SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
December 23, 2003
Date of Report
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 1-4448 |
36-0781620 | |
| (Commission file number) No.) |
(IRS Employer Identification | |
| One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, Illinois | 60015 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 948-2000
| Item 9. | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On December 23, 2003, Baxter International Inc. issued the attached press release announcing revised earnings per diluted share expectations for the fourth quarter and full year 2003. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
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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. (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ JAN STERN REED | |
| Jan Stern Reed Corporate Secretary | ||
Date: December 23, 2003
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99 |
Press Release dated December 23, 2003 | |
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