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KIMBERLY CLARK CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 71 · Surprise 60

Kimberly-Clark is progressing toward its approximately $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The transaction would expand Kimberly-Clark into consumer-health products and requires integration of Kenvue's operations. Kenvue has separately reported that inflation, tariffs, and currency costs are pressuring margins ahead of the combination.

Key facts

• The company launched a proprietary alternative natural fiber program highlighting hesperaloe and is establishing a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona to develop this technology. source