ASML Cuts Sales Forecast, Says Memory Chips Is Softest Market

The CEO discusses the company's response to industry challenges, including trade wars and market pressures. Despite a slowdown in the memory chip market, growth is expected in the logic market. New technologies like 5G and AI are seen as future growth drivers. The company is considering acquisitions to retain Dutch technology and is increasing R&D investments to prepare for future demands.

What is one of the main reasons for the softening of the chip industry according to the CEO?

• Rising production costs

• Lack of innovation in chip technology

• Cooling Chinese economy and trade tensions

• Increased competition from new companies

Which market is experiencing overcapacity, leading to pressure according to the CEO?

• Logic chip market

• Memory chip market

• Mobile phone market

• Cloud computing market

What is expected to drive growth in the logic segment?

• Expansion of the memory chip market

• Reduction in production costs

• Investments in next-generation microchips

• Increased smartphone sales

Which area is NOT mentioned as a growth driver for high-power computing chips?

• Traditional desktop computing

• 5G technology

• Artificial Intelligence

• Autonomous driving

What is the CEO's view on the smartphone market's growth potential?

• It will remain stable with no growth

• It is expected to grow rapidly

• It will decline significantly

• It has reached a saturation point

What is the CEO's stance on acquiring new companies to enhance their cloud and logic capabilities?

• They need to acquire new companies

• They have all necessary resources internally

• They are unsure about their strategy

• They plan to reduce R&D spending

What is the company's plan to prepare for future demand in AI and 5G?

• Focus on cost-cutting measures

• Increase marketing efforts

• Expand manufacturing facilities

• Enhance R&D investments