Fresenius proposes three-for-one stock split

Fresenius will propose a three-for-one stock split to its Annual General Shareholder Meeting (AGM) on May 16, 2014. Under this proposal, the subscribed capital and the number of shares will be tripled. This will be accomplished by issuing new shares through the conversion of capital reserves from company funds. Every shareholder will receive two additional shares for each share held. The share price can be expected to adjust itself without affecting the overall value for shareholders.

Ulf Mark Schneider, CEO of Fresenius, said: "Our share price has more than tripled in the past 5 years and is above €100. The proposed three-for-one stock split reflects our confidence in the long-term growth prospects and financial strength of Fresenius. With the stock split, we would like to promote trading activity and increase the stock's attractiveness for a broader group of investors."

The AGM agenda will be published on April 2, 2014. In accordance with the proposed stock split, the Company also proposes to adjust the existing authorized capital and the conditional capitals as well as the authorization to buy back shares.

The subscribed capital of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA currently amounts to €179,808,205, divided into 179,808,205 ordinary shares.