---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-008005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KMB"
cik: "0000055785"
company_name: "KIMBERLY CLARK CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T06:40:04.893508+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue shareholders overwhelmingly approve acquisition; deal expected H2 2026

## Summary
- Approximately 96% of Kimberly-Clark shares present voted to approve share issuance related to the acquisition.
- Approximately 99% of Kenvue shares voted to adopt merger agreement, representing ~77% of all outstanding shares.
- Transaction expected to close in second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Kimberly-Clark CEO cites milestone in creating global health and wellness leader; integration planning underway.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-008005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KMB
- cik: 0000055785
- company_name: KIMBERLY CLARK CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.07, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55785/000110465926008005/0001104659-26-008005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55785/000110465926008005/tm262467d8_8k.htm

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