German health-care company Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA has reported a significant increase in quarterly profits. Fresenius Medical Care reported that its fourth quarter net income attributable to shareholders of the company increased 29% year-over-year to €229 million, while quarterly net income was up 23% at constant currency. Basic earnings per share increased 29% to €0.78 from the prior year. But quarterly net income, excluding special items, declined by 29% to €263 million or down 32% at constant currency, mainly due to the mentioned negative effects on operating income. Earnings p…