Applied Materials Director Aart de Geus Disposes of Shares via Gift Transaction

This Form 4 filing reports that Aart de Geus, a director of Applied Materials Inc., disposed of 17,855 shares of common stock on May 21, 2026, through a gift transaction (code G). The shares were transferred at $0 per share, indicating a gift rather than a market sale. Following this transaction, de Geus retains 93,928 shares, which includes 741 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in March 2027, contingent on continued service as a director. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on May 22, 2026. This transaction represents a reduction in the director's holdings but maintains a significant ownership position in the company.