Philips
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Ambrose, 1675?–1749, English poet and dramatist.
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Exor bought around $4 billion of Philips stock starting in 2023.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Philips maintained its dividend at 85 European cents a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
During the 2023-2024 campaign cycle, the oil and gas industry was Weber’s largest contributor, with more than $130,000 from companies such as Philips 66, the American Chemistry Council, Koch Inc. and Valero, according to OpenSecrets.org.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
The Netherlands cited national security concerns and poor management when it moved to take control of Nexperia, which was once part of Dutch electronics giant Philips but bought out by Wingtech in 2018.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
It’s a pity we have to turn in our big Philips, but when you’re in hiding, you can’t afford to bring the authorities down on your heads.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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