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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
June 2, 1998
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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 June 2, 1998, the attached press release was issued.
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 S. Reed
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Jan S. Reed
Secretary
Date: June 2, 1998