ASML Holding N.V.

ASML Holding N.V. is a leading provider of lithography solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company develops, produces, markets, sells, upgrades, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems. Its product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems (both immersion and dry), and metrology and inspection systems such as YieldStar optical metrology and HMI electron beam solutions. ASML also offers computational lithography solutions, control software, and refurbished lithography systems. Additionally, it provides customer support and related services to help chipmakers produce integrated circuits. The company serves a global customer base across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

ASML Holding N.V. is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NasdaqGS) under the ticker symbol ASML. Its shares trade in U.S. dollars (USD). The company is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and its primary listing is on the Nasdaq, making it accessible to U.S. and international investors. ASML also has a secondary listing on Euronext Amsterdam. The use of USD on Nasdaq facilitates trading for a broad investor base, while the company's financial reports are prepared in euros, reflecting its Dutch domicile.

ASML operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. This industry focuses on providing the machinery, tools, and materials required to manufacture semiconductor devices, such as microchips. ASML is a key player in this space, specializing in lithography systems that are essential for printing intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. Its technology enables the production of advanced semiconductor nodes used in everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence processors. The company's innovations, particularly in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, have positioned it as a critical supplier to major chipmakers worldwide.

ASML Holding N.V. is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1984 and originally named ASM Lithography Holding N.V. before rebranding to ASML in 2001. ASML serves a global market, with operations in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, rest of Asia, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. Its customers are primarily semiconductor manufacturers that rely on ASML's lithography, metrology, and inspection systems to produce integrated circuits. The company's extensive geographic reach reflects the worldwide demand for advanced chipmaking equipment.

ASML generates revenue through the sale, upgrade, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. Its primary products include extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems (immersion and dry), and metrology and inspection systems like YieldStar and HMI electron beam solutions. The company also offers computational lithography software and control software solutions. Additionally, ASML refurbishes older lithography systems and provides customer support services, including maintenance and technical assistance. By selling both new systems and aftermarket services, ASML creates recurring revenue streams. Its customers are chipmakers who use these systems to produce integrated circuits for various electronic devices.