BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC 10-K

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures We have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2023. Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. In making this assessment, management used the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that assessment under the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) , management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2023. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. Other Information. Certain of our officers and directors have made elections to participate in, and are participating in, our employee stock purchase plan or have made, and may from time to time make, elections to have shares withheld to cover withholding taxes or pay the exercise price of options, which may constitute non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K). Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections. Not Applicable. 133 PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. Refer to information under the captions entitled “Corporate Governance at Baxter International Inc. — Proposal 1 — Election of Directors,” “— Board of Directors — Nomination of Directors,” “— Committees of the Board — Audit Committee,” “— Board Responsibilities — Code of Conduct,” and “Ownership of Baxter Stock — Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports” in Baxter’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and delivered to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders expected to be held on May 7, 2024 (the Proxy Statement), all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. Also refer to information regarding executive officers of Baxter under the caption entitled “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Item 11. Executive Compensation. Refer to information under the captions entitled “Executive Compensation,” and “Corporate Governance at Baxter International Inc.—Director Compensation” in the Proxy Statement, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. The following table provides information relating to shares of common stock that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2023. Plan Category Number of Shares to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(a) Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(b) Number of Shares Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Shares Reflected in Column(a)(b)) Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Stockholders 24,286,290 (1) $ 59.35 (2) 29,535,570 (3) Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Stockholders 52,245 (4) $ — — Total 24,338,535 (5) $ 59.35 (2) 29,535,570 (1) Excludes purchase rights under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of common stock through payroll deductions of up to 15 percent of base pay at a purchase price equal to 85 percent of the closing market price on the purchase date (as defined by the Employee Stock Purchase Plan). A participating employee may not purchase more than $25,000 in fair market value of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan in any calendar year and may withdraw from the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at any time. (2) Restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance share units (PSUs) are excluded when determining the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options. (3) Includes (i) 9,040,834 shares of common stock available for purchase under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and (ii) 20,494,735 shares of common stock available under the 2021 Incentive Plan. (4) Includes 52,245 of outstanding replacement RSUs granted to holders of Hillrom equity awards at closing of the Hillrom acquisition. These replacement RSUs were approved by our Board of Directors, not our stockholders. (5) Includes outstanding awards of 19,467,050 stock options, which have a weighted-average exercise price of $59.35 and a weighted-average remaining term of 5.3 years, 4,005,462 shares of common stock issuable upon vesting of RSUs, and 729,130 shares of common stock reserved for issuance in connection with PSU grants. Refer to information under the captions entitled “Ownership of Baxter Stock — Security Ownership by Directors and Executive Officers” and “— Security Ownership by Certain Beneficial Owners” in the Proxy Statement, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. 134 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence . Refer to the information under the caption entitled “Corporate Governance at Baxter International Inc.—Board of Directors,” “Corporate Governance at Baxter International Inc.—Board of Directors—Director Independence” and “Corporate Governance at Baxter International Inc.—Board Responsibilities—Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” in the Proxy Statement, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Refer to the information under the caption entitled “Audit Matters—Audit and Non-Audit Fees” and “—Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Fees” in the Proxy Statement, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules The following documents are filed as a part of this report: Page Number (1) Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets 48 Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) 49 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) 50 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 51 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 52 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 54 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238 ) 105 (2) Schedules required by Article 12 of Regulation S-X: All schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or not required. (3) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Exhibit Index, which is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibits in the Exhibit Index marked with a “C” in the left margin constitute management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements contemplated by Item 15(b) of Form 10-K. Item 16. Form 10-K Summary. Not applicable. 135 EXHIBIT INDEX Number and Description of Exhibit 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 1, 2021, among Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., the Company and Bel Air Subsidiary, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Baxter Internation a l Inc. ’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 2, 2021). 2.2 Equity Purchase Agreement, dated May 8, 2023, by and among Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Baxter Deutschland Holding GmbH, Gambro Dialysatoren GmbH, Bamboo US BidCo LLC and Blitz 23-317 GmbH (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 9, 2023). 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Baxter International Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Baxter International Inc. 's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 6, 2022). 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated May 6, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 9, 2023). 4.1(P) Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit(a) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-16 (Registration No. 02-65269), filed on August 17, 1979). 4.2 Description of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to Baxter International Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). 4.3 Indenture, dated August 8, 2006, between the Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc. ’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 9, 2006). 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated December 7, 2007, between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (as successor in interest to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association), as Trustee (including form of 6.250% Senior Note due 2037) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 7, 2007). 4.5 Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated August 13, 2012, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor in interest to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association), as Trustee (including forms of 2.400% Senior Notes due 2022 and 3.650% Senior Notes due 2042) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 13, 2012). 4.6 Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated June 11, 2013, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor in interest to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association), as Trustee (including form of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2043) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 11, 2013). 4.7 Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated August 13, 2016, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (including forms of 1.700% Senior Notes due 2021, 2.600% Senior Notes due 2026 and 3.500% Senior Notes due 2046) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 15, 2016). 4.8 Eleventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 30, 2017, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (including form of 1.300% Senior Notes due 2025) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 30, 2017). 4.9 Twelfth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2019, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (including form of 0.400% Senior Notes due 2024 and form of 1.300% Senior Notes due 2029) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 15, 2019). 4.10 Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2020, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 27, 2020). 4.11 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2020, to the Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2020, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (including form of form of 3.950% Senior Notes due 2030) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 27, 2020). 136 Number and Description of Exhibit 4.12 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 2, 2020, to the Indenture, dated as of March 26, 2020, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, (including form of 1.730% Senior Notes due 2031) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 6, 2020). 4.13 Indenture, dated as of July 29, 2021, between the Company, as Issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on July 29, 2021). 4.14 Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2021, between the Company, as Issuer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 2, 2021). 4.15 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2021, to the Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2021, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (including forms of 0.868% Senior Notes due 2023, 1.322% Senior Notes due 2024, 1.915% Senior Notes due 2027, 2.272% Senior Notes due 2028, 2.539% Senior Notes due 2032, 3.132% Senior Notes due 2051, Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2023 and Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2024) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 2, 2021). 4.16 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2021, by and among the Company and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (as representatives of the initial purchasers) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 2, 2021). 4.17 Indenture, dated July 29, 2021, between Baxter International Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor in interest of U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the debt securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form S-3ASR, filed on April 28, 2022). 10.1 Credit Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2019, among Baxter Healthcare SA and Baxter World Trade SPRL, as Borrowers, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 20, 2019). 10.2 First Amendment, dated as of October 1, 2021, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2019, among Baxter Healthcare SA and Baxter World Trade SRL, as Borrowers, the Company, the several banks party thereto, J.P. Morgan AG, as Administrative Agent and each other party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 4, 2021). 10.3 Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2019, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of October 1, 2021, among Baxter Healthcare SA and Baxter World Trade SRL, as Borrowers, JPMorgan SE, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2022). 10.4 Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, among the Company, as Borrower, the financial institutions named therein, as Banks, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 4, 2021). 10.5 First Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, among Baxter International Inc., as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2022). 10.6 Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, amount Baxter International Inc., as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2022). 137 Number and Description of Exhibit 10.7 Third Amendment, dated as of March 13, 2023, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, as amended by that certain First Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, and that certain Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, among Baxter International Inc. as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 13, 2023). 10.8 Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, among the Company, as Borrower, the financial institutions named therein, as Banks, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 4, 2021). 10.9 First Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, to the Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, among Baxter International Inc., as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2022). 10.10 Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, to the Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, among Baxter International Inc., as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2022). 10.11 Third Amendment, dated as of March 13, 2023, to the Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2021, as amended by that certain First Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, and that certain Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, among Baxter International Inc. as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 13, 2023). 10.12 Second Guaranty Amendment, dated as of March 13, 2023, to the Amended and Restated Guaranty, dated as of October 1, 2021, as amended by that certain Second Amendment, dated as of September 28, 2022, among Baxter Healthcare SA and Baxter World Trade SRL, as Borrowers, J.P. Morgan SE, as Administrative Agent and certain other financial institutions named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 13, 2023) 10.13 Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2015, by and between Baxter International Inc. and Baxalta Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 7, 2015). 10.14 Letter Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2016, by and among Baxter International Inc., Baxalta Incorporated and Shire plc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 11, 2016). C 10.15 Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into with directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Baxter International Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 21, 2019). C 10.16 Baxter International Inc. 2011 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Baxter International Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on March 18, 2011). C 10.17 Baxter International Inc. Equity Plan for the 2011 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 3, 2011). C 10.18 Baxter International Inc. 2015 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Baxter International Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on March 25, 2015). C 10.19 Baxter International Inc. Equity Plan for the 2015 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 7, 2015). C 10.20 Baxter International Inc. Equity Plan for José E. Almeida under the 2015 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 29, 2015). C 10.21 Baxter International Inc. 2017 Equity Plan, effective as of March 2, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 3, 2017). 138 Number and Description of Exhibit C 10.22 Baxter International Inc. 2020 Equity Plan, effective as of March 16, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.23 Baxter International Inc. 2021 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Baxter International Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on March 22, 2021). C 10.24 Form of Performance Stock Unit Grant Agreement under Baxter International Inc. 2021 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on April 28, 2022). C 10.25 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement under Baxter International Inc. 2021 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on April 28, 2022). C 10.26 Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement under Baxter International Inc. 2021 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on April 28, 2022). C 10.27* Baxter International Inc. Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan (amended and restated effective January 31, 2024) (as amended and restated effective January 31, 2024). C 10.28 Amended Offer Letter between the Company and José E. Almeida, dated as of July 25, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on July 27, 2023). C 10.29 Offer letter between Baxter Healthcare SA and Cristiano Franzi, dated June 8, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.30 Offer Letter, dated September 26, 2023, by and between the Company and Joel Grade (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 3, 2023). C 10.31* Offer Letter, dated April 22, 2023, by and between the Company and Christopher Toth. C 10.32 Form of Severance Agreement entered into with executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 21, 2014). C 10.33 Baxter International Inc. Executive Officer Cash Severance Policy, effective February 13, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 14, 2023). C 10.34 Baxter International Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended and restated effective July 1, 2011) (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Baxter International Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on March 18, 2011). C 10.35 First Amendment to Baxter International Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (dated as of July 15, 2016) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 23, 2017). C 10.36 Baxter International Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective January 1, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Baxter International Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 9, 2023). C 10.37 Form of Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 14, 2017). C 10.38 R Commitment Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2019, by and among the Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America and State Street Global Advisors Trust Company, acting solely in its capacity as the independent fiduciary of the Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Pension Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.39 Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Pension Plan (Amended and Restated effective January 5, 2018) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 8, 2018). 139 Number and Description of Exhibit C 10.40 First Amendment to the Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Pension Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.41 Second Amendment to the Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Pension Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.42 Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Pension Plan II (Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2019) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Baxter International Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 17, 2020). C 10.43 Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Supplemental Pension Plan (Amended and Restated effective January 5, 2018) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 8, 2018). C 10.44 Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries Deferred Compensation Plan (As Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Baxter International Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 11, 2021). C 10.45 Baxter International Inc. Management Incentive Compensation Program – 2020 Program Document (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on July 30, 2020). C 10.46 New Change-in-Control Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2020, between the Company and José E. Almeida (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 25, 2020). C 10.47 Form of Amended Grandfathered Change-in-Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 25, 2020). C 10.48 Amended OUS Change-in-Control Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2020, between Baxter Healthcare SA and Cristiano Franzi (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 25, 2020). C 10.49 Change in Control Agreement between the Company and Christopher Toth, dated as of June 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Baxter International Inc.’s Quarterly Report filed on July 27, 2023). C 10.50 Form of Change-in-Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Baxter International Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on October 29, 2020). C 10.51 Baxter International Inc. Executive Severance Plan, effective November 16, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Baxter International Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 20, 2020). 21* Subsidiaries of Baxter International Inc. 23* Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 32.1** Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2** Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 97.1* Baxter International Inc. Mandatory Clawback Policy. 101.INS* XBRL Instance Document 101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 140 Number and Description of Exhibit 101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 101.DEF* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document ______________________________________ * Filed herewith. * Furnished herewith. This exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. R Includes redactions. C Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. (P) Paper exhibit 141 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. By: /s/ José E. Almeida José E. Almeida Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer DATE: February 8, 2024 142 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 8, 2024. Signature Title /s/ José E. Almeida Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer José E. Almeida (principal executive officer) /s/ Joel T. Grade Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Joel T. Grade (principal financial officer) /s/ Brian C. Stevens Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Brian C. Stevens (principal accounting officer) /s/ William A. Ampofo II Director William A. Ampofo II /s/ Patricia B. Morrison Director Patricia B. Morrison /s/ Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. Director Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. /s/ Stephen H. Rusckowski Director Stephen H. Rusckowski /s/ Nancy M. Schlichting Director Nancy M. Schlichting /s/ Brent Shafer Director Brent Shafer /s/ Cathy R. Smith Director Cathy R. Smith /s/ Amy A. Wendell Director Amy A. Wendell /s/ David S. Wilkes, M.D. Director David S. Wilkes, M.D. /s/ Peter M. Wilver Director Peter M. Wilver 143