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On October 21, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a session on "Homeland and Citizen Security", held on the third day of the Egypt Forum 2026. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Minister of Defense and Military Production, Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher attended and Minister of Interior Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty and the Chief of the Armed Forces Operations Authority, also Head of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management Lieutenant General Mohamed Abdel Rahman Rabie participated in the session.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the session started with screening of film that highlighted the efforts of state institutions, mainly the Ministry of Interior, to ensure security and safety for citizens, particularly since January 2011. The Minister of Interior outlined the efforts undertaken to advance the security apparatus, combat criminal activity, restore security to Egyptian streets, and ensure a rapid response to citizens' reports. As an example, he noted a significant decline in vehicle thefts—a reduction of 94%. He further explained that the Ministry of Interior has implemented a comprehensive strategy to reshape security operations in light of evolving criminal tactics. This strategy is built upon five pillars: upgrading police facilities and equipping them with modern technology to keep pace with advancements across various sectors; establishing an integrated, science-based security framework that utilizes AI and early detection of criminal patterns to devise effective countermeasures—a process that required modernizing operations centers across all governorates and linking them to a central hub; developing human capital—a prerequisite for the success of this framework—which involved creating new specialized security functions, including units focused on cybercrime, intellectual property, and the early monitoring of terrorist organizations; fostering public awareness to serve as a vital line of defense against attempts to undermine national stability and public safety; and finally modernizing penal policies regarding convicts.
The Chief of the Armed Forces Operations Authority, also Head of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management, outlined the operational mechanisms of both the
In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that foreign policy has become a matter of interest to all segments of Egyptian society primarily because it is an extension of domestic policy and the two are interconnected. An effective foreign policy stems from domestic stability, while events abroad, in turn, impact the internal situation. He noted that Egypt is surrounded by nations experiencing crises and conflicts, which directly concern Egypt’s national security. He highlighted that Egypt maintains strategic ties and partnerships with various global powers, managing them with wisdom in accordance with the doctrine of "strategic balance" established by the President.
Regarding Red Sea security, he noted that Egypt is working to achieve security and stability, in cooperation with the littoral states, by fostering partnerships across various sectors—including logistics, the economy, and tourism development.
As for the African sphere, the Minister emphasized that Egypt’s economic and developmental future is intrinsically linked to development across Africa. He noted that the President has made 38 visits to African nations—an unprecedented number—underscoring that this outreach strengthens solidarity with the African countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs described the issue of water security as an existential matter, asserting that the lives of 110 million Egyptians can not be made contingent upon the unilateral will of any other party. He stressed that Egypt merely calls for the application of international law. He further outlined the principles guiding Egypt’s policy toward the Horn of Africa: non-interference in the internal affairs of other states; respect for the unity and sovereignty of these nations—with a firm rejection of any secession, partition, or fragmentation in the Horn of Africa and the facilitation of maritime access through coordination and agreement with neighboring states.
The Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s historic ties with Sudan, emphasizing its support for Sudan's unity and stability. He stated that Egypt will not permit the division of Sudan, nor will it allow the collapse of its state institutions. Furthermore, he noted that Egypt continues to engage with other regional stakeholders to pursue a political solution in Sudan.
Regarding the Palestinian issue, the Minister reaffirmed the President’s steadfast position that rejects the displacement of Palestinians. He also highlighted Egypt’s ongoing efforts to ensure the continued flow of humanitarian aid, which exceeded one million tons, through the Rafah crossing, while working to preserve the Palestinian cause against schemes aimed at its liquidation and striving to achieve Palestinian consensus.
The President made an intervention to emphasize that undermining state institutions is a recurring tactic intended to cause the collapse of states—a pattern clearly evident during 2011. The President pointed out that the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior serve as the two pillars of national security, noting that the Ministry of Interior remains a target. The President further observed that a review of events over the past few years reveals that the idea of targeting and building a negative impression of the Ministry of Interior's practices is persistent, and that there is sometimes unintentional participation in building this impression through daily interaction with events. In this regard, the President stressed that this places a burden on the Ministry of Interior to adopt initiatives to improve and maintain the public's perception of the Ministry. The President reiterated that the targeting of the security institution in 2011 was among the objectives of implementing the plan against the Egyptian State.
President El-Sisi emphasized the necessity of preserving state institutions, noting that the failure to protect them is what leads to the collapse of states, which in turn causes severe problems. The President pointed out that the current situation in the region illustrates this reality.
President El-Sisi emphasized the need to refresh public memory and shed light on the events of 2011 to ensure that they are not repeated. The President referred to the attacks targeting security forces, the storming of police stations and prisons, and the escape of 33,000 prisoners, along with the resulting repercussions.
President El-Sisi mentioned that what had been accomplished regarding the construction, redevelopment, and modernization of reform and rehabilitation centers, stemmed from an ethical, religious, and humanitarian perspective, ensuring the principle that a person should not be punished twice for the same offense. Accordingly, the focus was placed on rebuilding individuals' character and transforming convicted persons into productive members of society. This prompted the state to convert prisons into correctional and rehabilitation centers. The President underscored the importance of arranging visits to these centers to assess the efforts made in this regard.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed that the massive damage inflicted on the country before 2011 had prompted the state to consider a new approach to the security sector's responsibilities concerning detention conditions, an area that is also being targeted. The President therefore instructed the Ministries of Defense and Interior to develop ideas and initiatives for maintaining continuous communication with the Egyptian people, ensuring that no rift occurs between the people and state institutions.
President El-Sisi stated that the fundamental constants of Egypt's foreign policy since 2014 have been based on non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, refraining from conspiracies, preserving the unity of the nation-state and its institutions, refusing to engage with armed militias, cooperating in reconstruction, development, and nation-building, and pursuing positive engagement through balanced relations with all parties.
The President stressed the need to to adhere to strategic balance and avoid letting the state be driven into taking actions or steps based on popular pressure.
The Minister noted that the volume of treated water being reused had reached 23.2 billion cubic meters annually. These efforts aim to protect citizens from the effects of any unilateral measures that might be taken, mitigate the consequences of climate change, and respond to population growth. He also reviewed details of several projects implemented in Egypt to secure water supplies.
With regard to the Ethiopian dam, the Minister noted that Egypt had exercised patience and consistently handled the situation with calm at all times. The Egyptian state had done everything within its power on this issue, both through negotiations and through the Declaration of Principles agreement, which served as a step toward demonstrating Egypt's good intentions toward the Ethiopian people. Unfortunately, however, the Ethiopian side failed to implement the Declaration of Principles.
The Minister further explained that negotiations hosted by Washington had resulted in an agreement approved by the Ethiopian and Sudanese sides, as well as Egypt. The agreement was balanced and served the interests of all parties. However, the Ethiopian side withdrew before signing it. Matters subsequently evolved into different tracks that yielded no results until the Egyptian state decided not to continue negotiations.
The Minister also pointed out that the Nile Basin comprises more than just Ethiopia. During President El-Sisi's tenure, Egypt's relations with the other countries of the southern Nile Basin had reached their highest levels. This cooperation had taken various forms, including Egyptian investments totaling $120 million in these countries; projects involving water wells, dams, and flood protection; technical support for establishing meteorological forecasting centers; and reciprocal visits.
The Minister noted that solutions were available, but achieving them required the necessary goodwill from all parties. He noted that it would be possible to establish an electricity grid connecting Egypt with all Nile Basin countries. Consequently, electricity should not be used as a justification for building dams, since electricity is a technical issue that can be resolved in the future.
He added that if the goals of building dams were to share water resources, the Nile Basin countries receive approximately 7,000 billion cubic meters of rainfall, which could be harnessed, collected, and directed toward agriculture, drinking water, or industry.
The Minister explained that the Nile Basin's annual water resources range from 1,600 to 2,000 billion cubic meters, while Egypt receives 55.5 billion cubic meters annually. This represents less than 3% of the rainfall across the Nile Basin countries. This indicates that there is no water shortage across the Nile Basin as a whole, whereas Egypt faces a water crisis because of its limited water resources. Accordingly, Egypt and the other Nile Basin countries could cooperate to harness available water resources and achieve mutual benefits for all countries in the basin.
President El-Sisi concluded his remarks by emphasizing the need to continue strengthening Egypt's capabilities and ensuring that Egyptian public opinion remains resolute and strong, given the numerous risks facing the country, which are not limited to the Ethiopian dam.
The President added that Arab national security is indivisible, stressing that the stability of Egypt's brothers in the Gulf is a matter of concern to Egypt from a national security perspective. The President further emphasized the need to restore stability throughout the Arab world, including in Sudan, Libya, and Somalia, affirming that Egypt's support for the Gulf states is an extension of the shared Arab national security framework.
President El-Sisi also pointed out that Egypt's military efforts are intended to defend the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and do not include launching attacks on Yemen. The President reiterated that the objective is to defend the Kingdom's territory and borders, as well as the territory of any other Arab state if requested of Egypt, and that Egyptian military deployment does not extend beyond Egypt's borders except to aid a sisterly country whose security and stability Egypt is keen to safeguard.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Oct 22 · 09:50·APO Group
Education · Food & drink
On October 21, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a session titled "Food and Water Security: Today’s Challenges and Future Guarantees," held on the third day of the Egypt Forum 2026. The session was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hany Sewilam, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, and Head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam. Also in attendance were MP Ehab Mansour, Deputy Chair of the Manpower Committee; MP Abdel Moneim Imam, head of the Justice Party; Dr. Ahmed Ramadan, a lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University; and Eid Mersal, head of the General Union for Workers in Agriculture, Irrigation, Fisheries, and Land Reclamation.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the session addressed the Egyptian state's efforts since 2014 to enhance the availability of food commodities and achieve food security. This included expanding and developing agricultural land and land reclamation. The session also reviewed state initiatives to ensure that subsidies reach those who truly deserve them, as well as efforts to strengthen the food subsidy system, maintain a stable strategic reserve of essential commodities, and increase the number and storage capacity of silos.
President El-Sisi made an intervention to emphasize that the cash-based subsidy system the state intends to implement is more equitable, transparent, and well-governed. The President explained that data on citizens has been consolidated for inclusion in this system, ensuring full transparency and robust governance. Regarding matters related to supply agriculture, the President highlighted the importance of striving to maximize livestock production, noting the numerous benefits this would yield. The President emphasized that all governors, officials, head of villages and citizens should work toward the goal of replacing existing livestock breeds with improved ones to boost production.
The President added that Egypt’s strategic reserves of essential commodities are sufficient for a period of six months, taking into account disruptions in supply chains and the geopolitical conditions in the region.
With regard to water consumption topics, President El-Sisi raised the issue of water consumption approaches in Siwa, including well drilling, emphasizing the importance of state intervention to ensure the governance of this situation.
In connection with matters relating to Egypt’s lakes, the President noted that, over the past decades, the lakes had been subjected to encroachments, neglect, and various violations, which had led to a decline in their fish production. The President highlighted the efforts undertaken by the State in this regard and its action to address encroachments and violations affecting the lakes. These efforts had resulted in restoring the lakes to their natural state, including Lake Bardawil, Lake Manzala, and Lake Nasser.
In this context, President El-Sisi reiterated that the deterioration of state agencies and their inability to maintain control over the situation had necessitated the establishment of another entity to address the accumulated, long-standing challenges, particularly those affecting the lakes. The President reaffirmed that the goal was to restore the lakes to their natural state, which had prompted the State to assign responsibility for overseeing the lakes to the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development. The President expressed hope that fish production from these lakes would return to its normal levels, particularly in light of the substantial population growth. President El-Sisi also mentioned that the lakes had been subjected to various violations, including the discharge of sewage and agricultural drainage water into some of them. The President underscored that the State’s efforts would benefit citizens, particularly those in Port Said, Damietta, and Dakahlia.
President El-Sisi pointed out that Egypt had gained experience in land reclamation over previous decades, but the results had not been as successful as hoped. The President highlighted that the achievements made in land reclamation since 2014 were unprecedented in both scale and significance. The President also indicated that the State was open to allowing the private sector to purchase reclaimed land, provided that the plots were sufficiently large to avoid the fragmentation of agricultural land, which had not been in Egypt’s best interests.
President El-Sisi further highlighted the efforts undertaken since 2014 to reclaim land, affirming that the State was prepared to reclaim ten million feddans, provided that the necessary water resources were available. The President noted that the objective was to achieve tangible results, and for that purpose, the President insisted on implementing the New Delta project. The President outlined the extensive efforts and works undertaken as part of this massive national project, including the construction of large-scale water-lifting stations. In this regard, President El-Sisi underscored the importance of the role played by the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Oct 22 · 09:27·APO Group
Healthcare · Education
On October 22, from 3:45 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Ragui Eletreby, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan.
At the outset, State Minister NAKASONE touched upon the recent active exchange of high-level officials and the cooperation between Japan and Egypt in various fields such as agriculture, health, education, and transportation, and stated his intention to work together to further strengthen the traditional friendly relations and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Ambassador Eletreby congratulated State Minister NAKASONE on his appointment and expressed his wish to further develop cooperation in a wide range of areas, including the field of education, such as the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and Egypt-Japan School (EJS).
Both sides also exchanged views on regional situations in the Middle East and concurred on working toward further deepening bilateral relations.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Oct 22 · 09:12·APO Group
Healthcare · Food & drink
From August 31 to September 5, 2026, the Resident Representation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Benin, in collaboration with the ECOWAS National Office of Benin, conducted a field monitoring mission to assess the progress of projects and programs funded by ECOWAS Agencies and Institutions, identify challenges encountered, and enhance their coordination.
Organized into two teams covering the Northern and Southern regions of the country, the mission carried out 20 site visits across 7 interventions in 17 municipalities, as well as 18 institutional audiences with local and prefectural authorities.
The visits covered a diverse portfolio of interventions, including revitalizing the local dairy sector, developing forage production, building youth skills and employability in the agricultural and agro-sylvo-pastoral sectors, agroecological training, health, and cross-border cooperation. Field observations highlighted several tangible achievements, particularly improved production and processing capacities for certain dairy units, enhanced technical and entrepreneurial skills among youth, as well as the completion of infrastructure and provision of equipment to support local economic activities. These accomplishments contribute to improving working conditions, strengthening beneficiary capacities, and fostering the growth of production and training activities.
The mission also identified challenges related to equipment availability, post-training support for beneficiaries, inter-stakeholder coordination, and the sustainability of achievements. Discussions with municipal authorities emphasized the need to strengthen their involvement in monitoring interventions and to increase the visibility of ECOWAS support among local populations.
At the conclusion of the mission, the Resident Representation and the ECOWAS National Office, drawing on their findings, formulated recommendations to strengthen close-range monitoring, improve intervention coordination, and promote the sustainability of results for the benefit of the Beninese population. This effort aligns with the momentum of ECOWAS Vision 2050, which envisions an “ECOWAS of Peoples: Fully Integrated, Peaceful, and Prosperous,” as operationalized in the 2023–2027 Community Strategic Framework.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Oct 22 · 07:53·APO Group
Chemicals & materials · Agriculture
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AI · SaaS
Huxley, Iowa, September 2, 2026 – Bayer is implementing its previously announced ambition to bring 10 blockbusters to market over 10 years, beginning to launch major Crop Science innovations in key agricultural regions around the world. A blockbuster is a product that is expected to deliver a peak sales potential of at least 500 million euros. Plenexos™ insecticide and the Preceon™ Smart Corn System have already started to be commercialized. In soy, Vyconic™ 1 is expected for introduction next year in the United States and Canada, and Intacta 5+™1 introduction is expected for the 2027/2028 growing season in Brazil.
“We are delivering on the promises we made and bringing a new generation of game-changing products to farmers. By connecting seed and crop protection innovation we can deliver whole-farm solutions that help growers manage risk, capture yield potential and improve return on investment,” said Rodrigo Santos, Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and Head of the Crop Science Division. “We pursue a very diligent and differentiated strategy for each of our segments, addressing different growth dynamics, farmer needs, and regional and competitive dynamics. Because we have scale, we see having these different business segments together as a significant strategic advantage – one that plays out in what we innovate and how we can serve growers.”
The Preceon™ Smart Corn System, a digitally enabled short-stature corn system, is already delivering on-farm value in Mexico, Italy, Spain, and the U.S. This year, the commercial launch in Argentina will begin. It delivers a unique combination of benefits for growers, including increased protection against weather extremes, flexibility to plant at higher densities, improved accessibility for standard farm equipment throughout the season, and a larger root system, all supporting reduced agronomic risk, higher yield potential and better return on investment for farmers. By 2035, Bayer targets a market penetration of 26 million acres. Preceon™ is also unique by embedding digital capabilities within the system through FieldView™. More than a sales enablement platform, it serves as a collaboration tool between farmers and their agronomic advisors and helps customers realize the full agronomic and economic potential of the system.
Plenexos™, a new insecticide targeting a broad spectrum of sucking pests, has been introduced in Colombia, with Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S. set to follow. Compared to other products, farmers can use up to 75 percent less active ingredient to control pests2 which also helps safeguard pollinators, beneficial insects and other non-target organisms. With a focus on soy, cotton, fruits and vegetables, Plenexos™ is anticipated to reach a peak sales potential of 500 million euros by the mid-2030s.
Vyconic™ will be the industry's first soybean trait stack with tolerance to five herbicides. It is designed to provide growers with more flexibility in their weed control options and to better manage weed pressure and increasingly problematic resistance. Because of the integration with Bayer’s advanced breeding pipeline, Vyconic™ will be introduced in elite-performing varieties that have demonstrated a yield increase of more than two bushels per acre, meaning that farmers realize the full value of both increased genetic yield potential and weed control flexibility earlier than ever. Bayer anticipates strong adoption of Vyconic™ and subsequent launch of HT5, helping to regain trait leadership position in North America by 2032. Intacta 5+™ will also bring five herbicide tolerances to Brazilian growers, and adds new insect protection traits specifically designed for the Brazilian market. In soy, these and the next generation of herbicide tolerance traits, combined with the newest insect protection traits, are expected to reach a peak sales potential of more than 3 billion euros.
Additional blockbusters expected before the end of the decade include fourth-generation corn rootworm protection, as well as the groundbreaking herbicide Icafolin, targeting 750 million euros sales potential in the mid-2030s. Collectively, the 10 blockbusters will address pressing farmer challenges and are poised to contribute significantly to Bayer's growth over the coming decade.
Bayer advances industry-leading innovation pipeline
Alongside these launches, Bayer advances key projects across its Crop Science R&D pipeline and brings innovation to farmers continuously, introducing 400 to 500 new hybrids and varieties annually. This output is based on Bayer’s AI-enabled precision breeding platform, which doubles the yield improvement rate of every new generation (genetic gain) compared to historical breeding, and accelerates time to market threefold.
The company’s researchers have further enhanced this breeding approach through genome editing, which they use at scale by integrating the technology early in breeding processes. One example is genome-edited soy: Higher-yielding soybean varieties can become more susceptible to leaning or falling over as plant height increases. Through genome editing, Bayer is developing soy with improved plant architecture to help address this challenge. Innovations like genome-edited standable soy and the advanced breeding pipeline come together to create new product concepts and value for growers that will come to the market early in the next decade.
As another example of its connected R&D engine, Bayer is advancing new biotech traits in concert with its novel crop protection innovation. In early-stage development, the company is working on its sixth-generation herbicide tolerance, which is expected to also include tolerance against its blockbuster herbicide Icafolin. It is the first time the company simultaneously develops a new herbicide molecule and plant trait for tolerance, contributing to a holistic weed-control system that is unique in the industry.
Bayer’s AI-powered R&D-CropKey platform is a key differentiator in Crop Protection, enabling the discovery of new modes of action and the design of targeted molecules assessing efficacy, safety, and sustainability at the very start of the R&D process. This has helped create a robust pipeline with more than 15 novel modes of action currently in the pipeline research phase, driven by CropKey. One example is a new broad-spectrum fungicide for soy with blockbuster potential. It is developed using CropKey and now advanced to phase II in the pipeline.
“Whether in seeds, traits or crop protection innovation, AI is becoming a core enabler of Bayer’s innovation model, helping us advance discovery, improve development efficiency and translate biological insights into differentiated products for growers faster,” said Mike Graham, Head of Crop Science R&D. “Our advantage is that our teams work from the same biological insights, enabling us to combine expertise across disciplines and accelerate innovation.”
Bayer is also using its unique R&D capabilities to expand into adjacent growth areas. With its emergent, but leading portfolio of intermediate biofuel crops, including camelina, winter oilseed rape and CoverCress™, the company contributes to meeting growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel markets, estimated to increase almost threefold to 40 billion gallons by 2040. Bayer is also advancing its plans to sell hybrid wheat in Europe and North America by the early 2030s. This unlocks a largely untapped opportunity by bringing the benefits of hybridization to a crop grown on more than 500 million acres worldwide. With hybrid wheat, camelina, winter oilseed rape and CoverCress™, Bayer is entering four new crops at the same time.
Bayer on track executing its Five-Year Framework
Bayer’s innovation approach is enabled by execution of its Five-Year Framework strategy, which the Crop Science Division announced in 2025 to drive growth, resilience and profitability. The company continues to execute the strategy, and efforts are beginning to deliver tangible results.
Bayer has made significant progress on cost reductions, amounting to almost 400 million euros to date, contributing to its EBITDA before special items improvement goal of 1 billion euros and supporting its ambition to achieve an EBITDA margin before special items in the mid-20s percentage range by the end of the decade. Actions included divesting five active ingredients and discontinuing more than 100 crop protection formulations. In addition, cash-flow measures are progressing, with inventory reductions of already 500 million euros, supporting Bayer’s ambition to reach a free operating cash flow of more than 3 billion euros by 2029.
The Five-Year Framework’s goal of above-market growth and delivering more than 3.5 billion euros of incremental sales at constant currency through the end of the decade is supported by Bayer’s ongoing innovation delivery as well as strategic business decisions. Key growth drivers include excellent-yielding hybrids launched every year, accelerated technology adoption, market share gains and geographic expansion of proven technologies into Asian and EMEA markets. In the crop protection space, Bayer is pursuing growth through locally focused go-to-market initiatives, redeploying commercial resources to growth products and regions, and lifecycle management measures, like the introduction of Convintro™ in the United States, Brazil and Canada.
Bayer’s progress is supported by its Dynamic Shared Ownership operating model, which enables faster decisions and clearer accountability, strengthening the company’s ability to lead in scaling AI-enabled opportunities across the business. “Our innovation strategy and our Five-Year Framework are built on execution,” said Rodrigo Santos. “We are making progress against the commitments we have made, and are set to lead the industry and bring value to our customers and shareholders by delivering differentiating solutions that growers around the world need.”
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1 These products are not currently available for commercial sale or commercial planting. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell.
2 Based upon >600 trials (internal/external) from 2021-2025 in Brazil, including trials with Plenexos™ targeting whiteflies in soybean production; application rate 24 g ai/ha vs. imidacloprid 100 g ai/ha.
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Sep 2 · 12:00·Bayer
Finance · AI
Leverkusen, August 4, 2026 – The Bayer Group continued to make headway in the second quarter of 2026, capping off a successful first half of the year. “Operationally, we’re well on track to achieve our full-year outlook,” CEO Bill Anderson said when presenting the company’s Half-Year Financial Report on Tuesday. All three divisions are on target, he noted. Bayer has also made decisive progress on its long-term strategic priorities, Anderson emphasized. The landmark US Supreme Court ruling in the Durnell case is one such example, he said, adding that it puts Bayer in a stronger position for the proposed class settlement agreement. “Overall, our containment strategy is in a strong place, with some important milestones ahead,” Anderson explained.
Bayer is also advancing its other strategic priorities, Anderson said, pointing to progress in rejuvenating the Pharmaceuticals pipeline and executing the Five-Year Framework to improve profitability at Crop Science. In addition, Bayer’s lean, entrepreneurial operating model is driving efficiency gains across the entire Group, while also positioning the company well to effectively capitalize on the opportunities of artificial intelligence, he noted. “Over the past two and a half years, we’ve progressed in each of these areas. Each of them has demanded intense focus – and it’s imperative that we maintain that focus,” Anderson emphasized. “We’re concentrating on delivering our commitments and ensuring the best future for Bayer.”
Dr. Judith Hartmann, who took over the CFO role in June, shared her perspective. “I am excited to be part of the team driving Bayer forward at such an important time in its journey. While we’ve delivered strong strategic and financial progress, including meaningful steps on our balance sheet, important opportunities remain ahead of us. Bayer benefits from a powerful innovation engine and growth prospects across all three businesses. Our financial priorities are clear: to further strengthen the balance sheet, enhance productivity and improve cash generation, while continuing to invest behind growth and creating sustainable value,” Hartmann said.
Sales and EBITDA before special items up against prior year
Group sales came in at 10.872 billion euros in the second quarter of 2026, up 2.2 percent on a currency- and portfolio-adjusted basis (Fx & portfolio adj.). There was a negative currency effect of 63 million euros (Q2 2025: 550 million euros). EBITDA before special items increased by 1.9 percent to 2.144 billion euros, and included a negative currency effect of 70 million euros (Q2 2025: 184 million euros). EBIT amounted to 827 million euros (Q2 2025: 13 million euros) after net special charges of 172 million euros (Q2 2025: 981 million euros) that were primarily attributable to litigation-related expenses. Net income came in at 219 million euros (Q2 2025: minus 199 million euros). Core earnings per share decreased by 16.7 percent to 0.95 euros, with the improvement in earnings in the Crop Science Division only partially offsetting a normalization in tax expense and lower earnings in the Reconciliation.
Free cash flow amounted to minus 371 million euros (Q2 2025: 125 million euros), partly due to higher payments to resolve litigation. Net financial debt came in at 33.647 billion euros as of June 30, 2026, representing a 3.5 percent increase against March 31, 2026, and a 1.1 percent rise from a year-on-year perspective.
Crop Science: Topline growth and efficiencies in cost of goods sold drive higher earnings
In the agricultural business (Crop Science), sales increased by 3.5 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) to 4.910 billion euros. Business was up at Soybean Seed & Traits and Cotton Seed following the return of the dicamba label in the United States, with gains of 16.9 and 69.2 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.), respectively. By contrast, sales at Corn Seed & Traits were down 2.5 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.), with substantial gains in Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia/Pacific only partially offsetting lower volumes in North America, where business was impacted by volume phasing into the first quarter. In the Crop Protection business, growth was primarily driven by the division’s glyphosate-based herbicides. Sales of these products rose by 12.6 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) fueled by higher volumes and prices, especially in Europe/Middle East/Africa. The Insecticides business recorded a 15.9 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) increase in sales that was mainly attributable to higher volumes and prices in Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia/Pacific.
EBITDA before special items at Crop Science advanced by 30.2 percent to 902 million euros. The increase in earnings was largely fueled by high-margin topline growth as well as a decline in the cost of goods sold that was driven by efficiency programs, as the division continues implementation of its Five-Year Framework. The EBITDA margin before special items increased by 3.9 percentage points to 18.4 percent.
Pharmaceuticals: Continued growth momentum for Nubeqa™ and Kerendia™
Sales of prescription medicines (Pharmaceuticals) came in at 4.458 billion euros, in line with the prior year (Fx & portfolio adj. plus 0.8 percent). The division again registered significant gains for its cancer drug Nubeqa™, as well as for Kerendia™, its product for the treatment of chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Nubeqa™ sales advanced by 63.9 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.), mainly driven by volume growth in the United States and Europe, while the 82.9 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) rise in Kerendia™ sales was largely fueled by higher volumes in the United States and China. The Mirena™ product family also delivered very strong topline performance, especially in the United States, with global sales rising 9.0 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.). In the Radiology business, the division recorded gains of 26.8 and 8.1 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) for Ultravist™ and CT Fluid Delivery, respectively. Business benefited from higher volumes, while prices remained stable. By contrast, Xarelto™ and Eylea™ sales were down significantly, as anticipated. After encountering headwinds from patent expirations, the oral anticoagulant posted a decline of 42.4 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.), while business with the ophthalmology drug decreased 32.8 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.). The Eylea™ 8 mg formulation offering extended treatment intervals accounted for around 55 percent of overall Eylea™ sales.
EBITDA before special items at Pharmaceuticals decreased by 3.6 percent to 1.055 billion euros. The decline in earnings was primarily attributable to the division channeling higher investments toward marketing its growth products Lynkuet™ (for the hormone-free treatment of menopause symptoms), Nubeqa™ and Kerendia™. In addition, the prior-year quarter had benefited from proceeds from the sale of non-core businesses. By contrast, earnings benefited from a reduction in allocations to provisions for the Group-wide short-term incentive (STI) program, as well as an inventory write-back. The EBITDA margin before special items decreased by 0.8 percentage points to 23.7 percent.
Consumer Health sales up in almost all categories and regions
Following a strong first quarter, sales of self-care products (Consumer Health) increased by 1.5 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) to 1.445 billion euros. Business was up in almost all categories, with Digestive Health delivering the strongest growth, at 9.4 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.). By contrast, sales in the Allergy & Cold category were down 8.0 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) due to soft seasonality. Regionally, the division continued to face headwinds from a weak market environment in the United States, while business was up year on year in Europe/Middle East/Africa, Latin America and Asia/Pacific.
EBITDA before special items at Consumer Health decreased by 3.6 percent to 319 million euros. The decline in earnings was mainly due to an increase in the cost of goods sold and unfavorable product mix effects. These headwinds were only partially offset by the division’s continuous cost and price management efforts. The EBITDA margin before special items declined by 1.1 percentage points to 22.1 percent.
Group sales and earnings up in first half of the year
In the first six months of 2026, Group sales rose by 3.3 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) to 24.277 billion euros. EBITDA before special items advanced 6.6 percent to 6.597 billion euros, while core earnings per share increased 3.4 percent to 3.66 euros.
Currency-adjusted Group outlook confirmed
Bayer has affirmed its currency-adjusted Group guidance for full-year 2026 for all metrics except net financial debt, which it now expects to come in lower than originally projected, at 29 to 30 billion euros (previous forecast: 32 to 33 billion euros). The revised guidance for this KPI reflects the already announced agreement with Apollo-managed funds and affiliates. They will obtain a minority, non-controlling stake in a newly established entity holding Bayer’s long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) business in exchange for a €3.0 billion capital contribution.
In addition, applying the closing rates as of June 30, 2026, instead of March 31, 2026, results in the following changes: Group sales are now expected to come in at 44.7 to 46.7 billion euros (44.5 to 46.5 billion euros at previous closing rates), and core EPS at 4.20 to 4.70 euros (4.10 to 4.60 euros at previous closing rates).
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