Stable Revenue and Strong Cash Flow
Besi reported Q1 2025 revenue of €144.1 million, a slight decrease of 1.5% year-over-year, with strong growth in hybrid bonding and AI-related applications. Cash flow generation remained positive with net cash increasing by 10.8% to €159.4 million.
Increase in Orders
Orders increased by 3.3% compared to Q1 2024 and 8.2% compared to Q4 2024, driven by Asian subcontractors and AI-related data center applications.
Significant Shareholder Returns
Besi repurchased €22.1 million of its shares and shareholders approved a €172.5 million dividend, equivalent to €2.18 per share.
Strategic Investment by Applied Materials
Applied Materials acquired a 9% ownership stake in Besi, reinforcing their collaboration on hybrid bonding technology.