Kimberly Clark Corp

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of thirteen director nominees to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting; vote FOR each nominee recommended by the Board.

2. 2

   Ratification of Auditor

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Kimberly-Clark’s independent auditor for 2026; Board recommends FOR.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory approval of the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy; Board recommends FOR.

4. 4

   Stockholder Proposal to Require Independent Board Chair

   Shareholder — The Accountability Board, Inc.Board: AGAINST

   Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board adopt a policy and amend bylaws to require any Board Chair to be independent; Board recommends AGAINST; proponent: The Accountability Board, Inc.

   More detail

   The shareholder proposal, submitted by The Accountability Board, Inc., requests that Kimberly-Clark adopt a policy and amend its bylaws to require the Board Chair be independent. The proponent contends the combined Chair/CEO structure since 2020 has weakened governance and that an independent chair would improve oversight, accountability, and Board independence, citing ISS and Glass Lewis governance guidance and comparative metrics. The Board opposes the proposal, arguing it should retain flexibility to determine its leadership structure, pointing to its Independent Lead Director role, majority-independent Board, and current strategic context — specifically the pending Kenvue acquisition and integration — as reasons a combined Chair/CEO is appropriate now. The Board emphasizes its governance practices, the strength of the Independent Lead Director role, and that adopting a rigid policy could constrain the Board’s ability to act in shareholders’ best interests; it also cites peer practices and governance survey data. The proposal raises standard governance trade-offs between formal structural separation of leadership roles versus board flexibility and reliance on an Independent Lead Director; key considerations include the company's present strategic transactions, the qualifications of the current Chairman/CEO, and investor preferences on board leadership structure.

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When is the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 annual meeting?

Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

What is the record date for the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Kimberly Clark Corp's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 13 director nominees at the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Kimberly Clark Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.