Fresenius SE KGaA : implements stock split — first trading day planned for August 4

The stock split with capital increase from company funds approved by the Annual General Meeting in May will become effective on August 1, 2014, subject to entry in the commercial register. After close of trading, shareholders' deposits and the stock exchange listing will be converted. Trading at the new split-adjusted price is scheduled for August 4, 2014.

Every shareholder will receive two additional shares for each share held. With the stock split, Fresenius aims to promote trading activity and increase the stock's attractiveness for a broader group of investors.

Fresenius shares will continue to trade under ISIN DE0005785604.

Following the split, the subscribed capital of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA will amount to € 540,511,632 divided into 540,511,632 ordinary shares.

For American Depositary Receipt (ADR) investors:
In conjunction with the stock split, Fresenius will also change the ratio of its American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") which trade on OTCQX International Premier in the U.S. At present, 8 ADRs represent one underlying Fresenius share. This ratio will now change so that 4 ADRs represent one underlying share. The ratio change will come into effect on August 4, 2014.

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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.