Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Applied Materials, Inc. on November 6, 2002. The filing addresses a corporate governance event under Item 5 (Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure) regarding the amendment of a Rights Agreement.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a disclosure of a legal agreement amendment and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the execution of a First Amendment to the Rights Agreement dated July 7, 1999. Key changes include:
- Appointment of Computershare Investor Services, LLC as the successor Rights Agent.
- Replacement of the prior Rights Agent, Harris Trust and Savings Bank.
- Various amendments deemed necessary to effectuate the appointment of the new agent.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, or outlook. No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this report, other than the standard reference to the attached exhibit for the full terms of the amendment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the appointment of Computershare Investor Services, LLC as the new Rights Agent.
- Review the attached Exhibit 4.1 (First Amendment to Rights Agreement) for specific terms of the amendment.
- Confirm the transition details from the prior agent, Harris Trust and Savings Bank.