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Signify N.V.
FormerlyPhilips Lighting N.V. (2016–2018)
TypeNaamloze vennootschap
IndustryLighting
PredecessorPhilips' lighting division
Founded3 May 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-03)
HeadquartersEindhoven, Netherlands
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Eric Rondolat (Chairman, CEO)
  • Javier van Engelen (CFO)
Products
Revenue€6,860 million (2021)[1]
€514 million (2021)[1]
€407 million (2021)[1]
Total assets€8,256 million (2021)[1]
Total equity€2,597 million (2021)[1]
Number of employees
36,824(2021)[1]
Websitewww.signify.com

Signify N.V., formerly known as Philips Lighting N.V., is a Dutch multinational lighting corporation formed in 2016 as a result of the spin-off of the lighting division of Philips, by means of an I.P.O.[2] The company manufactures electric lights, light fixtures and control systems for consumers, professionals and the IoT. In 2018, Philips Lighting changed its name to Signify. The company still produces lights under the Philips brand.

History

The Lighting division was part of the first activities of Philips, that started in 1891 with an incandescent lamp factory in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

In September 2014, Philips announced that the company intended to demerge the company into two market-leading entities, one focused on health and medical technology and the other on connected LED lighting solutions.[3]

On 3 May 2016, Philips announced the formation of the separated company called Philips Lighting N.V.. Philips stated that the main reason for the demerger was that the medical technology business accounted for more than 40% of sales, while its lighting solutions arm remained a major money-spinner, selling products in 180 countries.[4] The separated entity had an initial public offering on 27 May 2016, valued at $3.4 billion; 25% of the shares were offered. The company listed on Euronext Amsterdam under ticker code "LIGHT".[5]

In March 2018, Philips Lighting announced that the company would change its name to Signify, which became effective on 16 May 2018. However, Signify continued to produce some of its lighting products under the Philips brand.[6][7]

On 16 April 2019, Signify acquired the Hong Kong-based Wi-Fi connected lighting solutions provider, WiZ Connected, for an undisclosed amount.[8]

On 2 March 2020, Eaton sold its lighting business, Cooper Lighting Solutions, to Signify for USD 1.4 billion.[9]

In July 2021, Signify acquired the UK based company Telensa,[10] a smart street lighting controls company.

On 20 December 2021, Signify announced it has entered a final agreement with ams Osram to acquire horticulture lighting company Fluence for USD 272 million, the deal was completed in May 2022[11]

Products

Signify manufactures lighting-related products, mainly under the Philips brand (used under license), but also as Interact, Philips Hue, Color Kinetics and WiZ, among others. Signify's portfolio consists of electric lights and the IoT platform and connected lighting systems aimed at consumers and professionals.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Signify Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2021" (PDF). Signify Quarterly Results. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ Bray, Chad (26 May 2016). "Philips Lighting Valued at $3.3 Billion in I.P.O." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  3. ^ Enriquez, Jof (25 September 2014). "Philips To Spin Off Lighting, Focus On Healthcare". Med Device Online. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Philips to Spin off Lighting Branch in 'Historic' IPO". IndustryWeek. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  5. ^ Tompkins, Jules (27 May 2016). "Philips Lighting spun off in IPO, now world's largest lighting company". Regency Lights. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. ^ Halper, Mark (15 May 2018). "Philips Lighting's identity fades into Signify tomorrow". LEDs Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Philips Lighting is now Signify". Signify Press Releases. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Signify acquires WiZ Connected to further expand its leadership in connected lighting". Signify Press Releases. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Eaton Completes the Sale of its Lighting Business".
  10. ^ "Telensa goes Dutch as Signify sees the light | Business Weekly | Technology News | Business news | Cambridge and the East of England". www.businessweekly.co.uk. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Acquiring Fluence to strengthen Agriculture operations | Signify Company Website". Signify. Retrieved 26 September 2022.

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