Baxter International (BAX) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting conducted via webcast for safety and convenience, with technical support available.

• Agenda and matters to be considered were distributed to all stockholders.

• Five items of business were scheduled for voting, with Q&A to follow if time permitted.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board members introduced, including a new director, Mike McDonnell.

• Retirements and resignations of Dr. Stephen Oesterle, Cathy Smith, and Stephen Rusckowski acknowledged.

Corporate governance

• Quorum established with majority of 516 million shares represented.

• Inspector of Elections and independent auditor present; auditor available for Q&A.

• Voting procedures and proxy rules explained, with opportunity to change votes during the meeting.