BUZZ - Besi shares are expected to rise as Applied Materials plans to increase its stake

October 27 - ** Shares of BE Semiconductors Industries BESI.AS are expected to rise by 5% to 8%, after Applied Materials AMAT.O announced plans to increase its stake in the Dutch company to 20% (link).

** Starting from April 2025, Applied Materials has become Besi's largest shareholder

** The company stated it does not plan to raise its stake above 20%

** As of the close of the previous trading day, Besi's stock price has increased by 9.4% so far this year ​

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