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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. K+S American Depositary Receipts can be purchased or sold via your U.S. broker, the relevant OTC code is KPLUY. For further information, please follow this link.

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. K+S American Depositary Receipts are listed on the OTCQX, a listing service that provides ADR issuers with an efficient platform to enhance liquidity in their ADRs. The OTC market is not an organized marketplace or exchange, but rather it is a network of securities dealers that make markets in many different securities.

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 April 2009, we are currently in 20th place on the DAX® in terms of market capitalisation and, in terms of trading volume, placed 15th.

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 
• ECPI Ethical Index Global

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 € 191.4 million and is currently divided into 191,400,000 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 10 % of the total number of no-par value shares comprising the share capital of K+S Aktiengesellschaft until 31 October 2010. At no time may the Company hold more than 10 % of the total number of no-par value shares comprising its share capital. Purchases may be made on a stock exchange or by means of a public purchase offer directed to all shareholders. The Board of Executive Directors has not exercised this authorisation thus far.

What was the last dividend payment?

Dividend payment for financial year 2008
On 14 May 2009, the dividend of € 396.0 million for 2008 was paid from the balance sheet profit of € 399.4 million available at the end of 2008. Based on the year-end closing price, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 6.0%. The remaining balance sheet profit of € 3.4 million were posted as profit carried forward.

Future dividend policy
We pursue a dividend policy that is in principal earnings-based. A dividend payout rate of between 40 % and 50 %, taking into account the free cash flow, forms the basis for future dividend recommendations to be determined jointly with the Supervisory Board. The sharp decrease in adjusted Group earnings after taxes expected for 2009 will have a corresponding impact on the future dividend payment.