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GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 18: The Bayer factory operates on the Rhein river in Leverkusen, Germany, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. Speculation continues that Pfizer Inc. will bid for the company. (Photo by Wolfgang Von Brauchitsch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 18:  The Bayer factory operates on the Rhein river in Leverkusen, Germany, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. Speculation continues that Pfizer Inc. will bid for the company.  (Photo by Wolfgang Von Brauchitsch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)