BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Health division of Bayer has selected Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) as the global agency partner for all creative, production and media, responsible for marketing activities for some of the most trusted and well-known brands in self-care. The selection of an integrated agency across brands and regions represents a new era in how Bayer intends to grow consumer love and trust in iconic brands like Aspirin, Bepanthen, Claritin, Canesten and more. T. ...

Core Insights - Bayer AG reported second-quarter 2025 core earnings of 35 cents per American Depositary Receipt (ADR), exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 25 cents per ADR and up from 25 cents per ADR in the same quarter last year [1] - Core earnings of €1.23 per share increased by 30.9% year over year, attributed to lower interest expenses and reduced tax outlay [1] Financial Performance - Total sales for the quarter were $12.18 billion (€10.7 billion), a decrease of 3.6% on a reported basis, with volume growth of 0.7% and a positive pricing impact of 0.2% offset by a 4.9% negative currency impact [2] - Sales surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12 billion, and on a currency and portfolio-adjusted basis, sales rose by 0.9% year over year [2] - Year-to-date, Bayer's shares have increased by 63.1%, contrasting with a 3.7% decline in the industry [2] Segment Performance - Bayer operates under three segments: Crop Science, Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Health [4] - Crop Science sales grew by 2.2% to €4.8 billion, driven by a 29.5% increase in Corn Seed & Traits sales due to higher planted areas and price increases [5] - Pharmaceuticals segment sales rose by 0.6% to €4.47 billion, with notable growth from Nubeqa (up 50.5% to €546 million) and Kerendia (up 67.1%) [10] - Consumer Health sales increased slightly by 0.2% to €1.4 billion, with mixed performance across subcategories [13] Guidance and Future Outlook - Bayer raised its 2025 revenue forecast to €46-48 billion, up from the previous range of €45-47 billion, due to stronger-than-expected pharmaceutical performance in the first half of the year [15] - The company expects EBITDA before special items to be between €9.7-10.2 billion in 2025, an increase from the prior projection of €9.5-10 billion [15] Pipeline Developments - Recent approvals include Eylea in China for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and Nubeqa in Europe for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer [16] - The FDA has extended the review period for elinzanetant, indicating the need for additional time for a full review [19] - Bayer is also seeking approval for the investigational contrast agent gadoquatrane in multiple regions [20] Overall Assessment - Bayer's second-quarter results exceeded expectations, with key drug approvals likely to enhance pharmaceutical sales and mitigate declines in Xarelto sales [21] - The Crop Science segment showed improvement after previous pressures, indicating a potential recovery [21]

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