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Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation founded in Eindhoven in 1891. With its headquarters in Amsterdam since 1997, Philips remains rooted in Eindhoven where its Benelux headquarters is located. Philips is a diversified global healthcare company that operates across three primary segments: diagnosis and treatment, connected care, and personal health.
The diagnosis and treatment segment, generating roughly 50% of Philips’ revenue, includes imaging systems, ultrasound equipment, image-guided therapy solutions, and healthcare informatics. The connected care segment, responsible for about 30% of revenue, focuses on monitoring and analytics systems for hospitals, along with devices for sleep and respiratory care. The personal health segment covers the remaining revenue, with products such as electric toothbrushes and men’s grooming and personal-care items.
Philips’ recent achievements highlight the company's ongoing commitment to innovation and partnerships. In April 2024, Philips announced a collaboration with actor Adam Scott for a campaign promoting the Philips Norelco shaving and grooming line, emphasizing personal growth and self-expression. Furthermore, Philips has reached key agreements with the US Department of Justice and the FDA regarding regulatory consent decrees to improve safety and quality in their Respironics operations.
In terms of financial health, Philips reported sales of EUR 18.2 billion in 2023 and employs about 69,700 people worldwide. The company continues to expand its influence with strategic projects such as a 10-year collaboration with Nicklaus Children’s Health System to enhance pediatric care through advanced diagnostic technologies.
Philips remains focused on leveraging AI in healthcare. In June 2024, Philips introduced a next-generation AI-enabled cardiovascular ultrasound platform to streamline cardiac ultrasound analysis. Furthermore, studies presented at the Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting in Boston demonstrated the clinical and economic benefits of Philips' AI-powered cardiac care solutions, underscoring the company's role in improving diagnosis and reducing healthcare costs.
Philips is dedicated to maintaining robust investment-grade credit ratings and has recently priced EUR 700 million in fixed-rate notes. The company continues to optimize its financial structure while innovating in health technology, ensuring sustained growth and value creation for its stakeholders.
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