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Koninklijke Philips N.V. (NYSE: PHG) is a global leader in health technology focused on improving lives through meaningful innovation. This news hub provides investors and healthcare professionals with centralized access to official press releases and verified updates about Philips' advancements in diagnostic imaging, connected care systems, and personal health solutions.
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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced its participation in the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) from March 3-7, 2021, showcasing enhanced AI-enabled solutions within its Radiology Workflow Suite. The new solutions aim to improve clinical confidence and operational efficiency while addressing challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. Philips emphasizes the need for integrated and automated workflows to enhance patient care and reduce unnecessary imaging costs, which amount to EUR 10 billion annually. Philips aims to support healthcare providers with innovative technologies for improved patient outcomes.
Royal Philips has appointed Shez Partovi as Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer, effective March 22, 2021, succeeding Jeroen Tas. Partovi, previously with Amazon Web Services, brings extensive experience in healthcare and technology. Tas will transition to a part-time role until the end of 2022, focusing on strategic business development. Additionally, Rob Cascella will retire from the Executive Committee on April 1, 2021, while continuing as a special advisor. Philips aims to enhance its solutions leadership through deep clinical insights and big data analytics.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced significant changes to its Supervisory Board as part of its ongoing governance evolution. Effective upon the conclusion of the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2021, Chairman Jeroen van der Veer and Vice-Chairwoman Christine Poon will retire after their third terms. Feike Sijbesma is appointed as the new Chairman, with Paul Stoffels as Vice-Chairman. New board members proposed include Chua Sock Koong and Indra Nooyi, both bringing extensive leadership experience in technology and sustainability, which aligns with Philips’ health technology focus.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) has successfully completed the acquisition of BioTelemetry (NASDAQ: BEAT), creating a global leader in patient care management solutions for hospitals and homes. The acquisition consolidates BioTelemetry's $450 million sales and its extensive remote cardiac monitoring services into Philips’ Connected Care business segment. The deal is expected to yield nominal sales growth and positive EBITA margins in 2021, with ambitions for double-digit growth and over 20% EBITA margin by 2025.
Royal Philips has completed its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of BioTelemetry for USD 72.00 per share in cash. The Offer, which expired on February 9, 2021, resulted in 27,182,062 shares being tendered, representing approximately 78.96% of BioTelemetry's outstanding shares. Following the merger, BioTelemetry will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Philips, with shares converting into cash payments, and will be delisted from NASDAQ.
