ASML selects PwC as preferred audit firm to become its external auditor starting in 2025

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ASML has chosen PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as its preferred external auditor for the fiscal year 2025. The decision was made by the Supervisory Board after a thorough selection process that considered PwC's independence and previous assessments. This nomination follows the withdrawal of a prior proposal regarding external auditing at the 2022 AGM. For the 2023 and 2024 reporting years, KPMG has been nominated as the external auditor. The formal appointment of PwC will be voted on at ASML's upcoming general meeting.

ASML selects PwC as preferred audit firm to become its external auditor starting in 2025

VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, April 29, 2022 – ASML Holding NV today announces that its Supervisory Board has decided to nominate PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants NV (PwC) as its external auditor for the reporting year 2025.

Following the announcement on April 1, 2022 regarding the withdrawal from the 2022 AGM agenda of the proposal to appoint ASML’s external auditor for the reporting year 2025, the Supervisory Board and Audit Committee re-initiated the selection process for the external auditor. This selection process has been finalized and PwC has been identified as the preferred audit firm to become ASML’s external auditor for the reporting year 2025. This selection took place on the basis of the assessments already performed and included further discussions with PwC, including in relation to their independence. The formal appointment of PwC will be submitted for voting at ASML’s next general meeting.

For the reporting years 2023 and 2024, KPMG has been nominated for appointment as ASML's external auditor.

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ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company provides chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce the patterns of integrated circuits (microchips). Together with its partners, ASML drives the advancement of more affordable, more powerful, more energy-efficient microchips. ASML enables groundbreaking technology to solve some of humanity's toughest challenges, such as in healthcare, energy use and conservation, mobility and agriculture. ASML is a multinational company headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, with offices across Europe, the US and Asia. Every day, ASML’s more than 33,100 employees (FTE) challenge the status quo and push technology to new limits. ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML. Discover ASML – our products, technology and career opportunities – at www.asml.com.

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FAQ

Who has ASML selected as its external auditor for 2025?

ASML has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as its preferred external auditor for the fiscal year 2025.

What will happen to ASML's external audit for 2023 and 2024?

KPMG has been nominated as ASML's external auditor for the reporting years 2023 and 2024.

When will the appointment of PwC as ASML's auditor be finalized?

The formal appointment of PwC will be submitted for voting at ASML's next general meeting.

Why was PwC chosen as ASML's external auditor?

PwC was chosen after a comprehensive selection process that evaluated their independence and prior assessments.