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RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG: Preliminary trend figures 2010



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RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG: Preliminary trend figures 2010



10.02.2011 / 07:00



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* Patients 2,041,782 / revenues 2.55 billion euros / net consolidated

profit 145.1 million euros / EBITDA 305.4 million euros

* Further strong growth in the number of treatments by 13.4 per cent to

over two million patients

* Rise in net consolidated profit by 10.2 per cent confirms growth course

and business model of hospital group





Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale, 10 February 2011 ----- RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG, as in

the past years, comfortably reached its targets for revenues and earnings

in the past financial year 2010. This is seen from the preliminary figures

published today. 'The number of patients using our medical offering cleared

the two million mark for the first time. For many years our patients have

trusted the Company's reliable and local medical care and thus confirm in

an impressive manner the quality of our medical offering', said Wolfgang

Pföhler, chairman of the Board of Management of RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG.

In 2010, a total of 2,041,782 patients were treated in the Group's

facilities. That represents a rise of 13.4%. During the same period,

revenues rose by 10.0 per cent to 2.55 billion euros. Net consolidated

profit increased as forecast by 10.2 per cent to reach 145.1 million euros.

Compared with the previous year, EBITDA was raised by 7.6 per cent to 305.4

million euros.

'A large part of the surpluses generated by our hospitals in 2010 are

reinvested in innovative medical projects within our hospital network.

These projects make good medical care affordable in the first place and -

as always - serve the interests of our patients. In 2011 we expect a

further expansion in our medical care offering and corresponding growth in

profits. We are confident that there will be numerous opportunities to

expand our medical care offering. Based on our strong financial situation

we are able to make use of these opportunities', said Dr. Erik Hamann, CFO

of RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG.

The Company confirms its forecast for 2011. Despite challenging conditions

for the remuneration of services, it expects revenues of roughly 2.65

billion euros. This revenue target is accompanied by a forecast for EBITDA

of 340 million euros and for net consolidated profit of 160 million euros,

both of which may fluctuate within a range of plus or minus 5 per cent.

'By continuously promoting and expanding our high-quality medical offering

for everyone and investing in new procedures and treatment methods, we are

making a reliable contribution to healthcare system. Despite the healthcare

reform and difficult framework conditions, we are continuing unwaveringly

on our growth course', Pföhler concluded.



Summary of key figures

2010 2009 Change in %

Patients treated 2,041,782 1,799,939 13,4

Revenues (EUR m) 2,550.9 2,320.1 10,0

EBITDA (EUR m) 305,4 284,0 7,6

Net consolidated profit (EUR m) 145,1 131,7 10,2





RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG is one of the largest healthcare providers in Germany. Its

corporate objective is high-quality medical care for everyone. Currently,

our Group counts 54 hospitals at 43 sites as well as 35 medical care

centres (MVZs) throughout Germany. We employ more than 37,000 persons. In

financial year 2010, more than 2 million patients were treated in the

Group's facilities.

More information is available under: www.rhoen-klinikum-ag.com.



Contact:

Hans-Juergen Heck

Head of Group Press and Public Relations

RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG

Schlossplatz 1

97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale

Tel.: +49 9771/ 65 - 1322

Fax: +49 9771/ 65 - 1820

E-mail: hans-juergen.heck@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com



Boris Tramm

Head of Investor Relations

RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG

Schlossplatz 1

97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale

Tel.: +49 9771/ 65 - 1318

Fax: +49 9771/ 65 - 991736

E-mail: boris.tramm@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com





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Language: English

Company: RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG

Schlossplatz 1

97616 Bad Neustadt a.d.Saale

Deutschland

Phone: +49 (0)9771 - 65-0

Fax: +49 (0)9771 - 97 467

E-mail: rka@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com

Internet: www.rhoen-klinikum-ag.com

ISIN: DE0007042301

WKN: 704230

Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), München;

Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart





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