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Public offer to repurchase the outstanding EUR notes due 2029

Kassel, 31.08.2026

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K+S Aktiengesellschaft hereby announces an invitation to holders of its outstanding notes due 2029 (ISIN: XS2844398482) to tender their notes for repurchase by the Company for cash up to an aggregate principal amount of EUR 150,000,000 (the "Solicitation").

The rationale for the Solicitation is to optimize the Company's liability and balance sheet structure, especially after the upward revision of the adjusted free cash flow guidance in connection with the publication of the Company's H1/2026 Half-Year Financial Report.

The tender offer period commences today, August 31, 2026, and is expected to expire at 5:00 p.m. CEST on September 7, 2026. The results of the tender offer are expected to be announced on September 8, 2026. Settlement of the tender offer is expected to occur on September 11, 2026.

The invitation to tender outstanding notes for repurchase is only valid and effective outside the United States. The Solicitation is not open to U.S. Persons. Further details of, and restrictions applicable to, the Solicitation will be set out in a Tender Offer Memorandum, which will be made available by the Information and Tender Agent, S&P Global Limited, immediately following this announcement and may be obtained from the Information and Tender Agent at https://debtconnect.spglobal.com/k-plus-s.

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.