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Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS), the world's leading provider of renal disease products and services, has announced the appointment of Joseph E. Turk as new Management Board Member and CEO of Care Enablement, effective January 1, 2026.

Turk, currently Executive VP of Global Home and Critical Care Therapies and Head of US Commercial Operations, will succeed Dr. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß, who plans to retire by year-end 2025. Having joined FMS in 2019 following the NxStage Medical acquisition, Turk brings extensive experience from roles at Boston Scientific, McKinsey & Company, and Deloitte.

The company serves approximately 300,000 dialysis patients through 3,676 clinics worldwide and maintains its position as the leading provider of dialysis products including machines and dialyzers.

Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS) has announced significant developments in its Value-Based Care (VBC) segment. The company invested EUR 312 million to increase its ownership stake in Interwell Health (IWH) by purchasing shares from non-physician investors, accelerating the timeline set during the 2022 merger.

IWH has demonstrated strong performance, partnering with over 2,200 nephrologists in the U.S. and generating EUR 1,035 million in revenue for H1 2025, with 23.5% revenue growth. Additionally, FMS appointed Tommy P. O'Connor as the new CEO of Interwell Health and VBC segment leader, effective October 1, 2025, replacing Robert Sepucha.

Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS), the global leader in renal disease products and services, has announced the launch of a significant share buyback program. The company will initiate a first tranche of up to EUR 600 million, part of a larger EUR 1 billion total buyback program spanning two years.

The initial tranche is scheduled to complete by April 30, 2026, while the overall program will run until August 10, 2027. This initiative is a key component of FME's new capital allocation framework and FME Reignite strategy, aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The company serves approximately 300,000 dialysis patients through its network of 3,676 clinics worldwide.

Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS) reported strong Q2 2025 results with 7% organic revenue growth and 13% operating income growth at constant currency. The company achieved revenue of EUR 4,792 million and operating income of EUR 425 million.

Key highlights include FME25+ savings of EUR 58 million, a 75% improvement in operating cash flow, and net leverage ratio improvement to 2.7x. The company plans to initiate its first tranche of a EUR 1 billion share buyback in August 2025.

Despite flat U.S. treatment volumes due to elevated mortality, patient referrals showed strong momentum. The company confirmed its FY 2025 outlook, expecting positive to low-single-digit revenue growth and high-teens to high-twenties operating income growth.

Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS) announced a strategic collaboration between its research organization Frenova, Nephronomics, and GENEWIZ by Azenta Life Sciences to advance genomic analysis of kidney disease through the My Reason® genomics program.

The collaboration leverages Frenova's registry of over 35,000 participants (targeting 50,000 in two years) to create the world's largest cardio-kidney-metabolic disease database. GENEWIZ will provide DNA sequencing and biospecimen storage, while Nephronomics holds exclusive commercial rights to develop targeted therapies using AI/ML models.

This initiative aims to transform kidney care through personalized medicine by analyzing genetic mechanisms underlying kidney, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases.

Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:FMS), the global leader in renal disease products and services, has expanded its High-Volume Hemodiafiltration (HighVolumeHDF) therapy in Mexico through a partnership with CCINSHAE. The two-year contract includes installing 150 Fresenius Medical Care 5008S CorDiax systems across seven CCINSHAE centers in Mexico City.

The program now treats 240 new uninsured CCINSHAE patients and 410 regular insured patients. Clinical studies, including the CONVINCE Trial, showed HighVolumeHDF therapy reduces all-cause mortality by 23% compared to standard high-flux hemodialysis. Following FDA clearance of its 5008X CAREsystem in May 2025, Fresenius plans to launch HighVolumeHDF in the U.S. market by 2026.

Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) unveiled its new FME Reignite strategy, focusing on value creation through three key elements: Reignite the core, growth and innovation, and culture. The company aims to achieve mid-teens operating income margins by 2030 through operational excellence and innovation. Key announcements include the U.S. launch of the 5008X dialysis machine, expansion of FME25+ savings target by EUR 300M to EUR 1.05B by 2027, and a new capital allocation framework. The company will invest EUR 0.8-1.0B annually in core business growth while implementing a shareholder-friendly policy with 30-40% dividend payout and a EUR 1B share buyback program. FME also introduced Value-Based Care as a separate operating segment and lowered its net leverage ratio target to 2.5x-3.0x, demonstrating commitment to financial stability and growth.

Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for an updated version of its 5008X CAREsystem, marking a significant milestone in introducing high-volume hemodiafiltration (HVHDF) therapy across the United States. The updated system includes the Fresenius Clinical Data Exchange (CDX) technology for streamlined access to medical information systems. The company plans to deploy the system to select Fresenius Kidney Care clinics throughout 2025, with a full-scale commercial launch in 2026. The CONVINCE study demonstrated that HVHDF therapy resulted in a 23% decrease in mortality rates compared to standard high-flux hemodialysis. With an estimated 160,000 in-center hemodialysis machines in the U.S. that could be replaced, this represents a significant market opportunity for Fresenius Medical Care's growth strategy.

Fresenius Medical Care (FMS), the global leader in renal disease products and services, will present groundbreaking research at the 62nd European Renal Association Congress in Vienna. The company will showcase 52 abstracts focusing on critical care, fluid management, hemodiafiltration, and AI applications in kidney care. Key highlights include a Top Abstract award for research on arterial oxygen saturation during dialysis, CONVINCE trial findings showing hemodiafiltration's benefits over hemodialysis, and innovative AI-based dietary recommendations for dialysis patients. The presentations demonstrate FME's commitment to data-driven insights and real-world evidence to improve outcomes for 4.2 million global dialysis patients. The company operates 3,675 dialysis clinics serving approximately 299,000 patients worldwide.