Philips delivers solid operational performance as supply chain
improves and actions to enhance execution start to take effect
April 24, 2023
First-quarter highlights
- Group sales increased to EUR 4.2 billion, with 6% comparable
sales growth
- Comparable order intake growth was flat, with double-digit
growth in the Diagnosis & Treatment businesses, offset by a
decline in the Connected Care businesses
- Income from operations amounted to a loss of EUR 583 million,
mainly due to provisions for accelerated restructuring and an
important step in litigation
- EUR 575 million litigation provision is related to the
anticipated resolution of the Respironics recall-related economic
loss class action in the US
- Adjusted EBITA increased to EUR 359 million, or 8.6% of sales,
compared to EUR 243 million, or 6.2% of sales, in Q1 2022
- Operating cash flow improved to EUR 202 million, compared to an
outflow of EUR 227 million in Q1 2022
- Simplification of operating model and restructuring plans on
track
Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips:“I am
encouraged that we delivered a solid start to the year, with sales,
profitability and operating cash flow improvements in the quarter,
a first step to drive progressive value creation. We are executing
on our three priorities to enhance patient safety and quality,
strengthen our supply chain reliability, and establish a
simplified, more agile operating model.
Resolving the Philips Respironics recall for patients remains
our highest priority. In the first quarter, we have recorded a
provision in anticipation of a resolution of the economic loss
class action in the US. This is an important step in addressing the
litigation related to the recall.
Our supply chain improvements enabled good growth across the
Diagnosis & Treatment businesses and in Hospital Patient
Monitoring. Supported by significant change management efforts, we
have reduced the workforce by approximately 5,400 roles out of the
planned reduction of 10,000 roles globally.
I realize that we are asking a lot from our employees to work
through the necessary changes and deeply appreciate their
tremendous efforts and ongoing commitment to deliver on our company
purpose. I would also like to thank our customers and partners for
their continued trust and support. I have met many of them in the
last few months, and it is clear that Philips remains a preferred
innovation partner.
Looking ahead, based on our solid performance in the quarter,
our order book, and the ongoing actions to further improve
execution, we are confident in our plan for the year 2023,
acknowledging that uncertainties remain.”
Group and business segment performanceSales for
the Group increased to EUR 4.2 billion, with 6% comparable sales
growth, mainly driven by the Diagnosis & Treatment businesses.
Additionally, sales in the quarter were supported by the good
momentum for the Diagnosis & Treatment and Connected Care
businesses in China. Adjusted EBITA for the Group increased to EUR
359 million, or 8.6% of sales, mainly due to increased sales and
productivity measures, partly offset by cost inflation. Philips’
order book remains strong and is 10% higher than one year ago
despite flat order intake growth.
The Diagnosis & Treatment businesses’ comparable sales
increased by a strong 15% in the quarter, with double-digit growth
in Ultrasound and Image-Guided Therapy, and mid-single-digit growth
in Diagnostic Imaging, driven by continued supply chain
improvements. Comparable order intake grew double-digit, with
double-digit growth in Image-Guided Therapy and Enterprise
Diagnostic Informatics and mid-single-digit growth in Diagnostic
Imaging. The Adjusted EBITA margin increased to 11.3%, which was
mainly due to increased sales and productivity measures, partly
offset by cost inflation.
The Connected Care businesses’ comparable sales increased 3% in
the quarter, driven by double-digit growth in Hospital Patient
Monitoring, largely offset by a decline in Sleep & Respiratory
Care. Comparable order intake declined double-digit after strong
growth in the period between 2020 and 2022. The Adjusted EBITA
margin increased to 2.4%, driven by the improved Adjusted EBITA
margin of the Connected Care businesses excluding Sleep &
Respiratory Care.
The Personal Health businesses’ comparable sales decreased by 6%
in the quarter due to the anticipated lower consumer demand, on the
back of 8% growth in Q1 2022. The Adjusted EBITA margin amounted to
13.2%. Sales and Adjusted EBITA were both significantly impacted by
portfolio decisions related to Russia in 2022.
Productivity
In the first quarter, operating model productivity savings
amounted to EUR 94 million, procurement savings amounted to EUR 32
million, and other productivity programs delivered savings of EUR
64 million, resulting in total savings of EUR 190 million.
Customer and innovation highlights
- In the quarter, the company announced multiple new
partnerships, demonstrating the confidence hospital leaders have in
Philips’ innovative portfolio. These include an agreement with
Grupo Angeles, the largest private hospital group in Mexico, to
provide informatics, diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapy
solutions to advance patient care in cardiology, oncology and
radiology.
- Highlighting the strength of its comprehensive patient
monitoring offering, Philips announced a multi-year partnership
with Northwell Health to standardize and centralize patient
monitoring across the hospital, allowing caregivers to see what is
happening at each bedside.
- Leveraging its leading expertise in sustainable healthcare
operations, Philips announced a multi-year agreement with
Champalimaud Foundation in Portugal aimed at halving its diagnostic
imaging carbon footprint by 2028. The partnership will help drive
quality and efficiency, while reducing environmental impact.
- Philips further expanded its industry-leading ultrasound
portfolio with the launch of Ultrasound Compact 5500 CV, which
enables first-time-right ultrasound exams for cardiology and
vascular patients at the bedside.
- To improve oral care habits among children, Philips introduced
Sonicare for Kids 'Design a Pet Edition' with an entry price point
designed to give more parents access to an electric toothbrush for
their children.
- Philips took a top ranking in medical technology patent filings
at the European Patent Office and was included on the Clarivate Top
100 Global Innovator list for the 10th year in a row.
Philips Respironics field action for specific sleep
therapy and ventilator devicesTo date, more than 95% of
the new replacement devices and repair kits required for the
remediation of the registered devices have been produced. The vast
majority of the produced sleep therapy devices have been sent to
patients and home care providers. The remaining 5% of the
registered devices are primarily ventilators, for which Philips
Respironics is fully focused on working towards a solution.
In Q2 2023, Philips Respironics expects to report on the VOC
testing of ozone-induced foam degradation in the first-generation
DreamStation devices, and on the complete set of testing results
for the SystemOne and DreamStation Go sleep therapy devices.
As previously disclosed, Philips is a defendant in several
class-action lawsuits and individual personal injury claims. In the
US, an economic loss class action, a medical monitoring class
action and personal injury claims have been filed. This quarter,
Philips Respironics recorded a EUR 575 million provision in
connection with the anticipated resolution of the economic loss
class action, an important step in addressing the litigation
related to the recall.
Philips Respironics is subject to an investigation by the US
Department of Justice and remains in ongoing discussions with the
FDA regarding a proposed consent decree. Given the uncertain nature
of the relevant events, and of their potential financial and
operational impact and associated obligations, if any, the company
has not made any provisions in the accounts for these matters.
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Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health
continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis,
treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and
deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated
solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a
leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient
monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health
and home care. Philips generated 2022 sales of EUR 17.8 billion and
employs approximately 74,000 employees with sales and services in
more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at
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financial and operational impact and associated obligations, if
any, the company has not made any provisions in the accounts for
these matters, except for the following. In the first quarter of
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