➀ Japanese semiconductor equipment sales surged, with April 2024 sales up 15.7% YoY. ➁ DISCO's Q1 2024 revenue rose 53.4% YoY due to increased demand for power semiconductors and AI-related products. ➂ Tokyo Electron plans to invest 1.5 trillion yen and hire 10,000 new employees to become the world's top semiconductor equipment maker. ➃ Screen's Q2 2024 revenue in China increased nearly 200% YoY, driven by strong demand from the semiconductor industry. ➄ Advantest raised its annual operating profit forecast by 53% due to stronger-than-expected demand for chip testing equipment.