ASMLF... chart looks pretty dismal. I'm not too familiar with this company. Insiders are holding it and fundamentals are not bad, but I'm not sure of it for short/intermediate term. With 5 strong buys and buys.. and a 40% increase in eps this year might be a good long term hold.
Unigraphics Solutions Inks $6 Million Design Win With ASM Lithography
World's Fastest Growing Supplier of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Chooses Unigraphics for CAD/CAM Design Environment
ST. LOUIS, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Unigraphics Solutions, a provider of powerful, interoperable software solutions for high-end through mid-range CAD/CAM, today announced that ASM Lithography (Nasdaq: ASMLF; Amsterdam Stock Exchange: ASML) has chosen Unigraphics as its CAD/CAM standard. ASM Lithography (ASML) is the world's fastest-growing supplier of micro-lithographic systems used in semiconductor manufacture with a customer base including Hewlett-Packard, Philips, Hyundai and IMEC. The contract is valued at US $6 million in software and services.
The vast majority of Unigraphics and IMAN product software will be installed at the ASML headquarter facility in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. ASML, which also maintains branch offices in the United States, Europe and the Far East, specializes in the development and manufacture of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and supplies IC (integrated circuit) manufacturers worldwide with lithography systems that are not only cost-effective, but also give the customer a competitive edge.
''The selection of Unigraphics and IMAN by ASM Lithography is a compliment to both our product portfolio and the professionalism of our people,'' said John Mazzola, president and CEO of Unigraphics Solutions. ''ASML sets the highest standards in precision engineering and manufacture. We are proud that Unigraphics was chosen by an organization that noted our expansive product capabilities, seamless integration and our attention to service and support.''
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