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This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-Q filed Aug 9, 2005.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Baxter International Inc.:

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2005, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the year then ended, management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004; and in our report dated March 14, 2005, we expressed (i) an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements, (ii) an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, and (iii) an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The consolidated financial statements and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting referred to above are not presented herein. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

August 1, 2005

 

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Baxter and certain of its subsidiaries are named as defendants in a number of lawsuits, claims and proceedings. These cases and claims raise difficult and complex factual and legal issues and are subject to many uncertainties and complexities, including, but not limited to, the facts and circumstances of each particular case and claim, the jurisdiction in which each suit is brought, and differences in applicable law. Baxter has established reserves in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for certain of the matters discussed below. For these matters, there is a possibility that resolution of the matters could result in an additional loss in excess of presently established reserves. Also, there is a possibility that resolution of certain of the company’s legal contingencies for which there is no reserve could result in a loss. Management is not able to estimate the amount of such loss or additional loss (or range of loss or additional loss). However, management believes that, while such a future charge could have a material adverse impact on the company’s net income and net cash flows in the period in which it is recorded or paid, no such charge would have a material adverse effect on Baxter’s consolidated financial position.

 

This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-Q filed May 6, 2005.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Baxter International Inc.:

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2005, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the year then ended, management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004; and in our report dated March 14, 2005, we expressed (i) an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements, (ii) an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, and (iii) an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The consolidated financial statements and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting referred to above are not presented herein. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

May 3, 2005

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Baxter International Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Baxter and certain of its subsidiaries are named as defendants in a number of lawsuits, claims and proceedings. These cases and claims raise difficult and complex factual and legal issues and are subject to many uncertainties and complexities, including, but not limited to, the facts and circumstances of each particular case and claim, the jurisdiction in which each suit is brought, and differences in applicable law. Baxter has established reserves in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for certain of the matters discussed below. For these matters, there is a possibility that resolution of the matters could result in an additional loss in excess of presently established reserves. Also, there is a possibility that resolution of certain of the company’s legal contingencies for which there is no reserve could result in a loss. Management is not able to estimate the amount of such loss or additional loss (or range of loss or additional loss). However, management believes that, while such a future charge could have a material adverse impact on the company’s net income and net cash flows in the period in which it is recorded or paid, no such charge would have a material adverse effect on Baxter’s consolidated financial position.

 

This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-Q filed Mar 31, 2005.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Baxter International Inc.:

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2004, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 20, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of August 9, 2004 and Note 1B which is as of March 14, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

As described in Notes 1A and 1B, the Company has restated its previously issued consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois

May 6, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of August 9, 2004 and Note 1B which is as of March 28, 2005

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
        (Registrant)
Date: March 31, 2005   By:  

/s/ John J. Greisch


        John J. Greisch
        Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-Q filed Mar 31, 2005.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Baxter International Inc.:

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2004, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 20, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of August 9, 2004 and Note 1B which is as of March 14, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

As described in Notes 2 and 2A, the Company has restated its previously issued consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

August 9, 2004, except for Note 2A which is as of March 28, 2005

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
    (Registrant)
Date: March 31, 2005   By:  

/S/ JOHN J. GREISCH


        John J. Greisch
        Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-Q filed Mar 31, 2005.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Baxter International Inc.:

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Baxter International Inc. and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2004, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 20, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of August 9, 2004 and Note 1B which is as of March 14, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

As described in Note 1A, the Company has restated its previously issued consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopersLLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

November 4, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of March 28, 2005

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
    (Registrant)
Date: March 31, 2005   By:  

/S/ JOHN J. GREISCH


        John J. Greisch
       

Corporate Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

 

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This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-K filed Mar 16, 2005.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

accounting for income taxes including the determination of income taxes payable and deferred income tax assets and liabilities and the related income tax provisions. Specifically, current income taxes payable were not reconciled to expected tax payments due, and the company did not adequately review the difference between the income tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities and reconcile the difference to recorded deferred income tax assets and liabilities. This control deficiency results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected. Further, it resulted in the restatement of the company’s consolidated financial statements for 2003, 2002 and 2001 and of the company’s interim financial statements for the first, second and third quarter of 2004. Accordingly, management determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2004 consolidated financial statements, and our opinion regarding the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting does not affect our opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

 

In our opinion, management’s assessment that Baxter International Inc. did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. Also, in our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, Baxter International Inc. has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.

 

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

March 14, 2005

 


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This excerpt taken from the BAX 10-K filed Mar 14, 2005.

REPORT  OF  INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Baxter International Inc.:

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Baxter International Inc. (the company) and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 1, 2003, the company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” and Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Effective January 1, 2002, the company adopted SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” The company adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” on January 1, 2002 for all goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001. Effective January 1, 2001, the company adopted SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”

 

As described in Notes 1A and 1B, the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003 have been restated.

 

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 20, 2004, except for Note 1A which is as of August 9, 2004 and Note 1B which is as of March 14, 2005

 

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