This document summarizes Bayer's Q3 2012 results and provides an outlook for fiscal year 2012. Key points include:
1) Bayer's HealthCare and CropScience divisions continued their upward trends in Q3 2012, though reported earnings were impacted by special charges.
2) The company's innovation pipeline made significant progress and strategic acquisitions were completed in Q3.
3) Financial outlook for 2012 is reiterated, with core EPS expected to increase approximately 10% over 2011.