Allen & Overy LLP has advised Bayer AG and Bayer World Investments B.V. with regard to a syndicated loan provided by Bank of America, N.A., BNP Paribas and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., bridging the financing of the acquisition of Merck & Co. Inc.’s consumer care business by Bayer AG for a purchase price of USD 14.2 bn. (EUR 10.4 bn.).

"We are very pleased to have advised Bayer AG in respect of this important financing“ said Allen & Overy Partner Dr. Neil George Weiand.

Dr. Martin Eisenhauer acted as inhouse counsel to Bayer AG.

Allen & Overy Partner Dr. Neil George Weiand and Senior Associate Dr. Urs Lewens (both Banking and Finance, Frankfurt) acted for Bayer AG.