Fresenius Medical Care Reports Full Year 2007 Results
February 20, 2008Net revenue of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (“the Company”) was $9,720 million, up 14% compared to 2006. At constant currency, net revenue rose by 12%.
Operating income (EBIT) increased by 20% to $1,580 million compared to $1,318 million.
For the full year 2007, net income was $717 million, up 34% from 2006. Net income for 2007 increased by 25% compared to 2006 excluding the effects of one-time items in 2006.
For the eleventh consecutive year, shareholders can expect to receive an increased annual dividend. At the Annual General Meeting to be held on May 20, 2008, shareholders will be asked to approve a dividend per ordinary share of €0.54, an increase of 15% (2006: €0.47).
For the full year 2008, the Company expects to achieve revenue of more than $10.4 billion, an increase of more than 7%. Net income is expected to be between $805 million and $825 million in 2008, an increase of 12% to 15%. The Company expects to spend $650 to $750 million on capital expenditures and $150 to $250 million on acquisitions.
Fresenius SE (WKN 578560, 578563) holds approximately 36% of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA’s capital.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA,
Represented by Fresenius Medical Care Management AG,
Board of Management,
Bad Homburg v.d.H., February 20, 2008
Awards 2008
- LACP: Platinum Awards for the Annual Report 2007
- Institutional Investor: Best European Investor Relations in the Healthcare Sector in 2008
- Capital: Investor Relations Award 2008 for the best IR in the DAX
- Thomson Extel Surveys: IR Excellence Award 2008
- IR Global Rankings: Best IR Team and TOP 1 Online Annual Report in the Industry
Awards 2007
- Thomson Extel Surveys: Best IR Work in Europe 2007
- Institutional Investor: Best European Investor Relations in the Healthcare Sector in 2007
- Capital: Investor Relations Award 2007 for the best IR in the DAX
- Manager Magazin: Best Annual Report 2007 in the DAX
- LACP: Platinum Award for the Annual Report 2006




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