Dutch health technology company Philips said today it is looking to sell its domestic appliances division, whose coffee machines, air purifiers and airfryers generated €2.3 billion in sales last year.
Philips said it would carve out the business in the coming 12 to 18 months, while it reviewed its future options.
"This business is not a strategic fit for our future as a health technology leader," chief executive Frans van Houten said.
Once a sprawling conglomerate, Philips has transformed itself into a specialised health technology company in recent years, spinning off its lighting and consumer electronics divisions.
"We are committed to finding a good home for this business, as we expand and invest in our consumer health and professional healthcare related businesses," the CEO said.
Philips also reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITA) of €1.066 billion on sales of €5.96 billion.
Analysts polled by the company on average had expected core earnings of €1.07 billion on sales of €6.03 billion.
