Fresenius has published its financial results for Q3/2025. Based on the strong earnings growth in Q1-3/2025, Fresenius raised its EBIT growth guidance.
November 05, 2025 · Fresenius
Brief News
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original agreement to sell to an Austrian consortium consisting of the construction companies Porr and Strabag has now been replaced by a direct contract with Porr for the sale of the Austrian project business and the thermal spas operations of VAMED Vitality World.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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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.
2025 Annual General Meeting: Fresenius builds on strong momentum as it enters the Rejuvenate phase of #FutureFresenius
The disciplined implementation of #FutureFresenius has made Fresenius a simpler, more focused, and stronger company.
With the next phase, Rejuvenate, the focus in the years ahead will be on strengthening the core businesses, scaling platforms, and elevating performance.
Dividend of 1.00 euro per share proposed.
Thanks to the successful ongoing implementation of its #FutureFresenius strategy, Fresenius considers itself well-positioned to continue to deliver profitable growth and create long-term value. “With #FutureFresenius, the company has a coherent strategy that it will continue to implement consistently and successfully in the interests of all stakeholders. The Supervisory Board firmly believes that Fresenius fulfils all the requirements needed to achieve its ambitious goals. We support the course that the Management Board is pursuing. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I thank the Management Board and all employees for their outstanding work,” said Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Frankfurt am Main today.
“The successful implementation of #FutureFresenius means Fresenius is now simpler, more focused, stronger, and more resilient. We are now in a better position to anticipate change more quickly and, if necessary, respond more effectively,” said Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius. “Fresenius is essential to healthcare systems around the world – through our hospitals and our products, without which patient care would not be possible.” Furthermore, the company’s “Local for Local” strategy, focused on local value creation, manufacturing, and jobs, also strengthens its resilience.
Fresenius began the year from a position of strength and launched the next phase of its #FutureFresenius strategy, Rejuvenate. Reducing the shares in Fresenius Medical Care in March this year was the first milestone. Fresenius used the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and further fuel innovation. Rejuvenate is about advancing and strengthening its core businesses. In addition, the company will scale up its three platforms – (Bio)Pharma, MedTech, and Care Provision – to unlock new long-term growth opportunities and achieve higher earnings.
In the 2024 financial year, Fresenius once again increased the pace of growth in revenue and earnings. “Last year, we not only kept our promises but even exceeded our expectations and raised our guidance twice,” said Sen. The company achieved this through its efforts, to which all operating businesses contributed. Productivity also increased, and the self-imposed target corridor for the leverage ratio was achieved for the first time in seven years. By 2024, Fresenius had reduced its net debt by 2 billion euros and achieved an operating cash flow of 2.4 billion euros. A dividend of 1.00 euro per share was proposed for the past financial year during the Annual General Meeting.
Fresenius also considers itself on track for 2025. “Our mission to save and improve human lives continues to drive us forward in the new financial year. With the next phase of #FutureFresenius, we want to continue our success story in 2025,” said Sen, referring to the strong start to the year. In early May, Fresenius confirmed its guidance for the full year 2025 following excellent growth in revenue and earnings during the first quarter.
The AGM will be held in person, with several hundred shareholders attending this year’s event at Messe Frankfurt.
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The letter by Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius, and the speech by Michael Sen, Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius, can be downloaded here: Annual General Meeting | FSE
About Fresenius
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (Frankfurt/Xetra: FRE) is a global healthcare company headquartered n Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany. In the 2024 fiscal year, Fresenius generated €21.5 billion in annual revenue. Fresenius currently counts over 176,000 employees. The Fresenius Group comprises the operating companies Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios as well as an investment in Fresenius Medical Care. With around 140 hospitals and countless outpatient facilities, Fresenius Helios is the leading private hospital operator in Germany and Spain, treating around 26 million patients every year. Fresenius Kabi’s product portfolio touches the lives of 450 million patients annually and includes a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technology, and intravenous generic drugs and fluids. Fresenius was established in 1912 by the Frankfurt pharmacist Dr. Eduard Fresenius. After his death, Else Kröner took over management of the company in 1952. She laid the foundations for a global enterprise that today pursues the goal of improving people’s health. The largest shareholder is the non-profit Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing medical research and supporting humanitarian projects.
For more information visit the Company’s website at www.fresenius.com
Follow us on social media: www.fresenius.com/socialmedia
May 23, 2025 · Fresenius
Brief News
Fresenius expands its line of Epinephrine injectables in the U.S.
Fresenius today announced that its operating company, Fresenius Kabi, is now offering Epinephrine Injection, USP, in 30 mg per 30 mL multi-dose vials in the United States. Following the introduction of the first generic version of Epinephrine, USP, in a 1 mg per mL vial for U.S. customers in December 2024, the product launch expands Fresenius’ offerings of Epinephrine Injection.
Epinephrine Injection 30 mg per 30 mL is a prescription medicine used for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type 1), including anaphylaxis, in adults and pediatric patients and to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.
In line with #FutureFresenius, Fresenius Kabi has invested more than $1 billion to expand and modernize advanced U.S. pharmaceutical production and distribution facilities. Epinephrine Injection is manufactured in the U.S., reflecting the company’s commitment to domestic production. More than 70% of the pharmaceuticals that Fresenius Kabi sells to U.S. customers are formulated, filled and packaged in the U.S.
Fresenius Kabi has agreed to collaborate with Phlow Corporation, a public benefit company, to expand access to affordable sterile injectables formulated for U.S. children’s hospitals and to help strengthen the supply chain for U.S.-sourced API and essential medicines. The companies will work together to supply private-labelled products, co-develop and manufacture novel products and make essential medicines rapidly available in the event of a public health emergency.
Fresenius Kabi has agreed to collaborate with Phlow Corporation, a public benefit company, to expand access to affordable sterile injectables formulated for U.S. children’s hospitals and to help strengthen the supply chain for U.S.-sourced API and essential medicines. The companies will work together to supply private-labelled products, co-develop and manufacture novel products and make essential medicines rapidly available in the event of a public health emergency.
Ensure financial flexibility, maintain our investment grade rating, limit refinancing risks and optimize the cost of capital are the main objectives in Fresenius’s financing strategy.
To remain financially flexible, we maintain adequate liquidity headroom. We are committed to our investment grade rating, which provides us with advantages with respect to market access and funding costs.
Our refinancing risks are limited due to a balanced maturity profile that is characterized by a broad range of maturities with a high proportion of mid- and long-term debt up to 2033. Relevant financing instruments include bonds, Schuldschein Loans and bank loans. In addition, Fresenius maintains a commercial paper program.
Another key objective of Fresenius’ financing strategy is to optimize the cost of capital by employing an adequate mix of equity and debt.
In 2025, deleveraging will remain a key priority. Fresenius has upgraded its leverage target corridor to 2.5 to 3.0x net debt/EBITDA (previously 3.5 to 3.0x). This allows us to stay financially flexible while solidifying our solid investment grade rating.
Fresenius Group
1 Prior-year figures have been adjusted due to the deconsolidation of Fresenius Medical Care operations
2 Before special items
3 At average exchange rates for both net debt and EBITDA; pro forma closed acquisitions/divestitures, including lease liabilities, including Fresenius Medical Care dividend; Net debt adjusted for valuation effect of equity-neutral exchangeable bond
Fresenius has published its financial results for Q3/2025. Based on the strong earnings growth in Q1-3/2025, Fresenius raised its EBIT growth guidance.
November 05, 2025 · Fresenius
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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
Brief News
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.
2025 Annual General Meeting: Fresenius builds on strong momentum as it enters the Rejuvenate phase of #FutureFresenius
The disciplined implementation of #FutureFresenius has made Fresenius a simpler, more focused, and stronger company.
With the next phase, Rejuvenate, the focus in the years ahead will be on strengthening the core businesses, scaling platforms, and elevating performance.
Dividend of 1.00 euro per share proposed.
Thanks to the successful ongoing implementation of its #FutureFresenius strategy, Fresenius considers itself well-positioned to continue to deliver profitable growth and create long-term value. “With #FutureFresenius, the company has a coherent strategy that it will continue to implement consistently and successfully in the interests of all stakeholders. The Supervisory Board firmly believes that Fresenius fulfils all the requirements needed to achieve its ambitious goals. We support the course that the Management Board is pursuing. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I thank the Management Board and all employees for their outstanding work,” said Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Frankfurt am Main today.
“The successful implementation of #FutureFresenius means Fresenius is now simpler, more focused, stronger, and more resilient. We are now in a better position to anticipate change more quickly and, if necessary, respond more effectively,” said Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius. “Fresenius is essential to healthcare systems around the world – through our hospitals and our products, without which patient care would not be possible.” Furthermore, the company’s “Local for Local” strategy, focused on local value creation, manufacturing, and jobs, also strengthens its resilience.
Fresenius began the year from a position of strength and launched the next phase of its #FutureFresenius strategy, Rejuvenate. Reducing the shares in Fresenius Medical Care in March this year was the first milestone. Fresenius used the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and further fuel innovation. Rejuvenate is about advancing and strengthening its core businesses. In addition, the company will scale up its three platforms – (Bio)Pharma, MedTech, and Care Provision – to unlock new long-term growth opportunities and achieve higher earnings.
In the 2024 financial year, Fresenius once again increased the pace of growth in revenue and earnings. “Last year, we not only kept our promises but even exceeded our expectations and raised our guidance twice,” said Sen. The company achieved this through its efforts, to which all operating businesses contributed. Productivity also increased, and the self-imposed target corridor for the leverage ratio was achieved for the first time in seven years. By 2024, Fresenius had reduced its net debt by 2 billion euros and achieved an operating cash flow of 2.4 billion euros. A dividend of 1.00 euro per share was proposed for the past financial year during the Annual General Meeting.
Fresenius also considers itself on track for 2025. “Our mission to save and improve human lives continues to drive us forward in the new financial year. With the next phase of #FutureFresenius, we want to continue our success story in 2025,” said Sen, referring to the strong start to the year. In early May, Fresenius confirmed its guidance for the full year 2025 following excellent growth in revenue and earnings during the first quarter.
The AGM will be held in person, with several hundred shareholders attending this year’s event at Messe Frankfurt.
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The letter by Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius, and the speech by Michael Sen, Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius, can be downloaded here: Annual General Meeting | FSE
About Fresenius
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (Frankfurt/Xetra: FRE) is a global healthcare company headquartered n Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany. In the 2024 fiscal year, Fresenius generated €21.5 billion in annual revenue. Fresenius currently counts over 176,000 employees. The Fresenius Group comprises the operating companies Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios as well as an investment in Fresenius Medical Care. With around 140 hospitals and countless outpatient facilities, Fresenius Helios is the leading private hospital operator in Germany and Spain, treating around 26 million patients every year. Fresenius Kabi’s product portfolio touches the lives of 450 million patients annually and includes a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technology, and intravenous generic drugs and fluids. Fresenius was established in 1912 by the Frankfurt pharmacist Dr. Eduard Fresenius. After his death, Else Kröner took over management of the company in 1952. She laid the foundations for a global enterprise that today pursues the goal of improving people’s health. The largest shareholder is the non-profit Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing medical research and supporting humanitarian projects.
For more information visit the Company’s website at www.fresenius.com
Follow us on social media: www.fresenius.com/socialmedia
May 23, 2025 · Fresenius
Brief News
Fresenius expands its line of Epinephrine injectables in the U.S.
Fresenius today announced that its operating company, Fresenius Kabi, is now offering Epinephrine Injection, USP, in 30 mg per 30 mL multi-dose vials in the United States. Following the introduction of the first generic version of Epinephrine, USP, in a 1 mg per mL vial for U.S. customers in December 2024, the product launch expands Fresenius’ offerings of Epinephrine Injection.
Epinephrine Injection 30 mg per 30 mL is a prescription medicine used for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type 1), including anaphylaxis, in adults and pediatric patients and to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.
In line with #FutureFresenius, Fresenius Kabi has invested more than $1 billion to expand and modernize advanced U.S. pharmaceutical production and distribution facilities. Epinephrine Injection is manufactured in the U.S., reflecting the company’s commitment to domestic production. More than 70% of the pharmaceuticals that Fresenius Kabi sells to U.S. customers are formulated, filled and packaged in the U.S.
The healthcare of the future will be ever more digitalized, networked and specialized.
Fresenius Helios is one of the largest and most medically-advanced operators of both in- and outpatient care in Europe, offering expertise in all areas of clinical care.
Fresenius Helios owns and operates Helios hospitals in Germany and Quirónsalud hospitals in Spain and Latin America. Every year more than 24 million patients choose Helios for medical treatment, of whom 22.2 million are outpatients. Fresenius Helios is committed to the highest quality clinical and nursing care.
Helios
Based in Berlin, Helios owns and operates 87 clinics, including seven maximum care hospitals in Erfurt, Berlin-Buch, Duisburg, Wuppertal, Schwerin, Krefeld and Wiesbaden. Helios hospitals provide inpatient care to about 1.2 million patients annually.
As the only hospital group in Germany Helios operates its own hospitals ranging from basic care starting at 46 beds to maximum care with 1,500 beds. The acute care hospitals offer nearly the full spectrum of medical services at a high level of quality. Some Helios clinics are renowned beyond Germany’s borders for their outstanding medical achievements.
By combining senior citizens’ homes and acute medical care, Helios gives residents access to optimum, fast medical care. Helios has already implemented this intelligent and trend-setting concept of short distances for seniors at nine of its hospitals.
Helios strives to expand its integrated medical care offering. This is made possible through cooperations with non-hospital providers, especially local doctors’ practices, as well as our own medical care centers close to the hospitals. Our medical care centers are only established where they offer a useful complement to our hospitals and when high-quality outpatient care cannot be guaranteed over a long period through cooperations with local doctors’ practices. In medical care centers, patients are treated before or after an inpatient hospital stay. An important goal is to avoid unnecessary duplication in examinations, because high quality and competent medical care in conjunction with the rational use of resources best serves the well-being of patients.
Quironsalud
Quirónsalud operates 57 hospitals, 100 outpatient centers and around 300 occupational risk prevention centers. Active in every major metropolitan region of Spain, and now with seven hospitals in Latin America, Madrid-based Quirónsalud has more than 49,000 employees.
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Corporate governance covers all aspects connected with the management, supervision and transparency of companies. Key elements of good corporate governance are efficient company management, the protection of shareholders' interests and transparent corporate communication.
The Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA and the Management Board of the general partner of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Fresenius Management SE, issued the Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Section 161 of the German Stock Corporation Act in December 2024.
The Management Board takes diversity into account when filling executive positions. At Fresenius, the individual’s qualifications are the paramount consideration in all hiring and promotion decisions. This means that women and men with comparable qualifications and suitability have the same career opportunities. Fresenius will continue to consistently act upon this principle – in compliance with the obligations arising from the Act on the Equal Participation of Women and Men in Leadership Positions in the Private Sector and the Public Sector (FüPoG I) and the Act to Supplement and Amend the Regulations for the Equal Participation of Women in Leadership Positions in the Private Sector and the Public Sector (FüPoG II):
For the Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, the law requires a quota of at least 30% women and 30% men. These mandatory quotas were again met by the Supervisory Board elections in 2021.
The legally stipulated targets for the Management Board do not apply to Fresenius Management SE or to Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA. Due to its legal form, Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA does not have a Management Board. Fresenius Management SE is not listed on the stock exchange and is also not subject to co-determination. In accordance with the legal requirements, the Management Board specifies composition of the two management levels directly below the Management Board as follows:
The first management level includes all Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents who have an employment contract with Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA and who report directly to a Member of the Management Board. Through a decision effective January 1, 2021 the Management Board has set a target, which has to be met by December 31, 2025, and calls for a proportion of women of 30.0% at the first management level.
The second management level includes all Vice Presidents who have an employment contract with Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA and who report directly to a member of the first management level. Through the decision effective January 1, 2021, the Management Board has set a target, which has to be met by December 31, 2025, and calls for a proportion of women of 30.0% at the second management level. The Management Board believes that inclusion in the company-wide long-term incentive programs is a strong indicator that an individual holds a leading executive position. The proportion of women in this group of our top 1,800 executives was approximately 34% as of December 31, 2022.
Compensation of the Management Board and Supervisory Board
For a detailed report on the Management and Supervisory Board members’ compensation please refer to the Compensation Report 2024.
For further information regarding the Compensation System 2023+, please refer to the following document:
Stock Option Plans and Employee Participation Program
Our corporate philosophy "entrepreneur in the enterprise" implies not only that our employees are driven by a spirit of entrepreneurial responsibility but that they also have a stake in the company's performance. The overall remuneration package for Group executives and the members of the Management Board has been linked to the performance of the share price through stock option plans.
As of December 31, 2022, Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA had two share-based compensation plans in place: the Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA Long Term Incentive Program 2013 (2013 LTIP) which is based on stock options and phantom stocks and the Long Term Incentive Plan 2018 (LTIP 2018) which is solely based on performance shares. Currently, solely LTIP 2018 can be used to grant performance shares.
In 2023, the new employee participation program Fresenius SHARE was introduced. The program applies equally to all employees of the participating companies - whether collectively agreed or non-pay-scale employees, executives as well as trainees and temporary workers. The program consists of two components: On the one hand, participants can annually purchase a share package with ordinary shares of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA at a significant discount. Secondly, four targets have been set, upon achievement of which a certain amount will be issued in ordinary shares of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA. In addition to increasing the Group's net income, the targets include the topics of cybersecurity and quality. The first shares will be issued in 2024, corresponding to the achievement of the targets in the 2023 financial year.
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA does not have an own Management Board. The Management Board of the general partner, Fresenius Management SE, is responsible for conducting the business of the KGaA. It formulates strategy, coordinates this with the Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, and sees to its implementation. It is guided solely by the best interests of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA.
Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
The Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA supervises the management of the Company’s business by the general partner and the latter’s Management Board. The Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA has 12 members – 6 shareholder representatives and 6 employee representatives It supervises whether corporate decisions are compliant, suitable, and financially sound. The members of the Management Board of the general partner are appointed by the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Management SE, not by the Supervisory Board of the KGaA.
The Supervisory Board of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA has the following committees:
The Supervisory Board of Fresenius Management SE advises and supervises the Management Board in its management of the Company. The Supervisory Board of Fresenius Management SE appoints the members of the Management Board. He consists of six members who are elected by the annual general meeting of Fresenius Management SE Committees.
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Fresenius Medical Care, the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, has donated 250,000 euros to UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, to mark the company’s 25th anniversary. UNICEF will use the donation to support the COVAX vaccination initiative to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in about 140 countries. UNICEF delivers COVID-19 vaccines and other equipment around the world. With 250,000 euros UNICEF is able, for example, to protect almost 70,000 teachers or medical personnel from a COVID-19 infection. With every health worker who is protected from the virus the care of numerous children can be ensured. With every vaccinated teacher, more and more children can return to school.
Rice Powell, CEO of Fresenius Medical Care, presented a symbolic check at a virtual ceremony. “As a company in the healthcare branch, we bear a special responsibility to our patients, to our employees and as a member of our society as well,” he said. “In this anniversary year, we must do everything to defeat the global corona pandemic. We are doing this by various means. Our donation to UNICEF is targeted to protect the health of children in less developed and in developing countries. This lives up to our values and our mission for the past 25 years to maintain life and improve the quality of life.”
As the world’s largest single buyer of vaccines, UNICEF has unique experience, gained over many years, in purchasing and delivering goods to children in need. Working on behalf of nearly 100 countries, UNICEF procures more than 2 billion vaccine doses for routine vaccinations and outbreaks of diseases every year. Over the past 20 years, the organization helped provide more than 760 million children with life-saving vaccines.
Christian Schneider, Executive Director of UNICEF Germany said: “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic threatens children around the world. Their access to health facilities is compromised, many still cannot go to school. Also, violence against children is increasing. The COVAX vaccine initiative plays a decisive role in fighting the pandemic and reducing its consequences, especially in the lower-income regions of the world. The pandemic is not over for anyone until it is over for everyone. To that end, UNICEF provides its unique and longstanding expertise in vaccine procurement and logistics. But we cannot meet this challenge alone. We therefore thank Fresenius Medical Care for their generous support.”
COVAX is a global initiative in which the vaccination alliance Gavi, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) are working together to facilitate the equitable global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresenius Medical Care has been intensely engaged on a variety of fronts. In addition to sweeping measures to protect against infection and to ensure continuous operation of our dialysis centers, the company opened its facilities in several countries to allow vaccination of patients and, in some cases, the general public.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 3.7 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of more than 4,100 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for approximately 346,000 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Along with its core business, the Renal Care Continuum, the company focuses on expanding in complementary areas and in the field of critical care. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).
UNICEF is the United Nations Children's Fund. Every child in the world has the right to a childhood – UNICEF is there to make this right a reality. UNICEF was founded in 1946 to help children in devastated Europe after the Second World War. Today, UNICEF works in 190 countries worldwide to ensure that every child can develop healthily, grow up in a protected environment and go to school – regardless of religion, skin colour or origin.
Together with many supporters and partners, UNICEF for example provides every third child worldwide with vaccines, trains teachers, equips schools and advocates for effective child protection laws.
For more information go to: www.unicef.org
Disclaimer:
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, legal changes, regulatory approvals, impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic results of clinical studies, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.