According to a Bloomberg report, officials in Washington have voiced apprehension over the possible presence of ASML’s extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology or associated components in China, despite export controls aimed at restricting such transfers.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly communicated these concerns directly to top executives at ASML. According to senior U.S. officials, evidence suggests that gear related to EUV tools may have reached China, contradicting the intent of current export regulations led by the United States.
ASML, however, has rejected suggestions of non-compliance. The Dutch manufacturer maintains that it has not delivered any EUV lithography systems, nor components, modules, or equipment specifically designed for these machines, to Chinese buyers. ASML emphasized the highly specialized nature of its EUV tools, underscoring that these machines are produced in limited quantities and require ongoing technical support from the company.
The share price of ASML, listed in the U.S. market, ended the trading session on Thursday at $1,929.68, showing an increase of 3.31%. Meanwhile, it slid by 0.05% in the after-hours trading.
In the Thai stock exchange, at 12:07 PM (Bangkok time), the price of the Depositary Receipt on ASML Issued by BLS (SET: ASML01) rose by 0.48% or THB 0.25 to THB 52.75, with a trading value of THB 4.83 million.
