Company Profile For Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (PHG.N) (New York Stock Exchange)
sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services · industry: Consumer Electronics ·
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Overview

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Royal Philips Electronics) is the parent company of the Philips Group (Philips). As of January 1, 2008, Philips’ activities are organized on a sector basis, with each operating sector Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting being responsible for the management of its businesses worldwide. The Company aims, through the Innovation & Emerging Businesses sector, to invest in projects that are not part of the operating sectors, but which will lead to growth. The Group Management & Services sector provides the sectors with support through shared service centers. In September 2008, Medialink Worldwide Inc. announced the transfer of its ownership interest in Teletrax to the Company. In October 2008, the Company sold its speech recognition activities, Philips Speech Recognition Systems, to Nuance Communications, Inc. In December 2008, it acquired the aerosol therapy business of Medel SpA. In March 2009, the Company acquired Dynalite.

Quick Financial Synopsis

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 27 October 2009, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV's total revenue decreased 15% to EUR15.97B. Net income from continuing operations decreased 85% to EUR159M. Total revenue reflects decreased sales in all business segments except for the Healthcare division. Net income from continuing operations suffered from decreased other business income as well as lower financial income.

Company Address

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV
Breitner Center
Amstelplein 2
Amsterdam     1096
P: +3120.5977777

Total Employees

118225

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