Bayer may be forced to sweeten Schering offer
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Bayer AG of Germany may have to sweeten its acquisition offer for Schering AG also of Germany, as spurned rival Merck KGaA has bought a large stake in Schering AG. Pharmaceutical company Bayer AG owns control of 61.25 percent of Schering AG stock.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Bayer's earnings decrease 35% on costs for acquiring Schering
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Costs associated with p harmaceutical company Bayer AG's acquisition of Schering AG has caused a 35% decrease in third-quarter net profits. However, Bayer is projecting strong full- year sales .
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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