DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016, and provided its guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2017.
“Baxter’s solid operational performance in 2016 was fueled by strong sales and disciplined execution across the organization,” said José (Joe) E. Almeida, chairman and chief executive officer. “We’ll continue to build on this momentum in 2017 and beyond, driven by new product launches, effective portfolio management and further progress on our business transformation initiatives – all in support of delivering sustainable top-quartile results for our shareholders, and advancing our mission to save and sustain lives.”