Slide 1: Stockholder Engagement Spring 2026
Stockholder Engagement Baxter International Inc. Spring 2026 Exhibit 99.1
Slide 2: Executive Summary
Executive Summary Management and Board of Directors Andrew Hider appointed as President and CEO following a robust search process overseen by a CEO Search Working group consisting of independent directors and conducted with the help of a leading search firm that included the evaluation of internal a
Slide 3: Recent Leadership Transitions
Anita Zielinski, Baxter’s CAO and Controller, named interim CFO following Joel Grade’s departure effective March 2026 while Baxter conducts its search for a permanent replacement Recent Leadership Transitions Following a thoughtful and rigorous search process, the Board appointed Andrew Hider as Pre
Slide 4: Baxter at a Glance
Baxter at a Glance Trusted global brand with market share leadership across core categories As of December 31, 2025. Total does not add to 100% due to rounding. Non-GAAP financial metrics referenced in this slide include operational sales growth, adjusted operating margin, and adjusted diluted EPS f
Slide 5: Disciplined Capital Allocation Driving Long-Term Shareholder Value
Targeting to achieve net leverage of ~3.0x by the end of 2026 Committed to maintaining an investment grade credit rating Debt Repayment Capex: Increasing mix toward growth-generating and productivity-enhancing investments R&D: Targeted funding across divisions to maximize returns over the long-range
Slide 6: Highly Experienced and Qualified Director Nominees
Highly Experienced and Qualified Director Nominees Three of our current independent world-class directors have joined our Board in the last 3 years Key AC = Audit Committee; CHC = Compensation and Human Capital Committee; NCGPP = Nominating, Corporate Governance and Public Policy Committee; QRC = Qu
Slide 7: Extensive Stockholder Engagement Program
Extensive Stockholder Engagement Program Calculated based on shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Our Board, along with our Investor Relations team and other select members of the management team, is committed to engaging in constructive dialogue with stockholders Stockholder feedback continu
Slide 8: Executive Compensation Aligned With Strategic Priorities
Executive Compensation Aligned With Strategic Priorities Actual payout for 2025 PSUs cannot exceed 200% of target. Reflects Andrew Hider’s 2025 target pay mix; percentages are calculated using annual base salary, target annual incentive and target annual LTI grant values as of December 31, 2025. Nor
Slide 9: Core Pillars & Strategic Topics
Core Pillars & Strategic Topics: Advancing Patient Care while Protecting the Planet and Strengthening Communities Select Recognition Highlights 3BL Media 100 Best Corporate Citizens CDP Climate Change, Score B CDP Water Security, Score B Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 FTSE Russell FTSE4Good