Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
February 18 2015 - 4:56PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
Applied Materials, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on April 2, 2015.
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. |
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3225 OAKMEAD VILLAGE DRIVE
P.O. BOX 58039, M/S 1241 SANTA CLARA, CA 95054
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Meeting Information |
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
of Stockholders |
For holders as of: February 11, 2015 |
Date: April 2, 2015 Time: 11:00 a.m., Pacific
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Location: Applied Materials, Inc. |
Corporate Offices
3050 Bowers Avenue
Building I
Santa Clara, California
95054 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares
in Applied Materials, Inc. |
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this
notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side). |
We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse
side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT AND ANNUAL REPORT WITH FORM 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose
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1) BY INTERNET: |
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www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE: |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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3) BY E-MAIL*: |
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please
send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request
as instructed above on or before March 19, 2015 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote
In Person: At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now over the Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. You may vote over the Internet up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Telephone: To vote now by telephone, call 1-800-690-6903. You may vote by telephone up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on
Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by
requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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The Board of Directors unanimously recommends you vote FOR all of the nominees listed below and FOR proposals 2 and
3: |
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1. |
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Election of Directors |
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Nominees: |
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Aart J. de Geus |
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To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Applied Materials named executive officers. |
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Gary E. Dickerson |
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Stephen R. Forrest |
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To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Applied Materials independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2015. |
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Thomas J. Iannotti
Susan M. James |
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NOTE: The proposals to be voted on may also
include such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
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1f. |
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Alexander A. Karsner |
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Dennis D. Powell |
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Willem P. Roelandts |
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Michael R. Splinter |
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1j. |
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Robert H. Swan |
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