ASML Holding N.V. — Earnings Release 2010

Jan 19, 2011

	Three months ended,		Twelve months ended,
	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010
(in millions EUR, except per share data)
Net system sales	431.8	1,313.1	1,174.9	3,894.7
Net service and field option sales	148.8	208.3	421.2	613.2
Total net sales	580.6	1,521.4	1,596.1	4,507.9
Cost of sales	360.3	836.7	1,137.7	2,552.7
Gross profit on sales	220.3	684.7	458.4	1,955.2
Research and development costs	115.4	141.0	466.8	523.4
Selling, general and administrative costs 3	36.5	50.1	154.7	181.1
Income (loss) from operations	68.4	493.6	(163.1)	1,250.7
Interest expense 3	(3.5)	(1.1)	(8.4)	(8.2)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes	64.9	492.5	(171.5)	1,242.5
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(14.4)	(85.7)	20.6	(220.7)
Net income (loss)	50.5	406.8	(150.9)	1,021.8
Basic net income (loss) per ordinary share	0.12	0.94	(0.35)	2.35
Diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share 4	0.12	0.93	(0.35)	2.33
Number of ordinary shares used in computing per share amounts (in millions):
Basic	433.2	435.9	432.6	435.1
Diluted 4	437.0	439.9	432.6	439.0

ASML - Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations 1,2

ASML - Ratios and Other Data 1,2

	Three months ended,		Twelve months ended,
	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010
Gross profit as a % of net sales	38.0	45.0	28.7	43.4
Income (loss) from operations as a % of net sales 3	11.8	32.4	(10.2)	27.7
Net income (loss) as a % of net sales	8.7	26.7	(9.5)	22.7
Shareholders' equity as a % of total assets 3	47.1	44.9	47.1	44.9
Income taxes as a % of income (loss) before income taxes	22.2	17.4	12.0	17.8
Sales of systems (in units)	25	69	70	197
ASP of systems sales (EUR million)	17.3	19.0	16.8	19.8
Value of systems backlog (EUR million) 5	2,114	3,856	2,114	3,856
Systems backlog (in units) 5	69	157	69	157
ASP of systems backlog (EUR million) 5	30.6	24.6	30.6	24.6
Value of booked systems (EUR million) 5	1,059	2,315	2,535	6,213
Net bookings (in units) 5	40	117	98	285
ASP of booked systems (EUR million) 5	26.5	19.8	25.9	21.8
Number of payroll employees in FTEs	6,548	7,184	6,548	7,184
Number of temporary employees in FTEs	1,137	2,061	1,137	2,061

	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010
(in millions EUR)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	1,037.1	1,949.8
Accounts receivable, net	377.4	1,123.5
Finance receivables, net	21.6	12.6
Current tax assets	11.3	12.7
Inventories, net	963.4	1,497.2
Deferred tax assets	119.4	134.5
Other assets	218.7	214.2
Total current assets	2,748.9	4,944.5
Finance receivables, net	-	28.9
Deferred tax assets	133.3	71.0
Other assets	77.0	235.7
Goodwill	131.5	141.3
Other intangible assets, net	18.1	13.7
Property, plant and equipment, net 3	655.4	745.3
Total non-current assets	1,015.3	1,235.9
Total assets	3,764.2	6,180.4
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	1,044.2	2,155.8
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities	44.3	373.1
Deferred and other tax liabilities	188.4	155.7
Provisions	12.7	11.8
Long-term debt 3	699.8	710.1
Total non-current liabilities	945.2	1,250.7
Total liabilities	1,989.4	3,406.5
Shareholders' equity	1,774.8	2,773.9
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,764.2	6,180.4

ASML - Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Balance Sheets 1,2

		Three months ended, Twelve months ended,
	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010
(in millions EUR)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	50.5	406.8	(150.9)	1,021.8
Depreciation and amortization 3	34.0	39.5	141.6	151.4
Impairment	0.3	7.0	15.9	8.6
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment	1.0	0.9	4.1	2.9
Share-based payments	4.5	2.3	13.4	12.1
Allowance for doubtful debts	0.1	(2.1)	2.0	(1.3)
Allowance for obsolete inventory	7.4	5.2	86.6	55.7
Deferred income taxes	13.3	(43.1)	(49.4)	28.1
Change in assets and liabilities	(91.7)	(114.1)	35.9	(339.3)
Net cash provided by operating activities	19.4	302.4	99.2	940.0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(7.7)	(68.9)	(105.0)	(128.7)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	-	3.8	6.9	3.8
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.7)	(65.1)	(98.1)	(124.9)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend paid	-	-	(86.5)	(87.0)
Net proceeds from issuance of shares and stock options	6.4	10.5	11.1	31.0
Excess tax benefits from stock options	1.0	(0.3)	2.0	0.1
Deposits from customers	-	150.0	-	150.0
Net proceeds from other long-term debt	-	-	0.1	-
Redemption and/or repayment of debt 3	(0.4)	(0.3)	(1.6)	(1.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	7.0	159.9	(74.9)	92.7
Net cash flows	18.7	397.2	(73.8)	907.8
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	0.4	4.6	1.7	4.9
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents	19.1	401.8	(72.1)	912.7

ASML - Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 1,2

ASML - Quarterly Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations 1,2

	Three months ended,
	Dec 31,	Mar 28,	Jun 27,	Sep 26,	Dec 31,
	2009	2010	2010	2010	2010
(in millions EUR, except per share data)
Net system sales	431.8	631.6	923.0	1,027.0	1,313.1
Net service and field option sales	148.8	110.2	145.7	149.0	208.3
Total net sales	580.6	741.8	1,068.7	1,176.0	1,521.4
Cost of sales	360.3	443.2	609.3	663.5	836.7
Gross profit on sales	220.3	298.6	459.4	512.5	684.7
Research and development costs	115.4	120.3	125.3	136.8	141.0
Selling, general and administrative costs 3	36.5	41.4	41.7	47.9	50.1
Income from operations	68.4	136.9	292.4	327.8	493.6
Interest expense 3	(3.5)	(2.8)	(2.7)	(1.6)	(1.1)
Income from operations before income taxes	64.9	134.1	289.7	326.2	492.5
Provision for income taxes	(14.4)	(26.8)	(50.5)	(57.7)	(85.7)
Net income	50.5	107.3	239.2	268.5	406.8
Basic net income per ordinary share	0.12	0.25	0.55	0.61	0.94
Diluted net income per ordinary share 4	0.12	0.25	0.54	0.61	0.93
Number of ordinary shares used in computing per share amounts (in millions):
Basic	433.2	434.0	435.1	435.5	435.9
Diluted 4	437.0	437.9	438.9	439.3	439.9

ASML - Quarterly Summary Ratios and other data 1,2

	Three months ended,
	Dec 31,	Mar 28,	Jun 27,	Sep 26,	Dec 31,
	2009	2010	2010	2010	2010
Gross profit as a % of net sales	38.0	40.3	43.0	43.6	45.0
Income from operations as a % of net sales 3	11.8	18.5	27.4	27.9	32.4
Net income as a % of net sales	8.7	14.5	22.4	22.8	26.7
Shareholders' equity as a % of total assets 3	47.1	41.2	42.7	42.5	44.9
Income taxes as a % of income before income taxes	22.2	20.0	17.4	17.7	17.4
Sales of systems (in units)	25	34	43	51	69
ASP of system sales (EUR million)	17.3	18.6	21.5	20.1	19.0
Value of systems backlog (EUR million) 5	2,114	2,524	2,803	2,983	3,856
Systems backlog (in units) 5	69	85	100	109	157
ASP of systems backlog (EUR million) 5	30.6	29.7	28.0	27.4	24.6
Value of booked systems (EUR million) 5	1,059	1,165	1,342	1,391	2,315
Net bookings (in units) 5	40	50	58	60	117
ASP of booked systems (EUR million) 5	26.5	23.3	23.1	23.2	19.8
Number of payroll employees in FTEs	6,548	6,591	6,691	6,919	7,184
Number of temporary employees in FTEs	1,137	1,331	1,500	1,803	2,061

	Dec 31,	Mar 28,	Jun 27,	Sep 26,	Dec 31,
	2009	2010	2010	2010	2010
(in millions EUR)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	1,037.1	1,087.3	1,188.6	1,548.0	1,949.8
Accounts receivable, net	377.4	629.8	811.5	915.0	1,123.5
Finance receivables, net	21.6	23.3	-	12.3	12.6
Current tax assets	11.3	37.5	74.7	82.4	12.7
Inventories, net	963.4	1,155.5	1,309.3	1,449.8	1,497.2
Deferred tax assets	119.4	107.5	100.7	71.2	134.5
Other assets	218.7	247.3	248.7	269.4	214.2
Total current assets	2,748.9	3,288.2	3,733.5	4,348.1	4,944.5
Finance receivables, net	-	-	-	32.2	28.9
Deferred tax assets	133.3	127.9	126.4	93.7	71.0
Other assets	77.0	99.1	94.4	110.6	235.7
Goodwill	131.5	141.1	153.2	140.9	141.3
Other intangible assets, net	18.1	17.8	16.4	15.0	13.7
Property, plant and equipment, net 3	655.4	720.7	742.8	720.6	745.3
Total non-current assets	1,015.3	1,106.6	1,133.2	1,113.0	1,235.9
Total assets	3,764.2	4,394.8	4,866.7	5,461.1	6,180.4
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	1,044.2	1,613.0	1,782.7	2,163.2	2,155.8
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities	44.3	45.9	57.3	58.4	373.1
Deferred and other tax liabilities	188.4	200.1	205.0	172.7	155.7
Provisions	12.7	13.0	13.8	12.1	11.8
Long-term debt 3	699.8	711.8	728.6	735.4	710.1
Total non-current liabilities	945.2	970.8	1,004.7	978.6	1,250.7
Total liabilities	1,989.4	2,583.8	2,787.4	3,141.8	3,406.5
Shareholders' equity	1,774.8	1,811.0	2,079.3	2,319.3	2,773.9
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,764.2	4,394.8	4,866.7	5,461.1	6,180.4

ASML - Quarterly Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Balance Sheets 1,2

ASML - Quarterly Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 1,2

	Three months ended,
	Dec 31,	Mar 28,	Jun 27,	Sep 26,	Dec 31,
	2009	2010	2010	2010	2010
(in millions EUR)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	50.5	107.3	239.2	268.5	406.8
Depreciation and amortization 3	34.0	34.7	36.2	41.0	39.5
Impairment	0.3	0.8	0.7	0.1	7.0
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment	1.0	0.6	1.0	0.4	0.9
Share-based payments	4.5	2.8	2.4	4.6	2.3
Allowance for doubtful debts	0.1	0.2	-	0.6	(2.1)
Allowance for obsolete inventory	7.4	13.8	21.2	15.5	5.2
Deferred income taxes	13.3	23.7	6.1	41.4	(43.1)
Change in assets and liabilities	(91.7)	(142.8)	(113.8)	31.4	(114.1)
Net cash provided by operating activities	19.4	41.1	193.0	403.5	302.4
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(7.7)	(7.2)	(18.0)	(34.6)	(68.9)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	-	-	-	-	3.8
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.7)	(7.2)	(18.0)	(34.6)	(65.1)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend paid	-	-	(87.0)	-	-
Net proceeds from issuance of shares and stock options	6.4	10.4	7.8	2.3	10.5
Excess tax benefits from stock options	1.0	-	-	0.4	(0.3)
Deposits from customers	-	-	-	-	150.0
Redemption and/or repayment of debt 3	(0.4)	(0.4)	(0.3)	(0.4)	(0.3)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	7.0	10.0	(79.5)	2.3	159.9
Net cash flows	18.7	43.9	95.5	371.2	397.2
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash	0.4	6.3	5.8	(11.8)	4.6
Net increase in cash & cash equivalents	19.1	50.2	101.3	359.4	401.8

ASML - Notes to the Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements

Basis of Presentation

ASML follows accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). Further disclosures, as required under U.S. GAAP in annual reports, are not included in the summary consolidated financial statements. Unless stated otherwise, the accompanying consolidated financial statements are stated in thousands of euros ('EUR').

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ASML Holding N.V. and all of its majorityowned subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are all entities over which ASML has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. All intercompany profits, balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of ASML's consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities on the balance sheet dates and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recognition of revenues

ASML recognizes revenue when all four revenue recognition criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; seller's price to buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. At ASML, this policy generally results in revenue recognition from the sale of a system upon shipment. The revenue from the installation of a system is generally recognized upon completion of that installation at the customer site. Each system undergoes, prior to shipment, a "Factory Acceptance Test" in ASML's clean room facilities, effectively replicating the operating conditions that will be present on the customer's site, in order to verify whether the system will meet its standard specifications and any additional technical and performance criteria agreed with the customer, if any. A system is shipped, and revenue is recognized, only after all specifications are met and customer sign-off is received or waived. Where not all specifications are met and the remaining performance obligation is not essential to the functionality of the system but substantive rather than inconsequential or perfunctory a portion of the sales price is deferred. Although each system's performance is re-tested upon installation at the customer's site, ASML has never failed to successfully complete installation of a system at a customer's premises.

The main portion of our revenue is derived from contractual arrangements with our customers that have multiple deliverables, such as installation and training services and prepaid extended and enhanced (optic) warranty contracts. The revenue relating to the undelivered elements of the arrangements is deferred at fair value until delivery of these elements. The fair value is determined by vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE") except the fair value of the prepaid extended and enhanced (optic) warranty contracts, which is based on the list price. VSOE is determined based upon the prices that we charge for installation and comparable services (such as relocating a system to another customer site) on a stand-alone basis, which are subject to normal price negotiations. Revenue from installation and training services is recognized when the services are completed. Revenue from prepaid extended and enhanced (optic) warranty contracts is recognized over the term of the contract.

Foreign currency risk management

The Company uses the euro as its invoicing currency in order to limit exposure to foreign currency movements. Exceptions may occur on a customer by customer basis. To the extent that invoicing is done in a currency other than the euro, the Company is exposed to foreign currency risk.

It is the Company's policy to hedge material transaction exposures, such as forecasted sales and purchase transactions. The Company hedges these exposures through the use of currency contracts.

It is the Company's policy to hedge material remeasurement exposures. The net exposures from certain monetary assets and liabilities in non-functional currencies are hedged with forward contracts.

As of December 31, 2010, equity includes EUR 40.8 million loss (net of taxes: EUR 35.9; December 31, 2009: EUR 41.8 million loss) representing the total anticipated loss to be charged to sales, and EUR 7.0 million loss (net of taxes: EUR 6.1 loss; December 31, 2009: EUR 0.5 million gain) to be charged to cost of sales, which will offset the higher EUR equivalent of foreign currency denominated forecasted sales and purchase transactions.

Net income	Three months ended,		Twelve months ended,
	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010	Dec 31, 2009	Dec 31, 2010
(in thousands EUR)
Net income (loss) under U.S. GAAP	50.5	406.8	(150.9)	1,021.8
Share-based payments (see Note 1)	0.1	0.5	2.4	0.3
Development costs (see Note 2)	(8.0)	(33.2)	49.8	(19.5)
Reversal of write-downs (see Note 3)	(11.4)	(5.1)	17.1	(14.6)
Income taxes (see Note 4)	3.6	(6.8)	0.2	(2.5)
Net income (loss) under IFRS	34.8	362.2	(81.4)	985.5
Shareholders' equity	Dec 31,	Mar 28,	Jun 27,	Sep 26,	Dec 31,
	2009	2010	2010	2010	2010
(in thousands EUR)
Shareholders' equity under U.S. GAAP	1,774.8	1,811.0	2,079.3	2,319.3	2,773.9
Share-based payments (see Note 1)	2.4	3.5	0.5	(0.2)	6.6
Development costs (see Note 2)	251.5	255.8	269.1	268.0	234.3
Reversal of write-downs (see Note 3)	17.1	13.8	17.3	7.6	2.6
Income taxes (see Note 4)	5.0	0.8	1.2	11.5	5.1
Shareholders' equity under IFRS	2,050.8	2,084.9	2,367.4	2,606.2	3,022.5

ASML – Reconciliation U.S. GAAP – IFRS 1,2

Notes to the reconciliation from U.S. GAAP to IFRS

Note 1 Share-based Payments

Under IFRS, ASML applies IFRS 2, "Share-based Payments" beginning from January 1, 2004. In accordance with IFRS 2, ASML records as an expense the fair value of its share-based payments with respect to stock options and stock granted to its employees after November 7, 2002. Under IFRS, at period end a deferred tax asset is computed on the basis of the tax deduction for the share-based payments under the applicable tax law and is recognized to the extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which these deductible temporary differences will be utilized. Therefore, changes in the Company's share price do affect the deferred tax asset at period-end and result in adjustments to the deferred tax asset.

As of January 1, 2006, ASML applies ASC 718 "Compensation- Stock Compensation" which requires companies to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based upon the grant-date fair value of those instruments. ASC 718's general principle is that a deferred tax asset is established as the Company recognizes compensation costs for commercial purposes for awards that are expected to result in a tax deduction under existing tax law. Under U.S. GAAP, the

deferred tax recorded on share-based compensation is computed on the basis of the expense recognized in the financial statements. Therefore, changes in the Company's share price do not affect the deferred tax asset recorded in the Company's financial statements.

Note 2 Development costs

Under IFRS, ASML applies IAS 38, "Intangible Assets". In accordance with IAS 38, ASML capitalizes certain development expenditures that are amortized over the expected useful life of the related product generally ranging between one and three years. Amortization starts when the developed product is ready for volume production.

Under U.S. GAAP, ASML applies ASC 730, "Research and Development". In accordance with ASC 730, ASML charges costs relating to research and development to operating expense as incurred.

Note 3 Reversal of write-downs

Under IFRS, ASML applies IAS 2 (revised), "Inventories". In accordance with IAS 2, reversal of a prior period write-down as a result of a subsequent increase in value of inventory should be recognized in the period in which the value increase occurs.

Under U.S. GAAP, ASML applies ASC 330 Inventory. In accordance with ASC 330 reversal of a write-down is prohibited as a write-down creates a new cost basis.

Note 4 Income taxes

Under IFRS, ASML applies IAS 12, "Income Taxes" beginning from January 1, 2005. In accordance with IAS 12 unrealized net income resulting from intercompany transactions that are eliminated from the carrying amount of assets in consolidation give rise to a temporary difference for which deferred taxes must be recognized in consolidation. The deferred taxes are calculated based on the tax rate applicable in the purchaser's tax jurisdiction.

Under U.S. GAAP, the elimination of unrealized net income from intercompany transactions that are eliminated from the carrying amount of assets in consolidation give rise to a temporary difference for which prepaid taxes must be recognized in consolidation. Contrary to IFRS, the prepaid taxes under U.S. GAAP are calculated based on the tax rate applicable in the seller's rather than the purchaser's tax jurisdiction.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: the matters discussed in this document may include forward-looking statements, including statements made about our outlook, realization of backlog, IC unit demand, financial results, average selling price, gross margin and expenses, dividend policy and intention to repurchase shares. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: economic conditions, product demand and semiconductor equipment industry capacity, worldwide demand and manufacturing capacity utilization for semiconductors (the principal product of our customer base), including the impact of general economic conditions on consumer confidence and demand for our customers' products, competitive products and pricing, the impact of manufacturing efficiencies and capacity constraints, the pace of new product development and customer acceptance of new products, our ability to enforce patents and protect intellectual property rights, the risk of intellectual property litigation, availability of raw materials and critical manufacturing equipment, trade environment, changes in exchange rates, available cash, distributable reserves for dividend payments and share repurchases and other risks indicated in the risk factors included in ASML's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

• 1 This press release is unaudited.
• 2 Numbers have been rounded.
• 3 As of January 1, 2010 ASML adopted ASC 810 "Amendments to FIN 46(R)" which resulted in the consolidation of the Variable Interest Entity which owns ASML's headquarters located in The Netherlands. The comparative figures have been adjusted to reflect this change in accounting policy. As of January 1, 2010 the total impact on Property, plant and equipment and Long-term debt amounts to EUR 36.7 million.
• 4 The calculation of diluted net income per ordinary share assumes the exercise of options issued under ASML stock option plans for periods in which exercise would have a dilutive effect. The calculation of diluted net income per ordinary share does not assume exercise of such options when such exercise would be antidilutive.
• 5 In the past, ASML valued net bookings and systems backlog at net system sales value, which does not reflect the full order value because it excludes the value of options and services related to the systems. Starting with the fourth quarter of 2010, in order to more adequately reflect the business circumstances, ASML values net bookings and systems backlog at full order value (i.e., including options and services). The comparative figures have been adjusted to reflect this change.