Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, dated March 29, 2012, serves as a report of a foreign private issuer. The filing announces the publication of the agenda and invitation for the 2012 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ordinary Shareholders, scheduled for May 10, 2012. The document also references the availability of the 2011 Annual Report and the Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is procedural in nature, focusing on corporate governance communications rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus the prior comparable period are disclosed in this filing. The document focuses on the distribution of governance materials to shareholders and ADR holders.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- AGM Notification: The Company published the agenda and invitation for the 2012 AGM in the German electronic-Bundesanzeiger and on its website.
- Reports Furnished: The filing includes the Report of the Supervisory Board and the Explanatory Report of the General Partner for the fiscal year 2011.
- ADR Distribution: On or about April 6, 2012, the Depositary will distribute the AGM agenda, voting instruction cards, and the Supervisory Board report to ADR holders.
- Supplemental Information: Additional information for ADR holders covers security ownership, trading markets, director and management compensation, stock options, and material transactions with related parties.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date and agenda of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 10, 2012.
- Review the Report of the Supervisory Board and the General Partner's report for fiscal year 2011, which are referenced but not detailed in this text.
- Confirm the receipt of voting instruction cards and supplemental information if holding American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
- Consult the Company's 2011 Annual Report and Form 20-F for detailed financial metrics, as they are not included in this filing.