Form 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

January 29, 2013

 

 

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Royal Philips Electronics

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

The Netherlands

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Breitner Center, Amstelplein 2, 1096 BC Amsterdam, The Netherlands

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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Name and address of person authorized to receive notices

and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission:

E.P. Coutinho

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

Amstelplein 2

1096 BC Amsterdam – The Netherlands

 

 

 


This report comprises a copy of the following press releases:

- “Philips’ Q4 2012 Quarterly Report”, dated January 29, 2013.

- “Philips to transfer its Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories business to Funai”, dated January 29, 2013

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 at Amsterdam, on the 29th day of January 2013.

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

/s/ E.P. Coutinho

(General Secretary)


Q4 2012 Quarterly report

Philips operational results improved by 50% to EUR 875 million, while net income was impacted by significant charges in Q4

 

 

Deal signed to transfer Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories business to Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

 

 

Comparable sales increased 3%; growth geographies up 10%

 

 

EBITA excluding restructuring and other charges increased by 50% to EUR 875 million, or 12.2% of sales; reported EBITA of EUR 50 million

 

 

Net income, excluding the European Commission fine of EUR 509 million, amounted to EUR 154 million

 

 

Inventories as a percentage of sales improved by 2 percentage points compared to fourth quarter of 2011

 

 

Free cash flow of EUR 899 million

 

 

Proposed dividend at EUR 0.75 per share

Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips Electronics:

“We are pleased with the continued improvement of our operational performance in the fourth quarter. Through our Accelerate! program, we are making good progress in transforming Philips into an agile and entrepreneurial company, driving improved and sustainable results. My deep appreciation goes to our employees for their hard work and to our customers for their continued trust in Philips.

Our growth initiatives are working, as we increased sales despite the challenging economic environment in western economies. Our operational results improved across all sectors, as a result of increased sales, overhead cost reductions, and gross margin expansion. We also exceeded our inventory reduction goals as we stepped up working capital management. Underlying performance improved, as EBITA excluding restructuring and other charges increased by 50% to EUR 875 million, which is 12.2% of sales.

Net income in the quarter was significantly impacted by charges such as the fine imposed by the European Commission, which we intend to appeal, as well as restructuring costs. The restructuring will fundamentally lower our cost base and improve our financial performance in the coming years.

Today we announced that we have signed an agreement with Funai to transfer our Philips Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories businesses. This transaction will leverage Philips’ strong brand, strength in innovation, and leadership position in these businesses, with Funai’s strong presence in America and Japan, and its supply and manufacturing expertise. I am confident the deal will give this business a great future, with continuity for our customers. We have taken an important step in transforming Philips into the leading technology company in health and well-being.

While we have made significant progress in 2012, there is still much more to be done to unlock and deliver the full potential of Philips. Going forward, by executing on our Accelerate! program, we will continue to relentlessly drive operational excellence and invest in innovation and sales development to deliver profitability and growth.

The challenging economic environment in 2012, notably in Europe and United States, has impacted our order book, and hence we expect our sales in 2013 to start slow and pick up in the second half of the year. We remain confident in our ability to further improve our operational and financial performance, enabling us to achieve our 2013 financial targets”.


Q4 financials: Good growth at Healthcare, Lighting and growth businesses in Consumer Lifestyle. Operating margins excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges improved across all sectors.

Healthcare comparable sales grew by 4%, led by high-single-digit growth at Home Healthcare Systems, mid-single-digit growth at Customer Services and low-single-digit growth at both Imaging Systems and Patient Care & Clinical Informatics. In growth geographies, comparable sales increased by 19%. Currency-comparable order intake increased by 4% year-on-year. EBITA margin excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges increased year-on-year by 3.0 percentage points to 18.8%.

Consumer Lifestyle comparable sales increased by 2%, driven by double-digit growth in the combined growth businesses, i.e. Personal Care, Health & Wellness and Domestic Appliances. Sales increases were partly offset by a decline at Lifestyle Entertainment. EBITA margin excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges increased year-on-year by 3.4 percentage points to 11.7%. All businesses in the sector improved underlying profitability.

Lighting comparable sales increased by 4%, with growth in all businesses, notably double-digit growth at Lumileds and mid-single-digit growth at Consumer Luminaires and Automotive. LED-based sales grew by 43% and now account for 25% of total Lighting sales. Both Lumileds and Consumer Luminaires returned to profitability in the quarter. EBITA margin excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges increased year-on-year by 4.9 percentage points to 8.6%. Higher restructuring charges impacted the reported EBITA for the quarter.

The fourth-quarter results were impacted by a fine of EUR 509 million from the European Commission related to the Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) industry. Philips divested its CRT activities in 2001 to LPD, a joint venture with LG Electronics which operated as an independent company and was not consolidated in Philips’ accounts. Philips intends to appeal the decision. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 358 million, and EUR 154 million of other charges mainly related to legal matters and the loss on the sale of industrial assets, also impacted the results for the quarter.

Philips has completed 73% of the EUR 2 billion share buy-back program since the start of the program in July 2011.

Making good progress with Accelerate!

Accelerate! is our multi-year program that is fundamentally transforming Philips and unlocking its full potential by creating an agile and entrepreneurial company. We made significant progress in 2012, executing on the initiatives we launched in 2011 by improving our time to market for new innovations, making our products and services more locally relevant in markets around the world, redirecting investments and resources to those businesses and geographies with the best value-creation opportunities, and reducing cost and complexity across the organization. We have aligned our incentive structure with our performance targets, and are creating a growth and high performance culture. During the fourth quarter we made further progress on our initiatives to improve our end-to-end customer value chain; these projects are now covering about 20% of group revenues. On executed projects, this drove benefits such as 40% reduction in time to market of key new product introductions, higher growth, lower cost, as well as higher capital turns. We reduced inventories by 2 percentage points at the end of 2012.

Notably, we exceeded our overhead cost-reduction goals for the year. Incremental savings in the fourth quarter amounted to EUR 165 million, bringing cumulative savings in 2012 to EUR 471 million.

Please refer to page 16 of this press release for more information about forward-looking statements, third-party market share data, use of non-GAAP information and use of fair-value measurements.

 

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Philips Group

 

Net income

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Sales

     6,712        7,161   

EBITA

     503        50   

as a % of sales

     7.5        0.7   

EBIT

     262        (79

as a % of sales

     3.9        (1.1

Financial income (expenses)

     (71     (19

Income taxes

     (79     (59

Results investments in associates

     —          (193

Net income from continuing operations

     112        (350

Discontinued operations

     (272     (5

Net income

     (160     (355

Net income - shareholders per commonshare (in euros) - basic

     (0.17     (0.39

Sales by sector

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4      Q4            % change  
     2011      2012      nominal     comparable  

Healthcare

     2,724         2,918         7        4   

Consumer Lifestyle

     1,787         1,858         4        2   

Lighting

     2,072         2,262         9        4   

Innovation, Group & Services

     129         123         (5     (5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     6,712         7,161         7        3   

Sales per geographic cluster

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4      Q4             % change  
     2011      2012      nominal      comparable  

Western Europe

     1,909         1,929         1         (2

North America

     2,049         2,074         1         (3

Other mature geographies

     514         620         21         16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total mature geographies

     4,472         4,623         3         —     

Growth geographies

     2,240         2,538         13         10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Philips Group

     6,712         7,161         7         3   

Net income

 

 

EBITA excluding restructuring and other charges amounted to EUR 875 million, or 12.2% of sales, an increase of 50% compared to Q4 2011. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges amounted to EUR 358 million. Other charges include EUR 313 million for the European Commission fine, and EUR 154 million related to various legal matters as well as a loss on the sale of industrial assets. As a result of these charges, EBITA was EUR 50 million, which is EUR 453 million lower than the prior year’s EUR 503 million.

 

 

Net income amounted to a net loss of EUR 355 million, which represents a year-on-year decline of EUR 195 million. The loss reflects the EUR 509 million impact of the European Commission fine related to alleged violation of competition rules in the Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) industry, while Q4 2011 included a EUR 128 million value adjustment of commercial and brand-related assets at Lighting. Excluding the European Commission fine and the value adjustment in 2011, net income amounted to EUR 154 million, compared to a EUR 32 million loss in Q4 2011.

 

 

Results from investments in associates was a loss of EUR 193 million, including a charge of EUR 196 million corresponding to Philips’ portion of the European Commission CRT-related fine with respect to the former LG.Philips Displays joint venture.

 

 

The after-tax loss from discontinued operations of EUR 5 million is EUR 267 million lower than in Q4 2011 and represents the results of the Television business.

Sales per sector

 

 

Group sales amounted to EUR 7,161 million, an increase of 3% on a comparable basis. Group nominal sales increased by 7%, including a 4% positive impact of currency and portfolio changes.

 

 

Healthcare comparable sales improved by 4%, with high-single-digit growth at Home Healthcare Solutions, and mid-single-digit growth at Customer Services. Patient Care & Clinical Informatics and Imaging Systems both showed low-single-digit growth.

 

 

Consumer Lifestyle comparable sales grew by 2% year-on-year. Double-digit growth in the combined growth businesses, i.e. Personal Care, Health & Wellness and Domestic Appliances, was partly offset by a decline at Lifestyle Entertainment.

 

 

Lighting sales grew by 4% on a comparable basis, with sales increases in all businesses, notably double-digit growth at Lumileds, and mid-single-digit growth at Consumer Luminaires and Automotive.

 

 

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EBITA

in millions of euros

 

     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Healthcare

     409        434   

Consumer Lifestyle

     130        177   

Lighting

     41        (13

Innovation, Group & Services

     (77     (548
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     503        50   

 

EBITA

as a % of sales

 

    
     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Healthcare

     15.0        14.9   

Consumer Lifestyle

     7.3        9.5   

Lighting

     2.0        (0.6

Innovation, Group & Services

     (59.7     (445.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     7.5        0.7   

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges

in millions of euros

 

  

  

 
     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Healthcare

     (21     (114

Consumer Lifestyle

     (18     (40

Lighting

     (36     (185

Innovation, Group & Services

     (25     (19
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     (100     (358

EBIT

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

  

  

 
     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Healthcare

     359        385   

Consumer Lifestyle

     113        160   

Lighting

     (130     (73

Innovation, Group & Services

     (80     (551
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     262        (79

as a % of sales

     3.9        (1.1

Sales per geographic cluster

 

 

Sales in the mature geographies were flat on a comparable basis relative to Q4 2011. Growth at Lighting was offset by declines at Consumer Lifestyle and Healthcare.

 

 

Growth geographies delivered 10% comparable sales growth, driven by higher sales in all sectors.

Earnings per sector

 

 

Healthcare EBITA was EUR 434 million, compared to EUR 409 million in Q4 2011. Strong year-on-year improvement was driven by sales growth, non-manufacturing cost reductions, and gross margin improvements at Imaging Systems and Customer Services. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges were EUR 93 million higher than in Q4 2011. EBITA excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges was EUR 548 million or 18.8% of sales, compared to EUR 430 million and 15.8% in Q4 2011.

 

 

Consumer Lifestyle EBITA amounted to EUR 177 million, compared to EUR 130 million in Q4 2011. EBITA improvement was driven mainly by higher sales and higher margins, notably at Domestic Appliances. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges were EUR 22 million higher than in Q4 2011. EBITA excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges was EUR 217 million or 11.7% of sales, compared to EUR 148 million and 8.3% in Q4 2011.

 

 

Lighting EBITA amounted to a loss of EUR 13 million, compared to EUR 41 million profit in Q4 2011. Earnings were impacted by an increase in restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 149 million compared to Q4 2011, and by a loss on the sale of industrial assets of EUR 22 million. Excluding the restructuring and acquisition-related charges and the loss on the sale of assets, the EBITA improvement was driven by higher operating earnings across all businesses. EBITA excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges and the loss on the sale of assets was EUR 194 million or 8.6% of sales, compared to EUR 77 million and 3.7% in Q4 2011.

 

 

Innovation, Group & Services EBITA amounted to a net cost of EUR 548 million, which included the EUR 313 million impact of the European Commission fine related to alleged violation of competition rules in the Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) industry and EUR 132 million of provisions related to various legal matters. Excluding these charges, EBITA was a net cost of EUR 84 million, compared to a net cost of EUR 73 million in Q4 2011.

 

 

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Financial income and expenses

in millions of euros

 

     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Net interest expenses

     (58     (59

Other

     (13     40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (71     (19

Cash balance

in millions of euros

 

    
     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Beginning cash balance

     2,339        3,232   

Free cash flow

     966        899   

Net cash flow from operating activities

     1,189 1)      1,209   

Net capital expenditures

     (223 )1)      (310

Acquisitions of businesses

     (243     (19

Other cash flow from investing activities

     (24     6   

Treasury shares transactions

     (208     (191

Changes in debt/other

     178 1)      (21

Net cash flow discontinued operations

     139        (72
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     3,147        3,834   

Cash flows from operating activities

in millions of euros

    

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Revised to reflect an adjusted cash flow presentation of finance lease cash inflows

Financial income and expenses

 

 

Financial income and expenses in Q4 2012 amounted to a net expense of EUR 19 million, or EUR 52 million lower expense compared to Q4 2011. Included in Other in Q4 2012 was a EUR 46 million gain related to a change in estimate on the valuation of long-term hedge contracts. Also included in Other for both Q4 2012 and Q4 2011 are minor valuation adjustments on Other non-current financial assets.

Cash balance

 

 

The group cash balance increased during Q4 2012 to EUR 3,834 million, largely due to a free cash inflow of EUR 899 million. This was partly offset by the use of EUR 191 million in treasury share transactions, primarily for our share buy-back program, as well as a EUR 72 million outflow related to discontinued operations.

 

 

In Q4 2011, the cash balance increased to EUR 3,147 million, mainly as a result of EUR 966 million free cash inflow, a EUR 178 million change in debt and EUR 139 million cash inflow from discontinued operations. These inflows were partly offset by EUR 243 million cash outflow mainly related to the acquisition of Povos Electric Appliance (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (Povos) and EUR 208 million of treasury share transactions related to the share buy-back program.

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

Operating activities resulted in a cash inflow of EUR 1,209 million, compared to an inflow of EUR 1,189 million in Q4 2011. The higher cash inflow in Q4 2012 is mainly a result of lower working capital requirements and higher cash earnings.

 

 

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Gross capital expenditures1)

in millions of euros

 

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Inventories

as a % of moving annual total sales

 

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Net debt and group equity

in billions of euros

 

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1)

Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment only

2)

Revised to reflect an adjusted cash flow presentation of finance lease cash inflows

Gross capital expenditure

 

 

Gross capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment were EUR 33 million higher than in Q4 2011, mainly due to higher investments at Lighting and Innovation, Group & Services.

Inventories

 

 

Inventories as a percentage of sales amounted to 14.1%, 2.6 percentage points lower than in Q3 2012. Inventory value at the end of Q4 2012 was EUR 3.5 billion, a decrease of EUR 576 million in the quarter that was attributable to all sectors.

 

 

Compared to Q4 2011, inventories were 2.0 percentage points of sales lower. This was attributable to all sectors, but mainly driven by inventory productivity improvements at Healthcare.

Net debt and group equity

 

 

At the end of Q4 2012, Philips had net debt of EUR 700 million, compared to EUR 713 million at the end of Q4 2011. During the quarter the net debt position decreased by EUR 764 million, largely driven by a free cash inflow of EUR 899 million, partly offset by treasury share transactions and cash outflow for discontinued operations.

 

 

Group equity decreased by EUR 868 million in the quarter to EUR 11.2 billion. The decrease was largely a result of net losses incurred during the period, currency effects, and treasury share transactions.

 

 

Philips extended its EUR 1.8 billion stand-by facility for 2 years until Feb 18, 2018. The facility, which can be used for general corporate purposes, is currently undrawn and has never been used.

 

 

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Number of employees

in FTEs

 

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Number of employees excludes discontinued operations. Discontinued operations, comprising the Television business, employed at end of Q4 2011 3,353

Employees

 

 

The number of employees decreased by 3,197 in the quarter. The decrease was seen across all sectors, with the lower numbers at Lighting and Healthcare mainly a result of the company’s overhead reduction program and the industrial footprint reduction at Lighting.

 

 

Compared to Q4 2011, the number of employees decreased by approximately 3,800. This decrease reflects a reduction of 3,685 employees, mainly related to the company’s overhead reduction program, primarily at Lighting and IG&S. It also reflects the departure of 1,024 employees, mainly due to the industrial footprint reduction at Lighting, and the addition of 909 employees from acquisitions (mainly Indal) and an increase at Consumer Lifestyle.

 

 

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Healthcare

 

Key data

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4      Q4  
     2011      2012  

Sales

     2,724         2,918   

Sales growth

     

% nominal

     3         7   

% comparable

     3         4   

EBITA

     409         434   

as a % of sales

     15.0         14.9   

EBIT

     359         385   

as a % of sales

     13.2         13.2   

Net operating capital (NOC)

     8,418         7,976   

Number of employees (FTEs)

     37,955         37,460   

Sales

in millions of euros

 

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At the 98th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Philips introduced 15 new products and features that offer smart, patient-adaptive systems for low X-ray dose and industry-leading image quality, new ways to integrate and share information, and superb value through innovative upgrades.

 

 

Philips has signed an agreement with Air France-KLM Group, one of the leading European air transport groups, to equip all KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France passenger flights with Philips’ market-leading HeartStart automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

 

 

Philips signed a major agreement to supply the Farah Medical Complex in Jordan with a customized package of advanced imaging solution systems, including a suite of 20 Ambient Experience rooms, healthcare informatics and services, and energy-efficient LED lighting.

 

 

Philips and Elekta established a research consortium to leverage a breakthrough in cancer care with the integration of MR imaging and radiation therapy delivery in a single system.

 

 

Philips provided the first Regional Health Information Network Solution to the Jinhu Bureau of Health in Jiangsu Province, China. The solution integrates patient data among three county-level hospitals, 11 community healthcare centers and 88 village clinic stations, expanding the opportunity for more than 300,000 people in that region to access high-quality medical resources and healthcare.

Financial performance

 

 

Currency-comparable equipment order intake grew 4% year-on-year. Imaging Systems realized mid-single-digit growth, while Patient Care & Clinical Informatics recorded low-single-digit growth. Equipment orders in Europe showed double-digit growth despite continuing market softness in southern Europe. Orders in North America declined by mid-single-digits, reflecting the continued market uncertainties pertaining to the ‘fiscal cliff’ and the elections. Equipment orders in growth geographies grew by 7%.

 

 

Comparable sales were 4% higher year-on-year, with high-single-digit growth at Home Healthcare Solutions and mid-single-digit growth at Customer Services. Patient Care & Clinical Informatics and Imaging Systems both showed low-single-digit growth.

 

 

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From a regional perspective, comparable sales in growth geographies increased by 19%, while sales in mature geographies decreased by 1%, with low-single-digit decline in North America and mid-single-digit decline in Europe. Comparable sales in other mature geographies showed strong double-digit growth.

 

 

EBITA amounted to EUR 434 million, compared to EUR 409 million in Q4 2011, and included restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 114 million, EUR 93 million higher than in Q4 2011.

 

 

Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges, EBITA grew to EUR 548 million, or 18.8% of sales, compared to EUR 430 million, or 15.8% of sales, in Q4 2011. The strong year-on-year improvement was driven by sales growth, non-manufacturing cost reductions, and gross margin improvements at Imaging Systems and Customer Services.

 

 

Net operating capital, excluding a currency impact of EUR 214 million, decreased by EUR 228 million to EUR 8.0 billion. The decrease was largely driven by lower working capital needs as a result of inventory productivity improvement, as well as an increase in provisions related to the restructuring charges taken in Q4 2012. Inventories as a percentage of sales improved by 3.2 percentage points year-on-year.

 

 

Compared to Q4 2011, the number of employees decreased by 495, driven by overhead cost reductions.

Miscellaneous

 

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q1 2013 are expected to total approximately EUR 10 million.

 

 

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Consumer Lifestyle

 

Key data

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4      Q4  
     2011      2012  

Sales

     1,787         1,858   

Sales growth

     

% nominal

     3         4   

% comparable

     —           2   

EBITA

     130         177   

as a % of sales

     7.3         9.5   

EBIT

     113         160   

as a % of sales

     6.3         8.6   

Net operating capital (NOC)

     884         1,217   

Number of employees (FTEs)

     18,291         18,911   

Sales

in millions of euros

 

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In Q4, Philips achieved the milestone of selling over 10 million shavers in China in less than a year, the result of innovative new products tailored to local market needs and broader distribution.

 

 

The Philips Senseo Sarista was the best-selling whole-bean coffee machine in the Netherlands in Q4 2012. Along with the recently introduced Senseo Twist, this contributed to the highest-ever sales of Senseo coffee appliances worldwide in the quarter.

 

 

The complete new range of Philips irons incorporating innovative OptimalTemp technology was well received globally, extending the company’s leadership position as the world’s No. 1 ironing brand.

 

 

Philips extended its market leadership in air purification systems in China and entered the Russian market with the launch of a range of air purifiers and humidifiers to help Russian parents provide a healthy home environment for their children.

Financial performance

 

 

Comparable sales were 2% higher year-on-year, driven by double-digit growth in the combined growth businesses, i.e. Personal Care, Health & Wellness and Domestic Appliances, partly offset by a decline at Lifestyle Entertainment.

 

 

From a regional perspective, the growth businesses achieved a double-digit comparable sales increase in growth geographies and strong mid-single-digit growth in North America, while comparable sales in Western Europe remained flat.

 

 

EBITA amounted to EUR 177 million, compared to EUR 130 million in Q4 2011, and included restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 40 million, EUR 22 million higher than in Q4 2011. EBITA also included EUR 5 million of net costs formerly reported as part of the Television business in Consumer Lifestyle (EUR 17 million in Q4 2011).

 

 

Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges, EBITA was EUR 217 million, or 11.7% of sales, compared to EUR 148 million, or 8.3% of sales, in Q4 2011. EBITA improvement was driven mainly by higher sales, lower non-manufacturing costs and improved gross margins, notably at Domestic Appliances.

 

 

Net operating capital increased by EUR 333 million year-on-year. Lower working capital across the growth businesses was more than offset by changes in the remaining balance of the Television business in Consumer Lifestyle. Inventories as a percentage of sales improved by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year.

 

 

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Compared to Q4 2011, the number of employees increased by 620, which was attributable to the Povos business and an increase in the growth businesses, partly offset by a reduction at Lifestyle Entertainment.

Miscellaneous

 

 

Philips has signed an agreement regarding the transfer of its Lifestyle Entertainment business (Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories) to Funai Electric Co., Ltd. Under the terms, Funai will pay a cash consideration of EUR 150 million and a brand license fee, relating to a license agreement for an initial period of five and a half years, with an optional renewal of five years. The deal for the Audio, Multimedia and Accessories businesses is expected to close in the second half of 2013. The Video business will transfer in 2017, related to existing intellectual property licensing arrangements. The gain on the transaction will be recorded at the closing date.

 

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q1 2013 are expected to total approximately EUR 10 million.

 

 

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Lighting

 

Key data

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Sales

     2,072        2,262   

Sales growth

    

% nominal

     5        9   

% comparable

     7        4   

EBITA

     41        (13

as a % of sales

     2.0        (0.6

EBIT

     (130     (73

as a % of sales

     (6.3     (3.2

Net operating capital (NOC)

     4,965 1)      4,635   

Number of employees (FTEs)

     53,168        50,224   

Sales

in millions of euros

 

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EBITA

 

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1) 

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

Business highlights

 

 

The Empire State Building is now lit up by an advanced Philips LED lighting and controls system, which makes it possible to instantly change color schemes and display light shows. The lighting can also be programmed to celebrate specific moments in time, such as the recent Election Day or the Super Bowl.

 

 

Philips introduced Hue, a revolutionary LED lighting system, which can be controlled wirelessly through a smart device. With Philips Hue, currently available exclusively through Apple retail stores, endless possibilities can be created to personalize light at home.

 

 

In South Africa, Philips and distribution partner Karebo signed an agreement to supply Eskom, the state-owned electricity provider, with 1.8 million LED lamps. This will contribute to a reduced electricity consumption in the country.

 

 

Philips partnered with EGAT (Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) to deliver 1,607 GreenVision Flexi LED lights to light up four major dams. EGAT extended the project with an additional 10,000 units to be delivered later in 2013.

Financial performance

 

 

Comparable sales were 4% higher year-on-year, with sales increases in all businesses, notably double-digit sales growth at Lumileds and mid-single-digit sales growth at Consumer Luminaires and Automotive.

 

 

From a regional perspective, comparable sales (excluding the OEM Lumileds sales) in mature geographies were flat, with Western Europe growing by 4% and North America declining by 4%. Sales in growth geographies increased by 8% compared to Q4 2011.

 

 

Comparable LED-based sales were 43% higher year-on-year, and now represent 25% of total Lighting sales.

 

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 185 million (Q4 2011: EUR 36 million), as well as a loss on the sale of industrial assets of EUR 22 million, resulted in an EBITA loss of EUR 13 million, compared to EUR 41 million profit in Q4 2011.

 

 

Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges and the loss on the sale of industrial assets, EBITA was EUR 194 million, or 8.6% of sales, compared to EUR 77 million, or 3.7% of sales, in Q4 2011. This year-on-year EBITA improvement was driven by higher operating earnings across all businesses, notably Lumileds and Consumer Luminaires, which were both profitable in Q4 2012, as well as Light Sources & Electronics.

 

 

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Net operating capital, excluding a currency impact of EUR 156 million, decreased by EUR 174 million. The decrease was largely driven by an increase in provisions related to restructuring and lower inventories, partly offset by the consolidation of Indal. Inventories as a percentage of sales improved by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year.

 

 

Compared to Q4 2011, the total number of employees decreased by 2,944. Excluding the increase of 909 employees due to the acquisition of Indal, the number of employees decreased by 3,853. This decrease was driven by overhead cost reductions and the rationalization of our industrial footprint.

Miscellaneous

 

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q1 2013 are expected to total approximately EUR 30 million.

 

 

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Innovation, Group & Services

 

Key data

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     Q4     Q4  
     2011     2012  

Sales

     129        123   

Sales growth

    

% nominal

     (10     (5

% comparable

     10        (5

EBITA of:

    

Group Innovation

     (16     (33

IP Royalties

     53        62   

Group and Regional Costs

     (45     (59

Accelerate! investments

     (19     (35

Pensions

     15        5   

Service Units and Other

     (65     (488
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITA

     (77     (548

EBIT

     (80     (551

Net operating capital (NOC)

     (3,895     (4,521

Number of employees (FTEs)

     12,474        11,492   

Sales

in millions of euros

 

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EBITA

in millions of euros

 

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Business highlights

 

 

Philips won 39 prizes in the 2013 iF design awards, one of the most influential and internationally renowned design competitions in the world.

 

 

As a world first, Philips and Dutch mental healthcare institute GGzE have developed a new Ambient Experience-based care concept. The partners are now researching its full effect on stress and anxiety for clients in GGzE, by allowing doctors and clients to choose dynamic light, sound and projections.

Financial performance

 

 

Sales decreased from EUR 129 million in Q4 2011 to EUR 123 million in Q4 2012.

 

 

EBITA amounted to a net cost of EUR 548 million, compared to a net cost of EUR 77 million in Q4 2011.

 

 

EBITA, excluding restructuring charges of EUR 19 million (Q4 2011: EUR 25 million), was a EUR 477 million higher net cost than in Q4 2011. This was mainly attributable to the EUR 313 million impact of the European Commission fine related to alleged violation of competition rules in the Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) industry and EUR 132 million of provisions related to various legal matters.

 

 

Service Units and Other EBITA was negatively impacted in Q4 2011 by EUR 25 million of net costs formerly reported as part of the Television business in Consumer Lifestyle (Q4 2012: EUR 3 million).

 

 

Compared to Q4 2011, the number of employees decreased by 982, primarily due to restructuring activities in the Service Units, particularly in IT and Financial Operations.

 

 

Net operating capital decreased by EUR 626 million, mainly due to an increase in payables and provisions related to legal matters.

Miscellaneous

 

 

Excluding the EUR 313 million impact of the CRT fine, provisions related to various legal matters of EUR 132 million, the EUR 37 million gain on the sale of the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, and a EUR 25 million gain of prior service cost related to a medical benefit retiree plan, IG&S EBITA in 2012 amounted to a net cost of EUR 288 million.

 

 

For 2013 we expect a reduction in restructuring expenses of around EUR 30 million, a decrease in IP royalty income of around EUR 15 million, an increase in pension costs, mainly related to the change in IAS 19, of around EUR 100 million, and a reduction in stranded costs of EUR 23 million.

 

 

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q1 2013 are expected to total approximately EUR 5 million.

 

 

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Forward-looking statements

 

Forward-looking statements

This document and the related oral presentation, including responses to questions following the presentation, contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips and certain of the plans and objectives of Philips with respect to these items. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements made about our strategy, estimates of sales growth, future EBITA and future developments in our organic business. By their nature, these statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements.

These factors include but are not limited to domestic and global economic and business conditions, developments within the euro zone, the successful implementation of our strategy and our ability to realize the benefits of this strategy, our ability to develop and market new products, changes in legislation, legal claims, changes in exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates, pension costs and actuarial assumptions, raw materials and employee costs, our ability to identify and complete successful acquisitions and to integrate those acquisitions into our business, our ability to successfully exit certain businesses or restructure our operations, the rate of technological changes, political, economic and other developments in countries where Philips operates, industry consolidation and competition. As a result, Philips’ actual future results may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations set forth in such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could cause future results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the Risk management chapter included in our Annual Report 2011.

Third-party market share data

Statements regarding market share, including those regarding Philips’ competitive position, contained in this document are based on outside sources such as research institutes, industry and dealer panels in combination with management estimates. Where information is not yet available to Philips, those statements may also be based on estimates and projections prepared by outside sources or management. Rankings are based on sales unless otherwise stated.

Use of non-GAAP information

In presenting and discussing the Philips Group’s financial position, operating results and cash flows, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation as alternatives to the equivalent IFRS measures and should be used in conjunction with the most directly comparable IFRS measures. A reconciliation of such measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is contained in this document. Further information on non-GAAP measures can be found in our Annual Report 2011.

Use of fair-value measurements

In presenting the Philips Group’s financial position, fair values are used for the measurement of various items in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. These fair values are based on market prices, where available, and are obtained from sources that are deemed to be reliable. Readers are cautioned that these values are subject to changes over time and are only valid at the balance sheet date. When quoted prices do not exist, we estimated the fair values using appropriate valuation models, and when observable market data are not available, we used unobservable inputs. They require management to make significant assumptions with respect to future developments, which are inherently uncertain and may therefore deviate from actual developments. Critical assumptions used are disclosed in our 2011 financial statements. Independent valuations may have been obtained to support management’s determination of fair values.

All amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated; data included are unaudited. Financial reporting is in accordance with IFRS, unless otherwise stated.

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32.

 

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            15


Full-year highlights

 

The year 2012

 

 

Sales for the full year 2012 amounted to EUR 24.8 billion, or 4% comparable growth.

 

 

Growth geographies achieved 10% comparable sales growth and accounted for 35% of total sales, compared to 33% in 2011.

 

 

EBITA excluding restructuring and other charges amounted to EUR 2,366 million, or 9.5% of sales, compared to EUR 1,822 million, or 8.1% of sales, in 2011.

 

 

EBITA amounted to EUR 1,502 million, or 6.1% of sales, compared to EUR 1,680 million in 2011, and was impacted by higher restructuring and other charges.

 

 

EBIT amounted to EUR 1,030 million, or 4.2% of sales, compared to a EUR 269 million loss, or -1.2% of sales, in 2011.

 

 

Net income for the year amounted to EUR 231 million, compared to a loss of EUR 1,291 million in 2011. Excluding 2011 impairments and the CRT-related fine in 2012, income from continuing operations was EUR 192 million higher year-on-year.

 

 

In 2012 we generated EUR 2,198 million of cash flow from operating activities, which was EUR 1,430 million higher than in 2011.

in millions of euro unless otherwise stated

 

     January to December  
     2011     2012  

Sales

     22,579        24,788   

EBITA

     1,680        1,502   

as a % of sales

     7.4        6.1   

EBIT

     (269     1,030   

as a % of sales

     (1.2     4.2   

Financial income and expenses

     (240     (246

Income taxes

     (283     (308

Results investments in associates

     16        (214

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (776     262   

Discontinued operations

     (515     (31

Net (loss) income

     (1,291     231   

Net income (loss) - shareholders per common share (in euros) - basic

     (1.36     0.25   

 

Performance of the Group

 

 

Sales for the full year 2012 amounted to EUR 24.8 billion, a 10% nominal increase year-on-year. Excluding favorable currency effects and portfolio changes, comparable sales were 4% above 2011. Comparable sales growth was driven by a 6% increase at Healthcare, with solid growth in all businesses, and 4% growth at Lighting, mainly from Automotive and Light Sources & Electronics. Consumer Lifestyle’s comparable sales growth was 2% relative to the prior year, with double-digit growth at Health & Wellness, Domestic Appliances and Personal Care tempered by a sales decline at Lifestyle Entertainment.

 

 

Growth geographies achieved 10% comparable growth, while mature geographies grew by 1% as a result of the overall macro-economic developments and the continued weakness of the Western European markets, particularly in Southern Europe. Growth geographies accounted for 35% of total sales, compared to 33% in 2011.

 

 

EBITA excluding restructuring, acquisition-related and other charges amounted to EUR 2,366 million, or 9.5% of sales, compared to EUR 1,822 million, or 8.1% of sales, in 2011. EBITA amounted to EUR 1,502 million, or 6.1% of sales, compared to EUR 1,680 million in 2011. EBITA was impacted by the EUR 313 million fine from the European Commission related to the Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) industry, EUR 580 million of restructuring and acquisition-related charges, and a total of EUR 188 million for provisions related to various legal matters, losses on the sale of industrial assets and a gain on prior service costs related to a medical retiree plan. EBITA also included EUR 217 million of gains on the sale of assets, mainly for the Senseo and High Tech Campus transactions. 2011 included EUR 163 million of restructuring and acquisition-related charges and EUR 21 million of gains related to a pension plan change.

 

 

EBIT amounted to EUR 1,030 million, or 4.2% of sales, compared to a EUR 269 million loss, or -1.2% of sales, in 2011. Excluding goodwill impairment charges of EUR 1,355 million in 2011, significant EBIT improvement was seen at Consumer Lifestyle and Healthcare, while Lighting was impacted by charges related to restructuring activities.

 

 

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Financial income and expenses amounted to a net expense of EUR 246 million, EUR 6 million higher year-on-year. EUR 31 million higher interest expense in 2012 was more than offset by a EUR 46 million gain related to a change in estimate on the valuation of long-term hedge contracts. 2011 included a favorable impact of EUR 51 million related to the sale of the remaining shares in TCL, which was partly offset by EUR 34 million of impairment charges, in the same year, mainly related to the shareholdings in TPV.

 

 

Income taxes amounted to EUR 308 million, compared to EUR 283 million in 2011. The year-on-year increase was largely attributable to higher taxable earnings. The tax burden in 2012 corresponded to an effective income tax rate of 39.3%, compared to negative 55.6% in 2011, which was attributable to goodwill impairment losses of EUR 1,355 million that are largely non-tax - deductible. Excluding the non-tax-deductible goodwill impairment losses in 2011, the effective income tax rate increased, mainly due to a non-deductible charge of EUR 509 million for the CRT fine from the European Commission.

 

 

Net income for the year amounted to EUR 231 million, compared to a loss of EUR 1,291 million in 2011. The loss in 2011 included goodwill impairment of EUR 1,355 million and a EUR 515 million loss related to the discontinued operations of the Television business. Excluding the goodwill impairment in 2011 and the EUR 509 million of charges related to the CRT fine in 2012, income from continuing operations was EUR 192 million higher year-on-year. Higher income was driven by better earnings, particularly at Consumer Lifestyle and Healthcare, but tempered by significant restructuring charges, mainly at Lighting.

 

 

In 2012 we generated EUR 2,198 million of cash flow from operating activities, which was EUR 1,430 million higher than in 2011. The increase was mainly a result of lower working capital requirements and higher cash earnings.

 

 

In July 2011 we launched a EUR 2 billion share buy-back program aimed at improving the efficiency of our balance sheet. By the end of the year we had completed 73% of this program.

 

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            17


Proposed distribution

 

    

Proposed distribution to shareholders

A proposal will be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders to declare a distribution of EUR 0.75 per common share (up to EUR 685 million), in cash or shares at the option of the shareholder, against net income and retained earnings. Further details will be given in the agenda for the General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on May 3, 2013.

 

 

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Consolidated statements of income

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     4th quarter     January to December  
     2011     2012     2011     2012  

Sales

     6,712        7,161        22,579        24,788   

Cost of sales

     (4,217     (4,464     (13,845     (15,379
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin

     2,495        2,697        8,734        9,409   

Selling expenses

     (1,594     (1,559     (5,247     (5,468

General and administrative expenses

     (207     (261     (841     (798

Research and development expenses

     (449     (489     (1,610     (1,810

Impairment of goodwill

     —          —          (1,355     —     

Other business income

     29        35        125        297   

Other business expenses

     (12     (502     (75     (600
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     262        (79     (269     1,030   

Financial income

     (6     43        112        106   

Financial expenses

     (65     (62     (352     (352
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before taxes

     191        (98     (509     784   

Income tax expense

     (79     (59     (283     (308
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income after taxes

     112        (157     (792     476   

Results relating to investments in associates

     —          (193     16        (214
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

     112        (350     (776     262   

Discontinued operations - net of income tax

     (272     (5     (515     (31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     (160     (355     (1,291     231   

Attribution of net income for the period

        

Net income attributable to shareholders

     (162     (358     (1,295     226   

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     2        3        4        5   

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

(after deduction of treasury shares) during the period (in thousands):

        

- basic

     937,365 1)      917,950        952,536 1)      921,828   

- diluted

     940,083 1)      927,213        957,019 1)      926,949   

Net income attributable to shareholders per common share in euros:

        

- basic

     (0.17     (0.39     (1.36     0.25   

- diluted2)

     (0.17     (0.39     (1.36     0.24   

Ratios

        

Gross margin as a % of sales

     37.2        37.7        38.7        38.0   

Selling expenses as a % of sales

     (23.7     (21.8     (23.2     (22.1

G&A expenses as a % of sales

     (3.1     (3.6     (3.7     (3.2

R&D expenses as a % of sales

     (6.7     (6.8     (7.1     (7.3

EBIT

     262        (79     (269     1,030   

as a % of sales

     3.9        (1.1     (1.2     4.2   

EBITA

     503        50        1,680        1,502   

as a % of sales

     7.5        0.7        7.4        6.1   

 

1) 

Adjusted to make 2011 comparable for the bonus shares (889 thousand) issued in May 2012

2)

The incremental shares from assumed conversion are not taken into account in the periods for which there is a loss attributable to shareholders, as the effect would be antidilutive

 

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Consolidated balance sheets

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     December 31,     December 31,  
     2011     2012  

Non-current assets:

    

Property, plant and equipment

     3,014        2,959   

Goodwill

     7,016        6,948   

Intangible assets excluding goodwill

     3,996        3,731   

Non-current receivables

     127        176   

Investments in associates

     203        177   

Other non-current financial assets

     346        549   

Deferred tax assets

     1,729 1)      1,917   

Other non-current assets

     71        94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     16,502        16,551   

Current assets:

    

Inventories - net

     3,625        3,495   

Other current assets

     351        337   

Derivative financial assets

     229        137   

Income tax receivable

     162        97   

Receivables

     4,828 2)      4,585   

Assets classified as held for sale

     551        43   

Cash and cash equivalents

     3,147        3,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     12,893        12,528   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     29,395        29,079   

Shareholders’ equity

     12,316 1)      11,140   

Non-controlling interests

     34        34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Group equity

     12,350        11,174   

Non-current liabilities:

    

Long-term debt

     3,278        3,725   

Long-term provisions

     1,907 1)      2,132   

Deferred tax liabilities

     77        92   

Other non-current liabilities

     1,999        2,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     7,261        7,950   

Current liabilities:

    

Short-term debt

     582        809   

Derivative financial liabilities

     744        517   

Income tax payable

     191        200   

Accounts and notes payable

     3,346        2,839   

Accrued liabilities

     3,026        3,171   

Short-term provisions

     787 1)      837   

Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale

     61        27   

Other current liabilities

     1,047 2)      1,555   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     9,784        9,955   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and group equity

     29,395        29,079   

 

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     December 31,     December 31,  
     2011     2012  

Number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) at the end of period

    

(in thousands)

     926,095        914,591   

Ratios

    

Shareholders’ equity per common share in euros

     13.30 1)      12.18   

Inventories as a % of sales

     16.1        14.1   

Net debt : group equity

     5:95        6:94   

Net operating capital

     10,372 1)      9,307   

Employees at end of period

     125,241        118,087   

of which discontinued operations

     3,353        —     

 

1) 

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

2) 

Revised to reflect appropriate netting of customer payables previously reported in accounts receivable and now reported in other current liabilities

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            21


Consolidated statements of cash flows

in millions of euros

 

     4th quarter     January to December  
     2011     2012     2011     2012  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

     (160     (355     (1,291     231   

Loss from discontinued operations

     272        5        515        31   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     475 1)      391        1,454 1)      1,433   

Impairment of goodwill and other non-current financial assets

     5        2        1,387        14   

Net (gain) loss on sale of assets

     (4     16        (88     (163

(Income) loss from investments in associates

     2        (4     (14     8   

Dividends received from investments in associates

     21        8        44        15   

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

     (3     (4     (4     (4

(Increase) decrease in working capital:

     658        893        (747     542   

Increase in receivables and other current assets

     (126 )2)      (96     (365 )2)      (245

Decrease (increase) in inventories

     551 4)      458        (149 )4)      (19

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities

     233 2)      531        (233 )2)      806   

Increase in non-current receivables, other assets and other liabilities

     (186     (199     (596     (584

Increase in provisions

     86        322        6        434   

Other items

     23 1)      134        102 1)      241   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,189        1,209        768        2,198   

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchase of intangible assets

     (18 )3)      (14     (69 )3)      (39

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

     —          —          —          160   

Expenditures on development assets

     (72 )3)      (95     (278 )3)      (347

Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment

     (181 )4)      (214     (653 )4)      (675

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

     48        13        128        426   

Cash from (to) derivatives and securities

     (11     7        25        (47

Purchase of other non-current financial assets

     (13     (4     (43     (167

Proceeds from other non-current financial assets

     —          3        87        3   

Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (255     (7     (509     (259

Proceeds from sale of interests in businesses, net of cash disposed of

     12        (12     19        33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

     (490     (323     (1,293     (912

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt

     (35     (35     (217     133   

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (21     (42     (1,097     (630

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     231 4)      27        454 4)      1,228   

Treasury shares transactions

     (208     (191     (671     (768

Dividends paid

     —          —          (259     (255
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

     (33     (241     (1,790     (292

Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations

     666        645        (2,315     994   

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

        

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     168        (39     (270     (296

Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities

     (29     (33     (94     40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations

     139        (72     (364     (256

 

22            Q4 2012 Quarterly report


     4th quarter     January to December  
     2011     2012     2011     2012  

Net cash provided by (used for) continuing and discontinued operations

     805        573        (2,679     738   

Effect of change in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     3        29        (7     (51

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     2,339        3,232        5,833        3,147   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

     3,147        3,834        3,147        3,834   

Ratio

        

Cash flows before financing activities

     699        886        (525     1,286   

Net cash paid during the period for

        

Pensions

     (140     (120     (639     (610

Interest

     (31     (29     (231     (239

Income taxes

     (125     (84     (582     (359

For a number of reasons, principally the effects of translation differences, certain items in the statements of cash flows do not correspond to the differences between the balance sheet amounts for the respective items.

 

1) 

Revised to reflect appropriate elimination of intercompany profit on property, plant and equipment

2)

Revised to reflect appropriate netting of customer payables previously reported in accounts receivable and now reported in other current liabilities

3)

Revised to reflect an adjusted allocation of internally developed software intended to be marketed from purchase of intangible assets to expenditures on development assets

4) 

Revised to reflect an adjusted cash flow presentation of finance lease cash inflows

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            23


Consolidated statement of changes in equity

in millions of euros

 

    other reserves  
    common
shares
    capital
in excess
of par
value
    retained
earnings
    revaluation
reserve
    currency
translation
differences
    unrealized
gain (loss)
on available-
for-sale
financial
assets
    changes
in fair
value of
cash flow
hedges
    total     treasury
shares
at cost
    total
shareholders’
equity
    non-controlling
interests
    total
equity
 

January to December 2012

                       

Balance as of December 31, 2011

    202        813        12,878 1)      70        7        45        (9     43        (1,690     12,316        34        12,350   

Net income

        226                    226        5        231   

Net current-period change

        (390     (16     (99     6        15        (78       (484       (484

Reclassifications into income

            (1     3        14        16          16          16   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

        (164     (16     (100     9        29        (62       (242     5        (237

Dividend distributed

    6        422        (687                 (259       (259

Movement non-controlling interest

        —                      —          (5     (5

Cancellation of treasury shares

    (17       (1,221               1,238        —            —     

Purchase of treasury shares

        (47               (769     (816       (816

Re-issuance of treasury shares

      (22     (46               118        50          50   

Share-based compensation plans

      84                      84          84   

Income tax share-based
compensation plans

      7                      7          7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (11     491        (2,001               587        (934     (5     (939
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2012

    191        1,304        10,713        54        (93     54        20        (19     (1,103     11,140        34        11,174   

 

1)

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

 

24            Q4 2012 Quarterly report


Sectors

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

Sales and income (loss) from operations

 

     4th quarter  
           

2011

          

2012

 
     sales      income from operations     sales      income from operations  
            amount     as a % of sales            amount     as a % of sales  

Healthcare

     2,724         359        13.2        2,918         385        13.2   

Consumer Lifestyle

     1,787         113        6.3        1,858         160        8.6   

Lighting

     2,072         (131     (6.3     2,262         (73     (3.2

Innovation, Group & Services

     129         (79     —          123         (551     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,712         262        3.9        7,161         (79     (1.1

Sales and income (loss) from operations

 

              
     January to December  
           

2011

          

2012

 
     sales      income from operations     sales      income from operations  
            amount     as a % of sales            amount     as a % of sales  

Healthcare

     8,852         93        1.1        9,983         1,122        11.2   

Consumer Lifestyle

     5,615         217        3.9        5,953         593        10.0   

Lighting

     7,638         (362     (4.7     8,442         (6     (0.1

Innovation, Group & Services

     474         (217     —          410         (679     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     22,579         (269     (1.2     24,788         1,030        4.2   

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            25


Sectors and main countries

in millions of euros

Sales and total assets

 

    

sales

     total assets  
    

January to December

     December 31,     December 31,  
     2011      2012      2011     2012  

Healthcare

     8,852         9,983         11,591        11,248   

Consumer Lifestyle

     5,615         5,953         3,841 1)      3,325   

Lighting

     7,638         8,442         6,914 1)      6,970   

Innovation, Group & Services

     474         410         6,498 2)      7,493   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     22,579         24,788         28,844        29,036   

Assets classified as held for sale

           551        43   
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
           29,395        29,079   

 

1) 

Revised to reflect appropriate netting of customer payables previously reported in accounts receivable and now reported in other current liabilities

2) 

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

Sales and tangible and intangible assets

 

    

sales

     tangible and intangible assets1)  
    

January to December

     December 31,      December 31,  
     2011      2012      2011      2012  

Netherlands

     691         669         908         886   

United States

     6,373         7,018         8,473         8,007   

China

     2,102         2,705         1,126         1,114   

Germany

     1,431         1,456         252         271   

Japan

     911         1,208         618         537   

France

     1,046         1,051         97         90   

India

     678         777         161         147   

Other countries

     9,347         9,904         2,391         2,586   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     22,579         24,788         14,026         13,638   

 

1) 

Includes property, plant and equipment, intangible assets excluding goodwill, and goodwill

 

26            Q4 2012 Quarterly report


Pension costs

in millions of euros

Specification of pension costs

 

     4th quarter  
    

2011

   

2012

 
     Netherlands     other     total     Netherlands     other     total  

Costs of defined-benefit plans (pensions)

            

Service cost

     32        18        50        44        22        66   

Interest cost on the defined-benefit obligation

     139        101        240        126        97        223   

Expected return on plan assets

     (178     (98     (276     (185     (107     (292

Curtailment

     —          (3     (3     (25     (6     (31

Settlement

     —          (1     (1     —          1        1   

Prior service cost

     —          (22     (22     —          —          —     

Other

     (1     1        —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic cost (income)

     (8     (4     (12     (40     7        (33

of which discontinued operations

     —          (1     (1     —          (4     (4

Costs of defined-contribution plans

     1        29        30        1        34        35   

of which discontinued operations

     —          1        1        —          —          —     

Costs of defined-benefit plans (retiree medical)

            

Service cost

     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Interest cost on the defined-benefit obligation

     —          4        4        —          —          3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic cost

     —          4        4        —          3        3   

Specification of pension costs

 

    

January to December

 
    

2011

   

2012

 
     Netherlands     other     total     Netherlands     other     total  

Costs of defined-benefit plans (pensions)

            

Service cost

     127        73        200        174        86        260   

Interest cost on the defined-benefit obligation

     557        404        961        509        387        896   

Expected return on plan assets

     (713     (389     (1,102     (739     (429     (1,168

Curtailment

     —          (18     (18     (25     (6     (31

Settlement

     —          (1     (1     —          1        1   

Prior service cost

     —          (20     (20     —          1        1   

Other

     (1     1        —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic cost (income)

     (30     50        20        (81     40        (41

of which discontinued operations

     2        —          2        —          (3     (3

Costs of defined-contribution plans

     7        116        123        9        135        144   

of which discontinued operations

     —          3        3        1        1        2   

Costs of defined-benefit plans (retiree medical)

            

Service cost

     —          1        1        —          1        1   

Interest cost on the defined-benefit obligation

     —          17        17        —          12        12   

Prior service cost

     —          (2     (2     —          (27     (27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic cost

     —          16        16        —          (14     (14

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            27


Reconciliation of non-GAAP performance measures

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

Certain non-GAAP financial measures are presented when discussing the Philips Group’s performance. In the following tables, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS performance measure is made.

Sales growth composition

in %

 

     4th quarter    

January to December

 
     comparable
growth
    currency
effects
     consolidation
changes
    nominal
growth
    comparable
growth
    currency
effects
     consolidation
changes
    nominal
growth
 

2012 versus 2011

                  

Healthcare

     3.7        3.4         —          7.1        6.4        6.4         —          12.8   

Consumer Lifestyle

     1.9        3.1         (1.0     4.0        1.7        3.8         0.5        6.0   

Lighting

     3.8        3.4         2.0        9.2        3.8        4.6         2.1        10.5   

Innovation, Group &

                  

Services

     (4.8     0.1         —          (4.7     (7.4     0.1         (6.2     (13.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Philips Group

     3.1        3.3         0.3        6.7        4.1        5.0         0.7        9.8   

EBITA (or Adjusted income from operations) to Income from operations (or EBIT)

 

                 Consumer              
     Philips Group     Healthcare     Lifestyle     Lighting     IG&S  

January to December 2012

          

EBITA (or Adjusted income from operations)

     1,502        1,322        663        188        (671

Amortization of intangibles1)

     (472     (200     (70     (194     (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations (or EBIT)

     1,030        1,122        593        (6     (679

January to December 2011

          

EBITA (or Adjusted income from operations)

     1,680        1,145        297        445        (207

Amortization of intangibles1)

     (594     (228     (80     (276     (10

Impairment of goodwill

     (1,355     (824     —          (531     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations (or EBIT)

     (269     93        217        (362     (217

 

1) 

Excluding amortization of software and product development

Composition of net debt to group equity

 

     December 31,     December 31,  
     2011     2012  

Long-term debt

     3,278        3,725   

Short-term debt

     582        809   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

     3,860        4,534   

Cash and cash equivalents

     3,147        3,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net debt (cash) (total debt less cash and cash equivalents)

     713        700   

Shareholders’ equity

     12,316 1)      11,140   

Non-controlling interests

     34        34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Group equity

     12,350        11,174   

Net debt and group equity

     13,063        11,874   

Net debt divided by net debt and group equity (in %)

     5        6   

Group equity divided by net debt and group equity (in %)

     95        94   

 

1) 

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

 

28            Q4 2012 Quarterly report


Reconciliation of non-GAAP performance measures (continued)

in millions of euros

Net operating capital to total assets

 

                   Consumer              
     Philips Group      Healthcare      Lifestyle     Lighting     IG&S  

December 31, 2012

            

Net operating capital (NOC)

     9,307         7,976         1,217        4,635        (4,521

Exclude liabilities comprised in NOC:

            

- payables/liabilities

     10,283         2,760         1,741        1,695        4,087   

- intercompany accounts

     —           71         45        37        (153

- provisions

     2,969         355         322        581        1,711   

Include assets not comprised in NOC:

            

- investments in associates

     177         86         —          22        69   

- other non-current financial assets

     549         —           —          —          549   

- deferred tax assets

     1,917         —           —          —          1,917   

- cash and cash equivalents

     3,834         —           —          —          3,834   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     29,036         11,248         3,325        6,970        7,493   

Assets classified as held for sale

     43             
  

 

 

           

Total assets

     29,079             

December 31, 2011

            

Net operating capital (NOC)

     10,372         8,418         884        4,965 1)      (3,895

Exclude liabilities comprised in NOC:

            

- payables/liabilities

     10,353         2,697         2,309 2)      1,593 2)      3,754   

- intercompany accounts

     —           103         87        51        (241

- provisions

     2,694         287         558        282 1)      1,567   

Include assets not comprised in NOC:

            

- investments in associates

     203         86         3        23        91   

- other non-current financial assets

     346         —           —          —          346   

- deferred tax assets

     1,729         —           —          —          1,729 1) 

- cash and cash equivalents

     3,147         —           —          —          3,147   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     28,844         11,591         3,841        6,914        6,498   

Assets classified as held for sale

     551             
  

 

 

           

Total assets

     29,395             

 

1) 

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

2) 

Revised to reflect appropriate netting of customer payables previously reported in accounts receivable and now reported in other current liabilities

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            29


Reconciliation of non-GAAP performance measures (continued)

in millions of euros

Composition of cash flows

 

     4th quarter     January to December  
     2011     2012     2011     2012  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

     1,189 1)      1,209        768 1)      2,198   

Cash flows used for investing activities

     (490 )1)      (323     (1,293 )1)      (912
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows before financing activities

     699        886        (525     1,286   

Cash flows provided by operating activities

     1,189 1)      1,209        768 1)      2,198   

Net capital expenditures:

     (223     (310     (872     (475

Purchase of intangible assets

     (18 )2)      (14     (69 )2)      (39

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

     —          —          —          160   

Expenditures on development assets

     (72 )2)      (95     (278 )2)      (347

Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment

     (181 )1)      (214     (653 )1)      (675

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     48        13        128        426   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free cash flows

     966        899        (104     1,723   

 

1) 

Revised to reflect an adjusted cash flow presentation of finance lease cash inflows

2) 

Revised to reflect an adjusted allocation of internally developed software intended to be marketed from software to product development

 

30            Q4 2012 Quarterly report


Revision

Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector. Philips has determined that the adjustment was not material to each of the individual prior years. The individual quarters have not been adjusted for the years 2011 and 2012 due to immateriality.

 

     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     2012  
     cumulative                             Jan-Sept  

Income statements

            

EBITA and Income from operations (or EBIT)

     (47     (9     7        (6     —          —     

Income taxes

     13        2        (1     2        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (34     (7     6        (4     —          —     

Balance sheets

            

Long-term provisions

     23        28        24        27        27        27   

Short-term provisions

     24        28        25        28        28        28   

NOC

     (47     (56     (49     (55     (55     (55

Deferred tax assets

     13        15        14        16        16        16   

Shareholders’ equity

     (34     (41     (35     (39     (39     (39

 

Q4 2012 Quarterly report            31


Philips quarterly statistics

all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

 

     2011     2012  
     1st quarter      2nd quarter     3rd quarter     4th quarter     1st quarter      2nd quarter      3rd quarter      4th quarter  

Sales

     5,257         5,216        5,394        6,712        5,608         5,892         6,127         7,161   

% increase

     6         (3     (1     3        7         13         14         7   

EBITA

     438         371        368        503        552         450         450         50   

as a % of sales

     8.3         7.1        6.8        7.5        9.8         7.6         7.3         0.7   

EBIT

     319         (1,123     273        262        438         338         333         (79

as a % of sales

     6.1         (21.5     5.1        3.9        7.8         5.7         5.4         (1.1

Net income (loss)

     138         (1,345     76        (160     249         167         170         (355

Net income (loss) - shareholders per common share in euros - basic

     0.14         (1.39     0.08        (0.17     0.27         0.18         0.18         (0.39

 

     January-      January-     January-     January-     January-      January-     January-     January-  
     March      June     September     December     March      June     September     December  

Sales

     5,257         10,473        15,867        22,579        5,608         11,500        17,627        24,788   

% increase

     6         1        0        1        7         10        11        10   

EBITA

     438         809        1,177        1,680        552         1,002        1,452        1,502   

as a % of sales

     8.3         7.7        7.4        7.4        9.8         8.7        8.2        6.1   

EBIT

     319         (804     (531     (269     438         776        1,109        1,030   

as a % of sales

     6.1         (7.7     (3.3     (1.2     7.8         6.7        6.3        4.2   

Net income (loss)

     138         (1,207     (1,131     (1,291     249         416        586        231   

Net income (loss) - shareholders per common share in euros - basic

     0.14         (1.26     (1.18     (1.36     0.27         0.45        0.63        0.25   

Net income (loss) from continuing operations as a % of shareholders’ equity

     6.6         (14.8     (8.9 )1)      (5.8     8.9         7.3 1)      6.9 1)      2.2   
    

period ended 2011

    period ended 2012  

Inventories as a % of sales

     15.7         16.8        18.2        16.1        16.7         16.8        16.7        14.1   

Net debt : group equity ratio

     (3):103         1:99        8:92        5:95        6:94         13:87        11:89        6:94   

Total employees (in thousands)

     122         125        125        125        122         122        121        118   

of which discontinued operations

     4         4        4        3        —           —          —          —     

 

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Prior-period financials have been revised for adjusted warranty provisions in the Lighting sector; more information is available on page 32

Information also available on Internet, address: www.philips.com/investorrelations

 

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Press Information

January 29, 2013

Philips to transfer its Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories business to Funai

 

 

Philips Consumer Lifestyle to focus on Health and Well-being

 

 

Transaction leverages Philips’ strong brand and innovation power with Funai’s supply and manufacturing capability

 

 

Agreement ensures that Philips-branded audio and video innovations will continue to be available to consumers globally

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has signed an agreement regarding the transfer of its Lifestyle Entertainment business (Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories) to Funai Electric Co., Ltd (TSE/OSE 6839). Under the terms, Funai will pay a cash consideration of EUR 150 million and a brand license fee, relating to a license agreement for an initial period of five and a half years, with an optional renewal of five years. The deal for the Audio, Multimedia and Accessories businesses is expected to close in the second half of 2013. The Video business will transfer in 2017, related to existing intellectual property licensing arrangements. The gain on the transaction will be recorded at the closing date.

The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory filings and works council procedures. The Remote Control activities, which are predominantly business-to-business, are excluded.

“With this transaction we are taking another step in reshaping the Consumer Lifestyle portfolio and transforming Philips into the leading technology company in Health and Well-being,” said Philips Chief Executive Officer Frans van Houten. “I am confident that today’s agreement with Funai, our partner for over 25 years, will create a promising future for Philips Audio, Video and Entertainment, and continuity for our customers. It will leverage Philips’ strong brand, strength in innovation, and leadership position in these businesses, with Funai’s strong presence in North and Central America - and Japan, and its supply and manufacturing expertise.”

“This is truly an exciting time for us at Funai,” said Funai President and CEO, Tomonori Hayashi. “This transaction will allow us to continue moving forward and grow as a global company. We will benefit from Philips’ legendary know-how and innovation, as well as the excellent talent they have in place around the world, allowing us to work as a team to leverage and grow the Philips brand in Audio, Video and Entertainment. Additionally, this will give Funai the opportunity to meet our goal of expanding our business into markets including Brazil, Russia, India and China.”

“With this agreement and the joint venture for Philips Television, the Consumer Lifestyle sector will further focus on Health and Well-being. The portfolio, consisting of Personal Care, Health & Wellness, Domestic Appliances and Coffee, delivered high single-digit growth in 2012,” said Philips Consumer Lifestyle Chief Executive Officer Pieter Nota.

 

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“Philips has a proud heritage in Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories, and today’s agreement with Funai ensures that this business can continue to deliver great Philips-branded innovations to consumers around the world.”

Philips Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories make up the Lifestyle Entertainment business group within Philips Consumer Lifestyle. This business group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide.

Today’s agreement does not impact any of Funai’s existing brand licensing agreements with Philips.

For further information, please contact:

Joost Akkermans

Philips Corporate Communications

Tel: +31 6 3175 8996

Email: joost.akkermans@philips.com

Steve Klink

Philips Corporate Communications

Tel: +31 6 1088 8824

E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com

Toru Fujii

Funai Corporate Communications

Email: investor_relations@funai.co.jp

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter

About Funai Electric Co., Ltd

Funai Electric Co., Ltd., established in 1961, is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is listed in the Tokyo and Osaka Securities Exchange First Section (6839). In addition to the consumer electronic product brands sold by FUNAI Corporation and the products sold by other FUNAI sales and marketing companies in Asia, Europe, and South America, Funai Electric Company, Ltd. is a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier for appliance, consumer electronic, computer, and computer peripheral companies on a global basis. For more information on the Funai group, please visit www.funaiworld.com

 

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Forward-looking statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips and certain of the plans and objectives of Philips with respect to these items. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

 

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