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As a family owned business working in plant breeding, we think in generations, not quarters. Our business model aims at the development of modern, locally adapted varieties, which were developed over many years. The annual result are new high-performance products for agriculture in about 70 countries worldwide.

The sector, our long-term orientation and our characterization as a family-owned business make KWS a special investment.

You find our Annual Report 2022/2023 here

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KWS publishes results for the first quarter of 2023/2024 and confirms forecasts

Einbeck, November 9, 2023

Sales at €267.7 (266.3) million at the previous year's level
Strong growth in European autumn sowing
Earnings figures negative on a regular basis
Forecasts for the 2023/2024 financial year confirmed

KWS divests Chinese corn business to joint venture partner Kenfeng with significant positive effect on earnings

Einbeck (Germany), October 31, 2023: The Management Board of KWS SE, the general partner of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, KWS SE, (‘Management Board’) decided today, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, to divest its 49% stake in the joint venture, KENFENG – KWS SEED CO., LTD, as well as the Chinese corn portfolio (including licenses) to the joint venture partner, Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed Co., Ltd. ("Kenfeng"), a member of the Beidahuang Group Co., Ltd. group ("Transaction").

KWS successfully concludes fiscal 2022/2023 and exceeds its sales and earnings guidance

Einbeck, September 27, 2023

Net sales rise by 18% to €1.82 (1.54) billion on the back of organic growth
Sharp improvement in key indicators for operating income: EBITDA: +26% to €318.2 (252.5) million, EBIT: +44% to €222.8 (155.4) million;
earnings per share: +18% to €3.85 (3.27)
Free cash flow increases to €44.5 (9.5) million
Dividend* raised to €0.90 (0.80) per share

*Proposed dividend

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Since the listing of the sugar factory Kleinwanzleben, formerly Rabbethge und Giesecke Aktiengeselllschaft in 1885, KWS has grown continuously and organically. KWS has been listed on the SDAX (Prime Standard) since June 2006.

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Responsible company management has always been of great importance at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA. The basis of our successful company development is characterized by long-term thinking and sustainable behavior since our establishment more than 165 years ago.

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