Home Business Philips third-quarter core profit rises 3% on strong demand Business Philips third-quarter core profit rises 3% on strong demand By Genpie - October 28, 2019 78 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Dutch health technology company Philips said on Monday its core earnings rose 2.6% in the third quarter to 583 million euros ($646.3 million), as demand for its medical equipment remained strong around the globe.