ASML's Nickl Sees Profitability Growing Significantly

The transcript discusses the company's strong market performance and positive outlook for 2018, despite a slight dip in first-quarter revenue guidance due to high demand in the previous quarter. The Intel security flaw is deemed to have no impact on the business. Currency fluctuations are managed effectively, and the company benefits from global semiconductor growth. The demand for EUV machines is high, with plans to double shipments in 2018, and the company is optimistic about achieving or exceeding its 2020 revenue targets.

What was the revenue achieved in the last year mentioned in the text?

What is the company's outlook for revenue and earnings growth in 2018?

What factors are influencing the company's guidance for the first quarter?

How does the company view the impact of the Intel security flaw on their business?

What is the significance of the EUV machines mentioned in the text?

How does the company plan to address the demand for their products in the coming years?

What was the target revenue established for 2020, and what factors could influence this target?