Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials. As an innovation company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas.
Bayer's products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power.
Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and to its social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen.
In fiscal 2014, the Group employed 118,900 people and
had sales of EUR 42.2 billion.
Capital expenditures amounted to EUR 2.5 billion,
R&D expenses to EUR 3.6 billion.