Quarterly Report • Feb 15, 2023
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July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022
| 1st half of | 1st half of | 1st half of | 1st half of | 1st half of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € millions | 2022/2023 | 2021/2022 | 2020/2021 | 2019/2020 | 2018/2019 |
| Net sales and income | |||||
| Net sales | 563.7 | 431.6 | 326.0 | 329.6 | 289.1 |
| EBITDA | –24.5 | –45.2 | –48.2 | –50.8 | –51.8 |
| EBIT | –71.9 | –89.5 | –93.2 | –92.0 | –76.6 |
| Net financial income/expenses | –36.3 | –27.3 | –24.9 | –27.4 | –21.1 |
| Net income for the period | –79.5 | –85.3 | –86.2 | –86.5 | –61.2 |
| Financial position and assets | |||||
| Capital expenditure | 46.4 | 39.1 | 38.0 | 49.1 | 41.8 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 47.4 | 44.3 | 45.0 | 41.2 | 24.8 |
| Equity | 1,101.8 | 949.2 | 824.4 | 858.7 | 798.2 |
| Equity ratio in % | 39.8 | 37.2 | 35.8 | 36.5 | 50.0 |
| Net debt1 | 749.7 | 636.7 | 589.3 | 642.5 | 174.6 |
| Total assets | 2,771.6 | 2,550.5 | 2,305.2 | 2,350.1 | 1,596.9 |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
–131.2 | –91.5 | –22.1 | –80.0 | –70.3 |
| Free cash flow | –173.6 | –128.5 | –56.9 | –521.1 | –116.1 |
| Employees | |||||
| Number of full-time employees² | 5,012 | 4,753 | 4,640 | 4,448 | 4,008 |
| Key figures for the share | |||||
| Earnings per share in €3 | –2.41 | –2.58 | –2.61 | –2.62 | –1.85 |
1 Short-term + long-term borrowings – cash and cash equivalents – securities
2 FTE: Full-time equivalents
3 Earnings per share of previous periods adjusted due to share split
Our core markets are in the northern hemisphere, where our main sales drivers corn and sugarbeet seed are sown in the spring. Due to the strongly seasonal nature of the company's business, the first half of the year (July 1 to December 31) contributes only about 25–35% of total net sales for the fiscal year.
The KWS Group's business continued to grow dynamically in the first half of 2022/2023. Net sales rose by 30.6% in the period under review, with exchange rate effects having only a slight impact on them all in all (–0.6%). Our business benefited from continuing positive conditions in the agricultural sector in the first six months. In particular, favorable market prices for agricultural raw materials spurred demand for high-performance seed. In addition, we recorded higher early seed purchases in some markets compared with the same period of the previous year.
All the product segments contributed to the sharp growth in the period under review. The Corn Segment achieved high growth in Brazil especially. The Cereals Segment, which generates the lion's share of its annual net sales in the first half of the year, benefited in particular from strong oilseed rape, rye and wheat seed business. In the Vegetables Segment, we saw a pickup in demand for spinach seed. In the Sugarbeet Segment, an increase in early purchases in several European markets resulted in a sharp increase in net sales.
| in € millions | 1st half of 2022/2023 | 1st half of 2021/2022 | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 563.7 | 431.6 | 30.6% |
| EBITDA | –24.5 | –45.2 | 45.8% |
| EBIT | –71.9 | –89.5 | 19.7% |
| Net financial income/expenses | –36.3 | –27.3 | –33.0% |
| Result of ordinary activities | –108.2 | –116.8 | 7.4% |
| Income taxes | –28.7 | –31.5 | –8.9% |
| Net income for the period | –79.5 | –85.3 | 6.7% |
| Earnings per share in € | –2.41 | –2.58 | 6.7% |
The KWS Group's net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2022/2023 rose by 30.6% to €563.7 (431.6) million. After adjustment for exchange rate effects, net sales increased year over year by 31.2%.
1 Without net sales of our equity consolidated companies
The Cereals and Corn Segments accounted for a major share of total net sales, namely around 37% (41%) and 41% (39%) respectively. The region where we generated most of our business was Europe, which accounted for 51% (52%) of net sales (Germany: 19% (20%)), while the share of net sales contributed by North and South America rose to 41% (40%) on the back of the strong growth in Brazil. Revenues from our North American and Chinese equity-accounted companies are only included at the segment level (see the section Segment reports on pages 7 to 9).
Key indicators for operating income improve significantly, financial result lower due to higher interest rates Operating income and income after taxes, which are key indicators at the KWS Group, are typically negative in the first half of the year. The key indicators EBITDA and EBIT improved significantly to €–24.5 (–45.2) million and €–71.9 (–89.5) million, respectively, due to the strong growth in net sales. Although we posted a much higher gross profit, there were, as planned, higher costs for research & development, sales and administration.
Net financial income/expenses fell sharply to €–36.3 (–27.3) million, mainly due to a decline in the interest result to € –16.7 (–3.9) million. This was mainly attributable to higher interest expenses for our Brazilian business, which has higher working capital financing requirements as a result of the strong growth.
Since the earnings contributed by the equity-accounted joint ventures do not materialize until the third quarter, net income from equity investments in the first half of the year is typically negative. Net income from equity investments in the period under review improved slightly to €–19.5 (–23.0) million.
Income taxes totaled €–28.7 (–31.5) million. That gave earnings after taxes of €–79.5 (–85.3) million or €–2.41 (–2.58) per share.
| in € millions | 1st half of 2022/2023 | 1st half of 2021/2022 | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 207.3 | 270.8 | –23.4% |
| Net cash from operating activities | –131.2 | –91.5 | –43.4% |
| Net cash from investing activities | –42.4 | –37.0 | 14.6% |
| Free cash flow | –173.6 | –128.5 | –35.1% |
| Net cash from financing activities | 188.0 | 182.4 | 3.1% |
The KWS Group's seasonal course of business impacts its cash flow statement, which changes significantly in the course of the year. The net cash from operating activities in the first six months was €–131.2, well below the figure for the same period of the previous year (€–91.5 million), mainly due to higher inventories for the upcoming sales season and an increase in trade receivables.
The net cash from investing activities increased to €–42.4 (–37.0) million. The KWS Group invested a total of €46.4 (39.1) million in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (excluding leases) in the first six months of fiscal 2022/2023. The main focus of KWS' capital spending is on erecting and expanding production and research & development capacities. The free cash flow fell to €–173.6 (–128.5) million.
The KWS Group partly uses a revolving line of credit and issues short-term commercial papers in order to finance its general business operations during the year. The net cash from financing activities increased to €188.0 (182.4) million. Cash and cash equivalents declined to €207.3 (€270.8) million.
1 Without capital expenditure of our equity accounted companies
| in € millions | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Noncurrent assets | 1,321.9 | 1,318.8 | 1,289.6 |
| Current assets | 1,447.1 | 1,329.0 | 1,260.0 |
| Assets held for sale | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | 1,101.8 | 1,245.9 | 949.2 |
| Noncurrent liabilities | 753.4 | 814.2 | 868.1 |
| Current liabilities | 916.3 | 591.7 | 733.2 |
| Total assets | 2,771.6 | 2,651.8 | 2,550.5 |
The KWS Group's balance sheet during the year is impacted strongly by the seasonal nature of its business. There are thus usually significant changes in balance sheet items, in particular for working capital, in the course of the year. The year-onyear increase in current assets was mainly attributable to higher trade receivables and inventories due to the expansion of the KWS Group's business.
Current liabilities likewise increased, mainly due to a rise in short-term borrowings and payments on account in Eastern Europe and South America in connection with seed deliveries for the upcoming sowing season. Noncurrent liabilities fell, mainly due to the repayment of long-term loans. The equity ratio was 39.8% (37.2%), while total assets at December 31, 2022, were €2,771.6 (December 31, 2021: 2,550.5) million. Net debt rose to €749.7 (636.7) million, in particular due to the increase in working capital.
| December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,182 | 2,117 | 3.1% |
| Europe (excluding Germany) | 1,618 | 1,634 | –1.0% |
| North and South America | 1,031 | 962 | 7.2% |
| Rest of world | 181 | 195 | –7.2% |
| Total | 5,012 | 4,908 | 2.1% |
1 Full-time employees (FTE) at the balance sheet date
At December 31, 2022, we had 5,012 full-time employees worldwide (June 30, 2022: 4,908).
The KWS Group's interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The segments are presented in the economic report in line with our internal corporate controlling structure in accordance with GAS 20. The main difference is that we do not carry the pro-rata revenues and costs of our equity-accounted joint ventures and associated companies in the statement of comprehensive income.
The earnings contributed by the equity-accounted companies are instead included at the Group level under net financial income/expenses. In addition, their assets and liabilities are included separately in the KWS Group's balance sheet under the financial assets. Our equity-accounted companies are included proportionately in the segment reports in line with our internal corporate controlling structure.
The difference from the KWS Group's statement of comprehensive income is summarized for a number of key indicators in the reconciliation table:
| in € millions | Segments | Reconciliation | KWS Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 625.4 | –61.7 | 563.7 |
| EBIT | –91.7 | 19.8 | –71.9 |
| Number of employees as of December 31, 2022 | 5,435 | –422 | 5,012 |
| Capital expenditure | 49.6 | –3.2 | 46.4 |
| Total assets | 3,015.0 | –243.5 | 2,771.6 |
The Corn Segment grew its net sales sharply to €290.9 (200.7) million in the first half of the year. In Brazil, in particular, the increase in sales prices and the high performance of KWS' variety portfolio led to a significant expansion in corn seed business. Since the segment does not generate the major part of its annual net sales until the third quarter (January to March) in the Europe and North America regions, the segment's earnings were negative, as customary for the period under review, and totaled €–70.1 (–66.4) million. The decline in the segment's earnings was mainly due to cost increases and negative exchange rate effects (Argentina).
Net sales at the Sugarbeet Segment rose sharply in the first half of the year to €93.8 (60.9) million. The increase is mainly attributable to earlier seed deliveries in several European markets. Due to seasonal reasons, revenue from sugarbeet seed is low in the first half of the year; the main net sales for the segment are not generated until the spring sowing season in the third quarter (January to March). The segment's income is negative as customary in the first half of the year, but improved sharply to €–36.1 (–45.2) million year over year. The segment's income takes into account negative effects in the mid-single-digit million range from the destruction of inventories as a result of changes in the regulatory framework (see the explanations on this subject in the section "Report on Events after the Balance Sheet Date" on page 18).
Net sales in the Cereals Segment, which generates the predominant share of its annual net sales in the first half of the year, rose sharply by 19% to €207.8 (€174.9) million, mainly due to strong growth in oilseed rape, rye and wheat seed. The Cereals Segment also achieved high growth rates with its catch crops and organic seed, areas with a highly promising future. Given the strong growth in net sales and an improved product mix, the segment posted an above-proportionate increase in income to €77.5 (62.3) million.
The Vegetables Segment grew its net sales sharply to €28.7 (21.9) million in the first half of the year, mainly on the back of stronger demand for spinach seed in the U.S. and China. The segment's income improved to € –3.8 (–10.6) million as a result of the course of business and lower effects from the purchase price allocation as part of company acquisitions. The segment's income takes into account the planned increase in R&D expenditure of €6.8 (4.3) million, which is mainly earmarked for the establishment of breeding programs for new types of vegetables.
Net sales in the Corporate Segment fell to €4.3 (5.1) million. They are mainly generated from KWS' farms. Since all cross-segment costs for the KWS Group's central functions and research expenditure are charged to the Corporate Segment, its income is usually negative. The decline in the segment's income to €–59.3 (–52.9) million is mainly attributable to the expansion of central R&D activities and general cost increases.
| Overview of the segments | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd quarter of 2022/2023 |
2nd quarter of 2021/2022 |
1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
|||
| 208.8 | 129.4 | 290.9 | 200.7 | |||
| 73.7 | 42.6 | 93.8 | 60.9 | |||
| 52.1 | 53.7 | 207.8 | 174.9 | |||
| 17.8 | 11.7 | 28.7 | 21.9 | |||
| 2.1 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 5.1 | |||
| 354.5 | 240.2 | 625.4 | 463.4 | |||
| –23.5 | –26.2 | –70.1 | –66.4 | |||
| –1.7 | –12.9 | –36.1 | –45.2 | |||
| 15.2 | 19.3 | 77.5 | 62.3 | |||
| –1.2 | –6.1 | –3.8 | –10.6 | |||
| –28.5 | –27.7 | –59.3 | –52.9 | |||
| –39.8 | –53.7 | –91.7 | –112.8 | |||
There has been no significant change in the situation as to opportunities and risks compared with at June 30, 2022. Risks that jeopardize the company's existence are not currently discernible. You can find detailed information on the risk management system and the risk situation at the KWS Group in the Combined Management Report starting on page 63 of the 2021/2022 Annual Report.
The Executive Board now assumes that the KWS Group will grow its net sales for fiscal 2022/2023 (on a comparable basis, excluding exchange rate and portfolio effects) by 13% to 15% (previously: 10% to 12%). An EBIT margin of between 10% and 11% is still anticipated. Our R&D intensity is expected to be in the range of 18% to 20%.
The previous forecasts for our product segments remain unchanged, and we still expect strong growth in net sales (on a comparable basis) and EBIT margins at the levels of the previous year.
You can find detailed information on the forecasts for the current fiscal year in the Combined Management Report starting on page 77 of the 2021/2022 Annual Report. All the forecasts are based on the assumption that there will be no change in the situation as to opportunities and risks at the KWS Group. An expansion or escalation of Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine could have a negative impact on our commercial activities in Russia and Ukraine.
| in € millions | 2nd quarter of 2022/2023 |
2nd quarter of 2021/2022 |
1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Income statement | ||||
| Net sales | 297.4 | 210.8 | 563.7 | 431.6 |
| Operating income | –38.7 | –47.4 | –71.9 | –89.5 |
| Net financial income/expenses | –6.5 | –10.2 | –36.3 | –27.3 |
| Result of ordinary activities | –45.3 | –57.6 | –108.2 | –116.8 |
| Income taxes | –12.0 | –15.6 | –28.7 | –31.5 |
| Net income for the period | –33.3 | –42.0 | –79.5 | –85.3 |
| II. Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that may have to be subsequently reclassified as profit or loss |
–33.7 | 5.6 | –50.3 | 0.9 |
| Items not reclassified as profit or loss | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Other comprehensive income after tax | –33.4 | 6.7 | –50.0 | 1.9 |
| III. Comprehensive income (total of I. and II.) | –66.7 | –35.3 | –129.5 | –83.4 |
| Earnings per share in € | –1.01 | –1.27 | –2.41 | –2.58 |
| in € millions | December 31, 2022 | 30. Juni 2022 | December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 122.6 | 123.0 | 121.8 |
| Intangible assets | 327.5 | 333.0 | 339.8 |
| Right-of-use assets | 40.1 | 44.4 | 41.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 566.6 | 565.9 | 522.5 |
| Equity-accounted financial assets | 162.0 | 186.8 | 151.1 |
| Financial assets | 10.4 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Other non-current receivables | 5.8 | 14.9 | 7.4 |
| Deferred tax assets | 86.8 | 40.7 | 95.1 |
| Noncurrent assets | 1,321.9 | 1,318.8 | 1,289.6 |
| Inventories | 621.5 | 354.6 | 489.8 |
| Biological assets | 3.3 | 9.0 | 2.5 |
| Trade receivables | 355.1 | 518.5 | 274.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 207.3 | 203.7 | 270.8 |
| Current tax assets | 144.0 | 124.5 | 110.3 |
| Other current financial assets | 35.8 | 55.3 | 38.9 |
| Other current assets | 80.0 | 63.5 | 73.0 |
| Current assets | 1,447.1 | 1,329.0 | 1,260.0 |
| Assets held for sale | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Total assets | 2,771.6 | 2,651.8 | 2,550.5 |
| Subscribed capital | 99.0 | 99.0 | 99.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital reserve | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Retained earnings | 997.3 | 1,141.4 | 844.7 |
| Equity | 1,101.8 | 1,245.9 | 949.2 |
| Long-term provisions | 95.2 | 95.2 | 132.9 |
| Long-term borrowings | 562.0 | 613.6 | 631.5 |
| Noncurrent lease liabilities | 34.0 | 37.2 | 35.3 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 58.5 | 64.0 | 63.5 |
| Other noncurrent financial/non-financial liabilities | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Noncurrent liabilities | 753.4 | 814.2 | 868.1 |
| Short-term provisions | 47.6 | 41.9 | 27.9 |
| Short-term borrowings | 395.0 | 112.0 | 276.0 |
| Current lease liabilities | 10.7 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Trade payables | 177.0 | 201.7 | 199.8 |
| Current tax liabilities | 40.8 | 25.3 | 41.6 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 29.1 | 41.9 | 23.3 |
| Contract liabilities | 111.9 | 50.4 | 49.4 |
| Other current liabilities | 104.3 | 106.7 | 104.7 |
| Current liabilities | 916.3 | 591.7 | 733.2 |
| Liabilities | 1,669.7 | 1,405.9 | 1,601.3 |
| Total assets | 2,771.6 | 2,651.8 | 2,550.5 |
| 07/01/2021 Dividends paid –26.4 Net income for the period –85.3 Other income after taxes 1.9 Total comprehensive income –83.4 Other changes 5.2 12/31/2021 949.2 07/01/2022 1,245.9 Dividends paid –26.4 Net income for the period –79.5 Other income after taxes -50.0 Total comprehensive income –129.5 |
in € millions | Konzerneigenkapital |
|---|---|---|
| Other changes | 11.8 | |
| 12/31/2022 1,101.8 |
| July,1 to June, 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash proceeds and payments | 1st half of 2022/2023 | 1st half of 2021/2022 |
| Net income for the period | –79.5 | –85.3 |
| Net cash from operating activities | –131.2 | –91.5 |
| Net cash from investing activities | –42.4 | –37.0 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 188.0 | 182.4 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 14.4 | 53.8 |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate, consolidated group and measurement changes |
–10.8 | –5.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period (July 1) | 203.7 | 222.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 207.3 | 270.8 |
The KWS Group is a consolidated group as defined in the valid International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), London, and adopted by the European Union, taking into account the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). All disclosures on KWS are therefore disclosures on the Group within the meaning of these regulations. The interim financial statements as of December 31, 2022, were prepared as condensed financial statements in accordance with the provisions of IAS 34.
Exactly the same accounting methods applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2022, were used.
The Group has not adopted any standards, interpretations or amendments that have been published, but have not yet come into effect. The explanations in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2021/2022 apply. Certain amendments and interpretations will apply for the first time in 2022/2023, but will have no effects on the Group's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
The condensed interim financial statements of the KWS Group for the first six months of fiscal 2022/2023 include the singleentity financial statements of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA and its subsidiaries and joint ventures in Germany and other countries, the associated companies and the joint operations, which are carried in accordance with IFRS 11 and IAS 28. Subsidiaries that are considered immaterial for the presentation and evaluation of the financial position and performance of the Group are not included.
The consolidated financial statements of the KWS Group contain 74 fully consolidated subsidiaries, the same number as at June 30, 2022. 13 of them are based in Germany and 61 are based in other countries. In addition, five companies are still included using the equity method and eight proportionately consolidated joint operations are still included in the KWS Group's consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022.
No companies were acquired or sold in the first half of fiscal 2022/2023.
| in € millions | Segment sales | Internal sales | External sales | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
|
| Corn | 290.9 | 200.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 290.9 | 200.7 |
| Sugarbeet | 93.8 | 60.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 93.8 | 60.9 |
| Cereals | 207.8 | 174.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 207.8 | 174.9 |
| Vegetables | 28.7 | 21.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.7 | 21.9 |
| Corporate | 4.5 | 5.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Segments acc. to management approach |
625.7 | 463.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 625.4 | 463.4 |
| Eliminination of equity-accounted financial assets |
–61.7 | –31.8 | ||||
| Segments acc. to consolidated financial statements |
563.7 | 431.6 |
| in € millions | 2nd quarter of 2022/2023 |
2nd quarter of 2021/2022 |
1st half of 2022/2023 |
1st half of 2021/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | –23.5 | –26.2 | –70.1 | –66.4 |
| Sugarbeet | –1.7 | –12.9 | –36.1 | –45.2 |
| Cereals | 15.2 | 19.3 | 77.5 | 62.3 |
| Vegetables | –1.2 | –6.1 | –3.8 | –10.6 |
| Corporate | –28.5 | –27.7 | –59.3 | –52.9 |
| Segments acc. to management approach |
–39.8 | –53.7 | –91.7 | –112.8 |
| Eliminination of equity-accounted financial assets |
1.1 | 6.3 | 19.8 | 23.3 |
| Segments acc. to consolidated financial statements |
–38.7 | –47.4 | –71.9 | –89.5 |
| Net financial income/expenses | -6.5 | –10.2 | –36.3 | –27.3 |
| Earnings before taxes | –45.3 | –57.6 | –108.2 | –116.8 |
| in € millions | Operating assets | Operating liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2021/2022 | ||
| Corn | 966.1 | 797.4 | 255.9 | 197.6 | |
| Sugarbeet | 479.5 | 417.7 | 114.0 | 111.8 | |
| Cereals | 174.0 | 162.8 | 30.0 | 38.5 | |
| Vegetables | 437.5 | 426.0 | 14.2 | 7.1 | |
| Corporate | 214.7 | 210.8 | 88.5 | 107.7 | |
| Segments acc. to management approach | 2,271.9 | 2,014.6 | 502.6 | 462.6 | |
| Eliminination of equity-accounted financial assets | –233.8 | –218.1 | –63.5 | –50.0 | |
| Segments acc. to consolidated financial statements |
2,038.1 | 1,796.6 | 439.1 | 412.6 | |
| Others | 733.5 | 754.0 | 1,230.6 | 1,188.7 | |
| KWS Group acc. to consolidated financial statements |
2,771.6 | 2,550.5 | 1,669.7 | 1,601.3 |
The carrying amounts and fair values of the financial assets (financial instruments), split into the measurement categories in accordance with IFRS 9, are as follows:
| in € millions | Financial assets | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Values | Carrying amounts | ||||||
| At amortized cost |
At fair value through other com prehensive income |
At fair value through profit or loss |
Total carrying amount |
||||
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Financial assets | 10.4 | 0.0 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 10.4 | ||
| Other noncurrent receivables | 5.8 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 5.8 | ||
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | ||
| Trade payables | 355.1 | 355.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 355.1 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 207.3 | 207.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 207.3 | ||
| Other current financial assets | 35.8 | 35.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 35.8 | ||
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||
| Total | 614.5 | 602.1 | 10.4 | 1.9 | 614.5 |
| Fair Values | Carrying amounts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| At amortized cost |
through other com prehensive income |
At fair value through profit or loss |
Total carrying amount |
| 0.0 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| 13.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 14.4 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 518.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 518.5 |
| 203.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 203.7 |
| 55.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 55.3 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 790.2 | 10.1 | 1.6 | 801.9 |
| 10.1 14.4 1.4 518.5 203.7 55.3 0.2 801.9 |
At fair value |
The carrying amounts and fair values of the financial liabilities (financial instruments), split into the measurement categories in accordance with IFRS 9, are as follows:
| in € millions Financial liabilities |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Values | Carrying amounts | ||||||
| At amortized cost |
At fair value through profit or loss |
Total carrying amount |
|||||
| Financial liabilities | |||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 509.8 | 562.0 | 0.0 | 562.0 | |||
| Other noncurrent financial liabilities | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | |||
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
| Short-term financial liabilities | 395.0 | 395.0 | 0.0 | 395.0 | |||
| Short-term trade payables | 177.0 | 177.0 | 0.0 | 177.0 | |||
| Other current financial liabilities | 29.1 | 28.7 | 0.3 | 29.1 | |||
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||
| Total | 1,111.2 | 1,163.0 | 0.3 | 1,163.4 |
| in € millions | Financial liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Values | Carrying amounts | |||
| At amortized cost |
At fair value through profit or loss |
Total carrying amount |
||
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Long-term borrowings | 567.6 | 613.6 | 0.0 | 613.6 |
| Other noncurrent financial liabilities | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Short-term financial liabilities | 112.0 | 112.0 | 0.0 | 112.0 |
| Short-term trade payables | 201.7 | 201.7 | 0.0 | 201.7 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 41.9 | 40.7 | 1.2 | 41.9 |
| Of which derivative financial instruments | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Total | 923.4 | 968.3 | 1.2 | 969.4 |
In general, the fair values of financial instruments are calculated on the basis of the market information available on the balance sheet date and must be assigned to one of the three fair value hierarchy levels in accordance with IFRS 13. Financial instruments in level 1 are measured using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. In level 2, they are measured by directly observable market inputs or derived indirectly on the basis of prices for similar instruments. Finally, input factors not based on observable market data are used to calculate the value of level 3 financial instruments.
The table below shows the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
| in € millions | December 31, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Derivative financial instruments not part of a hedge under IFRS 9 |
0.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Financial investments | 0.0 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| Financial assets | 0.0 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 11.7 | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| Derivative financial instruments not part of a hedge under IFRS 9 |
0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Financial liabilities | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
The related party disclosures under Other Notes in the section Notes for the KWS Group in the 2021/2022 Annual Report were unchanged in the first half of fiscal 2022/2023.
After the balance sheet date (December 31, 2022), there was a change in the legal conditions relating to the use of pesticides for seed treatment in the European Union. The KWS Group expects that the necessary destruction of inventories entailed by that will have a negative impact on earnings in the mid to high single-digit million range in the Sugarbeet Segment for fiscal 2022/2023 as a whole. Most of this anticipated reduction in earnings has already been taken into account in the semiannual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022.
Apart from that, there were no other events after December 31, 2022, that can be expected to have a significant impact on the KWS Group's earnings, financial position and assets.
We declare to the best of our knowledge that these interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and earnings of the KWS Group in compliance with the accounting principles applicable to interim reporting, and that an accurate picture of the course of business, including business results, and the Group's situation is conveyed by the interim group management report, and that it describes the main opportunities and risks of the KWS Group's anticipated development.
Einbeck, February 2023 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA The Executive Board
Felix Büchting Peter Hofmann Eva Kienle Nicolás Wielandt
| 707400 |
|---|
| DE0007074007 |
| KWS |
| Prime Standard |
| SDAX |
| No-par value shares |
| 33,000,000 |
| Date | |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | 9M Report 2022/2023 |
| September 27, 2023 | Publication of the 2022/2023, annual statements, Annual Press Conference and Analysts' Conference |
| November 9, 2023 | Q1 Report 2023/2024 |
| December 13, 2023 | Annual Shareholders' Meeting |
The financial report can be downloaded on our websites at www.kws.de and www.kws.com. The KWS Group's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Unless otherwise specified, figures in parentheses relate to the same period or date in the previous year. There may be rounding differences for percentages and numbers.
Investor Relations and Financial Press Peter Vogt [email protected] Phone: +49 30 816914-490
Press Gina Wied [email protected] Phone: +49 5561 311-1427 Sustainability Wolf-Gebhard von der Wense [email protected] Phone: +49 5561 311-968
Published by KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA Grimsehlstraße 31 P.O. Box 1463 37555 Einbeck, Germany
This document contains forward-looking statements about future developments based on the current assessments of management. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "forecast," "assume," "believe," "assess," "expect," "intend," "can/may/might," "plan," "should" or similar expressions. These statements are subject to certain elements of uncertainty, risks and other factors that may result in significant deviations between expectations and actual circumstances. Examples of such risks and factors are market risks (such as changes in the competitive environment or risks of changes in interest or exchange rates), product-related risks (such as production losses as a result of bad weather, failure of production plants or quality-related risks), political risks (such as changes in the regulatory environment, including those with regard to the general regulatory framework for the cultivation of energy plants, or violations of existing laws and regulations, for example those regarding genetically modified organisms in seed) and general economic risks. Forwardlooking statements must therefore not be regarded as a guarantee or pledge that the developments or events they describe will actually occur. We do not intend, nor do we assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements, since they are based solely on circumstances on the day they were published.
Photo credits: Roman Thomas
Date of publication: February 9, 2023
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