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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Applied Materials (AMAT)

Applied Materials to raise Besi stake to about 20% via accelerated share purchase

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 m&a

Applied Materials entered into an accelerated share purchase agreement on October 26, 2026, to buy more shares of BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi). Including its existing holding, Applied would own about 20% of Besi's outstanding shares. Delivery of the shares depends on the expiration or termination of the HSR Act waiting period, and the filing gives no purchase price or financial impact.

Key points

  • Post-purchase ownership would be about 20% of Besi's outstanding common stock, including Applied's existing shares.
  • Applied first invested in Besi in April 2025 and says the stake is long term.
  • Share delivery is subject to the expiration or termination of the HSR Act waiting period.
  • Applied says it has no current intention to go above 20% and does not intend to seek a Besi board seat.

The filing

CompanyApplied Materials (AMAT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 26, 2026, 4:34 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-067303

Items reported: 8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:18 PM ET, from this filing only.

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