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Company Presentation Information for investors , analysts , and interested parties Publication May 2025
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1 | 8 K+S Group
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Board of Executive Directors – Feb 1 to May 31, 2025 You can find the CVs of our Executive Board members on the K+S website. For current information on the responsibilities of the individual members of the Board of Executive Directors, please refer to our bylaws which can also be found on the K+S website at www.kpluss.com/executivedirectors. Dr. Burkhard Lohr Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch Dr. Christian H. Meyer (CEO) Christina Daske Dr. Jens Christian Keuthen 4
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Board of Executive Directors – as of June 1, 2025 You can find the CVs of our Executive Board members on the K+S website. For current information on the responsibilities of the individual members of the Board of Executive Directors, please refer to our bylaws which can also be found on the K+S website at www.kpluss.com/executivedirectors. Dr. Christian H. Meyer Chief Executive Officer Dr. Meyer was appointed Chief Financial Officer of K+S AG as of March 15, 2023. He will assume the position of Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors as of June 1, 2025. His term of office runs until March 14, 2026. Dr. Jens Christian Keuthen Chief Financial Officer Dr. Keuthen was appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of K+S AG as of February 1, 2025, and will succeed as Chief Financial Officer as of June 1, 2025. His term of office runs until January 31, 2028. Christina Daske Labor Director Mrs. Daske was appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of K+S AG as of December 1, 2023, and is Labor Director. Her term of office runs until November 30, 2026. Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch Chief Operations Officer Dr. Tröltzsch was appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of K+S AG as of February 20, 2023, and will become Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of Executive Directors as of June 1, 2025. Her term of office runs until February 19, 2026. 5
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K+S Conspect: 50 locations on 6 continents K+S Group financials (Q1/2025) Revenues Adjusted free cash flow €964.7 million €31.8 million EBITDA EBITDA margin €200.6 million 20.8% The history of the K+S Group goes back to the 19th century, when the world's first potash deposits were opened up in Germany. Today, the K+S Group is an internationally oriented raw materials company with production sites in Europe and North America. K+S strives for sustainability and acknowledges its responsibility towards people, the environ- ment, communities, and the economy in the regions in which it operates. The claim is to enrich life for generations and to be a pioneer for environmentally friendly and sustainable mining. Das ist K+S Employees worldwide ca. 11,000 6
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▪ Financially debt-free company with a solid balance sheet; investment grade rating BBB-. ▪ We can finance our investments in the economic and sustainable transformation of K+S from our own resources (even at the lower end of the potash price cycle). ▪ Attractive adjusted free cash flow and thus distribution potential (after the phase of increased investments). ▪ Excellent growth prospect in Canada (ramp-up from 2 to 4 million tonnes). ▪ Additional potential with improved potash prices (according to Argus study); megatrends intact, additional demand can only be met by investment-intensive new capacities. ▪ Excellent opportunities for developing new business areas by using our unique infrastructure. ▪ K+S is the first producer to be able to offer potash and salt with the lowest possible carbon footprint. Why is K+S an attractive investment for investors? 7 K+S – an attractive investment
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Key investment highlights 8 1 2 3 4 6 We are global pioneers in environmentally friendly and sustainable mining We have already reduced our CO2 emissions by around 80% since 1990 and have developed a path to becoming greenhouse gas neutral at our production sites (own business activities) by 2045. In future, we will be able to produce potash with the smallest possible CO2 footprint in Germany. 5 Our strategy focuses on optimizing the existing business We are optimizing our German sites to ensure our position also at the lower end of the cycle and improve our environmental footprint. We use opportunities to expand our specialties portfolio and leveraging our unique infrastructure (storage of gas in caverns,underground farming, tailings pile covering, waste and recycling management). Agriculture has evolved and so have we – since 1889 Unique selling point: K+S is the only potash supplier with production sites in Europe and North America and has a well-developed logistics network. Continuous expansion of our advisory services to provide local farmers with added value and support them in efficient fertilization. High access barriers in the potash market will also prevent a significant oversupply in the future K+S expects demand for potash to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2-3%1, making new projects or expanded capacities averaging around 2 million tonnes per year1 urgently necessary to meet the rising demand. With our new potash plant in Bethune, Canada, we can grow steadily and increase our production by >100,000 tonnes a year. Our products are indispensable for people, animals, and plants Global megatrends call for efficient fertilization. With our fertilizers, we support farmers in combating world hunger. K+S offers high-purity salts for over 5,000 different applications, including in pharmaceutical products and the food industry, making them an important part of everyday life. Strong balance sheet and prudent financial policy K+S wants to maintain a strong balance sheet and generally strives for a maximum leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) of 1.5x. Clear guiding principles for shareholder distributions established. 1 IFA 2024, K+S estimates; actual production including potassium sulfate and low-grade potash
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9 K+S at a glance Revenues Q1/2025 €664.8 million Revenues Q1/2025 €299.9 million Agriculture With our wide range of potassium chloride (MOP) and fertilizer specialties, as well as accompanying advice, we support farmers around the world in achieving high yields and the best crop qualities. Industry+ We produce, refine, and supply natural raw materials for communities, consumers, and numerous industrial applications – and if residues remain, we have the right disposal solution. Our products and services keep production running. Sales volumes Q1/2025 2.01 million tonnes Sales volumes Q1/2025 1.81 million tonnes Thereof de-icing salt Customer segments (no segments according to IFRS) Agriculture Industry+
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2 | 8 Relevant megatrends
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Important megatrends and their implications 11 8.6 billion Global population in 2030 Today: 8.0 billion 0.2 ºC Average global warming per decade 40% of the population suffers from water scarcity in 2030 70% of water used for agriculture 2/3 of the world‘s population belong to the middle class in 2030 2015: 14% of the world‘s population ▪ Arable land shrinking ▪ Yield needs to be improved ▪ Higher efficiency of fertilization and irrigation needed ▪ Plants have to be more stress resistant ▪ Infrastructure needs to be improved → focus on renewable energy ▪ Growing population, especially in Asia, needs more salt for various purposes Sources: United Nations, 2017; World Population Clock of the Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (dated July 2022); “Global temperature change" from James Hansen et al. (September 25, 2006); World Water Report 2021 of the UNESCO; James Davies, Rodrigo Lluberas and Anthony Shorrocks, Credit Suisse Global Wealth Databook 2015 Implications for K+S
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“The growth and yield of a plant is limited by the nutrient available in the smallest amount.“ ▪ Plants need sunlight, water, and minerals to thrive. ▪ There are few soils on earth which have a sufficient content and availability of plant nutrients to achieve high yields over a longer period without fertilization. ▪ Potash is an indispensable addition to the natural nutrient content of arable soils. ▪ The deprivation of nutrients by harvesting and other factors must be compensated by balanced fertilization. Why use fertilizers? 12 “The Natural Laws of Farming“, Justus von Liebig, 1863
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Long-term key drivers for our fertilizer business 13 Each year, an additional 80 million people needs to be fed – this equals the population of Germany. At the same time, the available arable land per capita will decrease. By 2050, an expanded world's population will consume two- thirds more animal protein than it does today. In 2050, only roughly 25% of a soccer field will be available for a person's annual food supply – 80% of the future growth in agricultural commodity production will result from increases in yields. This is achieved through the use of balanced fertilization. Source: UN, World Population Prospects, 2022 Revision, UNDP, 2013; FAOStat 2014; 1 FAO 2014 - Forecasts based on expected increase in animal protein 4,300 m² 2,100 m² 1,800 m2 60 g/day Arable land per capita Protein per capita 80 g/day 130 g/day1 3.0 billion 6.9 billion 9.7 billion 1960 2010 2050 Global population development Less arable land – but more protein consumption per capita
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Long-term demand drivers 14 Population growth Economic growth and industrialization Winter weather conditions Infrastructure development Increasing standard of living Urbanization Global warming Water scarcity Consumers Communities Industry & Pharma Demand drivers Agriculture Industry + Arable land shrinking
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The earnings prospects should give the agricultural industry sufficient incentive to increase the yield per hectare by using plant nutrients. Farmer profitability of corn (USA) 15 Profit potential in % of revenues Expenditure for potash products of an agricultural farm: approx. 4% of the total cost 67% 16% 17% 0% 100% Corn (USA) Operating profit Fertilizer costs Other costs Thereof costs for potash products: ~ 4%
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3 | 8 Market situation
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World potash production and sales volumes by region 17 Sources: IFA, K+S, Estimates Basis: Year 2023 – incl. Potassium sulfate and low-grade potash in million tonnes 1 2 17 24 11 6 5 ▪ Even before limitation of Russian exports and sanctions against Belarus, the potash market was fully used at capacity limit. ▪ Until 2021, Russia’s Uralkali and Belarus each accounted for approx. 16% of global potash production (28 mt in total). Most of the future capacity expansions (11 mt) would have come from these producers. ▪ 28% of global wheat exports come from Russia and Ukraine. 2021 2022 2023 World potash production 77.9 mt 66.3 mt 74.0 mt World potash sales volume 77.0 mt 63.7 mt 72.6 mt 24 5 28 18 34
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New potash capacities needed to meet rising demand Mio. t Demand Supply growth, realization probability of more than 50% Existing supply The IFA assumes a growth of 2% p.a. (incl. Potassium sulfate and low-grade potash) 18 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2032 2033 2034 2035 2031 2037 2038 2039 2040 2036
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Potash price development 19 Source: FMB Argus Potash Potassium Sulfate (SOP) Europe Potassium Chloride (MOP) Europe Potassium Chloride (MOP) Brazil USD/t EUR/t SOP Europe EUR/t, cfr (right scale) 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1.000 1.100 1.200 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1.000 1.100 1.200 MOP gran. Brasilien USD/t, cfr (linke Skala) MOP gran. Europa EUR/t, cfr (rechte Skala) MOP gran. Brazil USD/t, cfr (left scale) MOP gran. Europe EUR/t, cfr (right scale)
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20 Others ICL, APC, EuroChem, Laos, Intrepid, Compass, SQM China 20+ Producers 67% 20% 2023 2022 10% 10% 13%Top 5 Potash Fertilizer Producers:: Das ist K+S 12% 18% 12% 9% 13% 19% 13% 12% Mosaic Nutrien Uralkali Belaruskali 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 Supplier structure on the global potash market 2023 World potash sales volumes 2023: 72,6 million tonnes 2022: 63,7 million tonnes Source: IFA 2024, K+S, company data Basis: Year 2023 – incl. Potassium sulfate and low-grade potash
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21 Please note: Does not account for mine floods or unplanned closures, which historically average ~7 million tonnes per decade. Source: K+S 24 4 8.5 5.5 6 Demand growth until 2032 (CAGR = Growth of 2.5%; applied on 77mt world potash market in 2021, when capacities were fully used) Capacities announced by BHP until 2032 (Jansen stages I and II) Assumption: Addition of only half of the Russian and Belarusian expansion projects (originally 11mt) Supply expansion via other announced realistic projects (Bethune, Laos, Mosaic having fixed supply constraint) Capacities still needed to meet the rising demand by 2032! And this assumes, no capacities will have disappeared from the market until then! in million tonnes eff. (product) New potash capacities needed to meet rising demand!
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Between desire and reality 22 Legal framework Energy supply Water supply Transportation routesReasons for project cancellation Announced projects Current projects in ramp-up Source: World Potash Developments, Mark D. Cocker & Greta J. Orris, 2012 K+S accelerates annual ramp-up at Bethune to 150,000 t (2024: good 2 million t, target: 4 million t per year). Since H1/2020, EuroChem has been producing potash at one of two Russian mines. Various greenfield projects planned in Thailand, Laos, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Canada, USA, Brazil, and Argentina, among others. Companies involved include BHP Billiton, K+S, state-owned companies, and new, start-up companies. 160 3 Classification of potash projects announced since 2006 (Greenfield)
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Farmer profitability still at high level 23 Source: Worldbank ▪ Sharp increase in crop prices significantly exceeds higher input costs. ▪ Farmer profitability reached all-time highs in some regions. ▪ Potash costs only account for ~4% of total input costs. Price development of agricultural commodities since 01/2020 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 01 07 01/21 07 01/22 07 01/23 07 01/24 07 01/25 Maize Soybeans December 2019 = 100
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Potassium use by crop in selected countries 24 Source: IFA, “Fertilizer Use by Crop” based on data from 2014, published 2017 17% 2% 14% 12% 4% 11% 4% 16% 3% 49% 1% 1% 1% 10% 70%11% 4% 8% 42% 18% 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% EUR - 28 Brazil Indonesia Wheat Corn Oil seed Sugar Soybean Rice Oil palm Fruits and Vegetables Rest
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Global potash sales volume by region Incl. potassium sulfate and low-grade potash of around 5 million tonnes eff. ; Sources: IFA, K+S million tonnes 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024e Western Europe 5.6 5.8 6.2 6.0 5.9 6.2 6.2 6.0 6.2 6.5 4.9 4.8 5.4 Central Europe/FSU 5.1 4.7 4.4 4.8 4.8 5.2 5.4 5.5 5.6 6.0 4.4 4.9 5.1 Africa 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.7 North America 9.1 9.7 11.8 9.5 10.9 11.2 11.5 9.8 11.7 12.4 9.0 11.4 12.1 Latin America 10.5 11.0 11.9 11.5 12.2 12.7 13.7 13.5 15.8 16.9 13.3 16.6 17.3 Asia 23.4 26.2 32.4 32.3 30.1 32.5 32.6 31.6 35.7 32.5 30.1 33.0 36.1 - thereof China 12.0 13.8 16.7 18.5 16.2 16.2 16.3 17.8 19.5 17.0 18.2 20.6 21.3 - thereof India 2.8 3.5 4.5 4.1 4.0 5.0 4.5 4.5 5.4 3.2 2.9 3.0 3.8 Oceania 0.4 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.7 World total 54.8 58.7 68.4 65.7 65.6 69.9 71.8 68.5 77.3 77.0 63.7 72.6 78.4 25
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Supplier structure on European salt market 26 20% 12% 10% 15% 43% K+S has a market share of 20% SWS Nobian* Salins Others ▪ K+S has the highest market share in Europe and is the leader in salt production. ▪ A versatile product portfolio with a high proportion of specialties enables customized solutions for a wide range of market requirements and every industry. ▪ Thanks to several production sites in Europe and an extensive distribution network, K+S guarantees a comprehensive geographical presence that enables fast, flexible and reliable deliveries. * In 2021, Nouryon has completed a spin-out of its base chemicals business, Nobian. Since then, Nouryon has also traded under the name Nobian. Source: K+S
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4 | 8 Sustainable transformation as part of our strategy
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Guiding principles of strategy and management focus 28 Financial ambitions ▪ Earn cost of capital over a 5-year cycle ▪ At the same time, an EBITDA margin of > 20% is aimed for over this cycle ▪ Generally striven for a leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA): maximum 1.5x
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We have set ourselves ambitious goals in these three areas of action: Social Responsibility, Environment & Resources and Governance ▪ The human being is our focus ▪ Active commitment to environmentally friendly production ▪ Integrity & a sense of responsibility characterize our actions K+S Sustainability Goals 29
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Our sustainable transformation pays off ▪ Our capital expenditure will be increased in the course of the sustainable and economic transformation (especially in the years 2024 to 2026). ▪ Nevertheless, our strong balance sheet and improved operating cash conversion ensure at least break-even free cashflows – even at the lower end of the cycle. New Business Areas/Use of infrastructure • Coverage of tailings piles /REKS • Circular economy • Underground/Indoor Farming • Cavern/hydrogen storage Decarbonization • 25% CO2 reduction by 2030 • 60% by 2040 • Greenhouse gas neutral (Scope 1 and 2) by 2045 Ramp-up Bethune/CA Increase in production from a good 2 to 4 million tonnes p.a. through cost-effective, water- and energy-saving secondary mining Werra 2060 • Increase in energy efficiency, more specialties • Securing the future • Less tailings disposal • Reduction of saline process water and, therefore, the end of the discharge in 2028 • Halving CO2 K+S is the first producer to offer potash and salt with the smallest possible CO2 footprint! 30
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Optimize the existing 31 70 % Industry+ Agriculture Supply Chain ▪ Warehouse and network optimization for European salt logistics ▪ Optimization of warehousing ▪ Improved use of infrastructure ▪ Increase of marketing in USA ex Bethune ▪ Increase of trading business in Middle East, China and India ▪ Improved leveraging of local sales network EBITDA impact: around €30 million p.a. ▪ Focus on potash product groups for industrial product sales ▪ Capacity expansion of high-purity salts ▪ Optimization of de-icing salt setup
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Werra 2060 – Securing a sustainable future 32 Reduction in environmental impact How do we want to achieve this? Saline process waters reduced: by 1.2 to 1.0 million m3 p.a. Reduction solid residues: by 8 to 7 million t eff. p.a. ► avoiding tailings pile expansion Wintershall beginning of the 2030s Halving CO2 emissions at the Werra plant Reduced steam requirement: higher flexibility regarding the energy source Innovations in extraction and production ▪ Unterbreizbach and Wintershall sites: Focus on wastewater-free processing methods ▪ Unterbreizbach mine: Expansion of secondary mining operations (drill and blast) ▪ Hattorf-Wintershall mine: Introduction of secondary mining (drill and blast) ▪ Unterbreizbach and Hattorf-Wintershall mines: Dry backfill utilization ▪ Hattorf plant: Continued operation unchanged for the time being Future-oriented product portfolio ▪ Lower energy consumption, reduction in CO2 emissions and modified product portfolio through conversion of the processing and refining processes in Wintershall and Unterbreizbach ▪ Further development of specialties portfolio with unchanged production volumes ▪ The products become more competitive under cost, sustainability, and quality criteria Methods already tested or in use on other sites! 70 %
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Capex: Werra 2060 Gross capex Werra 2060 Capex difference Werra 2060 vs. unchanged operation mode Capex amortization period: < 10 years 33 ▪ Compared to unchanged operation mode only +€300m within 10 years ▪ Gross capex of about €600m ▪ Additionally positive impact on opex: e.g. - 20% vs. unchanged operation in 2030 Schematic course of capex 70 % -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200 250 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Preparation and implementation will take place during ongoing production so that operational breaks can be optimally utilized. Unterbreizbach Wintershall
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Primary & Secondary Mining – Ramp-up of the production from a good 2 to 4 mln. tonnes p.a. 34 In primary mining, fresh water is pumped into the layer containing potash, creating so-called caverns. The water pumped into the cavern dissolves the potassium salt and a water-salt solution (brine) is formed. The resulting brine is pumped upwards with pressure. The brine is then evaporated in a factory and processed further. In secondary mining, only saturated NaCl brine is injected instead of fresh water. The remaining KCl reserves are selectively dissolved from the existing caverns. The resulting brine is pumped upwards with pressure. The KCl crystallizes on the surface due to the outside temperature in a cooling pond. Potash deposit The liquid dissolves the potash and forms a cavern. Bethune – Efficient Production in Canada Secondary Mining: Cost-effective, water- and energy-saving method! 70 %
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In the middle of Saskatchewan 35 Bethune – Above ground
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36 Bethune – Below ground In Bethune, a pad currently includes 12 underground caverns. Each one of them is about the size of a Bundesliga stadium. Pads and caverns 12 x
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37 More ambitious climate strategy adopted ▪ We have already reduced 80% of our CO2 emissions (1990 – 2020): ▪ We have achieved this through the extensive use of highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP) technology, comprehensive energy efficiency measures and capacity reductions. ▪ Since 2021, our medium-term goal has been to further reduce CO2 emissions by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020). ▪ As part of Climate Strategy 2.0, we have intensified our targets: ▪ We want to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality in 2045 and reduce our CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2 of the production sites) by 25% compared to the base year 2020. 2.6 1.9 1.0 0 2 4 Instead of previously -10% * 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 0.0 -25% -60% CO2 K+S Group CO2 emissions in milllion tonnes p.a. (Scope 1 and 2) % Reduction vs. 2020 No previous interim goal -100% *With the already expected adjustments to the base value 2020
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Scope 3 emissions according to categories 1 38 ▪ K+S is very early in the value chain. The evaluation of the full scope 3 emissions, therefore, is a difficult process. In the 2023 annual report, scope 3 emissions for upstream transportation and distribution had been reported. The last full evaluation has shown CO2 emissions of 3.6 mln tonnes for 2022. ▪ With the first annual report according to ESRS, we re-evaluated our scope 3 emissions. All data was reviewed and changes in methods/ranges lead to deviations from the 2022 figure. ▪ For the current report, several categories have been identified as material. Among these, processing of sold products will be the biggest part of the emissions with close to 40% of the total emissions. ▪ Others* (waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, upstream leased assets, downstream transportation and distribution, the use of sold products as well as investments) are also reported but are less than 10% of the total emissions. ▪ K+S has different impact on the different categories. The main influence is on: ▪ Upstream transportation and distribution: The choice of means of transportation can influence the value. Our goal is to further reduce the GHG emissions associated with this category. By 2030, K+S wants to reduce its KPI for specific GHG emissions in lo gistics by 10 % compared to 2017. ▪ Fuel and energy related activities: The choice of energy source can influence the value. The reduction of this category is reflected in our ambitious climate strategy. ▪ Capital goods and Purchased goods and services: The choice of these types of goods can influence the value. Processing of sold products Upstream transportation and distribution Fuel and energy related activities Capital goods Purchased goods and services Others* 1 The calculations always relates to CO2 equivalents. CO2
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Decarbonization – Greenhouse Gas Neutrality * By 2030: Reduction of absolute CO2 emissions by at least 25% By 2040: Reduction of absolute CO2 emissions by at least 60% By 2045: We strive for greenhouse gas neutrality*. 100% Targets ExpectationImplementation * Scope 1 + Scope 2 compared to the base year 2020 Energy saving Electrification + use of renewables CO2-capture + storage Increasing energy efficiency CO2 A B C D E Focusing on the following key areas to reduce CO2 emissions: Examples of specific measures: Construction of a biomass combustion plant and a CHP plant to reduce emissions by more than 100 kt CO2 p.a. by 2026. Conditions in the energy industry framework that provide incentives for decarbonization. This also includes a sufficient and resilient energy infrastructure, financial support and affordable renewable energies. We support the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Renewable energy for products with the smallest possible CO2 footprint. 39
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The de-carbonization of the entire German potash production requires state support: in the provision of infrastructure and green energy sources, in the development of legal frameworks, in procedures (planning acceleration) and in the provision of subsidies. In future, we want to produce potash with the smallest possible CO2 footprint – compared to today and compared to our foreign competitors. To do this, we are treading two paths in parallel: The change in production and processing processes – from wet to dry processing The change in energy use – from fossil fuels to renewable energies With the "Werra 2060" project, we are taking the first major step in changing our production processes. To do this, we need to extract and process the crude salt from the reservoir in a way that is as climate -neutral as possible. This transformation project is the only one of its kind in potash mining in the world. In Zielitz, we have launched a pilot project for the use of power-to-heat, thereby pushing a change in energy use ahead. Our future – The climate-friendly potash production 40
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vertraulich CO2 reduced potash for sustainable agriculture Aggregated CO2e footprint MOP K+S Potash with the smallest possible CO2 footprint due to the use of renewable energy The reduction in emissions results from the conversion of consumption from fossil to renewable energy. The remaining emissions are distributed across sub-processes that (so far) cannot be converted. (The calculations are based on average German production, excluding Canadian production). 41 Development of footprint of potash (MOP) Requirements for the change of technology High availability of renewable energy to produce potash with the smallest possible CO2 footprint Expansion of renewable energies and targeted grid connection to meet increased electricity demand Offsetting additional expenditure incurred by using green electricity through government funding In future, we will be able to produce potash in Germany with the smallest possible CO2 footprint. Both ways of achieving this – changing the production and processing methods as well as changing the use of energy – require high investments. The potash industry needs a supportive regulatory framework for this: ca. 10 kg CO2 e/t product Potash with the smallest possible CO2 footprint
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System conversion from 2030 Bernburg ▪ Shutdown of cogeneration plant in 2030 ▪ Complete switch from steam/hot water to power-to- heat in 2030 ▪ Switch of drying in brine to hydrogen in 2035 Salt with the smallest possible CO2 footprint by 2030 Braunschweig-Lüneburg ▪ Already very low in CO2 as heat is generated in a biogas plant Borth ▪ Construction of biomass heating plant Frisia ▪ Waste incineration currently CO2-free Factory & Mine | Power Plant Natural gas The challenge is to identify the right technologies for each site and establish them within the next 20 years. The opportunity lies in the intelligent connection of systems and operation modes in the markets. Natural gas CO2 CO2 Electricity Current system Conversion of the salt works to low CO2 operation and the plants to "green" electricity procurement (CO2-neutral) 42
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Grow the core 43 Expansion of the portfolio ▪ Fertilization ▪ Micronutrients ▪ Concepts for soil health ▪ Further additions to the portfolio Logistic access ▪ Circular economy ▪ Last Mile Distribution Digital sales ▪ Agronomic services ▪ Digital sales channels (e.g., web shops) ▪ New digital business models ▪ Direct access to the farmer 20 % We enable farmers to achieve greater economic success
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New business areas 44 Renewable and green energy ▪ Increasing use of renewable energies (wind, sun) at our sites ▪ Use of available space at our sites ▪ Research into the production and use of green hydrogen Carbon dioxide (CO2) ▪ CCS: underground storage (solid and gaseous) ▪ CCU: use for the production of biomass or as a raw material for basic chemicals Reuse of our mines ▪ Research into alternative uses for agriculture or as a production area for biotechnology Waste management and circular economy ▪ Underground recovery, underground storage ▪ Extraction of valuable minerals from waste streams (e.g., magnesia) ▪ Tailings pile coverage 10 % Subsequent use of existing assets and development of new business areas Mines Caverns Tailings piles Land Technical/structural infrastructure Technological know-how Agronomic know-how
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The Company’s activities are managed based on the following key financial performance indicators, which are the most important financial performance indicators within the meaning of the German Accounting Standards (DRS) 20: ▪ EBITDA ▪ Group earnings after tax, adjusted ▪ Capital expenditure ▪ Adjusted free cash flow ▪ Return on capital employed (ROCE) ▪ Net financial liabilities (incl. financial lease liabilities)/ EBITDA ▪ Net debt/EBITDA Performance indicators and target values in sustainability management were defined for the K+S Group in 2018. We , therefore, also managed the Company using the non- financial indicators stated below. These form the basis for part of the long-term incentive (LTI) as a variable component of the Board of Executive Directors’ as well as all LTI-entitled employees’ remuneration. They are the key non-financial performance indicators within the meaning of the German Accounting Standard (DRS) 20. ▪ Lost Time Incident Rate (LTI rate1) ▪ Reduction in specific CO2 emissions (new since 2023) Performance Indicators 1 The so-called LTI rate measures occupational incidents with lost time in relation to one million hours worked. Other financial and non-financial performance indicators that are relevant for the K+S Group include revenues, sales volumes, average selling prices, and number of employees. However, these figures are not considered financial or non-financial key performance indicators within the meaning of German Accounting Standards (DRS) 20. 45 Non-financial Performance IndicatorsKey Financial Performance Indicators
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Performance Indicators 46 Key Financial Performance Indicators 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 EBITDA € million 444.8 1,067.3 2,422.9 712.4 557.7 Group earnings after tax, adjusted € million -1,802.5 2,182.4 1,494.0 161.9 3.6 Capital expenditure € million 526.0 334.3 403.8 525.3 530.8 Adjusted free cash flow € million -42.2 92.7 932.0 311.2 62.4 Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) % -22.8 42.9 25.7 3.2 0.0 Net financial liabilities (including lease liabilities)/EBITDA (LTM) x-times 7.8 0.7 - 1 - 1 - 1 Net debt/EBITDA (LTM) x-times 10.5 1.7 0.3 1.7 2.6 2 Non-Financial Performance Indicators 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Lost Time Incident Rate LTI rate 8.8 11.3 8.3 7.6 5.4 Reduction of saline process water in Germany million m3 2.9 3.3 2.3 2.6 2.5 Reduction in specific CO2 emissions (new since 2023) kg/t 270.8 262.2 1 There are no longer any net financial liabilities as of December 31, 2022. 2 Net debt also includes long-term provisions for mining obligations with maturities of more than 10 years in the amount of €996.5million. Excluding these obligations from net debt, the ratio is 0.8.
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K+S Sustainability Goals 2030 47 Target KPI 1 Unit Target Value 2024 Dead- line Target achievement ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES Climate Change (E1): Reducing the carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency to enhance competitiveness. Absolute CO2 emissions in the K+S Group worldwide2 % -25 -4.4 2030 18% Reduction in specific CO2 emissions 2, 3, 4 kg/t 254.6 262.2 2027 55% Specific greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) in logistics (kg CO2e/t) % -10 -31.4 2030 100% Water & Dissolved Residues (E3): Reduction of saline process water Additional reduction of saline process water from potash production to be disposed of in Germany 5 million m³ p.a. -0.5 -0.17 2030 33% Reduction of saline process water from potash production in Germany per tonne of product 3, 4, 5 m3/t 0.37 0.44 2030 20% Reducing the environmental impact and conserving natural resources by re-examining the potential of residues stored on tailings piles. Additionally covered tailings pile area ha 155 31.0 2030 20% K+S Mining Specifics: Reducing the environmental impact and conserving natural resources by re-examining the potential of residues stored on tailings piles. Amount of residue used for purposes other than tailings piles disposal or avoided by increasing the raw materials yields 6 million t p.a. 3 0.45 2030 15% 1 The base year for our non-financial performance indicators is 2017. 2 Deviating base year: 2020. 3 Relevant to remuneration for the Board of Executive Directors and management; a description can be found in the “Remuneration report” from page 221 of the 2024 Annual Report. 4 Management relevant within the meaning of DRS 20, a description can be found in the section on “Corporate governance & moni toring” from page 182 of the 2024 Annual Report. 5 Excluding a reduction due to the KCF plant and the end of production at Sigmundshall. 6 Excluding a reduction due to the existing measure of immediate backfill. 7 KPI is reported for the first time for 2025. 8 The first survey was carried out in 2019 (deviating base year). Surveys are conducted approx. every three to five years. The most recent Diversity and Inclusion Index relates to the year 2022.
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K+S Sustainability Goals 2030 48 Target KPI 1 Unit Target Value 2024 Dead- line Target achievement SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Employees (S1): Providing a healthy and safe work environment to protect our employees who constitute our most valuable capital. Injury with lost time 3, 4 LTI rate 0 5.4 Vision 2030 53% GOVERNANCE Business Ethics (G1): Requesting compliance with a sustainable approach on the part of our suppliers along the entire supply chains to align all business activities with our values. Percentage of critical suppliers aligned with the K+S Group Supplier Code of Conduct 3 % 100 98.2 End of 2025 98% Coverage of the purchasing volume by the K+S Group Supplier Code of Conduct 3 % > 90 93.8 End of 2025 100% Percentage of potential risk suppliers assessed as part of the risk analysis 3, 7 % > 90 0 End of 2027 0 Hiring and developing a workforce that reflects the places in which we do business. Fostering an inclusive environment that enables all employees to thrive and contribute to innovation and results. Positive perception of inclusive working environment by employees 8 % > 90 87.0 2030 97%
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K+S Sustainability: Ratings and Standards 49 Organization Rating scale Current rating Significance of rating Trend over the last 12 months Rating scale from AAA to CCC AA Class of „Leader“ Rating scale from A+ to D- C „medium” and only 2 steps away from prime status (from B-) Rating scale from 0 to 40+ (The lower, the better) 26.9 Medium risk that K+S suffers financial losses due to non-compliance with ESG requirements Rating scale from A to D- Water: C Climate: C Level 2 (C: Awareness) represents the level at which K+S currently stands on the way to greater environmental responsibility International Engagement
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Our contribution to the 17 SDGs K+S makes a direct contribution to a number of global sustainable development goals – and thus contributes to the fulfillment of the goals. More information and more details about our article can be found here. 50
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3. Landwirtschaft 5 | 8 Customer Segment Agriculture
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Agriculture customer segment at a glance 52 1 2 ▪ Close proximity to our most important customers as a logistical advantage ▪ Shipments to overseas customers at competitive costs from Hamburg harbour ▪ Solid and long-term customer relationships ▪ Broad specialty portfolio provides flexibility and stability, partly following different trends and seasons Revenue split by products Q1/2025 (%)Revenue split by region Q1/2025 (%) Characteristics in € million Q1/2024 Q1/2025 Revenues 679.9 664.8 Sales volumes (million tonnes) 2.02 2.01 - thereof trade goods 0.04 0.04 Potassium chloride 54 Fertilizer specialties 46 Europe 65 thereof Germany 21 South America 12 Asia 10 others 6 North America 7
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Our ingredients of natural origin 53 Further information on our products: www.kpluss.com/fertilizer Soil fertilizer Our all-rounder - for your most different applications Our all-rounder - for you also now with boron Our all-rounder - for you also now with boron Our potassium chloride - your first choice Our specialist for your healthy forage production Our top quality - for your specialty crops Our rolled granulate for wide, precisely distributed application Our formula for success - for the highest quality for your crops Our highly concentrated - magnesium sulfur power for plants Foliar and liquid fertilizer The basic ingredient for foliar fertilization Our specialist for root and leaf crops Our specialist for health and quality Our specialist for rapeseed and sugar beet Our specialist for all your cereals Our frost professional - for your winter yield security Our perfect source - potassium and sulfur for your crops
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Industry+ customer segment at a glance 55 1 2 ▪ Emerging markets: Growth, especially in Asia, leads to increasing demand for electrolysis. ▪ Electrolysis and specialties: Focus on product quality, service and proximity to the customer. ▪ Pharma: High quality standard, certified, innovative, and overarching customer focus as well as reliability. ▪ Consumers: Strong brands in table salt, water softening salt, pool salts, and de-icing salt. ▪ Communities: Public road construction authorities, winter road clearance service providers and large commercial users procure de-icing salt from K+S largely through public tenders. Revenue split by products Q1/2025 (%)Characteristics In € million Q1/2024 Q1/2025 Revenues 308.1 299.9 Sales volume (million tonnes) 1.85 1.81 - thereof: de-icing 0.72 0.69 Communities 19 Consumers 7 Industry 74 thereof water softening 8 thereof industrial applications 13 thereof food 18 thereof chemicals 22 thereof animal nutrition 12 thereof pharma 5 thereof complementary 19 thereof others 3
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Das ist K+S Food processing Production and processing of foods such as meat, cheese and ready meals with products such as spices, texturizers and minerals. Animal nutrition Products for animal nutrition, including livestock salt and feed additives as well as salt for aquariums and fish ponds. Water treatment Soft water for maintaining facilities and equipment and disinfecting swimming pools and pools. Pharma Supporting the healthcare industry with products such as dialysis fluids, infusion solutions and medicines. De-Icing Safe winter maintenance with de-icing salt and brine solutions for roads and paths. Chemicals Provision of raw materials for the chemical industry, e.g. for glass and pulp production. Consumers Household products such as table salt, water softeners and regenerating salt for dishwashers. Industrial applications Raw materials and additives for industrial processes such as galvanizing, plastics production and textile finishing. Industry: 40% 14% 4% 19% 8% Other activities make up approx. 15% of the Industry+ customer segment. As of 2024 Annual Report. Industry+ | Products and main areas of application 56
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Products: ▪ Diverse product portfolio of rock, vacuum & sea salt, potassium chloride, sodium- reduced Balance Salt and magnesium sulphate with the NUTRIKS brand ▪ Premium quality standards, assured by accredited certifications ▪ Natural origin, highly pure & certified according to international standards ▪ Various grain sizes Services: ▪ Short transportation routes due to naturally deposits in Europe ▪ Different packaging formats ▪ Individual customer service through local sales units spreads across the globe and technical customer application advice Industry+ | Value creator #1 | Food processing Rohstoffsicherheit Customer group: Food and beverage industry and carrageenan producers Supply regions: Salt portfolio: Focus market Europe Potassium-magnesium portfolio: Global sales market 600,000 tonnes annual volume in 2024 57
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Products: ▪ Sodium and potassium chloride as essential raw materials for chlor-alkali electrolysis ▪ Magnesium sulphate as an additive in the cellulose industry ▪ Natural products of consistently high and good quality ▪ C-LIGHT: Our contribution to the CO2-reduced industry ▪ Product certificates in accordance with international standards and norms Services: ▪ Reliability and delivery reliability with the highest priority ▪ Professional expertise in technical customer application advice 1.5 million tonnes annual volume in 2024 Industry+ | Value creator #2 | Chemicals Rohstoffsicherheit Customer group: Chlor-alkali and the cellulose industry Supply regions: Global sales market with a focus on Europe 58
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Products: ▪ Potassium, sodium and magnesium chloride as well as potassium and magnesium sulphate as raw materials and additives for industry ▪ Purity, grain sizes and hydrate levels customized to the customer's specific areas of application ▪ Natural origin & certified according to international standards Services: ▪ Individual delivery quantities in 25 kg bags, big bags or bulk ▪ Natural deposits in Europe and North America guarantee short transportation routes ▪ Customer service through local sales units and technical customer application advice Industry+ | Value creator #3 | Industr. Applications Rohstoffsicherheit 59 Diverse industries, e.g. electroplating, mineral oil, gas, textile, glass, building & plastics industries Supply regions: Salt portfolio: Focus market Europe Potassium-magnesium portfolio: Global sales market 452,000 tonnes annual volume in 2024
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Phases of our value chain 61 Our customers apply our products, use our raw materials in their processes or process them in their products. We make extensive product information available and advise our customers on the application of our products. The K+S Group wants to be the preferred partner of its customers in the market. High product quality and reliability are crucial prerequisites for this. K+S offers a comprehensive range of services for agriculture, industry, and private consumers. The long-term securing of freight capacity is of strategic importance to us. A large part of our international transportation volume is forwarded by service providers with which we maintain long-standing partnerships. The refining of raw materials is one of our core competencies. Above ground, the crude salt is processed in complex, multi-phase, mechanical, or physical processes, with the natural properties of the mineral remaining unchanged. We extract raw materials in conventional mining below ground as well as through solution mining. We also use the power of the sun and extract salt by evaporating sea water or saline water. Our potash and salt deposits came into being millions of years ago. They are either our property or we have corresponding rights or approvals that allow the extraction or solution mining of the raw material reserves. Exploration Mining Production Logistics Sales/ Marketing Application
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Underground mining production cycle 62 Face cleaningDrilling Charging with explosives Auger drilling Muck pile load and dump Roof scaling Roof bolting Blasting after shift end 1 9 8 2 3 5 67 Clearing4 Conventional mining
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Main production methods for salt 63 Rock salt Conventional mining Evaporated salt Recrystallization of purified brine Brine Controlled solution mining Sea/solar salt Crystallization of sea water ▪ Around 60% of worldwide salt production (more than 290 million tonnes including brine) is obtained from rock salt mining and solution mining. ▪ Approximately 40% of production is obtained from seawater and salt lakes. 1 Salt is produced in almost every country in the world. Due to the high share of transportation costs in production costs, markets are generally regionally limited to the area around the production sites. 1 Roskill Information Services Ltd., 2020
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4 5 3 21 K+S production in Germany 64 Share of annual potash production capacity (in %) Combined plant Werra Wintershall Unterbreizbach Hattorf Neuhof-Ellers5 3 2 4 1 ~ 56% ~ 17% Zielitz ~ 28% Total potash production K+S ca. 5.5 million tonnes eff. Das ist K+S 9 7 8 7 9 8 Braunschweig-Lüneburg (Salt site) Bernburg (Salt site) Borth (Salt site)
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K+S in Canada: Bethune 65 ▪ Expanding our current production portfolio in Germany with a North American production site → Only supplier with production sites in Europe and North America ▪ Securing a good asset base with competitive production costs ▪ Sales and distribution through existing distribution structures of the K+S Group ▪ Regional growth projects in China and Southeast Asia ▪ Flexible multi-product strategy Strengthening our global presence China India South East Asia South America North America
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66 Werra2060 Rohstoffsicherheit We rely on environmentally friendly means of transport and optimized routes to minimize CO₂ emissions and make our contribution to climate protection. A high proportion of direct transports and the proximity to our sales markets are particularly beneficial to the quality of our products. Thanks to multimodal means of transportation and high rail capacities, we can deliver quickly and directly to our customers. Low CO2 transportationFast and flexible Through careful planning and efficient use of resources, we offer a logistics solution that is competitive and cost- effective. Cost-efficient Quality-conscious K+S logistics at a glance We deliver our products to the customer: CO₂-efficient, cost-effective, fast and flexible!
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Cost curve at customer’s gate much flatter Source: S&P Global, Fertecon, April 2024 67 USD/t Ramp-up of Bethune as well as measures to optimize the existing business Increasing improvement in cash costs and competitive position K+S Bethune K+S Zielitz (MOP site) Not accounting for carrier insurance premiums out of Russia/Belarus; Line length = Production capacity in million tonnes 1st quintile of the production quantity with the lowest cost Bethune's further ramp- up to 4 million tonnes will bring Bethune to the first quintile. cost curve at Brazil customer‘s gate 2024 fob cost curve 2020 fob cost curve 2024 (25 USD up from 2020)
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Potash processing above ground 68 Electrostatic Separation (ESTA®) +- Finely ground crude salt Conditioning Separation in a free-fall separator Triboelectric charging Residue (NaCl) Potassium chloride (KCl) and kieserite Thermal dissolution 25 °C 110 °C 95 °C Finely ground crude salt Heating Undis- solved residue + dissolved KCl Residue (NaCl) and kieserite Filtering Potassium chloride (KCl) Cooling Filtering Mother brine Flotation Floatation brine Flotation agent Air bubbles Filtering and drying Residue (NaCl) Potassium chloride (KCl) or kieserite Finely ground crude salt
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Potash production: management of residues 69 * With low river water levels in the Werra, there are possibilities for K+S in the Hessian-Thuringian potash district to temporarily store liquid residues in water basins or suitable mine spaces on site or temporary ways of disposal by flooding decommissioned mines or gas caverns in Lower Saxony orSaxony-Anhalt. ~84% ~7.5% ~5% ~3.5% Ø Share** of residue disposed by this method in the Hessian-Thuringian potash district in 2022: Tailings piles Underground disposal River injection* Remote disposal ▪ Crude salt has only a limited recyclable content (max. 30%), therefore the generation of residues is inevitable. All potash producers worldwide face this challenge. ▪ The recycling of partial volumes is performed at all producers. ▪ The methods, processes, and equipment for the construction of tailings piles from solid residues are scientifically justified, tried and tested in practice. These ways of disposal – depending on the corresponding site – are used also in combination. They currently represent the best available technique. Solid or liquid residues are disposed of worldwide in the following ways: ** Percentage by mass of salt
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Green investments = long-term planning security 70 Wintershall Hattorf Zielitz Werra ▪ Approval of Hattorf tailings pile expansion (phase 3) in mid-2025 and investments required ▪ Next approval and significant investments in tailings pile extensions will not be necessary again until the end of the 2020s ▪ Deep-well injection ended 2021 ▪ From 2028: Positive effects of the Werra 2060 projects Tailings piles extensions Liquid residues
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▪ From 2030 onwards, K+S will be able to use three million tonnes of residue annually for purposes other than tailings pile disposals. ▪ By 2030, we want to cover a further 155 hectares of tailings pile area and thus further reduce or avoid the accumulation of tailings pile water. Soil and construction rubble are installed in several layers on the stockpile in a precisely defined process. → Formation of a cover, the upper layer of which is permanently greened. Reduction of tailings pile water: coverage & greening 71 Our objectives The procedure Objective Reduction of tailings pile water by up to 90%
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Tailings pile and process water at the Werra site 72 Reduction of saline wastewater based on various measures within the last 25 years: ▪ Underground disposal in Unterbreizbach ▪ Optimization of production and manufacturing processes ▪ ESTA - facility, cold preliminary decomposition and high consistency facility, kainite crystallization and MgCl2 facility ▪ Establishment of a kainite crystallization and flotation facility; advantage: additional product ▪ On-site: Temporary storage possibility of up to 1.0 million m³ (basins and temporary storage underground). ▪ Off-site: Flooding of decommissioned mines or caverns for their restoration. ▪ As part of our strategy and the optimization of our existing business, the focus at the Werra site will be on reducing solid and liquid residues as well as energy consumption and therefore CO2 emissions. Development of saline wastewater Disposal of saline wastewater Additional ways of disposing saline wastewater 20 million cbm 5.1 million cbm Saline Waste-water 1997 Saline Waste-water 2021 Disposal until 2027 Disposal as of 2028 No deep-well injection as of 2022 Utilization/Avoidance (CapEx: almost €500 million) Remote flooding of abandoned mines or caverns and temporary storage under- ground as of 2028: higher positive effects of the Werra 2060 project Discharge Werra 2 in compliance with the target values of the FGG Weser 2 Further reduction and avoidance of tailing pile water targeted by covering tailings piles; continuing R&D developments with external partners, among others 1 Further reduction of tailing pile and process water 1 Including Neuhof
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Key financial figures 1 74 1 The figures relate to the continuing and discontinued operations of the K+S Group for the year 2020. Since the financial year2021, the figures relate to the continuing operations of the K+S Group. 2 As of December 31, 2022, there are no longer any net financial liabilities. Revenues (€ billion) EBITDA margin (%) EBITDA vs. Net financial liabilities/EBITDA2 FCF (€ million) 3.7 3.2 5.7 3.9 3.7 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 445 1,067 2,423 712 558 7.2 0.6 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 12 33 43 18 15 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -42 +93 +932 +311 +62 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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Operating and adjusted cash flow 1 75 1 The figures relate to the continuing and discontinued operations of the K+S Group for the years 2016 to 2020. Since the financial year 2021, the figures relate to the continuing operations of the K+S Group (in € million). 445 307 309 640 429 347 1,394 822 583 -777 -390 -206 140 -42 93 932 311 62 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow (adjusted)
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76 Cash flow and balance sheet 1 As of September 30, 2022, there are no longer any net financial liabilities. 3M/23 H1/23 9M/23 FY/23 3M/24 H1/24 9M/24 FY/24 3M/25 Operating cash flow 221 484 657 822 226 321 484 583 162 Investing cash flow (adjusted by sale/purchase of securities and other financial investments) -107 -210 -329 -510 -115 -235 -373 -521 -130 Adjusted free cash flow 113 274 328 311 111 87 111 62 32 Capex 78 199 347 525 96 212 352 531 90 Net debt -819 -911 -890 -1,238 -1,215 -1,352 -1,337 -1,445 -1,398 Net debt excl. non-current mining provisions, payable in > 10 years -27 -124 -138 -265 -252 -400 -370 -448 -442 Non-current provisions for mining obligations -1,028 -1.029 -994 -1,212 -1,198 -1,192 -1,206 -1,240 -1,203 – thereof payable within 10 years -236 -242 -242 -240 -234 -239 -239 -243 -246 Net financial liabilities (-); Net financial asset position (+)1 +347 +261 +241 +125 +252 +91 +112 +31 +44 Net financial liabilities/EBITDA1 (LTM) - - - - - - - - - Equity Ratio 71% 71% 71% 69% 69% 66% 67% 67% 67%
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K+S Share 77 The following banks publish research studies about K+S ▪ WKN: KSAG88 ▪ ISIN: DE000KSAG888 ▪ Type of shares: registered shares of no-par value ▪ Total number of shares: 179,100,000 ▪ Trading segment: Prime Standard ▪ Ticker symbols: Bloomberg SDF/Reuters SDFG Key data Shareholder structure as of Dec 31, 2024 ▪ Baader Helvea Equity Research ▪ Bank of America ▪ Bank Pekao Equity Research ▪ Berenberg Bank ▪ BMO Capital Markets ▪ Citi Research ▪ Deutsche Bank ▪ DZ Bank AG ▪ Exane BNP Paribas ▪ Jefferies Equity Research ▪ J.P. Morgan ▪ Kepler Cheuvreux ▪ LBBW ▪ M.M. Warburg ▪ Morgan Stanley ▪ Oddo BHF ▪ Scotia Capital ▪ UBS Institutional Investors 62% Private Investors 38% Free float 100%
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78 Share performance Performance of the K+S Share Market capitalization Index: December 31, 2020 = 100 Source: Bloomberg; as of 9th May 2025 As of Dec. 31, in € billion 4.1 4.5 4.3 4.0 3.0 2.1 1.5 2.9 3.5 2.6 1.9 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% 350% 400% 450% Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23 Dec-24 K+S MDAX
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79 Performance of the K+S share in comparison Index: December 31, 2021 = 100 Source: Bloomberg; as of 9th May 2025 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 12/2021 12/2022 12/2023 12/2024 MDAX K+S Nutrien Mosaic ICL
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Distribution policy 80 Shareholder participation in K+S's corporate success will generally be based on the adjusted free cash flow (operative, excluding special effects). This key figure already takes into account the investments to optimize our existing business in terms of total shareholder return. K+S aims to return 30% to 50% of the adjusted free cash flow generated annually to shareholders. Capital is returned in the form of a dividend, which can be combined with a share buyback, if applicable. The possible combination of both instruments also aims to counteract large fluctuations in the annual dividend. The following factors are applied in determining the exact percentage: + Expected business development + Balance sheet structure + Expected development of capital expenditure K+S wants to maintain a strong balance sheet and generally strives for a maximum leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) of 1.5x. K+S sets guiding principles for attractive shareholder participation Shareholder participation in the company's success 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024e Capital repayment per no-par value share eligible for dividend payment € 0.25 0.04 - 0.20 2.00 0.70 0.15 - thereof dividend € 0.25 0.04 - 0.20 1.00 0.70 0.15 - thereof share buyback - - - - 1.00 - -
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Symbol: KPLUY CUSIP: 48265W108 Ratio: 2 ADRs = 1 Share Country: Germany ISIN: DE000KSAG888 Depositary: The Bank of New York Mellon Trade on OTCQX ▪ Clear and settle according to normal U.S. standards ▪ Stock quotes and dividend payments in U.S. dollars ▪ Can be purchased/sold in the same way as other U.S. stocks via a U.S. broker ▪ Cost-effective means of international portfolio diversification Benefits to North American investors K+S ADR Programme 81 The K+S ADR Program offers North American investors the opportunity to take stock in K+S. Since the ADRs are quoted in US dollars and dividends are also distributed in US dollars, this financial instrument closely resembles an American share. Two ADRs represent one K+S ordinary share. The K+S ADRs are traded in the United States under a level 1 ADR Program in the over-the- counter market (OTC). Further information: www.kpluss.com/adr
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K+S debt instruments and issuer rating 82 Bond 06/2029 (3-months-par-call) WKN A383E2 ISIN XS2844398482 Listing Luxembourg SE Issue volume €500 million Outstanding volume €500 million Issue price 99.147% Coupon 4.250% Maturity June 19, 2029 Denomination €100,000 Issuer rating (S&P): BBB- (outlook: stable) since June 2023 + Syndicated credit facility up to €400 million + Commercial paper program as an additional source of liquidity
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Financial calendar 83 Quiet period prior to the report July 15 to August 12, 2025 (7 a.m. CEST) Half-Year Financial Report: June 30, 2025 August 12, 2025 Quiet period prior to the report October 14 to November 11, 2025 (7 a.m. CET) Quarterly Report: September 30, 2025 November 11, 2025 Quiet period prior to the report January 29 to March 12, 2026 (7 a.m. CET) 2025 Annual Report March 12, 2026 ▪ K+S Website: www.kpluss.com ▪ Annual reports: www.kpluss.com/ar2024 ▪ Newsletter subscription: www.kpluss.com/newsletter ▪ Social Media: YouTube More content available online Ein Bild, das Text, ClipArt enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung
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84 Investor Relations Contacts Julia Bock, CFA Head of Investor Relations Phone: + 49 561 / 9301-1009 Fax: + 49 561 / 9301-2425 julia.bock@k-plus-s.com Nathalie Frost Senior Investor Relations Manager Phone: + 49 561 / 9301-1403 Fax: + 49 561 / 9301-2425 nathalie.frost@k-plus-s.com Esther Beuermann, MBA Senior Investor Relations Manager Phone: + 49 561 / 9301-1679 Fax: + 49 561 / 9301-2425 esther.beuermann@k-plus-s.com ▪ Email: investor-relations@k-plus-s.com ▪ Website: www.kpluss.com ▪ IR-Website: www.kpluss.com/ir ▪ Newsletter: www.kpluss.com/newsletter K+S Aktiengesellschaft, Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 7, 34131 Kassel (Germany)
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Disclaimer 85 No reliance may be placed for any purpose whatsoever on the information or opinions contained in the Presentation or on its completeness, accuracy of fairness. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given by or on behalf of the Company or any of its respective directors, officers, employees, agents or advisers as to the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions contained in the Presentation and no responsibility or liability is accepted by any of them for any such information or opinions. In particular, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given as to the achievement or reasonableness of, and no reliance should be placed on any projections, targets, ambitions, estimates or forecasts contained in this Presentation and nothing in this Presentation is or should be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future. This Presentation contains facts and forecasts that relate to the future development of the K+S Group and its companies. The forecasts are estimates that we have made on the basis of all the information available to us at this moment in time. Should the assumptions underlying these forecasts prove not to be correct or should certain risks – such as those referred to in the Annual Report – materialize, actual developments and events may deviate from current expectations. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, recipients of this document are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forecasts. This Presentation is subject to change. In particular, certain financial results presented herein are unaudited, and may still be undergoing review by the Company’s accountants. The Company may not notify you of changes and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any statements, in particular forward-looking statements, to reflect future events or developments, save for the making of such disclosures as are required by the provisions of statue. Thus statements contained in this Presentation should not be unduly relied upon and past events or performance should not be taken as a guarantee or indication of future events or performance. This Presentation has been prepared for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer, an invitation or a recommendation to purchase or sell securities issued by K+S Aktiengesellschaft or any company of the K+S Group in any jurisdiction.