ASM to invest in expansion in the Netherlands, signs Head of Terms with Almere Municipality and Province

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ASM (ticker: ASMIY) signed a Head of Terms with the Municipality of Almere and the Province of Flevoland to invest in a new global headquarters and R&D centre in Almere. The planned Weerwater Southside site will host R&D, product development and a training hub. ASM expects to invest several hundred million euros over coming years and links the project to its Growth-through-Innovation strategy and its ambition to reach over €5.7 billion sales by 2030. Next steps include translating the Head of Terms into detailed plans and finalising conditions with local authorities.

Positive

• Planned investment of several hundred million euros
• New global headquarters and R&D centre in Almere
• Supports ambition of >€5.7 billion sales by 2030
• Training hub and product development on site

Negative

• Project execution depends on access to skilled talent
• Requires a stable, favorable investment climate
• Needs reliable energy supply and strong infrastructure

Almere, The Netherlands
December 17, 2025

ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announced its intention to invest in a new facility in the Netherlands to support future growth. As part of this strategic investment, ASM signed a Head of Terms with the Municipality of Almere and the Province of Flevoland in the presence of minister Karremans of Economic Affairs.

The planned facility in Almere will serve as ASM’s new global headquarters and include a state-of-the-art R&D center, a dedicated training hub, and part of the group’s product development operations. Over the coming years, ASM expects to invest several hundred million euros in this project, marking a significant expansion of its presence and activities in the Netherlands.
This investment aligns with ASM’s Growth-through-Innovation strategy and supports its ambition to achieve over €5.7 billion in sales by 2030. The new site will strengthen ASM’s global R&D capabilities and reinforce its commitment to innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Hichem M’Saad, CEO of ASM, said: “ASM is growing rapidly, and to meet increasing demand of our customers we are expanding our R&D capabilities worldwide, including here in Europe. I’m delighted that we are ready to make a meaningful investment in Almere, which has been our home for more than two decades. This new facility will be a cornerstone for innovation and a catalyst for future growth.”

The Head of Terms was signed in the presence of ASM’s CEO Hichem M’Saad; CFO Paul Verhagen; Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans; alongside Mayor of Almere Hein van der Loo and the King’s Commissioner in Flevoland Arjen Gerritsen.

Minister Vincent Karremans commented: “This investment by ASM is a strong signal for the Netherlands as a hub for high-tech innovation. It will create jobs, strengthen our semiconductor ecosystem, and reinforce Europe’s strategic position in advanced technologies. We are proud to support ASM in this important step.”

The new facility will be located in the Weerwater Southside area of Almere. Signing this Head of Terms marks a major milestone in ASM’s investment process and the start of a new phase of collaboration with local authorities to finalize conditions and move toward execution. In the next stage, the Head of Terms will be translated into detailed plans and concrete actions from all parties. The success of this project will hinge on factors such as access to skilled talent, a stable and favorable investment climate, reliable energy supply, strong infrastructure, and a dynamic local ecosystem - essential elements for creating a world-class innovation hub.

ASM remains committed to Almere as its global headquarters - a choice made over 23 years ago for its strong business opportunities and excellent connectivity. This new investment builds on that foundation and leverages Almere’s ambition to create a vibrant high-tech campus, as well as its central position relative to major semiconductor hubs in the Netherlands and across Europe.

About ASM International

ASM International N.V., headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, and its subsidiaries design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, and have facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. ASM International's common stock trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: ASM). For more information, visit ASM's website at www.asm.com.

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FAQ

What did ASM (ASMIY) announce on December 17, 2025 about Almere?

ASM announced a Head of Terms to build a new global headquarters and R&D centre in Almere located in Weerwater Southside.

How much will ASM (ASMIY) invest in the Almere facility?

ASM expects to invest several hundred million euros over the coming years to develop the site.

What is the purpose of ASM's new Almere site for ASMIY shareholders?

The site will centralise R&D, product development and training, supporting growth and innovation linked to sales ambition.

How does the Almere investment relate to ASM's 2030 sales target?

ASM says the investment aligns with its Growth-through-Innovation strategy and supports its goal of over €5.7 billion in sales by 2030.

Which parties signed the Head of Terms with ASM (ASMIY)?

ASM signed with the Municipality of Almere and the Province of Flevoland, in the presence of the minister of Economic Affairs.

What are the main risks to completing ASM's Almere project?

Completion depends on securing skilled talent, a favorable investment climate, reliable energy, and strong infrastructure.