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Philips CEO Roy Jakobs says he now expects the biggest Asian market to be around 10 per cent of the company’s revenue.

Philips CEO sees subdued China sales this year

PHILIPS CEO Roy Jakobs said he still expects subdued demand in China this year due to healthcare anti-corruption efforts by the Chinese government that has hurt revenue there for Western companies.

Philips expects comparable sales to grow as much as 1.5 per cent in 2024, down from a previous forecast of as much as 5 per cent.

Philips cuts annual sales outlook on weak demand from China

It was hit by an anti-corruption campaign across China’s health-care sector

Adjusted Ebita margin rose to 11.1 per cent of sales, compared with 10.1 per cent in the same period last year.

Philips posts Q2 beat boosted by its restructuring plan

Philips reported second-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations on Monday (Jul 29), boosted by higher earnings and the implementation of its restructuring programme.

Dutch technology giant Philips is regaining investors' confidence following a lower-than-expected US settlement claim.

Philips’ second-biggest investor raises stake after apnoea deal

This comes after Exor, its largest shareholder, increased shareholding in the company to 17.5% from 16.1%

The increased investment in Philips demonstrates more confidence in the Dutch company, which in April settled claims in the US linked to its faulty sleep apnea devices.

Billionaire Agnellis boost stake in Philips to US$4.19 billion

The Agnellis’ Exor now owns 17.51 per cent of Philips

New orders were down 9 per cent from last year, as demand from China continued to cool from a pre-pandemic boom and supply chain problems persisted.

Philips raises full-year outlook as Q3 profit jumps

DUTCH health technology company Philips on Monday (Oct 23) raised its full-year outlook as it beat analysts’ expectations for third-quarter core profit and comparable sales.

ASML is due to report second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

ASML to hire 100 researchers leaving Philips

DUTCH semiconductor equipment maker ASML will hire 100 researchers who are leaving Philips, the companies said on Tuesday (Jul 18).

Amsterdam-based Philips has been grappling with the fallout of the global recall of millions of respirators used to treat sleep apnea since it was announced in June 2021, over worries that foam used in the machines could become toxic.

Philips says tests on 95% of recalled devices show limited risks

Dutch medical devices maker Philips said on Tuesday (May 16) that independent tests had shown 95 per cent of its respiratory devices involved in a major global recall had shown limited health risks.

“We are happy we can solve this case,” CEO Roy Jakobs said about the provision for the settlement Philips expects to reach in the current quarter.

Philips shares jump on recall provision and profit improvement

PHILIPS shares jumped 13 per cent on Monday (Apr 24) as the Dutch health technology company reported much better than expected first-quarter results and said it had set aside 575 million euros (S$844 ...