Philips Raises Full-Year Profitability Guidance on Lower Tariff Impact
The Dutch health-technology company said Tuesday that it now incorporates a tariff impact of between 150 million and 200 million euros ($173.9 million-$231.8 million) for the year, from a previous estimate of 250 million to 300 million euros.
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