Baxter International Inc. To Hold Stockholders’ Meeting May 3

DEERFIELD, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baxter International will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois.

The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. (CDT). Additionally, this event will be webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at Baxter's website at http://www.baxter.com/ . The webcast will be available for replay beginning shortly after the completion of the live meeting.

About Baxter International Inc.:

Baxter International Inc. , through its subsidiaries, assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Baxter International Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Deborah Spak, +1-847-948-2349, or Sally Benjamin Young,+1-847-948-2304, or Investors, Mary Kay Ladone, +1-847-948-3371, or MikeShapiro, +1-847-948-3212, all of Baxter International Inc.