kc_8k-garciashell.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 15, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-225
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39-0394230
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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Number)
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Identification No.)
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P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, Texas
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75261-9100
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(972) 281-1200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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(d) On June 15, 2011, the Board of Directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Fabian T. Garcia to the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Garcia is Chief Operating Officer, Global Innovation and Growth, & Europe of Colgate-Palmolive Company. Mr. Garcia was also appointed to the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Garcia will participate in the Corporation’s 2011 Outside Directors’ Compensation Plan.
A copy of the news release announcing the election of Mr. Garcia to the Corporation’s Board of Directors is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on June 15, 2011.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
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Date: June 15, 2011
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By: /s/ John W. Wesley
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John W. Wesley
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Vice President and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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News release issued by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on June 15, 2011.
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