• K+S lifted Q2 revenue 12.3% to EUR 978 million; operating EBITDA climbed 60% to EUR 176 million, topping the EUR 149 million consensus.
• Adjusted free cash flow in H1 swung to +EUR 101 million from +EUR 24 million, missing the EUR 119 million consensus.
• Agriculture revenue rose to EUR 700 million on higher volumes and prices; Industry+ increased to EUR 278 million on stronger de-icing salt demand.
• FY 2026 operating EBITDA forecast raised to EUR 680-760 million; adjusted free cash flow seen positive in the mid-to-high double-digit millions.
• Qemetica salt deal set at EUR 350 million plus up to EUR 30 million earn-out; EUR 320 million convertible bonds placed to fund it.

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