The source provides an extensive overview of Applied Materials, Inc., an American corporation specializing in equipment, software, and services for the manufacture of semiconductor chips and displays. The text details the company’s history since its founding in 1967, highlighting key events like its 1972 IPO, numerous acquisitions of technology companies, and several terminated merger attempts, including a major one with Tokyo Electron. Financial data is included, showcasing revenue and net income growth through 2024, and the organizational structure is broken down into three major sectors: Semiconductor Products, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. Finally, the document notes the company’s executive management, global locations, and current issues like a recent criminal investigation concerning US sanctions.