RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG / Key word(s): Development of Sales10.02.2011 / 07:00* Patients 2,041,782 / revenues 2.55 billion euros / net consolidatedprofit 145.1 million euros / EBITDA 305.4 million euros* Further strong growth in the number of treatments by 13.4 per cent toover two million patients* Rise in net consolidated profit by 10.2 per cent confirms growth courseand business model of hospital groupBad Neustadt a. d. Saale, 10 February 2011 ----- RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG, as inthe past years, comfortably reached its targets for revenues and earningsin the past financial year 2010. This is seen from the preliminary figurespublished today. 'The number of patients using our medical offering clearedthe two million mark for the first time. For many years our patients havetrusted the Company's reliable and local medical care and thus confirm inan impressive manner the quality of our medical offering', said WolfgangPföhler, chairman of the Board of Management of RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG.In 2010, a total of 2,041,782 patients were treated in the Group'sfacilities. That represents a rise of 13.4%. During the same period,revenues rose by 10.0 per cent to 2.55 billion euros. Net consolidatedprofit 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 305.4million euros.'A large part of the surpluses generated by our hospitals in 2010 arereinvested 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 afurther expansion in our medical care offering and corresponding growth inprofits. We are confident that there will be numerous opportunities toexpand our medical care offering. Based on our strong financial situationwe are able to make use of these opportunities', said Dr. Erik Hamann, CFOof RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG.The Company confirms its forecast for 2011. Despite challenging conditionsfor the remuneration of services, it expects revenues of roughly 2.65billion euros. This revenue target is accompanied by a forecast for EBITDAof 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 offeringfor everyone and investing in new procedures and treatment methods, we aremaking a reliable contribution to healthcare system. Despite the healthcarereform and difficult framework conditions, we are continuing unwaveringlyon our growth course', Pföhler concluded.Summary of key figures 2010 2009 Change in %Patients treated 2,041,782 1,799,939 13,4Revenues (EUR m) 2,550.9 2,320.1 10,0EBITDA (EUR m) 305,4 284,0 7,6Net consolidated profit (EUR m) 145,1 131,7 10,2RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG is one of the largest healthcare providers in Germany. Itscorporate objective is high-quality medical care for everyone. Currently,our Group counts 54 hospitals at 43 sites as well as 35 medical carecentres (MVZs) throughout Germany. We employ more than 37,000 persons. Infinancial year 2010, more than 2 million patients were treated in theGroup's facilities.More information is available under: www.rhoen-klinikum-ag.com.Contact:Hans-Juergen HeckHead of Group Press and Public RelationsRHÖN-KLINIKUM AGSchlossplatz 197616 Bad Neustadt a. d. SaaleTel.: +49 9771/ 65 - 1322Fax: +49 9771/ 65 - 1820E-mail: hans-juergen.heck@rhoen-klinikum-ag.comBoris Tramm Head of Investor RelationsRHÖN-KLINIKUM AGSchlossplatz 197616 Bad Neustadt a. d. SaaleTel.: +49 9771/ 65 - 1318Fax: +49 9771/ 65 - 991736E-mail: boris.tramm@rhoen-klinikum-ag.comEnd of Corporate News
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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 End of News DGAP News-Service 
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