Chinese WFE spending quadrupled in five years to $41bn, driven by aggressive local deployments, while domestic vendors rapidly gained traction, capturing 13% of local spending already, mostly in deposition, etch, and CMP. In this deep dive, we assess the competitiveness of key Chinese vendors, including Naura, AMEC, and SiCarrier. We estimate first the pace (and the scope) at (and on) which they could close the gap with their western peers. On that basis we estimate the share they can gain ov...
ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program. DateTotal repurchased sharesWeighted average priceTotal repurchased value16-Jun-2518,513€664.13€12,295,06817-Jun-2518,520€663.87€12,294,89818-Jun-2518,468€665.72€12,294,55019-Jun-2518,600€658.31€12,244,62020-Jun-2518,553€662.68€12,294,695 ASML’s current share buyback program was announced on 10 November 2022, and detai...
We publish today our comprehensive quarterly bible: 237 pages of detailed analyses on what happened in the last 3 months, and how we interpret it, in light of our current convictions. The first section acts as a PM summary, outlining our key findings, and latest thoughts on the semi cycle, in 6 slides.
NEWS SUMMARY: CIE AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRICITY SECTOR, IAG, TALGO. Ups and downs on the market European stock markets were back in the red, while the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, and before the Fed’s decision today. In the STOXX 600, only Energy and Real Estate ended in green numbers, whereas Banks and Travel & Leisure once again posted the biggest losses. On the macro side, in Germany the ZEW index improved more than expected in June thanks to the fiscal measures announce...
COMPAÑÍAS QUE APARECEN EN EL INFORME: ESPAÑA: CIE AUTOMOTIVE, IAG, SECTOR ELÉCTRICO, TALGO. El mercado entre vaivenes Vuelta a las pérdidas en las bolsas europeas, mientras el conflicto entre Israel e Irán entraba en su quinto día y antes de la decisión de este miércoles de la Fed. En el STOXX 600 sólo Energía e Inmobiliario terminaron en verde, mientras que Bancos y Viajes&Ocio volvieron a terminar con las mayores pérdidas. Por el lado macro, en Alemania el índice ZEW mejoró más de lo esperad...
ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program. DateTotal repurchased sharesWeighted average priceTotal repurchased value09-Jun-2518,419€667.49€12,294,50610-Jun-2519,000€680.71€12,933,45811-Jun-2516,862€691.61€11,661,86012-Jun-2518,113€678.83€12,295,61313-Jun-2518,422€667.44€12,295,650 ASML’s current share buyback program was announced on 10 November 2022, and detai...
In general, a weaker USD has a negative impact on Benelux stocks, particularly for companies with significant exports to the US. In this note we selected a list of companies with high US export exposure and we examine the potential impact on FY25 earninings. On top of the weak dollar, rising trade tensions or the introduction of tariffs further harm Benelux exporters. As the dollar depreciates against the euro, European goods become costlier for American consumers. At the same time, revenues ear...
ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program. DateTotal repurchased sharesWeighted average priceTotal repurchased value02-Jun-2519,108€643.47€12,295,37703-Jun-2519,061€644.85€12,291,42904-Jun-2518,665€658.71€12,294,73105-Jun-2518,664€658.73€12,294,54006-Jun-2518,542€663.09€12,295,102 ASML’s current share buyback program was announced on 10 November 2022, and detai...
Today, we are publishing the Memory section of our 27th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. DRAM COGS increased 9% YoY but was down 15% QoQ, along usual seasonality and with China curbs hurting Samsung’s HBM. The outlook remains strong, with all manufacturers expecting HBM revenues to more than d...
Ageas: Reinsurance partnership with TRIGLAV, taking QS on Italian motor direct insurance Belgian Telecoms: Digi introduces a new mobile subscription at €3. Kinepolis: Box office in US/Canada up 76% YoY while France visitors were down 25%. NN Group & ASR: Dutch coalition collapse not affecting Dutch Pension Reform. SBM Offshore: Farewell Aseng after 13.5 years of service. Events Calendar
We refresh our Benelux Tech coverage following the 1Q25 reporting season. In this note we downgrade Just Eat Takeaway from Buy to HOLD as we believe the takeover offer is fair. Most companies reported largely in line results and, across the board we make relatively modest changes to our estimates. Our highest conviction longs in the Benelux Tech universe are ASM International, Barco, BE Semiconductor Industries and RELX. Our biggest increase in target price is for Prosus which saw strong perfor...
ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program. DateTotal repurchased sharesWeighted average priceTotal repurchased value26-May-2518,663€658.81€12,295,42727-May-2518,575€663.50€12,324,46828-May-2518,590€662.96€12,324,45229-May-2518,300€672.22€12,301,63130-May-2518,723€658.03€12,320,275 ASML’s current share buyback program was announced on 10 November 2022, and detai...
Today, we are publishing the Semicap section of our 27th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. Semicap equipment revenues were down 7% QoQ, with Chinese spending declining 17% sequentially after two years of elevated demand. Vendors maintain their view of slight WFE spending growth, with memory and...
NEWS SUMMARY: AEDAS HOMES, FERROVIAL, NEINOR HOMES, REDEIA, TALGO. Debt truce and market rally The positive trend seen in stock markets in the last few weeks continued, with the Ibex lagging behind slightly. Thus, in the STOXX 600 most sectors ended with gains, led by Technology and Travel&Leisure vs. the slight drops of Construction and Utilities. On the macro side, in the euro zone, May’s economic confidence climbed more than expected although it continues to suggest weak GDP growth. In the U...
COMPAÑÍAS QUE APARECEN EN EL INFORME: ESPAÑA: AEDAS, FERROVIAL, NEINOR HOMES, REDEIA, TALGO. EUROPA: UNICREDIT Tregua en la deuda y mercados al alza Continuó ayer la tendencia positiva que las bolsas vienen mostrando en las últimas semanas con el Ibex esta vez algo más rezagado. En el STOXX 600 la mayoría de los sectores terminaron con ganancias, lideradas por Tecnología y Viajes&Ocio frente a las ligeras caídas de Construcción y Utilities. Por el lado macro, en la Eurozona la confianza económ...
NEWS SUMMARY: ENAGÁS, REPSOL, TALGO. Gains return to Europe with D. Trump Without macroeconomic drivers, European stock markets recovered much of the ground lost last Friday after the shift in D. Trump’s tariff policy, postponing the threat to implement 50% tariffs to Europe until the 9th of July. Thus, in the STOXX 600 all sectors saw gains, led by Autos and industrials vs. the worse relative performance of Household and Retail. On the macro side, in China industrial profits in 2025 grew +1.4%...
COMPAÑÍAS QUE APARECEN EN EL INFORME: ESPAÑA: ENAGÁS, REPSOL, TALGO. Trump devuelve las ganancias a Europa Sin referencias macro ayer las bolsas europeas recuperaron gran parte de lo perdido el viernes tras el giro en la política arancelaria de Trump de retrasar hasta el 9 de julio la amenaza de aplicar aranceles del 50% a Europa. En el STOXX 600 todos los sectores tuvieron ganancias, lideradas por Autos e Industriales frente al peor comportamiento relativo de Hogar y Retail. Por el lado macro,...
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