KWS

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (XETRA: KWS) is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Founded in 1856 in Klein Wanzleben, Germany, KWS focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for crops including corn, sugarbeet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. The company operates in over 70 countries and generated net sales of approximately EUR 1.5 billion in the 2021/2022 fiscal year.

KWS's product portfolio includes:

• Corn seeds - One of KWS's main product segments, with breeding programs focused on yield potential and stress tolerance

• Sugarbeet seeds - KWS is a global leader in sugarbeet seeds, offering high-yielding varieties

• Cereal seeds - The company develops wheat, barley, rye and other cereal crop varieties

• Vegetable seeds - A newer business segment for KWS, focused on crops like spinach, tomatoes, peppers and melons

• Oilseed rape and sunflower seeds - Breeding programs aim to improve oil content and disease resistance

KWS places a strong emphasis on research and development, investing over EUR 285 million in R&D in fiscal year 2021/2022. The company employs innovative plant breeding methods to improve crop yields and resistance to diseases, pests and environmental stresses. In 2019, KWS entered the vegetable seed market through acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. The company also partners with startups and research institutions to advance plant breeding innovation and develop sustainable agricultural solutions.