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The following tables reconcile GAAP figures to the figures stated in the Letter to Shareholders and graphs in this annual report that are not prepared in conformity with GAAP. These non-GAAP figures are adjusted for the impact of foreign exchange, divestitures, the assumption of direct sales responsibility and the associated buy-back of inventory in the remaining countries where Baxter International Inc. was the Company’s distributor, the acquisition of the Japan business, 

## Sales 2000-2002 

## RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FIGURES 

and/or other non-recurring items. Management has determined that inclusion of these non-GAAP figures provides a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s operating results for the periods presented and better reflect the Company’s ongoing operations. For more information, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and the notes to the consolidated financial statements (“Note”). 

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(a) Adjustment for the assumption of direct sales responsibility and the associated buy-back of inventory in the remaining countries where Baxter International Inc. was the Company’s distributor. 

## Sales by Region 2002 

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