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K+S Share

Key data of the K+S share

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K+S share

The K+S share continues to be listed on the regulated market of all German stock exchanges.

In addition to being listed on European stock exchanges, the K+S share is traded on the OTC market (Over The Counter, OTC) in the United States in the form of a sponsored ADR program.

You can find the baseline data and additional general information here.

Share type No-par value shares
Number of shares issued 179,100,000 shares
Securities identification number KSAG88
ISIN DE000KSAG888
Listing all stock exchanges in Germany
Ticker symbol Bloomberg SDF GR or SDF GY
Ticker symbol Reuters SDFG
Product code for stock option EUREX SDXF
Product code for stock option Bloomberg SDF GR Equity CT
Product code for stock option Reuters 0#SDFG.DE*.EX
Accounting standard IFRS
Market segment Prime standard
Prime sector Chemical industry
Industrial group Chemicals, Commodities
Paying agent Commerzbank

 

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Distribution policy

K+S sets guiding principles for attractive shareholder participation

In November 2023, K+S published the revision of the distribution policy for future decisions on the participation of shareholders in the Company's success: In future, the amount of the 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 of adjusted free cash flow:
+ Expected business development
+ Balance sheet structure
+ Expected development of capital expenditure

Furthermore, K+S wants to maintain a strong balance sheet and generally strives for a maximum leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) of 1.5x. 

Share capital

Historical overview of changes in share capital

You can view changes in the capital share here.

Shareholder structure

Shareholder structure characterized by high free float

Shareholder structure characterized by high free float 2023

According to the free float definition of Deutsche Börse AG, the free float of K+S Aktiengesellschaft is 100% (as at December 31, 2023).

The following shareholders have notified us of shareholdings above the statutory reporting thresholds:

 

ADR program

American Depositary Receipt (ADR)

The K+S ADR program offers US investors the opportunity to acquire shares in K+S. Since the ADRs are listed in US dollars and the dividends are also paid in US dollars, the structure is essentially similar to American shares. Two ADRs are each based on one K+S share. The ADRs are traded in the form of a "Level 1" ADR program on the OTC (over the counter) market.

Key facts
Ratio 2 ADRs = 1 share
OTC code KPLUY
CUSIP 48265W108
OTC platform OTCQX

The ADR program is manged by the the Bank of New York Mellon.

Additional information can also be found on the OTC website.

Contact

Your contact persons

Bock julia.bock@k-plus-s.com
Julia Bock
Head of Investor Relations
Frost nathalie.frost@k-plus-s.com
Nathalie Frost
Senior Investor Relations Manager
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