Fresenius strengthens biomanufacturing capabilities through AI collaboration
mAbxience, a Fresenius entity, has entered into a collaboration with HP Inc. to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) solution aimed at making biomanufacturing more efficient and reliable.The joint project uses AI and digital-twin technology to model and optimize key steps in the production of monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars. By simulating critical cell-culture parameters and predicting process outcomes, the system is designed to support more consistent yields, faster development cycles, and better control of large-scale manufacturing environments. This is a showcase of Fresenius’ pathway in leveraging AI and digital solutions, from production and supply-chain to care delivery, improving treatment quality, and expanding access to state-of-the-art therapies. Both partners view the technology as a significant step toward more data-driven and tightly managed bioproduction. The prototype, developed with real manufacturing data and validated in an industrial setting, enables teams to test scenarios virtually before applying them on the shop floor.This initiative is the first project under a broader strategic framework between HP and mAbxience at its manufacturing facility in Leon, Spain, and has the potential to be rolled out across additional sites. It represents another milestone in advancing Fresenius’ (Bio)Pharma platform and supports the goals of #FutureFresenius.Fresenius in SpainThe global healthcare company Fresenius is deeply rooted in Spain. With Quirónsalud, the country’s leading hospital operator, and Fresenius Kabi, offering essential medicines and technologies for critically and chronically ill patients, the company makes a decisive difference in the life-quality of Spanish citizens. With the majority acquisition of mAbxience in 2022, Fresenius created a dedicated and vertically integrated biosimilars development and manufacturing platform. In line with its #FutureFresenius strategy, the company is further scaling in (Bio)Pharma to deliver simplification and drive efficiencies, underscoring its commitment to offering accessible, innovative, and high-quality healthcare solutions.
December 04, 2025 · Fresenius Kabi
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Fresenius Launches Denosumab Biosimilars in EU
Fresenius announced today the launch of its denosumab biosimilars, Conexxence®1 (denosumab) and Bomyntra®2 (denosumab), in Europe.
These biosimilars received approval from the European Commission in July 2025 for all indications of the reference products Prolia®3 (denosumab) and Xgeva®4 (denosumab), respectively.
“Being the first biosimilar company with a pre-filled syringe for the denosumab oncology indication in Europe, showcases our commitment to offering new treatment options that support patient care and affordability across Europe,” said Dr. Sang Jin Pak, President Biopharma.
This milestone marks the next step in the company’s ambition to drive accessibility to high-quality biosimilar therapies, with multiple molecules in early and late-stage development. By continuing its successful track record in the biosimilars space, Fresenius further strengthens its (Bio)Pharma platform, a key pillar of the #FutureFresenius strategy.
1. Conexxence® is a registered trademark of Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH in selected countries.
2. Bomyntra® is a registered trademark of Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH in selected countries.
3. Prolia® is a registered trademarks of Amgen Inc.
4. Xgeva® is a registered trademarks of Amgen Inc.
Katrin Kerner and Christian Wagner to lead Group Communications at Fresenius
Effective immediately, Katrin Kerner (44) and Christian Wagner (39) will assume joint leadership of Group Communications at Fresenius. Both will assume the role on an interim basis and in addition to their current responsibilities as Head of CEO Relations and Head of Board Office. They will report directly to Fresenius CEO Michael Sen and succeed Anke Schmidt, who has led the communications function since June 2025 and has decided to leave the company at her own request.“On behalf of the Management Board, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Anke Schmidt for her work and commitment. She has made an important contribution in a short period of time. We wish her all the best for her future endeavors”, says Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius. “I am very pleased that Katrin Kerner and Christian Wagner will jointly assume this responsibility as a leadership team. Both have a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and are already actively shaping the strategic and cultural transformation of our company through #FutureFresenius. With their extensive experience in communications, finance, and corporate transformations at DAX-listed companies, they will further develop the communications function at Fresenius and continue to strengthen our brand.”Katrin Kerner has been with Fresenius since 2023 and has served as Head of CEO Relations since 2024. In this role, she prepares CEO briefings, coordinates strategic company positions, and manages global partnerships. Before joining Fresenius, she held several leadership positions in communications functions at Siemens, Siemens Healthcare (today Siemens Healthineers), and Siemens Energy, including Head of Employee Communications at Siemens and Head of Executive Messages at Siemens Energy. During this time, she was actively involved in the IPO of Siemens Healthineers and the spin-off of Siemens Energy. Katrin Kerner studied Economics at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg and International Management at the Turku School of Economics in Finland.Christian Wagner joined Fresenius in 2017, became Head of Corporate Finance in 2019, and has served as Head of Board Office since 2023. In this function, he plays a key role in steering and advancing Fresenius’s strategic direction. He is also responsible for Corporate Security. Before joining Fresenius, Christian Wagner worked in investment banking at Berenberg and at a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn. He studied Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt and the Institut Supérieur du Commerce (ISC) in Paris, France.
November 14, 2025 · Fresenius
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Fresenius climbs to 2nd place in governance ranking
The German Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management (DVFA) Scorecard for Corporate Governance serves as an important benchmark for assessing governance standards among DAX 40 companies in Germany. Fresenius has reached 2nd place in this year’s ranking – a significant leap from last year and thus the largest climb of all companies evaluated. This recognition reflects the significant progress made to further strengthen the company’s governance structures as part of the #FutureFresenius strategy.
Fresenius simplifies sale process of Vamed's Austrian operations
Sale in two independent steps simplifies and accelerates divestment of Vamed’s Austrian activities Fresenius and Porr signed an agreement today on the sale of Austrian project business and the thermal spas operations of VAMED Vitality WorldIn-depth talks ongoing with Strabag on sale of Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) operations business The healthcare group Fresenius is accelerating and simplifying the divestment of Vamed's Austrian activities by a sale in two independent steps. The original agreement to sell to an Austrian consortium consisting of the construction companies Porr and Strabag has now been replaced by a direct contract with Porr for the sale of the Austrian project business and the thermal spas operations of VAMED Vitality World. The new agreement is subject to regulatory approval. In-depth talks are also ongoing with Strabag regarding remaining parts of Vamed's Austrian activities – primarily the operations business of the Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien). The sale of the Austrian activities is another step in Fresenius' structured exit from its investment company Vamed, enabling Fresenius to further increase focus on the ongoing progress of Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios in line with #FutureFresenius.
October 10, 2025 · Fresenius
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Fresenius receives Vizient® Awards for Supply and Service Excellence in the U.S.
Fresenius Kabi, part of the global healthcare company Fresenius, announced today it has received two awards for supply and service excellence from Vizient®, the largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S. The Supplier of the Year Awards recognize outstanding suppliers by category that support Vizient’s mission to strengthen providers’ delivery of better, more affordable care. “These awards from Vizient are an important acknowledgment of the company’s commitment to long-term, sustainable drug supply,” said Arun Verma, president, Fresenius Kabi USA and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Fresenius Kabi AG. “The Vizient Supply Assurance award is especially gratifying as it recognizes our efforts to assure continuity of supply for essential medicines and technologies."
September 25, 2025 · Fresenius Kabi
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Key parameter for the 2026 DRG inflator for German hospitals set at 5.17%
The rate of change, a key parameter for determining the price increase for the reimbursement of hospital treatments in 2026 in Germany, has been set at 5.17%. The change in hospital costs is the other parameter used in the annual determination of the reimbursement increase. The final DRG inflator should be determined at the latest by the end of the year.
This financing supports Fresenius's efforts to increase the availability of innovative medical products and biosimilars in the European Union and is a further step in the #FutureFresenius agenda.
September 08, 2025 · Fresenius
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Fresenius continues streamlining its operations with the divestment of the Calea homecare business in Canada
Fresenius continues to reduce complexity and increase efficiency in its global network. In line with #FutureFresenius, the company announces the divestment of Fresenius Kabi’s Calea homecare business in Canada. This includes the divestment of four sites across the country, including the head office in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as the offices in Hamilton, Ontario, Burnaby, British Columbia, and Calgary, Alberta. The company has sold the Calea business in Canada to Capital Health Partners (CHP), a Canadian-owned and operated healthcare company committed to advancing the delivery of medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and pharmacy services across Canada. Fresenius Kabi continues to supply the Canadian market with its broad portfolio of products and thereby remains a close partner to health care delivery in Canada.
Fresenius Q2/25: Guidance raised - Resilient business continues to deliver consistent performance
August 06, 2025 · Fresenius
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Fresenius announces licensing agreement with Polpharma Biologics to commercialize a proposed vedolizumab biosimilar candidate
Fresenius Kabi, part of the global healthcare company Fresenius, has entered a licensing agreement with Polpharma Biologics S.A., a developer and manufacturer of biosimilar products, based in Poland. Under the agreement, Fresenius Kabi will exclusively commercialize Polpharma Biologics’ vedolizumab biosimilar candidate PB016 globally, except the Middle East and North Africa, pending approval by respective regulatory authorities. PB016 is a biosimilar candidate to Entyvio®*, an integrin receptor antagonist used in the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide patients with access to affordable, high-quality biosimilar treatments,” said Dr. Sang-Jin Pak, President Biopharma at Fresenius Kabi. “The in-licensing of PB016 from Polpharma Biologics underscores our commitment to expanding our autoimmune biosimilars portfolio and addressing the unmet needs of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases.” This agreement builds on Fresenius Kabi’s successful track record in the biosimilars market, including the recent FDA and EC approvals of its denosumab and ustekinumab biosimilars. This milestone underscores Fresenius Kabi’s commitment to broadening access to essential, high-quality biosimilar therapies. Through this agreement, Fresenius is strengthening its (Bio)Pharma platform, which is a key pillar of the #FutureFresenius strategy. *Entyvio® is a registered trademark of Takeda.
August 05, 2025 · Fresenius Kabi
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Fresenius Receives European Commission Approval for Denosumab Biosimilars
Fresenius announced today that the European Commission has granted approval for their denosumab biosimilars Conexxence®* and Bomyntra®* in Europe. The two approvals cover all indications of the reference products including osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and at-risk men, treatment-related bone loss, prevention of skeletal complications from cancer metastasis to bone, and giant cell tumor of bone. This milestone marks a significant advancement in Fresenius Kabi’s mission to expand access to high-quality biosimilar therapies. It also reinforces the business’ commitment to strengthening its Biopharma platform, a key pillar of the #FutureFresenius strategy. *Conexxence and *Bomyntra are registered trademarks of Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH in selected countries.
July 23, 2025 · Fresenius Kabi
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Fresenius expands Biopharma Portfolio in the U.S. with Denosumab Biosimilars availability
Fresenius announced today that its Operating Company Fresenius Kabi has introduced two new biosimilars in the U.S., Conexxence®(1) (denosumab-bnht) and Bomyntra®(2) (denosumab-bnht).These denosumab biosimilars are approved by the FDA for all indications of the reference products, Prolia®(3) (denosumab) and Xgeva®(4) (denosumab), respectively. The biological medicines are used for the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions.This milestone represents Fresenius’ fifth and sixth biosimilars available in the U.S. It is a showcase of the company’s efforts to drive patient access to high-quality biological medicines. Earlier this year, Fresenius announced a global settlement with Amgen concerning its denosumab biosimilars. The company thereby continues the growth path of its BioPharma platform in line with #FutureFresenius.Conexxence®(1) and Bomyntra®(2) are registered trademarks of Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH in selected countries. Prolia®(3) and Xgeva®(4) are registered trademarks of Amgen Inc.Read the full press release here.
Anke Schmidt appointed Head of Corporate Communications at Fresenius
Anke Schmidt (55) has been appointed Head of Corporate Communications at Fresenius, effective June 1, 2025. She will succeed Dennis Hofmann, who has headed the global communications function at Fresenius since September 2022 and has decided to leave the company on his own request to pursue new opportunities. Anke Schmidt will report directly to the CEO of Fresenius, Michael Sen.
May 27, 2025 · Fresenius
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Denosumab CHMP Positive Opinion
Fresenius announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion for its denosumab biosimilar candidates for the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions.
The biosimilars are recommended for approval for all indications of the reference products 1Prolia® (denosumab) and 2Xgeva® (denosumab) from AMGEN.
The CHMP positive opinion marks an important step in Fresenius Kabi's efforts to enhance patient access to biosimilar products and expand its capabilities and portfolio in biosimilars development. Developing the company's Biopharma platform is a key element of #FutureFresenius.
1Prolia® and 2Xgeva® are registered trademarks of Amgen Inc.