ASM International stock launches EUR 300 million share buyback

ASM International began a new share buyback program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, covering purchases of common shares of up to EUR 300 million. The company announced the start in a GlobeNewswire release issued by ASM International.

ASM said the program reflects its strong cash position and financial performance and forms part of its commitment to return excess cash to shareholders. A third party will execute the purchases within applicable laws and the authority granted by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

Shares earmarked for compensation

The repurchased shares are intended to cover existing and expected obligations under ASM's share-based compensation programs for employees and board members. That stated use makes the program primarily a way to manage future compensation requirements while also supporting the company's broader capital-return policy.

The program will end when the aggregate purchase price reaches EUR 300 million, or by October 2027 at the latest. The company did not set a fixed monthly purchase schedule in the announcement, so the pace of repurchases and the number of shares ultimately acquired remain key variables for investors.

The new initiative follows ASM's previous EUR 150 million buyback, which was completed in September 2026. The latest maximum is twice the size of that earlier program, although the ultimate effect on the share count will depend on how many shares are purchased and how they are used.

ASM stock trades in Frankfurt hours

ASM International stock traded at 712.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:08 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.

European semiconductor stocks remain linked to the broader Dutch market backdrop tracked through the AEX Index and current market reports.

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