ASML is reported to offer a retention bonus worth €20,000 to eligible employees worldwide, conditional on them remaining with the company for a set period. According to the reports, the share-based award is scheduled to be granted on 1 January 2027 and will vest on 1 January 2030, meaning employees must stay until the vesting date to receive the benefit. The terms described across outlets indicate the award is linked to continued employment rather than immediate payout. The company’s announcement is framed as part of its workforce and long-term planning amid ongoing business expansion and investment in innovation. While one source contrasts the move with trends in the United States, the core details across all accounts focus on the same retention structure: a fixed €20,000 conditional award, timing for grant in 2027, and vesting in 2030. The reports do not provide additional eligibility criteria beyond referencing eligible employees and do not describe how the shares are valued beyond the stated value of the award.