DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.92 per share. The dividend is payable on January 4, 2017, to stockholders of record on December 9, 2016.

2016 marks the 44^th consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has increased its dividend and the 82^nd straight year it has paid a dividend to shareholders.

The company also announced that it will hold its next annual shareholder meeting on April 20, 2017.

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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 144-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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