Agnelli Family’s Exor Can Raise Philips Stake to 22% Under Updated Agreement
The updated agreement keeps governance unchanged while giving Exor room to add to its 15.1% holding as Philips backs its 2026-2028 plan.
- On Tuesday, Exor, the investment arm of Italy's Agnelli family, updated its agreement with Royal Philips, allowing the firm to increase its stake to up to 22% of issued share capital.
- Exor initially acquired a 15.1% stake in August 2023, later increasing it to 19% in 2025. Shares in the Dutch health technology company have gained nearly 25% in value since Exor became its largest shareholder.
- Governance arrangements remain unchanged, including Exor's right to nominate one member to the Philips Supervisory Board. CEO John Elkann stated the agreement reflects "our continued commitment to Philips as its largest shareholder."
- Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said the updated agreement reflects support for the company's 2026–2028 strategic plan, underscoring "the value creation potential of the plan and our focus on delivering profitable growth."
- Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 people with operations in more than 100 countries.
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Philips and Exor agreed to update their long-term cooperation agreement. (ANSA)
Philips has extended its long-term partnership with Exor, controlled by the Agnelli family, and will allow the investor to increase its participation to up to 22%. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.
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Agnelli family’s Exor can raise Philips stake to 22% under updated agreement
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