8-K

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE (AMAT)

8-K 2021-02-18 For: 2021-02-18
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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): February 18, 2021

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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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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).

Emerging Growth Company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act).   ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 18, 2021, Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials”) announced its financial results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2021. A copy of Applied Materials’ press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of Applied Materials, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release issued by Applied Materials, Inc. dated February 18, 2021
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.<br> (Registrant)
Date: February 18, 2021 By: /s/ Teri A. Little
Teri A. Little
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Document

Exhibit 99.1

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APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS

•Record quarterly revenue of $5.16 billion, up 24 percent year over year

•Quarterly GAAP EPS of $1.22 and record non-GAAP EPS of $1.39, up 27 percent and 42 percent year over year, respectively

•Generated $1.42 billion in cash from operations

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its first quarter ended Jan. 31, 2021.

First Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $5.16 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 45.5 percent, operating income of $1.28 billion or 24.9 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.22.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 45.9 percent, operating income of $1.50 billion or 29.0 percent of net sales, and EPS of $1.39.

The company generated $1.42 billion in cash from operations and paid dividends of $201 million to shareholders.

“In our first fiscal quarter, we’ve seen a continued acceleration of demand in our semiconductor business as major macro and industry trends fuel increasing consumption of silicon across a wide range of markets and applications,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “We have strong momentum across the company, as our broad portfolio and exposure to technology inflections, combined with the traction of our new products, put us in a great position to substantially outgrow our markets again in 2021 and beyond.”

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Quarterly Results Summary

Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020 Change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales $ 5,162 $ 4,162 24%
Gross margin 45.5 % 44.6 % 0.9 points
Operating margin 24.9 % 25.0 % (0.1) points
Net income $ 1,130 $ 892 27%
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.22 $ 0.96 27%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 45.9 % 44.9 % 1.0 points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 29.0 % 25.7 % 3.3 points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 1,282 $ 904 42%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS $ 1.39 $ 0.98 42%

First quarter GAAP results included $152 million of severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement program offered to certain eligible employees, which reduced earnings per share by $0.13.

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.

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Business Outlook

In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $5.39 billion, plus or minus $200 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.44 to $1.56.

This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share, includes the normalized tax benefit of share-based compensation of $0.01 per share and a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.03 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

First Quarter Reportable Segment Information

Semiconductor Systems Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 3,553 $ 2,814
Foundry, logic and other 58 % 68 %
DRAM 17 % 15 %
Flash memory 25 % 17 %
Operating income 1,261 915
Operating margin 35.5 % 32.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,281 $ 925
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 36.1 % 32.9 %
Applied Global Services Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020
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(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 1,155 $ 997
Operating income 332 278
Operating margin 28.7 % 27.9 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 340 $ 278
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 29.4 % 27.9 %

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Display and Adjacent Markets Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 411 $ 332
Operating income 65 38
Operating margin 15.8 % 11.4 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 75 $ 41
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 18.2 % 12.3 %

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; loss on early extinguishment of debt; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with U.S. tax legislation. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 and beyond, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto on our operations and financial results, strategic acquisitions and investments, including the proposed acquisition of Kokusai Electric Corporation, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; the effects of regional or global health epidemics, including the severity and duration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies, including the recent rules and interpretations promulgated by U.S. Department of Commerce expanding export license requirements for certain products sold to certain entities in China; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-K and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:

Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676

Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts) January 31,<br>2021 January 26,<br>2020
Net sales $ 5,162 $ 4,162
Cost of products sold 2,813 2,304
Gross profit 2,349 1,858
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering 606 552
Marketing and selling 147 135
General and administrative 161 129
Severance and related charges 152
Total operating expenses 1,066 816
Income from operations 1,283 1,042
Interest expense 61 59
Interest and other income, net 18 22
Income before income taxes 1,240 1,005
Provision for income taxes 110 113
Net income $ 1,130 $ 892
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 1.23 $ 0.97
Diluted $ 1.22 $ 0.96
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 915 916
Diluted 925 927

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions) January 31,<br>2021 October 25,<br>2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,213 $ 5,351
Short-term investments 410 387
Accounts receivable, net 3,045 2,963
Inventories 3,925 3,904
Other current assets 676 764
Total current assets 14,269 13,369
Long-term investments 1,601 1,538
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,638 1,604
Goodwill 3,479 3,466
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 140 153
Deferred income taxes and other assets 2,178 2,223
Total assets $ 23,305 $ 22,353
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,932 $ 3,138
Contract liabilities 1,572 1,321
Total current liabilities 4,504 4,459
Long-term debt, net of current portion 5,449 5,448
Income taxes payable 1,210 1,206
Other liabilities 669 662
Total liabilities 11,832 11,775
Total stockholders’ equity 11,473 10,578
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 23,305 $ 22,353

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions) Three Months Ended
January 31,<br>2021 January 26,<br>2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,130 $ 892
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 94 94
Severance and related charges 148
Share-based compensation 107 93
Deferred income taxes 28 30
Other 15
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (86) (137)
Cash provided by operating activities 1,421 987
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (121) (102)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (12)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 358 368
Purchases of investments (441) (428)
Cash used in investing activities (216) (162)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from common stock issuances 15
Common stock repurchases (200)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (142) (153)
Payments of dividends to stockholders (201) (192)
Cash used in financing activities (343) (530)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents 862 295
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period 5,466 3,129
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period $ 6,328 $ 3,424
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,213 $ 3,424
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets 115
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents $ 6,328 $ 3,424
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes $ 110 $ 82
Cash refunds from income taxes $ 19 $ 1
Cash payments for interest $ 35 $ 34

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other

(In millions) Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020
Unallocated net sales $ 43 $ 19
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses (167) (115)
Share-based compensation (107) (93)
Severance and related charges (144)
Total $ (375) $ (189)

Additional Information

Q1 FY2021 Q1 FY2020
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States 343 441
% of Total 6 % 10 %
Europe 299 153
% of Total 6 % 4 %
Japan 458 351
% of Total 9 % 8 %
Korea 1,289 508
% of Total 25 % 12 %
Taiwan 1,200 1,365
% of Total 23 % 33 %
Southeast Asia 190 72
% of Total 4 % 2 %
China 1,383 1,272
% of Total 27 % 31 %
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time 24.2 22.3

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) January 31,<br>2021 January 26,<br>2020
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis $ 2,349 $ 1,858
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 8 9
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 12
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit $ 2,369 $ 1,867
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 45.9 % 44.9 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 1,283 $ 1,042
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 13 13
Acquisition integration and deal costs 24 13
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 24
Severance and related charges3 152
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,496 $ 1,068
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 29.0 % 25.7 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis $ 1,130 $ 892
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 13 13
Acquisition integration and deal costs 24 13
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 24
Severance and related charges3 152
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (2) 2
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (6) 2
Income tax effect of share-based compensation4 (29) (33)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers 20 21
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items (3) (1)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5 (41) (5)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 1,282 $ 904
1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
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2 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 The severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement program offered to certain eligible employees.
4 GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
5 Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts) January 31,<br>2021 January 26,<br>2020
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis $ 1.22 $ 0.96
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01 0.01
Acquisition integration and deal costs 0.02 0.01
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19 0.02
Severance and related charges 0.13
Income tax effect of share-based compensation (0.03) (0.03)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers 0.02 0.03
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 1.39 $ 0.98
Weighted average number of diluted shares 925 927

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) January 31,<br>2021 January 26,<br>2020
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 1,261 $ 915
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 10 10
Acquisition integration costs (2)
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 12
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 1,281 $ 925
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 36.1 % 32.9 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 332 $ 278
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 8
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 340 $ 278
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 29.4 % 27.9 %
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 65 $ 38
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 1 3
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 1
Severance and related charges3 8
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 75 $ 41
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 18.2 % 12.3 %
1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
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2 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 The severance and related charges related to workforce reduction actions globally across the Display and Adjacent Markets business.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) January 31, 2021
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a) $ 110
Income tax effect of share-based compensation 29
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers (20)
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 3
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments 41
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b) $ 163
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c) $ 1,240
Certain items associated with acquisitions 13
Acquisition integration and deal costs 24
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19 24
Severance and related charges 152
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (2)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (6)
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d) $ 1,445
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c) 8.9 %
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d) 11.3 %