By Najat Kantouar
ASM International shares rose in early trade after the company raised its revenue expectations for the second quarter late Tuesday, and said it expects 2024 to be another year of growth.
Shares at 0751 GMT on Wednesday were up EUR61.42, or 12%, at EUR593.00. Year-to-date, shares have risen 26%.
The Dutch supplier to semiconductor manufacturers has raised its second-quarter revenue forecast to a range of 660 million to 700 million euros ($642.1 million-$749.2 million). It had previously said it expected a similar revenue result to the first quarter, which came in at EUR639 million.
The board expects second-half revenue at constant currencies to increase 10% or more compared with the first half.
"With that, we expect 2024 to be another growth year for ASM. We still expect sales from the Chinese market in the second half to be lower, but the decrease will be more moderate than we previously anticipated," the company said late Tuesday alongside its first-quarter earnings.
Write to Najat Kantouar at najat.kantouar@wsj.com
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April 24, 2024 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT)
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