K+S Aktiengesellschaft

K+S Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

01.07.2026 / 18:05 CET/CEST

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Notification of Major Holdings1. Details of issuer
Name:K+S AktiengesellschaftStreet:Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 7Postal code:34131City:KasselGermanyLegal Entity Identifier (LEI):529900YURAYD4IJX2J91
2. Reason for notification
 Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights Acquisition/disposal of instruments Change of breakdown of voting rightsXOther reason:voluntary group notification with triggered threshold on subsidiary level
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Legal entity: Bank of America CorporationCity of registered office, country: Wilmington, DE, United States of America (USA)

4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:

26 Jun 2026

6. Total positions
 % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.)% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.)Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHGNew1.93 %3.54 %5.47 %179100000Previous notification1.60 %3.51 %5.10 %/
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISINAbsoluteIn % Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)DE000KSAG888034574830.00 %1.93 %US48265W108005190.00 %0 %Total34580021.93 %
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %Right to Recalln/an/a32038171.79 %Physical Call Options18/09/2026 - 18/12/2026n/a6000000.34 %Rights of Use Depositary Receiptsn/an/a34740 %Rights of Use Common Stockn/an/a19130 %  Total38092042.13 %
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodCash or physical settlementVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %Swaps24/07/2026 - 18/01/2029n/aCash25340771.41 %   Total25340771.41 %
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).XFull chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name% of voting rights (if at least 3% or more)% of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more)Total of both (if at least 5% or more)Bank of America Corporation % % %NB Holdings Corporation % % %BofAML Jersey Holdings Limited % % %BofAML EMEA Holdings 2 Limited % % %Merrill Lynch International % %5.08 %- % % %Bank of America Corporation % % %NB Holdings Corporation % % %BAC North America Holding Company % % %Bank of America, National Association % % %- % % %Bank of America Corporation % % %NB Holdings Corporation % % %BofA Securities, Inc. % % %
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights %Proportion of instruments %Total of both %
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date

01 Jul 2026

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Language:EnglishCompany:K+S AktiengesellschaftBertha-von-Suttner-Str. 734131 KasselGermanyInternet:www.k-plus-s.com
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