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ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) is a semiconductor machinery manufacturing company focused on lithography systems used in semiconductor production. The news flow provided highlights one recurring theme: detailed updates on transactions under ASML’s current share buyback program. These updates give a view into how the company repurchases its own shares over time.
Each news release on this page describes transactions conducted under ASML’s share buyback program, which the company states was announced on 10 November 2022. The releases typically present tables with the date, total repurchased shares, weighted average price, and total repurchased value for specific trading days. ASML notes that these regular updates are made public under the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).
Investors and observers can use this news page to review how ASML executes its share buyback program over successive weeks, including the pace of repurchases and the prices at which shares were bought. Because the company reports these figures for each period, the news items form a chronological record of buyback activity.
Alongside the numerical data, the news items refer readers to ASML’s own materials for further details on the share buyback program. For anyone following ASML stock, these updates offer insight into one aspect of the company’s capital allocation and how it communicates such actions under applicable regulations. Bookmarking this page allows users to track new disclosures as ASML continues to report on its buyback transactions.
ASML reports strong financial results for 2022, with net sales reaching €21.2 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. In Q4 alone, net sales were €6.4 billion, with a gross margin of 51.5%. The company recorded net bookings of €6.3 billion in Q4, contributing to a record backlog of €40.4 billion. Despite market uncertainties such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, ASML forecasts over 25% growth in net sales for 2023, with Q1 sales expected between €6.1 billion and €6.5 billion. ASML also plans a total dividend of €5.80 per share for 2022, a 5.5% increase over the prior year.
ASML has announced its recent transactions under the current share buyback program initiated on November 10, 2022. Recent purchases included:
- December 19, 2022: 10,076 shares at €541.46, totaling €5,455,776.15
- December 20, 2022: 12,562 shares at €532.92, totaling €6,694,533.50
- December 21, 2022: 12,263 shares at €537.42, totaling €6,590,331.18
- December 22, 2022: 12,769 shares at €536.43, totaling €6,849,720.64
- December 23, 2022: 12,560 shares at €519.42, totaling €6,523,854.91
This update complies with Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) has reported its latest transactions under its share buyback program initiated on November 10, 2022. The recent transactions include:
- November 21: 24,577 shares repurchased at €563.85 for a total of €13,857,815.18.
- November 22: 4,406 shares at €562.36 totaling €2,477,770.06.
- November 24: 23,477 shares at €580.58 for €13,630,288.40.
- November 25: 11,793 shares at €576.43, totaling €6,797,870.83.
This update is made public in compliance with Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).
ASML announces changes to its Supervisory Board, with members Gerard Kleisterlee and Rolf-Dieter Schwalb not seeking re-election at the 2023 Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2023. They have served since 2015 and contributed significantly in their respective roles. Nils Andersen, currently Chair of Unilever Plc, will be nominated for the Board and possibly as Chairman. Additionally, Jack de Kreij will be nominated as a member and is expected to chair the Audit Committee. These nominations aim to enhance the Board's expertise and leadership capabilities.
ASML updates its demand outlook and capacity plans at its Investor Day meeting on November 11, 2022. CEO Peter Wennink highlighted healthy long-term wafer demand growth despite macro uncertainties. Key plans include increasing annual capacity to 90 EUV and 600 DUV systems by 2026 and ramping High-NA EUV capacity to 20 systems by 2028. The company projects 2025 revenues of €30-40 billion and 2030 revenues of €44-60 billion, with gross margins of 54-60%. A new €12 billion share buyback program was announced, intended to enhance shareholder value.
ASML plans to appoint Wayne Allan to its Board of Management as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Officer. This decision, aimed at enhancing the importance of the sourcing and supply chain organization, will be subject to notification at the General Meeting on April 26, 2023. Wayne, who has been with ASML since 2018, previously held significant roles at Micron Technology. The appointment expands ASML's Board from five to six members, emphasizing the need for robust supply chain management amid increasing customer demands.
ASML reports strong Q3 2022 results, with net sales of €5.8 billion and net income of €1.7 billion. The company achieved a gross margin of 51.8% and recorded €8.9 billion in net bookings. ASML expects Q4 2022 sales between €6.1 billion and €6.6 billion and anticipates full-year revenue of €21.1 billion. While demand remains strong, concerns over global economic conditions may impact future performance. A share buyback program worth €1.0 billion was also noted, along with an interim dividend on November 14, 2022.
ASML announces updates from its ongoing share buyback program, initiated on July 21, 2021. Recent transactions include the repurchase of a total of 101,283 shares from October 3-7, 2022, at a weighted average price of approximately €460.89 per share, totaling around €46.2 million. This buyback program aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares. The company emphasizes compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation, ensuring transparency in these transactions.
ASML reports its latest transactions under the ongoing share buyback program initiated on July 21, 2021. The most recent transactions include the repurchase of 60,000 shares on September 5 and 6 at an average price of €472 and €477, respectively. Following these purchases, the total value repurchased amounts to approximately €28.3 million and €28.7 million for those days. Overall, these buybacks enhance shareholder value, demonstrating ASML's commitment to returning capital to its investors.
ASML Holding N.V. reported transactions under its ongoing share buyback program initiated on July 21, 2021. Between August 8 and August 12, 2022, a total of 142,120 shares were repurchased at a weighted average price of approximately €546.4157, totaling around €15.624 million. This buyback aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, which could positively impact earnings per share (EPS).