Applied Materials (AMAT) CAO Adam Sanders sells 268 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Materials’ Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Adam Sanders reported an open-market sale of 268 shares of common stock at $434.216 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 4,280 shares, which include 4,134 restricted stock units scheduled to vest between July 2026 and January 2030, subject to continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 268 shares ($116,370)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Sanders Adam

Role Corp. Controller & CAO

Sold 268 shs ($116K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	268	$434.216	$116K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,280 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 268 shares Sale price per share: $434.216 per share Shares held after transaction: 4,280 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 268 shares Open-market sale of common stock

Sale price per share $434.216 per share Price for each share sold on May 22, 2026

Shares held after transaction 4,280 shares Direct holdings following the sale

Restricted stock units included 4,134 RSUs RSUs included in reported direct holdings

RSU vesting period July 2026 – January 2030 Scheduled vesting window, subject to continued employment

Key Terms

open-market sale, restricted stock units, vesting, non-derivative, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"reported an open-market sale of 268 shares of common stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

restricted stock units financial

"Number of shares includes 4,134 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

"which vesting is scheduled to occur in installments in July of 2026 through January of 2030"

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

beneficial ownership financial

"Number of shares includes 4,134 restricted stock units previously reported"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sanders Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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

(Street)

SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA 95052-8039

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Corp. Controller & CAO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/22/2026		S		268	D	$434.216	4,280(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Number of shares includes 4,134 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 installments in July of 2026 through January of 2030 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

Remarks:

	/s/ Brendan Christian, Attorney-in-Fact	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AMAT executive Adam Sanders report?

Adam Sanders reported selling 268 shares of Applied Materials common stock in an open-market transaction at a price of $434.216 per share. The transaction involves non-derivative common stock and reflects a net reduction of 268 shares in his directly held position.

How many AMAT shares does Adam Sanders hold after this Form 4 sale?

After the transaction, Adam Sanders holds 4,280 shares of Applied Materials common stock. This total includes restricted stock units that are reported as shares and will convert into common stock upon future vesting, assuming he remains employed through each vesting date.

What price did Adam Sanders receive per AMAT share in this sale?

The reported sale price was $434.216 per share of Applied Materials common stock. This price applies to all 268 shares sold in the open-market transaction disclosed, according to the Form 4 insider filing data provided.

Are restricted stock units included in Adam Sanders’ reported AMAT holdings?

Yes. The 4,280 shares reported as held directly by Adam Sanders include 4,134 restricted stock units. These units will convert into Applied Materials common stock on a one-for-one basis as they vest over time, provided continued employment through each vesting date.

When are Adam Sanders’ AMAT restricted stock units scheduled to vest?

The 4,134 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments from July 2026 through January 2030. Each vesting event is contingent on Adam Sanders remaining employed with Applied Materials through the applicable vesting date, as described in the footnote.

Does this AMAT Form 4 involve any stock options or derivative securities?

No. The reported transaction involves only non-derivative common stock and is coded as an open-market sale. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no option exercises, conversions, or other derivative security transactions in this particular filing.