Kimberly-Clark Responds to Statement on Manufacturas de Papel C.A. Talks DALLAS, March 8 -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) said today that a story released yesterday over the Dow Jones Newswire incorrectly stated that Kimberly-Clark and Manufacturas de Papel C.A. ("Manpa") have not had talks concerning possible business opportunities. The company said it continually evaluates business opportunities that fit its strategic plans and frequently has discussions concerning possible alignments. Its practice is not to comment on speculation or rumors concerning these activities. The company will not provide details concerning possible business opportunities unless and until it reaches definitive agreements.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a leading consumer products company. Its global tissue, personal care and health care brands include Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Scott, Kimberly-Clark, Safeskin, Tecnol, Kimwipes and WypAll. Other brands well known outside the U.S. include Andrex, Scottex, Page, Popee and Kimbies. Kimberly-Clark also is a major producer of premium business, correspondence and technical papers. The company has manufacturing operations in 41 countries and sells its products in more than 150 countries.