(Reuters) – Chipmaking equipment supplier BE Semiconductor (BESI) on Friday forecast a rise in first-quarter revenues, citing a strong order intake and leading semiconductor firms’ higher investment plans.
The Dutch company, which designs and manufactures semiconductor equipment, sees revenue growth of around 15% in the January-March period from 171.7 million euros ($195.17 million) in the previous quarter.
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(Reporting by Anait Miridzhanian; editing by Milla Nissi)