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About K+S
Its shares trade on XETRA under the ticker SDF.DE. It has been listed since 1 January 1948. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of €3.65bn and a net loss of €1.08bn. At that date it held total assets of €7.94bn and shareholders' equity of €4.88bn.
K+S AG is a holding company, which engages in the business of mining and processing of mineral raw materials. The company is headquartered in Kassel, Hessen. The firm operates through three segments: Salt, Potash and Magnesium, and Complementary Activities. The Salt segment encompasses the production and marketing of food grade salt, industrial salt and salt for chemical use, de-icing salt and sodium chloride brine. The Potash and Magnesium segment combines the production and marketing of potash fertilizers and fertilizer specialties, as well as potash and magnesium compounds for technical, industrial and pharmaceutical applications. The Complementary Activities segment bundles together recycling activities, waste disposal and reutilization in potash and rock salt mines and CATSAN and THOMAS granulation, as well as logistics services through K+S Transport GmbH and trading in different basic chemicals through Chemische Fabrik Kalk GmbH.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 1 Jan 1948
- Employees
- 14,694
- Website
- k-plus-s.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Dr. Christian MeyerExecutive Chairman of the Board, since 2023€1.1m
- Dr. Andreas KreimeyerIndependent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€235,000
- Dr. Carin- Martina TroltzschDeputy Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, since 2023€1.1m
- Mr. Thomas KoelblDeputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative, since 2017€167,500
- Mr. Ralf BeckerDeputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Employee Representative, since 2009€167,500
- Mr. Jens KeuthenChief Financial Officer
- Ms. Christina DaskeMember of the Board of Executive Directors, Labor Director, since 2023€954,500
- Mr. Carl-albrecht BartmerIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€92,500
- Prof. Dr. Elke EllerIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€91,300
- Mr. Markus HeldtIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€100,000
- Dr. Rainier van RoesselIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€87,500
- Ms. Christine WolffIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board, Shareholder Representative€91,300
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 69
- Environment
- 68
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 40
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,800,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 100,000 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 600,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 11.7%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- K&S AG has established a strong position in the market, allowing the company to leverage its brand image and customer loyalty.
- The company offers a diverse range of products, catering to various customer needs and increasing its revenue streams.
- K&S AG invests in cutting-edge technologies, enabling the development of innovative products and enhancing its competitive advantage.
Weaknesses
- The company relies heavily on a few key suppliers, increasing the risk of supply chain disruptions and potential cost fluctuations.
- K&S AG's operations are primarily concentrated in certain regions, limiting its reach and exposure to global markets.
- The company incurs significant expenses in research and development, which may impact its overall profitability in the short term.
Opportunities
- K&S AG can explore growth opportunities in emerging markets, where demand for its products may be on the rise.
- The company has the potential to diversify its offerings into related industries, expanding its market reach and revenue streams.
- Forming strategic partnerships and collaborations with other industry players can provide K&S AG with access to new technologies and markets.
Threats
- The company operates in a highly competitive market, facing constant pressure from rivals in terms of pricing and product offerings.
- Fluctuations in the global economy can impact consumer spending and demand for K&S AG's products, posing a threat to its revenue growth.
- Compliance with industry regulations and evolving legal requirements may pose challenges and increase operational costs for the company.
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