Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) today announced that it plans to donate $250,000 to the ongoing relief efforts following Tuesday’s tragic events in the United States, and match Company employee donations up to an additional $750,000. This follows the Company’s immediate efforts to mobilize a program throughout North America to assist employees interested in donating blood for medical treatment.

“All citizens of the world were affected by these tragic events and we are committed to assisting those who are suffering. Our hopes and thoughts are with the victims and families affected by these terrible tragedies,” said James C. Morgan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Materials.

Applied Materials (Nasdaq:AMAT), the largest supplier of products and services to the global semiconductor industry, is one of the world’s leading information infrastructure providers. Applied Materials enables Information for Everyone(TM) by helping semiconductor manufacturers produce more powerful, portable and affordable chips. Applied Materials’ Web site is www.appliedmaterials.com.