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Highlights 2008

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Video Address
We stand for sustainable success
We look back on an eventful year. The fourth quarter, particularly, was marked by the unexpectedly severe financial and economic crisis. 6:10 min.

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Financial Report
Bayer Group Key Data
Sales, EBITDA, EBIT, Net income, Net cash flow, Capital expenditures, Employees » more

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Group Management Report
Bayer achieves 2008 earnings targets
In 2008 Bayer had a successful year overall in an increasingly difficult economic environment. » more

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Bayer Stock and Bonds
Difficult year on the stock market
Although Bayer stock was unable to escape last year’s global market turmoil, its performance placed it in the top third of the stocks in the German DAX index. » more

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