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2006-1
 
 
 
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
For the period commencing October 18, 2005 through January 23, 2006
 
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)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F þ                 Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule101(b)(1): o
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o                 No þ
Name and address of person authorized to receive notices
and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission:
A. Westerlaken
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Amstelplein 2
1096 BC Amsterdam — The Netherlands
 
 

 


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This report comprises copy of the report on the performance of the Philips Group as well as copies of the press releases entitled:
-   “Philips and Toppoly to form leading mobile display company”, dated November 10, 2005;
 
-   “Philips to merge its MDS business unit with Toppoly”, dated November 10, 2005;
 
-   “Philips opens global R&D center in Shanghai to develop ultra low cost mobiles”, dated November 11, 2005;
 
-   “Schering and Philips team up in new field of optical imaging for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer”, dated November 28, 2005;
 
-   “Philips and NEC to form joint venture in business communications”, dated November 28, 2005;
 
-   “Philips completes acquisition of Agilent’s stake in Lumileds”, dated November 29, 2005;
 
-   “Frits Philips passed away at the age of 100”, dated December 06, 2005
 
-   “Philips updates market on its Domestic Appliances and Personal Care (DAP) and its Lighting businesses”, dated December 07, 2005;
 
-   “Philips lowers its stake in LG.PHILIPS LCD”, dated December 14, 2005;
 
-   “Philips announces planned top management changes”, dated December 15, 2005;
 
-   “Philips to place its semiconductor business in a separate legal structure”, dated December 15, 2005;
 
-   “Philips writes off its book value for LG.Philips Displays”, dated December 21, 2005;
 
-   “Philips announces internal transfer of TSMC shares”, dated December 28, 2005;
 
-   “Philips transfers ownership of optical pick-up unit to Arima Devices”, dated January 9, 2006; and
 
-   “Philips to acquire personal emergency response company Lifeline Systems, Inc.”, dated January 19, 2006.
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 23rd day of January 2006.
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
/s/ G.J. Kleisterlee
(President,
Chairman of the Board of Management)
/s/ P.J. Sivignon
(Chief Financial Officer,
Member of the Board of Management)

 


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Report on the performance of the Philips Group
Philips Group
Medical Systems
Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
Consumer Electronics
Lighting
Semiconductors
Other Activities
Unallocated
Highlights full-year 2005
Other information
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated balance sheets and additional ratios
Consolidated statements of cash flows
Consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity
Product sectors
Product sectors and main countries
Pension costs
Consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS
Consolidated balance sheets and additional ratios in accordance with IFRS
Reconciliation from US GAAP to IFRS
Reconciliation of non-US GAAP performance measures
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Report on the performance of the Philips Group
(QUARTERLY REPORT LOGO)
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 (including, but not limited to, cost savings), in particular the outlook paragraph in this report.
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. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, levels of consumer and business spending in major economies, changes in consumer tastes and preferences, changes in law, the performance of the financial markets, pension costs, the levels of marketing and promotional expenditures by Philips and its competitors, raw materials and employee costs, changes in exchange and interest rates (in particular changes in the euro and the US dollar can materially affect results), changes in tax rates and future business combinations, acquisitions or dispositions and the rate of technological changes, political and military developments in countries where Philips operates, the risk of a downturn in the semiconductor market, Philips’ ability to secure short-term profitability and invest in long-term growth in Lighting and product R&D in Medical Systems, and industry consolidation.
Statements regarding market share, including as to Philips’ competitive position, contained in this document are based on outside sources such as specialized 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-US GAAP information
In presenting and discussing the Philips Group’s financial position, operating results and cash flows, management uses certain non-US GAAP financial measures. These non-US GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation as alternatives to the equivalent US GAAP measure(s) and should be used in conjunction with the most directly comparable US GAAP measure(s). A discussion of the non-US GAAP measures included in this document and a reconciliation of such measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP measure(s) are contained in this document.
-   all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated; data included are unaudited
 
-   financial reporting according to US GAAP unless otherwise stated
 
-   includes restatement of brand campaign to Unallocated
 
-   includes reclassification of MDS to discontinued operations
Philips reports full-year net income of EUR 2,868 million
Fourth-quarter net income of EUR 332 million
Full-year net income increased to EUR 2,868 million (EUR 2.29 per share), compared to the EUR 2,836 million (EUR 2.22 per share) reported for 2004. In-the-quarter net income amounted to EUR 332 million (EUR 0.28 per share), compared to net income of EUR 498 million (EUR 0.39 per share) in the corresponding period of 2004, mainly driven by incidental results from unconsolidated companies and the advancement of a tax charge related to TSMC.
Full-year sales reached EUR 30,395 million, representing 4% comparable growth compared to 2004 sales of EUR 29,346 million, excluding sales of Mobile Display Systems, which has been treated as a discontinued operation in both 2004 (EUR 973 million) and 2005 (EUR 653 million). Fourth-quarter sales increased to EUR 9,518 million, 6% above Q4 2004. Adjusted for the upward effect of currency movements and consolidation changes, comparable sales increased by 4%. All five operating divisions contributed to the comparable sales growth, led by Medical Systems, Semiconductors and Consumer Electronics.
Income from operations for full-year 2005 amounted to EUR 1,779 million, a EUR 193 million increase compared with 2004. In Q4 2005, income from operations amounted to EUR 971 million, compared to EUR 15 million in the same period of 2004. Q4 2004 included a non-cash impairment charge of EUR 576 million for MedQuist. Q4 2005 showed significant improvement in income from operations at Semiconductors and benefited from a EUR 187 million release of a provision for post-retirement medical benefits, partly offset by charges of EUR 46 million relating to certain billing issues at MedQuist.
In the quarter, financial income and expenses resulted in income of EUR 23 million, compared to income of EUR 417 million in Q4 2004, which included a EUR 440 million gain on the sale of shares in Vivendi Universal and ASML.

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Income from unconsolidated companies decreased from EUR 198 million in Q4 2004 to a loss of EUR 70 million, mainly due to charges of EUR 458 million related to LG.Philips Displays.
Cash flow from operating activities of EUR 1,889 million was slightly higher than in Q4 2004. Net inventories as a percentage of sales increased compared to Q4 2004, largely due to currency effects.
Gerard Kleisterlee,
Philips’ President and CEO:
“On the back of a strong product line-up, we accelerated growth and increased profitability. We also executed our management agenda for the year, making Philips a more focused group, able to deliver a consistent performance while continuing its transformation into a market-driven healthcare, lifestyle and technology company.
With a clear view to creating shareholder value during 2005 we took measured steps, balancing investment in growth with returning capital to shareholders. We initiated two share repurchase programs alongside two acquisitions aimed at giving us a solid footing in the key emerging growth markets of healthcare IT and solid-state lighting. We also put in place the right fundamentals to create a more competitive Semiconductors business with our decision to create a separate legal structure. We gained some good momentum this year, and are confident of meeting our targets.”

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Philips Group
Highlights in the quarter
Net income
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    8,948       9,518  
 
               
Income from operations
    15       971  
as a % of sales
    0.2       10.2  
Financial income and expenses
    417       23  
Income taxes
    (128 )     (531 )
Results unconsolidated companies
    198       (70 )
Minority interests
    (3 )     (4 )
     
Income from continuing operations
    499       389  
Discontinued operations
    (1 )     (57 )
     
 
Net income
    498       332  
Per common share — basic
    0.39       0.28  
Net income
  Net income totaled EUR 332 million, compared with EUR 498 million in Q4 2004. A strong increase in income from operations was offset by lower results from unconsolidated companies (including a EUR 458 million charge for LG.Philips Displays) and higher income taxes, due to the advancement of a tax charge of EUR 240 million in connection with the intra-group transfer of TSMC shares.
Sales by sector
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
                                 
    Q4     Q4     % change  
    2004     2005     nominal     comparable  
     
Medical Systems
    1,790       2,029       13       8  
DAP
    745       787       6       3  
CE
    3,340       3,469       4       6  
Lighting
    1,265       1,346       6       1  
Semiconductors
    1,123       1,327       18       9  
Other Activities
    685       560       (18 )     (16 )
                     
 
Philips Group
    8,948       9,518       6       4  
                     
Sales by sector
  Nominal sales for the Group increased 6% compared to Q4 2004. Adjusted for the upward effect of currency movements and consolidation changes, comparable sales increased 4%.
 
  Medical Systems’ 8% comparable growth was driven by double-digit growth in Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac & Monitoring Systems and X-ray.
 
  Within DAP, growth was driven by Shaving & Beauty (new SmartTouch shavers) and Food & Beverage (PerfectDraft and Senseo). Oral Healthcare sales declined.
 
  Consumer Electronics’ 6% comparable growth was fueled by Connected Displays, particularly Flat Displays.
 
  Comparable sales at Lighting grew 1%, mainly driven by the Automotive, Special Lighting & UHP business. Lamps’ sales remained flat. The consolidation of Lumileds at the end of November added 1% to nominal growth.
 
  All product groups of Semiconductors contributed to the 9% comparable sales increase, led by Mobile & Personal.
 
  The decline in Other Activities’ sales was mainly due to Corporate Investments, partly as a consequence of divestments (downward effect 23%).
Sales per region
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
                                 
    Q4     Q4     % change  
    2004     2005     nominal     comparable  
     
Europe/Africa
    4,251       4,141       (3 )     (1 )
North America
    2,111       2,382       13       9  
Latin America
    461       598       30       9  
Asia Pacific
    2,125       2,397       13       8  
                     
 
Philips Group
    8,948       9,518       6       4  
                     
Sales per region
  All regions except Europe showed strong comparable sales growth, led by Latin America, where all five operating divisions increased sales. The decline in sales in Europe was due to Other Activities and Semiconductors. In North America, comparable sales were up 9%, driven largely by Consumer Electronics. All divisions in Asia Pacific reported an increase in comparable sales, with double-digit growth at Medical Systems, Lighting and Semiconductors.

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  Comparable sales growth in Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries) was extremely strong at 23% in the quarter.
Income (loss) from operations by sector
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Medical Systems
    (353 )     267  
DAP
    156       167  
CE
    270       234  
Lighting
    151       157  
Semiconductors
    48       176  
Other Activities
    (89 )     24  
Unallocated
    (168 )     (54 )
     
 
Philips Group
    15       971  
as a % of sales
    0.2       10.2  
     
Income from operations
  Income from operations improved by EUR 956 million compared to Q4 2004, mainly due to that quarter’s EUR 576 million MedQuist impairment and EUR 133 million Volumetrics settlement. Q4 2005 benefited from the release of a EUR 187 million provision for post-retirement medical benefits, which was triggered by a change in Dutch law. This was partly offset by a EUR 46 million charge related to certain billing issues at MedQuist.
 
  Income from operations at Medical Systems (excluding MedQuist and Q4 2004’s Volumetrics settlement) declined EUR 26 million due to a regional shift in sales and the impact of Stentor acquisition charges and related revenue delays.
 
  DAP’s income from operations improved EUR 11 million, driven mainly by increased sales.
 
  Excluding Optical Licenses, CE’s income from operations improved by EUR 117 million due to lower restructuring charges, better operational performance and the business renewal program. Optical Licenses’ income was EUR 153 million below the level of Q4 2004 due to lower past-use settlements.
 
  Lighting’s profitability, excluding impairment and restructuring charges, declined due to lower gross margins (related to weaker demand for UHP products) and higher expenditure on innovation.
  At Semiconductors, profitability improved considerably due to higher sales, improved gross margins, better utilization and benefits of the business renewal program.
  Other Activities improved on the back of EUR 76 million income from operations from Real Estate and a EUR 42 million gain on the sale of the Philips Pension Competence Center.
  Income from operations in the sector Unallocated improved by EUR 114 million, largely due to a gain of EUR 116 million, part of a total EUR 187 million release of a provision relating to post-retirement medical benefits.

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Financial income and expenses
in millions of euros
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Interest expenses (net)
    (62 )     (42 )
 
               
Income from non-current financial assets
    2       1  
 
               
Gain on sale of shares ASML/Vivendi
    440        
 
               
Other
    37       64  
     
 
               
Total
    417       23  
     
     Financial income and expenses
  Financial income and expenses resulted in income of EUR 23 million. The increase in the fair value of the option on the TPV convertible bond was EUR 53 million, while net interest expense decreased EUR 20 million due to the lower net debt.
 
  In Q4 2004, financial income and expenses included a gain of EUR 440 million on the sale of shares in Vivendi Universal and ASML, as well as an amount of EUR 46 million for interest on prior-year tax settlements.
Results unconsolidated companies
in millions of euros
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
LG.Philips LCD: Operational
    14       101  
Sale of shares
          211  
 
               
LG.Philips Displays: Operational
    25       (5 )
Restructuring
    (30 )     (3 )
Impairment
    (84 )     (416 )
Guarantee
          (42 )
Others
    273       84  
     
 
               
Total
    198       (70 )
     
     Results relating to unconsolidated companies
  Results relating to unconsolidated companies were EUR 268 million lower than in Q4 2004, due to charges relating to LG.Philips Displays: EUR 416 million impairment and EUR 42 million for liabilities arising under the guarantee provided to LG.Philips Displays’ banks. A further reduction in the shareholding in LG.Philips LCD resulted in a EUR 211 million non-taxable gain. Q4 2004 results included a non-taxable gain of EUR 151 million on the sale of shares in Atos Origin.

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Cash balance
in millions of euros
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Beginning balance
    1,610       4,344  
 
Net cash from operating activities
    1,882       1,889  
Gross capital expenditures
    (397 )     (320 )
Acquisitions/divestments
    526       (210 )
Other cash from investing activities
    936       124  
Changes in debt/other
    (259 )     (548 )
Cash provided by discontinued operations
    51       14  
     
 
Ending balance
    4,349       5,293  
     
     Cash balance
  The EUR 949 million increase in the cash balance during the quarter was driven by a strong operational cash flow.
 
  The cash inflow from the sale of shares in LG.Philips LCD (EUR 615 million) was more than offset by the cash outflow for the acquisition of Lumileds (EUR 788 million).
 
  In Q4 2004, cash from investing activities included proceeds of EUR 552 million from the sale of shares in Atos Origin and of EUR 883 million for ASML and Vivendi Universal.
 
  The share repurchase program and other treasury stock transactions led to a cash outflow of EUR 725 million.
(BAR CHART)
     Cash flows from operating activities
  Cash flows from operating activities were on par with Q4 2004, again driven by a decrease in working capital.
 
  At a business level, improvement was visible across most divisions. Consumer Electronics, while the largest contributor in the quarter, reported lower cash flow due to a reduction in (past-use) Optical License income.
(BAR CHART)
     Gross capital expenditures
  Gross capital expenditures amounted to EUR 320 million, compared to EUR 397 million in Q4 2004. The EUR 77 million decrease was visible across all divisions.

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(BAR CHART)
     Inventories
  Inventories as a percentage of sales amounted to 11.4%, compared to 10.7% in Q4 2004, largely due to currency effects.
 
  The consolidation of Lumileds added 0.1% of sales to the 2005 inventory level.
(BAR CHART)
     Net debt and group equity
  Mainly as a result of the increase in the cash balance during the quarter, net debt decreased by EUR 806 million.
 
  Group equity increased EUR 133 million. The positive impact of net income and currency translation differences more than offset the equity decrease due to the share repurchase program.
(BAR CHART)
     Employment
  During Q4, the number of employees decreased by 1,870 despite the consolidation of Lumileds, which added 1,743 employees.
 
  Compared to Q4 2004, the number of employees declined by 2,360. Decreases at Consumer Electronics and Other Activities (mainly due to ongoing divestments) more than offset higher employee numbers at Lighting (Lumileds consolidation). Semiconductors and DAP also posted an increase.

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Medical Systems
Medical Systems: key data
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
                 
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    1,790       2,029  
Sales growth
               
% nominal
    (1 )     13  
% comparable
    4       8  
 
               
Income (loss) from operations
    (353 )     267  
as a % of sales
    (19.7 )     13.2  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    2,862       3,400  
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    30,790       30,978  
Business highlights
  Schering and Philips formed a strategic alliance to develop contrast agents and medical equipment for the emerging optical imaging market. Optical imaging has the potential to offer a more precise, patient-friendly way to screen and manage breast cancer.
  Philips negotiated a EUR 173 million, 15-year contract to manage equipment and services with a major public healthcare provider in the United Kingdom.
  In the 2005 IMV ServiceTrak survey, customers ranked Philips No. 1 in service in patient monitoring for the 7th year in a row, and No. 1 for service and manufacturer performance in Ultrasound All Systems for the 13th successive year.
  Philips iSite® was ranked the No. 1 picture archiving and communication system (PACS) vendor for acute care facilities with more than 200 beds in the USA (2005 KLAS PACS Report).
(BAR CHART)
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Order intake for equipment remained very strong, with double-digit growth compared to Q4 2004 on a currency-comparable basis. Excluding the 15-year contract mentioned above, the comparable growth in order intake was 15%, driven by all businesses. Order intake for the new iSite® PACS from Stentor more than doubled.
  Sales were strong compared to Q4 2004, showing comparable growth of 8%. This was driven by double-digit growth in Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac & Monitoring Systems, Ultrasound and X-ray. From a geographic perspective, sales were particularly strong in Latin America and Asia Pacific.
  Income from operations included a loss of EUR 66 million for MedQuist, of which EUR 46 million was due to (expected) customer accommodation payments related to the billing issue. The Q4 2004 result included a EUR 576 million impairment charge for MedQuist and a EUR 133 million net settlement payment to Volumetrics.

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  After adjusting for the above MedQuist and Volumetrics charges, income from operations decreased by EUR 26 million compared to Q4 2004. Additional sales-driven income was more than offset by a lower margin percentage, mainly attributable to the following:
  (a)   Rapid revenue growth in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other emerging markets, as well as a change in sales mix between equipment and service, negatively affected profitability.
 
  (b)   To continue the double-digit order growth, R&D investment was increased compared to Q4 2004, specifically in the areas of molecular medicine and new sensor technologies.
 
  (c)   The Stentor acquisition charges and related revenue delays had a negative impact of approximately EUR 10 million.
Looking ahead
  Based on its strong order intake and high demand for its iSite® IT solution, the division is well positioned for further growth.
  Increased focus on operational effectiveness will bring the division back on track to expand margins.

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Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
                 
DAP: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    745       787  
Sales growth
               
% nominal
    (1 )     6  
% comparable
    2       3  
 
               
Income from operations
    156       167  
as a % of sales
    20.9       21.2  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    393       370  
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    8,205       8,203  
Business highlights
  The Shavers business unit entered into a partnership with the Williams Formula 1 team to become its Male Shaving partner in 2006.
 
  Germany’s leading consumer report magazine, Stiftung Warentest, ranked Philips’ SmartTouch-XL the “best shaver on the market” and the Coolskin the “most gentle on skin”.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Comparable sales increased 3% compared to Q4 2004, driven by Shaving & Beauty (new SmartTouch/Speed-XL shavers) and Food & Beverage (PerfectDraft and Senseo). Home Environment Care sales grew, while Oral Healthcare sales declined.
 
  On a regional basis, sales showed double-digit growth in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
 
  Income from operations increased EUR 11 million compared to Q4 2004, driven by higher sales.
 
  For the full year, comparable sales growth reached 6%, delivering profitability of 16.3%, just above DAP’s annual target.
 
  Cash flow before financing activities increased due to improvements in working capital.
(BAR CHART)
Looking ahead
  The focus will be on maintaining the 15 — 16% operating margin and achieving 7% comparable sales growth by bringing innovative products to the market.
 
  DAP will continue to invest in the start-up of its Consumer Health & Wellness business.

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Consumer Electronics
                 
Consumer Electronics: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    3,340       3,469  
Sales growth
% nominal
    9       4  
% comparable
    11       6  
 
               
IFO excl. Optical Licenses
    53       170  
IFO Optical Licenses
    217       64  
     
Total income from operations
    270       234  
as a % of sales
    8.1       6.7  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    (161 )     (296 )
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    16,993       15,537  
Business highlights
  Philips announced partnerships with BT in the United Kingdom, Canal+ in France and UPC in the Netherlands to boost the take-up of high-definition television in Europe.
 
  On the heels of the Ambilight 2 being named ‘Product of the Year’ by the US magazine Electronic House, Philips unveiled the Ambilight Full Surround Flat TV at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
 
  At CES, Philips announced that it has teamed up with Microsoft to introduce a new voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) phone.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Sales at Consumer Electronics (excluding Optical Licenses) outperformed Q4 2004 by 11% on a comparable basis, strongly driven by Connected Displays (particularly Flat Displays). From a geographic perspective, all regions posted growth, particularly North America and Latin America.
 
  Excluding Optical Licenses, income improved by EUR 117 million, driven by all businesses. The improvement was due to better operational performance, lower restructuring charges and ongoing benefits of the business renewal program. Restructuring charges totaled EUR 18 million, EUR 61 million lower than in Q4 2004.
 
  Optical Licenses’ income from operations amounted to EUR 64 million (including EUR 19 million past-use license income). Income in Q4 2004 was driven by past-use settlements totaling EUR 141 million.
 
  Net operating capital reached a record low, driven by the asset-light and outsourcing strategy.
(BAR CHART)
Looking ahead
  By year-end 2005, run-rate savings from CE’s business renewal program amounted to EUR 450 million. Further savings will be realized in 2006.
 
  CE is on track to maintain profitability within its targeted bandwidth of 4 — 4.5% in 2006. In 2005, the profitability of CE (excluding restructuring and the gain on the TPV deal) was 4.2%.

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Lighting
                 
Lighting: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    1,265       1,346  
Sales growth
               
% nominal
    2       6  
% comparable
    6       1  
 
               
Income from operations
    151       157  
as a % of sales
    11.9       11.7  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    1,493       2,491  
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    44,004       45,649  
Business highlights
  In November, Philips completed the acquisition of Agilent’s stake in Lumileds — an industry leader in the fast-growing high-power LED market.
 
  At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Philips showcased its ClearLCD TV, which features the award-winning Aptura LCD backlighting technology. Shipments of ClearLCD will begin in Q1 2006.
 
  Toyota chose Philips as its preferred lighting solutions supplier for 300 European showrooms that are being restyled for its Lexus range.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Including the 1% positive effect of the consolidation of Lumileds, sales increased 6% compared to Q4 2004, driven by all businesses.
 
  Discounting a 4% favorable currency effect, comparable sales increased 1%. Lamps’ sales remained flat compared to Q4 2004. The lower number of working days compared to Q4 2004 negatively affected sales.
 
  Profitability — adjusted for impairment and restructuring charges — decreased due to lower gross margin (resulting from weak demand for UHP applications), higher expenditure on innovation, and purchase-accounting charges related to the consolidation of Lumileds.
 
  The consolidation of Lumileds increased net operating capital by EUR 884 million, EUR 33 million of which was inventory. Excluding the latter, inventories decreased EUR 29 million in the quarter.
(BAR CHART)
Looking ahead
  The current higher level of R&D spending will be maintained, primarily in LCD backlighting, with product deliveries beginning to ramp up in Q1 2006.
 
  The division will further drive profitable growth through its consolidation of Lumileds. In 2006, the consolidation of Lumileds will have a negative impact of approximately EUR 44 million due to purchase-accounting-related amortizations.

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Semiconductors
                 
Semiconductors: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    1,123       1,327  
Sales growth
               
% nominal
    (2 )     18  
% comparable
    0       9  
 
               
Income from operations
    48       176  
as a % of sales
    4.3       13.3  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    2,520       2,363  
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    32,580       35,637  
Business highlights
  Philips announced it will set up a separate legal structure for Semiconductors to pursue strategic options to strengthen its long-term performance.
 
  Philips introduced its first TV-on-Mobile chipset for the US market based on the industry DVB-H standard, which enables consumers to receive live broadcast TV on their cell phones.
 
  The division introduced the first FlexRay integrated controller for in-vehicle networking systems for advanced chassis applications. FlexRay will enter the market in 2006 high-end European vehicles.
 
  Philips’ secure contactless smart cards were selected for New Zealand’s new electronic passports, bringing Philips’ e-passport wins to 75% of total worldwide projects.
 
  Semiconductors launched a Universal Mobile Access Nexperia solution allowing US consumers to switch seamlessly between WiFi/Voice-over-IP and GSM networks.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Sales increased by 18% on a nominal basis and 9% on a comparable basis. Growth was visible in all segments, led by Mobile & Personal. Sequentially, sales grew by 8% in US dollar terms.
 
  Reflecting seasonality, the book-to-bill ratio declined from 1.09 at the end of Q3 to 0.96 at the end of Q4.
 
  The utilization rate improved to 83%, compared with 81% in both Q3 2005 and Q4 2004.
 
  Income from operations was EUR 176 million, thanks to higher sales and better utilization, supported by the ongoing business renewal program. It also included an amount of EUR 17 million due to the release of a provision for post-retirement medical benefits.
 
  Net operating capital decreased to EUR 2,363 million due to lower fixed assets and stable working capital, despite the higher sales level.
(BAR CHART)
Looking ahead
  A high-single-digit sequential sales decline in US dollar terms is expected in Q1 2006 due to seasonality.
 
  The division will continue the implementation of its business renewal plan.
 
  Semiconductors will incur certain costs related to the set-up of a separate legal structure for the division.

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Other Activities
                 
Other Activities: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Sales
    685       560  
Sales growth
               
% nominal
    3       (18 )
% comparable
    19       (16 )
 
               
IFO Corporate Technologies
    (92 )     (45 )
IFO Corp. Investments and others
    3       69  
     
 
               
Income (loss) from operations
    (89 )     24  
as a % of sales
    (13.0 )     4.3  
 
               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    117       272  
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    23,869       19,050  
Business highlights
  For the third consecutive year, the World Intellectual Property Organization ranked Philips No. 1 in terms of patent filings.
 
  The Industrie Forum Design Hannover — one of Europe’s most renowned design centers — awarded iF design awards to 19 Philips products out of 1800 entries from 30 countries in the 2006 competition.
 
  InterTrust — the Digital Rights Management (DRM) company in which Philips has a stake — entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Vodafone that is expected to speed up adoption of DRM in the mobile market.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance Corporate Technologies
  The ongoing expenses for Corporate Technologies included investments in technology incubators in line with the Company’s overall innovation program.
 
  In Q4 2004, income from operations was impacted by closure of the LCoS activity, which resulted in a total loss of EUR 34 million.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance Corp. Investments/others
  Corporate Investments posted a loss from operations of EUR 13 million, compared to a profit of EUR 18 million in Q4 2004. Operational issues at several businesses, now largely resolved, coupled with restructuring and impairment charges of EUR 13 million, account for this deterioration.
 
  Operational issues at Optical Storage contributed to a sales decline of 10% compared to Q4 2004. This resulted in a EUR 17 million deterioration in income from operations compared to Q4 2004.
 
  Income from operations from Real Estate amounted to EUR 76 million compared to a loss of EUR 8 million in Q4 2004.
 
  The sale of the Philips Pension Competence Center (announced in Q2 2005) resulted in a gain of EUR 42 million in Q4 2005.
 
  Income from operations for Other Activities as a whole included an amount of EUR 21 million due to the release of a provision for post-retirement medical benefits.
Looking ahead
  Further execution of the divestment program is expected in 2006.

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Unallocated
                 
Unallocated: key data            
in millions of euros unless otherwise stated            
    Q4     Q4  
    2004     2005  
     
Corporate and regional overheads
    (93 )     (92 )
 
               
Global brand campaign
    (47 )     (54 )
 
               
Pensions/postretirement benefit costs
    (28 )     92  
     
 
               
Income (loss) from operations
    (168 )     (54 )
 
               
Number of employees (FTEs)
    2,609       2,392  
Business highlights
  Using an online supplier management tool called eSourcing, Philips further improved its sourcing processes in Q4 by more than tripling its volume of online purchasing compared with Q3 2005. Through eSourcing, Philips can open up an online bidding process to suppliers for specific projects.
 
  As an official sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Philips marked the occasion of the Official Final Draw in December with celebratory activities in Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Leipzig and São Paulo.
 
  The Dutch Association of Investors in Sustainable Development (VBDO) named Philips’ Sustainability Report 2004 “best in class” among Dutch large-cap companies.
(BAR CHART)
Financial performance
  Corporate and regional overhead costs were slightly below the level of Q4 2004.
 
  Spending on the brand campaign was in line with expectations. The full-year spend was EUR 138 million.
 
  Pension costs included EUR 116 million from a total provision release of EUR 187 million. The latter was triggered by a change in Dutch law relating to the treatment of medical insurance costs.
(BAR CHART)
Looking ahead
  Spending on the brand campaign will be at a similar level, and will follow a similar seasonal pattern, to 2005.
 
  In 2006, pension costs for the Philips Group are expected to be approximately EUR 220 million, of which approximately EUR 80 million will be in the sector Unallocated.
(BAR CHART)

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Highlights full-year 2005
The year 2005
  Sales in 2005 amounted to EUR 30,395 million, up 4% compared with 2004 on both a nominal and a comparable basis. The growth was mainly driven by Medical Systems and DAP.
 
  Income from operations amounted to EUR 1,779 million in 2005, compared with EUR 1,586 million in 2004.
 
  Net income amounted to EUR 2,868 million, including EUR 1,778 million from the sale of financial holdings (TSMC, LG.Philips LCD, NAVTEQ, Atos Origin, Great Nordic).
 
  Positive cash flow from operating activities of EUR 2.1 billion; negative net debt (positive net cash) at year-end.
                         
Net income                  
in millions of euros                  
    2003     2004     2005  
     
Sales
    27,937       29,346       30,395  
Income from operations
    502       1,586       1,779  
as a % of sales
    1.8       5.4       5.9  
Financial income and expenses
    (244 )     216       108  
Income taxes
    15       (358 )     (586 )
Results unconsolidated companies
    506       1,422       1,681  
Minority interests
    (56 )     (51 )     (31 )
     
Income from continuing operations
    723       2,815       2,951  
Discontinued operations
    (14 )     21       (83 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles, net of tax
    (14 )            
     
Net income
    695       2,836       2,868  
Per common share — basic
    0.54       2.22       2.29  
Management summary
2005 was a good year for the Philips Group. Business picked up, particularly in the second half of the year, to deliver solid comparable sales growth of 4%. All five operating divisions except Semiconductors delivered comparable growth, led by Medical Systems with 7%. Emerging markets contributed with 16% comparable sales growth.
Income from operations increased by EUR 193 million, driven by improved income from operations at DAP and CE and a gain of EUR 187 million resulting from the release of a provision for post-retirement benefits, partly offset by charges of EUR 46 million relating to certain billing issues at MedQuist. Net income included gains on the sale of stakes in non-strategic companies. Impairment and guarantee liabilities for LG.Philips Displays led to a charge of EUR 458 million.
Cash flows from operating activities were again strong at EUR 2,090 million. The Company spent over EUR 1.1 billion on acquisitions and initiated two share repurchase programs totaling EUR 2 billion.
Medical Systems benefited from increased R&D investments in innovation, further growth in the medical market and the successful acquisition of Stentor. DAP posted a strong performance resulting from the introduction of innovative new products.
The performance of Consumer Electronics improved significantly, driven by increased consumer confidence, further benefits from the business renewal program and progress in its asset-light strategy, including completion of the TPV deal.
The lighting market continued its recovery in 2005. Mature markets like lamps and luminaires benefited from strong growth in Europe and Asia. Philips Lighting consolidated Lumileds, a key player in the high-growth LED lighting market.
Impacted early in 2005 by a less buoyant technology sector, Semiconductors nevertheless ended the year strongly, supported by its business renewal program. The Company announced that it will create a separate legal structure for Semiconductors to allow the pursuit of options to further strengthen the long-term performance of this business.
Further investments were made in the global Philips brand campaign and innovation.

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Other information
Other information
On December 21, 2005, Philips announced the write-off of the book value of LG.Philips Displays due to the increased pressure from flat displays on demand and prices for cathode-ray tubes (CRTs). The write-off of the remaining book value at the end of November amounted to EUR 126 million for the investment and EUR 290 million for the accumulated negative difference in currency translation related to the investment. The impairment charges totaled EUR 416 million and were of a non-cash nature. In addition, Philips took a cash charge of EUR 42 million under the guarantee provided to LG.Philips Displays’ banks. All amounts above were reported under results relating to unconsolidated companies in December. Future results of LG.Philips Displays will not negatively impact Philips’ equity, as Philips will not inject further capital into LG.Philips Displays. Philips will continue to be a key customer of LG.Philips Displays for its CRT requirements.
On January 19, 2006, Philips announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Lifeline Systems for USD 750 million. Lifeline Systems is a leading provider of personal response services and emergency call systems in the USA and Canada.
In response to recent regulatory changes in the United Kingdom, Philips has decided to eliminate the current funding deficit of its UK defined-benefit pension plan through an additional contribution of approximately GBP 400 million in the first quarter of 2006. The impact on earnings will be minimal.

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Proposed dividend to shareholders
In line with the revised dividend distribution policy, a proposal will be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders to declare a dividend of EUR 0.44 per common share (approximately EUR 529 million), an increase for the second consecutive year. In 2005 a dividend of EUR 0.40 per common share was paid (EUR 504 million).
Outlook
Growing the Company’s top and bottom line and creating shareholder value have been the highest priorities of the Board in recent years. In 2006 we expect all divisions will continue to show growth, driven by both innovation and increased focus on emerging markets. Selected acquisitions will complement this organic growth, especially at Medical Systems and Consumer Health & Wellness. We will complete the set-up of a separate legal structure for our Semiconductors activities to allow the pursuit of strategic options to further strengthen the long-term performance of this business.
We will continue our drive to simplify Philips, lower our cost structure and improve our operational excellence. Our ongoing R&D and extended incubator program promise a strong innovation pipeline which — together with our marketing investments — will help us meet our targeted 7% — 10% annual IFO margin from the end of 2006 and to continue to achieve an average annual sales growth of 5-6%, with returns in excess of our cost of capital.
Overall, our financial position remains excellent, offering significant strategic flexibility.
Amsterdam, January 23, 2006
Board of Management

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Consolidated statements of income
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                                 
    4th quarter     January to December  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Sales
    8,948       9,518       29,346       30,395  
Cost of sales
    (5,970 )     (6,476 )     (19,485 )     (20,577 )
 
                               
 
                       
Gross margin
    2,978       3,042       9,861       9,818  
 
                               
Selling expenses
    (1,362 )     (1,383 )     (4,549 )     (4,751 )
General and administrative expenses
    (321 )     (253 )     (1,326 )     (1,182 )
Research and development expenses
    (633 )     (662 )     (2,514 )     (2,553 )
Write-off of acquired in-process R&D
          (6 )           (6 )
Impairment of goodwill
    (578 )           (596 )      
Other business income (expense)
    (69 )     233       710       453  
 
                               
 
                       
Income from operations
    15       971       1,586       1,779  
 
                               
Financial income and expenses
    417       23       216       108  
 
                               
 
                       
Income before taxes
    432       994       1,802       1,887  
 
                               
Income tax expense
    (128 )     (531 )     (358 )     (586 )
 
                               
 
                       
Income after taxes
    304       463       1,444       1,301  
 
                               
Results relating to unconsolidated companies, including a year-to-date net dilution gain of EUR 165 million (2004: EUR 254 million)
    198       (70 )     1,422       1,681  
 
                               
Minority interests
    (3 )     (4 )     (51 )     (31 )
 
                               
 
                       
Income from continuing operations
    499       389       2,815       2,951  
 
                               
Discontinued operations
    (1 )     (57 )     21       (83 )
 
                               
 
                       
Net income
    498       332       2,836       2,868  
 
                               
Income from operations as a % of sales
    0.2       10.2       5.4       5.9  
 
                               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury stock) during the period (in thousands):
                               
• basic
                    1,280,251       1,249,956  
• diluted
                    1,283,716       1,253,330  
 
                               
Net income per common share in euros:
                               
• basic
    0.39       0.28       2.22       2.29  
• diluted
    0.39       0.28       2.21       2.29  

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Consolidated balance sheets and additional ratios
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                 
    December     December  
    31, 2004     31, 2005  
 
           
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,349       5,293  
Receivables
    4,412       5,155  
Assets of discontinued operations
    337       241  
Inventories
    3,140       3,480  
Other current assets
    1,213       937  
 
           
Total current assets
    13,451       15,106  
 
               
Non-current assets:
               
Investments in unconsolidated companies
    5,670       5,698  
Other non-current financial assets
    876       673  
Non-current receivables
    227       213  
Other non-current assets
    2,823       3,231  
Property, plant and equipment
    4,871       4,893  
Intangible assets excluding goodwill
    987       1,299  
Goodwill
    1,818       2,748  
 
           
Total assets
    30,723       33,861  
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts and notes payable
    3,346       3,856  
Liabilities of discontinued operations
    188       143  
Accrued liabilities
    3,282       3,632  
Short-term provisions
    781       869  
Other current liabilities
    618       708  
Short-term debt
    961       1,167  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    9,176       10,375  
 
               
Non-current liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    3,552       3,320  
Long-term provisions
    2,116       2,056  
Other non-current liabilities
    736       1,112  
 
           
Total liabilities
    15,580       16,863  
 
               
Minority interests
    283       332  
Stockholders’ equity
    14,860       16,666  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
    30,723       33,861  
 
               
Number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury stock) at the end of period (in thousands)
    1,281,527       1,201,358  
 
               
Ratios
               
 
               
Stockholders’ equity per common share in euros
    11.60       13.87  
 
               
Inventories as a % of sales
    10.7       11.4  
 
               
Net debt : group equity
    1:99       (5):105  
 
               
Net operating capital
    7,043       8,043  
 
               
Employees at end of period of which discontinued operations 2,536 end 2004 and 1,780 end 2005
    161,586       159,226  

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Consolidated statements of cash flows *
all amounts in millions of euros
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                                 
    4th quarter     January to December  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                               
Income from continuing operations
    499       389       2,815       2,951  
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,078       413       2,260       1,508  
Impairment of equity investments
    4       427       8       427  
Net gain on sale of assets
    (623 )     (382 )     (1,328 )     (2,118 )
Unconsolidated companies (net of dividends received)
    (36 )     (143 )     (1,178 )     (251 )
Minority interests (net of dividends paid)
          4       35       15  
(Increase) decrease in working capital/other current assets
    1,340       1,189       334       (115 )
(Increase) decrease in non-current receivables/other assets
    (470 )     83       (435 )     (250 )
Increase (decrease) in provisions
    61       (111 )     49       (127 )
Other items
    29       20       63       50  
 
                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,882       1,889       2,623       2,090  
 
                               
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchase of intangible assets
    (47 )     (31 )     (103 )     (92 )
Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment
    (397 )     (320 )     (1,273 )     (997 )
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
    64       172       191       270  
Cash from (to) derivatives
    32       (12 )     125       (46 )
Proceeds from sale (purchase) of other non-current financial assets
    887       (5 )     893       612  
Proceeds from sale (purchase) of businesses
    526       (210 )     835       1,551  
 
                       
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    1,065       (406 )     668       1,298  
 
                               
Cash flows before financing activities
    2,947       1,483       3,291       3,388  
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Increase (decrease) in debt
    (198 )     108       (1,667 )     (324 )
Treasury stock transactions
    9       (725 )     (18 )     (1,761 )
Dividends paid
                (460 )     (504 )
 
                       
Net cash used for financing activities
    (189 )     (617 )     (2,145 )     (2,589 )
 
                               
Net cash provided by continuing operations
    2,758       866       1,146       799  
Effect of change in consolidations on cash positions
                117        
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash positions
    (70 )     69       (45 )     160  
Net cash provided by (used for ) discontinued operations
    51       14       59       (15 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    1,610       4,344       3,072       4,349  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    4,349       5,293       4,349       5,293  
 
*   For a number of reasons, principally the effects of translation differences and consolidation changes, 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 statement of changes in stockholders’ equity
all amounts in millions of euros
                                                                                         
 
                                                                            January to December 2005  
     
                            Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     Treasury shares at cost        
                                    Unrealized             Changes                            
                                    gain (loss)             in fair                            
            Capital                     on     Additional     value of             To hedge     To cover     Total  
                in excess             Currency     available-     minimum     cash             share-based     capital     stock-  
    Common     of par     Retained     translation     for-sale     pension     flow             compen-     reduction     holders’  
    stock     value     earnings     differences     securities     liability     hedges     Total     sation plans     program     equity  
Balance as of December 31, 2004
    263       97       19,346       (3,407 )     174       (429 )     55       (3,607 )     (1,239 )             14,860  
Net income
                    2,868                                                               2,868  
Net current period change
                            1,186       43       (116 )     (64 )     1,049                       1,049  
Reclassifications into income
                            335       (227 )             (20 )     88                       88  
 
                                                                         
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
                    2,868       1,521       (184 )     (116 )     (84 )     1,137                       4,005  
Dividend paid
                    (504 )                                                             (504 )
Purchase of treasury stock
                                                                    (250 )     (1,586 )     (1,836 )
Re-issuance of treasury stock
            (85 )                                                     156               71  
Share-based compensation plans
            70                                                                       70  
 
                                                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2005
    263       82       21,710       (1,886 )     (10 )     (545 )     (29 )     (2,470 )     (1,333 )     (1,586 )     16,666  
 
                                                                 

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Product sectors
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Sales and income from operations
                                                 
    4th quarter  
    2004     2005  
    Sales             Income (loss) from     Sales             Income (loss) from  
            operations             operations  
            amount     as a % of             amount     as a % of  
                    sales                     sales  
Medical Systems
    1,790       (353 )     (19.7 )     2,029       267       13.2  
DAP
    745       156       20.9       787       167       21.2  
Consumer Electronics
    3,340       270       8.1       3,469       234       6.7  
Lighting
    1,265       151       11.9       1,346       157       11.7  
Semiconductors
    1,123       48       4.3       1,327       176       13.3  
Other Activities
    685       (89 )     (13.0 )     560       24       4.3  
Unallocated
            (168 )                     (54 )        
 
                                       
Total
    8,948       15       0.2       9,518       971       10.2  
                                                 
    January to December  
    2004     2005  
    Sales             Income (loss) from     Sales             Income (loss) from  
            operations     operations  
            amount     as a % of             amount     as a % of  
                    sales                     sales  
Medical Systems
    5,884       35       0.6       6,343       679       10.7  
DAP
    2,044       332       16.2       2,194       358       16.3  
Consumer Electronics
    9,919       370       3.7       10,422       506       4.9  
Lighting
    4,526       593       13.1       4,775       556       11.6  
Semiconductors
    4,491       430       9.6       4,620       307       6.6  
Other Activities
    2,482       366       14.7       2,041       (156 )     (7.6 )
Unallocated
            (540 )                     (471 )        
 
                                       
Total
    29,346       1,586       5.4       30,395       1,779       5.9  

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Product sectors and main countries
all amounts in millions of euros
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Sales and total assets
                                 
    Sales     Total assets  
    January to December     December 31,  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Medical Systems
    5,884       6,343       4,675       5,511  
DAP
    2,044       2,194       816       896  
Consumer Electronics
    9,919       10,422       2,396       2,665  
Lighting
    4,526       4,775       2,413       3,643  
Semiconductors
    4,491       4,620       3,859       3,724  
Other Activities
    2,482       2,041       6,944       6,950  
Unallocated
                    9,283       10,231  
 
                       
Total
    29,346       30,395       30,386       33,620  
Discontinued operations
                    337       241  
 
                           
Total
                    30,723       33,861  
Sales and long-lived assets
                                 
    Sales     Long-lived assets *  
    January to December     December 31,  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Netherlands
    1,200       1,060       1,495       1,495  
United States
    6,959       7,432       2,906       4,263  
Germany
    2,268       2,239       572       542  
France
    1,949       1,814       191       170  
United Kingdom
    1,237       1,176       186       150  
China
    2,608       3,009       355       340  
Other countries
    13,125       13,665       1,971       1,980  
 
                       
Total
    29,346       30,395       7,676       8,940  
 
*   Includes property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

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Pension costs
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Net periodic pension costs of defined-benefit plans
                                 
    4th quarter 2005     January-Dec. 2005  
    Netherlands     Other     Netherlands     Other  
Service cost
    54       35       211       132  
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation
    139       105       557       392  
Expected return on plan assets
    (187 )     (95 )     (739 )     (360 )
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
                      1  
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized
    (7 )     11       (28 )     44  
Amortization of prior service cost
    (14 )     8       (57 )     27  
Settlement loss
          1             12  
Other
    (6 )     (4 )     (4 )     (1 )
 
                       
Net periodic cost (income)
    (21 )     61       (60 )     247  
The net periodic pension costs in the fourth quarter of 2005 amounted to EUR 61 million, of which EUR 40 million for defined-benefit plans (the Netherlands income of EUR 21 million, other countries cost of EUR 61 million) and EUR 21 million related to defined-contribution plans outside the Netherlands.
Net periodic costs of postretirement benefits other than pensions
                                 
    4th quarter 2005     January-Dec. 2005  
    Netherlands     Other     Netherlands     Other  
Service cost
    4             16       3  
Interest cost on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
    4       6       17       23  
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
    1       2       3       6  
Net actuarial loss recognized
    1       1       6       1  
Curtailment gain
    (187 )           (187 )      
 
                       
Net periodic cost (income)
    (177 )     9       (145 )     33  
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Consolidated statements of income in accordance with IFRS
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                                 
    4th quarter     January to December  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Sales
    8,948       9,518       29,346       30,395  
Cost of sales
    (5,974 )     (6,493 )     (19,516 )     (20,631 )
 
                       
Gross margin
    2,974       3,025       9,830       9,764  
 
Selling expenses
    (1,365 )     (1,385 )     (4,558 )     (4,738 )
General and administrative expenses
    (334 )     (230 )     (1,417 )     (1,264 )
Research and development expenses
    (556 )     (668 )     (2,326 )     (2,337 )
Impairment of goodwill
    (575 )           (591 )      
Other business income (expense)
    (73 )     249       726       451  
 
                       
 
Income from operations
    71       991       1,664       1,876  
 
Financial income and expenses
    235       28       34       113  
 
                       
 
Income before taxes
    306       1,019       1,698       1,989  
 
Income tax expense
    (114 )     (539 )     (354 )     (615 )
 
                       
 
Income after taxes
    192       480       1,344       1,374  
 
Results relating to unconsolidated companies, including a year-to-date net dilution gain of EUR 190 million (2004: EUR 314 million)
    182       315       1,456       2,205  
 
Minority interests
    (5 )     (3 )     (53 )     (31 )
 
                       
 
Income from continuing operations
    369       792       2,747       3,548  
 
Discontinued operations
    4       (139 )     36       (174 )
 
                       
 
Net income
    373       653       2,783       3,374  
 
Income from operations as a % of sales
    0.8       10.4       5.7       6.2  
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury stock) during the period (in thousands)
• basic
                    1,280,251       1,249,956  
• diluted
                    1,283,716       1,253,330  
 
Net income per common share in euros:
                               
• basic
    0.29       0.54       2.17       2.70  
• diluted
    0.28       0.54       2.16       2.70  
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Consolidated balance sheets and additional ratios in accordance with IFRS
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                 
    December     December  
    31, 2004     31, 2005  
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,349       5,293  
Receivables
    4,412       5,155  
Assets of discontinued operations
    370       190  
Inventories
    3,140       3,480  
Other current assets
    880       455  
 
           
Total current assets
    13,151       14,573  
 
               
Non-current assets:
               
Investments in unconsolidated companies
    5,441       5,520  
Other non-current financial assets
    876       673  
Non-current receivables
    227       213  
Other non-current assets
    107       126  
Deferred tax assets
    2,015       2,047  
Property, plant and equipment
    4,902       4,912  
Intangible assets excluding goodwill
    2,289       3,175  
Goodwill
    1,463       2,304  
 
           
Total assets
    30,471       33,543  
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts and notes payable
    3,346       3,856  
Liabilities of discontinued operations
    188       143  
Accrued liabilities
    3,206       3,595  
Short-term provisions
    727       842  
Other current liabilities
    618       708  
Short-term debt
    962       1,168  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    9,047       10,312  
 
               
Non-current liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    3,583       3,339  
Long-term provisions
    2,162       1,817  
Deferred tax liabilities
    323       309  
Other non-current liabilities
    832       1,094  
 
           
Total liabilities
    15,947       16,871  
 
               
Minority interests
    285       353  
Stockholders’ equity
    14,239       16,319  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
    30,471       33,543  
 
               
Number of common shares outstanding (after deduction of treasury stock) at the end of period (in thousands)
    1,281,527       1,201,358  
 
               
Ratios
               
 
Stockholders’ equity per common share in euros
    11.11       13.58  
 
               
Inventories as a % of sales
    10.7       11.4  
 
               
Net debt : group equity
    1:99       (5):105  
 
               
Employees at end of period of which discontinued operations 2,536 end 2004 and 1,780 end 2005
    161,586       159,226  
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Reconciliation from US GAAP to IFRS
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Reconciliation of net income from US GAAP to IFRS
                                 
    4th quarter     January to December  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Net income as per the consolidated statements of income on a US GAAP basis
    498       332       2,836       2,868  
Adjustments to IFRS:
                               
Capitalized product development expenses
    192       179       617       697  
Amortization of product development assets
    (110 )     (167 )     (412 )     (467 )
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
    (37 )     31       (150 )     (114 )
Financial income/expenses
    (182 )     5       (182 )     5  
Unconsolidated companies
    (16 )     386       34       525  
Deferred income tax effects
    14       (8 )     4       (29 )
Discontinued operations
    5       (100 )     15       (91 )
Other differences in income
    9       (5 )     21       (20 )
 
                       
Net income in accordance with IFRS
    373       653       2,783       3,374  
Reconciliation of stockholders’ equity from US GAAP to IFRS
                 
    December 31,  
    2004     2005  
Stockholders’ equity as per the consolidated balance sheets on a US GAAP basis
    14,860       16,666  
Adjustments to IFRS:
               
Product development expenses
    1,409       1,668  
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
    (1,701 )     (1,749 )
Goodwill amortization (until January 1, 2004)
    (355 )     (404 )
Goodwill capitalization (acquisition-related)
          (40 )
Acquisition-related intangibles
          294  
Assets from discontinued operations
    33       (51 )
Unconsolidated companies
    (230 )     (178 )
Recognized results on sale-and-leaseback transactions
    102       80  
Deferred income tax effects
    123       57  
Other differences in equity
    (2 )     (24 )
 
           
Stockholders’ equity in accordance with IFRS
    14,239       16,319  
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Reconciliation of non-US GAAP performance measures
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Certain non-US GAAP financial measures are presented when discussing the Philips Group’s performance. In the following tables, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable US GAAP performance measure is made.
Sales growth composition (in %)
                                 
    January to December  
    Comparable     Currency     Consolidation     Nominal  
    growth     effects     changes     growth  
2005 versus 2004
                               
Medical Systems
    6.7       0.5       0.6       7.8  
DAP
    5.9       1.5             7.4  
Consumer Electronics
    4.7       1.6       (1.2 )     5.1  
Lighting
    4.0       1.1       0.4       5.5  
Semiconductors
    0.0       0.3       2.6       2.9  
Other Activities
    (5.2 )     0.2       (12.8 )     (17.8 )
 
                       
Philips Group
    3.6       1.0       (1.0 )     3.6  
Composition of net debt and group equity
                 
    December 31,  
    2004     2005  
Long-term debt
    3,552       3,320  
Short-term debt
    961       1,167  
 
           
Total debt
    4,513       4,487  
Cash and cash equivalents
    (4,349 )     (5,293 )
 
           
Net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents)
    164       (806 )
 
Minority interests
    283       332  
Stockholders’ equity
    14,860       16,666  
 
           
Group equity
    15,143       16,998  
Net debt and group equity
    15,307       16,192  
 
Net debt divided by net debt and group equity (in %)
    1       (5 )
Group equity divided by net debt and group equity (in %)
    99       105  
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Reconciliation of non-US GAAP performance measures (continued)
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated
restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
Net operating capital to total assets
                                                                 
    Philips   Medical           Consumer           Semi-   Other    
    Group   Systems   DAP   Electronics   Lighting   conductors   Activities   Unallocated
December 31, 2005
                                                               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    8,043       3,400       370       (296 )     2,491       2,363       272       (557 )
Eliminate liabilities comprised in NOC:
                                                               
- payables/liabilities
    9,308       1,712       456       2,540       956       828       1,017       1,799  
- intercompany accounts
          34       13       64       42       19       (100 )     (72 )
- provisions1)
    2,600       299       57       335       134       215       582       978  
Include assets not comprised in NOC:
                                                               
- investments in unconsolidated comp.
    5,698       66             22       20       299       5,179       112  
- other non-current financial assets
    673                                                       673  
- deferred tax assets
    2,005                                                       2,005  
- liquid assets
    5,293                                                       5,293  
 
                                                                       
 
Total assets
    33,620       5,511       896       2,665       3,643       3,724       6,950       10,231  
Discontinued operations
    241                                                          
 
                                                               
Total
    33,861                                                          
 
1) provisions on balance sheet EUR 2,925 million excluding deferred tax liabilities of EUR 325 million
 
December 31, 2004
                                                               
Net operating capital (NOC)
    7,043       2,862       393       (161 )     1,493       2,520       117       (181 )
Eliminate liabilities comprised in NOC:
                                                               
- payables/liabilities
    7,982       1,492       353       2,162       710       809       1,109       1,347  
- intercompany accounts
          35       10       62       26             (104 )     (29 )
- provisions2)
    2,669       240       60       314       138       224       619       1,074  
Include assets not comprised in NOC:
                                                               
- investments in unconsolidated comp.
    5,670       46             19       46       306       5,203       50  
- other non-current financial assets
    876                                                       876  
- deferred tax assets
    1,797                                                       1,797  
- liquid assets
    4,349                                                       4,349  
 
                                                               
 
Total assets
    30,386       4,675       816       2,396       2,413       3,859       6,944       9,283  
Discontinued operations
    337                                                          
 
                                                               
Total
    30,723                                                          
 
2)   provisions on balance sheet EUR 2,897 million excluding deferred tax liabilities of EUR 228 million Composition of cash flows before financing activities
                                 
    4th quarter     January to December  
    2004     2005     2004     2005  
Cash flows from operating activities
    1,882       1,889       2,623       2,090  
Cash flows from investing activities
    1,065       (406 )     668       1,298  
Cash flows before financing activities
    2,947       1,483       3,291       3,388  
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Philips quarterly statistics
all amounts in millions of euros unless otherwise stated; percentage increases always in
relation to the corresponding period of previous year restated for the intended sale of the MDS business
                                                                 
    2004     2005  
    1st quarter     2nd quarter     3rd quarter     4th quarter     1st quarter     2nd quarter     3rd quarter     4th quarter  
Sales
    6,366       7,023       7,009       8,948       6,492       6,927       7,458       9,518  
% increase
    1       12       4       3       2       (1 )     6       6  
 
Income from operations
    212       347       1,012       15       207       158       443       971  
as a % of sales
    3.3       4.9       14.4       0.2       3.2       2.3       5.9       10.2  
 
Net income
    550       616       1,172       498       117       983       1,436       332  
per common share in euros
    0.43       0.48       0.92       0.39       0.09       0.78       1.14       0.28  
                                                                 
    January-     January-     January-     January-     January-     January-     January-     January-  
    March     June     September     December     March     June     September     December  
Sales
    6,366       13,389       20,398       29,346       6,492       13,419       20,877       30,395  
% increase
    1       7       6       5       2       0       2       4  
 
Income from operations
    212       559       1,571       1,586       207       365       808       1,779  
as a % of sales
    3.3       4.2       7.7       5.4       3.2       2.7       3.9       5.9  
 
Net income
    550       1,166       2,338       2,836       117       1,100       2,536       2,868  
as a % of stockholders’ equity (ROE)
    18.5       19.0       24.5       20.3       3.7       16.3       23.7       18.3  
per common share in euros
    0.43       0.91       1.83       2.22       0.09       0.87       2.01       2.29  
                                                                 
    period ending 2004     period ending 2005  
Inventories as a % of sales
    12.3       12.7       13.6       10.7       12.0       13.4       13.3       11.4  
 
Net debt : group equity ratio
    18:82       21:79       17:83       1:99       8:92       8:92       0:100       (5):105  
 
Total employees (in thousands)
    165       166       167       162       161       160       161       159  
of which discontinued operations
    2       3       3       3       2       2       2       2  
Information also available on Internet, address: www.investor.philips.com
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Philips and Toppoly to form leading mobile display company
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Company to offer competitive customer solutions by combining technology capabilities, Intellectual Property, production resources and customer outreach
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Chu-Nan,Taiwan — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) of The Netherlands and Toppoly Optoelectronics Corporation of Taiwan today announced they have signed a binding letter of intent to join forces in mobile displays by merging Philips’ Mobile Display Systems (MDS) business unit with Toppoly to create a leader in mobile display technology. The company will be named “TPO”. Upon completion of the transaction, TPO’ s principal shareholders will be Compal Electronics Inc. (of Taiwan): 25.1%, Philips: 17.5%, and UniPresident Enterprises Corp. (of Taiwan) with 3.5%.
TPO aims to be one of the world’s leading solution providers in the mobile display industry by combining Philips’ and Toppoly’s respective strengths and resources. The deal will result in an innovative and highly competitive entity in mobile displays, offering an extensive product and technology portfolio.
Toppoly has state-of-the-art production facilities with substantial production capacity in Taiwan and China for advanced mobile display technologies, such as low temperature polysilicon (LTPS) and active matrix organic light emitting diodes (AMOLED). The company, which successfully pioneered LTPS, has a high performance product portfolio, fast time to market and an extensive customer base of diversified applications.
Philips will contribute its substantial intellectual property portfolio and its advanced technology in cooperation with Philips Research, as well as its long-term relationships with a wide, global customer base and a successful track record in product quality.
“Through this merger, we will create a global industry leader that is innovative and provides sustainable competitive advantages for the long term. By teaming up with MDS, we’re strengthening our capabilities to providing the best service to our customers worldwide,” said Ray Chen, the President and CEO of Compal Electronics Inc. and Chairman of Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
“Toppoly has successfully pioneered LTPS technology in the flat panel industry and continuously developed next generation display technology to capture the increasingly challenging market. By combining our respective strengths, we will create leadership in the mobile display market”, said Mr Harrie Brunklaus, Senior Vice President of Philips and CEO of Philips Corporate Investments.
The transaction will be conditional upon regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2006
For further information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
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Wilma Wei
Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.
Tel 886 37 586 393
email IR@toppoly.com
About Toppoly
Established on 24 December 1999, Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp is the first flat panel display volume manufacturer dedicated in LTPS technology in Taiwan. With years operation, Toppoly has been successfully building its market reputation in small & medium size panel products, including digital still camera, mobile phone, PDA, automotive, & notebook. . Information on Toppoly and its products can be obtained at www.toppoly.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips to merge its MDS business unit with Toppoly
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Chu-Nan,Taiwan — Today Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) of The Netherlands and Toppoly Optoelectronics Corporation of Taiwan announced that they have signed a binding letter of intent to join forces by merging Philips’ Mobile Display Systems (MDS) business unit with Toppoly to create a leader in mobile display technology. The company will be named “TPO”. Upon completion of the transaction, TPO’s principal shareholders will be Compal Electronics Inc. (of Taiwan): 25.1%, Philips: 17.5%, and UniPresident Enterprises Corp. (of Taiwan) with 3.5%.
As a result of this transaction Philips will take a charge of approximately EUR 70 million in fourth quarter 2005, based on current exchange rates and Toppoly share price. Additionally, in accordance with accounting principles, Philips will deconsolidate the MDS business and separately report the results in the 2005 financial statements.
The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2006. The participation in TPO will be reported as a non-current financial asset.
For further information, please also refer to the joint press release, issued November 10, or contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips opens global R&D center in Shanghai to develop ultra low cost mobiles
Friday, November 11, 2005
Sub $20 GSM Handsets Seeks to Narrow Divide between China’s Urban & Rural
SHANGHAI, CHINA — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) on the occasion of the Board of Management’s 3rd visit to China in the past 3 years, today announced the opening of the ULC Design Center in Shanghai as a further step in the execution of its China growth strategy. This new global R&D center will be focused on enabling handset manufacturers to develop ultra low-cost (ULC) phones with Nexperia™ Cellular System Solutions for emerging markets. The decision is part of an overall initiative to address the growing consumer demand for low-cost mobile communications in China, India, Africa, South America and Eastern Europe to drive down total handset costs below $15 by 2008.
This ULC Design Center will drive Philips ultra-low cost activities in China, working closely with its existing European design facilities and the Bangalore-based Innovation Campus to contribute towards dramatically reducing costs and bringing handsets to the consumer, manufactured at sub-$20. This initiative responds to growing consumer spending in rural China, and plans to offer them affordable access to mobile telephony in order to bridge the digital divide.
“According to studies by the World Bank, 77 percent of the world’s population lives within range of a mobile phone network, but only 25 percent of us subscribe to a mobile phone service,” said Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO, Royal Philips Electronics. “By offering mobile manufacturers an ultra low-cost Nexperia Cellular System Solution, we are bringing affordable access to wireless communications for an untapped global consumer base of 3.3 billion people in key markets such as rural China.”
The first commercially available ultra low-cost handsets based on the Nexperia™ Cellular System Solution will offer voice, SMS and basic multimedia capability, with a black and white screen, providing the basic functionality and low cost desired by new subscribers in emerging mobile phone markets.
“As there are no subsidized mobile phones in China, handset manufacturers must provide consumers with mobile phones they can actually afford. By bringing to market a sub-$5 Nexperia Cellular System Solution, Philips is enabling its customers to dramatically reduce costs and bring sub-$20 handsets to the consumer,” stated Tony Lear, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Philips Semiconductors China. “Philips is pleased to give consumers in emerging markets such as rural China the ability to connect to each other as well as to entertainment, information and services while on the move via an ultra low cost handset designed around their needs.”
Nexperia is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Christina Zhang
China Corporate Communications
Tel +86 10 6517 2288 ext. 3080
email christina.th.zhang@philips.com
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Asia Pacific Semiconductors Communications
Tel +886 2 3789 2821
email terry.chiang@philips.com
Sajin Varghese
Global Corporate Communications
Tel +31 65 16 33 308
email Sajin.varghese@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter

 


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Schering and Philips team up in new field of optical imaging for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer
Monday, November 28, 2005
Partners collaborate to develop contrast agents and medical equipment for the
emerging optical imaging market
First development project — focused on mammography — in Phase I clinical trials
Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Berlin, Germany — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and Schering AG, Germany (FSE: SCH, NYSE: SHR) announced today the formation of an alliance to research, develop and commercialize medical equipment and associated contrast agents for optical imaging. As part of their collaboration, the companies will have the option to expand the alliance to cover other imaging technologies and contrast agents, where synergies between the partners are expected, and will also explore the emerging field of molecular imaging. Philips and Schering have agreed to split equally all research and development costs as well as all future revenues from the contrast agents, medical equipment and related services related to this alliance. Financial details of the alliance were not disclosed.
Optical imaging is an emerging imaging technology with the potential to offer new approaches in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer as well as other diseases. Optical imaging uses lasers to illuminate superficial tissue — such as breast tissue. By combining this technology with an optical dye, tumors might be targeted more precisely. Due to its high resolution and sensitivity, optical imaging is expected to offer breast cancer patients a less aggressive, more patient-friendly follow-up examination. Today, such patients may need to undergo the invasive procedure of a biopsy in cases where traditional exams produce inconclusive results.
“We are very excited to team up with a leader in the contrast agent industry. Schering has strong capabilities in pharmaceutical R&D, and is clearly out in front in the new field of contrast agents for optical imaging. We also believe this collaboration builds on Philips’ patient focus of coming out with advanced, patient-friendly approaches to preventing and treating serious diseases like breast cancer,” explained Jouko Karvinen, CEO of Philips Medical Systems.
“Schering is highly committed to drive innovation in the field of optical imaging,” said Dr. Karin Dorrepaal, member of the executive board of Schering AG, responsible for Diagnostic Imaging. “We are looking forward to combining our expertise in the field of optical imaging agents with Philips’ strong capabilities in medical imaging and established track record in developing leading edge diagnostic imaging. This will create strong synergies to drive progress in areas of high unmet medical need such as the early and precise diagnosis of breast cancer.”
The alliance’s first development project will combine an optical dye called omocianine (SF-64) from Schering for the diagnosis of breast cancer, currently in Phase I trials, with an enhanced mammography device developed by Philips. The companies will also explore the emerging field of molecular imaging, looking at how to develop dyes that can potentially target breast tumors at the molecular level. Philips and Schering believe the alliance announced today will put them in a leading position in the emerging optical imaging market.

 


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It is estimated that once products are commercialized, the market for optical imaging contrast agents and equipment will see average annual growth rates of over 20%.
According to health services company Imaginis Corporation, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today (after lung cancer). The World Health Organization estimates that more than 1.2 million people around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, with the number of deaths among women expected to exceed 40,000 in the United States alone. Death rates from breast cancer did decline significantly between 1992 and 1996, according to the American Cancer Society, and medical experts attribute the decline to earlier detection and more effective treatments.
For further information, please contact:
Jayson Otke
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 5977215
email jayson.otke@philips.com
Oliver Renner
Schering AG Media Relations
Tel +49-30-468 12431
email oliver.renner@schering.de
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
About Schering AG
Schering AG is a research-based pharmaceutical company. Its activities are focused on four business areas: Gynecology&Andrology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging as well as Specialized Therapeutics for disabling diseases. As a global player with innovative products, Schering AG aims for leading positions in specialized markets worldwide. With in-house R&D and supported by an excellent global network of external partners, Schering AG is securing a promising product pipeline. Using new ideas, Schering AG aims to make a recognized contribution to medical progress and strives to improve the quality of life: making medicine work.
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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Philips and NEC to form joint venture in business communications
Monday, November 28, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Today Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) of The Netherlands and NEC Corporation of Japan (NYSE:NIPNY) announced that they have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture in enterprise communications, by NEC taking a majority share in Philips’ Business Communications unit (PBC). The new company will be named “NEC Philips Unified Solutions”. Upon completion of the transaction, NEC will hold 60% and Philips 40% of shares.
By combining NEC’s strong technology base and market position in Japan and North America, with Philips’ strong market presence in Europe, NEC Philips Unified Solutions will be able to strengthen its position in Europe in view of the fast technology changes in the modern telecom world.
The agreement involves all Philips Business Communications’ activities and businesses in EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa), with a total workforce of approximately 900 people.
Philips and NEC have been cooperating closely since 2003 in a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deploy IP technology in enterprise communications. Since then both parties have leveraged their expertise to successfully address new opportunities in the IP communications market, further developing customer base and channels to market.
Kazuo Tsuzuki, Associate Senior Vice President of NEC’s Enterprise Solutions Operations stated: “This joint venture will strengthen NEC’s global position in the telecom market and we are expecting to grow sales of UNIVERGE solutions to the global customers on top of the continued sales of the Philips portfolio. It will support NEC’s growth ambition by using the strong market position of PBC in the European enterprise communications market. ”
Commenting on the agreement, Harrie Brunklaus, CEO of Philips Corporate Investments said: “The combined strengths of NEC and Philips will offer NEC Philips Unified Solutions unique opportunities in developing a powerful portfolio of solutions and services, extending market reach and share of the business communications market in Europe”.
The transaction will be conditional upon regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2006.
For more information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
Chris Shimizu
NEC Europe Ltd
Tel +44 (0)20 8752 2794
email chris.shimizu@uk.neceur.com
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Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) is one of the world’s leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of the world’s top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: www.nec.com.
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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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Philips completes acquisition of Agilent’s stake in Lumileds
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced today that the transaction to acquire the shares of Agilent LED International in Lumileds Lighting International B.V. for approximately US$ 950 million, which was announced on August 15, 2005, has been completed, meaning that the shares of Agilent LED International in Lumileds Lighting International B.V. have been transferred to Philips Lumileds Holding B.V.
As a result of the transaction, Lumileds will be financially consolidated with immediate effect.
For further information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips updates market on its Domestic Appliances and Personal Care (DAP) and its Lighting businesses
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, In a meeting with investors and financial analysts today, Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) will discuss how the company’s Domestic Appliances and Personal Care (DAP) and Lighting businesses are expected to build on their ongoing solid contribution to profitable growth and value creation at Philips.
DAP on track to becoming a significantly larger business
“Over the next five years, we expect DAP to become a substantially bigger and more valuable division at Philips, with a long-term average annual organic growth rate of roughly 7%,” Mr. Andrea Ragnetti, CEO of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care, said. “Contributing to this growth is our ongoing expansion into emerging markets as well as innovative products, like the PerfectDraft home beer tap and the Senseo coffeemaker. We also anticipate that future activities in the consumer health & wellness market will add to growth,” Mr. Ragnetti explained.
At the meeting, Philips will reiterate the company is on track to maintaining a target margin on income from operations of 15 to 16%. Ongoing investments in R&D, strategic partnerships, plus innovative marketing concepts — such as the recently announced partnership deal to become Male Shaving Partner of the WilliamsF1 (Formula One) team in 2006 — are all contributing to solid profitability in this business.
Lighting building on global leadership position to shape future of industry
Lighting will also continue to fuel profitable growth at Philips for the foreseeable future. “We’ll continue to build on our number one position in the global lighting market by boosting our presence in emerging markets and shaping the future direction of the industry through our innovations in LCD backlighting and presence in solid state lighting,” Mr. Theo van Deursen, CEO of Philips Lighting explained.
With the completion of the acquisition of Agilent’s stake in Lumileds, Philips will focus on growing the Lumileds business and developing wider applications for high-power LED lighting. The company will also aim to exploit the untapped environmental potential of new lighting technologies - such as the recently launched CosmoPolis white light system for outdoor lighting, which is more energy efficient than traditional products and provides for greater safety on roads.
Overview of 2005/2006 accounting matters
The Analyst Day meeting will conclude with an overview by Gerard Ruizendaal, Philips’ Group Controller, of specific accounting matters in 2005/2006 and their impact on Philips. These include a further insight into “Other Activities”, the impact of changes in the accounting treatment of Philips’ holding in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), and an explanation of the European Union Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which went into effect on August 13
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Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 5977215
email jayson.otke@philips.com
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.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter

 


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Philips lowers its stake in LG.PHILIPS LCD
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced it has sold approximately 18 million shares of common stock in LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (“LPL”) (NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220). The transaction, which closed today, will provide Philips with gross proceeds of approximately EUR 615 million, and will result in a non-taxable gain of approximately EUR 210 million in the fourth quarter of 2005.
As a result of this transaction, Philips will hold approximately 117.6 million shares in LPL, resulting in a lowering of Philips’ holding in LPL from 37.9 to 32.9 percent.
For further information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,500 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips announces planned top management changes
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced that Philips’ Supervisory Board has decided to propose to the General Meeting of Shareholders on March 30, 2006, to appoint the current heads of the company’s five product divisions as members of Philips’ Board of Management, effective April 1, 2006.
Philips’ five product divisions are headed by:
    Mr. Jouko Karvinen (b. 1957, Finnish), CEO Philips Medical Systems
 
    Mr. Andrea Ragnetti (b. 1960, Italian), CEO Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care, and Chief Marketing Officer, Royal Philips Electronics
 
    Mr. Rudy Provoost (b. 1959, Belgian), CEO Philips Consumer Electronics
 
    Mr. Theo van Deursen (b. 1946, Dutch), CEO Philips Lighting
 
    Mr. Frans van Houten (b. 1960, Dutch), CEO Philips Semiconductors
In commenting on these appointments, Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO of Royal Electronics, said, “The current board members and I believe it’s important we extend our circle to include the heads of the company’s five product divisions, as these colleagues play a crucial role in driving profitable growth at Philips. We look forward to working together with them as a team to meet the long-term strategic goals we’ve set for the company.”
Philips also announced that, as planned, Ad Huijser will retire from Philips’ Board of Management, effective April 1, 2006. Mr. Huijser combined his membership of the board with the role of Chief Technology Officer.
“Ad Huijser has made a significant contribution to Philips during his 35-year career with the company — in particular overseeing the company’s research activities that form the cornerstone of the advanced technologies we bring to market. We’ll miss his contribution on the board, and wish him all the best for his retirement,” Mr. Kleisterlee added.
In his role of Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Huijser will be succeeded by Rick Harwig (b. 1949, Dutch), currently CEO of Philips Research. The appointment will take effect as of April 1, 2006. In his new capacity, Mr. Harwig will also be a member of the Group Management Committee.
Upon the retirement of Mr. Huijser and upon receiving shareholder approval for the new board appointments, there will be a total of eight members on Philips’ Board of Management.
Below is an overview of the current and new composition of Philips’ Board of Management and Group Management Committee:
     
Current   From April 1, 2006
Board of Management
  Board of Management
Gerard Kleisterlee, President & CEO
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Current   From April 1, 2006
Pierre-Jean Sivignon, CFO
  Pierre-Jean Sivignon, CFO
Gottfried Dutine
  Gottfried Dutine
Ad Huijser (Technology)
  Jouko Karvinen
 
  Andrea Ragnetti
 
  Rudy Provoost
 
  Theo van Deursen
 
  Frans van Houten
 
   
Group Management Committee
  Group Management Committee
The members of the Board of Management
  The members of the Board of Management
plus:
  plus:
Jouko Karvinen
  Arie Westerlaken (Legal)
Andrea Ragnetti
  Tjerk Hooghiemstra (HR)
Rudy Provoost
  Daniel Hartert (IT)
Theo van Deursen
  Barbara Kux (Procurement)
Frans van Houten
  Rick Harwig (Technology)
Arie Westerlaken (Legal)
   
Tjerk Hooghiemstra (HR)
   
Daniel Hartert (IT)
   
Barbara Kux (Procurement)
   
For further information, please contact:
Gerd Götz
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 213
email gerd.goetz@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips to place its semiconductor business in a separate legal structure
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced it will start the process to create a separate legal structure for its Semiconductors business, giving Philips flexibility to pursue strategic options for further strengthening the longer-term performance of these activities.
In early 2005 Philips introduced a Business Renewal program to improve the Semiconductor division’s competitiveness and bring profitability through the cycle to between 5 and 15%, as well as to increase market share in the Semiconductors division’s four core businesses of Mobile & Personal, Home, Automotive & identification, and Multi Market Semiconductors.
“While we are pleased with the progress of the Business Renewal Program, we see opportunities to further strengthen the activities and maximize shareholder value, with the step we announced today, in an industry where scale matters,” Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO of Royal Philips Electronics, stated.
“This move will lead to increased flexibility for our Semiconductor business to invest, grow and build scale in the competitive semiconductor market, while continuing to leverage the strengths of Philips overall. This is good news for our customers and employees, “ said Frans van Houten, CEO of Philips Semiconductors
For further information, please contact:
Jayson Otke
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 5977215
email jayson.otke@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips writes off its book value for LG.Philips Displays
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
One time non-cash impairment charges amount to approximately EUR 418 million and cash charge to EUR 42 million
Amsterdam, the Netherlands — The success of flat displays has increased the pressure on demand and prices for Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT). As a consequence, LG.Philips Displays (LPD), the CRT business-joint venture between Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and LG Electronics, announced today impairment charges, which it will book in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Philips has reviewed the consequences of the announced impairment for the valuation of its interests in LPD and will write off the remaining book value of approximately EUR 128 million of the investment. Philips will also pass through its income statement an accumulated negative difference in currency translation of approximately EUR 290 million related to its investment in LPD, which will have no impact on Philips equity. Both impairment charges together amount to EUR 418 million and are of a non-cash nature.
In addition Philips will take a cash charge of approximately EUR 42 million associated with the existing guarantee provided to LPDs banks.
All amounts above will be reported under “results related to unconsolidated companies”. Future results in LPDs financial statements will not negatively impact Philips equity, as Philips will not inject further capital in LPD.
Philips will continue to be a key customer of LPD for its CRT requirements.
For further information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips announces internal transfer of TSMC shares
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Amsterdam, the Netherlands — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced today that it has acquired from its fully owned subsidiary Philips Electronics Industries (Taiwan) Ltd (PEI) approximately 1,928 million shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (TSMC). As a result PEI will no longer hold shares in TSMC and Philips is the sole holder of shares in TSMC held within the Philips Group.
This transaction advanced the payment of approximately EUR 240 million tax which otherwise would have been due at the moment the shares would be sold to a third party. The transaction will facilitate any future disposals by Philips. In the last offering of TSMC Philips agreed to a lock-up until December 31, 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Gerd Götz
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 217
email gerd.goetz@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips transfers ownership of optical pick-up unit to Arima Devices
Monday, January 09, 2006
Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Taipei, Taiwan — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and Arima Devices, an affiliated company of Arima Computer Corp. (TSE: Arima-2381) announced today they signed a share purchase agreement to transfer Philips’ optical pick-up (OPU) business unit to Arima Devices. Philips will take an approximate 14% share in Arima Devices at the completion of the deal. The OPU business unit produces optical pick up units for DVD recorders and PC DVD drives and is part of Philips Optical Storage. No financial details were disclosed.
The market for optical pick-up units for DVD recorders and PC DVD drives is maturing and economies of scale are needed to remain competitive. Through the transfer to Arima Devices, the OPU business unit will benefit from economies of scale. Arima Devices will benefit from acquired Philips’ technology and expertise in DVD recording and Blu-ray Disc, which includes all patents generated by the OPU business unit.
The OPU business unit employs approximately 740 people in Asia and 40 people in Europe. These employees will be transferred to Arima Devices upon completion of the deal, which is expected to close in Q1 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Jayson Otke
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 5977215
email jayson.otke@philips.com
Ruth Liaw
Arima Devices Corporation
Tel +886 2 2749 5588
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
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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Philips to acquire personal emergency response company Lifeline Systems, Inc.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Acquisition of market leader in North America positions Philips to enter the home healthcare market
Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Framingham, Massachusetts — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement with Lifeline Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIFE) under which Philips will acquire Lifeline, a leader in personal emergency response services. Philips has agreed to acquire Lifeline for USD 47.75 per share or a total equity value of USD 750 million (equaling an aggregate value of USD 690 million net of USD 60 million cash and cash equivalents) in a transaction that has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Lifeline. Completion of the transaction is subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, which contains customary closing conditions and is subject to the approval of Lifeline’s shareholders.
“The acquisition of Lifeline is an important step on our roadmap for growth in healthcare,” says Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO of Royal Philips Electronics. “By targeting seniors and other people who want to continue living independently and exerting more control over their health and lifestyle,” he added, “we aim to become a global player in the evolving home healthcare market.”
The aging of the population provides strong underlying market growth for home healthcare solutions such as those offered by Lifeline. Today, seniors represent around 15% of the population in the developed world and are expected to almost double in size over the next 25 years. At the same time they are becoming increasingly active in managing their own health and wellness. Personal response services are already the largest category of home healthcare solutions purchased out-of-pocket by older adults and their caregivers. Still, penetration in the age group 65 years and older is just 2-3%, allowing for significant future growth.
Lifeline’s revenues in 2005 are expected to be approximately USD 150 million, representing a 15% increase over 2004. A large part of the revenues are recurring in nature. Lifeline’s operating margins in 2005 are expected to be approximately 15%. The company has a broad market presence in the United States and Canada. The company markets its services through a network of more than 2,500 hospitals and other healthcare providers and serves a subscriber base of nearly 470,000.
Lifeline’s twenty-four hours a day service gives independently minded seniors the confidence to maintain an active life at home, knowing if they suddenly need help, they can send an alert to a monitoring center that indicates that they need assistance. Two-way communication allows a caring and professionally trained operator — who has instant access to the pertinent health history and personal profile of the caller — to establish the nature of the problem. Appropriate action can then be taken, including notifying a neighbor or family member, or summoning emergency services.
“Our many years of understanding consumers and their needs have led us to identify ‘healthcare at home’ as a key sector for us,” stated Ivo Lurvink, CEO of Philips Consumer Health & Wellness. “Lifeline is a market-leader that offers us a platform for other home healthcare products and services. As such it complements our existing presence in

 


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telemedicine, showcased in Motiva, our advanced interactive healthcare system. We believe our brand, global presence, technology and innovation capabilities will accelerate the growth of the company and we’re very much looking forward to working with their experienced management team and talented employees.”
Lifeline President and CEO, Ron Feinstein said: “ Philips’ acquisition of Lifeline represents the next phase in the continued evolution and growth of our company. This combination of two industry leaders opens up numerous product and technology synergies, as well as growth opportunities designed to both further and broaden Lifeline’s founding mission of providing personal emergency response and support services to the at-risk elderly and their families to enhance their independence and quality of life.”
For further information, please contact:
Jeannet Harpe
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel +31 20 59 77 199
email jeannet.harpe@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world’s biggest electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,100 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter
About Lifeline
Established in 1974, Lifeline is the leading provider of personal response services and emergency call systems in the United States and Canada. As of September 30, 2005, the company expects to report, as per 31 December 2005, it supported nearly 470,000 subscribers from its response centers in Massachusetts, Ontario and Quebec. Lifeline also supplies emergency response equipment and services to owners and developers of independent and assisted living and continuing care retirement communities across North America. To people who live alone or in senior living communities, as well as their caregivers, the company provides reassurance and peace of mind with dedicated, well-trained people, advanced technology and a nationwide support structure designed to achieve service excellence. The company is committed to affording Lifeline subscribers and senior living residents the dignity, privacy and respect to which they are entitled. For more information about Lifeline Systems, visit: www.lifelinesys.com.
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.