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Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is a global healthcare company founded in 1931 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. The company has evolved from its origins as a medical device manufacturer into a diversified healthcare products and services provider serving hospitals, dialysis centers, and other healthcare facilities worldwide. Baxter underwent a significant strategic transformation in recent years, completing the sale of its Kidney Care business (Vantive) to Carlyle Group in early 2025, allowing the company to focus on its core medical products, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical businesses across approximately 100 countries.