ASML Holding (ASML) 6-K ASML Extends Holistic Patterning Strategy with Cadence Partnership

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 March 7, 2017

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ASML Holding N.V.

De Run 6501

5504 DR Veldhoven

The Netherlands

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

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Exhibits

99.1 “ASML extends holistic patterning strategy with Cadence partnership”, press release dated February 28, 2017

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: March 7, 2017	By:      /s/ Peter T.F.M. Wennink
	Peter T.F.M. Wennink
	Chief Executive Officer