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Applied Materials Announces Results for Third Fiscal Quarter 2006.


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, Calif. -- Applied Materials Applied Materials, Inc. NASDAQ: AMAT (HKSE: 4336 ) is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel solar displays, solar , Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT AMAT Applied Materials (stock symbol)
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--Net Sales: $2.54 billion (13% increase quarter over quarter; 56% increase year over year)

--Net Income: $512 million (24% increase quarter over quarter; 39% increase year over year), including charges for equity-based compensation

--EPS: $0.33 ($0.07 increase quarter over quarter; $0.10 increase year over year), including charges for equity-based compensation

--New Orders: $2.67 billion (7% increase quarter over quarter; 82% increase year over year)

Applied Materials, Inc. reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended July July: see month.  30, 2006. Net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 were $2.54 billion, up 13 percent from $2.25 billion for the second fiscal quarter of 2006, and up 56 percent from $1.63 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2005. Gross margin for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 was 48.1 percent, up from 46.5 percent for the second fiscal quarter of 2006, and up from 43.9 percent for the third fiscal quarter of 2005. Net income for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 was $512 million, or $0.33 per share, up from net income of $413 million, or $0.26 per share, for the second fiscal quarter of 2006, and up from net income of $370 million, or $0.23 per share, for the third fiscal quarter of 2005.

Non-GAAP net income was $539 million, or $0.35 per share, for the third fiscal quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP adjustments consisted principally of $54 million of equity-based compensation charges before tax, or $0.03 per diluted di·lute  
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1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share after tax, and an in-process research and development charge of $14 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, associated with the acquisition of Applied Films Corporation. These items were offset by a $34 million tax benefit, or $0.02 per diluted share, primarily from the resolution of audits of prior years' income tax filings.

New orders of $2.67 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 increased 7 percent from $2.49 billion for the second fiscal quarter of 2006, and increased 82 percent from $1.47 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2005. Regional distribution of new orders for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 was: Taiwan Taiwan (tī`wän`), Portuguese Formosa, officially Republic of China, island nation (2005 est. pop. 22,894,000), 13,885 sq mi (35,961 sq km), in the Pacific Ocean, separated from the mainland of S China by the 100-mi-wide (161-km) Taiwan  21 percent, Japan 20 percent, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  18 percent, Korea Korea (kôrē`ə, kə–), Korean Hanguk or Choson, region and historic country (85,049 sq mi/220,277 sq km), E Asia.  16 percent, Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east.  and China 16 percent, and Europe Europe (yr`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000).  9 percent. Backlog Backlog

The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled.

Notes:
This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings.
 at the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2006 was $3.32 billion, compared to $2.93 billion at the end of the second fiscal quarter of 2006.

"This quarter's strong results demonstrated Applied's market leadership with continued growth in orders, revenue and profitability," said Mike Splinter SPLINTER - A PL/I interpreter with debugging features.

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, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Applied Materials. "Broad-based broad-based

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 demand for Applied Materials' nanomanufacturing Nanomanufacturing is a term used to describe either the production of nanoscaled materials, which can be powders or fluids, or to describe the manufacturing of parts "bottom up" from nanoscaled materials or "top down" in smallest steps for high precison, used in several  technology solutions and improved market position in key product areas increased revenues. Improved profitability was driven by higher utilization utilization,
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 of our factory, lower cycle times and other margin improvement programs.

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 our long-term Long-term

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 growth strategy by entering new high growth areas through the acquisition of Applied Films and the formation of Sokudo, a joint venture with Dainippon Screen. These investments, together with our innovative technology solutions for transistors, interconnects, lithography-enabling films and fab operations, uniquely position the company for new levels of performance," Splinter concluded.

During the third fiscal quarter of 2006, the company returned value to stockholders by repurchasing approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 31 million shares of common stock at an average price of $16.30 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $500 million, and paying $78 million in dividends.

Applied Materials will discuss its third fiscal quarter 2006 results, along with its outlook for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006, on a conference call today beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight For other uses, see Daylight (disambiguation).
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 Time. A webcast of the conference call will be available on Applied Materials' web site.

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 with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
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), consisting of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. ). Management uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. Applied believes that these measures are useful to investors because they enhance 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. These non-GAAP measures exclude charges related to (i) equity-based compensation, (ii) in-process research and development charges associated with the Applied Films acquisition, (iii) resolution of income tax audits, and (iv) asset impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

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 and restructuring restructuring - The transformation from one representation form to another at the same relative abstraction level, while preserving the subject system's external behaviour (functionality and semantics).  activities. These financial measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for net income or EPS prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of reported net income and reported EPS to non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS, respectively, are included at the end of this press release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
, including statements regarding the company's performance, strategic position, market share gains, operational efficiencies, growth strategy and opportunities, strategic investments, technology leadership, delivery of stockholder value and cash deployment Installing, setting up, testing and running. This military term, which means the placement of troops and equipment in the field, is widely used with computers as an alternate to the word "implementation.  strategies. Forward-looking statements may contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "may," "should," "will," "estimate," "forecast," "continue" or similar expressions, and include the assumptions that underlie such statements. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied Inferred from circumstances; known indirectly.

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 by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the sustainability of demand in the nanomanufacturing technology industry and broadening broad·en  
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To make or become broad or broader.



broad
 of demand for emerging applications such as solar, which are subject to many factors, including global economic conditions, business spending, consumer confidence, demand for electronic products and integrated circuits Integrated circuits

Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1.
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1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation.

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 uncertainties; customers' capacity requirements, including capacity utilizing the latest technology; the timing, rate, amount and sustainability of capital spending capital spending

Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years.
 for new nanomanufacturing technology; the company's ability to successfully develop, deliver and support a broad range of products and to expand its markets and develop new markets; the successful integration and performance of acquired businesses; the effectiveness of joint ventures; retention of key employees; the company's ability to maintain effective cost controls and to timely align align (līn),
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 its cost structure with business conditions; the company's ability to effectively manage its resources and production capability, including its supply chain; and other risks described in Applied Materials' Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof here·of  
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Formal or law of or concerning this

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. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT), is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology(TM) solutions for the electronics industry with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products. At Applied Materials, we apply nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
          CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                            Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
----------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands, except      July 31,   July 30,    July 31,   July 30,
 per share amounts)          2005       2006        2005       2006
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Net sales               $ 1,631,938 $ 2,543,443 $5,273,703 $ 6,648,721
Cost of products sold       914,849   1,320,089  2,947,959   3,543,043
                        ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Gross margin                717,089   1,223,354  2,325,744   3,105,678

Operating expenses:
  Research, development
   and engineering          236,448     304,326    703,799     853,086
  Marketing and selling      98,366     123,810    268,644     322,289
  General and
   administrative            79,578     117,083    256,876     333,889
  Restructuring and
   asset impairments              -      (2,646)         -     210,623
                        ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Income from operations      302,697     680,781  1,096,425   1,385,791

Interest expense              9,338       8,848     28,425      26,788
Interest income              45,948      50,578    123,055     147,899
                        ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Income before
 income taxes               339,307     722,511  1,191,055   1,506,902

Provision for/
 (benefit from)
  income taxes              (30,284)    210,471    227,869     439,268
                        ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Net income              $   369,591 $   512,040 $  963,186 $ 1,067,634
                        ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------

Earnings per share:
  Basic                 $      0.23 $      0.33 $     0.58 $      0.68
  Diluted               $      0.23 $      0.33 $     0.58 $      0.67

Weighted average
 number of shares:
  Basic                   1,630,895   1,550,744  1,654,740   1,571,534
  Diluted                 1,641,818   1,562,615  1,666,720   1,586,878
----------------------------------------------------------------------



                         APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          October 30,     July 30,
(In thousands)                              2005(1)         2006
----------------------------------------------------------------------

ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents             $   990,342      $ 1,308,457
  Short-term investments                  2,342,952        1,524,319
  Accounts receivable, net                1,615,504        2,294,318
  Inventories                             1,034,093        1,341,918
  Deferred income taxes                     581,183          610,757
  Assets held for sale                            -           43,662

  Other current assets                      271,003          284,248
                                        -----------      -----------

Total current assets                      6,835,077        7,407,679

Long-term investments                     2,651,927        2,324,505

Property, plant and equipment             3,011,110        2,741,702
Less: accumulated depreciation
 and amortization                        (1,736,086)      (1,711,035)
                                        -----------      -----------
  Net property, plant
   and equipment                          1,275,024        1,030,667

Goodwill, net                               338,982          548,848
Purchased technology and other
 intangible assets, net                      81,093          210,790
Investment in joint venture                       -          147,280
Deferred income taxes and
 other assets                                87,054          104,088
                                        -----------      -----------
Total assets                            $11,269,157      $11,773,857
                                        -----------      -----------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt     $     7,574      $     2,550
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses   1,618,042        2,189,539
  Income taxes payable                      139,798          239,718
                                        -----------      -----------
Total current liabilities                 1,765,414        2,431,807

Long-term debt                              407,380          406,970
Other liabilities                           167,814          269,136
                                        -----------      -----------
Total liabilities                         2,340,608        3,107,913
                                        -----------      -----------

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock                               16,067           15,339
  Additional paid-in capital                721,937                -
  Retained earnings                       8,227,793        8,692,135
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (37,248)         (41,530)
                                        -----------      -----------
Total stockholders' equity                8,928,549        8,665,944
                                        -----------      -----------

Total liabilities and
 stockholders' equity                   $11,269,157      $11,773,857
----------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Certain amounts in the October 30, 2005 consolidated condensed
    balance sheet have been reclassified to conform to the 2006
    presentation.



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

                           Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
----------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands, except      July 31,  July 30,    July 31,  July 30,
 per share amounts)          2005      2006        2005      2006
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Non-GAAP Net Income

Reported net income
 (GAAP basis)             $ 369,591 $ 512,040   $ 963,186  $1,067,634
Equity-based
 compensation expense (1)         -    53,684           -     160,716
Restructuring and
 asset impairments (2)            -    (2,646)          -     210,623
In-process research
 and development (3)              -    14,000           -      14,000
Resolution of audits
 of prior years' income
 tax filings               (131,761)  (33,915)   (131,761)    (33,915)
Income tax effect of
 non-GAAP adjustments             -    (3,861)          -    (114,348)
                          --------- ---------   ---------  -----------

Non-GAAP net income       $ 237,830 $ 539,302   $ 831,425  $1,304,710
                          --------- ---------   ---------  -----------

Non-GAAP Net Income
 Per Diluted Share

Reported net income per
 diluted share
 (GAAP basis)             $    0.23 $    0.33   $    0.58  $     0.67
Equity-based
 compensation expense             -      0.03           -        0.08
Restructuring and
 asset impairments                -         -           -        0.08
In-process research
 and development                  -      0.01           -        0.01
Resolution of audits of
 prior years' income
 tax filings                  (0.09)    (0.02)      (0.08)      (0.02)
                          --------- ---------   ---------  -----------

Non-GAAP net income -
 per diluted share        $    0.14 $    0.35   $    0.50  $     0.82

Shares used in diluted
 shares calculation       1,641,818 1,562,615   1,666,720   1,586,878
----------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Applied began expensing stock options in the first quarter of
    fiscal 2006.

(2) Results for the nine months ended July 30, 2006, included
    pre-tax asset impairment and restructuring charges of $211
    million, or $0.08 per diluted share after tax, associated
    primarily with the facilities disinvestment program initiated in
    the first fiscal quarter of 2006. Results for the third fiscal
    quarter ended July 30, 2006, included a net pre-tax benefit of
    $3 million consisting of a gain on disposition of a property held
    for sale, partially offset by costs associated with the facilities
    disinvestment program initiated in the first fiscal quarter of
    2006.

(3) In-process research and development charge associated with the
    acquisition of Applied Films Corporation in the third fiscal
    quarter of 2006. The in-process research and development charge is
    included in research, development and engineering expense on the
    Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations.
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