The Royal Dutch Philips Healthcare business is structured around four strategic business groups: imaging systems, patient care and clinical information, home healthcare solutions, and healthcare transformation services.
In 2008, Philips announced the acquisition of Wellcome and Kingcoway, which were seen as important signals for them to enter the field of basic medicine-Wellcome is the global leader in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, and Kingcoway is the second in China Provider of major patient monitoring solutions. In 2009, Philips acquired Shanghai Apec Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Suzhou Medical Imaging Base, which invested US $ 54 million at the end of 2009, is now in production.
Philips Healthcare has approximately 37,500 employees worldwide.