Fresenius successfully places bonds with a volume of 1.3 billion euros

• €750 million bonds with a maturity in May 2025 and an annual coupon of 1.875% and
• €550 million bonds with a maturity in May 2030 and an annual coupon of 2.875%.

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing of existing financial liabilities.

The bonds were drawn under the Fresenius Debt Issuance Program (DIP) and issued by Fresenius SE & Co KGaA. Fresenius has applied to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange to admit the bonds to trading on its regulated market.
The envisaged settlement date is May 24, 2022.

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