DICKERSON GARY E

SEC source: 0001127602-21-019468 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,287,089

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $140.00 to $140.07, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied"), any security holder of Applied or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes 1 and 3 to this Form 4.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 777,400 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 108,054 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, (b) 553,201 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 116,145 performance shares are scheduled to vest in October of 2025, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; notwithstanding the foregoing, if Mr. Dickerson's employment is terminated without cause prior to the end of the performance period, any unvested portion of the award will vest based on achievement of specified performance goals through his last day of employment (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-21-013582 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,361,613

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices of $140.00 and $140.01 per share. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied"), any security holder of Applied or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price set forth in footnote 1 to this Form 4.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 777,400 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 108,054 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, (b) 553,201 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 116,145 performance shares are scheduled to vest in October of 2025, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; notwithstanding the foregoing, if Mr. Dickerson's employment is terminated without cause prior to the end of the performance period, any unvested portion of the award will vest based on achievement of specified performance goals through his last day of employment (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-20-032258 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,466,674

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of equity awards to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 777,400 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 108,054 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, (b) 553,201 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 through 2023, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 116,145 performance shares are scheduled to vest in October of 2025, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; notwithstanding the foregoing, if Mr. Dickerson's employment is terminated without cause prior to the end of the performance period, any unvested portion of the award will vest based on achievement of specified performance goals through his last day of employment (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-20-030766 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,589,025

F5 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on October 26, 2025, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vesting date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of Mr. Dickerson's involuntary termination of employment without cause prior to the end of the performance period, the performance shares will vest based on achievement of specified performance goals through his last day of employment with Applied. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 733,030 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, (b) 133,902 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, and (c) 431,032 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 and 2022, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-20-030766 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,472,880

F4 · shares: Represents restricted stock units that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in three equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2021, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through each applicable vesting date.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 733,030 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, (b) 133,902 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, and (c) 431,032 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 and 2022, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-20-030766 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,432,157

F3 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on December 19, 2023, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vesting date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 733,030 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, (b) 133,902 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, and (c) 431,032 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 and 2022, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-20-030766 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,309,988

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares previously granted. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2020, subject to continued employment through the vesting date.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 733,030 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, (b) 133,902 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, and (c) 431,032 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2021 and 2022, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-035801 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,297,598

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 733,030 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 133,902 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, and (b) 599,128 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 through 2022, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-034649 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,662,281

F4 · shares: Represents restricted stock units that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in three equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2020, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through each applicable vesting date.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 458,794 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 424,186 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 and 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-034649 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,603,967

F3 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on December 19, 2022, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vesting date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 458,794 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 424,186 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 and 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-034649 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,429,025

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares previously granted. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2019, subject to continued employment through the vesting date.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 458,794 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 424,186 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2020 and 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-033446 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 3

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 1,000,000 shares

Expires 2020-09-01

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F4 · derivative.exercise_date: Shares became exercisable in four equal annual installments beginning on September 1, 2014.

SEC source: 0001127602-19-033446 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,273,449

F3 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $60.86 to $61.67, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Applied, any security holder of Applied, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote 3 to this Form 4.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 178,478 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 704,502 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-19-033446 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 3,273,449

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: Represents an exercise of a stock option granted on September 1, 2013 in connection with Mr. Dickerson's appointment as CEO. This option was scheduled to expire on September 1, 2020, if not exercised. There have been no prior exercises with respect to this option. Following the exercise and sale reported on this Form 4, Mr. Dickerson remains in compliance with the ownership requirements under Applied Materials, Inc.'s ("Applied") Stock Ownership Guidelines.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-3 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 178,478 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 704,502 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vesting date).

SEC source: 0001127602-18-037190 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,273,052

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,036,846 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 178,478 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, (b) 153,866 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, and (c) 704,502 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2019 through 2021, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-18-035754 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,455,279

F3 · shares: Represents restricted stock units that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in three equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2019, depending on continued employment through each applicable vest date.

F4 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,062,924 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 496,187 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 and 2019, (b) 280,316 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, (c) 62,293 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 and 2019, (d) 56,032 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 through 2020, depending on achievement of a specified performance goal, and (e) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-18-035754 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,369,915

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on December 19, 2021, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vest date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3.

SEC source: 0001127602-17-035386 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,113,479

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,062,924 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 496,187 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 and 2019, (b) 280,316 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, (c) 62,293 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 and 2019, (d) 56,032 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2018 through 2020, depending on achievement of a specified performance goal, and (e) 168,096 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2020, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-17-034986 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,339,096

F4 · shares: Represents restricted stock units that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in three equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2018, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through each applicable vest date.

F5 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,009,175 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 635,420 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2017 through 2019, (b) 280,316 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 93,439 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2017 through 2019 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-17-034986 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,283,064

F3 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on December 19, 2020, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vest date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

SEC source: 0001127602-17-034986 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,114,968

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares previously granted. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The performance shares will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: 118,985 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2017, 59,492 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2018 and 59,493 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2019 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3.

SEC source: 0001127602-16-070733 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,876,539

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,009,175 performance shares and restricted stock units previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 278,465 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2017 and 2018, (b) 356,955 performance shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2017 through 2019, with up to an additional 237,969 shares that may vest, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, (c) 280,316 performance shares are scheduled to vest in December 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (d) 93,439 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2017 through 2019, depending on achievement of a specified performance goal (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-16-069207 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,123,175

F3 · shares: Represents restricted stock units that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur in three equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2017, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through each applicable vest date.

F4 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 904,405 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 428,466 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2018, and (b) 475,939 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest is up to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-16-069207 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,029,736

F2 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur on December 19, 2019, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through the vest date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

SEC source: 0001127602-16-069207 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,749,420

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares previously granted. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are subject to vesting as follows: 92,822 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2016, 46,411 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2017 and 46,410 shares are scheduled to vest on December 19, 2018 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-16-064666 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,563,777

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $29.70 to $29.74, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Applied Materials, Inc., any security holder of Applied Materials, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnote 1 to this Form 4.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 904,405 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 150,000 shares are scheduled to vest in December 2016, (b) 278,466 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2018, with up to an additional 185,644 shares that may vest, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 475,939 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-16-057581 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,793,318

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 904,405 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 150,000 shares are scheduled to vest in December 2016, (b) 278,466 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2018, with up to an additional 185,644 shares that may vest, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (c) 475,939 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-15-034803 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,884,142

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 1,079,405 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 175,000 shares are scheduled to vest in July 2016, (b) 150,000 shares are scheduled to vest in December 2016, (c) 278,466 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2018, with up to an additional 185,644 shares that may vest, depending on achievement of specified performance goals, and (d) 475,939 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of each of 2016 through 2019, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-15-033677 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,018,301

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur no earlier than in four equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2016, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals and continued employment through each applicable vest date. The number of shares shown is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on the achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 846,287 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 175,000 shares are scheduled to vest in July 2016; (b) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 and 2016; and (c) 371,287 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-15-027638 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,542,362

F1 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under the Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 846,287 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 175,000 shares are scheduled to vest in July 2016; (b) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 and 2016; and (c) 371,287 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-15-025740 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,511,887

F1 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 846,287 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 175,000 shares are scheduled to vest in July 2016; (b) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 and 2016; and (c) 371,287 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0000899243-15-000679 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,501,887

F2 · shares: Represents shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F3 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 846,287 performance shares that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 175,000 shares are scheduled to vest in July 2016; (b) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 and 2016; and (c) 371,287 shares that will be scheduled to vest in installments in December of 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0000899243-15-000679 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,653,142

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on deemed achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares granted on June 19, 2012. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are subject to vesting as follows: 45,000 shares vested on July 1, 2015 and 15,000 shares are scheduled to vest on July 1, 2016 (vesting subject to continued employment through the vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-15-021214 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,593,142

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes 1,066,287 performance shares that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 245,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in July 2015 and 2016, (b) 150,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in July 2015 and 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 140% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; (c) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December 2015 and 2016; and (d) 371,287 shares that will be scheduled to vest in installments in December 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-035949 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,652,231

F2 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F3 · balance_after: Number of shares includes 695,000 performance shares that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (a) 245,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in July 2015 and 2016, (b) 150,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments in July 2015 and 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 140% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (c) 300,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December 2015 and 2016 (notwithstanding the foregoing, vesting of shares that is scheduled to occur in calendar year 2015 will accelerate three trading days prior to the expected closing date of the business combination between Applied and Tokyo Electron Limited, subject to Mr. Dickerson's continued employment and being a "disqualified individual" under IRS Code Section 4985 through the accelerated vest date). Number of shares also includes: (a) 371,287 performance shares that will be scheduled to vest in installments in December 2015 through 2018, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 110,000 shares of restricted stock that are scheduled to vest in June 2015. All vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-035949 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,805,980

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares previously granted. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are subject to vesting as follows: 100,000 shares vested on December 19, 2014, and 100,000 shares are scheduled to vest in installments in December 2015 and 2016 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-034776 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,605,980

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares that will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting depends on the achievement of specified performance goals. Provided such goals are achieved, vesting is scheduled to occur no earlier than in four equal annual installments beginning December 19, 2015 (subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date). The number of shares shown is the target amount. The actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 795,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting is scheduled to occur as follows: (i) 245,000 shares are scheduled to vest in equal installments during each July of 2015 and 2016, (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 150,000 shares will be scheduled to vest as to 75% of the shares in July 2015 and as to 25% of the shares in July 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 140% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (iii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest as to 50% of the shares in December 2014 and as to 25% of the shares in each December of 2015 and 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 110,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in June 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date). Notwithstanding the foregoing, vesting of shares that is scheduled to occur in calendar year 2014 (as well as in calendar year 2015, subject to Mr. Dickerson's consent) will accelerate as of the date that is three trading days prior to the expected date of consummation of the transactions contemplated in connection with the business combination agreement, dated September 24, 2013, between Applied and Tokyo Electron Limited, as amended (subject to Mr. Dickerson's continued employment and being a "disqualified individual" under IRS Code Section 4985 through the accelerated vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-022903 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,234,285

F2 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of performance shares to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F3 · balance_after: Number of shares includes: (a) 795,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) 245,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in equal installments during each July of 2015 and 2016, (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 150,000 shares will be scheduled to vest as to 75% of the shares in July 2015 and as to 25% of the shares in July 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 140% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (iii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest as to 50% of the shares in December 2014 and as to 25% of the shares in each December of 2015 and 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 110,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in June 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date). Notwithstanding the foregoing, vesting of shares that is scheduled to occur in calendar year 2014 will accelerate as of the date that is three trading days prior to the expected date of consummation of the transactions contemplated in connection with the business combination agreement, dated September 24, 2013, between Applied and Tokyo Electron Limited, as amended (subject to Mr. Dickerson's continued employment and being a "disqualified individual" under IRS Code Section 4985 through the accelerated vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-022903 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,362,127

F1 · shares: Represents performance shares acquired based on achievement of specified performance goals related to performance shares granted on June 19, 2012. This acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3. The shares are subject to vesting as follows: 70,000 shares vested on July 1, 2014 and 35,000 shares are scheduled to vest on July 1 of each of 2015 and 2016 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-021523 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · Director · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,222,127

F1 · shares: Represents number of shares that were automatically withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to cover tax withholding obligations in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 900,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 500,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each July of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each December of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 110,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in June 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date). Notwithstanding the foregoing, shares that are scheduled to vest in calendar year 2014 will accelerate vesting as of the date that is three trading days prior to the expected date of consummation of the transactions contemplated in connection with the business combination agreement, dated September 24, 2013, between Applied and Tokyo Electron Limited, as amended (subject to Mr. Dickerson's continued employment and being a "disqualified individual" under IRS Code Section 4985 through the accelerated vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 13

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 65,531 shares

Expires 2017-05-13

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 12

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 375,305 shares

Expires 2016-11-12

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 11

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 72,694 shares

Expires 2016-08-14

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 10

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 59,573 shares

Expires 2017-02-26

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 9

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 71,489 shares

Expires 2017-08-12

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · derivative · entry 8

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Common Stock · 63,604 shares

Expires 2016-05-14

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 7

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,336,417

F3 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $19.13 to $19.18, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Applied Materials, Inc., any security holder of Applied Materials, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote 3 to this Form 4.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 900,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 500,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each July of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each December of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 330,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in installments during each June of 2014 and 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 6

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,044,613

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: Represents stock options that were originally granted by Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("Varian"), assumed by Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") and converted into Applied stock options in connection with Applied's acquisition of Varian. Mr. Dickerson exercised these options to mitigate a punitive 15% excise tax that would have been levied on the value of any of his unexercised stock options outstanding at the consummation of the planned business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 900,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 500,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each July of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each December of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 330,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in installments during each June of 2014 and 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,979,082

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: Represents stock options that were originally granted by Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("Varian"), assumed by Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") and converted into Applied stock options in connection with Applied's acquisition of Varian. Mr. Dickerson exercised these options to mitigate a punitive 15% excise tax that would have been levied on the value of any of his unexercised stock options outstanding at the consummation of the planned business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 900,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 500,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each July of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each December of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 330,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in installments during each June of 2014 and 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).

SEC source: 0001127602-14-008715 · form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

DICKERSON GARY E · CIK 0001183258 · President and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,603,777

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · shares: Represents stock options that were originally granted by Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("Varian"), assumed by Applied Materials, Inc. ("Applied") and converted into Applied stock options in connection with Applied's acquisition of Varian. Mr. Dickerson exercised these options to mitigate a punitive 15% excise tax that would have been levied on the value of any of his unexercised stock options outstanding at the consummation of the planned business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited.

F2 · balance_after: Increased number of shares reflects periodic payroll acquisitions under Employees' Stock Purchase Plan that are exempt under Rule 16a-10 and Rule 16b-3. Number of shares includes: (a) 900,000 performance shares previously reported that in the future will be converted on a one-for-one basis into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting, which vesting will be scheduled to occur as follows: (i) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 500,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each July of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (ii) provided specified performance goals are achieved, 400,000 shares will be scheduled to vest in installments during each December of 2014 through 2016, which number of shares is the target amount, and the actual number of shares that may vest ranges from 0% to 150% of the target amount, depending on achievement of specified performance goals; and (b) 330,000 shares of restricted stock previously reported that are scheduled to vest in installments during each June of 2014 and 2015 (all vesting is subject to continued employment through each applicable vest date).