Revenue
Net revenue for the first quarter 2008 increased by 8% to $2,512 million (4% at constant currency) compared to the first quarter 2007. Organic revenue growth worldwide was 5%. Dialysis Services revenue grew by 5% to $1,844 million (3% at constant currency) in the first quarter of 2008. Dialysis Product revenue increased by 19% to $667 million (10% at constant currency) in the same period.
Please refer to the appendix for a complete overview on the first quarter of 2008.