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Exhibit 99.1
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APPLIED MATERIALS DELIVERS RECORD REVENUE AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Record revenue of $3.55 billion up 45 percent year over year
Strong year-over-year increases in gross margin and operating margin
Record EPS of $0.76 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.79

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 18, 2017 - Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2017.
Compared to the same period last year, net sales increased by 45 percent to $3.55 billion; gross margin grew 4.1 points to 45.1 percent; operating margin increased by 9.2 points to 26.5 percent; and earnings per share (EPS) grew 162 percent to $0.76. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, gross margin grew 3.6 points to 46.3 percent, operating margin increased by 8.6 points to 27.8 percent, and EPS grew 132 percent to $0.79.
The company generated $898 million in cash from operations and returned $390 million to shareholders through stock repurchases and cash dividends.
“Applied Materials delivered the highest quarterly revenue and earnings in our history, and we’ve now set new earnings records for four quarters in a row,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO.  “Across the company we have tremendous momentum as our markets are strong and getting stronger, and we’re sustainably growing faster than these markets by expanding our served opportunity and gaining share.”

Quarterly Results Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change
 
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
 
Q2 FY2017
vs.
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2017
vs.
Q2 FY2016
 
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales
$
3,546

 
$
3,278

 
$
2,450

 
8
%
 
45
%
Gross margin
45.1
%
 
44.1
%
 
41.0
%
 
1.0 points

 
4.1 points

Operating margin
26.5
%
 
24.6
%
 
17.3
%
 
1.9 points

 
9.2 points

Net income
$
824

 
$
703

 
$
320

 
17
%
 
158
%
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.76

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.29

 
17
%
 
162
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin
46.3
%
 
45.4
%
 
42.7
%
 
0.9 points

 
3.6 points

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
27.8
%
 
26.0
%
 
19.2
%
 
1.8 points

 
8.6 points

Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$
861

 
$
732

 
$
376

 
18
%
 
129
%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS
$
0.79

 
$
0.67

 
$
0.34

 
18
%
 
132
%







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A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.
Business Outlook
In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, Applied expects net sales to be in the range of $3.6 billion to $3.75 billion; the midpoint of the range would be an increase of approximately 30 percent, year over year. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.79 to $0.87; the midpoint of the range would be an increase of approximately 66 percent, year over year.
This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.04 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information
Semiconductor Systems
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales
$
2,404

 
$
2,150

 
$
1,587

Foundry
41
%
 
50
%
 
30
%
DRAM
19
%
 
16
%
 
20
%
Flash
33
%
 
25
%
 
42
%
Logic and other
7
%
 
9
%
 
8
%
Operating income
808

 
690

 
364

Operating margin
33.6
%
 
32.1
%
 
22.9
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
854

 
$
736

 
$
410

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
35.5
%
 
34.2
%
 
25.8
%

Applied Global Services
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales
$
724

 
$
676

 
$
633

Operating income
194

 
178

 
165

Operating margin
26.8
%
 
26.3
%
 
26.1
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
195

 
$
179

 
$
165

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
26.9
%
 
26.5
%
 
26.1
%












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Display and Adjacent Markets
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales
$
391

 
$
422

 
$
187

Operating income
84

 
115

 
31

Operating margin
21.5
%
 
27.3
%
 
16.6
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
84

 
$
115

 
$
31

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
21.5
%
 
27.3
%
 
16.6
%

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted to exclude the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; income tax items and certain other discrete adjustments. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.
Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of our performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.




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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base;  our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our most recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.


About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:
Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977






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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
 
April 30,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
Net sales
$
3,546

 
$
3,278

 
$
2,450

 
$
6,824

 
$
4,707

Cost of products sold
1,946

 
1,833

 
1,446

 
3,779

 
2,787

Gross profit
1,600

 
1,445

 
1,004

 
3,045

 
1,920

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research, development and engineering
437

 
417

 
386

 
854

 
760

Marketing and selling
116

 
118

 
102

 
234

 
208

General and administrative
107

 
103

 
91

 
210

 
173

Total operating expenses
660

 
638

 
579

 
1,298

 
1,141

Income from operations
940

 
807

 
425

 
1,747

 
779

Interest expense
44

 
38

 
37

 
82

 
79

Interest and other income, net
12

 
2

 
7

 
14

 
9

Income before income taxes
908

 
771

 
395

 
1,679

 
709

Provision for income taxes
84

 
68

 
75

 
152

 
103

Net income
$
824

 
$
703

 
$
320

 
$
1,527

 
$
606

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.76

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.29

 
$
1.42

 
$
0.54

Diluted
$
0.76

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.29

 
$
1.40

 
$
0.53

Weighted average number of shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
1,078

 
1,078

 
1,113

 
1,078

 
1,130

Diluted
1,087

 
1,089

 
1,119

 
1,088

 
1,137








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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In millions)
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
October 30,
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,944

 
$
3,491

 
$
3,406

Short-term investments
1,800

 
656

 
343

Accounts receivable, net
2,381

 
2,369

 
2,279

Inventories
2,609

 
2,281

 
2,050

Other current assets
284

 
297

 
275

Total current assets
12,018

 
9,094

 
8,353

Long-term investments
961

 
909

 
929

Property, plant and equipment, net
969

 
949

 
937

Goodwill
3,330

 
3,316

 
3,316

Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net
490

 
527

 
575

Deferred income taxes and other assets1
472

 
449

 
460

Total assets
$
18,240

 
$
15,244

 
$
14,570

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable, notes payable and accrued expenses
2,310

 
2,139

 
2,256

Customer deposits and deferred revenue
1,787

 
1,669

 
1,376

Total current liabilities
4,097

 
3,808

 
3,632

Long-term debt1
5,302

 
3,125

 
3,125

Other liabilities
629

 
624

 
596

Total liabilities
10,028

 
7,557

 
7,353

Total stockholders’ equity
8,212

 
7,687

 
7,217

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
18,240

 
$
15,244

 
$
14,570



1 Balances reflect the effects of the retrospective adoption of the authoritative guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, which required debt issuance costs to be presented as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. These amounts were originally recorded under Other Assets.






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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
April 30,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
824

 
$
703

 
$
320

 
$
1,527

 
$
606

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
103

 
97

 
96

 
200

 
192

Share-based compensation
53

 
54

 
48

 
107

 
102

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(4
)
 
(44
)
 
(3
)
 
(48
)
 
(13
)
Deferred income taxes
(16
)
 
25

 
(22
)
 
9

 
(7
)
Other

 
9

 
5

 
9

 
15

Net change in operating assets and liabilities
(62
)
 
(198
)
 
37

 
(260
)
 
(207
)
Cash provided by operating activities
898

 
646

 
481

 
1,544

 
688

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(77
)
 
(64
)
 
(47
)
 
(141
)
 
(115
)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(26
)
 

 
(8
)
 
(26
)
 
(8
)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
601

 
286

 
232

 
887

 
473

Purchases of investments
(1,779
)
 
(589
)
 
(182
)
 
(2,368
)
 
(464
)
Cash used in investing activities
(1,281
)
 
(367
)
 
(5
)
 
(1,648
)
 
(114
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt borrowings (repayments), net of issuance costs
2,176

 

 

 
2,176

 
(1,205
)
Proceeds from common stock issuances and others
46

 

 
42

 
46

 
44

Common stock repurchases
(282
)
 
(130
)
 
(900
)
 
(412
)
 
(1,525
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
4

 
44

 
3

 
48

 
13

Payments of dividends to stockholders
(108
)
 
(108
)
 
(113
)
 
(216
)
 
(228
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
1,836

 
(194
)
 
(968
)
 
1,642

 
(2,901
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,453

 
85

 
(492
)
 
1,538

 
(2,327
)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
3,491

 
3,406

 
2,962

 
3,406

 
4,797

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
$
4,944

 
$
3,491

 
$
2,470

 
$
4,944

 
$
2,470

Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash payments for income taxes
$
30

 
$
35

 
$
51

 
$
65

 
$
95

Cash refunds from income taxes
$
6

 
$
2

 
$
98

 
$
8

 
$
103

Cash payments for interest
$
41

 
$
34

 
$
42

 
$
75

 
$
76







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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other
(In millions)
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
Unallocated net sales
$
27

 
$
30

 
$
43

Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses
(120
)
 
(152
)
 
(130
)
Share-based compensation
(53
)
 
(54
)
 
(48
)
Total
$
(146
)
 
$
(176
)
 
$
(135
)
Additional Information
 
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q2 FY2016
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
 
United States
383

 
317

 
272

% of Total
11
%
 
10
%
 
11
%
Europe
189

 
209

 
97

% of Total
5
%
 
6
%
 
4
%
Japan
332

 
235

 
260

% of Total
9
%
 
7
%
 
10
%
Korea
942

 
670

 
506

% of Total
27
%
 
20
%
 
21
%
Taiwan
863

 
1,103

 
311

% of Total
24
%
 
34
%
 
13
%
Southeast Asia
109

 
97

 
252

% of Total
3
%
 
3
%
 
10
%
China
728

 
647

 
752

% of Total
21
%
 
20
%
 
31
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employees (In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Regular Full Time
16.6

 
16.0

 
14.8









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 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
 
April 30,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis
$
1,600

 
$
1,445

 
$
1,004

 
$
3,045

 
$
1,920

Certain items associated with acquisitions1
41

 
42

 
41

 
83

 
83

Inventory reversals related to restructuring2

 

 

 

 
(1
)
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit
$
1,641

 
$
1,487

 
$
1,045

 
$
3,128

 
$
2,002

Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin
46.3
%
 
45.4
%
 
42.7
%
 
45.8
%
 
42.5
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income - GAAP basis
$
940

 
$
807

 
$
425

 
$
1,747

 
$
779

Certain items associated with acquisitions1
46

 
47

 
46

 
93

 
94

Acquisition integration costs
1

 
1

 

 
2

 

Reversals related to restructuring, net2

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
Other gains, losses or charges, net

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
987

 
$
852

 
$
470

 
$
1,839

 
$
871

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
27.8
%
 
26.0
%
 
19.2
%
 
26.9
%
 
18.5
%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income - GAAP basis
$
824

 
$
703

 
$
320

 
$
1,527

 
$
606

Certain items associated with acquisitions1
46

 
47

 
46

 
93

 
94

Acquisition integration costs
1

 
1

 

 
2

 

Reversals related to restructuring, net2

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net

 
5

 
(1
)
 
5

 
(3
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 
5

Other gains, losses or charges, net

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 

Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items
(6
)
 
(16
)
 
16

 
(22
)
 
(13
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments3
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$
861

 
$
732

 
$
376

 
$
1,593

 
$
678



These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
 
 
2
Results for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 included favorable adjustments associated with the cost reductions in the solar business.
 
 
3
These amounts represent non-GAAP adjustments above multiplied by the effective tax rate within the jurisdictions the adjustments affect.






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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
 
April 30,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis
$
0.76

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.29

 
$
1.40

 
$
0.53

Certain items associated with acquisitions
0.04

 
0.04

 
0.04

 
0.08

 
0.08

Reinstatement of federal R&D tax credit, resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items
(0.01
)
 
(0.02
)
 
0.01

 
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share
$
0.79

 
$
0.67

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.46

 
$
0.60

Weighted average number of diluted shares
1,087

 
1,089

 
1,119

 
1,088

 
1,137


 
 







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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)
April 30,
2017
 
January 29,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
 
April 30,
2017
 
May 1,
2016
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income - GAAP basis
$
808

 
$
690

 
$
364

 
$
1,498

 
$
629

Certain items associated with acquisitions1
46

 
46

 
46

 
92

 
93

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
854

 
$
736

 
$
410

 
$
1,590

 
$
722

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
35.5
%
 
34.2
%
 
25.8
%
 
34.9
%
 
24.4
%
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income - GAAP basis
$
194

 
$
178

 
$
165

 
$
372

 
$
314

Acquisition integration costs
1

 
1

 

 
2

 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
195

 
$
179

 
$
165

 
$
374

 
$
314

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
26.9
%
 
26.5
%
 
26.1
%
 
26.7
%
 
25.3
%
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported operating income - GAAP basis
$
84

 
$
115

 
$
31

 
$
199

 
$
79

Certain items associated with acquisitions1

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$
84

 
$
115

 
$
31

 
$
199

 
$
79

Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin
21.5
%
 
27.3
%
 
16.6
%
 
24.5
%
 
17.9
%
 
These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.





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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Semiconductor Systems
Q2 FY2017
 
Q1 FY2017
 
Q4 FY2016
 
Q3 FY2016
 
Q2 FY2016
 
Q1 FY2016
 
FY2015
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Net Sales
$
2,404

 
$
2,150

 
$
2,127

 
$
1,786

 
$
1,587

 
$
1,373

 
$
6,135

Foundry
41
%
 
50
%
 
52
%
 
37
%
 
30
%
 
36
%
 
39
%
DRAM
19
%
 
16
%
 
10
%
 
11
%
 
20
%
 
28
%
 
27
%
Flash
33
%
 
25
%
 
23
%
 
41
%
 
42
%
 
19
%
 
21
%
Logic and other
7
%
 
9
%
 
15
%
 
11
%
 
8
%
 
17
%
 
13
%