Bernhard Hampl, Ph.D. Elected to Serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009-- Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., (NASDAQ: APCVZ), which acquired APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., September 10, 2008, today announced the election of Bernhard Hampl, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors effective November 1, 2009. Dr. Hampl, also named as Executive Chairman of the Board, succeeds current Chairman Dr. Ulf M. Schneider. Dr. Schneider will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit Committee.

“Dr. Hampl is one of the most experienced and well-respected leaders in the generic pharmaceutical industry. His addition to the Board both strengthens and broadens the depth of our industry expertise,” said Dr. Schneider. “I am confident that Dr. Hampl is the right person to serve as Executive Chairman and know that he has the strategic and operational leadership experience that will allow us to capitalize on the opportunities before us."

"I have been fortunate to have worked extensively in the generic pharmaceutical field and have witnessed many changes within our industry. I am pleased to be joining the Board of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding and look forward to using my experience to expand APP’s pipeline, while exploring new opportunities that will position it for future growth," said Dr. Hampl.

Dr. Hampl also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of ChemWerth, Inc., a private corporation, and as an advisor to Advent International Corporation, Farmhispania and Guidepoint Global.

During his notable career, Dr. Hampl worked for 15 years for Cyanamid GmbH and its business units, Lederle and Durachemie GmbH, where he held positions as Director, Research and Development, Technical Director and Plant Director. In 1995, Dr. Hampl joined Hexal AG, a leading manufacturer and marketer of generic pharmaceuticals in Germany, and led business development opportunities in the U.S. generics market. In October 1995, Hexal acquired 50 percent of Eon Labs, Inc., and 100 percent ownership in 2000. During this time, Dr. Hampl served as President and CEO. In July 2005, Sandoz, Inc., a division of Novartis AG, completed its merger with Eon Labs and Dr. Hampl became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sandoz, Inc., the U.S. operating unit of Sandoz. He resigned from Sandoz effective September 30, 2008. While CEO of Sandoz, Dr. Hampl also served as a member of the Executive Board of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association. He received his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry from Ludwig-Maximillians University in Munich, Germany.

About APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets injectable pharmaceutical products with a primary focus on the oncology, anti-infective, anesthetic/analgesic and critical care markets. The company offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios used in hospitals, long-term care facilities, alternate care sites and clinics within North America and manufactures a comprehensive range of dosage formulations. Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi AG, acquired APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 10, 2008. For more information about APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., please visit the company’s Web site at www.APPpharma.com.

About Fresenius Kabi AG
Fresenius Kabi AG is the leader in infusion therapy and clinical nutrition in Europe and in its most important countries of Latin America and Asia Pacific. Fresenius Kabi’s core product range includes infusion solutions for fluid substitution, blood volume expansion, I.V. drugs and parenteral nutrition, as well as products for enteral nutrition. Furthermore, the company provides concepts for ambulatory health care and is focused on managing and providing home therapies. With the philosophy “Caring for life” and a comprehensive product portfolio, the company aims at improving the quality of life of patients all over the world. In 2008, Fresenius Kabi achieved sales of EUR 2,495 million and an operating profit of EUR 443 million. For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.fresenius-kabi.com. Fresenius Kabi AG is a 100% subsidiary of Fresenius SE.

About Fresenius SE
Fresenius SE is a health care group with international operations, providing products and services for dialysis, hospital and outpatient medical care. In 2008, group sales were approximately EUR 12.3 billion. On June 30, 2009 the Fresenius Group had 127,692 employees worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.fresenius.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
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The information contained in this news release is as of the date of this release. Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc. does not assume any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results, new information, developments or changes in the Company’s expectations.

Source: APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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