EQS-Adhoc: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA: KWS adopts new dividend policy and proposes a higher dividend of EUR 1.25 per share for the fiscal year 2024/2025

KWS adopts new dividend policy and proposes a higher dividend of EUR 1.25 per share for the fiscal year 2024/2025

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE0007074007) Einbeck, 24^th September 2025 – The Executive Board of the personally liable partner of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA ("KWS"), KWS SE, and the Supervisory Board of KWS have jointly decided today to adjust the dividend policy.

In the future, KWS aims for an increased payout ratio of 25 to 30% (previously 20 to 25%) of the adjusted net income in line with the expected future earnings development and the priorities for capital allocation. As in the past, KWS attaches great importance to long-term continuity in dividend development.

For the fiscal year 2024/2025, the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board propose to the Annual General Meeting on December 3, 2025, the distribution of a dividend of €1.25 (1.00) per share.

KWS will publish the 2024/2025 Annual Report as planned on September 25, 2025 (7:00 a.m. CEST).

Contact person:

Peter Vogt
Head of Investor Relations
Tel. +49-30 816914490
investor.relations@kws.com
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
www.kws.com