The company for the production of polycrystalline equipment ASM International announced a significant increase in net income for the fourth quarter. In the accompanying statement, the net income for the last three months of 2021 reached **565 million euros**, which exceeds the analysts' forecast, who expected 552 million euros. In total, the annual net income of the company amounted to **2.1 billion euros**, which is 14% higher than in the previous year. The general director of the company Bendelok Jaap noted that in 2021, there was an "outstanding financial result," and praised the team for their efforts in implementing the strategic plan. "We are planning next year on a continuous basis and expect that our income in 2022 will exceed 2.5 billion euros," he added.
ASML Reports Significant Sales Increase in Q4
ASML, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, announced a substantial rise in its net sales for the fourth quarter. This growth highlights the strong demand in the semiconductor market.
