U.S.

Dr. Ben J. Lipps, Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius Medical Care, is honored twice in 2010 for his business achievements. The University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO), a non-profit organization that supports medical research into the prevention and treatment of kidneyKidneyTwo kidneys are located at the rear of the abdominal cavity, one each on the right and left side of the spinal column. These vital organs are approximately 12 cm long and weigh only around 160 grams each. The kidneys ensure a regulated acid-base balance by filtering excreta and producing urine. Approximately 1,500 liters of blood normally pass through the kidneys every 24 hours. diseases, presents Dr. Lipps with an award for his “outstanding achievement in business and industry for the benefit of kidney patients”. Dr. Lipps is also named “Strategist of the Year” for the second consecutive year; the strategy consulting firm Bain & Company, the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management and Financial Times Germany award this title to chief executives who provide their companies with a clear strategic direction, enabling them to achieve above-average increases in revenue, employment, profitability and capital market performance.

U.S.

In November, just in time for the most important industry conference, ASN Renal Week, and for the introduction of the new reimbursement system for dialysisDialysisForm of renal replacement therapy where a semipermeable membrane – in peritoneal dialysis the peritoneum of the patient, in hemodialysis the membrane of the dialyzer – is used to clean a patient’s blood. in the U.S., Fresenius Medical Care launches the 2008T, its latest series of hemodialysis machines for the North American market. The 2008T is the first therapy system approved in the U.S. that is equipped with both modern dialysis technology and innovative software for clinical treatment data. This means that doctors and clinic staff can quickly and easily capture the data needed to measure the quality of treatment, directly at the patient’s chairside. The purpose of the machine is not only to simplify day-to-day processes in the clinic and further improve clinical data and quality management, but also to support doctors and clinic operators in the U.S. in meeting requirements for documenting treatment outcomes as part of the new bundled reimbursement system.

GREAT BRITAIN

In September, Fresenius Medical Care invites analysts and investors to attend its “Capital Markets Day” near London. Board members and managers provide an insight into current business performance, present new products and processes and explain the current situation on the global markets as well as the goals for the coming financial years. The financial market experts are particularly interested in how the Company assesses the introduction of the new bundled reimbursement system in the U.S. The conference is streamed live on the internet. The aim of the Capital Markets Day is to provide analysts as well as institutional investors with as comprehensive and transparent a picture of Fresenius Medical Care as possible. This year’s event also includes the opportunity to view the latest generation of dialysis machines.

ARGENTINA

Fresenius Medical Care Argentina congratulates its patients on gaining their school-leaving diploma. The proud graduates were the first participants in a project launched by the Company together with the Ministry of Education for the Province of Buenos Aires: At four Fresenius Medical Care dialysis centers, around 80 adult patients are being taught by state teachers during their treatment, giving them the chance to gain their primary school diploma, which, in Argentina, is obtained after seven years of schooling. Around 35% of Fresenius Medical Care’s patients in Argentina do not have a school-leaving qualification. Their low level of education makes it difficult for them to find employment in an already tight labor market, and adds to the difficulties typically faced by people undergoing dialysis, especially the disciplined adherence to their treatment plan and the regular taking of medication.

U.S.

In November, Fresenius Medical Care signs a new partnership with the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), an organization that has worked to improve the quality of life of kidney patients for over 40 years. Together with the AAKP, Fresenius Medical Care will in future present a special award to patients who have been on dialysis treatment for 25 years or longer. The recipients of the award will be honored for their courage in spite of their illness, their healthy lifestyle and their discipline in adhering to their treatment plan, all of which make them role models for other patients.

U.S.

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) commends Fresenius Medical Care North America for its integrated crisis management program. Emergency experts from the IAEM praise the professional manner in which the Company responded to crises such as the severe earthquake in Haiti, the H1N1 pandemic and, previously, hurricanes on the U.S. coast, as setting an example for the entire industry.