UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. |
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The Netherlands | ||||
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Breitner Center, Amstelplein 2, 1096 BC Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ||||
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This report comprises a copy of the following press releases: - “Philips notifies the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets of holding 5.00 % of its own shares “, dated February 11, 2013.
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: February 11, 2013 | By: |
/s/ E.P. Coutinho |
Name: | E.P. Coutinho | |
Title: | General Secretary | |
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99 | Press Release | |
Philips notifies the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets of holding 5.00 % of its own shares
February 11, 2013
Amsterdam, the Netherlands Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHIA) announced today that it has notified the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) that it currently holds 5.00 percent of its own shares. This holding of Philips consists of shares that have been acquired for cancellation purposes under Philips current EUR 2 billion share repurchase program and shares that are held to cover for obligations resulting from Philips existing long-term incentive and employee stock purchase programs.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Klink Philips Corporate Communications Tel: +31 61088 8824
Email: steve.klink@philips.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving peoples lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 118,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.