Over Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. is toonaangevend op het gebied van gezondheidszorg, lifestyle en technologie, en levert producten, diensten en systemen die zijn geënt op zijn merkbelofte van “sense and simplicity”. Philips heeft wereldwijd circa 125,800 werknemers in dienst, verspreid over meer dan 60 landen, en heeft zijn hoofdkantoor in Amsterdam. Met een omzet van EUR 27 miljard in 2006 is de onderneming marktleider op het gebied van systemen voor medisch-diagnostische beeldvorming en patiëntenbewaking, energiezuinige verlichtingsoplossingen, huishoudelijke apparaten en producten voor persoonlijke verzorging, alsmede consumentenelektronica. Philips staat genoteerd aan de New York Stock Exchange (symbool: PHG) en de beurs in Amsterdam. Voor meer informatie over Philips: www.philips.nl/nieuwscentrum/
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. In particular, the offer and sale by Philips of TSMC shares, and the proceeds of any such sales, will depend on equity capital market conditions, particularly those relating to the semiconductor industry.
This release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. Any offer or sale of securities shall only be made in accordance with the requirements of the US Securities Act of 1933.
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