About ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)

Company Description:

ASML Holding N.V., a key player in the semiconductor industry, specializes in the development, production, marketing, sale, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment, consisting primarily of lithography systems. The company operates in a single business segment, which is the development, production, and sale of high-tech lithography, metrology, and software solutions.

Founded on April 1, 1984, ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands. It has grown to become a pivotal contributor to the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Main Product(s):

ASML's main products are photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These systems are critical in the production of integrated circuits or chips.

Short History of ASML Holding N.V.:

• 1984 – ASML was founded as a joint venture between Philips and Advanced Semiconductor Materials International (ASMI).
• 1988 – Introduction of PAS 2500 Stepper, a key product in semiconductor lithography.
• 1995 – ASML was listed on the NASDAQ and Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
• 2000 – The company acquired Silicon Valley Group, a major step in expanding its lithography product range.
• 2010s – ASML started focusing on extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) development.
• 2023 – Continues to lead in semiconductor lithography technology, with significant advancements in EUV systems.