Philips N.V. - 1960's dated Electronics, Lighting & Utilities Stock Certificate - Netherlands

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Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation founded in Eindhoven in 1891. Initially, the company focused on manufacturing light bulbs, and it quickly became one of the world’s largest electronics companies. However, in recent years, Philips has refocused its operations on the healthcare technology sector, divesting from other divisions.

Headquartered in Amsterdam since 1997, Philips employs approximately 80,000 people across 100 countries. In 1998, the company received a royal honorary title, and in 2013, it dropped the “Electronics” from its name to reflect its shift in focus from consumer electronics to healthcare technology.

Philips is organized into three main divisions: Personal Health, Connected Care, and Diagnosis & Treatment. The Personal Health division encompasses Philips Consumer Electronics, Philips Domestic Appliances, and Philips Personal Care. The Connected Care division focuses on developing and implementing connected healthcare solutions, while the Diagnosis & Treatment division specializes in medical diagnostics and treatment technologies.

In 1939, Philips began manufacturing electric shavers under the Philishave brand. Post-World War II, they played a significant role in developing the Compact Cassette format and co-developed the Compact Disc format with Sony. Additionally, Philips has been involved in numerous other technological innovations. As of 2012, Philips held the distinction of being the world’s largest manufacturer of lighting, based on applicable revenues.