Philips ditches sale for IPO

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Philips chiefs turn down buyers in favour of a stock market flotation. PLUS: Why laser diodes are the hottest trend in car lighting AND: The winners of the Lighting Design Awards. Lux Today webcast for Tuesday May 10 2016 is presented by Courtney Ferguson.

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