Bayer Corporation Once Again Named A "Most Admired" Company On FORTUNE Magazine's Annual Reputation List

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PITTSBURGH, March 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FORTUNE magazine has once again named Bayer as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" in its annual survey of top industry executives. Survey respondents are asked to rank the world's largest companies within nine industry categories ranging from quality of management to innovation to investment value.

Bayer ranked No. 4 on the chemicals industry list with a score of 6.36, slightly higher than last year's score of 6.33. Regarding specific categories within the chemicals industry, Bayer ranked No. 2 in the areas of global competitiveness and social responsibility.

"Bayer is proud to be recognized again by FORTUNE as one of the most admired chemical companies in the world," said Jerry MacCleary, president, Bayer MaterialScience LLC. "Our mission, 'Science For A Better Life,' is all about providing value to our customers, our investors, our communities, and our employees. This reputation ranking is one way we know we are on the right track."

According to FORTUNE, the "Most Admired" list is widely considered the definitive report card on corporate reputations. Once known as "America's Most Admired Companies," the list was expanded to include the world's largest companies in 2009. The magazine hits the newsstands today. Read the full list of companies included in the reputation ranking here. Read more about the survey's methodology by viewing the Hay GroupĀ® website.

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About Bayer Corporation
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. As an inventor company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer's products and services are designed to benefit people and improve the quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and acts as a socially and ethically responsible corporate citizen. In fiscal 2013, the Group employed 113,200 people and had sales of 40.2 billion. In North America, Bayer had 2013 net sales of 9,680 million ($12,874 million) and employed 15,200 at year-end. For more information, go to www.bayerus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer's public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conformthem to future events or developments.

SOURCE Bayer Corporation



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