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Video message from Michael Sen
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Michael Sen

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Video message from Michael Sen

Our new CEO outlines what will be essential for #FutureFresenius.

Doubling up on a second chance
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Europe

Doubling up on a second chance

Twin brothers Kilian and Jamie both suffered from a heart weakness. Just three days apart, they each received a transplanted heart at Fresenius Helios.

Midwife, a dream job
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Europe

Midwife, a dream job

After her son was born, Lea Zerbe decided to become a midwife and enrolled in a training program at Helios Mariahilf Hospital in Hamburg

In battle against the coronavirus
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In battle against the coronavirus

Fresenius is taking comprehensive measures to ensure healthcare is available for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paul, the four-legged therapist
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Paul, the four-legged therapist

Loyal and sympathetic eyes, soft fur and a wet nose: Paul the therapy dog is the first animal employee of the Fresenius Helios hospital in the northern German city of Hildesheim.

Using protons to take on cancer
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Europe

Using protons to take on cancer

Fresenius Helios to open Spain’s first proton beam therapy center.

Ready to help the littlest ones
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Europe

Ready to help the littlest ones

Some children have to fight for life, right from birth: A day on the Neonatology ward of HELIOS Hospital Schwerin, Germany.

A little heart at the center of a complex surgery
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Europe

A little heart at the center of a complex surgery

For more than 20 years, Fresenius Helios’ Leipzig Heart Center has been providing highest quality cardiac care – sometimes to very young patients.

’Remain true to your ideals’
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’Remain true to your ideals’

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, the Supervisory Board Chairman of Fresenius, Dr. Gerd Krick, agreed to sit down and take some questions from two young colleagues.

Making mistakes to avoid them
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Europe

Making mistakes to avoid them

Simulating the symptoms of patients in crisis, life-like mannequins help create a high-pressure but highly valuable training opportunity for doctors and nurses at Fresenius Helios.

Crucial lessons learned
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Europe

Crucial lessons learned

Faced with one of the ‘superbugs’ that pose a huge health threat worldwide, Fresenius Helios turned to advanced hygiene management.

Dialysis patient succeeds in giving birth
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Europe

Dialysis patient succeeds in giving birth

It is extremely rare for a dialysis patient to give birth, but Jaqueline Sinicyn refused to be deterred by the long odds. Now, she has a beautiful baby.

Returning a hospital to health in Germany
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Returning a hospital to health in Germany

Once municipally owned and deeply in debt, the facility is now thriving as part of Fresenius Helios.

24 hours on the Intensive Care Unit
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24 hours on the Intensive Care Unit

Round the clock dedication of ICU doctors and nurses can be seen at HELIOS hospital near Berlin.

From the Philippines to Germany was only the start
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Europe

From the Philippines to Germany was only the start

1972, with Germany beset by a serious shortage of nurses, Florence de Peralta reported to what is now HELIOS Hospital Hünfeld.

Surgeons save woman’s hand after accident on farm
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Europe

Surgeons save woman’s hand after accident on farm

Extreme precision under intense time pressure was essential, and is precisely what surgeons at a HELIOS hospital achieved for the benefit of a woman in serious danger of losing her hand.

“The barriers in people’s minds are the worst”
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Europe

“The barriers in people’s minds are the worst”

Cinderella Glücklich has been handicapped since birth. In an interview, the Fresenius intern talked about the challenges she faces in daily life and in finding a job.

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Sustainability at Fresenius: Three questions for Mapi Henríquez de Armas, Director Sustainability at Quirónsalud
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Sustainability at Fresenius: Three questions for Mapi Henríquez de Armas, Director Sustainability at Quirónsalud

"While adapting to climate change is managed at a local level, we have set global emission reduction targets that help us to meet related expectations and to coordinate our efforts."

First meeting of the year for the Sustainability Advisory Board in Friedberg
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First meeting of the year for the Sustainability Advisory Board in Friedberg

Our Sustainability Advisory Board got together for the first meeting of this year at Fresenius Kabi’s production and logistics site in Friedberg.

How Fresenius employees help people with cancer in every phase of the disease
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How Fresenius employees help people with cancer in every phase of the disease

They serve patients beyond expectations and always give their best – not just in the fight against cancer, but also when striving for the highest possible quality of life.

Sustainability at Fresenius: Five questions for Sarah Tix, Head of Group Sustainability
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Sustainability at Fresenius: Five questions for Sarah Tix, Head of Group Sustainability

"In our view, sustainability management represents a real opportunity and is essential for securing the resilience, competitiveness, and long-term success of companies."

“The new ADC medicines represent a real revolution in treatment. This promising therapy can give many patients new hope.”
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Germany

“The new ADC medicines represent a real revolution in treatment. This promising therapy can give many patients new hope.”

Professor Dr. Michael Untch from Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch explains how the new antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are changing the fight against cancer.

“The flexibility of our Lovo and Cue cell processing systems was the key to success!”
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“The flexibility of our Lovo and Cue cell processing systems was the key to success!”

Read our interview with Chris Wegener, to find out more about the device development for CAR-T cell therapy at Fresenius Kabi.

CAR-T cell therapy: Revolutionary chances of a cure, but costs still too high
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Germany

CAR-T cell therapy: Revolutionary chances of a cure, but costs still too high

How Fresenius Kabi is revolutionizing the treatment of cancer patients with the help of the Lovo and Cue cell processing systems.

“We combine various innovative solutions to achieve better patient outcomes step by step.”
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Germany

“We combine various innovative solutions to achieve better patient outcomes step by step.”

Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch is one of the first hospitals in Germany to use augmented reality in the operating room.

Fresenius is a new partner of the Städel Museum
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Europe

Fresenius is a new partner of the Städel Museum

By supporting the renowned museum foundation, the healthcare company demonstrates its social responsibility. The partnership is at the same time a clear commitment to Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region.

"Immunotherapies: Boosting Cures and more Patient Wellbeing"
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Germany

"Immunotherapies: Boosting Cures and more Patient Wellbeing"

Read our interview to find out what Dr. Anna Ossami Saidy, a doctor in training at the Helios Clinic Berlin-Buch, is currently researching.

Committed to Life: Fresenius now fresher and more modern with new brand identity
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Deutschland

Committed to Life: Fresenius now fresher and more modern with new brand identity

#FutureFresenius is making the company fit for the future. And the brand identity must reflect and support this.

Optimized colorectal cancer screening with AI
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Optimized colorectal cancer screening with AI

How artificial intelligence helps to detect polyps that can’t be seen by the human eye

CAR T cell therapy: Innovative therapy with the aid of genetically modified cells
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Germany

CAR T cell therapy: Innovative therapy with the aid of genetically modified cells

“Personalized tumor medicine can be more effective at fighting tumors and produce beneficial therapies with fewer side effects.”

Welcome to our new podcast format: “Talk Time – CEO Insights with Michael Sen”! 
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Welcome to our new podcast format: “Talk Time – CEO Insights with Michael Sen”! 

Get to know more about how this year started for Michael Sen, his view on trends like AI in health care and health equity.   

New year, good resolutions: Eating a vegan diet can do a lot for your health and the environment!
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Germany

New year, good resolutions: Eating a vegan diet can do a lot for your health and the environment!

Hendrik Otto and Verena Kaiser from Helios explain the benefits of changing your diet

HOPE gives hope
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Europe

HOPE gives hope

Quirónsalud focuses on digitalisation to improve oncology patient care

"This is a tremendous win for the patients"
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Germany

"This is a tremendous win for the patients"

Interview with Prof. Iwasaki, winner of the Else Kröner Fresenius Prize for Medical Research 2023, endowed with 2.5 million euros.

Sustainably anesthetized
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Germany

Sustainably anesthetized

Anesthetic gas recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent

Planting trees and changing hearts
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Latin America

Planting trees and changing hearts

Fresenius Kabi Employees in the Dominican Republic are working to create a healthier environment.

‘Sometimes we understand each other without words’
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Europe

‘Sometimes we understand each other without words’

Dr. Veronika Wolter is the first deaf person in Germany to achieve the position of chief physician. She herself uses a hearing prosthesis, and understands her patients very well.

A robot at the operating table
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A robot at the operating table

Fresenius Helios uses the latest robotic technology to make surgery gentler for patients – for example at Helios Hospital Erfurt in Germany.

Growing up with parenteral nutrition
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Europe

Growing up with parenteral nutrition

How two brave adventurers from Switzerland are exploring the world step-by-step.

From a local pharmacy to a global corporation
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From a local pharmacy to a global corporation

As a leading global healthcare group we are dedicated to medicine and human health - values we have upheld since our founding as a pharmacy lab in 1912.

Fresenius Medical Care, the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, today announced changes to the Management Board effective on January 1, 2022. They follow a unanimous decision by the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care Management AG to adapt the composition of the Management Board to the company’s new operating model, which is being launched in 2023.

The new, globally operating Care Delivery segment, in which the company is combining its global healthcare services business, will be led by William Valle (61), currently CEO of Fresenius Medical Care North America. Dr. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß (58), currently CEO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, will take over responsibility for the new, globally operating Care Enablement segment, in which Fresenius Medical Care is consolidating its previously decentralized healthcare products business under a global MedTech umbrella. 

Rice Powell (66) will continue to serve as Fresenius Medical Care’s CEO, and the Global Medical Office will continue to be led by Franklin W. Maddux, MD (64). Chief Financial Officer Helen Giza (53) will be taking on the additional role of Chief Transformation Officer.

Harry de Wit (59), CEO for Asia-Pacific, Kent Wanzek (62), CEO for Global Manufacturing, Quality and Supply (GMQS), and Dr. Olaf Schermeier (49), CEO for Global Research and Development, will move from the Fresenius Medical Care Management Board to the Fresenius Medical Care Executive Committee. 

During the transition phase, Harry de Wit will continue leading the business in the Asia-Pacific region and take on additional responsibility for EMEA. Kent Wanzek will continue to have responsibility for GMQS, with a focus on the full transition of its activities into the new Care Enablement organization. Dr. Olaf Schermeier will take over the leadership of the Critical Care business and Fresenius Medical Care Ventures, two of the company’s most important growth areas within the Care Enablement segment. All three will be reporting to Dr. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß. In 2022, the current country organizations will be mapped, and will subsequently be transitioned to the new operating model.

Stephan Sturm, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care Management AG, said: “The Supervisory Board fully supports the upcoming reorganization as it will strengthen Fresenius Medical Care and lay the foundations for the company’s continued, successful development. Our special thanks and respect go to Harry de Wit, Kent Wanzek and Olaf Schermeier. They have made valuable contributions on the Management Board over the years, and now stand ready to assume responsibility in new roles. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I wish the entire management team and our employees every success, as we build new and robust organizational structures that will stand the test of time.”

Rice Powell, CEO of Fresenius Medical Care, said: “2022 will be a significant year of transition as we move toward our new operating model as a leaner, and at the same time stronger, basis for executing our growth strategy. I look forward to the continued cooperation with our leadership team and all Fresenius Medical Care colleagues. It is a lot of work to make this work, but I’m sure that with the new operating model and the resulting changes we are setting the course for a successful future for Fresenius Medical Care – for the benefit of all the company’s stakeholders.”

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.

Fresenius is covered by the leading rating agencies Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch. The following table shows Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA's current ratings.

Rating

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Corporate Credit Rating

BBB Baa3 BBB-

Outlook

stable stable stable

Fresenius Capital Markets Day 2024

Our Fresenius Capital Markets Day 2024 took place on June 5, 2024 in London.

During the event, we presented and discussed Fresenius Helios’ role as Operating Company within #FutureFresenius, elaborated on its strategy in more detail and provided in-depth information on Fresenius Helios’ operating businesses and growth prospects.

Presenters were Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius, and Robert Möller, CEO of Fresenius Helios, and his management team.

A recording of the Capital Markets Day is available below in various languages.

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The Fresenius Capital Markets Day took place in London on May 25, 2023, in a hybrid format. A replay of the webcast is available.

As part of the event, we presented and discussed Fresenius Kabi’s role as Operating Company within #FutureFresenius, elaborated on its “Vision 2026” in more detail and provided in-depth information on the company’s operating businesses and growth prospects.

Presenters were Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius, and Pierluigi Antonelli, CEO of Fresenius Kabi, and his management team.

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Conference Call Q1 2025

May 07, 2025 - 01:30 pm
Bad Homburg, Germany

Conference Call Q1 2025

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Financial Highlights FY/24

Group Revenue 1

21526 m

+8% 2

FY/23: €20,307 m

Group EBIT 1

2489 m

+10% 3

FY/23: €2,266 m

Net income 1, 4

1461 m

+13% 3

FY/23: €1,300 m

EPS 1, 4

2.59

+13% 3

FY/23: €2.31

KABI Revenue 1

8414 m

+10% 2

FY/23: €8,009 m

HELIOS Revenue

12739 m

+6% 1

FY/23: €11,952 m

1 Before special items

2 Organic growth rate adjusted for accounting effects related to Argentina hyperinflation

3 Growth rate at constant currency (cc) and adjusted for Argentina hyperinflation

4 Excluding Fresenius Medical Care

2024 – What a successful year!

Listen to CEO Michael Sen on how our #FutureFresenius transformation is clearly paying off: today, we are a simpler, more focused, and stronger healthcare company.

Tune in!

 

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The FX CorAL is the newest dialyzer in Fresenius Medical Care’s FX class of dialyzers.
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Fresenius Medical Care, the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, is launching a new dialyzer for hemodialysis, the FX CorAL®. Focal points of the new dialyzer’s development were clinical performance and hemocompatibility. The FX CorAL is already available in Switzerland and will be gradually introduced in Germany, France, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. Other countries in the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region will follow.

Dialysis patients often suffer from chronic inflammation caused by the accumulation of toxic substances and the regular contact of their blood with external substances. These inflammations reduce patients’ quality of life and contribute to the onset of cardiovascular diseases. The core of the new FX CorAL is its new Helixone® hydro membrane, which forms a special gel-like layer of water on the surface of the inner membrane that reduces protein adsorption while the blood is being cleaned. This is to achieve a lower induction of the immune response in the patient while maintaining high selective permeability for the removal of toxins and excess water.

Dr. Olaf Schermeier, Fresenius Medical Care’s Chief Executive Officer for Global Research & Development, said: “The well-being of our patients is at the heart of everything we do at Fresenius Medical Care. Combining clinical performance with hemocompatibility is a central element of our patient centered dialysis: It was with precisely this goal that we developed the new FX CorAL.”

Dr. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß, Chief Executive Officer for Fresenius Medical Care’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region, said: “We at Fresenius Medical Care are proud that every day we help to improve the lives of people with chronic kidney disease. We work continuously to further improve treatment quality for our patients. The launch of the new FX CorAL dialyzer in the EMEA region is another important step in this direction.”

The FX CorAL is the newest dialyzer in Fresenius Medical Care’s FX class of dialyzers, which use polysulfone, a special plastic with exceptional filtering and hemocompatibility characteristics. The special structure of the dialyzer’s fibers ensures that the dialysis fluid washes evenly around each fiber, improving clearance. A lateral blood inlet port prevents the bloodline from kinking during use, enabling a more homogenous blood flow and making treatment safer. In addition, all FX-class dialyzers are steam-sterilized and, owing to their light material, environmentally friendly. After receiving the CE-mark, the FX CorAL was introduced in Fresenius Medical Care’s NephroCare clinics and has already been used in more than 3 million treatments.

In hemodialysis, the dialyzer acts as an artificial kidney and takes over vital functions of the natural organ. Blood flows through as many as 20,000 extremely fine fibers, known as capillaries, which are clustered in a plastic tube approximately 30 centimeters (12 inches) long. Metabolic toxins and excess water are filtered from the blood through these capillaries, and then flushed out of the body with dialysis fluid. Blood cells and vital proteins, however, remain in the blood. This treatment is usually administered three times a week and lasts three to six hours per treatment.

About 43 percent of all dialyzers sold worldwide come from Fresenius Medical Care’s development and production sites.

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.

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December 08, 2021
Bad Homburg, Germany

Berenberg European Conference

Quirónsalud, the largest private hospital group in Spain and part of Fresenius Helios, has signed agreements to acquire Centro Oncológico de Antioquia (COA) and Clínica Clofán, further expanding the company’s presence in Colombia. The clinics, located in Colombia's second largest city Medellín, will become part of Quirónsalud’s existing healthcare network in the country, which already comprises six hospitals and ten diagnostic centers.

COA is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It has 75 beds, four operating rooms, and specialized centers for nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and bone marrow transplants. Clínica Clofán is the second largest ophthalmic center in the city, with ten operating rooms and further dedicated facilities for treating even severe ophthalmic diseases and performing complex procedures.

Both clinics offer state-of-the-art medical standards and technology to their patients and are regarded as leading medical facilities with highly renowned physicians. Together they generate sales of around €30 million.

The acquisition is another important step in strengthening Fresenius Helios’ presence in the growing and consolidating healthcare services markets in Latin America.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, pending anti-trust clearance of the Colombian authorities. Fresenius Helios expects the acquisition to be accretive to Fresenius’ Group net income  already in fiscal year 2022.

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, e.g. changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, results of clinical trials, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. Fresenius does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

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