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R&D programs to focus on speeding up the commercialization pipeline so chip technology moves from breakthrough research to full-scale manufacturing faster Collaborative work at the state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley pairs UCLA’s semiconductor research strength with Applied’s cutting-edge chipmaking equipment and process integration expertise SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc.

Collaborations at Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Intel’s R&D campus in Oregon aim to develop breakthroughs in next-generation transistors, interconnects and advanced packaging technologies for AI chips and systems Collaboration builds on the companies’ long history of working together to solve complex semiconductor device scaling challenges SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc.

Besi joins Applied's EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner, extending a collaboration that began in 2020 with the companies' joint Hybrid Bonding Center of Excellence in Singapore Expanded collaboration targets next-generation 3D IC scaling, logic and memory integration, and photonics applications supporting AI infrastructure build-out Partnership expands beyond die-to-wafer hybrid bonding to new hybrid bonding platforms, scaling of thermo-compression bonding (TCB), and new die-on-wafer,...

Companies will collaborate to develop advanced memory structures, chip stacking technologies and materials engineering innovations to increase AI memory performance KIOXIA joins Applied Materials’ growing EPIC Center ecosystem, which includes chipmakers, chip designers, equipment partners and universities SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that members of its executive leadership team will participate in an Investor Breakfast Presentation during SEMICON West on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The presentation will begin at 8:00 a.m. PT and will conclude at approximately 10:30 a.m. PT. A live webcast will be available on the Applied Materials website at: https://ir.appliedmaterials.com with a replay available the same day.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala to serve on its board of directors. As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Qualcomm Incorporated, Mr. Palkhiwala brings extensive financial and operational leadership experience in the computing and technology industry. Mr. Palkhiwala has also been appointed to the board’s Audit Committee.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that members of its management team will participate in fireside chats at upcoming investor conferences. Brice Hill , Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 8 beginning at 5:50 a.m. PT / 8:50 a.m. ET. Gary Dickerson , President and CEO, will participate at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday, Sept.

Record revenue $9.12 billion, up 25 percent year over year GAAP gross margin 50.3 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 50.4 percent GAAP EPS $3.17 and record non-GAAP EPS $3.50, up 43 percent and 41 percent year over year, respectively EPIC Center R&D partnerships expand to 11 engagements with leading chipmakers, universities and innovation partners SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc.

Collaboration pairs UC Berkeley’s semiconductor research strength with Applied’s state-of-the-art equipment and process integration expertise Located in Silicon Valley, Applied’s EPIC Center provides industry-scale R&D environment with access to cutting-edge chipmaking equipment to enable rapid co-innovation and faster commercialization SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that it will hold its fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The call will be webcast live at: https://ir.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the same day by 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. About Applied Materials Applied Materials, Inc.