Fresenius Medical Posts 14% Surge In Q4 Net Profit

Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE: FMS) expected rise in sales and earnings in 2012.

FMC projects 2012 revenue of about $14 billion and net profit of around $1.14 billion.

FMC's fourth-quarter net profit surged 14% to $310 million. Its earnings per share climbed 14% to $1.02. FMC's net revenue rose to $3.32 billion.

FMC shares dropped 2.24% to $70.16 in pre-market trading.

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