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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
February 27, 2001
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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 5. Other Events.
On February 27, 2001, Baxter International Inc. issued the attached
press release announcing a 2 for 1 stock split, contingent upon the shareholders
approving an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock at the
annual meeting on May 1, 2001. The contingent record and distribution dates for
the stock split are May 9, 2001 and May 30, 2001, respectively.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99 Press Release
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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: February 28, 2001
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