2010 — 16

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Royal Philips Electronics
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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 release:

•		“Philips’ Third Quarter Results 2010”, dated October 18, 2010.
•		“Philips acquires Discus Holdings, a leading professional tooth whitening and oral care products company”, dated October 11, 2010.

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 21st day of October 2010.

Quarterly report

Q3 2010, Royal Philips Electronics

Philips reports third-quarter net income of EUR 524 million, EBITA of EUR 648 million and sales of EUR 62 billion

•		Net income of EUR 524 million, including a gain of EUR 154 million on the sale of NXP shares
•		EBITA of EUR 648 million, or 10.5% of sales, up from 6.1% last year
•		Sales up 10% nominally and 1% comparably year-on-year
•		Emerging markets sales up 19% nominally and 7% comparably year-on-year
•		Healthcare order intake growth of 7%, including 20% growth in emerging markets
•		Growth at Lighting and Healthcare tempered by Consumer Lifestyle

“The third quarter was another solid quarter for Philips, resulting in net income of EUR 524 million and adjusted EBITA of 10.6%. This has led to an adjusted EBITA in the first nine months of 2010 of 10.1%, exceeding our target for the year and putting us in an excellent position to deliver on one of the main targets of our Vision 2010 strategic plan.

In a still fragile economic environment, with weak consumer markets in the developed economies, we posted sales growth of 10% nominal and 1% on a comparable basis.

Looking at the performance of our three sectors, both Healthcare and Lighting delivered a good quarter in terms of profitability as well as growth. Consumer Lifestyle improved profitability despite weak demand in some of its markets, with strong sales at Health & Wellness, Personal Care and Domestic Appliances weighed down by lower sales in the rest of the sector.

We also continued on our growth path in emerging markets, with 19% nominal and 7% comparable sales growth. This means that we now generate more than one-third of our sales in these markets.

Our continued progress in the third quarter confirmed that we are on the right track to become a leading company in health and well-being as outlined in our strategic plan, Vision 2015.”

Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO of Royal Philips Electronics

Forward-looking statements

This document contains 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, in particular the sections “Looking ahead” and “Outlook”. 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, 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 factor’s that could cause future results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the Risk management chapter included in our Annual Report 2009 and the “Risk and uncertainties” section in our semi-annual financial report for the six months ended July 4, 2010.

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 2009.

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 or observable market data do not exist, we estimated the fair values using appropriate valuation models and 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 2009 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. This document comprises regulated information within the meaning of the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act ‘Wet op het Financieel Toezicht’.

Philips Group

Net income

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Sales			5,621				6,159
EBITA			344				648
as a % of sales			6.1				10.5
EBIT			237				517
as a % of sales			4.2				8.4
Financial income and expenses			(44	)			81
Income taxes			(56	)			(77	)
Results investments in associates			39				3
Net income			176				524
Net income — shareholders per common share (in euros) — basic			0.19				0.55

Sales by sector

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3								% change
		2009				2010				nominal				comparable
Healthcare			1,821				2,070				14				4
Consumer Lifestyle			2,073				2,094				1				(5	)
Lighting			1,646				1,908				16				7
GM&S			81				87				7				2
Philips Group			5,621				6,159				10				1

Sales per market cluster

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q31)				Q3								% change
		2009				2010				nominal				comparable
Western Europe			1,962				1,918				(2	)			(4	)
North America			1,587				1,764				11				—
Other mature markets			305				375				23				4
Total mature markets			3,854				4,057				5				(1	)
Emerging markets			1,767				2,102				19				7
Philips Group			5,621				6,159				10				1

Net income

•		Net income was EUR 348 million higher than in Q3 2009, driven by substantially higher earnings in the operating sectors, notably Lighting and Healthcare, as well as higher financial income compared to last year.
•		Financial income and expenses were mainly impacted by the EUR 154 million gain on the sale of the remaining stake in NXP to the Philips UK pension fund.
•		The decline in results relating to investments in associates was largely attributable to last year’s EUR 30 million gain on the partial reversal of the TPV impairment loss recognized in December 2008.
•		Despite higher earnings, income tax expenses were largely at par with Q3 2009, mainly due to higher non-taxable income, reflecting this year’s EUR 154 million gain on the sale of NXP shares, and the release of tax provisions.

Sales per sector

•		Sales amounted to EUR 6,159 million, an increase of 10% on a nominal basis and 1% comparably. Currency effects had a 8% favorable impact on sales. Excluding Television, Group comparable sales growth was 4%.
•		Healthcare sales grew by 14% on a nominal basis. On a comparable basis, sales grew 4%, driven by high single-digit growth in all businesses, except for a modest year-on-year decline at Imaging Systems.
•		Consumer Lifestyle nominal sales grew by 1%. Comparable sales declined by 5% year-on-year, as solid growth at Health & Wellness, Personal Care and Domestic Appliances was more than offset by sales declines in the other businesses. Excluding Television, Consumer Lifestyle comparable sales declined by 1%.
•		Lighting nominal sales growth was 16%. On a comparable basis, sales grew by 7%, driven by growth in all businesses, notably double-digit growth at Lighting Electronics and 47% growth at Lumileds.

Sales per market cluster

•		Comparable sales in the mature markets declined by 1% compared to Q3 2009, mainly due to a sales decline at Consumer Lifestyle. Healthcare mature markets grew by 3%, largely driven by Western Europe.
•		Led by China, India, Russia and the ASEAN countries, the emerging markets showed high single-digit growth, predominantly driven by Lighting and Healthcare.

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EBITA

in millions of euros

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Healthcare			175				282
Consumer Lifestyle			129				149
Lighting			79				216
Group Management & Services			(39	)			1
Philips Group			344				648

EBITA

as a% of sales

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Healthcare			9.6				13.6
Consumer Lifestyle			6.2				7.1
Lighting			4.8				11.3
Group Management & Services			(48.1	)			1.1
Philips Group			6.1				10.5

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges

in millions of euros

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Healthcare			(40	)			(6	)
Consumer Lifestyle			(29	)			(23	)
Lighting			(42	)			(17	)
Group Management & Services			(14	)			6
Philips Group			(125	)			(40	)

EBIT

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Healthcare			110				212
Consumer Lifestyle			126				137
Lighting			40				169
Group Management & Services			(39	)			(1	)
Philips Group			237				517
as a % of sales			4.2				8.4

Earnings

•		EBITA amounted to EUR 648 million, or 10.5% of sales, an increase of EUR 304 million compared to Q3 2009, driven by improved earnings across all sectors.
		Restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 40 million were recorded, compared with EUR 125 million last year.
		In Q3 2009, EBITA was also favorably impacted by a EUR 87 million release of a provision for retiree medical benefits, while Q3 2010 was favorably impacted by a EUR 36 million pension plan change. Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges and the pension plan change, EBITA amounted to EUR 652 million, or 10.6% of sales.
•		EBIT improved by EUR 280 million year-on-year, reflecting higher EBIT in all operating sectors.
		Amortization charges for other intangibles were EUR 24 million higher than in Q3 2009, driven by all three operating sectors.
•		Healthcare EBITA increased by EUR 107 million year-on-year, with EUR 34 million lower restructuring and acquisition-related charges. Improvements in earnings were seen across all businesses.
•		Consumer Lifestyle EBITA improved by EUR 20 million year-on-year, as higher earnings at Domestic Appliances and Health & Wellness were only partly offset by lower earnings at Licenses and Television. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges were EUR 6 million lower than in Q3 2009.
•		Lighting EBITA increased by EUR 137 million year-on-year, driven by higher sales and improved gross margin, largely attributable to Lamps, Lighting Electronics, Automotive and Lumileds. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges were EUR 25 million lower than in Q3 2009.
•		GM&S EBITA improved by EUR 40 million year-on-year to a profit of EUR 1 million, driven by higher license income, lower indirect costs and a EUR 36 million gain on a pension plan change. Earnings in Q3 2009 were favorably impacted by a EUR 87 million release of a provision for retiree medical benefits.

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Financial income and expenses

in millions of euros

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Net interest expenses			(61	)			(54	)
Sale of NXP shares			—				154
TPV option fair value adjustment			18				(7	)
Other			(1	)			(12	)
			(44	)			81

Results relating to investments in associates

in millions of euros

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
TPV value adjustment			30				—
Other			9				3
			39				3

Financial income and expenses

•		Q3 2010 included a EUR 154 million gain on the sale of NXP shares.
•		Q3 2009 included a EUR 18 million favorable fair-value adjustment of the TPV bond option, which expired in Q3 2010.

Investments in associates

•

Results in Q3 2009 included a EUR 30 million gain on the partial reversal of the TPV impairment loss recognized in December 2008.

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Cash balance
in millions of euros

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Beginning cash balance			3,589				4,493
Free cash flow			353				(200	)
Net cash flow from operating activities			470				8
Net capital expenditures			(117	)			(208	)
Acquisitions of businesses			(172	)			(25	)
Other cash flow from investing activities			(36	)			172
Treasury shares transactions			6				13
Changes in debt/other			(6	)			(68	)
Ending cash balance			3,734				4,385

Cash flows from operating activities
in millions of euros

Gross capital expenditures¹⁾
in millions of euros

¹⁾     Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment only

Cash balance

•		In Q3 2010, the Group cash balance declined by EUR 108 million to EUR 4.4 billion, mainly due to EUR 200 million free cash outflow, partly offset by EUR 165 million of proceeds from redemption of the TPV convertible bond.
•		In Q3 2009, the cash balance increased by EUR 145 million to EUR 3.7 billion, driven by free cash inflow of EUR 353 million, partly offset by EUR 172 million in payments for acquisitions, mainly Saeco.
•		The transaction related to the transfer of the remaining NXP equity stake to the Philips UK pension fund was cash-neutral.

Cash flows from operating activities

•

Operating activities led to a cash inflow of EUR 8 million, compared to an inflow of EUR 470 million in Q3 2009. The year-on-year decline was attributable to higher working capital requirements, mainly inventories, partly offset by higher cash earnings.

Gross capital expenditure

•

Gross capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment were EUR 51 million higher than in Q3 2009, mainly due to higher investment in equipment at Lighting.

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Inventories
as a % of moving annual total sales

Net debt and group equity
in billions of euros

Number of employees
in FTEs

Inventories

•		Inventories as a % of sales were 1.9 percentage points higher than in Q3 2009, representing a EUR 739 million year-on-year value increase, EUR 230 million of which was due to currency effects.
•		Inventories as a % of sales increased by 0.5 percentage points compared to Q2 2010. Inventory value at the end of Q3 2010 increased to EUR 4.2 billion, largely due to Consumer Lifestyle.

Net debt and group equity

•		At the end of Q3 2010, Philips had a net debt position of EUR 80 million, compared to EUR 621 million at the end of Q3 2009. During the quarter, the net debt position decreased by EUR 226 million, mainly due to currency translation effects on debt.
•		Group equity in the quarter remained unchanged at EUR 15.8 billion, as the increase in net income was offset by currency translation effects.

Employees

•		During Q3 2010, the number of employees increased by 1,034, primarily due to increases at Healthcare and Consumer Lifestyle caused by temporary personnel.
•		Compared to Q3 2009, the number of employees declined by 601, as increases at Lighting and Healthcare were more than offset by declines at Consumer Lifestyle and GM&S.

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Healthcare

Key data
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Sales			1,821				2,070
Sales growth
% nominal			1				14
% comparable			(4	)			4
EBITA			175				282
as a % of sales			9.6				13.6
EBIT			110				212
as a % of sales			6.0				10.2
Net operating capital (NOC)			8,413				8,771
Number of employees (FTEs)			34,750				34,816

Sales
in millions of euros

EBITA

Business highlights

•		Philips strengthened its clinical informatics portfolio with the acquisitions of Wheb Sistemas, a leading Brazilian provider of clinical information systems, and CDP Medical Ltd, an Israel-based provider of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
•		In July, Philips acquired Shanghai Apex Electronics, a leading Chinese manufacturer of ultrasound transducers. The acquisition strengthens Philips’ portfolio of high-quality transducers specifically aimed at the value segment in emerging markets.
•		Philips introduced the IntelliVue MX800 patient monitoring system, a new dimension in patient care that provides immediate access to comprehensive patient information directly at the monitor.
•		Philips joined Gilde Healthcare III, a new venture capital fund focused on innovative growth-stage healthcare technology companies in Europe and the USA that are developing patient-centric medical technologies and therapeutics.

Financial performance

•		Currency-comparable equipment order intake increased by 7% year-on-year, with notable improvements at Imaging Systems. Equipment orders in North American markets grew by 11%, while order intake in markets outside North America was 2% higher, including 20% year-on-year growth of equipment orders in emerging markets.
•		Comparable sales increased by 4% year-on-year, with higher sales in most businesses, notably Home Healthcare Solutions and Patient Care & Clinical Informatics. From a regional perspective, comparable sales in North America were broadly in line with Q3 2009, while in markets outside North America sales grew by 7%, with key emerging market sales showing double-digit growth.
•		EBITA increased by EUR 107 million year-on-year to EUR 282 million, or 13.6% of sales. Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 6 million, EBITA amounted to EUR 288 million, or 13.9% of sales, compared to EUR 215 million, or 11.8% of sales, in Q3 2009. The improvement was driven by all businesses as a result of higher margins from improved sales and cost management.
•		Net operating capital increased by EUR 358 million to EUR 8,771 million, largely due to currency impact.

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Looking ahead

•		At RSNA 2010, Philips will showcase new radiology solutions, including advances in hybrid imaging, patient safety and radiology informatics, to improve diagnosis and facilitate collaboration between radiologists and referring physicians.
•		Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q4 2010 are expected to total around EUR 10 million.

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Consumer Lifestyle

Key data
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Sales			2,073				2,094
of which Television			767				703
Sales growth
% nominal			(20	)			1
% comparable			(15	)			(5	)
Sales growth excl. Television
% nominal			(10	)			7
% comparable			(12	)			(1	)
EBITA			129				149
of which Television			(26	)			(31	)
as a % of sales			6.2				7.1
EBIT			126				137
of which Television			(26	)			(32	)
as a % of sales			6.1				6.5
Net operating capital (NOC)			1,041				1,298
of which Television			(390	)			(126	)
Number of employees (FTEs)			19,569				18,853
of which Television			5,001				4,277

Sales
in millions of euros

EBITA

Business highlights

•		Philips announced the acquisition of Discus Holdings Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional tooth whitening products. The acquisition broadens Philips’ oral healthcare portfolio and provides a strong foundation for growth in cosmetic dentistry.
•		Philips unveiled its most advanced premium electric shaver to date, the SensoTouch 3D, and was identified as the most recommended shaving brand in China in a survey of almost 10,000 Chinese consumers.
•		Philips launched the Airfryer, which uses patented Rapid Air technology to circulate hot air around a grill component, creating meals with up to 80% less fat.
•		Philips won four European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) awards this year, including ‘European Green TV 2010-2011’ for the Econova for its significantly lower energy consumption and body largely made from recycled material.

Financial performance

•		Sales were EUR 21 million higher than in Q3 2009, though 5% lower on a currency-comparable basis. Double-digit growth was visible at both Health & Wellness and Personal Care, while Domestic Appliances achieved mid-single-digit growth. This was more than offset by lower sales in other businesses. Consumer Lifestyle excluding Television grew by 7% nominally.
•		Comparable sales at Television were 12% below Q3 2009, due to different seasonality in 2010 and higher stock in trade following soccer’s World Cup.
•		EBITA amounted to EUR 149 million, or 7.1% of sales, which was EUR 20 million higher than in Q3 2009, largely driven by sales growth in higher-margin businesses and lower restructuring charges.
•		Excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges, EBITA improved from EUR 158 million (or 7.6% of sales) in Q3 2009 to EUR 172 million (or 8.2% of sales).
•		Net operating capital increased by EUR 257 million to EUR 1,298 million, mainly resulting from higher inventory levels partially offset by lower accounts receivable.

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Looking ahead

•		Philips expects to complete the implementation of its brand license agreement with display solution provider TPV to license Philips’ TV activities in China in Q4 2010. The agreement will strengthen the presence of the Philips brand in the Chinese TV market.
•		Following a different seasonality in 2010, with a strong year-on-year increase of license revenues in the first half of the year, license revenue in Q4 is expected to be relatively low.
•		Consumer Lifestyle expects to incur restructuring and acquisition-related charges of around EUR 20 million in Q4 2010.

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Lighting

Key data
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Sales			1,646				1,908
Sales growth
% nominal			(11	)			16
% comparable			(13	)			7
EBITA			79				216
as a % of sales			4.8				11.3
EBIT			40				169
as a % of sales			2.4				8.9
Net operating capital (NOC)			5,382				5,610
Number of employees (FTEs)			51,636				52,057

Sales
in millions of euros

EBITA

Business highlights

•		Philips will supply approximately 60,000 LED luminaires for London’s 2012 Olympic Village, providing up to 80% energy saving on the electricity consumption for the 2,818 homes which will be built as a lasting legacy for East London after the Games.
•		Philips celebrated the production of the one millionth CosmoPolis system, a highly energy-efficient outdoor lighting solution. CosmoPolis systems produce a warm white light that provides a superior experience of perceived residential safety and security.
•		Ahead of EU legislation stipulating that all new car models must be equipped with daytime running lights, Philips has introduced its LED-based DayLight car lamp range that could reduce the number of fatalities resulting from traffic accidents by enhancing cars’ visibility to pedestrians and other motorists.
•		The city of Madrid has chosen Philips outdoor solutions to manage more than 200,000 street light-points through 1,400 cabinets all around the city, thanks to the intelligent controls solutions acquired from Amplex.

Financial performance

•		Comparable sales were 7% higher year-on-year, driven by growth across all businesses, mainly Lumileds, Lighting Electronics and Automotive. From a geographic perspective, significant growth was seen in emerging markets, led by China.
•		LED sales grew 68% compared to Q3 2009, representing 14% of total Lighting sales. Sales at Lumileds grew by 47% year-on-year.
•		EBITA, excluding restructuring and acquisition-related charges of EUR 17 million (Q3 2009: EUR 42 million), amounted to EUR 233 million, or 12.2% of sales. The substantial year-on-year EBITA improvement was largely driven by strong sales growth, a favorable product mix and ongoing cost management.
•		Net operating capital increased by EUR 228 million to EUR 5,610 million. Excluding currency impact, net operating capital decreased compared to Q3 2009.

Looking ahead

•

Restructuring and acquisition-related charges in Q4 2010 are expected to total around EUR 50 million.

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Group Management & Services

Key data
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		Q3				Q3
		2009				2010
Sales			81				87
Sales growth
% nominal			(22	)			7
% comparable			(24	)			2
EBITA Corporate Technologies			(45	)			(5	)
EBITA Corporate & Regional Costs			(44	)			(32	)
EBITA Pensions			76				24
EBITA Service Units and Other			(26	)			14
EBITA			(39	)			1
EBIT			(39	)			(1	)
Net operating capital (NOC)			(3,277	)			(1,348	)
Number of employees (FTEs)			12,270				11,898

Sales
in millions of euros

EBITA
in millions of euros

Business highlights

•		Philips increased its brand value by 7% to an estimated USD 8.7 billion in the annual top-100 global brands ranking by Interbrand; this represents a doubling of the brand value since the launch of the “sense and simplicity” brand promise in 2004.
•		Philips achieved “supersector leader” ranking in the 2010 review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
•		Philips won eight awards at the iF design awards in China for its LED lighting and consumer lifestyle solutions, in addition to four awards at ‘2010 China’s Most Successful Design Awards’, also for its consumer lifestyle products.

Financial performance

•		Sales increased from EUR 81 million in Q3 2009 to EUR 87 million, largely driven by increased license revenues.
•		EBITA amounted to EUR 1 million, a EUR 40 million improvement year-on-year.
•		EBITA was favorably impacted by a EUR 36 million pension plan change and a EUR 6 million provision release. In Q3 2009, EBITA included a EUR 87 million favorable impact of a release of a provision for retiree medical benefits, partially offset by EUR 14 million restructuring and acquisition-related charges.
•		Excluding the above items, the EBITA improvement was driven by higher license income, improved performance at Assembleon and lower overhead and R&D project costs.

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Outlook

Given the uncertain economic climate and fragile consumer confidence in some of our markets, we take a cautious view on revenue development in Q4 2010. We expect it to be a seasonally strong quarter as our growth businesses and growth geographies continue to deliver, albeit counterbalanced by year-end channel inventory management and the continued soft construction market.

We will continue to drive growth initiatives and operational improvements to further exceed the targeted EBITA, adjusted for restructuring and acquisition-related charges, of 10% for the full-year 2010.

Amsterdam, October 18, 2010
Board of Management

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Highlights in the 1st nine months

The 1st nine months of 2010

•		Comparable sales were 8% higher than in the corresponding period of 2009, driven by higher sales across all operating sectors, notably Lighting.
•		Compared to the first nine months of 2009, Group EBITA improved by EUR 1,291 million to 9.3% of sales, largely driven by higher sales in the operating sectors.
•		Financial expenses included a EUR 154 million gain on the sale of NXP shares.
•		Net income was EUR 823 million higher than in the first nine months of 2009, mainly as a result of higher sector earnings, partly offset by higher income tax expenses.

Net income
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		January-September
		2009				2010
Sales			15,926				18,027
Sales growth
% nominal			(15	)			13
% comparable			(16	)			8
EBITA			388				1,679
as a % of sales			2.4				9.3
EBIT			59				1,310
as a % of sales			0.4				7.3
Financial income and expenses			(88	)			(59	)
Income taxes			130				(285	)
Results investments in associates			63				21
Net income (loss)			164				987
Net income (loss) — shareholders per common share (in euros) — basic			0.17				1.05

Performance of the Group

•		Group sales for the first nine months totaled EUR 18 billion, 8% higher than in the corresponding period of 2009 on a comparable basis. Improvements were driven by higher sales across all operating sectors, notably Lighting. Comparable sales growth in emerging markets was 18%. Order intake at Healthcare increased 12% compared to the first nine months of 2009. Sales at Healthcare showed a comparable increase of 5% year-on-year, while comparable sales at Consumer Lifestyle increased by 7%. Lighting showed a 12% comparable increase year-on-year, largely attributable to emerging markets.
•		Compared to the first nine months of 2009, Group EBITA improved by EUR 1,291 million to 9.3% of sales, largely driven by higher sales in the operating sectors. Restructuring and acquisition-related charges to date amounted to EUR 183 million, whereas the same period last year included EUR 320 million restructuring and acquisition-related charges. EBITA included a EUR 36 million gain on a pension plan change, compared to a EUR 87 million release of a provision for retiree medical benefits in the same period last year.
•		Financial expenses included a EUR 154 million gain on the sale of NXP shares, whereas last year included a gain of EUR 69 million on the sale of LG Display shares, EUR 12 million dividend income from LG Display, a EUR 48 million gain on the sale of a 17% stake in Pace, and NXP impairment of EUR 48 million.
•		Net income was EUR 823 million higher than in the first nine months of 2009, mainly driven by higher sector earnings, partly offset by higher income tax expenses. Last year’s income taxes included the recognition of a deferred tax asset for Lumileds and a number of tax settlements.
•		Cash flows from operating activities amounted to EUR 598 million, EUR 12 million lower than in the first nine months of 2009. Higher earnings were partially offset by higher working capital outflow, in particular from inventories.
•		Net operating capital increased by EUR 2.8 billion compared to the level at the end of Q3 2009, mainly due to higher working capital requirements (EUR 1.7 billion).

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Consolidated statements of income

all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		3rd quarter								January to September
		2009				2010				2009				2010
Sales			5,621				6,159				15,926				18,027
Cost of sales			(3,655	)			(3,824	)			(10,555	)			(11,233	)
Gross margin			1,966				2,335				5,371				6,794
Selling expenses			(1,250	)			(1,288	)			(3,664	)			(3,776	)
General and administrative expenses			(110	)			(164	)			(534	)			(589	)
Research and development expenses			(373	)			(392	)			(1,163	)			(1,165	)
Other business income			9				29				73				56
Other business expenses			(5	)			(3	)			(24	)			(10	)
Income from operations			237				517				59				1,310
Financial income			35				173				208				201
Financial expenses			(79	)			(92	)			(296	)			(260	)
Income (loss) before taxes			193				598				(29	)			1,251
Income taxes			(56	)			(77	)			130				(285	)
Income after taxes			137				521				101				966
Results relating to investments in associates			39				3				63				21
Net income			176				524				164				987
Attribution of net income
Net income attributable to shareholders			174				524				159				983
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			2				—				5				4
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) during the period (in thousands):
- basic			926,461				945,734				925,001				937,720
- diluted			930,512				954,206				927,889				946,952
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders per common share in euros:
- basic			0.19				0.55				0.17				1.05
- diluted			0.19				0.55				0.17				1.04
Ratios
Gross margin as a % of sales			35.0				37.9				33.7				37.7
Selling expenses as a % of sales			(22.2	)			(20.9	)			(23.0	)			(20.9	)
G&A expenses as a % of sales			(2.0	)			(2.7	)			(3.4	)			(3.3	)
R&D expenses as a % of sales			(6.6	)			(6.4	)			(7.3	)			(6.5	)
EBIT			237				517				59				1,310
as a % of sales			4.2				8.4				0.4				7.3
EBITA			344				648				388				1,679
as a % of sales			6.1				10.5				2.4				9.3

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Consolidated balance sheets

in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

		September 27,				December 31,				October 3,
		2009				2009				2010
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment			3,326				3,252				3,269
Goodwill			7,242				7,362				7,830
Intangible assets excluding goodwill			4,165				4,161				4,135
Non-current receivables			84				85				96
Investments in associates			270				281				181
Other non-current financial assets			850				691				485
Deferred tax assets			1,368				1,243				1,310
Other non-current assets			137				1,543				1,790
Total non-current assets			17,442				18,618				19,096
Current assets:
Inventories			3,417				2,913				4,156
Other current financial assets			122				191				87
Other current assets			567				436				536
Receivables			4,214				3,983				4,191
Cash and cash equivalents			3,734				4,386				4,385
Total current assets			12,054				11,909				13,355
Total assets			29,496				30,527				32,451
Shareholders’ equity			13,345				14,595				15,777
Non-controlling interests			53				49				56
Group equity			13,398				14,644				15,833
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt			3,598				3,640				2,778
Long-term provisions			1,747				1,734				1,725
Deferred tax liabilities			150				530				481
Other non-current liabilities			1,796				1,929				1,700
Total non-current liabilities			7,291				7,833				6,684
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt			757				627				1,687
Accounts and notes payable			3,044				2,870				3,317
Accrued liabilities			3,070				3,134				3,577
Short-term provisions			1,187				716				620
Other current liabilities			749				703				733
Total current liabilities			8,807				8,050				9,934
Total liabilities and group equity			29,496				30,527				32,451
Number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury shares) at the end of period (in thousands)			926,687				927,457				946,014
Ratios
Shareholders’ equity per common share in euros			14.40				15.74				16.68
Inventories as a % of sales			14.5				12.6				16.4
Net debt: group equity			4:96				(1):101				1:99
Net operating capital			11,559				12,649				14,331
Employees at end of period			118,225				115,924				117,624

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Consolidated statements of cash flows

all amounts in millions of euros

		3rd quarter								January to September
		2009				2010				2009				2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income			176				524				164				987
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			362				354				1,040				1,041
Impairment of other non-current financial assets and (reversal of) impairment of investments in associates			(28	)			2				(4	)			6
Net gain on sale of assets			(3	)			(169	)			(127	)			(187	)
Income from investments in associates			(10	)			(5	)			(11	)			(21	)
Dividends received from investments in associates			—				1				34				14
Decrease (increase) in working capital:			194				(435	)			98				(655	)
Decrease (increase) in receivables and other current assets			(490	)			(72	)			131				(107	)
Decrease (increase) in inventories			(85	)			(479	)			147				(1,072	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities			769				116				(180	)			524
Increase in non-current receivables/other assets/other liabilities			(111	)			(174	)			(513	)			(318	)
Decrease in provisions			(124	)			(102	)			(99	)			(173	)
Other items			14				12				28				(96	)
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities			470				8				610				598
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of intangible assets			(21	)			(18	)			(66	)			(44	)
Expenditures on development assets			(43	)			(48	)			(129	)			(157	)
Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment			(121	)			(172	)			(373	)			(477	)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment			68				30				95				77
Cash from (to) derivatives and securities			(28	)			8				(38	)			(34	)
Purchase of other non-current financial assets			—				(4	)			(6	)			(16	)
Proceeds from (disposal of) other non-current financial assets			(8	)			168				698				182
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired			(191	)			(29	)			(281	)			(53	)
Proceeds from sale of interests in businesses			19				4				19				102
Net cash used for investing activities			(325	)			(61	)			(81	)			(420	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease (increase) in short-term debt			45				1				(53	)			24
Principal payments on long-term debt			(11	)			(21	)			(35	)			(58	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			11				16				300				45
Treasury shares transactions			6				13				21				56
Dividend paid			—				—				(634	)			(296	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities			51				9				(401	)			(229	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			196				(44	)			128				(51	)
Effect of change in exchange rates on cash positions			(51	)			(64	)			(14	)			50
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			3,589				4,493				3,620				4,386
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			3,734				4,385				3,734				4,385
Ratio
Cash flows before financing activities			145				(53	)			529				178
Net cash paid during the period for
Pensions			(111	)			(122	)			(315	)			(342	)
Interest			(76	)			(78	)			(212	)			(216	)
Income taxes			(64	)			(85	)			(172	)			(193	)

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.

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Consolidated statements of changes in equity

in millions of euros

		January to September 2010
		other reserves
																						unrealized				changes
						capital												curren-				gain (loss)				in fair												total				non-
						in ex-				re-				revalu-				cy trans-				on availa-				value of								treas-				share-				con-
		com-				cess of				tained				ation				lation				ble-for-				cash								ury				hold-				trolling
		mon				par val-				earn-				re-				differen-				sale finan-				flow								shares				ers’				inter-				total
		shares				ue				ings				serve				ces				cial assets				hedges				total				at cost				equity				ests				equity
Balance as of December 31, 2009			194				—				15,947				102				(591	)			120				10				(461	)			(1,187	)			14,595				49				14,644
Net income											983																												983				4				987
Net current period change											18				(12	)			397				177				(26	)			548								554								554
Reclassifications into income																			(2	)			(159	)			—				(161	)							(161	)							(161	)
Total comprehensive income											1,001				(12	)			395				18				(26	)			387								1,376				4				1,380
Dividend distributed			3				343				(650	)																											(304	)							(304	)
Movement non-controlling interests																																											3				3
Re-issuance of treasury shares							(49	)			10																								100				61								61
Share-based compensation plans							42																																42								42
Income tax share-based compensation plans							7																																7								7
			3				343				(640	)																							100				(194	)			3				(191	)
Balance as of October 3, 2010			197				343				16,308				90				(196	)			138				(16	)			(74	)			(1,087	)			15,777				56				15,833

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Sectors

all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated

Sales and income (loss) from operations

		3rd quarter
		2009												2010
						income from operations												income from operations
		sales				amount				as a % of sales				sales				amount				as a % of sales
Healthcare			1,821				110				6.0				2,070				212				10.2
Consumer Lifestyle*			2,073				126				6.1				2,094				137				6.5
Lighting			1,646				40				2.4				1,908				169				8.9
Group Management & Services			81				(39	)			(48.1	)			87				(1	)			(1.1	)
Inter-sector eliminations
			5,621				237				4.2				6,159				517				8.4
* of which Television			767				(26	)			(3.4	)			703				(32	)			(4.6	)

Sales and income (loss) from operations

		January to September
		2009												2010
						income from operations												income from operations
		sales				amount				as a % of sales				sales				amount				as a % of sales
Healthcare			5,434				199				3.7				5,959				463				7.8
Consumer Lifestyle*			5,564				61				1.1				6,219				458				7.4
Lighting			4,700				(57	)			(1.2	)			5,577				539				9.7
Group Management & Services			228				(144	)			(63.2	)			272				(150	)			(55.1	)
Inter-sector eliminations
			15,926				59				0.4				18,027				1,310				7.3
* of which Television			2,037				(208	)			(10.2	)			2,249				(61	)			(2.7	)

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Sectors and main countries

in millions of euros

Sales and total assets

		sales								total assets
		January to September								September 27,				October 3,
		2009				2010				2009				2010
Healthcare			5,434				5,959				10,947				11,607
Consumer Lifestyle*			5,564				6,219				3,823				4,043
Lighting			4,700				5,577				6,874				7,330
Group Management & Services			228				272				7,852				9,471
			15,926				18,027				29,496				32,451
* of which Television			2,037				2,249				861				1,031