Baxter International Inc.

Baxter International Inc. is a global medtech leader dedicated to saving and sustaining lives. For nearly a century, the company has operated at the critical intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the healthcare providers who make them happen. Baxter's extensive portfolio of essential healthcare products is utilized daily in hospitals, clinics, and homes worldwide. The company's products and therapies are available in more than 100 countries, touching the lives of millions of patients and caregivers. Baxter's offerings include diagnostic, critical care, kidney care, nutrition, hospital, and surgical products. The company is committed to advancing healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of solutions that improve patient outcomes. This includes sterile intravenous (IV) solutions, acute and chronic dialysis therapies, parenteral nutrition therapies, infusion systems and devices, inhaled anesthetics, and generic injectable pharmaceuticals.

Founded in 1931 by Dr. Donald Baxter, the company began as the first commercial manufacturer of prepared IV solutions, addressing a critical need for standardized, sterile medical fluids. Throughout its history, Baxter has been responsible for numerous medical breakthroughs, such as the first commercial kidney dialysis system and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), a home-based therapy that revolutionized kidney care. The company has grown through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, including the notable acquisition of Hillrom in 2021, which expanded its capabilities into connected care, patient monitoring, and surgical equipment. This commitment to innovation is fueled by partnerships with world-class institutions, clinicians, and scientists. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Baxter continues to build upon its rich heritage, pursuing the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations and striving to be a best place to work while operating with the highest standards of quality and safety.