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Leverkusen, June 25, 2026 – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7:2 landmark ruling in the Durnell Roundup™ case on Thursday, affirming that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) expressly preempts state-law-based failure-to-warn claims when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a definitive determination on product safety. This decision, which reflects strong support across the ideological spectrum of the Court, helps to bring significant containment to the Roundup™ litigation. Glyphosate remains the most studied crop protection tool in the world and this decision affirms that the EPA’s safety determination is the law of the land, ensuring that companies cannot be punished under a patchwork of state tort laws for complying with federal labeling requirements. “This decision is good for American farmers who help feed the world. It provides the regulatory clarity necessary for innovators like us to develop the agricultural tools that guarantee an affordable food supply,” said Bayer CEO Bill Anderson. "This litigation has enormous costs for the company and has impacted public trust. The decision brings overdue justice on an issue that should have been clarified much earlier. It’s time to put it behind us. Strengthened by this ruling, we continue to pursue our multi-pronged containment strategy, which includes the previously announced class settlement.” The majority opinion states: “Durnell’s state law failure-to-warn claim would require a cancer warning on Roundup’s label — a requirement ‘in addition to’ and ‘different from’ the label required by EPA under FIFRA. FIFRA therefore expressly preempts Durnell’s claim.” Impact of the Ruling The holding in Durnell should result in the dismissal of current warnings-based claims and foreclose future claims based on state-failure-to-warn theories, which make up the vast majority of claims in the litigation to date. In February 2026, along with class counsel, Monsanto announced a proposed U.S. nationwide class settlement designed to resolve current and future Roundup™ claims alleging non-Hodgkin lymphoma injuries through a long-term compensation program. Monsanto previously explained that the class settlement and Supreme Court strategies were independently necessary and mutually reinforcing elements of the company’s multi-pronged containment strategy. Together with today’s positive ruling, the class – which has received preliminary approval – will help ensure that Monsanto can significantly contain this litigation. Good for farmers, food security, and American consumers For years, American farmers have operated under a cloud of legal uncertainty created not by science, but by the litigation industry. Glyphosate-based herbicides are a foundation of modern, sustainable agriculture. Their safe and effective use supports food security, keeps production costs affordable, makes no-till, sustainable farm practices possible, and allows farmers to do more with less. This ruling restores the regulatory clarity that the agricultural sector, the broader food supply chain, and American consumers deserve after nearly a decade of well-funded attacks by the plaintiffs’ bar. It also provides an opportunity to restore public trust in the scientific consensus on the safety of glyphosate-based herbicides. The studies reviewed by regulatory authorities on glyphosate’s safety in connection with recent registration reviews are publicly available at www.bayer.com/en/glyphosate-studies Court clarifies law that supports science The EPA has repeatedly and unequivocally determined that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic. Every leading independent regulatory body worldwide that has conducted its own review of glyphosate safety — from the European Food Safety Authority to regulators across Asia and Latin America — has reached the same conclusion. This is not the judgment of any single agency or administration; it is the settled consensus of the world's foremost scientific experts. What has challenged this consensus is not new evidence — instead, it is largely a single, decade-old report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) used in courtrooms by plaintiffs’ attorneys, despite the fact that every leading regulator in the world that has examined IARC’s report disagrees with its conclusions. Allowing this outlier report to override the expert determinations of federal regulatory agencies and scientists, despite the express uniformity requirements of federal law, has led to a patchwork of jury-by-jury requirements and uncertainties for manufacturers, farmers, and consumers alike. This decision restores the integrity of the scientific regulatory process and the independence of the experts within it. The long road to this moment This litigation has spanned years, consumed enormous resources, and distracted from what the company does best — promoting Health for all, Hunger for none. Many billions have been directed toward the Roundup™ litigation — money that could have funded the next generation of sustainable crop protection tools, breakthrough therapies, or other advances that farmers, consumers, and patients urgently need. These litigation costs diminish investments in innovation and are borne not just by the company, but by every patient waiting for a new therapy, every farmer waiting for a better tool, and every shareholder whose capital was diverted. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Health for all, Hunger for none. About Bayer Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2025, the Group employed around 88,000 people and had sales of 45.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com. 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. Bayer AG is a holding company with operating subsidiaries worldwide. References to “Bayer” or “the company” herein may refer to one or more subsidiaries as context requires.
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Leverkusen, June 17, 2026 – On Wednesday, Judge Henry E. Autrey, a federal district court judge in the Eastern District of Missouri, issued a ruling remanding the class settlement case, King v Monsanto, back to Missouri State Court. Monsanto released the following statement in response to the Court’s decision: This decision returns jurisdiction over the class settlement to Missouri Circuit Court where the vast majority of pending claims in the Roundup™ litigation have been filed. This decision brings much needed clarity to all parties and will enable the class approval process to continue to move forward. It also renders the related JPML proceedings moot, as this Court has determined the case belongs in state, rather than federal court. Monsanto remains confident that the class settlement, which is supported by plaintiffs’ counsel representing tens of thousands of potential class members, is fair to all parties and the objections have no merit. About Bayer Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2025, the Group employed around 88,000 people and had sales of 45.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com. 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. Bayer AG is a holding company with operating subsidiaries worldwide. References to “Bayer” or “the company” herein may refer to one or more subsidiaries as context requires.
Berlin, Germany, June 17, 2026 – Bayer today announced the completion of the acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics, Inc. As a result, Perfuse Therapeutics will now be fully integrated into Bayer. As announced previously, Bayer now holds the full rights pertaining to PER-001 intravitreal implant, a first in class, sustained release small molecule endothelin receptor antagonist currently in Phase II clinical development for the treatment of Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). This acquisition strengthens Bayer’s pharmaceutical pipeline and strategically fits with Bayer’s strong footprint and expertise in ophthalmology. Under the terms of the agreement, Bayer paid an upfront payment of USD 300 million. The transaction carries a total potential value of up to USD 2.45 billion, comprising of the upfront payment and additional success-based milestone payments. For Bayer, BofA Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor and Baker McKenzie acted as legal counsel. For Perfuse, Centerview Partners LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal counsel. About Perfuse Therapeutics Perfuse Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering transformational research into the treatment of ischemia-induced ocular diseases. Enabled by its proprietary sustained-release drug delivery platform, the company is advancing its lead asset PER-001 for global leading causes of blindness. Headquartered in South San Francisco, Calif., and with R&D facilities in Durham, N.C., Perfuse Therapeutics has established a strong team committed to advancing disease-modifying therapies to patients with ocular disease around the world. About Bayer' Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2025, the Group employed around 88,000 people and had sales of 45.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com. Find more information at https://pharma.bayer.com/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bayer 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. Bayer AG is a holding company with operating subsidiaries worldwide. References to “Bayer” or “the company” herein may refer to one or more subsidiaries as context requires. Contact for media inquiries: Lisa Varrelmann, phone: +49 1746466492 Email: lisa.varrelmann@bayer.com Contact for investor inquiries:' Bayer Investor Relations Team, phone +49 214 30-72704 Email: ir@bayer.com' www.bayer.com/de/investoren/ir-team
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Not intended for U.S. and UK Media Bayer’s low-dose MRI contrast agent gadoquatrane approved in U.S. Gadoquatrane from Bayer receives FDA approval for contrast-enhanced MRI to detect and visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in the central nervous system and non-CNS body regions / Gadoquatrane becomes the lowest-dose macrocyclic gadolinium (Gd)-based contrast agent (mGBCA) approved in the U.S., with a recommended dose of 0.01 mmol/kg actual body weight, corresponding to 0.04 mmol Gd/kg body weight / Approval is supported by data from the Phase III QUANTI clinical studies, which demonstrated efficacy at a fraction of the dose compared to mGBCAs dosed at 0.1 mmol Gd/kg body weight / Gadoquatrane received its first approval in Japan in March 2026, further submissions to health authorities worldwide are ongoing to secure marketing authorization in additional markets Berlin, June 15, 2026 – Bayer today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gadoquatrane, a new, intravenous macrocyclic gadolinium (Gd)-based contrast agent (mGBCA) under the brand name Ambelvist™. The product is indicated for contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect and visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in the central nervous system (CNS) and non-CNS body regions in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates. Gadoquatrane is a next-generation mGBCA with a novel tetrameric structure and high relaxivity (a measure of signal enhancement). With this approval, gadoquatrane becomes the lowest dose mGBCA in the U.S. It has a recommended dose of 0.01 mmol/kg actual body weight (which corresponds to 0.04 mmol Gd/kg body weight), representing 60% less Gd compared to mGBCAs with a Gd content of 0.1 mmol Gd/kg body weight and 20% less Gd compared to gadopiclenol dosed at 0.05 mmol Gd/kg body weight. There is a rising need for medical imaging, driven by the increasing incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Contrast-enhanced MRI is a medical imaging examination often used by clinicians to gain insight into what’s happening in the human body and can play an important role in detecting abnormalities, monitoring disease progression and informing treatment decisions. For some adults and children with chronic diseases or conditions that require close, long-term monitoring – such as multiple sclerosis, other neurological or spinal conditions as well as different types of cancer – regular, repeat administrations may be required. “I often rely on contrast-enhanced MRI exams to inform clinical decision making,” said Dr. Christopher Hancock, Director of Neuroradiology at HALO Diagnostics Desert Cities, USA, and an investigator for the QUANTI clinical studies. “With this approval, we now have an additional option that can help deliver contrast-enhanced images at the lowest macrocyclic GBCA dose, reducing gadolinium exposure while preserving the clinical information we often need.” “Bayer is a leader in radiology and has played a pioneering role in MRI contrast agent development, having launched the first gadolinium-based contrast agent in 1988,” said Dr. Konstanze Diefenbach, Head of Radiology R&D at Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division. “With gadoquatrane – a next generation high-relaxivity, low-dose MRI contrast agent demonstrating high stability – we continue driving advances for patients and their treating physicians. Reducing patients’ lifetime exposure to gadolinium is an important consideration and reflects the growing clinical guidance to use the lowest gadolinium dose necessary to adequately image patients.” Gadoquatrane received its first approval in Japan in March 2026, and Bayer has submitted applications for marketing authorization in additional markets around the world, including the EU and China, with more to follow. Key Clinical Trial Findings The FDA’s approval is based on the global pivotal Phase III QUANTI clinical studies, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of gadoquatrane in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates, undergoing contrast-enhanced MRI. Key findings demonstrated: · Increased lesion visualization with the combined pre-contrast and post-contrast MRI sets with the decreased Gd dose in gadoquatrane compared with only pre-contrast MRI images. · Visualization scores and number of lesions identified per blinded independent reader for gadoquatrane dosed at 0.01 mmol/kg body weight (which corresponds to 0.04 mmol Gd/kg body weight) were similar to mGBCAs with a Gd content of 0.1 mmol Gd/kg body weight. · Use in children is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of gadoquatrane in adults, with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data from the pediatric study, including 93 patients aged 28 days to less than 18 years who received one 0.01mmol/kg dose and underwent MRI of any body region. About gadoquatrane Gadoquatrane is Bayer’s extracellular macrocyclic contrast agent for contrast enhancement in MRI. This low-dose gadolinium-based contrast agent features a distinct tetrameric structure with high stability and high relaxivity. The compound has been approved under the brand name Ambelvist™ in Japan in March 2026 and in the U.S. in June 2026. It has not been approved in any other jurisdiction. Bayer has submitted applications for marketing authorization of gadoquatrane in additional markets around the world. About MRI MRI is a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging method that provides detailed images of the body, helping to identify and distinguish potential abnormalities in organs and tissues. This supports physicians in answering critical medical questions related to the detection and monitoring of diseases. MRI contrast agents commonly contain gadolinium. For 2024, it is estimated that over 60 million doses of gadolinium-based contrast agents were administered worldwide. Cumulatively, since 1988, more than 900 million GBCA doses have been delivered globally. About Radiology at Bayer Building on a century of expertise, Bayer is committed to innovative products and high-quality services in diagnostic imaging to enhance patient care. Its leading radiology portfolio features contrast agents and devices for precise administration across modalities including computed tomography (CT), X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Bayer’s comprehensive offerings also include informatics solutions. In 2025, Bayer’s radiology products generated €2.2 billion in sales. Bayer continues to advance research and innovation in medical imaging, including in molecular imaging and other promising fields. About Bayer Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2025, the Group employed around 88,000 people and had sales of 45.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com. Find more information at https://pharma.bayer.com/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bayer Follow us on Twitter: @BayerPharma 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. Bayer AG is a holding company with operating subsidiaries worldwide. References to “Bayer” or “the company” herein may refer to one or more subsidiaries as context requires. Global contact for media inquiries: Victoria Vigener, phone +49 151 23438911 Email: victoria.vigener@bayer.com US contact for media inquiries: Elaine Colon, phone +1-732-236-1587 Email: elaine.colon@bayer.com Contact for investor inquiries: Bayer Investor Relations Team, phone +49 214 30-72704 Email: ir@bayer.com www.bayer.com/de/investoren/ir-team