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26 sep 2008 - 08:14
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Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Titel
Philips subsidiary takes steps to resolve pending and future asbestos claims
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September 26, 2008
PHILIPS SUBSIDIARY TAKES STEPS TO RESOLVE PENDING AND FUTURE ASBESTOS CLAIMS
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced today that its US subsidiary TH Agriculture and Nutrition LLC (“THAN”) has taken steps which, if confirmed by the US courts, will resolve all pending and future asbestos-related personal injury claims against THAN and its affiliates, through a pre-packaged plan of reorganization of THAN.
In connection with these matters Philips will take a charge of EUR 241 million before-taxes (approximately EUR 148 million after-tax) in the third quarter to be booked under Group Management & Services. In addition, Philips is still expecting additional insurance recoveries that have not yet been accounted for, in amounts ranging from approximately EUR 80 million to EUR 105 million (net present value).
The company believes that the steps announced today will, after approval by the courts, establish a responsible and orderly process for the resolution of THAN’s asbestos claims, while at the same time minimizing the costs (administration costs averaged EUR 13 million per year over the last three years), risks, and distractions of litigation that has spanned almost a decade. Without such resolution, asbestos-related personal injury claims against THAN would be expected to continue well into the future.
Court confirmation of these planned steps depends on the outcome of a vote, as THAN is required to obtain votes in favor of the reorganization plan of at least 75 per cent in number and two thirds in amount of the present claimants. In connection therewith THAN has reached agreement with lawyers representing a majority of the known claimants that they will recommend to their clients to vote in favor of the reorganization plan. The vote is expected to be completed in November 2008.
In the third quarter of 2006, THAN had already increased its reserve for asbestos with a net amount of EUR 265 million t
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