Answers:

How can I buy K+S shares?

Essentially, you can buy K+S shares on Germany's stock exchanges through any bank or through your custodian bank

Where are K+S shares traded?

The shares of K+S Aktiengesellschaft are traded on all seven German stock exchanges (i.e. in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich and Stuttgart), and in the XETRA electronic trading system. They are not listed on foreign stock exchanges.

What is the K+S securities identification number (German: Wertpapierkennnummer)?

The Wertpapierkennnummer (WKN) is 716 200; the International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is DE0007162000.

In which indices does the K+S share appear?

According to the stock exchange ranking of October 2008, we are currently in 22nd place on the DAX in terms of market capitalisation and, in terms of trading volume, placed 19th.

An DAX listing involves a whole series of duties, which include the use of international accounting standards in reporting.

The K+S share is included in the following stock exchange indices:

• DAX
• DJ STOXX 600
• STOXX Total Market Index
• MSCI World Standard
• MSCI Europe Standard
• MSCI Germany Standard
• HDAX
• CDAX Gesamtindex
• Prime Allshare Index
• Classic Allshare Index
• Mid Cap Market Index
• Prime Sector Chemicals
• Industry Group Chemicals/Commodity

What par value do K+S shares have?

K+S shares are no par value bearer shares.

How many shares is the nominal capital of K+S AG divided into?

The nominal capital of K+S AG amounts to € 165 million and is currently divided into 165,000,000 no par value bearer shares. Each share carries one vote.

Does K+S buy its own shares?

The Board of Executive Directors is authorised to acquire own shares representing no more than ten percent of the total number of no-par value shares comprising the share capital of K+S Aktiengesellschaft until 31 October 2008. At no time may the Company hold more than ten percent of the total number of no-par value shares comprising its share capital.
By resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2007 we were once again authorized to acquire up to 10% of our own shares for a further 18 months. The Board of Executive Directors has not exercised this authorisation thus far.

What was the last dividend payment?

For 2007 a dividend of € 2.00 per share was paid out (after the share split with effect from 21 July 2008 in the ratio 1 to 4 this corresponds to a payment of € 0.50 per share; total payment: € 82.5 million; payment date 15 May 2008). Based on the year-end closing price, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.2%.