Applied Materials CAO has 125 shares withheld for taxes

Applied Materials corporate controller and chief accounting officer Adam Sanders reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction tied to restricted stock units.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 05:04 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Materials corporate controller and chief accounting officer Adam Sanders reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction tied to restricted stock units. On this Form 4, 125 shares of common stock were withheld at $650.91 per share to cover tax obligations on RSU vesting under Rule 16b-3.

After this withholding, Sanders directly holds 4,155 shares of Applied Materials common stock. This figure includes 3,780 restricted stock units that are scheduled to convert into shares on a one-for-one basis as they vest in installments from October 2026 through January 2030, subject to continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 125 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Sanders Adam

Role Corp. Controller & CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	125	$650.91	$81K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,155 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
2. F2. Number of shares includes 3,780 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 October of 2026 through January of 2030 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 125 shares Withholding price per share: $650.91 per share Shares held after transaction: 4,155 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 125 shares Common stock automatically withheld to cover RSU tax obligations

Withholding price per share $650.91 per share Value used for 125 withheld common shares

Shares held after transaction 4,155 shares Direct holdings of Adam Sanders following tax withholding

Unvested restricted stock units 3,780 RSUs RSUs to convert one-for-one into common shares upon vesting

RSU vesting schedule October 2026–January 2030 Vesting in installments, subject to continued employment

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Rule 16b-3, tax withholding obligations

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Number of shares includes 3,780 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.

Rule 16b-3 regulatory

"to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3"

Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.

tax withholding obligations financial

"automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations"

FAQ

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What did AMAT insider Adam Sanders report in this Form 4?

Adam Sanders reported an automatic tax-withholding transaction. 125 Applied Materials common shares were withheld at $650.91 each to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units, a routine event rather than an open-market trade, under Rule 16b-3.

How many AMAT shares were withheld for taxes in Adam Sanders’ filing?

The filing shows 125 Applied Materials common shares withheld for taxes. These shares were automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to satisfy tax obligations, instead of being sold on the open market, as permitted under Rule 16b-3.

How many Applied Materials shares does Adam Sanders hold after this transaction?

After the tax withholding, Adam Sanders directly holds 4,155 Applied Materials shares. This total includes 3,780 restricted stock units that will convert one-for-one into common shares as they vest between October 2026 and January 2030, subject to continued employment.

Are there unvested AMAT restricted stock units disclosed for Adam Sanders?

Yes. The Form 4 notes 3,780 restricted stock units for Adam Sanders. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in installments from October 2026 through January 2030, converting one-for-one into Applied Materials common shares if his employment continues through each vesting date.

Does this AMAT Form 4 indicate an open-market sale by Adam Sanders?

No, the transaction is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. The 125 shares were automatically withheld upon restricted stock unit vesting to cover tax obligations, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3, rather than sold through the market.

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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)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		F		125(1)	D	$650.91	4,155(2)	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. Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

2. Number of shares includes 3,780 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 October 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	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)