DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) _ ASML Holding NV (ASML) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.49 billion.

On a per-share basis, the Dr Veldhoven, Netherlands-based company said it had profit of $3.59.

The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers posted revenue of $4.9 billion in the period.

ASML shares have declined 22% since the beginning of the year. The stock has dropped 2% in the last 12 months.

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