Asklepios International GmbH
	The organization Asklepios International GmbH belongs to the Asklepios Group, one of the leading international clinic chains. The group is responsible for more than 90 facilities, over 30 day hospitals, 20,000 beds and 34,000 employees in Germany, Europe, the US and in the future also in China. Every year about one million patients entrust their health to Asklepios. With these characteristics and a turnover of about 2.3 billion euros of the overall group, Asklepios is the biggest private clinic chain in the Federal Republic of Germany and in Europe. Core competence is the purchase and acquisition of clinics and hospitals.  The Management Board of Asklepios International GmbH is occupied by Dr. Rolf J. Lucas, Dr. Norbert Dörner and Mr. Elmar Willebrand.  The strategy of our company is the internationalization of the position of Asklepios in the health care market by investing into the prospering emerging markets. The expansion strategy practiced in Germany is to be continued world-wide and further growth opportunities abroad are explored.  At present Asklepios International GmbH is active in the following areas:   Western Europe Eastern Europe Asia USA Greece Poland China Pacific Health Corp. Portugal Russia Romania Westeuropa Osteuropa Asien USA Griechenland Polen China Pacific Health Coop.   Asklepios International GmbH co-operates closely with strong, international partners (private health insurances, industry and banks).

	Contact:
	Asklepios International GmbH Dr. Rolf J. Lucas Managing Director Rübenkamp 226 22307 Hamburg GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) 40 1818 82-6540 Fax: +49 (0) 40 1818 82-6549 Email: r.lucas@asklepios.com