AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductors: ASML posted record third-quarter sales of €11.7 billion and profit of nearly €5 billion, lifting its 2026 sales outlook. AI demand is already outstripping planned supply for 2027 and 2028, and some customers are discussing orders through 2030. Food Retail: A cyber incident forced Ahold Delhaize to shut some systems, disrupting online services and parts of its distribution network. Stores remained open, but the company said it had no evidence customer or staff data was stolen. Dutch Manufacturing: VDL Groep plans to invest $77 million in its Georgia operation, creating about 120 jobs and expanding its high-tech manufacturing presence in the US. Clean Energy: Dutch development bank FMO committed $100 million to support renewable projects under construction in India. In the Netherlands, Vattenfall secured a 100-megawatt battery deal, while Port of Rotterdam joined the Global Methanol Alliance. Industrial Output: Dutch manufacturing production rose 12% year on year in August, its strongest growth since April 2022.
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