

"Number of shares includes 741 restricted stock units previously reported"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vesting financial

"will be converted ... upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in March 2027"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

common stock financial

"one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/23/2026 - 05:23 AM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DE GEUS AART

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

3050 BOWERS AVE, M/S 1268 P.O. BOX 58039

(Street)

SANTA CLARA

CALIFORNIA

95054

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE [ AMAT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/21/2026		G		17,855	D	$0	93,928⁽¹⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Number of shares includes 741 restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in March 2027 (subject to continued service as a director through the vesting date).

Remarks:

	/s/ To-Anh Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did AMAT director Aart de Geus report on this Form 4?

Aart de Geus reported a bona fide gift of 17,855 Applied Materials common shares. This is a non-sale disposition, meaning he did not receive cash proceeds and the transfer was made as a gift rather than an open-market trade.

How many AMAT shares does Aart de Geus hold after the reported gift?

After the gift, Aart de Geus directly holds 93,928 Applied Materials shares. This figure includes his remaining common stock position and reflects the impact of the 17,855-share gift disposition reported in the Form 4 filing for the stated transaction date.

Does the AMAT Form 4 filing indicate any stock option exercises or sales?

The filing shows no stock option exercises or open-market sales. It reports only a bona fide gift of 17,855 common shares, coded as a G transaction, which is classified as a non-derivative, non-sale disposition in the Form 4 transaction summary.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) are reported for Aart de Geus in AMAT?

The filing notes 741 restricted stock units for Aart de Geus. These RSUs are scheduled to convert into Applied Materials common shares on a one-for-one basis in March 2027, if he continues serving as a director through the vesting date.