Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) director awarded 741 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Materials director Kevin P. March received an automatic equity award as part of his board compensation. He was granted 741 restricted stock units of Applied Materials common stock, with no cash paid per share. These units convert one-for-one into common shares when they vest.

The award is scheduled to vest on March 1, 2027, subject to his continued service as a director through that date. Following this grant, he holds 2,324 shares directly, and 4,356 shares are reported as held indirectly through a family trust.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MARCH KEVIN P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

3050 BOWERS AV PO BOX 58039, M/S 1268

(Street)

SANTA CLARA CA 95052-8039

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/12/2026		A		741(1)	A	$0	2,324	D
Common Stock								4,356	I	By Family Trust

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents automatic annual grant of restricted stock units to a non-employee member of the Board of Directors pursuant to the Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") Employee Stock Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on March 1, 2027 (subject to continued service as a director through the vesting date).

Remarks:

	/s/ To-Anh Nguyen, Attorney-in-Fact	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Kevin P. March report in his Form 4 for AMAT?

Kevin P. March, a director of Applied Materials, reported receiving 741 restricted stock units as an automatic annual equity grant. These units are part of his board compensation and will convert into common stock upon vesting, rather than being an open-market purchase.

How many Applied Materials shares did Kevin P. March acquire in this filing?

He acquired 741 restricted stock units of Applied Materials common stock. The units were granted at no cash cost to him and represent a stock-based compensation award that will convert into an equal number of common shares when vesting conditions are met.

When do Kevin P. March’s restricted stock units in AMAT vest?

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on March 1, 2027. Vesting is subject to Kevin P. March’s continued service as a non-employee member of the Board of Directors through that vesting date, according to the equity plan terms.

Is Kevin P. March’s AMAT Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The filing reports a grant of 741 restricted stock units, not a market purchase or sale. It is an automatic annual equity award under Applied Materials’ Employee Stock Incentive Plan, granted at zero price per share as part of director compensation.

How many Applied Materials shares does Kevin P. March hold after this grant?

After the award, Kevin P. March holds 2,324 shares directly. The filing also reports 4,356 shares held indirectly through a family trust, reflecting both his direct ownership and trust-related holdings in Applied Materials common stock.

What plan governs Kevin P. March’s restricted stock unit grant at AMAT?

The grant is made under the Applied Materials, Inc. Employee Stock Incentive Plan. As a non-employee director, Kevin P. March receives an automatic annual restricted stock unit award pursuant to this plan, with units converting into common stock upon vesting.