Fresenius Medical Care AG(US:FMS) Benzinga·2025-06-17 17:21Core Insights - Fresenius Medical Care AG has introduced a strategic roadmap named FME Reignite, focusing on revitalizing its core business, driving innovation, and reshaping organizational culture [1] - The company aims for operating income margins in the mid-teens for its Care Delivery and Care Enablement segments, and low single-digit margins in Value-Based Care by 2030 [1] Cost-Savings Program - The FME25 cost-savings program has been expanded to FME25+, targeting sustainable savings of 1.05 billion euros ($1.21 billion) by 2027 [2] - Fresenius confirmed a full-year target of around 180 million euros in additional annual savings, totaling 750 million euros by the end of 2025 [2] Value-Based Care Segment - Value-Based Care (VBC) has been launched as a standalone reporting segment, previously part of the Care Delivery unit [3] - In 2024, the VBC segment generated 1.8 billion euros in revenue, focusing on long-term care solutions for chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients [4] Shareholder Returns - The company plans to return excess capital to shareholders through a 30 to 40 percent dividend payout and regular share buybacks, starting with an initial share buyback of EUR 1 billion within two years from 2025 [5] Product Launch and Clinical Evidence - Fresenius is set to launch its 5008X machine in the U.S. market, providing high-volume hemodiafiltration (HVHDF), with a phased launch beginning in 2025 and full rollout by 2026 [6] - Clinical evidence from the European CONVINCE study indicates that HVHDF treatment led to a 4.4% reduction in mortality over 2.5 years [6] Financial Performance - In May, Fresenius reported adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of 38 cents, with sales reaching $5.13 billion (4.8 billion euros), also surpassing the consensus of $4.74 billion [7]