6-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 March 23, 2012

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
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(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

The Netherlands
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(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Breitner Center, Amstelplein 2, 1096 BC Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:  [x] Form 20-F    [] Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  []

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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    [x] No

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):    n/a 

This report comprises a copy of the following press releases:

- “Philips CFO updates market on progress on path to value by 2013”, dated March
20, 2012;
- “Philips appoints Eric Rondolat as CEO of the Lighting sector and member of
its Executive Committee”, dated March 20, 2012.

SIGNATURES

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.

		Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Date: March 23, 2012	By:	/s/ E.P. Coutinho
	Name:	E.P. Coutinho
	Title:	General Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.01	Press release
99.02	Press release

EX-99.01 2 exhibit1.htm EX-99.01

Philips CFO updates market on progress on path to value by 2013

March 20, 2012

London, United Kingdom – Today,Ron Wirahadiraksa, Chief Financial Officer of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), will give a presentation to investors and financial analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pan-European Capital Goods Conference 2012 in London.

In his presentation, Mr. Wirahadiraksa will discuss the opportunities and near-term actions to drive performance improvements at Philips in its progress to become a leading diversified industrial group in the field of health and well-being.

The presentation starts on Tuesday, March 20, at 10.30 a.m. UK time (11.30 a.m. CET).Handout of the presentation is available for download via this link.

For more information, please contact:

Joost Akkermans
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel.: +31 20 5977406
Email: joost.akkermans@philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Philips appoints Eric Rondolat as CEO of the Lighting sector and member of its Executive Committee

March 20, 2012

Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced the appointment of Eric Rondolat as Chief Executive Officer of Lighting and member of its Executive Committee, effective April 1st, 2012, succeeding Frans van Houten who has led Philips Lighting on an interim base.

Mr. Eric Rondolat (Italian/French nationality, 1966) joins Philips from Schneider Electric.
“I am very pleased that we have been able to attract Eric to lead our Lighting sector,” said Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Philips Electronics. “Eric has an impressive international career in the technology industry covering both established and fast growing emerging markets, most recently Asia Pacific based in China. He is a real entrepreneur with a clear strategic vision who will be able to lead the industry transformation to energy efficient LED based lighting solutions. Eric has a strong track record in delivering results and is a great addition to my team.”

”I am truly happy to join Philips in this exciting role and I look forward to working together with the teams to further drive Philips Lighting innovations in this dynamic market,” said Mr. Rondolat. “Philips is a company with a rich heritage and is well positioned to grasp further growth opportunities.”

In 2011, Philips Lighting, the world’s largest lighting company, generated sales of EUR 7.6 billion. The sector is accelerating its transformation of its product portfolio to LED, applications and solutions, as evidenced by the robust mid-double digit sales growth across its LED portfolio in the past two years. With the announcement of Mr. Rondolat as the new CEO of Lighting today and the announcement of Mr. Paul Verhagen as CFO in Lighting as per January 1 the new leadership team of Lighting is in place.

Mr. Rondolat is married and has three children. Mr. Rondolat’s CV and a hi-res image are available on www.philips.com/newscenter.

For further information, please contact:
Santa van der Laarse
Corporate Communications
Tel: +31 20 5977 209
E-mail: santa.van.der.laarse@philips.com

Steve Klink
Corporate Communications
Tel: +31 20 5977 415
E-mail: steve.klink @philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

EX-99.01

Philips CFO updates market on progress on path to value by 2013

March 20, 2012

London, United Kingdom – Today,Ron Wirahadiraksa, Chief Financial Officer of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), will give a presentation to investors and financial analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pan-European Capital Goods Conference 2012 in London.

In his presentation, Mr. Wirahadiraksa will discuss the opportunities and near-term actions to drive performance improvements at Philips in its progress to become a leading diversified industrial group in the field of health and well-being.

The presentation starts on Tuesday, March 20, at 10.30 a.m. UK time (11.30 a.m. CET).Handout of the presentation is available for download via this link.

For more information, please contact:

Joost Akkermans
Philips Corporate Communications
Tel.: +31 20 5977406
Email: joost.akkermans@philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Philips appoints Eric Rondolat as CEO of the Lighting sector and member of its Executive Committee

March 20, 2012

Amsterdam, The Netherlands- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced the appointment of Eric Rondolat as Chief Executive Officer of Lighting and member of its Executive Committee, effective April 1st, 2012, succeeding Frans van Houten who has led Philips Lighting on an interim base.

Mr. Eric Rondolat (Italian/French nationality, 1966) joins Philips from Schneider Electric.
“I am very pleased that we have been able to attract Eric to lead our Lighting sector,” said Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Philips Electronics. “Eric has an impressive international career in the technology industry covering both established and fast growing emerging markets, most recently Asia Pacific based in China. He is a real entrepreneur with a clear strategic vision who will be able to lead the industry transformation to energy efficient LED based lighting solutions. Eric has a strong track record in delivering results and is a great addition to my team.”

”I am truly happy to join Philips in this exciting role and I look forward to working together with the teams to further drive Philips Lighting innovations in this dynamic market,” said Mr. Rondolat. “Philips is a company with a rich heritage and is well positioned to grasp further growth opportunities.”

In 2011, Philips Lighting, the world’s largest lighting company, generated sales of EUR 7.6 billion. The sector is accelerating its transformation of its product portfolio to LED, applications and solutions, as evidenced by the robust mid-double digit sales growth across its LED portfolio in the past two years. With the announcement of Mr. Rondolat as the new CEO of Lighting today and the announcement of Mr. Paul Verhagen as CFO in Lighting as per January 1 the new leadership team of Lighting is in place.

Mr. Rondolat is married and has three children. Mr. Rondolat’s CV and a hi-res image are available on www.philips.com/newscenter.

For further information, please contact:
Santa van der Laarse
Corporate Communications
Tel: +31 20 5977 209
E-mail: santa.van.der.laarse@philips.com

Steve Klink
Corporate Communications
Tel: +31 20 5977 415
E-mail: steve.klink @philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.