Philips delivers first-quarter results in line with 2024
performance improvement plan; Resolves the Respironics personal
injury and medical monitoring litigation in the US for USD 1.1
billion
April 29, 2024 First-quarter highlights
- Group sales amounted to EUR 4.1 billion, with comparable sales
growth of 2.4%
- Comparable order intake -3.8%, mainly due to China
- USD 1.1 billion Respironics litigation settlement reached in
the US (provision recognized of EUR 982 million)
- Income from operations EUR -824 million, including above
provision
- Adjusted EBITA margin of 9.4% of sales
- Free cash outflow of EUR 336 million
- EUR 540 million agreement reached with insurers for Respironics
recall-related product liability claims
Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips:“We started
the year in line with our plan, with order intake growth outside
China turning positive and strong margin improvement. Supported by
key innovation launches and strong focus on our execution
priorities, we remain confident in our performance improvement plan
for 2024.
Patient safety and quality is our highest priority, and we have
taken important steps in further resolving the consequences of the
Respironics recall. The remediation of the sleep therapy devices
for patients is almost complete, and the test results to date show
the use of these devices is not expected to result in appreciable
harm to health. We do regret the concern that patients may have
experienced.
The approved consent decree and economic loss settlement, and
now the resolution of the personal injury and medical monitoring
litigation in the US, are significant milestones and provide
further clarity on the way forward for Philips.”
Respironics litigation Philips and plaintiffs’
leadership have reached an agreement, following a mediation with
Judge Diane M. Welsh, to resolve the personal injury litigation and
the medical monitoring class action to end the uncertainty
associated with litigation in the US. Philips and Philips
Respironics do not admit any fault or liability, or that any
injuries were caused by Respironics’ devices.
The settlement addresses the claims filed in the US courts and
potential claims submitted to the census registry. Under the
settlement, Philips Respironics has agreed to pay a total of USD
1.1 billion. The related payments are expected in 2025 and will be
funded from Philips’ cash flow generation. As a consequence, a EUR
982 million*) provision was recognized in Q1 2024.
In April 2024, Philips Respironics signed a consent decree,
which was court-approved, and obtained the final court approval for
the previously announced economic loss settlement in the US, for
which a provision was recognized in Q1 2023.
Philips also concluded an agreement with insurers to pay Philips
EUR 540 million to cover Respironics recall-related product
liability claims. This income is expected to be recognized in Q2
2024 and payment is expected during 2024. Following the remediation
of sleep therapy devices and the reassuring test results to date,
these important milestones on litigation, the consent decree and
insurance provide Philips with a clear path forward for sustainable
value creation. See here for more information on the Respironics
litigation.
*) After converting the USD 1.1 billion amount to euro and
discounting for time. Group and segment
performance Group comparable sales increased 2.4%, with
growth in mature and growth geographies, despite a decline in
China. The market in China continues to be impacted by the
industry-wide anti-corruption measures initiated by the government
and by subdued consumer demand. In the first quarter, the
government of China announced a subsidy program for hospitals to
upgrade aged medical equipment, which will support gradual
improvement of a fundamentally attractive market.
Diagnosis & Treatment comparable sales
increased 3%, with growth in Image Guided Therapy and Precision
Diagnosis, on the back of double-digit growth in Q1 2023. Adjusted
EBITA margin was 9.2%, mainly due to normalization of the product
mix, as anticipated.
Connected Care comparable sales declined 1%,
with growth in Enterprise Informatics offset by a decline in
Monitoring on the back of double-digit growth in Q1 2023. Adjusted
EBITA margin increased to 6.4%.
Personal Health comparable sales increased 3%,
driven by growth in Personal Care and Mother & Child Care.
Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 15.2%.
Productivity
Total productivity savings of EUR 151 million in the quarter:
operating model savings of EUR 55 million, procurement savings of
EUR 40 million, and other programs savings of EUR 56 million.
Outlook Philips reiterates its confidence in
delivering the 2025 plan, acknowledging that uncertainties remain.
For the full year 2024, Philips continues to expect 3-5% comparable
sales growth and an Adjusted EBITA margin of 11-11.5%. The expected
free cash flow is now increased to EUR 0.9-1.1 billion in 2024,
including the receipt from insurers for the Respironics product
liability claims and the remaining payment related to the economic
loss settlement. The personal injury and medical monitoring
litigation settlement payment is expected in 2025.
The outlook excludes the potential impact of other previously
disclosed Philips Respironics-related legal proceedings, including
the investigation by the US Department of Justice.
Customer, innovation and ESG highlights
- Philips was recognized as a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator
for the 11th consecutive year and ranked as a top medical
technology patent applicant at the European Patent Office in
2023.
- Philips launched the new Azurion image-guided therapy system
and advanced informatics to enhance the minimally invasive
diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other neurovascular
patients.
- Supporting short-staffed radiology departments, Philips
introduced the new AI-enabled CT 5300 designed for more accurate
and reliable imaging results using up to 80% lower radiation dose,
while enhancing productivity and quality.
- Philips signed a 10-year agreement with the US Nicklaus
Children’s Health System to provide AI-enabled radiology and
monitoring solutions for deeper clinical insights, and improved
workflow and productivity.
- Further expanding the successful OneBlade product range,
Philips launched OneBlade Intimate – the first shaving product
designed to be gender-neutral and protect the most sensitive
skin.
- More than 1,100 Philips MR systems with the helium-free
operations BlueSeal magnet and AI support have now been installed
globally, enabling more productive and sustainable MR imaging
operations.
Capital allocation In April 2024, Philips
completed the EUR 1.5 billion share buyback program for capital
reduction purposes announced on July 26, 2021, and in the second
quarter intends to cancel the 4.4 million shares acquired this
year. See here for more information on the share buyback program.
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Elco van Groningen Philips External Relations
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1521 3446 E-mail: ben.zwirs@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 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately
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