Who Owns Philips Sonicare?

What does Philips own?
Philips owns the Philips brand for medical devices and healthcare solutions, the Sonicare brand for electric toothbrushes, and the Philips Hue smart lighting brand (operated under license from Signify). The company's medical device portfolio includes MRI systems, CT scanners, X-ray systems, ultrasound machines, patient monitors, defibrillators, and hospital informatics systems. Philips also sells personal health products including electric toothbrushes, male grooming products, and sleep apnea devices.

Is Philips publicly traded?
Yes, Koninklijke Philips N.V. is publicly traded on Euronext Amsterdam under ticker PHIA and on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker PHG. The company has 962,920,132 common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Philips has a dispersed shareholder base with institutional investors holding the majority of shares. No single shareholder holds a controlling stake.

Who founded Philips?
Philips was founded in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik Philips in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company initially manufactured carbon-filament lamps. Anton Philips, Gerard's younger brother, joined the company in 1895 and led international expansion, establishing sales offices across Europe and in the United States.

Where is Philips headquartered?
Philips is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company's corporate office is located at Breitner Center, Claude Debussylaan 54, 1082 MD Amsterdam. Philips was originally based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and relocated its headquarters to Amsterdam. The company has major operations in Germany, the United States, China, and India.

How many brands does Philips own?
Philips operates primarily under the Philips brand for medical devices and healthcare solutions. Its key consumer-facing sub-brands include Sonicare (electric toothbrushes) and Philips Hue (smart lighting, operated under license from Signify). The company's medical device products are sold under the Philips brand name.

Who owns Philips?
Philips is a publicly traded company with a dispersed shareholder base. Institutional investors hold the majority of shares, with no single controlling shareholder. The company is governed by a Board of Management led by CEO Roy Jakobs and a Supervisory Board chaired by Feike Sijbesma. Philips has no founding family or private equity controlling shareholder.

What is Philips's financial performance?
For FY2025, Philips reported sales of EUR 17.8 billion, a 1% decrease from EUR 18.0 billion in FY2024, with comparable sales growth of 2%. Adjusted EBITA was EUR 2,195 million with a margin of 12.3%, up 80 basis points. Income from operations was EUR 1,424 million, up from EUR 529 million. Free cash flow was EUR 512 million, impacted by a EUR 1,025 million Respironics settlement payment. For FY2026, Philips projects comparable sales growth of 3% to 4.5%, adjusted EBITA margin of 12.5% to 13.0%, and free cash flow of EUR 1.3 to 1.5 billion.