Bayer Aktiengesellschaft BAYRY

Company Overview

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft is a Germany-based life sciences company operating primarily in the pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and agricultural sciences industries. The company’s core mission is centered on health and nutrition, addressing human, animal, and plant health needs. Bayer generates revenue through prescription medicines, over-the-counter consumer health products, crop protection chemicals, and seeds, serving healthcare providers, patients, farmers, and distributors worldwide. Its business model combines research-driven innovation with large-scale manufacturing and global distribution.

Founded in 1863, Bayer evolved from a chemical dye manufacturer into a diversified life sciences group over more than a century. A defining moment in its modern history was the 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, which significantly expanded its agricultural portfolio while also introducing substantial legal and financial challenges related to legacy litigation. Today, Bayer positions itself as an integrated life sciences company with strong scientific capabilities, a broad intellectual property base, and established global brands.