CEO STATEMENT FOR STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT

Applied Materials is an organization with strong values of responsibility and integrity. Our Standards of Business Conduct contains general guidelines for conducting business with the highest standards of ethics.

Applied Materials is committed to an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want you to feel comfortable in approaching your supervisor or management in instances where you believe violations of policies or standards have occurred.

In situations where you prefer to place an anonymous report in confidence, you are encouraged to use this helpline, hosted by a third-party helpline provider, EthicsPoint. You are encouraged to submit reports relating to violations stated in our Standards of Business Conduct, as well as asking for guidance related to policies and procedures and providing positive suggestions and stories.

The information you provide will be sent to us by EthicsPoint on a totally confidential and anonymous basis if you should choose. You have our guarantee that your comments will be heard.

See the EthicsPoint FAQs for more information.

Gary E. Dickerson
President and Chief Executive Officer