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Summary

For the first time, Baxter has outlined broad sustainability priorities in the report that will direct companywide sustainability efforts into the future

Report Highlights

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) released its 2006 Sustainability Report – Connected by a Higher Purpose, which highlights the company’s 2006 social, economic and environmental performance. For the first time, Baxter has outlined broad sustainability priorities in the report that will direct companywide sustainability efforts into the future.

Baxter’s comprehensive 2006 Sustainability Report is available online at www.sustainability.baxter.com. An abridged print version and a summary brochure are also available online or via e-mail at onebaxter@baxter.com.

Whether producing breakthrough innovations to improve patient safety, responding to the critical healthcare needs of those in crisis, or protecting the health of the planet through environmental stewardship, the report’s theme illustrates how Baxter employees are Connected by a Higher Purpose to help save and sustain lives.

The report is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and features in-depth reporting across key sustainability topics, including community support, employees, environment, health and safety, ethics and compliance, governance, and product responsibility.

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.