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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 22, 2003
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Date of Report
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-4448 36-0781620
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(Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 948-2000
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Item 7. Exhibits.
99 Press Release dated January 22, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 22, 2003, Baxter International Inc. issued the attached press release
reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2002. The
press release, including attachments, is filed as Exhibit 99.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /S/ Jan Stern Reed
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Jan Stern Reed
Corporate Secretary
Date: January 22, 2003
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press Release dated January 22, 2003