According to Standard & Poor's, the upgrade primarily reflects the steady increase in Fresenius' revenue diversification, profitability and cash flow generation in an adverse macroeconomic environment.
In addition, the agency has upgraded the issue rating on Fresenius' Senior Notes and Euro Notes (Schuldscheindarlehen) by one notch. The rating BBB- on Fresenius' senior secured credit facilities has been confirmed.
All ratings have been assigned a stable outlook.