asml's agm unveils €6.40 dividend and share buyback program

2025-04-24 asml

Veldhoven, Thursday, 24 April 2025.
asml’s annual general meeting (agm) on april 23, 2025, has significant implications for shareholders. the meeting approved a final dividend of €1.84 per share, culminating in a total dividend of €6.40 for the 2024 fiscal year. investors should note the approval of a massive share repurchase program. the board is now authorized to buy back up to 10% of asml’s issued share capital. birgit conix was reappointed, and karien van gennip was newly appointed to the supervisory board.

agm details and dividend payout

ASML Holding N.V. held its annual general meeting in Veldhoven, the Netherlands [1][2][8]. The meeting addressed the company’s financial results for 2024 and other corporate matters [1]. A key highlight was the approval of the statutory financial statements for the 2024 financial year [3][6]. The AGM also approved a final dividend payment of €1.84 per ordinary share [3][4][6]. This brings the total dividend for the 2024 financial year to €6.40 per share [3][4][6]. This dividend payout reflects ASML’s strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to its shareholders [GPT].

The AGM authorized the Board of Management to repurchase up to 10% of ASML’s issued share capital [3][4]. This authorization is valid from april 23, 2025, until october 23, 2026 [3][4]. The board’s ability to execute this buyback is subject to supervisory board approval [3][8]. Furthermore, the AGM authorized the cancellation of up to 10% of ASML’s issued share capital as of april 23, 2025 [3][6][8]. The Board of Management is also authorized to issue ordinary shares, or grant rights to subscribe for shares, up to 5% for general purposes [3][4]. An additional 5% is authorized for mergers, acquisitions, or strategic alliances [3][4].

board changes and auditor appointment

Several changes to ASML’s Supervisory Board were approved during the AGM [3][4]. Birgit Conix was reappointed as a member [3][4][6]. Karien van Gennip was newly appointed to the Supervisory Board [3][4][6]. Anette Aris’s term as a member of the Supervisory Board concluded at the end of this AGM [3][6]. The appointment terms for Terri Kelly, Alexander Everke, and An Steegen will end following the 2026 AGM [3][6]. PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. was appointed as the external auditor for the 2026 financial statements [3][4]. They will also assure ASML’s sustainability statements for 2025 and 2026 [3][4].

market reaction and strategic outlook

The approvals and authorizations granted at the AGM provide ASML with increased financial flexibility [GPT]. The company can now allocate capital more effectively [GPT]. The share buyback program and dividend payout could positively influence investor sentiment [GPT]. As of today, ASML is trading at $657.73, a 0.03 increase on the Nasdaq Global Select Market [5]. The authorizations for share issuance provide avenues for funding future growth initiatives and strategic partnerships [3][4]. These decisions reflect ASML’s commitment to maintaining its leadership in the semiconductor industry [1].

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