Fresenius Group
Summary of the Fiscal Year Summary of the Fiscal Year
SALES
Consolidated sales increased by 9% to € 12,336 million in 2008. Excellent organic growth of 8% was achieved, while acquisitions contributed 5% to growth. Currency translation effects reduced sales by 4%.
- In North America, sales increased by 9% in constant currency due to a good organic growth of 5%. Net acquisitions contributed 4%.
- In Europe, sales grew by 14%, with organic sales contributing 9%.
- In emerging markets, strong organic growth rates continued, achieving 17% in Asia-Pacific and 18% in Latin America.
EARNINGS
Operating income (EBIT) adjusted for special items relating to the acquisition of APP Pharmaceuticals grew by 11% to € 1,727 million (2007: € 1,609 million). All the business segments contributed to this substantial growth.
| in million € | 2008 | 2007 | Change |
Change in |
| EBIT, adjusted | 1,727 | 1,609 | 7% | 11% |
| Net interest | -431 | -368 | -17% | -20% |
| Income taxes | -442 | -448 | 1% | -3% |
| Minority interest | -404 | -383 | -5% | -10% |
| Net income, adjustedt | 450 | 410 | 10% | 13% |
- Group net interest was € -431 million (2007: € -368 million). The change compared to the prior-year figure is mainly due to the financing of the APP acquisition.
- Net income before special items relating to the APP acquisition was € 450 million, an excellent increase of 13%. Adjusted earnings per ordinary and preference share rose by 11%.

