Form 8-K

 

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

 

Date of Report  July 17, 2003

 


 

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   1-4448   36-0781620

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

file number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, Illinois   60015
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 948-2000

 



Item 7.   Exhibits.

 

99

   Press Release dated July 17, 2003

 

Item 12.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On July 17, 2003, Baxter International Inc. issued the attached press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2003 and providing an update on restructuring initiatives. 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.


(Registrant)

By:

 

/s/    JAN STERN REED


   

Jan Stern Reed

Corporate Secretary

 

 

Date: July 17, 2003

 


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description


99

   Press Release dated July 17, 2003