APPLIED MATERIALS INC current report, Q1 FY2013

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Applied Materials, Inc. on February 11, 2013. The report addresses a specific corporate governance event regarding the departure of a senior executive.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the departure of Thomas S. Timko, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer. He notified the company on February 11, 2013, that he will be leaving effective March 8, 2013.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on business strategy, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the executive departure.

Key Facts for Investors

  • Thomas S. Timko is departing as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • The effective date of departure is March 8, 2013.
  • The report was signed by Thomas F. Larkins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.