[ASML Component Prices Increase by 10% Across the Board, Samsung and SK Hynix Accept Price Hike] According to a report by Jinse Finance on October 11, ASML's headquarters issued a price increase notice to Samsung and SK Hynix through its Korean subsidiary at the beginning of last month. After negotiations between the procurement departments of both parties, the price hike was confirmed. This increase covers all components of EUV and DUV lithography machines, including consumable parts regularly purchased, as well as core components that need replacement due to malfunction or performance degradation, involving optical systems, light sources, precision drive devices, and more.