RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG

Bundeskartellamt has cleared the change of ownership to Helios for the hospital in Cuxhaven | Transfer of ownership without delay

Bad Neustadt / Saale, August 5, 2014

Following a second review of regional competition the German Bundeskartellamt (Federal Anti-Trust Office) cleared the change of ownership to Helios for the hospital in Cuxhaven, thereby allowing RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG to transfer the facility without delay to Fresenius / Helios on a corresponding contractual basis.

"We welcome the decision by the Federal Anti-Trust Office and the uncomplicated transfer to Helios which has put an end to the uncertainty which has undoubtedly been a heavy burden of its own on the employees and which results in a secure future for the facility," said CEO Dr. med. Dr. jur. Martin Siebert.

Meanwhile RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG continues to press ahead consistently with its strategic re-orientation.

RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG is one of the largest healthcare providers in Germany. With ten hospitals in five locations and a total of 5,300 beds the company intends to expand its expertise in science-driven medical care. The hospitals in Boizenburg and Waltershausen-Friedrichroda also currently belong to the corporate group. A total of approx. 15,000 employees work for RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG.

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RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG

Achim Struchholz
Group Division Head of Corporate Communication
Schlossplatz 1
97616 Bad Neustadt / Saale
Telephone: + 49 - 9771 65-1327
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E-Mail: kommunikation@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com

Dr. Kai G. Klinger
Head of Investor Relations
Schlossplatz 1
97616 Bad Neustadt / Saale
Telephone: + 49 - 9771 65-1318
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E-Mail: kai.klinger@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com




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