- Business
- K+S Aktiengesellschaft (SDF.SW) is a German holding company and supplier of mineral products including potash fertilizers, magnesium compounds, industrial salts, food-grade salts, de-icing salts, and consumer products such as cat litter under the CATSAN and THOMAS brands; granulated litter; table salts under brands including SALDORO, Cérébos, and Vatel; water-softening salts under AXAL PRO; and dishwashing salts under REGESOFT. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company operates production sites in Europe and the Americas, serving agriculture, industry, consumer, and community sectors globally through three main divisions: Potash and Magnesium, Salt, and Complementary Activities encompassing recycling, waste management, and logistics. Recent developments include the launch of the CO2-reduced C:LIGHT potassium and magnesium fertilizer line; leadership changes with Dr. Christian H. Meyer extending his CEO mandate to 2031, Dr. Harald Schwager appointed Supervisory Board Chairman in 2025, and a Board reorganization in June 2025; as well as confirmation of 2025 financial guidance amid stable Q3/2025 revenues of EUR 879 million and raised Q1/2025 forecasts.