ASML Holding (ASML) 6-K Current report (foreign)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For January 19, 2011

ASML Holding N.V.

De Run 6501
5504 DR Veldhoven
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-Fþ     Form 40-Fo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yeso     Noþ

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

EXHIBITS 99.1, 99.3 AND 99.4 TO THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF ASML HOLDING N.V.: THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-13332), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-105600), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-109154), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-116337), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-126340), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-136362), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-141125), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-142254), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-144356), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-147128), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-153277), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-162439) AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-170034).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.2

Exhibit 99.3

Exhibit 99.4

Exhibits

99.1	“ASML announces 2010 Q4 and Full Year results, along with increased dividend proposal and share buy back program—Record backlog supports a strong 2011,” press release dated January 19, 2011
99.2	“ASML Fourth Quarter and 2010 Annual Results—Record backlog supports a strong 2011,” presentation dated January 19, 2011
99.3	Summary U.S. GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements
99.4	Summary IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: the matters discussed in this document may include forward-looking statements, including statements made about our outlook, realization of backlog, IC unit demand, financial results, average selling price, gross margin and expenses, dividend policy and intention to repurchase shares. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: economic conditions, product demand and semiconductor equipment industry capacity, worldwide demand and manufacturing capacity utilization for semiconductors (the principal product of our customer base), including the impact of general economic conditions on consumer confidence and demand for our customers’ products, competitive products and pricing, the impact of manufacturing efficiencies and capacity constraints, the pace of new product development and customer acceptance of new products, our ability to enforce patents and protect intellectual property rights, the risk of intellectual property litigation, availability of raw materials and critical manufacturing equipment, trade environment, changes in exchange rates, available cash and distributable reserves for dividend payments and share repurchases and other risks indicated in the risk factors included in ASML’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ASML HOLDING N.V. (Registrant)
Date: January 19, 2011	By:	/s/ Peter T.F.M. Wennink
		Peter T.F.M. Wennink
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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