Short Interest in ASMPT Limited (OTCMKTS:ASMVY) Rises By 320.0%

ASMPT Limited (OTCMKTS:ASMVY) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,100 shares, an increase of 320.0% from the July 31st total of 500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 22,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

ASMPT Trading Up 0.6 %

Shares of ASMVY traded up $0.19 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $33.34. 3,433 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,450. ASMPT has a 52-week low of $24.89 and a 52-week high of $44.60. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $36.34 and a 200 day simple moving average of $37.06.

ASMPT Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 13th will be given a dividend of $0.1143 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 13th.

About ASMPT

ASMPT Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and marketing of machine and tools used in the semiconductor and electronics assembly industries. It operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Surface Mount Technology Solutions. The Semiconductor Solutions segment offers wire and die bonders, encapsulation solutions, test handlers, clip bonders, CIS equipment, TCB and flip chip bonders, mold under fill, panel molding, silver sintering, and laser grooving and dicing.