ASM INTERNATIONAL N.V. ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Rhea-AI Summary

ASM International N.V. announced the results of its Annual General Meeting held on May 17, 2021. All proposed resolutions were approved by shareholders. Key highlights include the appointment of Paul Verhagen as a Management Board member, succeeding Peter van Bommel as CFO. Shareholders re-appointed Stefanie Kahle-Galonske to the Supervisory Board for four years. The financial statements for 2020 were adopted, and members of both boards were discharged from liability. A dividend of €2.00 per share was approved alongside the withdrawal of 500,000 common shares.

Positive

• Appointment of Paul Verhagen as CFO, indicating leadership strengthening.
• Regular dividend payment of €2.00 per share demonstrates financial health.
• Adoption of financial statements for 2020 suggests stable performance.

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• None.

Almere, the Netherlands
May 17, 2021, 9 p.m. CET

ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces the voting results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 17, 2021, at the ASM offices, the Netherlands.

The shareholders approved all resolutions as proposed to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

The main approved resolutions include the following:

Mr. Paul Verhagen was appointed as a member of the Management Board and will succeed Mr. Peter van Bommel as Management Board member and as CFO. Mrs. Stefanie Kahle-Galonske was re-appointed as Supervisory Board member for a term of four years. Furthermore the financial statements for the year 2020 were adopted, and the shareholders discharged the members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board from liability in relation to the exercise of their duties in the financial year 2020. The shareholders also voted in favor of a regular dividend payment of €2.00 per common share, and the withdrawal of 500,000 common shares.

About ASM International

ASM International NV, headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, its subsidiaries and participations design and manufacture equipment and materials used to produce semiconductor devices. ASM International, its subsidiaries and participations provide production solutions for wafer processing (Front-end segment) as well as for assembly & packaging and surface mount technology (Back-end segment) through facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia. ASM International's common stock trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol ASM). For more information, visit ASMI's website at www.asm.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: All matters discussed in this press release, except for any historical data, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, economic conditions and trends in the semiconductor industry generally and the timing of the industry cycles specifically, currency fluctuations, corporate transactions, financing and liquidity matters, the success of restructurings, the timing of significant orders, market acceptance of new products, competitive factors, litigation involving intellectual property, shareholders or other issues, commercial and economic disruption due to natural disasters, terrorist activity, armed conflict or political instability, changes in import/export regulations, epidemics and other risks indicated in the Company's reports and financial statements. The Company assumes no obligation nor intends to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future developments or circumstances.

This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

CONTACT

Investor and Media contact:
Victor Bareño
T: +31 88 100 8500
E: victor.bareno@asm.com

 

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FAQ

What were the voting results of ASM International's AGM on May 17, 2021?

All proposed resolutions were approved unanimously.

Who was appointed CFO of ASM International during the AGM in 2021?

Paul Verhagen was appointed as the new CFO.

What dividend did ASM International announce in 2021?

ASM International announced a regular dividend payment of €2.00 per common share.

How many shares did ASM International withdraw in their AGM resolution?

The company approved the withdrawal of 500,000 common shares.

What financial statements were adopted by ASM International's shareholders?

The financial statements for the year 2020 were adopted.