Were the Kimberly-Clark (KMB) insider share dispositions open-market sales?

The dispositions were not open-market sales. Shares were automatically surrendered to Kimberly-Clark to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted share units. This tax-withholding mechanism is compensation-related and does not reflect discretionary buying or selling decisions in the open market.

What is the size of the new restricted share unit award at Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

He received a grant of 13,924 restricted share units, payable on a 1-for-1 basis in Kimberly-Clark common stock. Additional units can accrue based on dividends, and the award was granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan for long-term incentive compensation.

What does tax withholding via share surrender mean for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) insiders?

Tax withholding via share surrender means the company automatically takes back some shares upon vesting to cover income tax obligations. For Jeffrey P. Melucci, 2,382 shares were surrendered this way, satisfying his tax liability without an open-market sale of Kimberly-Clark stock.

Kimberly-Clark officer exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Q: How do the new Kimberly-Clark (KMB) restricted share units vest for Jeffrey P. Melucci?

The restricted share units vest over three years: 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary. This multi-year schedule is designed to align executive compensation with sustained company performance.

Kimberly-Clark executive Jeffrey P. Melucci, Chief Business, Strategy & Administration Officer, reported routine equity compensation activity in company stock.

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Kimberly-Clark executive Jeffrey P. Melucci, Chief Business, Strategy & Administration Officer, reported routine equity compensation activity in company stock. He exercised restricted share units to acquire 6,050 shares of common stock and had 2,382 shares automatically surrendered to the issuer at $97.67 per share to cover tax withholding. He also received a grant of 13,924 restricted share units, payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock under the company’s equity plan, which vest over three years with 30% on each of the first two anniversaries and 40% on the third.

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6,050 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 7 txns

Insider Melucci Jeffrey P.

Role Chief Bus., Strat. & Admin.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested)	3,004	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested)	3,046	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested)	13,924	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	3,046	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	3,004	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,183	$97.67	$116K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,199	$97.67	$117K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested) — 4,006 contracts (Direct); Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested) — 7,109 contracts (Direct); Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested) — 13,924 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 64,417 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Represents restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock. Includes restricted share units which were accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.
F2. Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan. Additional restricted share units are accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.
F3. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.
F4. The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary of the grant date.

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RSU exercises: 6,050 shares Tax-withheld shares: 2,382 shares Tax withholding price: $97.67/share +2 more

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RSU exercises 6,050 shares Common stock acquired via derivative exercises on 2026-05-01

Tax-withheld shares 2,382 shares Automatic surrender to issuer for tax withholding at $97.67/share

Tax withholding price $97.67/share Value used for automatic surrender of shares on 2026-05-01

New RSU grant 13,924 units Restricted share units granted, payable 1-for-1 in common stock

RSU vesting pattern 30%/30%/40% Vests over three years from the grant date

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restricted share units, Equity Participation Plan, tax withholding obligations, vest, +1 more

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Equity Participation Plan financial

"granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan."

tax withholding obligations financial

"automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting ... to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations."

vest financial

"The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

1-for-1 basis financial

"Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan."

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What insider transactions did Kimberly-Clark (KMB) report for Jeffrey P. Melucci?

Kimberly-Clark reported that Jeffrey P. Melucci exercised restricted share units into 6,050 common shares and had 2,382 shares automatically surrendered to the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. He also received a new grant of 13,924 restricted share units under the equity participation plan.

How many Kimberly-Clark (KMB) shares did Jeffrey P. Melucci acquire through exercises?

Jeffrey P. Melucci exercised restricted share units covering 6,050 shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock, split between 3,004 and 3,046 shares. These exercises converted previously granted restricted share units into common shares as part of his equity compensation package at a stated price of $0.00.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/04/2026 - 04:04 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Melucci Jeffrey P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

P.O. BOX 619100

(Street)

DALLAS

TEXAS

75261-9100

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP [ KMB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Bus., Strat. & Admin.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		3,046⁽¹⁾	A	$0.0000⁽²⁾	63,795	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		M		3,004⁽¹⁾	A	$0.0000⁽²⁾	66,799	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		F⁽³⁾		1,183	D	$97.67	65,616	D
Common Stock	05/01/2026		F⁽³⁾		1,199	D	$97.67	64,417	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Share Units 5/01/2024 (w/Dividends reinvested)	⁽²⁾	05/01/2026		M			3,004⁽¹⁾	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	3,004	$0.0000⁽²⁾	4,006	D
Restricted Share Units 5/01/2025 (w/dividends reinvested)	⁽²⁾	05/01/2026		M			3,046⁽¹⁾	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	3,046	$0.0000⁽²⁾	7,109	D
Restricted Share Units 5/1/2026 (w/dividends reinvested)	⁽²⁾	05/01/2026		A		13,924		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	13,924	$0.0000⁽²⁾	13,924	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock. Includes restricted share units which were accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.

2. Restricted share units payable on a 1-for-1 basis, granted under the Kimberly-Clark Corporation Equity Participation Plan. Additional restricted share units are accrued based on dividends paid on the Corporation's common stock.

3. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.

4. The restricted share units vest 30 percent on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and the remaining 40 percent on the third anniversary of the grant date.

	Jeffrey S. McFall as attorney-in-fact for Jeffrey P. Melucci	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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