www.annualreport2010.bayer.com (Textversion)

“Bayer is a strong, world-class enterprise,” said CEO Dr. Marijn Dekkers in a video address (abridged version of the Chairman’s letter).

Solutions for the future
How can we help patients, ensure healthy food and use innovative materials to protect the climate? Our Bayer Magazine takes you on a multimedia journey through the laboratories of Bayer researchers.

Good growth prospects for our businesses
With a solid post-crisis year behind us, we have created the conditions for capitalizing on our future opportunities in the global arena.

Bayer: operating performance on track
Bayer achieved its targets for the Group in 2010. Sales rose by 12.6% – or by 8.0% on a currency and portfolio-adjusted basis (Fx & portfolio adj.) – to a record €35.1 billion.

Overview of Sales, Earnings and Financial Position
Bayer achieved its targets for the Group in 2010.