DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.97 per share. The dividend is payable on January 3, 2018 to stockholders of record on December 8, 2017.

2017 marks the 45^th consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has increased its dividend and the 83^rd straight year it has paid a dividend to shareholders.

The company also announced that it will hold its next annual shareholder meeting on May 10, 2018.

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Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the Company's 145-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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