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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 04, 2018 -- Applied Materials, Inc. will hold a webcast to discuss its second quarter of fiscal 2018 financial results, along with its business outlook, on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT.
The live webcast will be accessible via the Applied Materials website at: http://www.appliedmaterials.com/company/investor-relations. A replay will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. PDT on May 17.
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
