Baxter International (NYS: BAX)

Baxter International (Baxter) is a corporation based in Deerfield, Illinois. Established in 1931, it provides a portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including acute and chronic dialysis; sterile intravenous (IV) solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; premixed and oncolytic injectables; biosurgery products and anesthetics; drug reconstitution systems and pharmacy automation, software and services. It operates through two segments, namely, Hospital Products and Renal. The assets of the company are managed by the board of directors.