Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that the ICC International Court of Arbitration has rendered its decision in the arbitration proceedings that Philips started in 2013 against Funai Electric Co., Ltd (TSE/OSE 6839). Philips started the arbitration after it terminated the agreement to transfer the Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories business to Funai following a breach of contract by Funai.
The ICC International Court of Arbitration has decided in favor of Philips and ordered Funai to pay Philips an amount of EUR 135 million as a compensation for damages. The amount will be reported in discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2016.
Philips Group Communications Steve Klink Tel.: +31 6 1088 8824 E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com Leandro Mazzoni Tel.: +31 20 5977055 E-mail: leandro.mazzoni@philips.com
Philips Investor Relations
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