Applied Materials Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Results

• Company delivered year-over-year growth in orders, net sales and earnings per share
• FY2015 cash returns to shareholders increased by $1.33 billion year over year to $1.81 billion

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 - Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, display and solar industries, today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 25, 2015.

Fourth quarter orders were $2.42 billion, down 16 percent sequentially and up 7 percent year over year. Net sales were $2.37 billion, down 5 percent sequentially and up 5 percent year over year.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported fourth-quarter gross margin of 42.2 percent, operating margin of 19.3 percent, and net income of $347 million or $0.29 per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 40.5 percent, operating margin of 17.9 percent, and net income of $336 million or $0.28 per diluted share.

The company generated $471 million in cash from operations during the fourth quarter, paid dividends of $119 million and used $700 million to repurchase 44 million shares of common stock at an average price of $15.78.

Full Year Results

In fiscal 2015, orders grew 5 percent to $10.10 billion, net sales increased 6 percent to $9.66 billion, non-GAAP adjusted gross margin declined 1.2 percentage points to 42.9 percent, non-GAAP adjusted operating margin remained at 19.6 percent, and non-GAAP adjusted net income increased by 10.9 percent to $1.46 billion or $1.19 per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 40.9 percent, operating income of $1.69 billion or 17.5 percent of net sales, and net income of $1.38 billion or $1.12 per diluted share.

The company generated $1.16 billion in cash from operations in fiscal 2015, paid dividends of $487 million and used $1.33 billion to repurchase 76 million shares of common stock.

"In fiscal 2015, Applied Materials delivered year-over-year growth across our semiconductor, display and service businesses resulting in our highest earnings in four years," said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. "We have positioned the company for sustainable profitable growth and we are winning share, growing our service business and expanding our available market."

Quarterly Results Summary

								Change
		Q4 FY2015		Q3 FY2015		Q4 FY2014		Q4 FY2015 vs. Q3 FY2015		Q4 FY2015 vs. Q4 FY2014
		(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
New orders		$2,424		$2,892		$2,255		(16)%		7%
Net sales		$2,368		$2,490		$2,264		(5)%		5%
Gross margin		40.5%		40.9%		42.4%		(0.4) points		(1.9) points
Operating margin		17.9%		15.9%		18.2%		2.0 points		(0.3) points
Net income		$336		$329		$256		2%		31%
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)		$0.28		$0.27		$0.21		4%		33%

								Change
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results		Q4 FY2015		Q3 FY2015		Q4 FY2014		Q4 FY2015 vs. Q3 FY2015		Q4 FY2015 vs. Q4 FY2014
		(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin		42.2%		43.9%		44.2%		(1.7) points		(2.0) points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		19.3%		20.8%		19.5%		(1.5) points		(0.2) points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income		$347		$410		$338		(15)%		3%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS		$0.29		$0.33		$0.27		(12)%		7%

Applied's non-GAAP adjusted results exclude the impact of the following, where applicable: certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; and certain discrete adjustments and tax items. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also "Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures" section.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of fiscal 2016, Applied expects net sales to be down 2 percent to 9 percent sequentially. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.23 to $0.27.

This outlook excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.04 per share and does not exclude other non-GAAP adjustments that may arise subsequent to this release.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information

Silicon Systems	Q4 FY2015				Q3 FY2015				Q4 FY2014				FY2015				FY2014
	(In millions, except percentages)
New orders	$	1,444			$	2,007			$	1,334			$	6,581			$	6,132
Foundry	35		%		32		%		50		%		34		%		52		%
DRAM	21		%		18		%		20		%		25		%		14		%
Flash	31		%		39		%		12		%		28		%		21		%
Logic and other	13		%		11		%		18		%		13		%		13		%
Net sales	1,494				1,635				1,434				6,135				5,978
Operating income	318				411				305				1,410				1,391
Operating margin	21.3		%		25.1		%		21.3		%		23.0		%		23.3		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income	$	365			$	455			$	352			$	1,588			$	1,565
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin	24.4		%		27.8		%		24.5		%		25.9		%		26.2		%

Applied Global Services	Q4 FY2015				Q3 FY2015				Q4 FY2014				FY2015				FY2014
	(In millions, except percentages)
New orders	$	761			$	561			$	747			$	2,653			$	2,433
Net sales	637				665				592				2,531				2,200
Operating income	171				170				146				664				573
Operating margin	26.8		%		25.6		%		24.7		%		26.2		%		26.0		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income	$	170			$	173			$	146			$	667			$	576
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin	26.7		%		26.0		%		24.7		%		26.4		%		26.2		%

Display	Q4 FY2015				Q3 FY2015				Q4 FY2014				FY2015				FY2014
	(In millions, except percentages)
New orders	$	195			$	295			$	130			$	717			$	845
Net sales	191				151				190				780				615
Operating income	19				25				52				156				129
Operating margin	9.9		%		16.6		%		27.4		%		20.0		%		21.0		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income	$	19			$	26			$	52			$	158			$	131
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin	9.9		%		17.2		%		27.4		%		20.3		%		21.3		%

Energy and Environmental Solutions	Q4 FY2015				Q3 FY2015				Q4 FY2014				FY2015				FY2014
	(In millions, except percentages)
New orders	$	24			$	29			$	44			$	153			$	238
Net sales	46				39				48				213				279
Operating income (loss)	-				(52		)		(3		)		(61		)		15
Operating margin	-		%		(133.3		)%		(6.3		)%		(28.6		)%		5.4		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)	$	(1	)		$	(2	)		$	(1	)		$	(10	)		$	21
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin	(2.2		)%		(5.1		)%		(2.1		)%		(4.7		)%		7.5		%

Backlog Information

Applied's backlog remained essentially flat at $3.14 billion and included negative adjustments of $13 million. Backlog composition by reportable segment was as follows:

Silicon Systems	55	%
Applied Global Services	26	%
Display	16	%
Energy and Environmental Solutions	3	%

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Management uses non-GAAP adjusted results to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Applied believes these measures 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. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks, technology transitions, our financial performance and market share positions, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers' technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base;  our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our most recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management's current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries. Our technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:

Kevin Winston (editorial/media) 408.235.4498
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

		Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014				October 25,  2015				October 26,  2014
Net sales		$	2,368			$	2,490			$	2,264			$	9,659			$	9,072
Cost of products sold		1,409				1,472				1,305				5,707				5,229
Gross profit		959				1,018				959				3,952				3,843
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering		363				372				360				1,451				1,428
Marketing and selling		96				112				99				428				423
General and administrative		77				135				127				469				502
Loss (gain) on derivatives associated with   terminated business combination		-				3				(39		)		(89		)		(30		)
Total operating expenses		536				622				547				2,259				2,323
Income from operations		423				396				412				1,693				1,520
Interest expense		32				24				23				103				95
Interest income and other income, net		6				3				9				8				23
Income before income taxes		397				375				398				1,598				1,448
Provision for income taxes		61				46				142				221				376
Net income		$	336			$	329			$	256			$	1,377			$	1,072
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	0.28			$	0.27			$	0.21			$	1.13			$	0.88
Diluted		$	0.28			$	0.27			$	0.21			$	1.12			$	0.87
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic		1,182				1,221				1,220				1,214				1,215
Diluted		1,190				1,231				1,236				1,226				1,231

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	4,797			$	2,574			$	3,002
Short-term investments		168				169				160
Accounts receivable, net		1,739				1,991				1,670
Inventories		1,833				1,739				1,567
Other current assets		724				570				568
Total current assets		9,261				7,043				6,967
Long-term investments		946				958				935
Property, plant and equipment, net		892				882				861
Goodwill		3,302				3,304				3,304
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net		762				811				951
Deferred income taxes and other assets		145				155				156
Total assets		$	15,308			$	13,153			$	13,174
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt		$	1,200			$	400			$	-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,833				1,762				1,883
Customer deposits and deferred revenue		765				858				940
Total current liabilities		3,798				3,020				2,823
Long-term debt		3,342				1,547				1,947
Other liabilities		555				609				536
Total liabilities		7,695				5,176				5,306
Total stockholders' equity		7,613				7,977				7,868
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	15,308			$	13,153			$	13,174

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)		Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014				October 25,  2015				October 26,  2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	336			$	329			$	256			$	1,377			$	1,072
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash   provided by operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization	96				93				94				371				375
	Share-based compensation	46				46				45				187				177
	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(2		)		(3		)		(4		)		(56		)		(30		)
	Deferred income taxes	(159		)		18				15				(134		)		58
	Other	(11		)		43				(14		)		53				13
	Net change in operating assets and liabilities	165				(192		)		15				(635		)		135
Cash provided by operating activities		471				334				407				1,163				1,800
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(53		)		(49		)		(63		)		(215		)		(241		)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(2		)		(2		)		(12		)		(4		)		(12		)
Proceeds from sale of facility		-				-				25				-				25
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments		200				583				176				1,100				878
Purchases of investments		(202		)		(616		)		(179		)		(1,162		)		(811		)
Cash used in investing activities		(57		)		(84		)		(53		)		(281		)		(161		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs		2,581				-				-				2,581				-
Proceeds from common stock issuances and others, net		45				1				40				88				107
Common stock repurchases		(700		)		(625		)		-				(1,325		)		-
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		2				3				4				56				30
Payments of dividends to stockholders		(119		)		(123		)		(122		)		(487		)		(485		)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities		1,809				(744		)		(78		)		913				(348		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		-				1				-				-				-
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,223				(493		)		276				1,795				1,291
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		2,574				3,067				2,726				3,002				1,711
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period		$	4,797			$	2,574			$	3,002			$	4,797			$	3,002
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes		$	149			$	51			$	87			$	407			$	195
Cash refunds from income taxes		$	2			$	5			$	78			$	12			$	111
Cash payments for interest		$	7			$	39			$	7			$	92			$	92

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate Unallocated Expenses

(In millions)		Q4 FY2015				Q3 FY2015				Q4 FY2014				FY 2015				FY 2014
Share-based compensation		$	46			$	46			$	45			$	187			$	177
Certain items associated with terminated business combination		-				1				23				50				73
Loss (gain) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination, net		-				3				(39		)		(89		)		(30		)
Other unallocated expenses		39				108				59				328				368
Total corporate		$	85			$	158			$	88			$	476			$	588

Additional Information

		Q4 FY2015						Q3 FY2015						Q4 FY2014
New Orders and Net Sales by Geography
(In $ millions)		New Orders			Net Sales			New Orders			Net Sales			New Orders			Net Sales
United States		282			524			262			650			596			633
% of Total		12	%		22	%		9	%		26	%		26	%		28	%
Europe		155			140			142			134			198			178
% of Total		6	%		6	%		5	%		6	%		9	%		8	%
Japan		452			256			727			271			287			209
% of Total		19	%		11	%		25	%		11	%		13	%		9	%
Korea		207			216			349			308			251			187
% of Total		8	%		9	%		12	%		12	%		11	%		8	%
Taiwan		846			651			828			751			599			618
% of Total		35	%		27	%		29	%		30	%		27	%		27	%
Southeast Asia		100			131			142			94			113			136
% of Total		4	%		6	%		5	%		4	%		5	%		6	%
China		382			450			442			282			211			303
% of Total		16	%		19	%		15	%		11	%		9	%		14	%
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time		14.6						14.5						14.0

		FY 2015						FY 2014
New Orders and Net Sales by Geography
(In $ millions)		New Orders			Net Sales			New Orders			Net Sales
United States		1,323			2,335			2,200			1,966
% of Total		13	%		24	%		23	%		22	%
Europe		576			567			662			658
% of Total		6	%		6	%		7	%		7	%
Japan		1,786			1,015			1,031			817
% of Total		18	%		10	%		11	%		9	%
Korea		1,709			1,437			1,086			965
% of Total		17	%		15	%		11	%		10	%
Taiwan		2,808			2,376			2,740			2,702
% of Total		28	%		25	%		28	%		30	%
Southeast Asia		430			397			412			356
% of Total		4	%		4	%		4	%		4	%
China		1,472			1,532			1,517			1,608
% of Total		14	%		16	%		16	%		18	%

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

		Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014				October 25,  2015				October 26,  2014
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis		$	959			$	1,018			$	959			$	3,952			$	3,843
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		42				41				42				162				158
Inventory charges related to restructuring3, 4		1				34				-				35				-
Acquisition integration costs		-				-				-				-				1
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net 7		(2		)		-				-				(2		)		-
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit		$	1,000			$	1,093			$	1,001			$	4,147			$	4,002
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin		42.2		%		43.9		%		44.2		%		42.9		%		44.1		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis		$	423			$	396			$	412			$	1,693			$	1,520
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		47				47				48				185				183
Acquisition integration costs		-				1				4				2				34
Loss (gain) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination, net		-				3				(39		)		(89		)		(30		)
Certain items associated with terminated business combination2		-				1				23				50				73
Restructuring, inventory charges and asset impairments3, 4, 5		(1		)		50				(2		)		49				5
Foreign exchange loss due to functional currency change6		-				19				-				19				-
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net 7		(13		)		-				(4		)		(13		)		(4		)
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income		$	456			$	517			$	442			$	1,896			$	1,781
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		19.3		%		20.8		%		19.5		%		19.6		%		19.6		%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis8		$	336			$	329			$	256			$	1,377			$	1,072
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		47				47				48				185				183
Acquisition integration costs		-				1				4				2				34
Loss (gain) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination, net		-				3				(39		)		(89		)		(30		)
Certain items associated with terminated business combination2		-				1				23				50				73
Restructuring, inventory charges and asset impairments3, 4, 5		(1		)		50				(2		)		49				5
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net		(2		)		(1		)		(5		)		4				(9		)
Foreign exchange loss due to functional currency change6		-				19				-				19				-
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net 7		(13		)		-				(4		)		(13		)		(4		)
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items8		(18		)		(21		)		50				(110		)		28
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(2		)		(18		)		7				(17		)		(38		)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income		$	347			$	410			$	338			$	1,457			$	1,314

1	These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2	These items are incremental charges related to the terminated business combination agreement with Tokyo Electron Limited, consisting of acquisition-related and integration planning costs.
3	Results for the three months ended October 25, 2015 included a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserves related to prior restructuring plans and $1 million of inventory charges related to cost reductions in the solar business. Results for the three months ended July 26, 2015 primarily included $34 million of inventory charges and $17 million of restructuring charges and asset impairments related to the solar business.
4	Results for fiscal 2015 primarily included $35 million of inventory charges, $17 million of restructuring charges and asset impairments related to cost reductions in the solar business, and a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserves related to prior restructuring plans.
5	Results for the three months ended October 26, 2014 included a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserve, and results for the twelve months ended October 26, 2014 included $5 million of employee-related costs related to the restructuring program announced on October 3, 2012.
6	Results for the three months ended July 26, 2015 and fiscal 2015 included a $19 million foreign exchange loss due to an immaterial correction of an error related to functional currency change.
7	These items are significant gains, losses, or charges during a period that are the result of isolated events or transactions which have not occurred frequently in the past and are not expected to occur regularly or be repeated in the future.
8	Amounts for fiscal 2015 included an adjustment to decrease the provision for income taxes by $35 million with a corresponding increase in net income, resulting in an increase in diluted earnings per share of $0.03. The adjustment was excluded in Applied's non-GAAP adjusted results and was made primarily to correct an error in the recognition of cost of sales in the U.S. related to intercompany sales, which resulted in overstating profitability in the U.S. and the provision for income taxes in immaterial amounts in each year since fiscal 2010.

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

		Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
(In millions except per share amounts)		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014				October 25,  2015				October 26,  2014
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis1		$	0.28			$	0.27			$	0.21			$	1.12			$	0.87
Certain items associated with acquisitions		0.04				0.03				0.04				0.14				0.13
Acquisition integration costs		-				-				-				-				0.02
Certain items associated with terminated business combination		-				-				0.01				0.03				0.05
Gain on derivatives associated with terminated business combination, net		-				-				(0.02		)		(0.05		)		(0.02		)
Restructuring, inventory charges and asset impairments		-				0.03				-				0.03				-
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items1		(0.02		)		(0.02		)		0.03				(0.09		)		0.02
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net		(0.01		)		-				-				(0.01		)		-
Foreign exchange loss due to functional currency change		-				0.02				-				0.02				-
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share		$	0.29			$	0.33			$	0.27			$	1.19			$	1.07
Weighted average number of diluted shares		1,190				1,231				1,236				1,226				1,231

1

Amounts for fiscal 2015 included an adjustment to decrease the provision for income taxes by $35 million with a corresponding increase in net income, resulting in an increase in diluted earnings per share of $0.03. The adjustment was excluded in Applied's non-GAAP adjusted results and was made primarily to correct an error in the recognition of cost of sales in the U.S. related to intercompany sales, which resulted in overstating profitability in the U.S. and the provision for income taxes in immaterial amounts in each year since fiscal 2010.

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

		Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)		October 25,  2015				July 26,  2015				October 26,  2014				October 25,  2015				October 26,  2014
Silicon Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis		$	318			$	411			$	305			$	1,410			$	1,391
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		47				44				46				178				172
Acquisition integration costs		-				-				1				-				2
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income		$	365			$	455			$	352			$	1,588			$	1,565
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		24.4		%		27.8		%		24.5		%		25.9		%		26.2		%
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis		$	171			$	170			$	146			$	664			$	573
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		-				-				-				1				3
Inventory charges related to restructuring2, 3		-				3				-				3				-
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net4		(1		)		-				-				(1		)		-
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income		$	170			$	173			$	146			$	667			$	576
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		26.7		%		26.0		%		24.7		%		26.4		%		26.2		%
Display Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis		$	19			$	25			$	52			$	156			$	129
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		-				1				-				2				2
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income		$	19			$	26			$	52			$	158			$	131
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		9.9		%		17.2		%		27.4		%		20.3		%		21.3		%
EES Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)
Reported operating income (loss) - GAAP basis		$	-			$	(52	)		$	(3	)		$	(61	)		$	15
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		-				2				2				4				6
Restructuring, inventory charges and asset impairments2, 3		(1		)		48				-				47				-
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)		$	(1	)		$	(2	)		$	(1	)		$	(10	)		$	21
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin		(2.2		)%		(5.1		)%		(2.1		)%		(4.7		)%		7.5		%

1	These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2	Results for the three months ended October 25, 2015 included a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserves related to prior restructuring plans and $1 million of inventory charges related to cost reductions in the solar business. Results for the three months ended July 26, 2015 primarily included $34 million of inventory charges and $17 million of restructuring charges and asset impairments related to the solar business.
3	Results for fiscal 2015 primarily included $35 million of inventory charges, $17 million of restructuring charges and asset impairments related to cost reductions in the solar business, and a $2 million favorable adjustment of restructuring reserves related to prior restructuring plans.
4	These items are significant gains, losses, or charges during a period that are the result of isolated events or transactions which have not occurred frequently in the past and are not expected to occur regularly or be repeated in the future.

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

	Three Months Ended
(In millions)	October 25, 2015				July 26, 2015
Operating expenses - GAAP basis	$	536			$	622
Loss on derivatives associated with terminated business combination	-				(3		)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	2				(16		)
Certain items associated with acquisitions	(5		)		(6		)
Acquisition integration costs	-				(1		)
Certain items associated with terminated business combination	-				(1		)
Foreign exchange loss due to functional currency change	-				(19		)
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net	11				-
Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses	$	544			$	576

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

	Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)	October 25, 2015
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a)	$	61
Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolutions of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items	18
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments	2
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b)	$	81
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c)	$	397
Certain items associated with acquisitions	47
Restructuring, inventory charges and asset impairments	(1		)
Gain on sale of strategic investments, net	(2		)
Other significant gains, losses or charges, net	(13		)
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d)	$	428
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c)	15.4		%
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d)	18.9		%

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