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Philips (NYSE:PHG) reported strong Q2 2025 performance with 6% comparable order intake growth and sales of EUR 4.3 billion, representing a 1% comparable sales increase. The company's Adjusted EBITA margin expanded by 130 basis points to 12.4%, while free cash flow improved to EUR 230 million.

Key segment performance showed mixed results: Diagnosis & Treatment and Connected Care saw 1% sales decreases but margin improvements, while Personal Health achieved 6% comparable sales growth. The company secured significant partnerships, including a nationwide agreement with Indonesia's Ministry of Health, and received FDA clearance for its AI-powered SmartSpeed Precise MR software.

Philips increased its full-year 2025 outlook, raising its Adjusted EBITA margin range to 11.3%-11.8% and free cash flow forecast to EUR 0.2-0.4 billion, while maintaining its 1-3% comparable sales growth guidance.

Philips (NYSE: PHG) has announced a strategic collaboration with Epic to integrate its cardiac ambulatory monitoring and diagnostics services with Epic's Aura specialty diagnostics platform. This integration will create the largest cardiac care portfolio available through Epic's Aura platform to date.

The collaboration aims to enhance interoperability between Philips' monitoring technologies and Epic's systems, allowing healthcare providers to order and review ECG results directly within Epic. Key benefits include automated patient activation, staff notifications, and charting, significantly reducing manual data entry and streamlining workflow efficiencies for cardiac care teams.

Philips (NYSE: PHG) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its latest UroNav version, advancing image-guided navigation technology for prostate cancer care. The system features a new advanced annotation workflow that enhances focal therapy procedures through improved precision in minimally invasive care.

The technology combines pre-procedural MRI imaging with real-time ultrasound for enhanced therapeutic precision. Clinical data shows a 30% improvement in high-risk prostate cancer diagnosis using fusion biopsy compared to standard methods. The system integrates with Philips DynaCAD Urology, streamlining focal therapy planning and delivery while expanding access to minimally invasive treatment options.

Philips (NYSE:PHG) and March of Dimes released a comprehensive study revealing a significant support gap for new mothers. The research shows that while 90% of people are willing to help new parents, 62% of mothers struggle to express their support needs, with this figure rising to 76% among Hispanic moms.

Key findings highlight that 2 out of 3 parents need the most support in the first three months postpartum, with 17% of mothers receiving no support outside their spouse. Mental health and self-care emerged as top priorities, with 93% of mothers considering self-care essential, yet 80% get less than an hour of personal time daily. The study also revealed that only 31% of the public are very familiar with postpartum health issues.

Philips (NYSE: PHG) has launched the ECG AI Marketplace, a centralized platform enabling cardiac care teams to access multiple AI-powered diagnostic tools from different vendors. Anumana becomes the first partner, integrating its FDA-cleared ECG-AI™ LEF algorithm for detecting low ejection fraction, an early indicator of heart failure.

The marketplace streamlines workflow integration and vendor management for U.S. hospitals and health systems using Philips' infrastructure. Anumana's algorithm, validated through studies involving over 150,000 patients and supported by nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications, will be available across Philips' ECG portfolio, including IntelliSpace ECG and Philips cardiographs.

Philips (NYSE: PHG) has partnered with Methodist Hospitals to implement advanced image-guided therapy (IGT) solutions across their Northlake and Southlake campuses. The strategic investment includes four new interventional labs featuring Philips Azurion systems, designed for neurovascular, cardiology, and complex interventional radiology procedures.

The implementation includes one Azurion biplane system for stroke intervention, two single plane labs for cardiovascular care, and a multi-purpose lab for complex procedures. The Azurion system has demonstrated a 17% reduction in procedure time, enabling treatment of an additional patient daily. Methodist Hospitals, with over 500 inpatient beds and 400 medical professionals, will utilize Philips' IntraSight with SyncVision technology for enhanced imaging and interventional capabilities.

Philips Foundation released its 2024 Annual Report, marking a decade of impact in healthcare accessibility. The Foundation helped provide quality healthcare access to 46.5 million people worldwide in 2024, up significantly from 28 million in 2023. The organization launched 22 new projects and made 5 new impact investments, expanding its reach in India and South America. Key initiatives included combating neglected diseases like rheumatic heart disease with the World Heart Federation and implementing ultrasound training programs with RAD-AID International. The Foundation continues to progress toward its 2030 goal of reaching 100 million people annually in underserved communities through locally embedded innovation and flexible financing models. Through Philips Foundation Impact Investments, the organization supports healthcare ventures in underserved settings, focusing on financially viable and locally rooted healthcare solutions.

Royal Philips has announced the exchange ratio for its 2024 dividend, offering 1 new common share for every 23.6353 existing shares. The ratio was calculated based on the volume weighted average price of EUR 20.0600 on Euronext Amsterdam over May 30, June 2, and 3, 2025, ensuring the gross dividend in shares approximates EUR 0.85. The company will issue 22,980,748 new common shares, with shareholders having chosen between cash or share dividends. The cash election result was 41.4%, below the 50% maximum threshold, allowing shareholders to receive dividends according to their choice. The dividend distribution, including cash payments and new share delivery, will commence from June 6, 2025. After distribution, Philips' total issued share capital will be EUR 192,584,026, representing 962,920,132 common shares.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has announced a share repurchase program to acquire up to 6 million shares, valued at approximately EUR 125 million at current prices. The buyback is specifically intended to cover obligations arising from the company's long-term incentive plans. The repurchases will be executed through forward transactions during Q2 and Q3 2025, complying with Market Abuse Regulation and shareholder authorization from May 8, 2025. The company expects to receive the shares in 2027.