Bayer’s farming business drives Q1 earnings beat By Reuters


© Reuters. The logo of Bayer AG is seen in a showroom of the German drugmaker where the annual results news conference takes place in Leverkusen, Germany February 27, 2020. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/Files

By Ludwig Burger

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Agriculture and pharmaceuticals company Bayer (OTC:) reported quarterly adjusted core earnings rose a better-than-expected 27.5% on strong gains at its seeds and pesticides business.

First quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), adjusted for one-off items, came in at 5.25 billion euros ($5.55 billion), well above the average analyst estimate of 4.65 billion euros posted on the company’s website.

The group confirmed its guidance for full-year results.

($1 = 0.9455 euros)

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