KMB · 8-K · 20260804PR052113
Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 59 · Surprise 60 · In source text
Kimberly-Clark launched Arbex, its strategic joint venture with Suzano, during the first half of 2026. The company said its pending acquisition of Kenvue remains on track to close by the end of 2026, and reported $109 million of second-quarter Kenvue acquisition-related costs and $157 million year to date. The company also identified the exit of its U.S. private-label diaper business and other businesses and markets under the 2024 Transformation Initiative as reducing first-half sales by 1.1%.
Key facts
- The Company successfully launched its strategic joint venture with Suzano: Arbex. source
- The Company's pending acquisition of Kenvue remains on track to close by the end of this year. source
- Current quarter results included net tax charges of $107 million related to the impacts from certain reorganization activities associated with the IFP Transaction. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | realized | — | The Company successfully launched its strategic joint venture with Suzano: Arbex. |
| assets | positive | probable | — | The Company's pending acquisition of Kenvue remains on track to close by the end of this year. |
| liability | negative | probable | — | The Company's pending acquisition of Kenvue remains on track to close by the end of this year. |