Company Overview
Bayer is a life science company and a global leader in healthcare, agriculture and nutrition. Our innovative products are designed to address the challenges of a rapidly growing and aging population. We are helping farmers to produce more while restoring nature, working towards treating the untreatable and curing disease, as well as empowering billions to live healthier lives with trusted self-care solutions.
Facts and Figures
3 Divisions:Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health & Crop Science |
80+countries ensuring a strong global presence |
est. 1863building on a strong history |
88.078employees worldwide |
45.6€bnrecorded in sales for FY 2025 |
€9.7 bn(-4.5%) EBITDA in 2025 |
5.8 €bninvested in research and development in 2025 |
15,000working in Research & Development |
44.2%women in management in 2025 |
Health for All, Hunger for None
Driven by our mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none”, we harness the power of science to unlock new possibilities that enhance life while serving the most essential human needs. We are committed to redefining self-care, advancing treatments and creating meaningful healthcare solutions as well as transforming how we nourish communities worldwide.
We Are Going All in For the People We Serve
From chronic diseases to agricultural practices, these stories remind us why we are here every day: to help more people live healthier lives and to support those who feed the world. Their voices inspire us at Team Bayer to work with full commitment towards our mission.
Working with Bayer has supported me to educate my children. Bayer products are the products that can enhance somebody from poverty. I only want to see a society without hunger
They've no idea how grateful people like me are for the work they've done to keep us alive and all the other hundreds of people that's out there that are still alive.
Because feeling healthy is not just about not being sick. It's about feeling good, feeling strong, feeling empowered.
A Trusted Brand
Consumers, patients and farmers across the globe associate the Bayer brand with trust, reliability, and quality. The Bayer Cross is recognized as one of the most iconic trademarks in the world and our extensive product portfolio features many world-renowned brands.
#1 | #4 | #10 |
Most valuable global Ag brand in the 2026 Brand Finance Global 500 ranking. | Ranked among most valuable global Pharma brands in the 2026 Brand Finance Global ranking. | Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies 2026 for developing new treatments and medicines. |
Our Products & Services
Structured in three divisions, we tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our times through our innovative products in agriculture and healthcare:
Everything Begins with Our People
Our Leadership
Bayer operates under a dual governance system, comprising two key bodies – the Board of Management (6 members, led by Chairman and CEO Bill Anderson) and the Supervisory Board (20 members, chaired by Prof. Dr. Norbert Winkeljohann). This structure ensures effective oversight and strategic direction for the company, promoting transparency and accountability in our operations.
Meet the team driving our success
Our Financial Performance
The Bayer share is included in nearly all major share indices, is traded on all German stock exchanges, and paid a dividend of €0.11 per share for the 2025 financial year.
Overview of our financial performance