Hsinchu, Taiwan - September 24, 2009 – Today Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX: PHI)
and Epistar (TSE:2448) announced that they have reached an agreement to
amicably settle the current intellectual property disputes between the companies.
Philips has granted Epistar a license under its AlInGaP LED technologies. With the
license agreement, all claims and counterclaims are dismissed. The exact terms of
the license will not be disclosed.
This press release can be downloaded from www.newscenter.philips.com or
www.epistar.com.tw/news-e.htm