Philips (NYSE: PHG) sets 2025 dividend share exchange ratio
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Royal Philips announced the share exchange ratio for its 2025 dividend. Shareholders who chose stock will receive 1 new common share for every 26.9341 existing shares, based on a volume-weighted average price of EUR 22.8640, targeting a gross share dividend of approximately EUR 0.85.
As a result of the dividend, Philips will issue 19,964,655 new common shares. The aggregate cash election was 43.8%, and the company states that delivery of new shares and payment of the cash dividend will begin from June 3, 2026, based on the dividend record date.
After this distribution, Philips’ total issued share capital will be EUR 196,576,957.40, representing 982,884,787 common shares. The company describes itself as a leading health technology business with 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and around 64,300 employees in more than 100 countries.
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Key Figures
Dividend exchange ratio: 1 share per 26.9341 shares
Reference share price: EUR 22.8640
Target gross dividend in shares: EUR 0.85
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Dividend exchange ratio
1 share per 26.9341 shares
2025 dividend stock election terms
Reference share price
EUR 22.8640
Volume-weighted average price on May 27–29, 2026
Target gross dividend in shares
EUR 0.85
Approximate value per share for 2025 dividend
New shares issued
19,964,655 shares
Created to satisfy 2025 stock dividend elections
Cash election result
43.8%
Portion of shareholders choosing cash dividend
Issued share capital after distribution
EUR 196,576,957.40
Total capital following 2025 dividend
Total common shares after distribution
982,884,787 shares
Shares outstanding after stock dividend issuance
2025 sales
EUR 18 billion
Company-wide sales in 2025
Key Terms
exchange ratio, volume-weighted average price, gross dividend in shares, dividend record date, +2 more
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exchange ratio financial
"announced that the exchange ratio for the dividend for the year 2025 is 1 new common share for every 26.9341 existing common shares"
The exchange ratio is the number used to decide how many shares of one company you get for each share you own in another company during a merger or acquisition. It’s like a recipe that tells you how to swap shares fairly, ensuring both companies’ values are balanced. This ratio matters because it determines how ownership divides between the companies' shareholders.
volume-weighted average price financial
"This ratio was based on the volume-weighted average price of all traded common shares"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.
dividend record date financial
"payment of the cash dividend will take place from June 3, 2026, onwards on the basis of share entitlements on the dividend record date"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
EBITA financial
"Examples of forward-looking statements include statements made about the strategy, estimates of sales growth, future EBITA"
EBITA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization and measures a company’s profit from operations after removing the effects of financing, tax rules and amortization charges. Investors use it to compare underlying business performance across firms by focusing on the company’s core ability to generate cash, like judging a car’s engine power before accounting for fuel costs, loan payments and bookkeeping adjustments.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 2, 2026
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KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Royal Philips
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
The Netherlands
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Prinses Irenestraat 59, 1077 WV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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 Rule101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule101(b)(7): ☐
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 ☐ No ☒
Name and address of person authorized to receive notices and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission:
M.J. van Ginneken
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Prinses Irenestraat 59
1077 WV Amsterdam – The Netherlands
This report comprises a copy of the following press release:
“Philips announces exchange ratio for 2025 dividend”, dated June 2, 2026.
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 at Amsterdam, on the 2nd day of June 2026.
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
/s/ M.J. van Ginneken
(Chief Legal Officer)
(Chief Legal Officer)
Philips announces exchange ratio for 2025 dividend
June 2, 2026
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), today announced that the exchange ratio for the dividend for the year 2025 is 1 new common share for every 26.9341 existing common shares. This ratio was based on the volume-weighted average price of all traded common shares Koninklijke Philips N.V. at Euronext Amsterdam on May 27, 28 and 29, 2026, of EUR 22.8640 and was calculated in a manner that the gross dividend in shares will be approximately equal to EUR 0.85. As a result, Philips will issue a total number of 19,964,655 new common shares.
Shareholders have been given the opportunity to make their choice between a dividend in shares or in cash. The aggregate cash election result was 43.8%.
Delivery of new common shares, with settlement of fractions in cash, if required, and payment of the cash dividend will take place from June 3, 2026, onwards on the basis of share entitlements on the dividend record date. Upon distribution, the total issued share capital will amount to EUR 196,576,957.40, representing 982,884,787 common shares.
More information is available via this link.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Fuchs
Philips Global External Relations
Tel.: +31 6 1486 9261
E-mail: michael.fuchs@philips.com
Dorin Danu
Philips Investor Relations
Tel.: +31 20 59 77055
E-mail: dorin.danu@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
Forward-looking statements and other important information
This release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Philips and certain of the plans and objectives of Philips with respect to these items. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements made about the strategy, estimates of sales growth, future EBITA, future developments in Philips’ organic business and the completion of acquisitions and divestments. By their nature, these statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements.
FAQ
What exchange ratio did Philips (PHG) set for the 2025 dividend?
Philips set a 2025 stock dividend exchange ratio of 1 new common share for every 26.9341 existing shares. The ratio is based on a volume-weighted average price of EUR 22.8640 and was calculated so the gross share dividend approximates EUR 0.85 per share.
How large is Philips (PHG) in terms of 2025 sales and employees?
Philips generated approximately EUR 18 billion in sales in 2025 and employs around 64,300 people. The company operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on health technology solutions spanning diagnostic imaging, therapy, monitoring, enterprise informatics, and personal health products.