Intel Foundry has entered high-volume manufacturing for a subset of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake, using ASML’s EXE High NA EUV technology. This milestone marks the first shipment of high-volume logic product using High NA EUV in the industry. The processors are built on the Intel 18A process node, with specific layers now dual-qualified on High NA EUV in Oregon. Products are shipping to customers at yields matched to the NXE platform.

The high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet (High NA EUV) lithography process is an advanced technology developed by ASML to enable more precise patterning for chip manufacturing. Intel Foundry was the first company to install and pass acceptance testing of the TWINSCAN EXE:5200B, the second-generation system that builds on the TWINSCAN EXE:5000. This system increases output and overlay accuracy and includes an improved light source.

Christophe Fouquet, ASML President and CEO, highlighted the significance of the development. "With increased resolution and better process control, the introduction of High NA EUV marks a substantial development in semiconductor lithography," said Fouquet. "We are proud to play a role in enabling the smaller, denser patterning that will accelerate advancements in AI and other emerging technologies."

Naga Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Intel Foundry, emphasized the collaboration. "This milestone reflects the close technical collaboration between Intel and ASML and shows how High NA EUV can be integrated into advanced semiconductor manufacturing at scale," said Chandrasekaran. "By qualifying the High NA EUV process option on select Intel 18A product layers, our existing fleet of tools are providing customers with increased output."

Intel and ASML completed the integration of the industry’s first commercial High NA EUV lithography system at Intel’s R&D site in Hillsboro, Oregon, in 2024. The two companies continue to collaborate on High NA EUV readiness, with flexibility to incorporate the technology into future nodes based on customer needs.

ASML Holding N.V. repurchased 48,397 shares under its current buyback program between June 29 and July 3, 2026, investing a total of €79,490,192. The transactions were executed at weighted average prices ranging from €1,587.15 to €1,696.17 per share. The buyback program was announced on January 28, 2026, and details are available on the company's website.

The regular update of transactions conducted under the buyback program is made public under the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014). The following table details the daily transactions during the specified period.

The company continues to execute its share repurchase strategy as part of its capital management initiatives. Further updates will be provided as transactions occur.