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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
ASM International N.V. and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") on Form
F-3 of our report dated February 18, 2000, and to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" on Form F-3, which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche Accountants
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
September 6, 2000
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