BAYER AG
Leverkusen -
This follows a review of the company's capital allocation priorities to reduce debt. This change would result in a dividend of
This proposal comes as the company faces a high level of debt, coupled with high interest rates and a challenging free cash flow situation. 'One of our top priorities is reducing debt and increasing flexibility,' said CEO
As previously communicated, the company is well underway in implementing a new operating model called 'Dynamic Shared Ownership' worldwide, which will reduce hierarchies, eliminate bureaucracy, streamline structures and accelerate decision-making processes. The aim of the new operating model is to make the company much more agile and significantly improve its operational performance. This also includes significant job reductions. 'All of these measures are necessary to position the company for future success. We are confident that our approach to deleveraging will benefit all stakeholders over the longer term,' Anderson said.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer 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 conform them to future events or developments.
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