CEO statement and outlook "Our fourth-quarter was a record in terms of revenue, with total net sales coming in at , and a gross margin of 51.7%, both above our guidance.
This was primarily driven by additional upgrades. We also recognized revenue on two High NA EUV systems. We shipped a third High NA EUV system to a customer in the fourth quarter.
"ASML achieved another record year, ending with total net sales for 2024 of "We expect firstbillion, and a gross margin of 51.3%. last October, we expect total 51% and 53%. Public 1 "Consistent with our view from the last quarter, the growth in artificial intelligence is the key driver for growth in our industry. It has created a shift in the market dynamics that is not benefiting all of our customers equally, which creates both opportunities and risks as reflected in our 2025 revenue range," said ASML President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet. Update dividend and share buyback program ASML intends to declare a total dividend for the year 2024 of compared to 2023. An interim dividend of per ordinary share, which is a 4.9% increase per ordinary share will be made payable on February 19, 2025. Recognizing this interim dividend and the two interim dividends of final dividend proposal to the General Meeting of per ordinary share paid in 2024, this leads to a per ordinary share. In the fourth quarter, we did not purchase any shares under the current 2022-2025 share buyback program. Details of the share buyback program as well as transactions pursuant thereto, and details of the dividend are published on ASML's website (www.asml.com/investors).