Sales in mature geographies were EUR 582 million lower than in 2012, or 1% lower on a comparable basis. Sales in Western Europe were impacted by macroeconomic developments and were flat on a
comparable basis. Growth at Lighting and Consumer Lifestyle was offset by a decline at Healthcare. Sales in North America declined by EUR 429 million or 2% lower on a comparable basis, mainly due to declines at Healthcare and Lighting. Both nominal and comparable sales in other mature geographies showed strong growth. Comparable sales in other mature geographies