Outlook for 2014
After disappointing market developments in the first half of 2013, but a recovery later in the second half of the year,
especially in the USA, the global market is expected to grow by 4.1% in 2014 and 3.4% in 2015, according to forecasts
from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). However, these figures are still below the multi-year average
since 2000 of 6%. Analogous to the forecasts of the WSTS for 2014 and beyond, RoodMicrotec anticipates a recovery of
its business and the realisation of its growth objectives. We aim, as we did before the crisis started, to grow at least at
a faster rate than the global market.
The record number of applications confirms our confidence that in 2014 RoodMicrotec's growth can exceed the total
market growth in 2014. However, in view of the delicate macro-economic recovery, we remain cautious and refrain
from making concrete predictions for 2014.
RoodMicrotec will continue to strengthen its product portfolio, inter alia by focusing on FCs and OEMs (particularly
outsourcing: project Atlas).