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Publicatie datum 08 jun 2007 - 18:19
Statutaire naam Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Titel Philips completes acquisition of TIR Systems
Bericht June 8, 2007 PHILIPS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TIR SYSTEMS Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Vancouver, Canada – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based TIR Systems Ltd, a leading company in Solid State Lighting (SSL) technology for products that generate high quality white light. Under the terms of the agreement, which was announced on March 13, 2007, Philips acquired TIR Systems for a total consideration of approximately C$ 75 million, or approximately EUR 53 million, which was paid in cash upon completion. As a result of the transaction, TIR Systems will be financially consolidated with immediate effect within the Solid State Lighting business unit of Philips’ Lighting division. The transaction was completed by Philips’ wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary, Philips Electronics Ltd., 281 Hillmount Road, Markham, Ontario, which acquired all of the outstanding common shares of TIR Systems at a price of CDN $1.60 per share in cash pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. For more information, please contact: Arent Jan Hesselink Philips Corporate Communications: Tel: +31 20 59 77415 Email: arentjan.hesselink@philips.com About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions through the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 124,300 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2006, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well as consumer electronics. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. Forward-looking statements This release may contain certain forward-looking statements with re