2008-07-01 23:59:17 - www.companiesandmarkets.com adds new report - Premium Company Profile - ASML Holding N.V.

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Introduction

ASML’s focus on research and development (R&D) has positioned it as a major player in the semiconductor equipment market. TWINSCAN XT: 1000, the new catadioptric lens technology based KrF system, to be shipped in mid 2008, and a strong order backlog make the outlook positive for the company.



Scope

Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis
Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors
Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies


Highlights

ASML is an important player in the semiconductor equipment market. The company offers lithography systems, used in the basic stages

 

 

of wafer manufacturing. The company caters to the top 18 semiconductor manufacturers and has a market share of 65% based on revenues.



The company manages its operations through a single segment. ASML operates over a value sourcing strategy, where it conducts its manufacturing in partnership with various suppliers. The operations at its own manufacturing facilities include the assembly, fine tuning and testing of a final system.



The company has a presence in Asia, Europe and the US; but reports majority of its revenues from the Asian region. In fiscal 2007, the company reported about 68% of its revenues from Korea, Taiwan, and the rest of Asia.



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