Bayer AG (German: BAY)
51368 Leverkusen, Germany (Map) Phone: +49-214-30-1
Fax: +49-214-30-663-28
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.bayer.de
Overview
You could get a headache trying to name all of Bayer AG's products. The company, which created aspirin in 1897, makes health care products (pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, and animal health care), specialty materials (plastics and high-performance materials), and agricultural products (for crop protection and home garden care). It operates in the US through Bayer Corporation. Besides its line of Bayer aspirins, the company's best-known consumer brands include Aleve, Alka-Seltzer, and One-A-Day vitamins. Its top selling pharmaceuticals include multiple sclerosis treatment Betaseron and birth control pill Yasmin. Overall, Bayer (which is also referred to as Bayer Group) has some 315 operating companies worldwide.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Bayer AG (German: BAY)
| Company Type | Public (German: BAY; Pink Sheets: BAYRY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £32,042.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (2.7%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £1,678.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (65.0%) |
| 2008 Employees | 108,600 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 2.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Bayer AG (German: BAY)
| Honorary Chairman, Supervisory Board | Hermann Josef Strenger (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Chairman, Supervisory Board | Manfred Schneider Connect to this executive |
| CEO, HealthCare | Marijn E. Dekkers Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Bayer AG (German: BAY)
There are 33 competitors for Bayer AG; see more.Significant Developments
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- DAX 30
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #109 in FT Global 500
