ASM INTERNATIONAL N.V. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Almere, The Netherland April 19, 2018 ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today reports its first quarter 2018 operating results (unaudited) in accordance with IFRS. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS EUR million Q1 2017 (restated) Q4 2017 (restated) Q1 2018 New orders 204.2 203.2 206.5 Net sales 156.8 181.5 159.0 Gross profit margin % 43.0 % 39.6 % 37.8 % Operating result 19.4 26.0 11.8 Result from investments (excluding amortization intangible assets resulting from the sale of ASMPT stake in 2013) 35.4 14.0 16.3 Amortization intangible assets (resulting from the sale of ASMPT stake in 2013) (5.8 ) (4.6 ) (3.8 ) Result from sale of ASMPT shares - 183.9 - Net earnings 40.4 215.9 15.0...