This Bayer AG Interim Report is a Half-Year Financial Report that satisfies the requirements of Section 115, Paragraph 2, No. 1 and No. 2, Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). Bayer has prepared the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and endorsed by the European Union (EU). This report should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report for the 2025 fiscal year and the additional information about the company provided therein. The Annual Report 2025 is available on our website at www.bayer.com.