UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2006
Commission File Number: 001-16829
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
Bayer Corporation*
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Bayerwerk,
Gebaeude W11
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee
51368 Leverkusen
Germany
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ý Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes o No ý
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
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Press Release, July 6, 2006 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (REGISTRANT) | |||
By: |
/s/ DR. ROLAND HARTWIG Name: Dr. Roland Hartwig Title: General Counsel |
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By: |
/s/ DR. ALEXANDER ROSAR Name: Dr. Alexander Rosar Title: Head of Investor Relations |
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Date: July 6, 2006