Latest KWS news and information for investors

Einbeck, 2025-02-27

- New combination varieties combine the advantages of the successful CONVISO® SMART system with high Cercospora protection (CR+) - Product launch in several European markets for the upcoming growing season - Further European roll-out planned in the coming years - Unique product innovation strengthens future growth in the sugarbeet segment

Einbeck, 2025-02-13

- Net sales rise by 5%, in particular due to early sales - Key earnings indicators negative due to seasonality, clear improvement in cash flow - One-time gain (around €100 million after taxes) and significantly lower net debt due to business divestment in South America (Q1 2024/2025) - Forecasts for fiscal year 2024/2025 confirmed

Einbeck, 2025-01-28

- Volume of EUR 200 million with a term of five years - Consideration of sustainability indicators - Loan agreement without financial covenants

Einbeck, 2024-12-05

At today's Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the shareholders of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE0007074007) approved the management's proposed resolutions on all items on the agenda with a clear majority. The dividend payout for fiscal year 2023/2024 will rise to €1.00 (0.90) per share with a payout ratio of 25.2% (23.4%).

Einbeck, 2024-11-12

Strong sales growth of 18% due to early sales - Key earnings figures improved (negative due to business seasonality) - One-time gain of €110 million from divestment of corn and sorghum business in South America - Net debt significantly decreased by around €500 million year-on-year Forecast for the 2024/2025 financial year confirmed

Einbeck, 2024-11-05

Seed specialist KWS is announcing two new Executive Board members to complete and rejuvenate the management team as from 2025. KWS is thus setting the course for the company’s continuous and future-oriented development. In 2025, both Eva Kienle (at the end of January) and Dr. Peter Hofmann (at the end of September) will leave the Executive Board of the company as planned.

Einbeck, 2024-09-26

Significant increase in key figures*: Net Sales: +12% to €1.68 (1.50) billion; EBITDA: +39% to €388.1 (278.8) million; EBIT: +55% to €302.0 (195.1) million; Earnings per share: +46% to €5.58 (3.82). Dividend proposal: increase to €1.00 (0.90) per share. Sale of corn business in South America strengthens KWS' financial power. CFO Eva Kienle to leave KWS in January 2025 * related to continuing operations

Einbeck, 2024-09-18

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA will publish its results for fiscal year 2023/2024 on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (CEST) on the KWS website www.kws.com

2024-05-14

Preliminary key figures confirmed as published on April 30, 2024 Revenue up 10.4% to €1,360.4 (1,232.2) million (excluding FX effects: +18.4%) EBIT rises by 47.8% to €336.4 (227.6) million