The board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 81 cents per share.  The dividend is payable on January 3, 2014 to stockholders of record on December 6, 2013.

2013 marks the 41st consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has increased its dividend and the 79th straight year it has paid a dividend to shareholders.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corp. and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being.

With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries.