ASML Posts Lower Q3 Profit; Backs 2013 Outlook - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV (ASML), on a U.S. GAAP basis, reported a drop in third-quarter GAAP net income to 193.1 million euros, from 274.7 million euros, with quarterly IFRS net profit falling to 248.1 million euros, from 322.6 million euros, reported a year back.

However, total net sales for the tri-monthly period reached 1.32 billion euros, an increase from last year's 1.23 billion euros.

For the fourth quarter of 2013, ASML guides net sales at around 1.8 billion euros, gross margin at between 43 and 44 percent, including accounting impact from Cymer acquisition.

Looking forward, the firm confirmed a 2013 full-year net sales forecast of up to 5.2 billion euros, including Cymer. Further, first-half 2014 sales are anticipated to be at similar levels to the second-half 2013, excluding Extreme Ultraviolet or EUV.