During 2008, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Royal Philips
Electronics) recorded an asbestos-related settlement charge of
EUR239 million, according to the Company’s annual report, on
Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
Feb. 23, 2009.
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