July 2008

30th July

Corporate
Bayer continues its success
Interim report for the second quarter of 2008. Sales up 3.6 percent to EUR 8,511 million. EBITDA before special items increases by 5.0 percent to EUR 1,896 million. EBIT before special items improves by 5.3 percent to EUR 1,248 million. Full-year guidance for CropScience raised again. Group earnings forecast confirmed » more

23rd July

Bayer MaterialScience
Noise protection through foamed track ballast layer
Flexible track superstructure system with polyurethane proves its worth in rail traffic » more

July 15th

Bayer plc
Running raises the sails
Sail 4 Cancer added £2,000 to its funds recently, thanks to a cheque from local Healthcare company Bayer and the Newbury Athletic Club (NAC). » more

July 15th

Bayer plc
Bayer athletes tri a new challenge
Bayer’s Nicole Farmer led home a team of eight Bayer sponsored athletes in the Timex Women Only Novice Triathlon at Eton on Saturday. Nicole surprised herself coming eighth in a field of well over 200 competitors. » more

2nd July

Bayer plc
St Barts shows its German colours
The German language department of St Bartholomews School, Newbury, has teamed up with the British German Association to boost German learning at the school. » more