Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Applied Materials, Inc. on March 23, 2005. The report addresses a corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a principal officer.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the designation of Yvonne Weatherford as the Company's Principal Accounting Officer, effective March 23, 2005. Ms. Weatherford had previously served as Corporate Vice President and Corporate Controller since December 2004.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management notes that Ms. Weatherford has been with the company's finance department since 1990, holding various controller positions. The filing explicitly states that Applied Materials has not entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Weatherford. No other risks, contingencies, or unusual items are disclosed in this document.
Investor Verification Points
- Confirm the effective date of Yvonne Weatherford's appointment as Principal Accounting Officer.
- Verify the absence of a formal employment agreement for the new Principal Accounting Officer.
- Review Ms. Weatherford's tenure and prior roles within the company's finance department.