May 7 (Reuters) - German healthcare group Fresenius FREG.DE beat analysts' adjusted operating profit expectations for the first quarter on Wednesday, citing a strong performance at its Kabi division.
The company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding special items rose to 654 million euros ($742 million) in the quarter, compared to analysts' average estimate of 634 million euros in a poll compiled by Vara Research.
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(Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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