Compensation Reports and Compensation Systems

The Compensation Report produced by the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (Bayer AG) outlines the essential features of the compensation packages for the members of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Bayer AG.

Background and Philosophy

Background

The currently valid remuneration system for the members of the Board of Management was approved by 94.02% at the Annual General Meeting of Bayer AG on 28 April 2020 and has been valid in this form since January 2020.
Transparency and sustainability are the cornerstones of the remuneration system.
The remuneration awarded and due of the members of the Board of Management is published annually in the Compensation Report.
Further information on remuneration philosophy, design and structure can be found below.

Philosophy

Overview Compensation System (PDF, 299 KB)

The remuneration system for members of the Board of Management sets rewards for the successful implementation of the corporate strategy as well as sustainable and long-term corporate development.
In establishing the compensation of the Board of Management, the Supervisory Board applies clearly defined principles: