Agricultural Solutions Q2 2021 Sales in the Agricultural Solutions segment were considerably above the level of the second quarter of 2020. This was due primarily to the considerably higher volumes in all regions and to higher prices. Negative currency effects, especially in South and North America, had a dampening impact on sales. (XLSX:) XLS Factors influencing sales in Q2 2021 – Agricultural Solutions Volumes 15% Prices 3% Portfolio 0% Currencies –7% Sales 11% The considerable sales increase in Europe was attributable mainly to increased volumes, especially of fungicides and herbicides resulting from more favorable weather conditions. Slightly higher prices supported sales performance, while negative currency effects had an offsetting impact. Sales in North America rose considerably compared with the prior-year quarter. This increase was driven primarily by higher volumes, mainly of fungicides and herbicides. Negative currency effects had a dampening impact on sales. Prices were at the same level as in the prior-year quarter. Sales in Asia improved considerably, primarily due to increased volumes of fungicides and herbicides. Slightly higher prices also had a positive impact on sales, while currency effects had a negative impact. Sales in the region South America, Africa, Middle East rose considerably. This was primarily the result of considerably higher volumes, mainly of crop protection products in Brazil. Significantly higher price levels also contributed to the positive sales development. This more than offset significantly negative currency effects, especially in Argentina and Brazil. Despite higher sales, income from operations (EBIT) before special items was considerably below the level of the prior-year quarter. This was mainly attributable to currency effects as well as to higher fixed costs. EBIT included a special charge for measures in connection with the streamlining of the global glufosinate-ammonium production network. (XLSX:) XLS Segment data – Agricultural Solutions (Million €) Q2 H1 2021 2020 +/– 2021 2020 +/– Sales to third parties 1,963 1,766 11% 4,809 4,585 5% Income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items 239 299 –20% 1,210 1,288 –6% Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 200 275 –27% 1,168 1,242 –6% Depreciation and amortizationa 165 180 –8% 329 360 –9% Income from operations (EBIT) 35 95 –63% 839 882 –5% Special items –40 –25 –60% –43 –47 9% EBIT before special items 75 120 –38% 882 929 –5% Assets (June 30) 15,922 16,736 –5% 15,922 16,736 –5% Investments including acquisitionsb 85 71 20% 133 136 –2% Research and development expenses 228 200 14% 444 407 9% a Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (including impairments and reversals of impairments) b Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets H1 2021 sales by indication and sector back next