Bayer reported strong sales and earnings growth in Q1 2014 despite significant currency headwinds. Sales increased 8% currency-adjusted to 10.5 billion euros while EBIT grew 18% to 2.1 billion euros. Emerging markets led regional growth at 11% currency-adjusted. All business segments reported sales increases with recently launched pharmaceutical products and an early start to the season in Europe driving growth. MaterialScience saw a considerable earnings improvement. Full-year 2014 group guidance was maintained.