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Core Insights - ASM International reported strong Q3 2024 results, with new orders reaching €815 million, a 30% increase year-over-year at constant currencies, driven by demand for gate-all-around (GAA) and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technologies [2][3] - Revenue for Q3 2024 was €779 million, reflecting a 26% increase at constant currencies, which is at the upper end of the guidance range of €740-780 million [2][3] - The adjusted operating result margin improved to 28.2%, up from 25.3% in Q3 2023, primarily due to higher revenue and a one-off positive result from the sale of a building [2][3] Financial Highlights - New orders in Q3 2024: €815 million, up 30% year-over-year [2][3] - Revenue in Q3 2024: €779 million, up 26% year-over-year [2][3] - Adjusted gross profit margin: 49.4% in Q3 2024, compared to 48.1% in Q3 2023 [2][3] - Operating result: €215.2 million in Q3 2024, with an operating result margin of 27.6% [2][3] - Net earnings: €127.9 million in Q3 2024, slightly down from €129.6 million in Q3 2023 [2][3] Market Dynamics - AI continues to be the primary driver of demand in the semiconductor market, particularly for advanced devices in logic/foundry and HBM DRAM [3][4] - Sales and orders in China performed better than expected in Q3, although a decline is anticipated in the second half of 2024 [4] - The company expects a substantial increase in GAA-related sales in 2025, despite recent capex reductions impacting advanced logic/foundry spending [4][5] Outlook - Q4 2024 revenue is projected to be between €770-810 million, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 10% expected for FY 2024 [5] - For 2025, revenue is anticipated to be in the range of €3.2-3.6 billion, driven by GAA-related sales [5] - Order intake for Q4 is expected to be solid but lower than Q3, with GAA-related orders anticipated to increase [5] Share Buyback Program - ASM completed a share buyback program of up to €150 million, repurchasing 228,389 shares at an average price of €656.77 [6]

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Group 1 - ASM International N.V. has a 25% shareholding in ASMPT, which has received a non-binding approach for potential privatization from an independent third party [1] - Discussions regarding the potential privatization of ASMPT are in early stages, and no agreement has been reached with the potential offeror [1] - There is no certainty that the preliminary non-binding approach will lead to a formal offer for ASMPT shares [1] Group 2 - ASM International is headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, and specializes in designing and manufacturing equipment for semiconductor device production [2] - The company's common stock is traded on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange under the symbol ASM [2]

Almere, the Netherlands October 9, 2024 ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) will report its third quarter 2024 financial results at approximately 6:00 p.m. CET on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. ASM will host the quarterly earnings conference call and webcast on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CET. Conference-call participants should pre-register using this link to receive the dial-in numbers, passcode and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call. A simultaneous aud ...

Core Insights - ASM International N.V. has introduced the PE2O8 silicon carbide epitaxy system, which features a dual chamber design aimed at enhancing throughput and reducing ownership costs while maintaining high process uniformity and low defectivity [1][2][3] Company Developments - The PE2O8 system is designed to meet the growing demand for silicon carbide (SiC) in high-power applications, particularly as manufacturers transition from 6" to 8" SiC substrates [2][3] - ASM has been refining its single wafer SiC epitaxy system since 2022, responding to the increased demand for electric vehicles and improved SiC wafer and device yield [3] Industry Trends - The electrification trend is driving power device manufacturers to adopt SiC for applications such as electric vehicles, green power, and advanced data centers, leading to a shift towards larger SiC substrates [2] - The equipment market for SiC epitaxy has seen substantial growth in recent years due to the structural demand for electric vehicles and the need for higher power devices [3]

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM) reported earnings per share of 3 cents for second-quarter 2024, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents.  ASM had reported break-even earnings in the second quarter of 2023. The improvement in earnings was aided by an increase in payable silver equivalent ounces sold, higher metal prices and lower mining costs. Including one-time items, the company reported earnings per share of 1 cent, in-line with the year-ago quarter.Avino Silver’s revenues surged 60% year ...

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSE:ASM) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer North - Head of Investor Relations David Wolfin - President, CEO and Director Nathan Harte - CFO Carlos Rodriguez - COO Peter Latta - VP of Technical Services Conference Call Participants Jacob Sekelsky - Alliance Global Partners Joseph Reagor - ROTH Capital Partners Matt O'Keefe - Cantor Fitzgerald Operator Welcome to the Avino Silver & Gold Mines Second Quarter 2024 Financia ...

EXHIBIT 99.1 Note June 30, 2024 AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD. Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited) -1- AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES LTD. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (Expressed in thousands of US dollars - Unaudited) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------|-------|---------|-------|---------| | Cash | $ | 5,311 | $ | 2,688 | | Amounts receivable | | ...

Core Viewpoint - Avino Silver (ASM) has shown strong performance in recent trading sessions, with a notable increase in share price and positive earnings expectations for the upcoming quarter [1][2]. Company Performance - The latest trading session closed with Avino Silver at $1.04, reflecting a +0.97% change from the previous day's close, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.08% [1]. - Over the past month, Avino Silver's shares have increased by 14.44%, while the Basic Materials sector has declined by 1.43% and the S&P 500 has lost 0.21% [1]. Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for August 13, 2024, with consensus estimates predicting revenue of $13.5 million, representing a 46.42% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1]. Analyst Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $0.05 per share and revenue of $59.75 million, indicating increases of +25% and +36.14% respectively from the previous year [2]. - Recent positive revisions in analyst estimates suggest optimism regarding Avino Silver's business and profitability [2]. Valuation Metrics - Avino Silver currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.6, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 20.79, indicating a potential discount in valuation [3]. - The Mining - Silver industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 3, placing it in the top 2% of over 250 industries [3].