Besi lifts its forecast, expects higher demand for its advanced solutions
June 12 (Reuters) - Dutch semiconductor company Besi (BESI.AS), opens new tab raised its 2025 financial targets amid its investor day as it expects higher demand for its advanced packaging solutions.
Besi now expects revenue between 1.5 billion euros and 1.9 billion euros ($2.19 billion), a gross margin of 64% to 66%, and an operating margin between 40% and 55%.
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