Define: Materials
What does "Materials" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 4 definitions across 3 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (CATERPILLAR INC, seen in 1 filing)
Materials means any of the following in any form or media (i) formulae, algorithms, processes, procedures and methods, (ii) designs, ideas, concepts, research, discoveries, formulations, inventions (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) and invention disclosures, (iii) know how, trade secrets and proprietary information and methodologies, (iv) technology, (v) computer software (in both object and source code form), (vi) databases, (vii) expressions, works and factual and other compilations, (viii) protocols and specifications, (ix) visual, audio and audiovisual works (including art, illustrations, graphics, images, music, sound effects, recordings, lyrics, narration, text, animation, characters, designs and all other audio, visual, audiovisual and textual content), and (x) records of each of the foregoing, including documentation, design documents and analyses, studies, programming tools, plans, models, flow charts, reports, letters, memoranda and drawings.
Source: CATERPILLAR INC 10-Q
Definition 2 (AMGEN INC, seen in 1 filing)
Materials means biological and chemical materials including, Antibodies, Antibody Products, screens, animal models, cell lines, cells, vectors, nucleic acids, receptors and reagents.
Source: AMGEN INC 10-K
Definition 3 (AMGEN INC, seen in 1 filing)
Materials means materials used in Research, Development, or Commercialisation activities.
Source: AMGEN INC 10-K
Definition 4 (FEDEX CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Materials means any and all items that are created by Boeing or a third party, which are provided directly or indirectly from Boeing and serve primarily to contain, convey or embody information. Materials may include either tangible embodiments (for example, documents or drawings), or intangible embodiments (for example, software and other electronic forms) of information but excludes Aircraft Software.
Source: FEDEX CORP 10-K
Data extracted from 6 SEC EDGAR filings across 3 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.