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Royal Philips has announced the pricing terms for its cash tender offer to purchase its outstanding 7^1/8% Series A Debentures, 7^3/4% Series B Debentures, and 7.200% Notes. The final deadline for holders to tender their notes is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 5, 2022. Accepted holders will receive applicable consideration plus accrued interest. The offer is subject to financing conditions, with settlement expected on May 10, 2022.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) is showcasing its integrated solutions for stroke care at the ESOC 2022 conference, aimed at enhancing diagnostic confidence and reducing treatment time. The company emphasizes the urgent need for optimized workflows in stroke care, as timely treatment is vital for patient outcomes. Key offerings include advanced imaging technologies like the Spectral CT 7500 and ePatch for continuous ECG monitoring. Philips is also sponsoring the WE-TRUST trial to compare traditional and Direct to Angio Suite approaches in stroke treatment, which aims to lower costs and minimize disability.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced the successful pricing of EUR 750 million fixed rate notes due 2027, EUR 650 million Green Innovation Notes due 2029, and EUR 600 million Sustainability Innovation Notes due 2033 under its European Medium Term Note (EMTN) program.

The net proceeds will fund Eligible Projects as per Philips' Green and Sustainability Innovation Bond Framework, with a portion allocated to general corporate purposes. The company plans to optimize its treasury liquidity profile through liability management, including tender offers for outstanding bonds and share buyback programs.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has entered a multi-year agreement with Prisma Health, South Carolina's largest health system, to enhance patient monitoring and enterprise imaging. This partnership aims to promote interoperability and data analytics, contributing to the Quadruple Aim of healthcare: improving patient and staff satisfaction while lowering costs. Prisma Health, with nearly 3,000 licensed beds and over a million unique patients treated annually, will become the largest North American installation of Philips' Performance Bridge analytics platform for monitoring healthcare delivery.

Royal Philips has initiated a cash tender offer for its outstanding Notes including 7^1/8% Series A Debentures, 7^3/4% Series B Debentures, and 7.200% Notes. The offer expires on May 5, 2022, and will allow holders to tender any and all of the specified Notes. Additionally, Philips plans to issue new euro-denominated notes and may redeem existing Euro Notes. The company aims to cancel approximately 28.3 million shares as part of its capital return strategy. Investors should note that the offer is subject to a financing condition.

Philips reported first-quarter 2022 sales of EUR 3.9 billion, reflecting a 4% decline compared to Q1 2021. The company experienced a significant loss of EUR 152 million from continuing operations, worsening from a loss of EUR 34 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITA dropped to 6.2% of sales. Despite challenges, including supply chain issues and the Respironics field action, order intake rose by 5%. Notably, Personal Health sales grew by 8%. Philips anticipates further growth in 2022 but acknowledges risks from geopolitical tensions and inflation.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has announced a notification regarding potential issues with its V60/V60 Plus and V680 ventilators manufactured by its subsidiary, Philips Respironics. The electrical circuit controlling the 35V power supply may cause silent shutdowns, risking respiratory assistance for patients. Philips recommends mitigation actions such as using an oxygen analyzer and ensuring alternative ventilation is available. The FDA has classified the recall as Class 1 in the U.S. Philips is committed to safety and will provide updates by June 30, 2022.

On April 21, 2022, Royal Philips announced the successful use of its CavaClear solution for removing embedded Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters in patients, marking the first application of this FDA-cleared technology. The CavaClear system assists in the safe ablation of tissue and removal of IVC filters that may pose long-term health risks. With estimates of over a million patients in the USA at risk from such filters, this innovation aims to improve patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. The device represents a significant advancement in treatment options for complex IVC filter retrieval.