The following management's discussion and analysis is provided in addition to
the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements and notes, and for
a full understanding of Applied's results of operations and financial condition
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial
statements and notes included in this Form 10-Q and the financial statements and
notes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 contained in the Company's Form
10-K filed on December 17, 2021.

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks
and uncertainties. Examples of forward-looking statements include those
regarding Applied's future financial or operating results, customer demand and
spending, end-user demand, Applied's and market and industry trends and
outlooks, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto on
Applied's operations and financial results, cash flows and cash deployment
strategies, declaration of dividends, share repurchases, business strategies and
priorities, costs and cost controls, products, competitive positions,
management's plans and objectives for future operations, research and
development, strategic acquisitions, investments and divestitures, growth
opportunities, restructuring and severance activities, backlog, working capital,
liquidity, investment portfolio and policies, taxes, supply chain,
manufacturing, properties, legal proceedings and claims, and other statements
that are not historical facts, as well as their underlying assumptions.
Forward-looking statements may contain words such as "may," "will," "should,"
"could," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"intend," "potential" and "continue," the negative of these terms, or other
comparable terminology. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties and other important factors, including those discussed in Part II,
Item 1A, "Risk Factors," below and elsewhere in this report. These and many
other factors could affect Applied's future financial condition and operating
results and could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations
based on forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere by
Applied or on its behalf. Forward-looking statements are based on management's
estimates, projections and expectations as of the date hereof, and Applied
undertakes no obligation to revise or update any such statements.

Applied's Pandemic Response



As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, Applied Materials responded quickly to
put in place precautionary measures to keep its workplaces healthy and safe,
while ensuring compliance with orders and restrictions imposed by government
authorities, everywhere Applied operates in the world.

Applied's top priority during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains protecting
the health and safety of its employees and their families, customers, suppliers
and community. Applied continues to support workplace flexibility such as remote
working where possible and follow enhanced safety and health protocols-including
screenings, social distancing, and use of personal protective equipment. Applied
is keeping its labs and operations active and continuing to support customers.

Applied has implemented a multi-phase plan to return to working on-site, which
takes into consideration factors such as Applied's business and employee needs,
local government regulations, community case trends, and recommendations from
public health officials. The plan involves multiple phases that gradually allow
additional workers to return onsite while practicing social distancing and other
safety measures.

Applied will continue to monitor and evaluate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and
will work to respond appropriately to the impact of COVID-19 on its business,
its customers' and suppliers' businesses and its communities.


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Overview



Applied provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the
semiconductor, display, and related industries. Applied's customers include
manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, liquid crystal and organic
light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, and other electronic devices. These
customers may use what they manufacture in their own end products or sell the
items to other companies for use in advanced electronic components. Each of
Applied's businesses is subject to variable industry conditions, as demand for
manufacturing equipment and services can change depending on supply and demand
for chips, display technologies, and other electronic devices, as well as other
factors, such as global economic and market conditions, and the nature and
timing of technological advances in fabrication processes.

Applied operates in three reportable segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied
Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. A summary of financial
information for each reportable segment is found in Note 16 of Notes to
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. A discussion of factors that could
affect Applied's operations is set forth under "Risk Factors" in Part II,
Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference. Product development and
manufacturing activities occur primarily in the United States, Europe, Israel,
and Asia. Applied's broad range of equipment and service products are highly
technical and are sold primarily through a direct sales force.

Applied's results are driven primarily by customer spending on capital equipment
and services to support key technology transitions or to increase production
volume in response to worldwide demand for semiconductors and displays. While
certain existing technologies may be adapted to new requirements, some
applications create the need for an entirely different technological approach.
The timing of customer investment in manufacturing equipment is also affected by
the timing of next-generation process development and the timing of capacity
expansion to meet end-market demand. In light of these conditions, Applied's
results can vary significantly year-over-year, as well as quarter-over-quarter.

The following table presents certain significant measurements for the periods indicated:



                                        Three Months Ended                                Six Months Ended
                                  May 1,                      May 2,                                         May 1,            May 2,
                                   2022                        2021                      Change               2022              2021               Change

                                             (In millions, except per share

amounts and percentages)



Net sales                  $          6,245                 $  5,582                 $        663          $ 12,516          $ 10,744          $     1,772

Gross margin                           46.9   %                 47.5  %               (0.6) points             47.0  %           46.6  %         0.4 points
Operating income           $          1,894                 $  1,579                 $        315          $  3,870          $  2,862          $     1,008
Operating margin                       30.3   %                 28.3  %                2.0 points              30.9  %           26.6  %         4.3 points
Net income                 $          1,536                 $  1,330

$ 206 $ 3,328 $ 2,460 $ 868 Earnings per diluted share $

           1.74                 $   1.43                 $       0.31          $   3.74          $   2.66          $      1.08

Fiscal 2022 and 2021 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, and the first six months of fiscal 2022 and 2021 contained 26 and 27 weeks, respectively.



Semiconductor equipment customers continued to make strategic investments in new
technology transitions and new capacity during the six months ended May 1, 2022.
Foundry and logic spending increased in the three and six months ended May 1,
2022 compared to the same periods in the prior year driven by customer
investment in both advanced and mature nodes. Spending by memory customers
continued as the industry made investments to maintain balance between supply
and demand and invested in new technology. Spending by DRAM customers increased
and flash memory customers decreased in the three and six months ended May 1,
2022 compared to the same periods in the prior year.

While customer demand increased during the six months ended May 1, 2022 compared
to the same period in the prior year, supply chain and logistics constraints
including COVID-19 related lockdowns in a key region impacted Applied's ability
to fulfill demand in the first half of fiscal 2022. Applied expects demand to
remain strong and supply shortages to persist during fiscal 2022, and managing
these near-term supply chain constraints is a top priority.

Applied saw continued growth in its services business compared to the same
periods in the prior year driven by an increase in the installed base of
equipment, long-term service agreements and spares and legacy systems sales.
Applied's Display and Adjacent Markets revenue decreased in the six months ended
May 1, 2022 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to
decreased investment in display manufacturing equipment for mobile products.
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and evolving conditions and
worldwide response, Applied made adjustments to its global operations and is
actively managing its responses in collaboration with its employees, customers
and suppliers. However, the situation remains fluid and uncertain. For
additional risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, see the risk
factor entitled "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and global measures taken in
response thereto have adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact,
Applied's operations and financial results" in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors."

Results of Operations

Net Sales

Net sales for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                                Three Months Ended                                                      Six Months Ended
                                        May 1,                             May 2,                                                    May 1,                           May 2,
                                         2022                               2021                                Change                2022                             2021                    Change

                                                                                (In millions, except percentages)
Semiconductor Systems        $    4,458             72  %                   $ 3,972                71  %                      12  %       $  9,025             72  %       $  7,525                70  %          20  %
Applied Global Services           1,383             22  %                     1,203                22  %                      15  %          2,703             22  %          2,358                22  %          15  %
Display and Adjacent Markets        381              6  %                       375                 7  %                       2  %            747              6  %            786                 7  %          (5) %
Corporate and Other                  23              -  %                        32                 -  %                     (28) %             41              -  %             75                 1  %         (45) %
Total                        $    6,245            100  %                   $ 5,582               100  %                      12  %       $ 12,516            100  %       $ 10,744               100  %          16  %




For the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same periods in
the prior year, net sales increased primarily due to increased customer
investments in semiconductor equipment as well as spend on spares and
comprehensive service agreements. The Semiconductor Systems segment continued to
represent the largest contributor of net sales.

Net sales by geographic region, determined by the location of customers' facilities to which products were shipped, were as follows:



                                           Three Months Ended                                                      Six Months Ended
                                   May 1,                             May 2,                                                    May 1,                           May 2,
                                    2022                               2021                                Change                2022                             2021                    Change

                                                                           (In millions, except percentages)
China                   $    2,133             34  %                   $ 1,844                33  %                      16  %       $  4,120             33  %       $  3,227                30  %          28  %
Korea                          968             16  %                     1,428                25  %                     (32) %          2,089             17  %          2,717                25  %         (23) %
Taiwan                       1,408             23  %                     1,041                19  %                      35  %          2,657             21  %          2,241                21  %          19  %
Japan                          407              6  %                       442                 8  %                      (8) %            968              8  %            900                 8  %           8  %
Southeast Asia                 138              2  %                       109                 2  %                      27  %            363              3  %            299                 3  %          21  %
Asia Pacific                 5,054             81  %                     4,864                87  %                       4  %         10,197             82  %          9,384                87  %           9  %
United States                  702             11  %                       489                 9  %                      44  %          1,549             12  %            832                 8  %          86  %
Europe                         489              8  %                       229                 4  %                     114  %            770              6  %            528                 5  %          46  %
Total                   $    6,245            100  %                   $ 5,582               100  %                      12  %       $ 12,516            100  %       $ 10,744               100  %          16  %




The changes in net sales in all regions in the three and six months ended May 1,
2022 compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily reflected changes
in semiconductor equipment spending and customer spending on comprehensive
service agreements. The decrease in net sales to customers in Korea for the
three and six months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same periods in the prior
year primarily reflected decreased investment in semiconductor equipment.
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Gross margins for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                        Three Months Ended                                 Six Months Ended
                                 May 1,                    May 2,                                               May 1,              May 2,
                                  2022                      2021                           Change                2022                2021               Change



Gross margin                        46.9  %                   47.5  %                   (0.6) points               47.0  %             46.6  %        0.4 points


Gross margin in the three months ended May 1, 2022 decreased compared to the
same period in the prior year primarily driven by higher freight, logistics and
material costs, higher personnel costs due to an increase in headcount to
provide manufacturing capacity and flexibility, partially offset by the increase
in net sales and favorable changes in customer and product mix. Gross margin in
the six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to the same period in the
prior year primarily driven by the increase in net sales and favorable changes
in customer and product mix, partially offset by higher freight, logistics and
material costs and higher personnel costs due to an increase in headcount to
provide manufacturing capacity and flexibility. Gross margin during the three
months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included $36 million and $29 million of
share-based compensation expense, respectively. Gross margin during the six
months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included $78 million and $65 million of
share-based compensation expense, respectively.

Research, Development and Engineering

Research, Development and Engineering (RD&E) expenses for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                             Three Months Ended                            Six Months Ended
                                       May 1,                   May 2,                                         May 1,           May 2,
                                        2022                     2021                        Change             2022             2021            Change

                                                                       (In millions)
Research, development and
engineering                         $      686                $    617                     $     69          $ 1,340          $ 1,223          $    117


Applied's future operating results depend to a considerable extent on its
ability to maintain a competitive advantage in the equipment and service
products it provides. Development cycles range from 12 to 36 months depending on
whether the product is an enhancement of an existing product, which typically
has a shorter development cycle, or a new product, which typically has a longer
development cycle. Most of Applied's existing products resulted from internal
development activities and innovations involving new technologies, materials and
processes. In certain instances, Applied acquires technologies, either in
existing or new product areas, to complement its existing technology
capabilities and to reduce time to market.

Management believes that it is critical to continue to make substantial
investments in RD&E to assure the availability of innovative technology that
meets the current and projected requirements of its customers' most advanced
designs. Applied has maintained and intends to continue its commitment to
investing in RD&E in order to continue to offer new products and technologies.

The increases in RD&E expenses during the three and six months ended May 1, 2022
compared to the same periods in the prior year were primarily due to additional
headcount and higher variable compensation expense. These increases reflect
Applied's ongoing investments in product development initiatives, consistent
with the Company's strategy. Applied continued to prioritize existing RD&E
investments in technical capabilities and critical research and development
programs in current and new markets, with a focus on semiconductor technologies.
RD&E expenses during the three months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included
$37 million and $31 million of share-based compensation expense, respectively.
RD&E expense during the six months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included
$80 million and $71 million of share-based compensation expense, respectively.
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Marketing and Selling

Marketing and selling expenses for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                  Three Months Ended                       Six Months Ended
                               May 1,                  May 2,                                May 1,      May 2,
                                2022                    2021                    Change        2022        2021       Change

                                                       (In millions)
Marketing and selling   $      173                    $  148                   $    25      $  340      $  295      $    45


Marketing and selling expenses for the three and six months ended May 1, 2022
increased compared to the same periods in prior year primarily due to additional
headcount. Marketing and selling expenses during the three months ended May 1,
2022 and May 2, 2021 included $12 million and $10 million of share-based
compensation expense, respectively. Marketing and selling expenses during the
six months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included $26 million and $23
million of share-based compensation expense, respectively.

General and Administrative



General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the periods indicated were as
follows:

                                                Three Months Ended                          Six Months Ended
                                          May 1,                   May 2,                                    May 1,            May 2,
                                           2022                     2021                   Change             2022              2021             Change

                                                                        (In millions)
General and administrative             $      174                $    149                $     25          $    340          $    310          $     30


G&A expenses in the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to
the same periods in the prior year primarily due to additional headcount. In
addition, the increase in the six months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same
period in the prior year was partially offset by higher expense associated with
business combination activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. G&A
expenses during the three months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included $16
million and $14 million of share-based compensation expense, respectively. G&A
expenses during the six months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021 included $35
million and $32 million of share-based compensation expense, respectively.

Severance and Related Charges

Severance and related charges for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                           Three Months Ended                         Six Months Ended
                                     May 1,                  May 2,                                    May 1,            May 2,
                                      2022                    2021                   Change             2022              2021             Change

                                                                  (In

millions)


Severance and related charges     $       -                $      6

$ (6) $ (4) $ 158 $ (162)




In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, Applied enacted a severance plan (Fiscal
2021 Severance Plan) to realign its workforce. Under this plan, Applied
implemented a one-time voluntary retirement program and other workforce
reduction actions. The voluntary retirement program was available to certain
U.S. employees who met minimum age and length of service requirements, as well
as other business-specific criteria. In addition, Applied implemented other
workforce reduction actions globally across the Display and Adjacent Markets
business.



Deal Termination Fee

Operating income (loss) for both of the three and six months ended May 2, 2021
included a $154 million deal termination fee associated with the termination of
a Share Purchase Agreement with Kokusai Electric Corporation and KKR HKE
Investment L. P. during the second quarter of fiscal 2021.


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Interest Expense and Interest and Other Income (Loss), net



Interest expense and interest and other income (loss), net for the periods
indicated were as follows:

                                          Three Months Ended                          Six Months Ended
                                    May 1,                   May 2,                                    May 1,            May 2,
                                     2022                     2021                   Change             2022              2021             Change

                                                                  (In millions)
Interest expense                 $       58                $     61

$ (3) $ 115 $ 122 $ (7) Interest and other income (loss), net

$       28                $     27

$ 1 $ 34 $ 45 $ (11)




Interest expense incurred was primarily associated with issued senior unsecured
notes. Interest expense in the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 remained
relatively flat compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Interest and other income, net in the three months ended May 1, 2022 remained
relatively flat compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily driven
by impairment of certain strategic investments in the second quarter of fiscal
2021, offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuation in the
second quarter of fiscal 2022. Interest and other income, net in the six months
ended May 1, 2022 decreased compared to the same period in the prior year,
primarily driven by the impact of unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuation
during the six months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same period in the prior
year.


Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes and effective tax rates for the periods indicated
were as follows:

                                              Three Months Ended                                 Six Months Ended
                                     May 1,                          May 2,                                           May 1,           May 2,
                                      2022                            2021                         Change              2022             2021              Change

                                                               (In millions, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes        $    328                         $   215                     $       113          $   461          $   325          $ 

136


Effective tax rate                    17.6   %                        13.9  %                    3.7 points            12.2  %          11.7  %         

0.5 points




Applied's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate are affected by the
geographical composition of pre-tax income which includes jurisdictions with
differing tax rates, conditional reduced tax rates and other income tax
incentives. It is also affected by events that are not consistent from period to
period, such as changes in income tax laws and the resolution of prior years'
income tax filings.

Applied's effective tax rates for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021
were 17.6 percent and 13.9 percent, respectively. The effective tax rate for the
second quarter of fiscal 2022 was higher than the same period in the prior
fiscal year primarily due to a reduction of deferred tax assets related to a new
tax incentive in Singapore.

Applied's effective tax rates for the first half of fiscal 2022 and 2021 were
12.2 percent and 11.7 percent, respectively. The effective tax rate for the
first half of fiscal 2022 was higher than the same period in the prior fiscal
year primarily due to a reduction of deferred tax assets related to a new tax
incentive in Singapore, partially offset by changes in uncertain tax positions.

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Segment Information

Applied reports financial results in three segments: Semiconductor Systems,
Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. A description of the
products and services, as well as financial data, for each reportable segment
can be found in Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

The Corporate and Other category includes revenues from products, as well as
costs of products sold, for fabricating solar photovoltaic cells and modules and
certain operating expenses that are not allocated to its reportable segments and
are managed separately at the corporate level. These operating expenses include
costs for share-based compensation; certain management, finance, legal, human
resource, and RD&E functions provided at the corporate level; and unabsorbed
information technology and occupancy. In addition, Applied does not allocate to
its reportable segments restructuring, severance and asset impairment charges
and any associated adjustments related to restructuring actions, unless these
actions pertain to a specific reportable segment.

The results for each reportable segment are discussed below.

Semiconductor Systems Segment



The Semiconductor Systems segment is comprised primarily of capital equipment
used to fabricate semiconductor chips. Semiconductor industry spending on
capital equipment is driven by demand for advanced electronic products,
including smartphones and other mobile devices, servers, personal computers,
automotive electronics, storage, and other products, and the nature and timing
of technological advances in fabrication processes, and as a result is subject
to variable industry conditions. Development efforts are focused on solving
customers' key technical challenges in transistor, interconnect, patterning and
packaging performance.

Certain significant measures for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                       Three Months Ended                                           Six Months Ended
                           May 1,                        May 2,                                             May 1,                May 2,
                            2022                          2021                     Change                    2022                  2021                    Change

                                                          (In millions,

except percentages and ratios)



Net sales              $     4,458                     $ 3,972                        $  486                        12  %       $ 9,025          $ 7,525          $ 1,500                 20   %

Operating income       $     1,648                     $ 1,542                        $  106                         7  %       $ 3,419          $ 2,803          $   616                 22   %
Operating margin              37.0   %                    38.8  %                                        (1.8) points              37.9  %          37.2  %                         0.7 points




Net sales for Semiconductor Systems by end use application for the periods indicated were as follows:


                                                    Three Months Ended                Six Months Ended
                                                      May 1,                    May 2,               May 1,               May 2,
                                                       2022                      2021                 2022                 2021
Foundry, logic and other                                   65  %                     56  %                63  %                57  %
Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)                        21  %                     14  %                23  %                16  %
Flash memory                                               14  %                     30  %                14  %                27  %

                                                          100  %                    100  %               100  %               100  %


Net sales for the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to
the same periods in the prior year. Semiconductor equipment customers continued
to make strategic investments in new technology transitions during the first six
months of fiscal 2022. Foundry and logic spending increased in the three and six
months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same periods in the prior year driven
by customer investment in both advanced and mature nodes. Spending by DRAM
customers increased and flash memory customers decreased in the three and six
months ended May 1, 2022 compared to the same periods in the prior year due to
changes in investments in new technology and capacity.
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Operating margin for the three months ended May 1, 2022 decreased compared to
the same period in the prior year, primarily driven by higher freight, logistics
and material costs and higher personnel costs due to the hiring of additional
headcount to provide manufacturing capacity and flexibility, partially offset by
higher net sales and favorable changes in customer and product mix. Operating
margin for the six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to the same
period in the prior year, primarily reflecting higher net sales and favorable
changes in customer and product mix, partially offset by higher personnel costs
due to the hiring of additional headcount to provide manufacturing capacity and
flexibility and higher freight, logistics and material costs. In the three
months ended May 1, 2022, three customers each accounted for at least 10 percent
of this segment's net sales, and together they accounted for approximately 45
percent of this segment's total net sales.

The following regions accounted for at least 30 percent of total net sales for the Semiconductor Systems segment for one or more of the periods presented.





                        Three Months Ended                                       Six Months Ended
                 May 1,                        May 2,                                          May 1,                 May 2,
                  2022                          2021                         Change             2022                   2021            Change

                                              (In millions, except percentages)
Korea   $      776           17%                 $ 1,237         31%                     (37) %    $ 1,734       19%     $ 2,363        31%        (27) %

China   $    1,422           32%                 $ 1,214         31%                      17  %    $ 2,708       30%     $ 1,924        26%         41  %



Applied Global Services Segment

The Applied Global Services segment provides integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity, including spares, upgrades, services, certain remanufactured earlier generation equipment and factory automation software for semiconductor, display and solar products.



Demand for Applied Global Services' solutions are driven by Applied's large and
growing installed base of manufacturing systems, and customers' needs to shorten
ramp times, improve device performance and yield, and optimize factory output
and operating costs. Industry conditions that affect Applied Global Services'
sales of spares and services are primarily characterized by increases in
semiconductor manufacturers' wafer starts and continued strong utilization
rates, growth of the installed base of equipment, growing service intensity of
newer tools, and the Company's ability to sell more comprehensive service
agreements.

Certain significant measures for the periods indicated were as follows:



                                     Three Months Ended                                          Six Months Ended
                         May 1,                        May 2,                                            May 1,               May 2,
                          2022                          2021                     Change                   2022                 2021                    Change

                                                       (In millions, except percentages and ratios)

Net sales            $     1,383                     $ 1,203                        $  180                      15  %       $ 2,703          $ 2,358          $  345                 15   %

Operating income     $       422                     $   358                        $   64                      18  %       $   825          $   690          $  135                 20   %
Operating margin            30.5   %                    29.8  %                                        0.7 points              30.5  %          29.3  %                        1.2 points




Net sales for the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to
the same periods in the prior year primarily due to higher customer spending on
comprehensive service agreements, spares and legacy systems. Operating margin
for the three and six months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to the same
periods in the prior year primarily due to higher net sales, partially offset by
higher expense related to an increase in headcount to support business growth
and higher freight costs. In the three months ended May 1, 2022, two customers
accounted for at least 10 percent of this segment's net sales.

There was no single region that accounted for at least 30 percent of total net sales for the Applied Global Services segment for any of the periods presented.


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Display and Adjacent Markets Segment



The Display and Adjacent Markets segment encompasses products for manufacturing
liquid crystal and OLED displays, and other display technologies for TVs,
monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, smart phones, and
other consumer-oriented devices and equipment upgrades. The segment is focused
on expanding its presence through technologically-differentiated equipment for
manufacturing large-scale LCD TVs, OLEDs, low temperature polysilicon (LTPS),
metal oxide, and touch panel sectors; and development of products that provide
customers with improved performance and yields.

Display industry growth depends primarily on consumer demand for increasingly
larger and more advanced TVs as well as larger and higher resolution displays
for next-generation mobile devices. Uneven spending patterns by customers in the
Display and Adjacent Markets segment can cause significant fluctuations
quarter-over-quarter, as well as year-over-year.

Certain significant measures for the periods presented were as follows:



                                    Three Months Ended                                          Six Months Ended
                        May 1,                       May 2,                                               May 1,              May 2,
                         2022                         2021                       Change                    2022                2021                   Change

                                                       (In millions, except percentages and ratios)

Net sales            $     381                      $  375                           $    6                       2  %       $  747          $  786          $  (39)                (5)  %

Operating income     $      81                      $   65                           $   16                      25  %       $  157          $  130          $   27                 21   %
Operating margin          21.3   %                    17.3  %                                           4.0 points             21.0  %         16.5  %                        4.5 points




Net sales for the three months ended May 1, 2022 remained relatively flat
compared to the same period in the prior year. Net sales for the six months
ended May 1, 2022 decreased compared to the same period in the prior year
primarily due to lower customer investments in display manufacturing equipment
for mobile products, partially offset by an increase in customer investment in
display manufacturing equipment for TVs. Operating margin for the three and six
months ended May 1, 2022 increased compared to the same periods in the prior
year primarily due to favorable product mix. In the three months ended May 1,
2022, three customers each accounted for at least 10 percent of this segment's
net sales, and together they accounted for approximately 69 percent of this
segment's total net sales.

The following region accounted for at least 30 percent of total net sales for the Display and Adjacent Markets segment for one or more of the periods presented:



                         Three Months Ended                                        Six Months Ended
                   May 1,                          May 2,                                         May 1,              May 2,
                    2022                            2021                           Change          2022                2021           Change

                                              (In millions, except percentages)
China   $      321               84%                  $ 315           84%                      2%     $ 656       88%     $ 652        83%        1%





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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Applied's cash, cash equivalents and investments consist of the following:



                                                May 1,       October 31,
                                                 2022            2021

                                                      (In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents                      $ 3,331      $      4,995
Short-term investments                             591               464
Long-term investments                            2,102             2,055

Total cash, cash-equivalents and investments $ 6,024 $ 7,514

Sources and Uses of Cash



A summary of cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing
activities is as follows:

                                                Six Months Ended
                                         May 1, 2022       May 2, 2021

                                                 (In millions)

Cash provided by operating activities $ 3,073 $ 2,608 Cash used in investing activities $ (551) $ (435) Cash used in financing activities $ (4,188) $ (1,226)

Operating Activities



Cash from operating activities for the six months ended May 1, 2022 was $3.1
billion, which reflects net income adjusted for the effect of non-cash charges
and changes in working capital components. Non-cash charges included
depreciation, amortization, severance and related charges, share-based
compensation and deferred income taxes. Cash provided by operating activities
increased in the first six months of fiscal 2022 compared to the same period in
the prior year primarily due to higher net income and cash collections,
partially offset by higher inventory and income tax payments.

Applied has agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts
receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. Applied sells
its accounts receivable generally without recourse. Applied, from time to time,
also discounts letters of credit issued by customers through various financial
institutions. The discounting of letters of credit depends on many factors,
including the willingness of financial institutions to discount the letters of
credit and the cost of such arrangements. Applied sold $570 million and $671
million of account receivables during the six months ended May 1, 2022 and
May 2, 2021, respectively. Applied did not discount letters of credit issued by
customers or discount promissory notes during the six months ended May 1, 2022
and May 2, 2021, respectively.

Applied's working capital was $8.6 billion as of May 1, 2022 and $9.8 billion as of October 31, 2021.





Days sales outstanding for the three months ended May 1, 2022 and May 2, 2021
were 71 days and 55 days, respectively. Days sales outstanding varies due to the
timing of shipments and payment terms. The increase in days sales outstanding
was primarily due to unfavorable revenue linearity and lower accounts
receivables factoring compared to the same period in the prior year.

Investing Activities



Applied used $551 million of cash in investing activities during the six months
ended May 1, 2022. Capital expenditures totaled $354 million and purchases of
investments, net of proceeds from sales and maturities of investments were $197
million, during the six months ended May 1, 2022.

Applied's investment portfolio consists principally of investment grade money
market mutual funds, U.S. Treasury and agency securities, municipal bonds,
corporate bonds and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as
equity securities. Applied regularly monitors the credit risk in its investment
portfolio and takes appropriate measures, which may include the sale of certain
securities, to manage such risks prudently in accordance with its investment
policies.
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Financing Activities



Applied used $4.2 billion of cash in financing activities during the six months
ended May 1, 2022, consisting primarily of cash used for repurchases of common
stock of $3.6 billion, dividends to stockholders of $425 million and tax
withholding payments for vested equity awards of $256 million, partially offset
by proceeds from common stock issuance of $96 million.

In March 2022 and December 2021, Applied's Board of Directors declared quarterly
cash dividends, in the amount of $0.26 and $0.24 per share, respectively. The
dividend declared in March 2022 is payable in June 2022. Applied currently
anticipates that cash dividends will continue to be paid on a quarterly basis,
although the declaration of any future cash dividend is at the discretion of the
Board of Directors and will depend on Applied's financial condition, results of
operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well
as a determination by the Board of Directors that cash dividends are in the best
interests of Applied's stockholders.

In March 2022, Applied's Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase
program authorizing $6.0 billion in repurchases, which supplemented the
previously existing $7.5 billion authorization approved in March 2021. As of
May 1, 2022, approximately $7.4 billion remained available for future stock
repurchases under the repurchase program.

Applied has credit facilities for unsecured borrowings in various currencies of
up to $1.6 billion, of which $1.5 billion is comprised of a committed revolving
credit agreement (Revolving Credit Agreement) with a group of banks. The
Revolving Credit Agreement includes a provision under which Applied may request
an increase in the amount of the facility of up to $500 million for a total
commitment of no more than $2.0 billion, subject to the receipt of commitments
from one or more lenders for any such increase and other customary conditions.
The Revolving Credit Agreement is scheduled to expire in February 2025, unless
extended as permitted under the Revolving Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit
Agreement provides for borrowings in United States dollars that bear interest
for each advance at one of two rates selected by Applied, plus an applicable
margin, which varies according to Applied's public debt credit ratings. The
Revolving Credit Agreement includes financial and other covenants with which
Applied was in compliance as of May 1, 2022.

Remaining credit facilities in the amount of approximately $62 million are with
Japanese banks. Applied's ability to borrow under these facilities is subject to
bank approval at the time of the borrowing request, and any advances will be at
rates indexed to the banks' prime reference rate denominated in Japanese yen.

No amounts were outstanding under any of these facilities at both May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2021.



Applied has a short-term commercial paper program under which Applied may issue
unsecured commercial paper notes of up to a total amount of $1.5 billion. As of
May 1, 2022, Applied did not have any commercial paper outstanding but may issue
commercial paper notes under this program from time to time in the future. The
commercial paper program is backstopped by the Revolving Credit Agreement and
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement reduce the amount of commercial
paper notes Applied can issue.

Applied had senior unsecured notes in the aggregate principal amount of $5.5
billion outstanding as of May 1, 2022. See Note 10 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional discussion of
existing debt. Applied may seek to refinance its existing debt and may incur
additional indebtedness depending on Applied's capital requirements and the
availability of financing.

In the ordinary course of business, Applied provides standby letters of credit
or other guarantee instruments to third parties as required for certain
transactions initiated by either Applied or its subsidiaries. As of May 1, 2022,
the maximum potential amount of future payments that Applied could be required
to make under these guarantee agreements was approximately $532 million. Applied
has not recorded any liability in connection with these guarantee agreements
beyond that required to appropriately account for the underlying transaction
being guaranteed. Applied does not believe, based on historical experience and
information currently available, that it is probable that any amounts will be
required to be paid under these guarantee agreements.

Applied also has agreements with various banks to facilitate subsidiary banking operations worldwide, including overdraft arrangements, issuance of bank guarantees, and letters of credit. As of May 1, 2022, Applied has provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $297 million to cover these arrangements.


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Others



On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax
Act). The Tax Act requires a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated
earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The transition tax expense is payable in
installments over eight years, with eight percent due in each of the first five
years starting with fiscal 2018. As of May 1, 2022, Applied had $694 million of
total payments remaining, payable in installments in the next four years. Before
the Tax Act, U.S. income tax had not been provided for certain unrepatriated
earnings that were considered indefinitely reinvested. Income tax is now
provided for all unrepatriated earnings.

Beginning in fiscal 2023, the Tax Act eliminates the option to deduct research
and development expenditures currently and requires taxpayers to capitalize and
amortize them over five or fifteen years. Although Congress is considering
legislation that would defer the capitalization and amortization requirement,
there is no assurance that the provision will be repealed or otherwise modified.
If the requirement is not modified, it may reduce our cash flows beginning in
fiscal 2023.

Although cash requirements will fluctuate based on the timing and extent of
factors such as those discussed above, Applied's management believes that cash
generated from operations, together with the liquidity provided by existing cash
balances and borrowing capability, will be sufficient to satisfy Applied's
liquidity requirements for the next 12 months. For further details regarding
Applied's operating, investing and financing activities, see the Consolidated
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows in this report.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates



The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that
affect the amounts reported. Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements in Applied's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Note 1 of Notes to
Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in this report describe the
significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements. Certain of these significant accounting policies are
considered to be critical accounting policies.

A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the
presentation of Applied's consolidated financial statements and that requires
management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a
material effect on Applied's financial condition or results of operations.
Specifically, these policies have the following attributes: (1) Applied is
required to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time
of the estimate; and (2) different estimates Applied could reasonably have used,
or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, would have a
material effect on Applied's financial condition or results of operations.

Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be
determined with certainty. Applied bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions believed to be applicable and reasonable under
the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional
information is obtained and as Applied's operating environment changes. These
changes have historically been minor and have been included in the consolidated
financial statements as soon as they became known. In addition, management is
periodically faced with uncertainties, the outcomes of which are not within its
control and will not be known for prolonged periods of time. These uncertainties
include those discussed in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Based on a critical
assessment of its accounting policies and the underlying judgments and
uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, management believes
that Applied's consolidated financial statements are fairly stated in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
and provide a meaningful presentation of Applied's financial condition and
results of operations.

Management believes that the following are critical accounting policies and estimates:

Revenue Recognition



Applied recognizes revenue when promised goods or services (performance
obligations) are transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the
consideration to which Applied expects to be entitled in exchange for those
goods or services. Applied performs the following five steps to determine when
to recognize revenue: (1) identification of the contract(s) with customers, (2)
identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determination
of the transaction price, (4) allocation of the transaction price to the
performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognition of revenue when, or
as, a performance obligation is satisfied. Management uses judgment to identify
performance obligations within a contract and to determine whether multiple
promised goods or services in a contract should be accounted for separately or
as a group. Judgment is also used in interpreting commercial terms and
determining when transfer of control occurs. Moreover, judgment is used to
estimate the contract's transaction price and allocate it to each performance
obligation. Any material changes in the identification of performance
obligations, determination and allocation of the transaction price to
performance obligations, and determination of when transfer of control occurs to
the customer, could impact the timing and amount of revenue recognition, which
could have a material effect on Applied's financial condition and results of
operations.

Warranty Costs

Applied provides for the estimated cost of warranty when revenue is recognized.
Estimated warranty costs are determined by analyzing specific product, current
and historical configuration statistics and regional warranty support costs.
Applied's warranty obligation is affected by product and component failure
rates, material usage and labor costs incurred in correcting product failures
during the warranty period. As Applied's customer engineers and process support
engineers are highly trained and deployed globally, labor availability is a
significant factor in determining labor costs. The quantity and availability of
critical replacement parts is another significant factor in estimating warranty
costs. Unforeseen component failures or exceptional component performance can
also result in changes to warranty costs. If actual warranty costs differ
substantially from Applied's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty
liability would be required, which could have a material adverse effect on
Applied's business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Allowance for Credit Losses



Applied maintains an allowance for credit losses for estimated losses resulting
from the inability of its customers to make required payments. This allowance is
based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection
history and any customer-specific issues Applied has identified. Changes in
circumstances, such as an unexpected material adverse change in a major
customer's ability to meet its financial obligation to Applied or its payment
trends, may require Applied to further adjust its estimates of the
recoverability of amounts due to Applied, which could have a material adverse
effect on Applied's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Inventory Valuation



Inventories are generally stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value,
with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. The carrying value
of inventory is reduced for estimated obsolescence by the difference between its
cost and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future
demand. Applied evaluates the inventory carrying value for potential excess and
obsolete inventory exposures by analyzing historical and anticipated demand. In
addition, inventories are evaluated for potential obsolescence due to the effect
of known and anticipated engineering change orders and new products. If actual
demand were to be substantially lower than estimated, additional adjustments for
excess or obsolete inventory may be required, which could have a material
adverse effect on Applied's business, financial condition and results of
operations.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets



Applied reviews goodwill and intangible assets for impairment annually during
the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be
recoverable. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill and
intangible assets requires significant judgment, especially in emerging markets.
When reviewing goodwill for impairment, Applied first performs a qualitative
assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value.

In performing a qualitative assessment, Applied considers business conditions
and other factors including, but not limited to (i) adverse industry or economic
trends, (ii) restructuring actions and lower projections that may impact future
operating results, (iii) sustained decline in share price, and (iv) overall
financial performance and other events affecting the reporting units. If Applied
concludes that is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit
is less than its carrying amount, then a quantitative impairment test is
performed by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing it to
its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair
value, Applied would record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the
carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill over its fair value.

Applied determines the fair value of each reporting unit based on a weighting of
an income and a market approach. Applied bases the fair value estimates on
assumptions that it believes to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and
inherently uncertain. Under the income approach, Applied estimates the fair
value based on discounted cash flow method.

The estimates used in the impairment testing are consistent with the discrete
forecasts that Applied uses to manage its business, and considers any
significant developments during the period. Under the discounted cash flow
method, cash flows beyond the discrete forecasts are estimated using a terminal
growth rate, which considers the long-term earnings growth rate specific to the
reporting units. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to present value
using each reporting unit's weighted average cost of capital. The weighted
average cost of capital measures a reporting unit's cost of debt and equity
financing weighted by the percentage of debt and equity in a reporting unit's
target capital structure. In addition, the weighted average cost of capital is
derived using both known and estimated market metrics, and is adjusted to
reflect both the timing and risks associated with the estimated cash flows. The
tax rate used in the discounted cash flow method is the median tax rate of
comparable companies and reflects Applied's current international structure,
which is consistent with the market participant perspective. Under the market
approach, Applied uses the guideline company method which applies market
multiples to forecasted revenues and earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization. Applied uses market multiples that are consistent
with comparable publicly-traded companies and considers each reporting unit's
size, growth and profitability relative to its comparable companies.

Intangible assets, such as purchased technology, are generally recorded in
connection with a business acquisition. The value assigned to intangible assets
is usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the
success and life cycle of products and technology acquired. If actual product
acceptance differs significantly from the estimates, Applied may be required to
record an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the reporting unit
to its estimated fair value.
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Income Taxes



Applied's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate are affected by the
geographical composition of pre-tax income which includes jurisdictions with
differing tax rates, conditional reduced tax rates and other income tax
incentives. It is also affected by events that are not consistent from period to
period, such as changes to income tax laws and the resolution of prior years'
income tax filings.

Applied recognizes a current tax liability for the estimated amount of income
tax payable on tax returns for the current fiscal year. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred
tax assets are also recognized for net operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance to the
extent it is more likely than not that they are not expected to be realized.

Applied recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more
likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the
taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax
benefits recognized from such positions are estimated based on the largest
benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate
settlement. Any changes in judgment related to uncertain tax positions are
recognized in Applied's provision for income taxes in the quarter in which such
change occurs. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are
recognized in Applied's provision for income taxes.

The calculation of Applied's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate
involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the
application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner
inconsistent with Applied's expectations could have an adverse material impact
on Applied's results of operations and financial condition.

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Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Results



Management uses non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the Company's
operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as
performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes
these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and
investors' ability to review the Company's business from the same perspective as
the Company's management and facilitate comparisons of this period's results
with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does
not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance.

The non-GAAP adjusted financial measures presented below are adjusted to exclude
the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items
related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any
associated adjustments; certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19;
impairments of assets; gain or loss on strategic investments; certain income tax
items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect
related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable
financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided
in the financial tables presented below. There are limitations in using non-GAAP
financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from
non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain
items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The
presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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The following tables present a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted consolidated results:




                            APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
                                                                Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                                                  May 1,                  May 2,           May 1,           May 2,
(In millions, except percentages)                                  2022                    2021             2022             2021
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis                             $   2,927                $ 2,653          $ 5,886          $ 5,002
Certain items associated with acquisitions1                            7                      7               13               15
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -               12

Other charges                                                          -                      2                -                2
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit                                 $   2,934                $ 2,662          $ 5,899          $ 5,031
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin                                      47.0  %                47.7  %          47.1  %          46.8  %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis                         $   1,894                $ 1,579          $ 3,870          $ 2,862
Certain items associated with acquisitions1                           10                     12               19               25
Acquisition integration and deal costs                                 9                     11               13               35
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -               24

Severance and related charges3                                         -                      6               (4)             158

Deal termination fee                                                   -                    154                -              154
Other charges                                                          -                      6                -                6
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income                             $   1,913                $ 1,768          $ 3,898          $ 3,264
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin                                  30.6  %                31.7  %          31.1  %          30.4  %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis                               $   1,536                $ 1,330          $ 3,328          $ 2,460
Certain items associated with acquisitions1                           10                     12               19               25
Acquisition integration and deal costs                                12                     12               16               36

Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -               24
Severance and related charges3                                         -                      6               (4)             158
Deal termination fee                                                   -                    154                -              154
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net                    (2)                     6                -                4
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net                 (28)                   (26)             (33)             (32)

Other charges                                                          -                      6                -                6

Income tax effect of share-based compensation4                        14                      6              (44)             (23)

Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers

                                                       81                     17               99               37

Resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items

                                                              7                    (10)             (55)             (13)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5                             6                     (4)               6              (45)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income                                   $   1,636                $ 1,509          $ 3,332          $ 2,791

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting

of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

2 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 The severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement

program offered to certain eligible employees. 4 GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over

the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.

5 Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in

income before income taxes.


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                            APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS


                                                               Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended
                                                                May 1,                    May 2,             May 1,          May 2,
(In millions, except per share amounts)                          2022                      2021               2022            2021

Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis              $   1.74                $    1.43             $ 3.74          $ 2.66
Certain items associated with acquisitions                        0.01                     0.01               0.02            0.02
Acquisition integration and deal costs                            0.01                     0.01               0.02            0.03
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19                     -                        -                  -            0.02

Severance and related charges                                        -                     0.01                  -            0.13
Deal termination fee                                                 -                     0.17                  -            0.17
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net                   -                     0.01                  -               -
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net             (0.03)                   (0.03)             (0.04)          (0.02)

Income tax effect of share-based compensation                     0.02                     0.01              (0.05)          (0.02)

Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers

                                                   0.09                     0.02               0.11            0.04

Resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items

                                                         0.01                    (0.01)             (0.06)          (0.01)

Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share                  $   1.85                $    1.63             $ 3.74          $ 3.02
Weighted average number of diluted shares                             883                         927             890             926


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The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted
segment results:

                            APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
         UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

                                                                Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                                                  May 1,                  May 2,           May 1,           May 2,
(In millions, except percentages)                                  2022                    2021             2022             2021

Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income Reported operating income - GAAP basis

$   1,648                $ 1,542          $ 3,419          $ 2,803
Certain items associated with acquisitions1                            8                     10               15               20
Acquisition integration costs                                          -                      -                -               (2)
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -               12

Other charges                                                          -                      3                -                3
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income                             $   1,656                $ 1,555          $ 3,434          $ 2,836
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin                                  37.1  %                39.1  %          38.0  %          37.7  %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis                         $     422                $   358          $   825          $   690

Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -                8

Other charges                                                          -                      1                -                1
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income                             $     422                $   359          $   825          $   699
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin                                  30.5  %                29.8  %          30.5  %          29.6  %

Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income Reported operating income - GAAP basis

$      81                $    65          $   157          $   130
Certain items associated with acquisitions1                            1                      1                2                2

Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192                      -                      -                -                1
Severance and related charges3                                         -                      -                -                8
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income                             $      82                $    66          $   159          $   141
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin                                  21.5  %                17.6  %          21.3  %          17.9  %


1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting

of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

2 Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 The severance and related charges related to workforce reduction actions globally

across the Display and Adjacent Markets business.




Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above
does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses
that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated
operating income.


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