Royal Philips Electronics N.V. · Amsterdam The Netherlands ·(NYSE: PHG)(Euronext Amsterdam: PHI)

Royal Philips Electronics has its royal fingers in lots of different pies. It makes consumer electronics, including TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and fax machines. But it also makes light bulbs (#1 worldwide), electric shavers (#1) and other personal care appliances, medical systems, and silicon systems solutions. Consumer electronics account for the largest portion of the company's sales. Philips has been dumping noncore businesses -- such as its stakes in TSMC, LG Display, and music giant PolyGram -- while acquiring and forming joint ventures in its primary lines of business, including medical equipment development, energy-efficient lighting, and lifestyle products. To read the full description, subscribe now.