Van Houten

Philips Buys US Cardiac-Implant Firm For 1.9 Bln Euros

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Dutch electronics giant Philips Wednesday announced it was buying for 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) a specialist US company manufacturing ground-breaking treatments for heart and vascular diseases to broaden its health portfolio. The Amsterdam-based company said it would acquire Spectranetics, which has developed a range of lasers and balloons for treating blockages in cardio and … Read more

Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten Welcome Son Monte

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Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten have welcomed their first child together. The 48-year-old Iron Man 3 actor and the 39-year-old Game of Thrones actress announced the news via Twitter Monday. “A cute little package arrived and told us his name’s Monte Pearce,” Guy tweeted. “We think we’re gonna keep him. Placenta smoothie anyone? @caricevhouten.” … Read more