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Group sales increased by 19% (9% in constant currency) to €27,626 million (2014: €23,231 million). Organic sales growth was 6%. Acquisitions contributed 4% and divestitures reduced sales by 1%. Currency translation had a positive effect of 10%.

Group EBIT* increased by 25% (13% in constant currency) to €3,958 million (2014: €3,158 million). The EBIT margin* increased to 14.3% (2014: 13.6%).

Group net income** before special items increased by 31% (21% in constant currency) to €1,423 million (2014: €1,086 million). Earnings per share** before special items increased by 30% (20% in constant currency) to €2.61 (2014: €2.01).

Group net income** including special items increased by 27% (17% in constant currency) to €1,358 million (2014: €1,067 million). Earnings per share** including special items increased by 27% (16% in constant currency) to €2.50 (2014: € 1.97).

Based on the strong financial results, the Management Board will propose to the Supervisory Board a dividend increase of 25% to €0.55 per share (2014: €0.44).

For 2016, Fresenius projects sales growth of 6% to 8% in constant currency. Net income*** is expected to grow by 8% to 12% in constant currency.

For 2019, Group sales are expected to reach €36 billion to €40 billion****. Group net income** is expected to increase to €2.0 billion to €2.25 billion****.

(Financial statements according to U.S. GAAP)

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

Bad Homburg v.d.H., February 24, 2016

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