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  KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting ratifies dividend increase

  Shareholders adopt a dividend of €3.20 a share – New Supervisory Board elections – Guidance unchanged

  
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  KWS Group reports successful rye and winter rapeseed business at the start of fiscal 2017/2018 (November 23th, 2017)

  Net sales increased – EBIT impacted by operating costs as customary in the first quarter – Good earnings still anticipated as the guidance remains unchanged

  
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  KWS Group with significant improvement in earnings – dividend increase proposed (October 26th, 2017)

  Net sales and EBIT grown – Business expansion in South America and Europe – Continued good earnings anticipated – Dividend to rise to €3.20

  
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  KWS video evaluates genome editing in plant breeding

  16.8.2017 KWS has published an informative video that explains the opportunities of genome editing in plant breeding and outlines the position of KWS. The video summarizes the most important features of genome editing and explains the potential held by this method.

  
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  Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Launches Multi-Million-Dollar International Effort to Accelerate Development of Crops of the Future

  WASHINGTON, June 29, 2017– The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a nonprofit organization established through bipartisan congressional support in the 2014 Farm Bill, today joined with Bayer, Biogemma, KWS, FAPESP, Precision PlantSciences, Rijk Zwaan and CIMMYT to launch the Crops of the Future Collaborative. The new consortium will accelerate crop breeding to meet global food demand 20-50 years in the future. FFAR’s initial $10 million commitment is expected to leverage significant additional investment from partners. 

  
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  KWS and Bayer grant first license for herbicide-tolerant sugarbeet to SESVanderHave

  Collaboration for new options in sugarbeet cultivation

  
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  KWS reports successful spring business and raises guidance (May 23th, 2017)

  Net sales and EBIT increased in the first nine month – Business grown in South America and Europe – Guidance for the current fiscal year raised

  
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  KWS increases net sales and improves earnings

  Operational growth continues – Revenue in Brazil doubled – Net income for the period influenced positively by special effects – Anticipated EBIT margin for the current fiscal year raised slightly

  
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  KWS’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting ratifies proposed dividend

  Shareholders adopt a dividend of €3.00 a share – New independent auditor appointed – Further profit and loss transfer agreements adopted – Change on the Supervisory Board – Guidance confirmed

  
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  KWS Group kicks off fiscal 2016/2017 with growth in net sales and income

  Operational growth in the first quarter – Revenue increases in particular in Argentina and Brazil – Net income for the period influenced positively by special effects – Additional expenditures reduce EBIT margin expectations for the fiscal year as a whol

  
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  KWS Group posts successful annual results

  Net sales grow by 5.2% – EBIT margin of 10.9% – Dividend of €3.00 per share proposed – Positive earnings outlook

  
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  Successful business performance for KWS – Full-year targets confirmed after end of the third quarter 2015/2016

  Revenues increased after nine months – Earnings in line with expectations – Full-year targets expected to be met

  
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  KWS to fully focus on hybrid potato breeding and divest its conventional seed potato business

  12.4.2016 KWS is selling its conventional seed potato business to Stet Holland B.V. An agreement to that effect was signed on April 11, 2016. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2016.

  
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  KWS Group confirms net sales and EBIT targets

  Revenue increased in the first half of the year – First-half income (EBIT) impacted by planned increase in spending on research and distribution – Expected EBIT margin of at least 10% at the end of the fiscal year confirmed

  
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  Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of KWS SAAT SE – Proposed dividend ratified

  Einbeck, December 17, 2015 | Shareholders adopt a dividend of €3.00 a share – Approval of the profit and loss transfer agreement with KWS LOCHOW GMBH – Executive Board confirms guidance of a double-digit EBIT return for the KWS Group at the end of the fiscal year, despite a difficult economic environment All items on the agenda of today’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of KWS SAAT SE (ISIN: DE0007074007) were adopted by a large majority. With a slight reduction in the return on net income for the year to 8.5% (Previous year 8.7%), the dividend remains the same as in the previous year at €3.00. The shareholders also approved the profit and loss transfer agreement with KWS LOCHOW GMBH. The Group still aims to generate a double-digit EBIT return and to grow its net sales as well, although the situation in agricultural markets is expected to remain difficult.

  
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  Inspiring a passion for science in the next generation

  December 17th, 2015 With the “ Explore Agriculture Science” program, the KWS Gateway Research Center (GRC) started a new and exciting initiative to promote students’ interest in science and agriculture. With the opening of the GRC in early 2015, Derek Bartlem and his team sought an opportunity to make a difference in the local community. To meet that goal, the GRC team built a three-session program, where high school students could actively participate in panels, exercises, and discussions, while getting to know the industry and some KWS professionals.  The program aims to help students from diverse backgrounds in the St. Louis community learn more about, and be inspired by, science and agriculture. The KWS GRC team took on a mentoring role and explored the St. Louis bioscience ecosystem with the students through hands-on exploratory activities. In the final session on November 12, students worked on the KWS “Agriculture Sciences Innovation Challenge,” in which they applied their new skills to solve problems that are regularly encountered by Plant Science researchers. All of the GRC scientists contributed to the Challenge by creating scenarios that described problems they had actually experienced in their own careers; these scenarios were compiled into a game by Lorelei Davis. To play the game, the students needed to work with each other and consult with the GRC scientists in problem-solving and team-building activities. The program allowed KWS to engage with the community in a way that was exciting and meaningful for KWS professionals both in St. Louis and, via teleconference, in Einbeck. Not only did this program meet the needs of 16-, 17-, and 18-year-olds looking for real-world experience in the science industry, it also engaged KWS employees who want to share their passion and spark an interest in the next generation of researchers. To implement the program, KWS partnered with Diversity Awareness Partnership, a leading non-profit organization, and BioSTL who supported KWS’ establishment in St. Louis and work to create and reinforce strong business-to-business connections. This initiative follows the KWS core mission and promotes engagement between KWS and the community. The “Explore Agriculture Science” program is a celebration of KWS’ first year in St. Louis and highlights how the GRC is making an impact through the way KWS does business. KWS GRC plans to offer the program on an annual basis.    About KWS* KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In fiscal 2014/15, 4,700 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of € 986 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of € 113 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for some 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, potatoes, rapeseed and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield and resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested € 174 million last fiscal year in research and development, 17.7 percent of its net sales. For more information: http://www.kws.com/ *All information without the inclusion of KWS’ 50/50 joint ventures Contact: Mandy Schnell Corporate Communications Tel. +49-5561-311-334 mandy.schnell@kws.com KWS SAAT SE http://www.kws.com/

  
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  KWS grows in a difficult market environment

  Revenue increased in the first quarter – Quarterly earnings (EBIT) mainly impacted by exchange rate effects – An EBIT margin of at least 10% expected for the fiscal year as a whole

  
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  KWS and Monsanto Extend Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Sugarbeet Technology

  October 21st, 2015 Partnership combines advanced plant breeding, additional options for managing tough weeds.  KWS SAAT SE and Monsanto Company announced today an extension of their partnership that will focus on helping U.S. and Canadian sugarbeet growers manage tough-to-control weeds. The new technology will seek to deliver tolerance to three different herbicides — glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba — and is expected to be commercially available in the middle of the next decade, pending regulatory approvals. Combining the strengths of two industry leaders in plant breeding and crop management solutions, this announcement marks the second collaboration between the two companies and would represent the next generation of weed control technology in sugarbeets. KWS and Monsanto partnered on the initial introduction of Roundup Ready® Sugarbeets, providing North American farmers with a valuable weed management tool and resulting in the fastest adoption of any biotech crop to date. Nicolas Wielandt, head of the Sugarbeet Division for KWS: “As a leader in sugarbeet development for almost 160 years, KWS is committed to improving productivity by bringing new technologies and innovation to sugarbeet growers. We are happy to expand the toolbox for the farmer as additional solutions for weed control are needed. We expect that this technology will increase the efficiency of sugarbeet cultivation and help to secure the competitiveness of the crop. Our intention is to make this technology available for all seed suppliers by license agreements.” Doug Rushing, Sugarbeet Industry Affairs lead for Monsanto: “Since its adoption in 2007, Roundup Ready® Sugarbeets have helped farmers lower inputs and decrease their impact on the environment by reducing the number of times they have to drive over their fields to apply herbicides. Extending this partnership with KWS illustrates how we’re constantly collaborating to help bring new solutions to farmers, and it shows the importance of working with others to be proactive in weed resistance management.” “We welcome the development of new tools to help sugarbeet growers manage weeds on their farms,” adds John Snyder, president, American Sugarbeet Growers Association. “Our farmers are among the best in the world at producing sugar and our future depends on the ability to apply new production technology in our cropping systems.” About Monsanto Company Monsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. We produce seeds for fruits, vegetables and key crops – such as corn, soybeans, and cotton – that help farmers have better harvests while using water and other important resources more efficiently. We work to find sustainable solutions for soil health, help farmers use data to improve farming practices and conserve natural resources, and provide crop protection products to minimize damage from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, universities and others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. To learn more about Monsanto, our commitments and our more than 20,000 dedicated employees, please visit: discover.monsanto.com and monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows® at monsantoblog.com or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed. Roundup Ready® is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.   About KWS* KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In fiscal 2014/15, 4,700 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of € 986 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of € 113 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for some 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, potatoes, rapeseed and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield and resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested € 174 million last fiscal year in research and development, 17.7 percent of its net sales. For more information: www.kws.com.  *All information without the inclusion of KWS’ 50/50 joint ventures   KWS SAAT SE http://www.kws.com U.S. Contact: Lisa Butzer Corporate Marketing Manager lisa.butzer@kws.com 952-288-2461

  
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  The KWS Group continues its profitable growth – Profit beats expectations

  Operating income (EBIT) surpasses original expectations – Technology platform expanded – Dividend of €3.00 per share proposed – Handover to next generation at Arend Oetker – Further growth anticipated for fiscal 2015/2016

  
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  KWS Talent Scouting On Global Basis

  September 22nd, 2015 After successfully participating in a marketing contest, four Chinese students recently came to Germany to take part in a job-shadowing program at KWS headquarters in Einbeck for one week. This was a unique opportunity for the winners to gain insights into a field of work of their choice, as well as give KWS further valuable exchanges on well-considered insights and opinions from the Chinese market.

  
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  Ad-hoc release pursuant to Section 15 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)

  Ad-hoc release pursuant to Section 15 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)

  
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  KWS SAAT SE Develops Plant Science Mentorship, Training Program for St. Louis-area Students

  Teaming with Diversity Awareness Partnership and BioSTL to Cultivate Interest in Agriculture Science

  
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  Stable growth despite tough market environment (2015-05-28)

  Net sales in the first nine months increase by 6.9% year on year to €777.8 million – Function costs increase as planned to strengthen long-term growth – EBIT margin about 10.0%

  
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  New legal form: KWS SAAT AG is now KWS SAAT SE

  Entry of the new legal form in the commercial register means that conversion of KWS SAAT AG into a European Stock Corporation (Societas Europaea/SE) is now legally effective.    

  
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  ALS Herbicide-tolerant sugarbeet gets a name

  CONVISO ® SMART Technology

  
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  KWS continues its growth (2015-02-25)

  Net sales in the first half of 2014/2015 increase slightly by 8.5% over the same period of the previous year – Higher expenditure on expanding distribution and production structures – Research center opened in St. Louis – Stable results expected for the year as a whole: EBIT margin of at least 10%  

  
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  KWS Opens Gateway Research Center in St. Louis to Strengthen Work in Plant Research

  Opening reception on January 22nd 2015 features science briefing, showcase and Léon Broers’ remarks

  
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  KWS SAAT AG – Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves conversion to European Company (SE) (Dec. 18, 2014)

  Shareholders approve dividend of €3.00 per share – Change on the Executive Board as planned at the beginning of 2015 – KWS SAAT AG intends to continue profitable growth in fiscal 2014/2015 – Double-digit EBIT margin forecast despite a further increase in expenditure on R&D and distribution  

  
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  KWS kicks off fiscal 2014/2015 with growth in net sales (Nov. 26, 2014)

  Net sales in the first quarter rise by 7.8% year on year – Function costs increased as planned to strengthen long-term growth – Expectations for the year as a whole confirmed

  
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  KWS strengthens its foundation for further growth – Dividend to remain unchanged at €3.00 a share

  Net sales in 2013/2014 increase by 2.7% to €1,178.0 million despite negative exchange rate effects – Significant expansion in R&D and distribution activities influence earnings – EBIT margin of 11.8% – Net sales expected to grow by 5% to 10% in 2014/15

  
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  Long-term Head of Division Now Appointed Executive Board Member of KWS SAAT AG

  Effective 1st October 2014, Dr. Peter Hofmann has taken over responsibility for the Sugarbeet and Cereals product segments as well as for Corporate Marketing of the globally active plant breeding company.  

  
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  Momont becomes a full member of the KWS Group

  On 2 September 2014, the seed companies Momont in France and KWS in Germany have signed an agreement to transfer shares from the Momont family to KWS. This agreement was concluded in the context of the close and beneficial cooperation that has connected both enterprises since 1999, when KWS acquired 49% of the capital of Momont.  

  
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  New Head of KWS Corn Activities in North and South America

  Alexander Drotschmann takes over the position as Head of the KWS Corn Division with the responsibility for KWS corn activities in North and South America. He succeeds Ruediger Strohm in this position, who has scaled back his responsibilities for personal reasons.   Alexander Drotschmann is an experienced “seedsman” having worked for many years in various Marketing and Sales positions for Syngenta, and most recently for Bayer CropScience in North America. His native country is Germany where he attended the University of Kiel and received a degree in Agronomy. Alexander Drotschmann will be located in St. Louis (Missouri) in the new KWS Gateway Research Center. In his new role as Head of the KWS Corn Division for North and South America he becomes a member of the AgReliant Member’s Committee, a joint venture of KWS and Limagrain for corn breeding, production, and sales in North America.

  
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  Genetic blueprint of bread wheat genome unveiled

  Last step before full genome sequence

  
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  KWS and Bayer CropScience's co-developed sugarbeet hybrids to enter official trials

  After intensive and detailed breeding activities within the cooperation between KWS and Bayer CropScience the development of sugarbeet hybrids tolerant to herbicides of the ALS inhibitor group is now in its final stage. The first tolerant varieties will be entered into European official trials very soon. The joint technology will make sugarbeet cultivation easier, flexible in its timing and more sustainable.    

  
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  KWS Supervisory Board appoints CFO Eva Kienle for five years

  In its meeting on June 26, 2014, the Supervisory Board of KWS SAAT AG appointed Eva Kienle as a full member of the Executive Board for a term of five years, beginning July 1, 2014.    

  
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  KWS to Expand Research Activities

  Innovative plant research and breeding are vital prerequisites for a sustainable increase in global agriculture productivity. KWS therefore expands its research capacities in Germany while also building up a new research facility in the USA.       

  
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  KWS intensifies efforts aimed at future growth (2014-05-27)

  Net sales rise after nine months of fiscal 2013/2014 by 4.6% to €921.7 million – Negative exchange rate effects and planned expansion of R&D and sales activities impact income – Profitability remains high

  
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  KWS confirms forecast for 2013/2014 with its semiannual report (2014-02-25)

  Net sales in the first six months up by 1.6% to €209.5 million – Continued expansion of research and development activities and higher expenditure by the sales and production units to ensure future growth

  
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  KWS SAAT AG – Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves increase in dividend to €3.00 a share

  A moderate rise in net sales and a double-digit return planned for fiscal 2013/2014 – Higher research and development expenditure to secure future growth – Foresighted succession arrangement for the Executive Board. By a large majority, the shareholders of KWS SAAT AG (ISIN: DE0007074007) have approved the proposal of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board to increase the dividend to €3.00 (previous year: €2.80) per share. The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting has thus confirmed KWS’ approach of distributing an earnings-oriented payout. The increase is in line with the 7% rise in KWS’ operating income (EBIT) to €150.7 million in fiscal 2012/2013. The other recommendations by the Supervisory Board and Executive Board were also adopted by almost unanimous consent. A foresighted arrangement for a successor to Chief Executive Officer Philip von dem Bussche, who is retiring in December 2014, was also announced at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

  
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  KWS Congratulates the Winners of the Idea Contest “Falling Walls Lab“

  Overall about 600 researchers and young professionals applied from all over the world to take part in the Falling Walls Lab 2013. The idea contest is supported by A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm (Founding Partner) and KWS SAAT AG (Global Partner 2013). The goal of the contest is to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations and promote the exchange between young talents from of all fields. 

  
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  KWS confirms guidance for the year despite restrained start to fiscal 2013/2014 (2013-11-28)

  Net sales fall in the first quarter by 9% to €103.1 million – Budget for research and development raised by 13% to around €159 million

  
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  KWS: Another successful fiscal year in 2012/2013 – Plans to raise dividend (2013-10-24)

  Net sales rise by more than 16% to €1,147 million – EBIT increases by 7% to almost €151 million – Brazilian operations expanded – Dividend to be raised to €3.00 – Moderate increase in net sales anticipated for 2013/2014

  
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  KWS Sponsors Young International Innovators of Idea Contest “Falling Walls Lab“

  The Falling Walls Lab is an international forum, which aims at building and promoting interdisciplinary connections between excellent young talents from all fields. The Falling Walls Lab is organized by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by A.T. Kearney, the global management consulting firm (Founding Partner) and KWS SAAT AG (Global Partner 2013).

  
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  KWS POTATO B.V.: new breeding station in the Netherlands starts official operation

  On the 10th of September, the new breeding station of KWS POTATO B.V., located in the Dutch village of Nagele near Emmeloord, has been put into official operation. The KWS Group has invested more than EUR 12 million for the project. This extension of the trial area plus the investment for new research facilities clearly indicate that the company is banking on additional growth in the seed potato business. One day before the Potato Europe exhibition, KWS inaugurated the station with more than 200 guests and employees.

  
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  KWS on GMO activities in Europe

  The media have reported that Monsanto intends to withdraw all submissions for the cultivation of genetically modified crops in farming operations in the EU. The lack of public and political support for the use of genetic engineering methods in plant breeding has been well-known at KWS for a long time. This is the reason why we do not conduct field trials with genetically modified plants in Germany anymore.    

  
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  KWS POTATO B.V. takes next steps to strengthen potato business

  During the last two years, KWS POTATO B.V. took huge steps to establish a new central potato breeding station near Emmeloord, Netherlands. Furthermore, the company is currently adjusting its strategic focus in breeding, seed production and sales.  

  
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  Report on the first nine months of 2012/2013 - KWS grows in all product segments (2013-05-28)

  Guidance confirmed for full fiscal year 2012/2013 – Net sales grow in the first nine months by 11.0% to €880.9 million and EBIT by 8.5% to €185.6 million – R&D budget increased again by 10%

  
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  Report on the first nine months of 2012/2013 - KWS grows in all product segments (2013-05-28)

  Guidance confirmed for full fiscal year 2012/2013 – Net sales grow in the first nine months by 11.0% to €880.9 million and EBIT by 8.5% to €185.6 million – R&D budget increased again by 10%

  
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  KWS continues its successful expansion (2013-02-26)

  Guidance for the end of the fiscal year confirmed / net sales in first half increased by 7.7% to €206.3 million.

  
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  Ad-hoc announcement §15 WpHG (2013-02-11)

  American business boosts expectations for net sales and income at KWS SAAT AG for fiscal 2012/2013

  
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  KWS SAAT AG – Continued dynamic growth expected (2012-12-13)

  Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves dividend of €2.80 a share – Operational growth to continue in 2012/2013

  
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  KWS kicks off fiscal 2012/2013 with double-digit growth in net sales (2012-11-29)

  Net sales rise by 22% to €113.1 million – Brazil contributes to revenue for the first time – Strong demand in cereals business – Capital spending remains at a high level

  
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  KWS’ Executive Board (2012-10-22)

  The Supervisory Board of KWS SAAT AG has appointed Eva Kienle as a deputy member of the Executive Board of KWS SAAT AG effective April 1, 2013. Following a period of familiarization, she will take charge of Finance, Controlling and IT effective July 1, 2013. She will succeed Hagen Duenbostel, who assumes responsibility for corn operations on July 1, 2013. That will complete the changes on the Executive Board announced in March 2012 ( in press release 10 of March 15, 2012 ).

  
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  Demand for KWS seed at all-time high in fiscal 2011/2012 (2012-10-18)

  Net sales increase by more than 15% to €986 million – Operating income (EBIT) up 21% to €141 million despite much higher R&D expenditure – Growth in all product segments – Dividend to be raised by 22% to €2.80

  
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  KWS enters Brazilian Seed Market (2012-07-02)

  - Acquisition of two breeding companies and entrepreneurial participation in a corn seed production and sales enterprise -

  
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  KWS’ quarterly numbers confirm outstanding spring business (2012-05-24)

  Double-digit growth in all segments in the key third quarter – Strong business in North America boosts corn and sugarbeet sales

  
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  A New Look for the KWS Websites

  Modern design and simplified structures facilitate the use of kws.com as well as that of 58 further international websites.

  
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  KWS SAAT AG and Bayer CropScience co-develop herbicide-tolerant sugar beet

  Innovative breeding approach creates new opportunities for sugar beet growers

  
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  Continuity and change in KWS’ Executive Board

  Einbeck / March 15, 2012 Nr. 10 | gf The Supervisory Board of KWS SAAT AG made two personnel decisions at its meeting on March 14, 2012.

  
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  KWS grows in all segments and raises guidance for 2011/2012 (24.02.2012)

  Cereals and corn business better than planned – KWS Group expected to grow net sales by around 10% – Workforce growing in Germany and abroad

  
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  KWS grows in all segments and raises guidance for 2011/2012 (2012-02-24)

  Cereals and corn business better than planned – KWS Group expected to grow net sales by around 10% – Workforce growing in Germany and abroad

  
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  KWS gets off to a dynamic start in fiscal 2011/2012 (2011-11-25)

  Consolidated net sales rise to €93.1 million – Operating result improves slightly – Capital spending increased as planned

  
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  KWS surpasses growth and earnings targets in fiscal 2010/2011 (2011-10-27)

  Net sales increase by just over 13% to €855 million – Operating income (EBIT) up by 42% to €117 million despite significantly higher R&D expenditure – Dividend to be raised by €0.20 to €2.10 plus a bonus payment of €0.20  

  
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  Vilmorin and KWS join efforts in GM corn trait development

  (Einbeck, 25 October 2011/No. 55/ho) Vilmorin and KWS have decided to join their efforts in developing GM corn traits. Both parties have reached agreement to organize this research collaboration in a 50/50 joint venture company, subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

  
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  KWS LOCHOW Expands Cereals Activities

  (Einbeck, 27 January 2011/Nr. 6/ho) KWS Lochow GmbH, headquartered in Bergen/Wohlde, Germany, has acquired the wheat germplasm assets of two American companies, Great Lakes Cereal Grains, Loveland, CO and Sunbeam Extract Co., Wooster, OH. These acquisitions provide KWS increased access to the US wheat seed market and increased opportunities to partner with organisations providing the latest technologies for cereal breeding. The move will in the long term also strengthen the company's existing activities in Germany, UK, France, Poland and Russia. KWS’ wheat breeding and commercial activities in the USA will be consolidated in the newly founded company, KWS Cereals USA, LLC, located at the KWS Seeds headquarters in Shakopee, Minnesota.

  
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  U. S. Department of Agriculture Permits Commercial Planting of Herbicide-Tolerant Sugar Beet for 2011

  Planting under certain conditions - Benefits for U. S. farmers

  
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  KWS confirms strong forecast for the fiscal year as a whole (2011-05-27)

  Net sales in the first nine months rise by 12% to €656.2 million – Operating income (EBIT) improves by more than 15% to €136.4 million – Corn Segment is the strongest contributor to net sales and grows by 18%

  
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  Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG (2011-05-02)

  KWS SAAT AG (ISIN DE 0007074007) raises its net sales and income guidance for fiscal 2010/2011.

  
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  KWS posts strong growth in all segments (2011-02-25)

  Net sales expected to grow by about 5% this year – Return on sales of KWS Group to climb above 12% – More corn and cereals sold in first half of current fiscal year – Improved results in all segments