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2024

Second quarter - April to June

April 24, 2024	The European Parliament votes the revision of the Plant Reproductive Material legislation
April 10, 2024	KWS mourns the loss of Philip Freiherr von dem Bussche

First quarter - January to March

March 25, 2024	KWS sells corn business in South America to GDM
March 21, 2024	Berlin, Schloss Bellevue: KWS to present feeding project at the Week of the Environment
March 18, 2024	KWS inaugurates new R&D facility in Navolato, Mexico
February 08, 2024	KWS publishes half-year 2023/2024 results and confirms forecasts

2023

Fourth Quarter - October to December

November 22, 2023	KWS expects certification of sustainable feeding concept for pigs
November 20, 2023	KWS` DryDown+ varieties: Harvesting grain corn with less than 20% grain moisture

Third quarter - July to September

September 27, 2023	KWS successfully concludes fiscal 2022/2023 and exceeds its sales and earnings guidance – Further growth anticipated
July 05, 2023	EU Commission releases proposals on New Genomic Techniques and Plant Reproductive Material

Second quarter - April to June

June 12, 2023	KWS partners with vly to further develop plant-based foods
May 11, 2023	KWS with convincing earnings growth after nine months of 2022/2023
May 10, 2023	External sustainability study confirms the excellent CO2 balance of KWS hybrid rye
April 25, 2023	KWS adjusts IP position in line with "Breeder's Choice": Focus on breeders' freedom of choice

First quarter - January to March

February 09, 2023

KWS grows dynamically on the back of innovations for sustainable agriculture – Net sales forecast raised

2022

Fourth quarter - October to December

December 6, 2022	Generational change at KWS Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
November 14, 2022	KWS posts significant growth in the first quarter - outlook raised
October 07, 2022	KWS launches licensing “TraitWay” to promote innovation in plant breeding

Third quarter - July to September

September 27, 2022	KWS reports on successful fiscal year 2021/2022 and expects further growth
September 9, 2022	Expansion continues in Einbeck: Construction work for the new building has started
August 10, 2022	KWS training program begins successfully in 2022 with 37 new apprentices
July 25, 2022	CONVISO® SMART cultivation system for sugarbeet approved for use in Germany

Second quarter - April to June

May 12, 2022	KWS publishes results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2021/2022
April 29, 2022	KWS joins DKE Data's agrirouter consortium
April 07, 2022	Sugarbeet seed production: KWS brings comprehensive investment project to a successful conclusion

First quarter - January to March

March 07, 2022	Statement: KWS business activities in eastern Europe
February 14, 2022	KWS raises guidance for the year after a successful first half
January 20, 2022	Innovative sugarbeet quality analysis system: British Sugar uses KWS technology

2021

Fourth quarter - October to December

December 02, 2021	KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting adopts a higher dividend
November 18, 2021	KWS grows at a fast pace in the first quarter
October, 20, 2021	KWS successfully completes fiscal year 2020/2021 and increases dividend
October, 20, 2021	Generational change at KWS
October, 11, 2021	KWS opens new segment in oilseed-rape breeding

Third quarter - July to September

September, 30, 2021	Long-lasting biological seed treatments: KWS launches first product
September, 20, 2021	Sustainability starts with the seed — KWS publishes sustainability targets for 2030
August, 05, 2021	Apprenticeships successfully begun as well as completed at KWS

Second quarter - April to June

June, 07, 2021	RootCamp gains KWS as new corporate partner
May, 12, 2021	KWS confirms guidance for the year after a successful third quarter
April 30, 2021	Statement: EU Commission study on new breeding technologies

First quarter - January to March

March 23, 2021	Test results with weeding robots reveal opportunities for a more sustainable and profitable approach to agriculture
March 10, 2021	KWS acquires tomato breeding company
February 22, 2021	KWS KASHMIR takes the lead on the grain corn market
February 19, 2021	The current new approvals demonstrate that the future of sugarbeets lies in breeding
February 18, 2021	KWS with stable business performance in a challenging environment – Guidance for the year confirmed
February 12, 2021	Quality seal: spring malting barley KWS JESSIE receives recommendation from the Berlin Program
February 10, 2021	German Federal Plant Variety Office approves a new generation of high-performance KWS sugarbeet varieties with Cercospora tolerance
February 1, 2021	KWS positions itself in the growing market for oats
January 28, 2021	myKWS online platform: digital services now also available as an app

2020

Fourth quarter - October to December

December 16, 2020	KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting adopts a higher dividend
November 24, 2020	KWS posts stable business performance in the first quarter despite negative exchange rate effects – Guidance for the year confirmed
November 13, 2020	myKWS online agricultural forums
October 23, 2020	KWS completes a successful fiscal 2019/2020 – Growth in all product segments
October 14, 2020	KWS puts new production plant for sugarbeet seeds into operation
October 07, 2020	Awards confirm KWS growth in Brazil
October 05, 2020	KWS develops improved Cercospora tolerance for sugarbeets

Third quarter - July to September

September 17, 2020	Plant Breeders initiate joint project on new breeding methods
August 27, 2020	myKWS: Neue Online-Plattform für Landwirte
August 06, 2020	Young talent enriches KWS: 43 apprentices start their vocational training
July 16, 2020	The Rye-SaFe study aims to provide evidence that new feeding concepts promote animal health
July 13, 2020	Study provides proof: KWS rapeseed variety demonstrates significantly less susceptibility to the major pest affecting rapeseed cultivation
July 01, 2020	KWS inaugurates new research building

Second quarter - April to June

June 29, 2020	Promoting innovation and climate action in agriculture: European Investment Bank provides a €200 million loan to KWS SAAT
May 19, 2020	KWS narrows guidance after a successful third quarter
May 18, 2020	KWS welcomes decision of the highest instance of the European Patent Office on the non-patentability of Native traits
May 18, 2020	Conference call & webcast for analysts and investors on the First Nine Month 2019/2020 financial results
May 6, 2020	Rye-rich feed mixes can reduce CO2 emissions in pork production by more than 20%
April 6, 2020	New digital tool from KWS determines the ideal planting density of corn
April 3, 2020	Where would we be without farmers?

First quarter - January to March

March 27, 2020	KWS expands its portfolio for all principal types of cereals
March 25, 2020	KWS: Digital solution for farmers receives design award
February 28, 2020	KWS corn varieties are impressive even under difficult conditions
February 27, 2020	Think a step ahead with Crop Manager: KWS offers farmers a new digital tool for crop rotation planning
February 25, 2020	KWS increases net sales sharply in the first half of 2019/2020
February 17, 2020	New KWS location opens in Berlin
February 4, 2020	Over 2,000 years of service: KWS commends long-standing employees
January 9, 2020	Top marks for new variety of peas: KWS KAMELEON
January 6, 2020	KWS presents new prospects for managing Cercospora

2019

Fourth quarter - October to December

December 17, 2019	KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting adopts dividend increase
December 12, 2019	Joint project between Ilmebahn and KWS: Additional Otto-Hahn-Straße train stop opened in Einbeck
November 27, 2019	New corn treatment INITIO Bird Protect: Sustainable treatment component supports phosphate production
November 26, 2019	KWS grows at a fast pace in the first quarter
November 19, 2019	KWS digital service for farmers wins innovation award
November 14, 2019	Association of Companies for Climate Protection meets at KWS
October 28, 2019	KWS tests innovative robot systems to combat weeds in sugarbeet farming
October 23, 2019	KWS aims for further growth after successful fiscal 2018/2019

Third quarter - July to September

September 30, 2019	Initial studies show: Mixed cultivation of corn and beans is conducive to insects
August 27, 2019	KWS issues promissory note loans in the amount of EUR 400 million
August 15, 2019	KWS receives approval in France for high-yielding winter rapeseed varieties with new resistance
July 30, 2019	KWS launches six new hybrid corn varieties in the Brazilian market
July 3, 2019	Dr. Hagen Duenbostel appointed Board Spokesman of KWS for a further five years
July 2, 2019	KWS changes legal form
July 1, 2019	How much sugar is in the beet? KWS launches efficient system for sugar measurements

Second quarter - April to June

June 25, 2019	Official kick-off: Thought For Food and KWS partnership
May 16, 2019	KWS well on track after the first nine month 2018/2019 – Annual forecast concretized

First quarter - January to March

21.03.19	KWS to implement share split on March 22, 2019
28.02.19	CONVISO® SMART: Successful licensing agreement between Bayer AG, KWS SAAT SE and MaribolHilleshög
26.02.19	KWS confirms guidance for the year after a strong first six months

2018

Fourth quarter - October to December

14.12.18	KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting adopts change in legal form and stock split
12.12.18	KWS believes the EPO’s patent decision weakens the breeder’s exemption
06.12.2018	World premiere: KWS acquires exclusive license for long-lasting encapsulation of biologicals
28.11.18	New and larger location: KWS is growing in Berlin as well
27.11.18	Rye seed business shows good performance
07.11.18	KWS invests €20 million in new research building
24.10.18	KWS surpasses own earnings target
11.10.18	KWS is investing in Brazil to double its production capacity
02.10.18	KWS and J.R. Simplot Company Establish Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding