New Products and Facilities, Share Buybacks, and Legal Proceedings - Research Report on Apple, Whirlpool, Philips, Canon, and iRobot

NEW YORK, September 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) (NYSE: PHG), Canon Inc. (ADR) (NYSE: CAJ), and iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Apple Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Apple Inc. (Apple) announced the launch of iPhone 5s, featuring an all new A7 chip, an 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and Touch ID. Available in gold, silver, and space gray, the Apple iPhone 5s comes with iOS 7, and has a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for the 32GB model, and $399 for the 64GB model. On the same day, Apple also announced the launch of iPhone 5c, featuring an all-new design with incredible features in five colors: blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. According to the Company, the iPhone 5c features include a 4-inch Retina display, an A6 chip, iOS 7, an 8 megapixel iSight camera, and a great battery life. The Company informed that iPhone 5c will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $99 for the 16GB model and $199 for the 32GB model. Apple also informed the both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK from September 20, 2013. The Full Research Report on Apple Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/AAPL]

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Whirlpool Corporation Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) announced the launch of Whirlpool Induction Double Oven Freestanding Range. According to the Company, the new range is designed to meet consumer needs by offering the brand's premier cooking technology in one appliance. Whirlpool informed that its special features include the AccuHeat induction technology, which transfers energy directly into magnetic cookware. Whirlpool further stated that the new product includes the TimeSavor convection cooking, which distributes hot air more efficiently to seal in flavors and juices. According to Whirlpool, the freestanding range is the industry's first, leading the way in cooking consistency and control with efficient cooking technology and easy cleaning. The Full Research Report on Whirlpool Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/WHR]

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Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) (Philips) announced the opening of an innovative new hybrid operating room equipped with advanced live image guidance solutions to guide minimally invasive cardiovascular and endovascular procedures. According to the Company, the new hybrid operating room at the Federal Russian Cardiology Research and Production Complex is equipped with the Company's latest interventional tools, such as the Allura Xper FD20 system with FlexMvoe for easy access to high resolution imaging and the HeartNavigator navigation tool, to support a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. According to Phillips, the procedures include the repair of restrictions (stenoses) or ballooning (aneurysms) in arteries or veins, and minimally invasive heart valve replacements (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation).  The Company also informed that this new hybrid operating room is the first of its kind in Russia. The Full Research Report on Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/PHG]

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Canon Inc. (ADR) Research Report

On September 3, 2013, Canon Inc. (ADR) (Canon) announced that it will acquire its own shares under Article 156, as applied pursuant to paragraph 3, Article 165 of the Corporation Law. According to Canon, it decided to acquire its own shares with the aim of improving capital efficiency and ensuring a flexible capital strategy that provides for such future transactions as share exchanges. Canon informed that the Company will acquire up to 18 million shares of common stock between September 4, 2013 and November 1, 2013. Also, Cannon mentioned that the total cost of the acquisition will be up to ¥50 billion. The Full Research Report on Canon Inc. (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/CAJ]

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iRobot Corporation Research Report

On September 6, 2013, iRobot Corporation (iRobot) announced that it has secured preliminary injunctions against Chinese companies Shenzhen Silver Star Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Silver Star Intelligent Electronic Ltd. (together: Shenzhen Silver Star) with the District Court of Düsseldorf. The Company stated that the request was based on the German parts of four European patents, EP 1 331 537 B1, EP 2 251 757 B1, EP 1 969 438 B1, and EP 1 395 888 B1. According to the Company, the Court granted preliminary injunctions against Shenzhen Silver Star stating that the vacuum cleaner robots for the types XR210, M-H688 and M-788 infringe all four asserted patents. iRobot also stated that the preliminary injunctions were served on Shenzhen Silver Star and infringing goods were seized from the company at IFA, a trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances in Berlin. The Full Research Report on iRobot Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-10/IRBT]

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