Management Report
Results of Operations, Financial Position, Assets and Liabilities RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL POSITION, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES
In 2008, Fresenius undertook acquisitions in the areas of dialysis, infusion therapy, and hospital operations. The biggest acquisition was APP Pharmaceuticals. APP Pharmaceuticals is one of the leading manufacturers of IV drugs in North America. In 2008, APP achieved sales of US$ 777 million. The company was consolidated as from September 1, 2008.
Dabur Pharma, a leading supplier of generic drugs and active agents for cancer treatment based in New Delhi, India, was also consolidated as from September 1, 2008. The company achieved consolidated sales of approximately € 47 million in its 2007/2008 fiscal year (April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008).
