ASML sees sales pick-up in second-quarter, announces CEO change

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - ASML , the world's leading provider of tools for making computer chips, said it expects a pick-up in second-quarter sales and stuck to its outlook for flat revenue this year as consumers switch from personal computers to tablets and smartphones. The Dutch firm, seen as a barometer for the tech sector, reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Wednesday, announced a new share buy-back program of up to 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) and said Chief Financial Officer Peter Wennink would take over as chief executive. It said second-quarter sales would be around 1. ...

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