1、Financial Report 2001Our technology leadership continues.What does ASML stand for?Ever since the company was founded in 1984,the promise ofcommitment has been consistent with the core values of ASML.Our commitment is customer centric and includes technology.Commitment to technology leadership.Delive
2、ring leading edgetechnology.Packing a pipeline of advanced technology.Investing in R&D for next generation technology.Our commitment is the foundation for our relationships with all our stakeholders:Commitment to our customers.2002 marks the companysrenewed customer focus.We will make sure that our
3、customersfeel our long-term commitment to making them successful.Commitment to our employees.Our people,who come from over45 nations,are commited to ASMLs success and contribute greatideas.To support them,we create an environment for professionaldevelopment to grow their careers and do their best wo
4、rk.Commitment to our suppliers.We work in partnerships withsuppliers from all over the world.We help our suppliers to suc-ceed so they can help us succeed.Commitment to our investors.The companys reputation for transparency in its business and its track record for credibilityexemplify ASMLs commitme
5、nt to investors.CommitmentFinancial Report 20012ASML FINANCIAL REPORT 2001Contents4Five-Year Financial Summary5Board of Management and Supervisory Board6Report of the Supervisory Board9Managements Discussion and Analysis of FinancialCondition and Results of Operations9Business Strategy9Significant E
6、vents10Euro10Results of Operations18Foreign Exchange Management18Financial Condition,Liquidity and Capital Resources20Risks affecting ASMLs Business Strategy23New Accounting Pronouncements27Financial Statements 2001In this report the expression ASML is sometimes used forconvenience in contexts where