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15.10.2013 15:54

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Ad hoc-Notification pursuant to Section 15 (1) WpHG

Braun Melsungen increases its shareholding in RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG to 10.98% of
all shares

The Company was informed today that Prof. Dr. h.c. Ludwig Georg Braun,
Ilona Braun, Martin Lüdicke, B. Braun Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Braho
Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH and Ludwig G. Braun GmbH & Co. KG (collectively
'Braun Melsungen') together control 10.98% of all shares in RHÖN-KLINIKUM
AG.

According to the current articles of association of the Company, Braun
Melsungen now holds a blocking minority with respect to all resolutions of
the annual general meeting that require a qualified majority of more than
90% of all votes cast. The procedure for entry into the commercial register
of the amendment of the articles of association regarding the deletion of
the 90% clause is still pending before the commercial register. The
resolution of the annual general meeting regarding the amendment of the
articles of association is challenged in court.

In addition, the Company was informed today that Braun Melsungen intends to
further increase its minority stake in the Company within the next twelve
months and to obtain a representation on the supervisory board of the
Company. In respect of the two vacancies on the supervisory board are
various candidates proposed. A decision is still outstanding.

The formal implementation of the transaction ratified between the Company
and Fresenius/HELIOS on 13 September 2013 regarding the sale of 43 clinics
and affiliated companies continues running as planned. The corresponding
concentration on top class full service medical services strengthens the
business model in a sustainable way and makes it possible to increase the
mid-term profitability of 'new RHÖN' significantly.

To the benefit of the Company, the management board of RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG
will continue to seek constructive dialog with Braun Melsungen.

Contact:

Achim Struchholz
Corporate Communications
RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG
Schlossplatz 1
97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale
Telefon  +49 (0) 9771 65-1327
Telefax  +49 (0) 9771 65-1820
E-Mail  kommunikation@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com 

Dr. Kai G. Klinger
Investor Relations
RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG
Schlossplatz 1
97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale
Telefon  +49 (0) 9771 65-1318
Telefax  +49 (0) 9771 99-1736
E-Mail  ir@rhoen-klinikum-ag.com


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Language:     English
Company:      RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG
              Schlossplatz 1
              97616 Bad Neustadt a.d.Saale
              Germany
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
Indices:      MDAX
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), München;
              Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart
 
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