BlockBeats News, July 18th, ASML Holding of the Netherlands will grant a one-time €20,000 (approximately $22,862) bonus to global employees. With the surge in sales driven by the demand for artificial intelligence, the company has joined the ranks of more and more chip companies sharing performance bonuses with employees.

The company will award stock bonuses to global employees on January 1, 2027, with the condition that employees remain in continuous service throughout the vesting period, which will be completed in early 2030. ASML's move comes as the global AI construction boom drives a significant increase in demand for its products.

Previously, chip manufacturers including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have also distributed bonuses to employees. With massive returns from AI infrastructure investments, more of the largest beneficiaries are facing pressure to share more profits with employees. In May of this year, TSMC also pledged that the average profit-sharing for employees this year would increase by over 30%.