8-K

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: September 12, 2018

(Date of earliest event reported)

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-225	39-0394230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
P. O. Box 619100, Dallas, Texas		75261-9100
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 281-1200

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(d) On September 12, 2018, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Sherilyn S. “Sheri” McCoy, 59, as an independent member of the Board, and also appointed her to the Board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately. In connection with the appointment of Ms. McCoy, the size of the Board will be increased from thirteen to fourteen members. Ms. McCoy is the former Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, Inc. Prior to joining Avon, Ms. McCoy had a 30-year career at Johnson & Johnson, where she most recently served as Vice Chairman. Ms. McCoy will participate in the outside director compensation programs described under “Director Compensation” in the Corporation’s proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 16, 2018.

A copy of the news release announcing the election of Ms. McCoy to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. 99.1. Press release issued by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on September 12, 2018.

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.

		KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
Date:	September 12, 2018	By:	/s/ Grant B. McGee
			Grant B. McGee Vice President and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Media Contact:

Terry Balluck

Kimberly-Clark

+1.972.281.1481

terry.balluck@kcc.com

Kimberly-Clark Elects Sheri McCoy to its Board of Directors

DALLAS, September 12, 2018 - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced that Sherilyn S. "Sheri" McCoy was elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.

“Sheri will be a great addition to our board given her global leadership experience,” said Thomas J. Falk, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. “We will greatly benefit from Sheri’s leadership and deep experience in consumer products and innovation as we continue to execute on our long-term growth strategy."

Ms. McCoy brings considerable consumer experience gained during a 30-year career at Johnson & Johnson, joining as a scientist in research and development, and subsequently managing businesses in every major product sector. She held global leadership posts at J&J including worldwide chairman of the Pharmaceutical Group, and head of J&J’s Consumer business. Most recently, Ms. McCoy served as Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, a personal care products company, until retiring earlier this year.

Ms. McCoy also serves on the boards of AstraZeneca PLC, Certara, Novocure, Stryker Corp., Catalyst and Stonehill College. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in textile chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, a master's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University, and an MBA from Rutgers University. She holds four U.S. patents.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 146-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Terry Balluck, Kimberly-Clark Corp., +1-972-281-1481, media.relations@kcc.com