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K+S reduces financial liabilities by €150 million through successful bond repurchase

08.09.2026

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K+S Aktiengesellschaft announces the final results of its public offer to repurchase its outstanding notes due 2029 (ISIN: XS2844398482). By the expiration of the offer period on September 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CEST, holders of the outstanding notes had validly tendered notes with an aggregate principal amount of €182.2 million for repurchase.

K+S accepted for repurchase notes with an aggregate principal amount of €150 million (30% of the outstanding notes). As the aggregate principal amount of notes validly tendered exceeded the stated maximum repurchase amount of €150 million, the validly tendered notes were accepted on a pro rata basis applying a scaling factor of 85.15%. The repurchase price under the offer was at 101.473%, plus accrued interest.

“With the successful bond repurchase, we have reduced K+S's financial liabilities by €150 million,” said Dr. Jens Christian Keuthen, Chief Financial Officer of K+S. “This transaction forms part of our ongoing efforts to optimize our financing and balance sheet structure, helping to ensure that K+S remains financially resilient and well positioned for the future.”
The settlement of the transaction is expected to take place on September 11, 2026. The notes repurchased by K+S will be cancelled and will not be reissued.

About K+S

We make an important contribution to society: We enable farmers securing the world's food
supply. Our products keep numerous industries running. We enrich consumers' daily lives
and ensure safety in winter. With around 11,000 employees, production sites on two
continents, and a global distribution network, we are a reliable partner for our customers. At
the same time, we are realigning ourselves: We are focusing even more strongly than
before on fertilizers and specialties. We are becoming leaner, more cost-efficient, more
digital, and more performance oriented. On a solid financial basis, we are tapping into new
markets and business models. We are committed to our responsibility towards society and
the environment in all regions in which we operate.