Bayer Hopes Consumer Health Woes Are In Rear View Mirror As Business Returns To Growth
Executive Summary
Bayer is starting to see green shoots of recovery after a prolonged period of declining sales and earnings at its Consumer Health business. Turnover improved by 2% in the second quarter, driven by gains in Europe and Latin America.
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