1006 GMT - Bayer shares trade at a significant discount to peers due to litigation, but the majority of the outstanding threat would be removed by a favorable U.S. Supreme Court decision on its Roundup weedkiller, Barclays analysts say. The German agricultural and pharmaceutical group is awaiting a Supreme Court decision in late June or early July, which could send shares up 14% or down 13% depending on the ruling, according to Barclays. While a successful outcome on a related class-action settlement of $7.25 billion is needed to fully resolve the litigation threat, a favorable Supreme Court ruling alone could address most of the risk, the analysts say. The Supreme Court could create a strong precedent in Bayer's favor and reduce the attractiveness of taking the company to court for potential plaintiffs, they add. Shares rise 0.1%. (adria.calatayud@wsj.com)
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June 23, 2026 06:06 ET (10:06 GMT)
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