DGAP-Adhoc: Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA: Fresenius raises 2015 earnings guidance


Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA  / Key word(s): Change in Forecast

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Fresenius raises 2015 earnings guidance

Based on positive business prospects, Fresenius raises its earnings
guidance for 2015.

Fresenius now expects net income* growth of 13% to 16% in constant
currency. Previously, the company expected net income* growth of 9% to 12%
in constant currency. The company fully confirms its Group sales guidance.
Sales are expected to increase by 7% to 10% in constant currency.

In the United States, Fresenius Kabi exceeded our expectations in the first
months of 2015. Due to significantly improved prospects in the U.S.,
Fresenius Kabi raises its outlook for 2015. For 2015, Fresenius Kabi now
expects organic sales growth of 4% to 7%. EBIT growth in constant currency
is expected to be in the range of 11% to 14%. Previously, Fresenius Kabi
projected organic sales growth of 3% to 5% and an EBIT growth in constant
currency in the range of 4% to 6%.

* Net income attributable to shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA; 2015
before integration costs (~EUR10 million before tax for hospitals acquired
from Rhön-Klinikum AG), before costs for the efficiency program at
Fresenius Kabi (~EUR100 million before tax), and before the disposal gain
from the divestment of two HELIOS hospitals (EUR34 million before tax);
2014 before special items

(Financial statements according to U.S. GAAP)

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, 
represented by Fresenius Management SE, 
Board of Management

Bad Homburg v.d.H., April 29, 2015

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Language:     English
Company:      Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
              Else-Kröner-Straße 1
              61352 Bad Homburg v.d.H.
              Germany
Phone:        +49 (0)6172 608-2485
Fax:          +49 (0)6172 608-2488
E-mail:       ir-fre@fresenius.com
Internet:     www.fresenius.com
ISIN:         DE0005785604
WKN:          578560 
Indices:      DAX
Listed:       Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard),
              Munich; Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg,
              Hanover, Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX
 
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