Company DescriptionASML Holding N.V. develops, produces, markets, sells, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems consisting of lithography, metrology, and inspection related systems for memory and logic chipmakers. The company provides extreme ultraviolet lithography systems; and deep ultraviolet lithography systems comprising immersion and dry lithography solutions to manufacture various range of semiconductor nodes and technologies. It also offers metrology and inspection systems, including YieldStar optical metrology solutions to measure the quality of patterns on the wafers; and HMI e-beam solutions to locate and analyze individual chip defects. In addition, the company provides computational lithography and software solutions to create applications that enhance the setup of the lithography system; and mature products and services that refurbish used lithography equipment and offers associated services. It operates in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, the Netherlands, Europe, the United States, and rest of Asia. The company was formerly known as ASM Lithography Holding N.V. and changed its name to ASML Holding N.V. in 2001. ASML Holding N.V. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.
How the Company Makes MoneyASML generates revenue primarily through the sale of its lithography systems and related services. The company has a tiered revenue model that includes equipment sales, service contracts, and maintenance agreements. The sale of high-end EUV machines constitutes a significant portion of ASML's revenue, given their complexity and the value they bring to semiconductor manufacturers in producing cutting-edge chips. Additionally, ASML earns recurring revenue from service and maintenance agreements, which involve providing technical support and upgrades to existing customers. The company has established strong partnerships with major players in the semiconductor industry, such as Intel, TSMC, and Samsung, which not only drive sales of new machines but also ensure ongoing revenue through service contracts. Factors contributing to ASML's earnings include the increasing demand for advanced semiconductor technology, the trend towards miniaturization in electronics, and ongoing innovations in lithography technology.