2012-07-12
Intel announced plans to invest lithography equipment maker ASML (ASML Holding) $ 4.1 billion

Intel announced plans to invest lithography equipment maker ASML (ASML Holding) $ 4.1 billion, the company will initially invest about $ 2.1 billion ASML Holding, acquired a 10% stake, and then after about $ 1 billion, to obtain additional 5% stake, ASML Holding devices play a key role in the semiconductor lithography process. Such machines require several years of preparation before delivery. Intel and other competitors to convert from the current 12-inch to 18-inch process, you must upgrade equipment. Conversion to 18-inch process can increase productivity, reduce production costs. Co-sponsored by the ASML investment solicitation plan also waved to TSMC, Samsung.