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Publicatie datum 06 aug 2008 - 10:23
Statutaire naam Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Titel Philips announces completion of sale of MedQuist stake to CBaySystems
Bericht August 6, 2008 PHILIPS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SALE OF MEDQUIST STAKE TO CBAYSYSTEMS Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced today it has completed the sale of its approximate 69.5% ownership interest in MedQuist Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDQ) to CBaySystems Holdings (AIM: CBAY) for a total consideration of approximately USD 285 million. The financial results related to this transaction, which are not material to Philips, will be booked under "Discontinued Operations" in Philips' third quarter 2008 results. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, the directors of MedQuist appointed by Philips have stepped down. MedQuist will complement CBaySystems Holdings' existing portfolio of businesses in medical transcription, healthcare technology, and healthcare financial services, including CBay Systems & Services Inc, CBay Systems Private Ltd and Mirrus Systems. For more information, please contact: Joon Knapen Philips Corporate Communications: Tel: +31 20 59 77477 Email: joon.knapen@philips.com About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 133,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2007, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at ww