Applied Materials Names Bob Halliday Chief Financial Officer

2013-02-26 14:46:31 -
SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 26, 2013 - Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT)
announced today that Bob Halliday has been named senior vice president and chief
financial officer.  Halliday previously was executive vice president and chief
financial officer of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates prior to
Applied's acquisition of the company in November 2011.

"Bob offers both a leading track record of accomplishment as a chief financial
officer as well as deep experience in our industry to help drive Applied's
financial performance," said Mike Splinter, chairman and CEO.  "I am confident
that he will be an outstanding leader for our global finance team as we execute
our growth strategy and will be a strong liaison with the investment community."

Since the acquisition of Varian, Halliday has served as general manager of the
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  unit within Applied's Silicon Systems Group.  During his
tenure, Varian achieved record financial and stock performance and Halliday was
named a top CFO by Institutional Investor magazine.  He earned master of
business administration and bachelor of science degrees from the Wharton School
of the University of Pennsylvania and has been a Certified Public Accountant.

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in providing
innovative equipment, services and software to enable the manufacture of
advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic products. 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.

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