Fresenius

November 11, 2026  

Fresenius announces intention to sell approximately 13.4 million shares in Fresenius Medical Care AG, reducing its financial investment to approximately 20 per cent

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  • Fresenius intends to sell approximately 13.4 million shares in Fresenius Medical Care AG, equivalent to approximately 5 per cent of Fresenius Medical Care's issued share capital, via an accelerated bookbuild offering to institutional investors
  • On completion, Fresenius's financial investment in Fresenius Medical Care will reduce from approximately 25 per cent1 to approximately 20 per cent1
  • The sale continues Fresenius's disciplined, value-oriented reduction of the financial investment; proceeds will be used consistently with the stated capital allocation priorities set out under #FutureFresenius
     

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (XETR: FRE; OTCM: FSNUY) today announced its intention to sell approximately 13.4 million shares in Fresenius Medical Care AG (XETR: FME; NYSE: FMS) through a placing to institutional investors by way of an accelerated bookbuild offering. The placing price will be determined on completion of the bookbuild, and the result will be announced thereafter. The sale would reduce Fresenius's financial investment in Fresenius Medical Care from approximately 25 per cent1 to approximately 20 per cent1 of issued share capital.

“With the structured reduction of our stake in Fresenius Medical Care we are creating further capacity to redeploy that capital into our growth platforms. That was the purpose of #FutureFresenius, and it is the foundation REJUVENATE builds on - a more focused Fresenius, with a stronger balance sheet and the strategic flexibility to act on the opportunities in front of us," said Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius.

The net proceeds will be applied consistent with the stated capital allocation priorities set out under #FutureFresenius.

Since the deconsolidation of Fresenius Medical Care on 30 November 2023, Fresenius has managed its holding as a financial investment and has progressively reduced it, including through participation on a pro-rata basis in Fresenius Medical Care's share buyback program as well as a sale of 7.8 million shares in August this year. Today's placing is a further step in that reduction, supporting Fresenius’ commitment to delivering long-term profitable growth and creating shareholder value.


Transaction Details

  • BNP Paribas, BofA Securities Europe SA, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and J.P. Morgan SE are acting as Joint Bookrunners for the placing.
  • The bookbuild will commence immediately following this announcement; pricing and allocation are expected to be announced before the opening of Xetra trading on 12 November 2026.
  • Fresenius has agreed a lock-up on its remaining Fresenius Medical Care shares of 90 days, subject to customary exceptions.
     

Footnotes

1 Prior to any future exchange of bonds into Fresenius Medical Care shares and prior to any share cancellation under the current Fresenius Medical Care share buyback program 

Fresenius (XFRA: FRE, OTC: FSNUY) is a global, therapy-focused healthcare company dedicated to saving and improving human lives around the world. Through Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios, the company delivers system-critical, innovative and affordable healthcare across the full continuum of care: Fresenius Kabi is a leading provider of lifesaving medicines, medical nutrition, and medical technologies for critically and chronically ill patients, reaching around 450 million people each year. Fresenius Helios is Europe’s largest private hospital operator, treating around 27 million patients annually.

With more than 178,000 employees and operating in more than 60 countries, Fresenius generated €22.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

For more information, visit www.fresenius.com and follow Fresenius on LinkedIn.

Fresenius Medical Care AG is an independent, separately listed company (XETR: FME; NYSE: FMS), in which Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA holds a financial investment of approximately 25 per cent1; Fresenius Medical Care's results are not consolidated in the Fresenius Group's revenue and earnings.

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