Summary by Moomoo AI
Applied Materials, Inc. has announced its 2024 Annual Meeting, scheduled for March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, to be held at its location in Austin, Texas. Shareholders are encouraged to vote by March 6, 2024, on various proposals, including the election of directors, executive compensation, and the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2024. The company has also included two shareholder proposals in the proxy materials, one regarding the disclosure of lobbying policies and payments, and another requesting a report on pay gaps across race and gender, both of which the board recommends voting against. Shareholders have the option to view proxy materials online and can request a free paper or email copy by February 22, 2024. Voting can be done electronically via www.ProxyVote.com or in person at the meeting.