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Group sales at 41.400 billion euros, impacted by negative currency effects of 1.941 billion euros (Fx & portfolio adj. plus 0.6 percent) / EBITDA before special items level with prior year at 11.461 billion euros (minus 0.1 percent) – currency effects offset by stringent cost management / Crop Science and Pharmaceuticals report stable operational business, Consumer Health sees strong growth / Core earnings per share at 6.39 euros (plus 0.2 percent) / Earnings per share at minus 10.68 euros (2019: plus 4.17 euros), impacted by litigation provisions and impairments / Net financial debt improves by 11.8 percent to 30.041 billion euros / Proposed dividend of 2.00 euros per share (2019: 2.80 euros) / Portfolio and innovation capabilities strengthened / Outlook for 2021: positive momentum and solid operational growth – stable earnings at constant currencies
Source: Bayer Company News - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news