Form 4 Filing for APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE

This filing details a transaction by Gary E. Dickerson, President and CEO of APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE. On December 19, 2025, Mr. Dickerson disposed of 130,843 shares of Common Stock at a price of $256.41 per share. This transaction was made to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of equity awards, as indicated by footnote F1. Following this transaction, Mr. Dickerson directly owns 1,778,116 shares. Footnote F2 provides additional details on certain performance share units and restricted stock units that will convert into common stock upon vesting between 2026 and 2028, with the number of shares potentially varying based on performance goals.