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The following schedule describes Fresenius Group’s allocation for its funded plans.

in % Allocation 2007 Allocation 2006 Target allocation
 
Categories of plan assets
   
   Equity securities 36.20 40.05 38.63
   Debt securities 60.81 57.34 59.52
   Real estate 0.41 1.07 0.74
   Other 2.58 1.54 1.11
Total 100.00 100.00 100.00
 

The overall expected long-term rate of return on assets of the Fresenius Group amounts to 7.06% compounded annually. Contributions to plan assets for the fiscal year 2008 are expected to amount to € 4 million.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS

Fresenius Group’s total expense under defined contribution plans for 2007 was € 20 million (2006: € 18 million). The main part relates to the North American savings plan, which employees of FMCH can join. Employees can deposit up to 75% of their pay up to an annual maximum of US$ 15,500 if under 50 years old (US$ 20,500 if 50 or over) under this savings plan. Fresenius Medical Care will match 50% of the employee deposit up to a maximum Company contribution of 3% of the employee’s pay. Fresenius Medical Care’s total expense under this defined contribution plan for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was € 17 million and € 16 million, respectively.