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Other Events. On May 7, 2026, KLA Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) had approved a ten-for-one forward stock split (the “Stock Split”) of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), to be effected through an amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”), which will also effect a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of the Compan…
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Other Events. On March 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) established a quarterly dividend level of $2.30 per share on the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, which represents the anticipated level at which dividends will be declared by the Board until the Board determines otherwise, beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in May 2026. This new dividend level represents a 21% increase over the Company’s most recent quarterly dividend of $1.…
Other Events. On February 5, 2026, KLA Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $1.90 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on March 3, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 17, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Other Events. As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 23, 2025, Emiko Higashi and Gary Moore were not standing for re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting, effectively ending each of their terms on November 5, 2025. On November 5, 2025, Michael McMullen was appointed Chair of the Compensation and Talent Committee, replacing Gary Moore. On November 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board declared a cash dividend…
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Other Events. On August 7, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board declared a cash dividend of $1.90 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on September 3, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 18, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 7, 2025, Gary Moore and Emiko Higashi notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KLA Corporation (the “Company”) of their respective decision to retire from the Board and the applicable committees of the Board, effective at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Each of Mr. Moore’s and Ms. Higashi’…
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The description contained under
and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement. The proceeds of the loans under the Credit Agreement may be used by the Company for general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries, including repaying the Company’s outstanding debt. The new revolving credit facility expires on July 3, 2030. The Credit Agreement is subject to two one-year extension options, at the request of the Company and with the consent of the lenders. Borrowings under the C…
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. On July 3, 2025, in connection with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company terminated all revolving loan commitments under the Prior Credit Facility. On such date, no revolving loans were outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility. Reference is hereby made to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 8, 2022 for a description of the terms of the Prior Credit Agreement.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 8, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KLA Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Susan J.S. Taylor to the Board and the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Taylor served as Chief Accounting Officer of Meta Platforms, Inc., a social media and technology company, from April 2017 until June 2023. From 2012 to 2017…
Other Events. On May 8, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board declared a cash dividend of $1.90 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on June 3, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KLA Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Jamie E. Samath to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Samath has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Technology, since January 1, 2025, at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (“Intuitive”), a global technology le…
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Other Events On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company established a quarterly dividend level of $1.90 per share on the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, which represents the anticipated level at which dividends will be declared by the Board until the Board determines otherwise, beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in May 2025. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the Board’s discretion and will depend on fin…
Other Events. On February 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of $1.70 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on March 4, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 24, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Regulation FD Disclosure. On December 2, 2024, U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security released new interim final rules adding new companies to the U.S. Entity List and further restricting our ability to provide certain semiconductor capital equipment products and services to China-based customers without a license (the “2024 BIS Rules”). The 2024 BIS Rules are complex, and we are still reviewing their application to our products and services. Following preliminary revie…
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 15, 2024, KLA Corporation (the “Company”) and Oreste Donzella, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, agreed that Mr. Donzella will transition to the role of part-time senior advisor to the Company beginning on April 14, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) and ending on August 16, 2026 (the “Advisor Period”). Mr. Donzella will rem…
Other Events. As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2024 Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 24, 2024, Marie Myers was not standing for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting, effectively ending her term on November 6, 2024, and the size of the Board was reduced from 10 to 9 directors. On November 6, 2024, (i) Kevin Kennedy was appointed Chair of the Audit Committee, replacing Marie Myers, and (ii) Robert Calderoni transitioned from the Compensation and Talent Committee to the…
of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 16, 2024, Marie Myers, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KLA Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company that she will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), and therefore her term as a director will end at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Myers…
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