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Applied Materials signs conditional agreement to increase Besi stake toward 20%, beyond 2025 purchase and Oct1 partnership

Applied Materials announced on 26 Oct 2026 at 16:30 EDT it entered an accelerated share purchase agreement to increase its investment in Besi from its initial April 2025 position toward ~20% of shares. Delivery is subject to US HSR antitrust waiting period. It is distinct from Oct1 EPIC collaboration expansion and does not constitute completed share delivery or an acquisition of Besi.