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On May 5, together with six other technology companies headquartered in Europe, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) cosigned a piece calling for swift government action across Europe
In the opinion piece, the technology companies urge governments across the region to create the conditions that will propel Europe to global technology leadership. According to ASML Holding NV and its partners, the region is losing its global competitiveness. Consequently, they are calling on governments to push for robust, market-driven sector policy support.
The remarks come on the heels of ASML Holding NV delivering first-quarter results that were within the guidance. Net sales totaled €8.8 billion, with gross margin at 53% and earnings per basic share at €7.15. The chief executive officer reiterated that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the semiconductor industry’s growth outlook as it continues to solidify, driven by AI-related infrastructure investment.