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" The entire dynamics of the lighting market are changing. Value is moving toward systems and services. "

Frans van Houten

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" Certain product categories become less attractive for us because, as they become mature, they become low-cost, and hence, there is less to invent. There is less to invent in a television, whereas in heath technology, there is a lot to invent. So we wanted to put our innovative power to work where it really matters. "

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