No one would have complained if they had stayed with the 40 percent growth forecast. This is a sign they might even beat 50 percent.

The main reason for Bayer's cautious forecasts is a lack of visibility.

We're awaiting a management conference call at 4 p.m. (1400 GMT) to see whether we should raise forecasts.

The acquisition allows us to tap into the growth potential of the construction chemicals market on a sustainable basis and will further expand our position in this high-yield industry.

Acceptance is not submission; it is acknowledgement of the facts of a situation. Then deciding what you're going to do about it.

Acceptance is not submission; it is acknowledgment of the facts of a situation. Then deciding what you're going to do about it.