We Are Optimistic for the Business Overall, Says Bayer CEO

The CEO discusses the Monsanto acquisition, expressing no regrets despite stock performance and legal challenges. He emphasizes the company's strategic direction, focusing on integration and market leadership in life sciences. The CEO addresses investor concerns about company structure and operational challenges, reaffirming confidence in future growth and strategic plans.

What is the speaker's attitude towards the Monsanto acquisition despite legal challenges?

• Indifferent and neutral

• Regretful and reconsidering

• Pessimistic and doubtful

• Optimistic and confident

How does the company's stock performance compare to its competitors over the last five years?

• It has outperformed all competitors

• It has shown significant growth

• It has underperformed compared to competitors

• It has remained stable

What is the company's approach to addressing market uncertainties affecting stock value?

• Blaming external factors

• Reducing company operations

• Ignoring the uncertainties

• Working hard to demonstrate company value

What is the company's strategy regarding its business divisions?

• To split the company into separate entities

• To maintain the current structure and focus on integration

• To sell off the agriculture division

• To merge with another company

What is the company's response to investor concerns about splitting the business?

• They have already decided to split

• They are focusing on integration and strategy execution

• They are considering a split

• They are ignoring investor concerns

What challenges are mentioned regarding the forecasts for certain divisions?

• Lack of innovation in product development

• Difficulty in meeting forecasts for animal and consumer health

• Increasing competition in the market

• High employee turnover rates

What is the company's outlook on achieving its overall guidance?

• Uncertain and likely to miss targets

• Confident and expects to meet guidance

• Expecting to exceed guidance significantly

• Planning to revise guidance downwards