SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of a Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of December 2002 ASML Holding N.V. De Run 1110 5503 LA Veldhoven The Netherlands (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F X Form 40-F --- --- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X --- --- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROSPECTUS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-83266) OF ASML HOLDING N.V. Exhibits 99.1 "ASML Refines Guidance for Second Half 2002 Results and Discloses Further Measures to Cut Costs", dated December 18, 2002. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. ASML HOLDING N.V. (Registrant) Date: December 18, 2002 By: /s/ Peter T.F.M. Wennink Peter T.F.M. Wennink Vice President of Finance/ Administration and Chief Financial Officer