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
April 19, 2004
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) | (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 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 19, 2004, Baxter International Inc. issued the attached press release announcing that its board of directors has elected Robert L. Parkinson, Jr. as the company’s new chairman and chief executive officer, effective April 26, 2004. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
| 99 | Press Release dated April 19, 2004 |
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: April 19, 2004
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99 | Press Release dated April 19, 2004 |