Philips announces 2025 dividend exchange ratio
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026
The announcement of Philips' dividend exchange ratio and the issuance of new shares will directly impact Philips' stock price and its shareholders. The increase in the total issued share capital could lead to minor dilution for existing shareholders who chose the cash dividend, while those who opted for shares will see their holdings increase.
Philips announced the exchange ratio for its 2025 dividend, setting it at 1 new common share for every 26.9341 existing common shares. This ratio was determined by the volume-weighted average price of Philips' common shares on Euronext Amsterdam from May 27-29, 2026, aiming for a gross dividend in shares approximately equal to EUR 0.85. Shareholders had the option to choose between a dividend in shares or cash, with 43.8% electing cash. As a result, Philips will issue 19,964,655 new common shares, increasing its total issued share capital to EUR 196,576,957.40, representing 982,884,787 common shares. The delivery of new shares and cash dividend payments will commence from June 3, 2026.
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