ASML ASML Holding NV

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 December 24, 2014

ASML Holding N.V.

De Run 6501

5504 DR 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):            

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.

Exhibit 99.1

Press Releases

Cymer Announces its New XLR 700ix DUV Light Source; Improves On-Wafer Critical Dimension (CD) Uniformity, Enabling Higher Productivity

San Diego, California, December 1, 2014 - Cymer, LLC, an ASML company, the world’s leading supplier of light sources used by chipmakers to pattern advanced semiconductor chips, today announced its new argon fluoride (ArF) immersion light source, the XLR 700ix. Built on the industry leading XLR platform, the 700ix provides improvements in bandwidth, wavelength and energy stability, enabling higher scanner throughput and process stability for advanced 14nm chip manufacturing and beyond.

The XLR 700ix provides chipmakers tighter bandwidth control (300+5fm) that essentially eliminates bandwidth as a source of process variation for on-wafer performance. Cymer’s patented technology applies high-speed closed loop control on a pulse-by-pulse basis, resulting in extremely stable performance.

“As chip geometries continue to shrink, bandwidth plays an increasing role in control of wafer critical dimension,” said Ed Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Cymer Light Source. “Our newest product, the XLR 700ix, significantly improves bandwidth performance, reducing process excursions and ensuring stable and repeatable on-wafer results. Additionally, as part of Cymer’s commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources, the XLR 700ix has been designed to use significantly less helium and energy than our previous light sources.”

The XLR 700ix introduces a reduction in helium consumption by 50 percent, while providing stable performance across all conditions, even at high-duty cycles. Helium is mainly used in the Line Narrowing Module (LNM) as a critical purge gas due to its unique thermal properties to ensure stable optical performance. Additionally, the XLR 700ix reduces power consumption by 15 percent through the inclusion of the latest, field-proven Master Oscillator (MO) chamber design, enabling chipmakers to decrease operating costs.

The XLR 700ix also includes software updates that enhance light source predictability and availability, such as auto chamber conditioning and automated gas optimization, delivering the highest system efficiency to meet demanding manufacturing schedules.

Cymer’s XLR 700ix will begin shipping in Q1 2015.

About Cymer, LLC

Cymer, an ASML company, is an industry leader in developing lithography light sources, used by chipmakers worldwide to pattern advanced semiconductor chips. Cymer’s light sources, and ongoing innovations, are available to all semiconductor and semiconductor equipment companies to enable advanced device manufacturing today and into the future. Cymer is pioneering the industry’s transition to EUV light source technology, the next viable step on the technology roadmap for the creation of smaller, faster and more energy-efficient chips. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. www.cymer.com

About ASML

ASML makes possible affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. ASML invents and develops complex technology for high-tech lithography machines for the semiconductor industry. ASML’s guiding principle is continuing Moore’s Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. Our success is based on three pillars: technology leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient processes and entrepreneurial people. We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We employ more than 13,800 people on payroll and flexible contracts (expressed in full time equivalents). Our company is an inspiring place where employees work, meet, learn and share. ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol

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Cymer Announces its New XLR 700ix DUV Light Source; Improves On-Wafer Critical Dimension (CD) Uniformity, Enabling Higher Productivity

San Diego, California, December 1, 2014 - Cymer, LLC, an ASML company, the world’s leading supplier of light sources used by chipmakers to pattern advanced semiconductor chips, today announced its new argon fluoride (ArF) immersion light source, the XLR 700ix. Built on the industry leading XLR platform, the 700ix provides improvements in bandwidth, wavelength and energy stability, enabling higher scanner throughput and process stability for advanced 14nm chip manufacturing and beyond.

The XLR 700ix provides chipmakers tighter bandwidth control (300+5fm) that essentially eliminates bandwidth as a source of process variation for on-wafer performance. Cymer’s patented technology applies high-speed closed loop control on a pulse-by-pulse basis, resulting in extremely stable performance.

“As chip geometries continue to shrink, bandwidth plays an increasing role in control of wafer critical dimension,” said Ed Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Cymer Light Source. “Our newest product, the XLR 700ix, significantly improves bandwidth performance, reducing process excursions and ensuring stable and repeatable on-wafer results. Additionally, as part of Cymer’s commitment to the sustainable use of natural resources, the XLR 700ix has been designed to use significantly less helium and energy than our previous light sources.”

The XLR 700ix introduces a reduction in helium consumption by 50 percent, while providing stable performance across all conditions, even at high-duty cycles. Helium is mainly used in the Line Narrowing Module (LNM) as a critical purge gas due to its unique thermal properties to ensure stable optical performance. Additionally, the XLR 700ix reduces power consumption by 15 percent through the inclusion of the latest, field-proven Master Oscillator (MO) chamber design, enabling chipmakers to decrease operating costs.

The XLR 700ix also includes software updates that enhance light source predictability and availability, such as auto chamber conditioning and automated gas optimization, delivering the highest system efficiency to meet demanding manufacturing schedules.

Cymer’s XLR 700ix will begin shipping in Q1 2015.

About Cymer, LLC

Cymer, an ASML company, is an industry leader in developing lithography light sources, used by chipmakers worldwide to pattern advanced semiconductor chips. Cymer’s light sources, and ongoing innovations, are available to all semiconductor and semiconductor equipment companies to enable advanced device manufacturing today and into the future. Cymer is pioneering the industry’s transition to EUV light source technology, the next viable step on the technology roadmap for the creation of smaller, faster and more energy-efficient chips. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. www.cymer.com

About ASML

ASML makes possible affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. ASML invents and develops complex technology for high-tech lithography machines for the semiconductor industry. ASML’s guiding principle is continuing Moore’s Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. Our success is based on three pillars: technology leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient processes and entrepreneurial people. We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We employ more than 13,800 people on payroll and flexible contracts (expressed in full time equivalents). Our company is an inspiring place where employees work, meet, learn and share. ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol

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ASML. More information about ASML, our products and technology, and career opportunities is available on: www.asml.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

“This document contains statements that are forward-looking, including statements with respect to Cymer’s XLR 700ix DUV light source, including expected improvements in bandwidth, wavelength and energy stability, and expected improvements in scanner throughput and process stability, statements with respect to bandwidth control and expected benefits therefrom, including reduction in process incursions and stable and repeatable performance, statements with respect to sustainable use of natural resources, including use of less helium and reduced energy requirements, and resulting reduced operating costs for customers and statements with respect to software updates that enhance light source predictability and availability.

You can generally identify these statements by the use of words like “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “project”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “plan”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “potential”, “intend”, “continue” and variations of these words or comparable words. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the business and our future financial results and readers should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include risks associated with Cymer’s XLR 700ix DUV light source, including the risks that the light source does not deliver expected results and other risks indicated in the risk factors included in ASML’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this document. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Brittney Wolff

Corporate Communications

+1.858.385.6502

brittney.wolff.zatezalo@asml.com

Craig DeYoung

VP Investor Relations Worldwide

+1.480.696.2762

craig.deyoung@asml.com

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Exhibit 99.2

Published: 08:00 CET 23-12-2014 /GlobeNewswire /Source: ASML Holding /XAMS: ASML /ISIN: NL0010273215

ASML confirms completion of its 2013-2014 share buyback program

Media Relations Contacts

Lucas van Grinsven - Corporate Communications - +31 6 101 995 32 - Veldhoven, the Netherlands

Niclas Mika - Corporate Communications - +31 6 201 528 63 - Veldhoven, the Netherlands

Investor Relations Contacts

Craig DeYoung - Investor Relations - +1 480 696 2762 - Chandler, Arizona, USA

Marcel Kemp - Investor Relations - +31 40 268 6494 - Veldhoven, the Netherlands

VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, 23 December 2014 - ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announces the completion of its share buyback program announced on 17 April 2013.

During the period from 18 April 2013 up to and including 22 December 2014, ASML purchased 14,595,554 of its shares at an average price of EUR 68.51 per share. With these purchases, the EUR 1,000 million share buyback program has been completed. Of the shares purchased during this period, 9,464,503 have been cancelled with the remaining shares intended to be cancelled in 2015.

Further details of the buybacks are available at www.asml.com/sharebuyback

About ASML

ASML makes possible affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. ASML invents and develops complex technology for high-tech lithography machines for the semiconductor industry. ASML’s guiding principle is continuing Moore’s Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. Our success is based on three pillars: technology leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient processes and entrepreneurial people. We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We employ more than 13,800 people on payroll and flexible contracts (expressed in full time equivalents). Our company is an inspiring place where employees work, meet, learn and share. ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML. More information about ASML, our products and technology, and career opportunities is available on: www.asml.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains statements that are forward-looking, including statements with respect to the share buyback program, including the intention to cancel repurchased shares.

You can generally identify these statements by the use of words like “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “project”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “plan”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “potential”, “intend”, “continue” and variations of these words or comparable words. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the business and our future financial results and readers should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and

Exhibit 99.2

involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include risks indicated in the risk factors included in ASML’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this document. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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