Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ("the company"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced revised outlook for revenue to be approximately 1.0% to 2.0% below the US-Dollar 13 billion benchmark. The impact on the revenue is predominately due to significant weakening of the Euro and other currencies against the US-Dollar in the fourth quarter of 2011. Nevertheless, the company continues to confirm its earnings after tax target in US-Dollar although expectations are that the net income attributable to the company will be at the low end of the target range of US-Dollar 1,070-1,090 million, principally due to the additional one-time costs incurred in 2011 related to acquisitions.
Ben Lipps, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care: "The company is having another excellent year in 2011, meeting also the challenges of the reimbursement reform in the United States, growing our business substantially in all regions and managing the integration of a number of significant acquisitions."
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,874 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 228,239 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care, visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
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 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 Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ("the company"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, is entering the dialysis services market in Ecuador. Effective December 1, the company has acquired eight private dialysis clinics which currently treat over 1,000 dialysis patients. The clinics are located in highly populated areas of Ecuador: Manabi province in the northwest, Guayaquil in the southwest, and the capital Quito. Fresenius Medical Care acquired them from an Ecuadorian family. The clinics will add around $17 million in annual revenue and are expected to be accretive to earnings in the first year after closing of the transaction. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Fresenius Medical Care has also agreed to acquire Nefrocontrol S.A., its local distribution partner in Ecuador since 1992, from the same owners. This acquisition will add another $7.5 million in annual revenue.
Both acquisitions will significantly strengthen Fresenius Medical Care's position in the dialysis market in Ecuador – a country in which currently over 6,000 patients require regular dialysis treatment. The number of dialysis patients in Ecuador is growing more rapidly than in most Latin American countries. To meet this rising demand, Fresenius Medical Care plans to expand the capacity of the acquired clinics.
"As a vertically integrated provider, we're delighted to offer patients in Ecuador top-quality dialysis services and products from a single source," said Dr. Emanuele Gatti, chief executive officer for Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and global chief strategist of Fresenius Medical Care. "We aim to further expand our presence in Ecuador in the medium to long term. Our main objective is to provide the growing number of dialysis patients in the country with the best treatment possible."
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,874 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 228,239 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care, visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
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 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 Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (the "company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced its intention to sell U.S. dollar and euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (together the "senior notes") of $1.2 billion and €250 million. The tranches will have a maturity between 7.5 and 10 years. Proceeds from the offerings are intended to be used for acquisitions, including the acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc., to refinance indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
The dollar-denominated senior notes will be issued by Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. and the euro-denominated senior notes will be issued by FMC Finance VIII S.A. Both issuers are wholly owned subsidiaries of the company. The senior notes will be offered through a private placement to institutional investors and will be guaranteed jointly and severally by the company and its subsidiaries, Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH.
The proposed offering will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The senior notes will be offered in the U.S. to "qualified institutional buyers" (QIBs) pursuant to the exemption from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, and in exempted "offshore transactions" pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The senior notes may not be offered or sold in the U.S. unless registered under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Application has been made for admission of the senior notes to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,874 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 228,239 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care, visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
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 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.
The information contained in this release may not be issued or distributed in or into Canada, Australia or Japan and does not constitute an offer to sell nor an invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwise acquire securities in Canada, Australia or Japan.
This release does not constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer or invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwise acquire, any securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A., or Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. or Fresenius Medical Care or any present or future member of its group nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract to purchase or subscribe for any securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A. or Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. or Fresenius Medical Care or any member of its group. In particular, this release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to purchase any securities in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), and securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A. and Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care may not be offered or sold in the United States of America or to United States persons absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (the "company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, successfully placed three tranches of U.S. dollar and euro-denominated senior unsecured notes (together the "senior notes"). Proceeds amounting to approximately $1.82 billion are intended to be used for acquisitions, including the acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc., to refinance indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
The coupon for the dollar-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of $800 million due 2019 will be 5.625% and the coupon for the dollar-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of $700 million due 2022 will be 5.875%. The coupon for the euro-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of €250 million due 2019 will be 5.25%. All tranches were issued at par.
Michael Brosnan, chief financial officer of the company, commented: "This is the largest placement of senior notes in the history of Fresenius Medical Care and an important step in the financing of our growth strategy. We are very pleased to have successfully completed this offering at favorable rates in an overall challenging market environment. We believe this demonstrates that investors continue to recognize our financial stability and sustainable financial strength."
The dollar-denominated senior notes were offered by Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. and the euro-denominated senior notes were offered by FMC Finance VIII S.A. Both issuers are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the company. The senior notes were offered through a private placement to institutional investors and will be guaranteed jointly and severally by the company and its subsidiaries, Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH.
The senior notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, but were offered to "qualified institutional buyers" (QIBs) in the U.S. pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and in exempted "offshore transactions" pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The senior notes may not be offered or sold in the U.S. unless registered under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Application has been made for admission of the senior notes to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,874 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 228,239 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care, visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
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 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.
The information contained in this release may not be issued or distributed in or into Canada, Australia or Japan and does not constitute an offer to sell nor an invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwise acquire securities in Canada, Australia or Japan.
This release does not constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer or invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwise acquire, any securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A., or Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. or Fresenius Medical Care or any present or future member of its group nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract to purchase or subscribe for any securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A. or Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. or Fresenius Medical Care or any member of its group. In particular, this release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to purchase any securities in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), and securities of FMC Finance VIII S.A. and Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care may not be offered or sold in the United States of America or to United States persons absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.
4th Quarter 2011 Summary:
| Net revenue |
$3,323 million |
+5% |
| Operating income (EBIT) |
$587 million |
+9% |
| Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA |
$310 million |
+14% |
| Earnings per share |
$1.02 |
+14% |
Full Year 2011 Summary:
| Net revenue |
$12,795 million |
+6% |
| Operating income (EBIT) |
$2,075 million |
+8% |
| Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA |
$1 ,071 million |
+9% |
| Earnings per share |
$3.54 |
+9% |
| Dividend Proposal Ordinary share |
€0.69 |
+6% |
| Preference share |
€0.71 |
+6% |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (the "company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011.
4th-Quarter 2011:
Revenue
Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased by 5% to $3,323 million (+6% at constant currency) compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Organic revenue growth worldwide was 3%. Dialysis services revenue grew by 3% to $2,435 million (+4% at constant currency) and dialysis product revenue increased by 9% to $888 million (+10% at constant currency).
North America revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased by 1% to $2,096 million including the impact of the new Medicare end-stage renal disease prospective payment system in the United States. Dialysis services revenue increased by 1% to $1,882 million with a same market growth of 3%. Average revenue per treatment for U.S. clinics decreased to $351 in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $355 for the corresponding quarter in 2010 reflecting the implementation of the new prospective payment system. Dialysis product revenue increased by 2% to $214 million, mainly as a result of increased sales of hemodialysis products partially offset by lower pricing of renal pharmaceuticals.
International revenue increased by 12% to $1,223 million (+14% at constant currency). Organic revenue growth was 8%. Dialysis services revenue increased by 13% to $553 million (+16% at constant currency). Dialysis product revenue increased by 11% to $669 million and increased by 12% at constant currency, mainly driven by higher sales of peritoneal dialysis products, dialysis machines, dialyzers, products for acute care treatments and renal pharmaceuticals.
Earnings
Operating income (EBIT) for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased by 9% to $587 million compared to $539 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. This resulted in an operating margin of 17.7% for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to 17.0% for the corresponding quarter in 2010.
In North America, the operating margin increased from 17.9% in the fourth quarter of 2010 to 19.1% in the fourth quarter of 2011. This increase was favorably influenced by the development of pharmaceutical costs. Average costs per treatment for U.S. clinics decreased to $279 in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $287 for the corresponding quarter in 2010.
In the International segment, the operating margin increased from 18.0% to 18.7% mainly due to favorable exchange rate effects and business growth in Asia-Pacific.
Net interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $82 million compared to $74 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. This development was mainly attributable to the higher level of financial debt as a result of the issuance of various tranches of senior notes over the course of 2011.
Income tax expense was $165 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $169 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The effective tax rate decreased to 32.7% from 36.3%.
Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $310 million, an increase of 14% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2010.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of 2011 rose by 14% to $1.02 per ordinary share compared to $0.90 for the fourth quarter of 2010. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the fourth quarter of 2011 was approximately 303.9 million shares compared to 302.1 million shares for the fourth quarter of 2010. The increase in shares outstanding resulted from stock option exercises in the past 12 months.
Cash Flow
In the fourth quarter of 2011, the company generated $497 million in cash from operations, an increase of 46% compared to the corresponding figure last year and representing approximately 15% of revenue. The cash flow generation was supported by increased earnings, a favorable development of days sales outstanding (DSO) compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 and lower income tax payments.
A total of $191 million in cash was spent for capital expenditures, net of disposals. Free cash flow before acquisitions was $306 million compared to $173 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. A total of $604 million in cash was spent for acquisitions, net of divestitures. Free cash flow after acquisitions and divestitures was minus $298 million compared to minus $75 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Full Year 2011:
Revenue and Earnings
Net revenue for the full year 2011 increased by 6% to $12,795 million (+5% at constant currency) compared to the full year 2010 and in line with our guidance. Organic revenue growth was 2% in the full year 2011.
Operating income (EBIT) for the full year 2011 increased by 8% to $2,075 million compared to $1,924 million in 2010, resulting in an operating margin of 16.2% compared to 16.0% for the full year 2010.
Net interest expense for the full year 2011 was $297 million compared to $280 million in the same period of 2010.
Income tax expense for the full year 2011 was $601 million compared to $578 million in the same period in 2010, reflecting effective tax rates of 33.8% and 35.2%, respectively.
For the full year 2011, net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA was $1,071 million, up by 9% from the full year 2010 and in line with our guidance.
In the full year 2011, earnings per ordinary share rose by 9% to $3.54. The weighted average number of shares outstanding during the full year 2011 was approximately 303.0 million.
Cash Flow
Cash from operations during 2011 was $1,446 million compared to $1,368 million for the same period in 2010, representing approximately 11% of revenue and above our targeted 10% level.
A total of $570 million in cash was spent for capital expenditures, net of disposals. Free cash flow before acquisitions for the full year 2011 was $876 million compared to $861 million in the same period in 2010. A total of $1,775 million in cash was spent for acquisitions, net of divestitures. Free cash flow after acquisitions and divestitures was minus $899 million compared to $243 million in the last year.
Please refer to the attachments for a complete overview on the fourth quarter and the full year of 2011.
Patients – Clinics – Treatments
As of December 31, 2011, Fresenius Medical Care treated 233,156 patients worldwide, which represents a 9% increase compared to the previous year's figure. North America provided dialysis treatments for 142,319 patients, an increase of 3%. Including 21 clinics managed by Fresenius Medical Care North America, the number of patients in North America was 143,679. The International segment provided dialysis treatments to 90,837 patients, an increase of 18% over the prior year's figure.
As of December 31, 2011, the company operated a total of 2,898 clinics worldwide, which represents a 6% increase compared to the previous year's figure. The number of clinics is comprised of 1,838 clinics in North America (1,859 including managed clinics), and 1,060 clinics in the International segment, representing an increase of 2% and 13%, respectively.
During the full year 2011, Fresenius Medical Care delivered approximately 34.39 million dialysis treatments worldwide. This represents an increase of 9% compared to last year's figure. North America accounted for 21.61 million treatments, an increase of 4%. The International segment delivered 12.78 million treatments, an increase of 18%.
Employees
As of December 31, 2011, Fresenius Medical Care had 79,159 employees (full-time equivalents) worldwide compared to 73,452 employees at the end of 2010. This increase of more than 5,700 employees is due to overall growth in the company's business and acquisitions.
Dividend
The company intends to continue its earnings-driven dividend policy. At the Annual General Meeting to be held on May 10, 2012, shareholders will be asked to approve a dividend of €0.69 per ordinary share, an increase of 6% from 2010 (€0.65). For the 15th consecutive year, shareholders can expect to receive an increased annual dividend.
Debt/EBITDA Ratio
The ratio of debt to Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased from 2.38 at the end of 2010 to 2.69 at the end of 2011. The debt/EBITDA ratio at the end of the third quarter 2011 was 2.55.
Rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services rates the company's corporate credit as ‘BB' with a ‘positive' outlook. Moody's rates the company's corporate credit as ‘Ba1' with a ‘stable' outlook, and Fitch rates the company's corporate credit as ‘BB+' with a ‘stable' outlook. For further information on Fresenius Medical Care's credit ratings, maturity profiles and credit instruments, please visit our website at www.fmc-ag.com / Investor Relations / Credit Relations.
Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. Formation Completed
After the recent clearance by the European Union antitrust commissions, the formation of Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. was completed globally on November 1, 2011.
Acquisition of American Access Care Completed
The American Accesss Care (AAC) acquisition was closed effective October 1, 2011. AAC operates 28 freestanding out-patient centers primarily dedicated to serving vascular access needs of dialysis patients. The acquired operations will add approximately $175 million in annual revenue and are expected to be accretive to earnings in the first year after closing of the transaction.
Acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc.
The acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc. is on schedule and is still expected to close in the first quarter of 2012.
Issuance of Senior Notes
In January 2012, Fresenius Medical Care successfully completed the largest placement of senior notes in the history of the company. Proceeds from the offering of three tranches of U.S. dollar and euro-denominated senior unsecured notes amounting to approximately $1.81 billion are intended to be used for acquisitions, including the acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc., to refinance indebtedness and for general corporate purposes. The coupon for the dollar-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of $800 million due 2019 is 5.625% and the coupon for the dollar-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of $700 million due 2022 is 5.875%. The coupon for the euro-denominated senior notes in the principal amount of €250 million due 2019 is 5.25%. All tranches were issued at par.
Issuance of floating rate senior notes
In October 2011, Fresenius Medical Care issued euro-denominated floating rate senior notes in the principal amount of €100 million, due 2016. The coupon is equal to the three-month Euribor rate plus 350 basis points.
Outlook for 2012
For the year 2012, the company expects revenue to grow to around $14 billion. This takes into account a change in US-GAAP1) in the presentation of U.S. dialysis service revenue which will be shown net of the provision for bad debt. Based on the comparable revenue for 2011 of $12,571 million the revenue outlook represents an increase of 11% and between 13% and 15% based on constant currencies.
Net income is expected to grow to around $1.3 billion and net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is expected to grow to around $1.14 billion with operating margins forecast to increase to approximately 16.9%.
For 2012, the company expects to spend around $700 million on capital expenditures and around $1.8 billion on acquisitions. The debt/EBITDA ratio is expected to be below 3.0 by the end of 2012.
"We are very pleased to have achieved another year of record results in 2011. In the past 15 years, since the foundation of the company, Fresenius Medical Care has been able to quadruple its sales and to increase its earnings tenfold. With our strong performance in 2011 we are proposing to deliver our fifteenth consecutive dividend increase to our shareholders", said Ben Lipps, chief executive officer of Fresenius Medical Care. "We successfully handled the implementation of the new reimbursement system in the U.S. and have made good progress on our growth initiatives. We are confident that we will continue our strong performance targeting another record year in 2012."
1) First time adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 954-605 in 2012 (Patient service revenue less provision for bad debt).
Video Webcast
Fresenius Medical Care will hold a press conference at its headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany, to discuss the results of the fourth quarter and the full year of 2011 on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at 10 am CET. The Company cordially invites journalists to view the live video webcast at the Company's website www.fmc-ag.com in the section "News and Press / Video service". A replay will be available shortly after the meeting.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2.1 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,898 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 233,156 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
Legal 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 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.
APP Pharmaceuticals ("APP"), a subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi, has received a warning letter dated 22 February 2012 from the New York District FDA office regarding the Company's Grand Island plant. The warning letter follows an inspection at the facility which concluded in July 2011. The Company responded on 27 July 2011 detailing the corrective and preventative actions planned to address the Agency's concerns, and since then has made significant progress in collaboration with the FDA in remedying these issues. In addition, the warning letter refers to the marketing status of five ‘grandfathered' generic products with a total annual sales volume of approx. €15 million.
The Company has full confidence in the quality of the products it has distributed from the Grand Island facility and expects to continue production at the plant. We believe that the ongoing enhancement efforts can be successfully completed without disrupting output.
Both APP and Fresenius Kabi are committed to the highest standards of quality and compliance in manufacturing across its global operations. We regard our relationship with the FDA as critical to both our past and future success, and we will continue to work constructively and expeditiously with the Agency to resolve all the issues addressed in the warning letter.
APP will respond to the FDA within the required 15 working day time frame. No material sales and earnings impact on Fresenius Kabi's U.S. business is expected, and Fresenius Kabi fully confirms its 2012 guidance.
Fresenius is a health care group with international operations, providing products and services for dialysis, hospital and outpatient medical care. In 2011, Group sales were €16.5 billion. On December 31, 2011, the Fresenius Group had 149,351 employees worldwide.
For more information visit the company's website at www.fresenius.com.
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 SE & Co. KGaA
Registered Office: Bad Homburg, Germany
Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Bad Homburg, HRB 11852
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Gerd Krick
General Partner: Fresenius Management SE
Registered Office: Bad Homburg, Germany
Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Bad Homburg, HRB 11673
Management Board: Dr. Ulf M. Schneider (Chairman), Rainer Baule, Dr. Francesco De Meo, Dr. Jürgen Götz, Dr. Ben Lipps, Stephan Sturm, Dr. Ernst Wastler
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Gerd Krick
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ("the company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced that Standard & Poor's has upgraded the corporate credit rating of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA to ‘BB+' from ‘BB'. In addition, the agency also raised the ratings of Fresenius Medical Care's various unsecured senior notes to ‘BB+' from ‘BB'. The agency affirmed the ‘BBB-‘ issue rating on Fresenius Medical Care's senior secured credit facilities. A stable outlook has been assigned to all ratings.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2.1 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,898 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 233,156 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
Legal 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 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 Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (the "company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced that Fresenius Medical Care North America has closed the acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc., the holding company of Liberty Dialysis and Renal Advantage. The closing follows the completion of the review of the transaction and issuance of a consent decree by the United States' Federal Trade Commission. In connection with the consent decree, Fresenius Medical Care intends to divest 62 dialysis clinics. The acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings, Inc. is expected to add annual revenues of around $700 million and 201 clinics to Fresenius Medical Care's network for an investment, net of proceeds from the divestiture, of approximately $1.5 billion.
Rice Powell, chief executive officer of Fresenius Medical Care North America and deputy chairman of Fresenius Medical Care, commented: "We're excited to add the teams from Liberty Dialysis and Renal Advantage to our network. Both companies have shown superior growth and solid clinical outcomes, which are testaments to the strength of their management teams and the dedication of their physician leadership. The combination of these businesses with the resources and committed team at Fresenius Medical Care will further enhance our standing as North America's premier renal care network."
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2.1 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,898 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 233,156 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
Legal 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 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 Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ("the company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced a change in the Management Board. Rice Powell will succeed Dr. Ben J. Lipps as CEO of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA and Chairman of the Management Board, effective January 1, 2013. The appointment of Rice Powell is part of the company's succession plan to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
Rice Powell, who currently serves as CEO of Fresenius Medical Care North America, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Fresenius Medical Care Management Board in December 2009. Rice Powell has been a member of the Fresenius Medical Care Management Board since 2004, and has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry. From 1978 to 1996, he held various management positions, among others, at Baxter International Inc., and Biogen Inc. in the U.S. Under his leadership, Fresenius Medical Care has significantly expanded its market-leading position in North America and successfully managed the implementation of the new bundled reimbursement system in the U.S.
The contract of the Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer Ben Lipps expires on December 31, 2012, at which time he will retire from the Management Board. Ben Lipps has served in the Fresenius dialysis division since 1985, when revenue was approximately € 104 million.
Ben Lipps was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board in 1999. Under his leadership, Fresenius Medical Care increased its annual revenue from $3.8 billion in 1999, to $12.8 billion in 2011. Today, Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services.
In recognition of his extraordinary achievements and unique expertise Dr. Ben Lipps has been appointed Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Fresenius Medical Care AG & CO KGaA and Fresenius Medical Care Management AG, effective January 1, 2013.
Ben Lipps, Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius Medical Care and Chairman of the Management Board, said: "We are pleased to facilitate an orderly transition process with the decision to appoint Rice Powell as CEO and Chairman of the Fresenius Medical Care Management Board, effective January 1, 2013. Rice Powell's successful record and his extensive management experience within Fresenius Medical Care and the health care field qualify him superbly for the Chairman and CEO position. I look forward to continuing our close working relationship during this transition period and will stay closely involved with the company."
Ulf Mark Schneider, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care Management AG, said: "Rice has made outstanding contributions to the success of Fresenius Medical Care. With his experience and excellent track record in the health care field, Rice's leadership will ensure the continued success of the company. We are looking forward to working with him in his new role. On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to express our deep gratitude and admiration for Ben's outstanding contributions in making Fresenius Medical Care the leading global dialysis company."
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2.1 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,898 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 233,156 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
Legal 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 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 Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ("the company" or "Fresenius Medical Care"), the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, announced today that Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) completed the sale of 45 dialysis clinics to Dialysis Newco, Inc. ("DSI Renal"). An additional ten clinics are expected to be sold to DSI Renal following receipt of state regulatory approvals.
The divestiture was required in connection with the Federal Trade Commission's clearance of FMCNA's acquisition of Liberty Dialysis Holdings Inc., the holding company of Liberty Dialysis and Renal Advantage, which closed on February 28, 2012.
Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis because of chronic kidney failure, a condition that affects more than 2.1 million individuals worldwide. Through its network of 2,898 dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatment to 233,156 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the world's leading provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.
For more information about Fresenius Medical Care, visit the Company's website at www.fmc-ag.com.
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 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.