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Regulatory Filings • Mar 27, 2013

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Press Release

March 27, 2013

Night Watch protected during move in innovative cover from Philips

Philips’ Intelligent Protective Cover protects famed Rembrandt masterpiece against shocks, fluctuations in temperature, and atmospheric humidity

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Today, Rembrandt van Rijn’s Night Watch is being transported to its old place in the Rijksmuseum’s Night Watch hall. Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) developed the Intelligent Protective Cover especially for the move of one of the world’s most famous paintings. The cover ensures that the painting remains fully protected against the elements by guaranteeing the right temperature and atmospheric humidity. The painting was last moved in 2003 in the same Philips cover. This delicate operation needs to be carried out with the utmost care and precision.

Optimal Protection

Designed especially for the Night Watch, the Intelligent Protective Cover is constructed from a steel frame weighing around 300 kilos, an insulation layer of special foam and a protective blanket. The cover is equipped with sensors that measure temperature, atmospheric humidity and shock. That protection is crucial, as The Night Watch has to be taken outside to reach the permanent hall, via the Museum square. “The special protective layer means the painting remains at virtually the same temperature and there is no risk of paint damage,” says Wim Hoeben, Head of preventive Conservation at the Rijksmuseum.

For additional press information, please contact:

Santa van der Laarse

Philips Corporate Communications

Tel: +31653400056

E-mail: santa.van.der.laarse@philips.com

Boris de Munnick

Rijksmuseum

Press & Publicity

Tel: 020-6747171
b.de.munnick@rijksmuseum.nl

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 118,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.