German chemical group K+S reports strong Q1 earnings

A general view of the K+S logo. German chemical company K+S Group on Tuesday reported strong first-quarter earnings, beating market expectations. Uwe Zucchi/dpa

German chemical company K+S Group on Tuesday reported strong first-quarter earnings, beating market expectations.

First-quarter preliminary earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to around €200 million ($214 million).

The company also reaffirmed its annual EBITDA guidance.

Looking ahead for the full year, the group expects EBITDA to reach €500 million to €650 million.

K+S is scheduled to release its first-quarter earnings report on May 13.

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