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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Baxter International (BAX)

Baxter CFO Joel Grade steps down; Anita Zielinski named interim CFO

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Baxter International's Chief Financial Officer, Joel Grade, ceased serving in that role on March 16, 2026, and will stay on in an advisory capacity through April 30, 2026. Chief Accounting Officer Anita Zielinski was appointed interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent CFO. The company also reiterated its full-year 2026 financial outlook, which it first gave on Feb. 12, 2026.

Key points

  • Joel Grade ceased as executive vice president and CFO effective March 16, 2026; his advisory role runs through April 30, 2026.
  • Anita Zielinski, senior vice president and chief accounting officer, was named interim CFO effective immediately and keeps her current role.
  • Zielinski receives $50,000 per month while serving as interim CFO, plus a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $250,000.
  • Baxter reiterated its full-year 2026 financial outlook provided on Feb. 12, 2026.

The filing

CompanyBaxter International (BAX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 16, 2026, 8:49 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-107345

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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