Applied Materials Inc.: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2023 vs 2022  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-07-05
Other years: 2025 vs 2024 · 2024 vs 2023
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🟢 New in Current Filing We may not continue to declare cash dividends or repurchase our shares. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing the Programs* 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Gross Margin 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing The continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global measures taken in response have adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, Applied’s operations and financial results. 🔒
🟡 Modified Supply chain disruptions, manufacturing interruptions or delays, or the failure to accurately forecast customer demand, could affect our ability to meet customer demand, lead to higher costs, or result in excess or obsolete inventory. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to cybersecurity threats and incidents. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Severance and Related Charges 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks associated with business combinations, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to the risks of operating a global business. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to ongoing changes in the various industries in which we operate. 🔒
🟡 Modified Introduction 🔒
🟡 Modified The industries we serve can be volatile and difficult to predict. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Introduction 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks related to the global regulatory environment. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to ongoing changes specific to the semiconductor industry. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks associated with an uncertain global economy. 🔒
🟡 Modified The industries in which we operate are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological and market changes. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks related to legal proceedings, claims and investigations. 🔒
🟡 Modified The ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees is vital to our success. 🔒
🟡 Modified Results of Operations 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Deal Termination Fee 🔒
🟡 Modified We are subject to risks associated with environmental, health and safety regulations. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks associated with a highly concentrated customer base. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our environmental, social and governance strategies and targets could result in additional costs, and our inability to achieve them could have an adverse impact on our reputation and performance. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our indebtedness and debt covenants could adversely affect our financial condition and business. 🔒
🟡 Modified We operate in jurisdictions with complex and changing tax laws. 🔒
🟡 Modified Semiconductor Systems Segment 🔒
🟡 Modified Income Taxes 🔒
🟡 Modified Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks associated with expanding into new and related markets and industries. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to ongoing changes specific to the display industry. 🔒
🟡 Modified Applied Global Services Segment 🔒
🟡 Modified General and Administrative 🔒
🟡 Modified Research, Development and Engineering 🔒
🟡 Modified Market Information 🔒
🟡 Modified The failure to successfully implement enterprise resource planning and other information systems changes could adversely impact our business and operating results. 🔒
🟡 Modified We are exposed to risks related to protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. 🔒
🟡 Modified Interest Expense and Interest and Other Income (expense), net 🔒
🟡 Modified Performance Graph 🔒
🟡 Modified Marketing and Selling 🔒
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