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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
May 22, 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.
Baxter International Inc. ("Baxter") issued the attached press releases in
connection with its private offering of approximately $800 million of
convertible debentures. Baxter received the proceeds from the offering on May
21, 2001 in accordance with customary settlement date procedures.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release, dated May 15, 2001
99.2 Press Release, dated May 16, 2001
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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: May 22, 2001
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release, dated May 15, 2001
99.2 Press Release, dated May 16, 2001
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