Standard & Poor’s has revised Fresenius’ corporate credit outlook to positive from stable in late December 2017. The corporate credit rating was affirmed. Hence, Fresenius is now rated BBB- with positive outlook by Standard & Poor’s. Fresenius is rated investment grade by all of the three leading rating agencies Standard & Poor’s, Moody's and Fitch.
Standard & Poor’s has revised Fresenius’ corporate credit outlook to positive from stable in late December 2017. The corporate credit rating was affirmed. Hence, Fresenius is now rated BBB- with positive outlook by Standard & Poor’s. Fresenius is rated investment grade by all of the three leading rating agencies Standard & Poor’s, Moody's and Fitch.
VAMED Vitality World has been named the “World’s Best Thermal Spa & Medical Wellness Operator 2017” at the World Spa Awards. Three VAMED Vitality World facilities – St. Martins Thermal Spa & Lodge and Thermal Spa Laa Hotel & Spa, both in Austria, and Aquaworld Resort Budapest in the Hungarian capital – also won in their individual categories. VAMED Vitality World, part of Fresenius Vamed, operates a total of nine spa and health resorts in Austria and Hungary.
VAMED Vitality World has been named the “World’s Best Thermal Spa & Medical Wellness Operator 2017” at the World Spa Awards. Three VAMED Vitality World facilities – St. Martins Thermal Spa & Lodge and Thermal Spa Laa Hotel & Spa, both in Austria, and Aquaworld Resort Budapest in the Hungarian capital – also won in their individual categories. VAMED Vitality World, part of Fresenius Vamed, operates a total of nine spa and health resorts in Austria and Hungary.
Bortezomib for intravenous use is the first and only available alternative to Bortezomib for Injection and is the newest addition to the company’s expanding oncology portfolio.
Fresenius expects meaningful positive effects from the tax reform legislation signed into law in the United States today. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2018.
The new legislation triggers the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities. This results in a one-time book gain of approximately EUR 90 million, to be reflected in Fresenius’ 2017 Group net income*. Thereof, approximately EUR 30 million are attributable to Fresenius Kabi and approximately EUR 60 million** to Fresenius Medical Care.
Fresenius will report FY17 results and provide FY18 guidance including details on recurring tax effects resulting from the US tax reform on February 27, 2018.
*Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
**Based on Fresenius’ 31% shareholding in Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
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.
Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and services, expects material positive effects from the tax reform legislation signed into law in the United States today. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2018.
In particular, the new legislation triggers the re-evaluation of deferred tax liabilities. This results in a one-time book gain of around 200 million Euros, to be reflected in 2017 Earnings After Tax.
On February 27, 2018 the company will release its 2017 business results and discuss the ongoing tax effect as part of its guidance for 2018.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 3 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of 3,714 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for 317,792 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Along with the core business, the company focuses on expanding the range of related medical services in the field of Care Coordination. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).
For more information visit the Company’s website at www.freseniusmedicalcare.com.
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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 certain factors, including changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, 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 expects meaningful positive effects from the tax reform legislation signed into law in the United States today. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2018.
The new legislation triggers the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities. This results in a one-time book gain of approximately EUR 90 million, to be reflected in Fresenius’ 2017 Group net income1. Thereof, approximately EUR 30 million are attributable to Fresenius Kabi and approximately EUR 60 million2 to Fresenius Medical Care.
Fresenius will report FY17 results and provide FY18 guidance including details on recurring tax effects resulting from the US tax reform on February 27, 2018.
1 Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
2 Based on Fresenius’ 31% shareholding in Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
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.
September 15, 2018
Paris, France
ERS
International Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS)
15.9. - 19.9.2018