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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017
OR
o    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________  
Commission file number 1-225
 
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
39-0394230
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
P. O. Box 619100
Dallas, Texas
75261-9100
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(972) 281-1200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
  
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  
Smaller reporting company
o
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o    No  x
As of July 18, 2017, there were 353,302,843 shares of the Corporation's common stock outstanding.
 


Table of Contents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30
 
Six Months Ended
June 30
(Millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Sales
 
$
4,554

 
$
4,588

 
$
9,037

 
$
9,064

Cost of products sold
 
2,910

 
2,924

 
5,741

 
5,761

Gross Profit
 
1,644

 
1,664

 
3,296

 
3,303

Marketing, research and general expenses
 
842

 
847

 
1,655

 
1,672

Other (income) and expense, net
 
3

 
(21
)
 
8

 
(11
)
Operating Profit
 
799

 
838

 
1,633

 
1,642

Interest income
 
2

 
3

 
4

 
7

Interest expense
 
(85
)
 
(81
)
 
(168
)
 
(157
)
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Interests
 
716

 
760

 
1,469

 
1,492

Provision for income taxes
 
(202
)
 
(217
)
 
(409
)
 
(424
)
Income Before Equity Interests
 
514

 
543

 
1,060

 
1,068

Share of net income of equity companies
 
26

 
35

 
55

 
70

Net Income
 
540

 
578

 
1,115

 
1,138

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(9
)
 
(12
)
 
(21
)
 
(27
)
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
$
531

 
$
566

 
$
1,094

 
$
1,111

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Share Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
1.50

 
$
1.57

 
$
3.08

 
$
3.08

Diluted
 
$
1.49

 
$
1.56

 
$
3.06

 
$
3.06

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Dividends Declared
 
$
0.97

 
$
0.92

 
$
1.94

 
$
1.84


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30
 
Six Months Ended
June 30
(Millions of dollars)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Income
 
$
540

 
$
578

 
$
1,115

 
$
1,138

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Unrealized currency translation adjustments
 
55

 
(72
)
 
322

 
136

   Employee postretirement benefits
 
(1
)
 
13

 
(3
)
 
7

   Other
 
(24
)
 
12

 
(40
)
 
(7
)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 
30

 
(47
)
 
279

 
136

Comprehensive Income
 
570

 
531

 
1,394

 
1,274

   Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
(9
)
 
(32
)
 
(31
)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
$
569

 
$
522

 
$
1,362

 
$
1,243

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(2017 Data is Unaudited)


(Millions of dollars)
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,051

 
$
923

Accounts receivable, net
 
2,221

 
2,176

Inventories
 
1,738

 
1,679

Other current assets
 
380

 
337

Total Current Assets
 
5,390

 
5,115

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
7,246

 
7,169

Investments in Equity Companies
 
283

 
257

Goodwill
 
1,527

 
1,480

Other Assets
 
624

 
581

TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
15,070

 
$
14,602

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Debt payable within one year
 
$
1,246

 
$
1,133

Trade accounts payable
 
2,629

 
2,609

Accrued expenses
 
1,671

 
1,775

Dividends payable
 
343

 
329

Total Current Liabilities
 
5,889

 
5,846

Long-Term Debt
 
6,777

 
6,439

Noncurrent Employee Benefits
 
1,278

 
1,301

Deferred Income Taxes
 
441

 
532

Other Liabilities
 
296

 
309

Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries
 
58

 
58

Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
 
 
 
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
102

 
(102
)
Noncontrolling Interests
 
229

 
219

Total Stockholders' Equity
 
331

 
117

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
15,070

 
$
14,602

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30
(Millions of dollars)
 
2017
 
2016
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
1,115

 
$
1,138

Depreciation and amortization
 
358

 
349

Stock-based compensation
 
50

 
45

Deferred income taxes
 
(34
)
 
3

Equity companies' earnings in excess of dividends paid
 
(22
)
 
(30
)
Operating working capital
 
(191
)
 
(48
)
Postretirement benefits
 
(8
)
 
(4
)
Adjustment related to Venezuelan operations
 
—

 
(11
)
Other
 
(7
)
 
(29
)
Cash Provided by Operations
 
1,261

 
1,413

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Capital spending
 
(386
)
 
(397
)
Proceeds from sales of investments
 
—

 
28

Investments in time deposits
 
(61
)
 
(73
)
Maturities of time deposits
 
70

 
42

Other
 
(10
)
 
16

Cash Used for Investing
 
(387
)
 
(384
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends paid
 
(674
)
 
(650
)
Change in short-term debt
 
114

 
(322
)
Debt proceeds
 
344

 
796

Debt repayments
 
(12
)
 
(591
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
107

 
58

Acquisitions of common stock for the treasury
 
(597
)
 
(293
)
Other
 
(46
)
 
(1
)
Cash Used for Financing
 
(764
)
 
(1,003
)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
18

 
11

Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
128

 
37

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
 
923

 
619

Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period
 
$
1,051

 
$
656

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form  10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments which are of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented have been reflected. Dollar amounts are reported in millions, except per share dollar amounts, unless otherwise noted.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The terms "Corporation," "Kimberly-Clark," "K-C," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Kimberly-Clark Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The new guidance simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Prior periods were not recast.
In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force), providing guidance on eight specific cash flow statement classification matters. We early adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our cash flow statement. Prior periods were not recast.
Accounting Standards Issued - Not Yet Adopted
In 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The standard requires that an employer report the service cost component in the same line items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of operating profit. The standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods.  Prior periods are required to be recast. We will adopt this standard as of January 1, 2018. Net periodic benefit cost for pensions and other postretirement benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $55 and $61 of which $26 and $30, respectively, related to service cost. 
In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which removes the prohibition in ASC 740 against the immediate recognition of the current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory.  The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The ASU should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, recognizing the effects in retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption.  We will adopt this standard as of January 1, 2018. The impact of this standard on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows is not expected to be material.
In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The ASU requires additional disclosures. The standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The ASU requires adoption based upon a modified retrospective transition approach. Early adoption is permitted. The effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows are not yet known.
In 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance.  In 2016, the FASB issued four amendments to the ASU. The standard is effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  We will adopt this ASU effective January 1, 2018. The

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guidance is required to be adopted on either a full or modified retrospective basis. As this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows on either a full or modified retrospective basis, we do not plan to recast prior periods.

Note 2. Fair Value Information
The following fair value information is based on a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels in the hierarchy used to measure fair value are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets accessible at the reporting date for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not considered active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are significant to the valuation and are unobservable.
A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and for the full year 2016, there were no significant transfers among level 1, 2, or 3 fair value determinations.
Derivative liabilities and assets are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, derivative liabilities were $67 and $46, respectively, and derivative assets were $43 at both periods. The fair values of derivatives used to manage interest rate risk and commodity price risk are based on LIBOR rates and interest rate swap curves and NYMEX price quotations, respectively. The fair value of hedging instruments used to manage foreign currency risk is based on published quotations of spot currency rates and forward points, which are converted into implied forward currency rates. Measurement of our derivative assets and liabilities is considered a level 2 measurement. Additional information on our classification and use of derivative instruments is contained in Note 5.
Redeemable preferred securities of subsidiaries are measured on a recurring basis at fair value and were $58 at both June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. They are not traded in active markets. For certain redeemable securities, fair values were calculated using a floating rate pricing model that compared the stated spread to the fair value spread to determine the price at which each of the financial instruments should trade. The model used the following inputs to calculate fair values: face value, current LIBOR rate, unobservable fair value credit spread, stated spread, maturity date and interest or dividend payment dates. The fair value of the remaining redeemable securities was based on various inputs, including an independent third-party appraisal, adjusted for current market conditions. Measurement of the redeemable preferred securities is considered a level 3 measurement.
Company-owned life insurance ("COLI") assets are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. COLI assets were $64 and $61 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The COLI policies are a source of funding primarily for our nonqualified employee benefits and are included in other assets. The COLI policies are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient, and therefore, are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.



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The following table includes the fair value of our financial instruments for which disclosure of fair value is required:
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents(a)
1
 
$
1,051

 
$
1,051

 
$
923

 
$
923

Time deposits and other(b)
1
 
134

 
134

 
138

 
138

Liabilities and redeemable securities of subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term debt(c)
2
 
286

 
286

 
170

 
170

Long-term debt(d)
2
 
7,737

 
8,258

 
7,402

 
7,886

(a)
Cash equivalents are composed of certificates of deposit, time deposits and other interest-bearing investments with original maturity dates of 90 days or less. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
(b)
Time deposits are composed of deposits with original maturities of more than 90 days but less than one year and instruments with original maturities of greater than one year, included in other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, as appropriate. Other, included in other current assets, is composed of funds held in escrow. Time deposits and other are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
(c)
Short-term debt is composed of U.S. commercial paper and/or other similar short-term debt issued by non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
(d)
Long-term debt includes the current portion of these debt instruments. Fair values were estimated based on quoted prices for financial instruments for which all significant inputs were observable, either directly or indirectly.

Note 3. Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
There are no adjustments required to be made to net income for purposes of computing EPS. The average number of common shares outstanding is reconciled to those used in the basic and diluted EPS computations as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
(Millions of shares)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Basic
 
354.4

 
360.0

 
355.2

 
360.4

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share unit awards
 
2.3

 
2.4

 
2.4

 
2.5

Diluted
 
356.7

 
362.4

 
357.6

 
362.9

Options outstanding that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because their exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares were insignificant. The number of common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 was 353.4 million and 359.7 million, respectively.

Note 4. Stockholders' Equity
Set forth below is a reconciliation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 of the carrying amount of total stockholders' equity (deficit) from the beginning of the period to the end of the period.
 
 
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Attributable to
 
 
The Corporation
 
Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31, 2016
 
$
(102
)
 
$
219

Net Income
 
1,094

 
18

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
268

 
11

Stock-based awards exercised or vested
 
107

 
—

Recognition of stock-based compensation
 
50

 
—

Shares repurchased
 
(626
)
 
—

Dividends declared
 
(689
)
 
(21
)
Other
 
—

 
2

Balance at June 30, 2017
 
$
102

 
$
229

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we repurchased 4.7 million shares at a total cost of $600 pursuant to a share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors.

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Net unrealized currency gains or losses resulting from the translation of assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, except those in highly inflationary economies, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). For these operations, changes in exchange rates generally do not affect cash flows; therefore, unrealized translation adjustments are recorded in AOCI rather than net income. Upon sale or substantially complete liquidation of any of these subsidiaries, the applicable unrealized translation would be removed from AOCI and reported as part of the gain or loss on the sale or liquidation.
Also included in unrealized translation amounts are the effects of foreign exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature and transactions designated as hedges of net foreign investments.
The change in net unrealized currency translation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to the strengthening of most foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar, including the euro, Australian dollar, South Korean won and British pound sterling.
The changes in the components of AOCI attributable to Kimberly-Clark, net of tax, are as follows:
 
 
Unrealized Translation
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
Cash Flow Hedges and Other
Balance as of December 31, 2015
 
$
(2,252
)
 
$
(1,013
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(10
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
132

 
2

 
(9
)
 
6

(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI
 
—

 
14

(a)
—

 
(13
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
132

 
16

 
(9
)
 
(7
)
Balance as of June 30, 2016
 
$
(2,120
)
 
$
(997
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(17
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2016
 
$
(2,351
)
 
$
(1,097
)
 
$
(31
)
 
$
5

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
310

 
(17
)
 
—

 
(37
)
(Income) loss reclassified from AOCI
 
—

 
15

(a)
—

 
(3
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
310

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(40
)
Balance as of June 30, 2017
 
$
(2,041
)
 
$
(1,099
)
 
$
(31
)
 
$
(35
)
(a)
Included in computation of net periodic pension costs.

Note 5. Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives
As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to financial risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. We employ a number of practices to manage these risks, including operating and financing activities and, where appropriate, the use of derivative instruments. We enter into derivative instruments to hedge a portion of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies for non-U.S. operations' purchases of raw materials, which are priced in U.S. dollars, and imports of intercompany finished goods and work-in-process priced predominantly in U.S. dollars and euros. The derivative instruments used to manage these exposures are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The foreign currency exposure on certain non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany loans and accounts payable, is hedged with primarily undesignated derivative instruments.
Interest rate risk is managed using a portfolio of variable and fixed-rate debt composed of short and long-term instruments. Interest rate swap contracts may be used to facilitate the maintenance of the desired ratio of variable and fixed-rate debt and are designated and qualify as fair value hedges. From time to time, we also hedge the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt, and these contracts are designated as cash flow hedges.
We use derivative instruments, such as forward swap contracts, to hedge a limited portion of our exposure to market risk arising from changes in prices of certain commodities. These derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges of specific quantities of the underlying commodity expected to be purchased in future months.
Translation adjustments result from translating foreign entities' financial statements into U.S. dollars from their functional currencies. The risk to any particular entity's net assets is reduced to the extent that the entity is financed with local currency borrowing. Translation exposure, which results from changes in translation rates between functional currencies and the U.S. dollar, generally is not hedged, other than net investment hedges with an aggregate notional value of $369 at June 30, 2017 for a portion of our investment in certain affiliates.

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At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, derivative liabilities were $67 and $46, respectively, and derivative assets were $43 at both periods, primarily comprised of foreign currency exchange contracts.
Derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are predominantly used to manage interest rate risk. The fair values of these derivative instruments are recorded as an asset or liability, as appropriate, with the offset recorded in current earnings. The offset to the change in fair values of the related hedged items also is recorded in current earnings. Any realized gain or loss on the derivatives that hedge interest rate risk is amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt. As of June 30, 2017, there were no outstanding interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges. Fair value hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness in the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and gains or losses recognized in interest expense for interest rate swaps were not significant. For the six month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, no gains or losses were recognized in earnings as a result of a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is initially recorded in AOCI, net of related income taxes, and recognized in earnings in the same period that the hedged exposure affects earnings. As of June 30, 2017, outstanding commodity forward contracts were in place to hedge a limited portion of our estimated requirements of the related underlying commodities in the remainder of 2017 and future periods. As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate notional values of outstanding foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges were $750 and $486, respectively. Cash flow hedges resulted in no significant ineffectiveness for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and no gains or losses were reclassified into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges due to the original forecasted transaction no longer being probable of occurring. At June 30, 2017, amounts to be reclassified from AOCI during the next twelve months are not expected to be material. The maximum maturity of cash flow hedges in place at June 30, 2017 is July 2019.
Gains or losses on undesignated foreign exchange hedging instruments are immediately recognized in other (income) and expense, net. A gain of $19 and a loss of $14 were recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Gains of $16 and $14 were recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The effect on earnings from the use of these non-designated derivatives is substantially neutralized by the transactional gains and losses recorded on the underlying assets and liabilities. At June 30, 2017, the notional amount of these undesignated derivative instruments was $1.9 billion.

Note 6. Business Segment Information
We are organized into operating segments based on product groupings. These operating segments have been aggregated into three reportable global business segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and K-C Professional. The reportable segments were determined in accordance with how our chief operating decision maker and our executive managers develop and execute global strategies to drive growth and profitability. These strategies include global plans for branding and product positioning, technology, research and development programs, cost reductions including supply chain management, and capacity and capital investments for each of these businesses. Segment management is evaluated on several factors, including operating profit. Segment operating profit excludes other (income) and expense, net and income and expense not associated with the business segments.
The principal sources of revenue in each global business segment are described below:
•
Personal Care brands offer our consumers a trusted partner in caring for themselves and their families by delivering confidence, protection and discretion through a wide variety of innovative solutions and products such as disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products and other related products.  Products in this segment are sold under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Poise and other brand names.
•
Consumer Tissue offers a wide variety of innovative solutions and trusted brands that touch and improve people's lives every day.  Products in this segment include facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins and related products, and are sold under the Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, Andrex, Scottex, Neve and other brand names.
•
K-C Professional partners with businesses to create Exceptional Workplaces, helping to make them healthier, safer and more productive through a range of solutions and supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps and sanitizers. Our brands, including Kleenex, Scott, WypAll, Kimtech and Jackson Safety, are well-known for quality and trusted to help people around the world work better.

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Information concerning consolidated operations by business segment is presented in the following tables:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
NET SALES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Care
 
$
2,270

 
$
2,279

 
—

 
$
4,520

 
$
4,486

 
+1
 %
Consumer Tissue
 
1,463

 
1,494

 
-2
 %
 
2,918

 
2,990

 
-2
 %
K-C Professional
 
810

 
806

 
—

 
1,578

 
1,569

 
+1
 %
Corporate & Other
 
11

 
9

 
N.M.

 
21

 
19

 
N.M.

TOTAL NET SALES
 
$
4,554

 
$
4,588

 
-1
 %
 
$
9,037

 
$
9,064

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING PROFIT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Care
 
$
467

 
$
455

 
+3
 %
 
$
948

 
$
904

 
+5
 %
Consumer Tissue
 
241

 
275

 
-12
 %
 
516

 
555

 
-7
 %
K-C Professional
 
163

 
150

 
+9
 %
 
309

 
300

 
+3
 %
Corporate & Other(a)
 
(69
)
 
(63
)
 
N.M.

 
(132
)
 
(128
)
 
N.M.

Other (income) and expense, net(a)
 
3

 
(21
)
 
N.M.

 
8

 
(11
)
 
N.M.

TOTAL OPERATING PROFIT
 
$
799

 
$
838

 
-5
 %
 
$
1,633

 
$
1,642

 
-1
 %
(a)
Corporate & Other and Other (income) and expense, net include expenses not associated with the business segments, including charges as indicated in the Non-GAAP Reconciliations.
N.M. - Not Meaningful

Note 7. Supplemental Balance Sheet Data
The following schedule presents a summary of inventories by major class:
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
LIFO
 
Non-LIFO
 
Total
 
LIFO
 
Non-LIFO
 
Total
Raw materials
 
$
89

 
$
251

 
$
340

 
$
93

 
$
236

 
$
329

Work in process
 
110

 
87

 
197

 
114

 
89

 
203

Finished goods
 
440

 
632

 
1,072

 
430

 
600

 
1,030

Supplies and other
 
—

 
294

 
294

 
—

 
280

 
280

 
 
639

 
1,264

 
1,903

 
637

 
1,205

 
1,842

Excess of FIFO or weighted-average cost over LIFO cost
 
(165
)
 
—

 
(165
)
 
(163
)
 
—

 
(163
)
Total
 
$
474

 
$
1,264

 
$
1,738

 
$
474

 
$
1,205

 
$
1,679

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, determined on the FIFO or weighted-average cost methods, and at the lower of cost or market, determined on the LIFO cost method.
The following schedule presents a summary of property, plant and equipment, net:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Land
$
171

 
$
163

Buildings
2,744

 
2,612

Machinery and equipment
14,150

 
13,591

Construction in progress
324

 
488

 
17,389

 
16,854

Less accumulated depreciation
(10,143
)
 
(9,685
)
Total
$
7,246

 
$
7,169



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Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
This management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our recent performance, financial condition and prospects.  The following will be discussed and analyzed:
•
Overview of Second Quarter 2017 Results
•
Results of Operations and Related Information
•
Liquidity and Capital Resources
•
Legal Matters
•
Business Outlook
We describe our business outside North America in two groups – Developing and Emerging Markets ("D&E") and Developed Markets. D&E markets comprise Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, excluding Australia and South Korea. Developed Markets consist of Western and Central Europe, Australia and South Korea.
This section presents a discussion and analysis of our second quarter 2017 net sales, operating profit and other information relevant to an understanding of the results of operations. In addition, we provide commentary regarding organic sales growth, which describes the impact of changes in volume, product mix and net selling price on net sales. Changes in foreign currency rates also impact the year-over-year change in net sales. Our analysis compares the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017 results to the same periods in 2016.
Throughout this MD&A, we refer to financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., or GAAP, and are therefore referred to as non-GAAP financial measures. These measures include adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate. We believe these measures provide our investors with additional information about our underlying results and trends, as well as insight into some of the financial measures used to evaluate management.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures, and they should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.  There are limitations to these non-GAAP financial measures because they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation and items being excluded.  We compensate for these limitations by using these non-GAAP financial measures as a supplement to the GAAP measures and by providing reconciliations of the non-GAAP and comparable GAAP financial measures.
The non-GAAP financial measures exclude the following items for the relevant time periods as indicated in the reconciliations included later in this MD&A:
•
2014 Organization Restructuring - In 2014, we initiated this restructuring in order to improve organization efficiency and offset the impact of stranded overhead costs resulting from the 2014 spin-off of our health care business. As a result, we recognized restructuring charges in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Restructuring actions were completed by December 31, 2016.
•
Adjustment related to Venezuelan Operations - Effective December 31, 2015, we deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of our business in Venezuela from our consolidated balance sheet and in the second quarter of 2016, recorded an adjustment related to an updated assessment.
Overview of Second Quarter 2017 Results
•
Net sales of $4.6 billion decreased 1 percent compared to the year-ago period, as organic sales were down 1 percent. Organic sales decreased 2 percent in North American consumer products, reflecting category softness, less promotion shipments and competitive activity. Outside North America, organic sales declined 3 percent in developed markets and rose 2 percent in developing and emerging markets.
•
Operating profit of $799 decreased 5 percent compared to the prior year. Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation was $531 compared to $566 in 2016. Diluted net income per share was $1.49 in 2017 and $1.56 in 2016. Results were impacted by lower net sales and input cost inflation, while the comparison benefited from cost savings.

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Results of Operations and Related Information
This section presents a discussion and analysis of our second quarter 2017 net sales, operating profit and other information relevant to an understanding of the results of operations.
Consolidated
Selected Financial Results
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
2017
 
2016
 
Percent Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Percent Change
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

North America
$
2,366

 
$
2,410

 
-2
 %
 
$
4,679

 
$
4,783

 
-2
 %
Outside North America
2,269

 
2,254

 
+1
 %
 
4,522

 
4,429

 
+2
 %
Intergeographic sales
(81
)
 
(76
)
 
N.M.

 
(164
)
 
(148
)
 
N.M.

Total Net Sales
4,554

 
4,588

 
-1
 %
 
9,037

 
9,064

 
—

Operating Profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
561

 
589

 
-5
 %
 
$
1,129

 
1,159

 
-3
 %
Outside North America
310

 
291

 
+7
 %
 
644

 
600

 
+7
 %
Corporate & Other(a)
(69
)
 
(63
)
 
N.M.

 
(132
)
 
(128
)
 
N.M.

Other (income) and expense, net(a)
3

 
(21
)
 
N.M.

 
8

 
(11
)
 
N.M.

Total Operating Profit
799

 
838

 
-5
 %
 
1,633

 
1,642

 
-1
 %
Share of Net Income of Equity Companies
26

 
35

 
-26
 %
 
55

 
70

 
-21
 %
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
531

 
566

 
-6
 %
 
1,094

 
1,111

 
-2
 %
Diluted Earnings per Share
1.49

 
1.56

 
-4
 %
 
3.06

 
3.06

 
—

(a)
Corporate & Other and Other (income) and expense, net include expenses not associated with the business segments, including charges as indicated in the Non-GAAP Reconciliations.
N.M. - Not Meaningful
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations of Selected Financial Results


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
As
Reported
 
Charges for 2014 Organization Restructuring
 
Adjustment Related to Venezuelan Operations
 
As
Adjusted
Non-GAAP
Cost of products sold
 
$
2,924

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
2,922

Marketing, research and general expenses
 
847

 
(1
)
 
—

 
848

Other (income) and expense, net
 
(21
)
 
—

 
(11
)
 
(10
)
Operating Profit
 
838

 
(1
)
 
11

 
828

Provision for income taxes
 
(217
)
 
—

 
—

 
(217
)
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
566

 
(1
)
 
11

 
556

Diluted Earnings per Share
 
1.56

 
—

 
0.03

 
1.53



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Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
As
Reported
 
Charges for 2014 Organization Restructuring
 
Adjustment Related to Venezuelan Operations
 
As
Adjusted
Non-GAAP
Cost of products sold
 
$
5,761

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
5,759

Marketing, research and general expenses
 
1,672

 
13

 
—

 
1,659

Other (income) and expense, net
 
(11
)
 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

Operating Profit
 
1,642

 
(15
)
 
11

 
1,646

Provision for income taxes
 
(424
)
 
4

 
—

 
(428
)
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
1,111

 
(11
)
 
11

 
1,111

Diluted Earnings per Share
 
3.06

 
(0.03
)
 
0.03

 
3.06


Analysis of Consolidated Results
Net Sales
 
Percent Change
 
Adjusted Operating Profit
 
Percent Change
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
Volume
 
—

 
—

 
Volume
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Net Price
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
Net Price
 
(5
)
 
(7
)
Mix/Other
 
—

 
—

 
Input Costs
 
(9
)
 
(7
)
Currency
 
—

 
—

 
Cost Savings
 
14

 
14

Total(a)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
Currency Translation
 
—

 
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(c)
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
Organic(b)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
Total
 
(4
)
 
(1
)
(a) Total may not equal the sum of volume, net price, mix/other and currency due to rounding.
(b) Combined impact of changes in volume, net price and mix/other.
(c) Includes the impact of changes in marketing, research and general expenses, foreign currency transaction effects and other manufacturing costs.
Net sales of $4.6 billion in the second quarter of 2017 were down 1 percent compared to the year-ago period. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates had no overall effect on net sales. Organic sales were down 1 percent due to lower net selling prices.
Second quarter operating profit was $799 in 2017 and $838 in 2016. The year-over-year comparison was impacted by lower net sales and $75 of higher input costs, driven by increases in pulp and other raw materials. Results in 2017 included $120 of cost savings from our FORCE (Focused On Reducing Costs Everywhere) program.
The second quarter effective tax rate was 28.2 percent in 2017 and 28.6 percent in 2016. The rate in both periods benefited from the resolution of certain tax matters. The rate in 2017 also benefited from the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718).
Our share of net income of equity companies in the second quarter was $26 in 2017 and $35 in 2016. Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. ("K-C de Mexico") results were impacted by a weaker Mexican peso and higher input costs, partially offset by benefits from organic sales growth and cost savings.
Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter was $1.49 in 2017 and $1.56 in 2016. Second quarter adjusted earnings per share was $1.53 in 2016. The comparison was impacted by lower net sales and input cost inflation, while the comparison benefited from cost savings.
Year-to-date net sales of $9.0 billion decreased slightly compared to the prior year. Organic sales were down approximately 1 percent driven by lower net selling prices. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates benefited sales slightly. Operating profit was $1,633 in 2017 compared to $1,642 in 2016. The comparison was impacted by lower net sales and $110 of higher input costs. Results in 2017 included $230 of FORCE cost savings. The year-to-date effective tax rate was 27.8 percent in 2017 and 28.4 percent in 2016. The rate in both periods benefited from the resolution of certain tax matters and tax planning initiatives. In 2017, the rate also benefited from the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). Diluted earnings per share was $3.06 in 2017, even with the year-ago period. The comparison was impacted by lower operating profit and reduced

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net income from equity companies and benefited from declines in the effective tax rate and share count. Adjusted earnings per share was $3.06 in 2016.
Results by Business Segments
Personal Care
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 


 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Sales
 
$
2,270

 
$
2,279

 
$
4,520

 
$
4,486

 
Operating Profit
 
$
467

 
$
455

 
$
948

 
$
904

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
 
Operating Profit
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
Volume
 
—

 
 
 
1

 
Volume
 
—

 
 
 
2

Net Price
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
Net Price
 
(6
)
 
 
 
(7
)
Mix/Other
 
1

 
 
 
—

 
Input Costs
 
(5
)
 
 
 
(5
)
Currency
 
—

 
 
 
1

 
Cost Savings
 
14

 
 
 
14

Total
 
—

 
 
 
1

 
Currency Translation
 
1

 
 
 
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(b)
 
(1
)
 
 
 
—

Organic(a)
 
(1
)
 
 
 
—

 
Total
 
3

 
 
 
5

(a) Combined impact of changes in volume, net price and mix/other.
(b) Includes the impact of changes in marketing, research and general expenses, foreign currency transaction effects and other manufacturing costs.
Second quarter net sales of $2.3 billion were down slightly. Changes in net selling prices reduced sales by 1 percent, while changes in product mix improved sales by about 1 percent. Second quarter operating profit of $467 increased 3 percent. The comparison benefited from cost savings, partially offset by lower net selling prices and input cost inflation.
Net sales in North America decreased 1 percent. Sales volumes were down 1 percent compared to 8 percent growth in the base period that included benefits from innovations and promotion activity. Volumes in 2017 were also impacted by competitive activity. Total volumes in infant and child care were off mid-single digits due to lower Huggies diaper volumes. Baby wipes volumes increased mid-single digits and adult care volumes rose low-single digits.
Net sales in developing and emerging markets increased 3 percent including a 1 percent benefit from favorable currency rates. Sales volumes increased 4 percent and changes in product mix increased sales by 1 percent, while changes in net selling prices decreased sales by about 2 percent. The volume increase included gains in China, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The decline in net selling prices was mostly in China and Eastern Europe.
Net sales in developed markets outside North America (Australia, South Korea and Western/Central Europe) decreased 7 percent. Sales volumes decreased 5 percent and changes in net selling prices decreased sales by 3 percent, while changes in product mix increased sales by approximately 2 percent. The changes mostly occurred in South Korea.

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Consumer Tissue
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 


 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Sales
 
$
1,463

 
$
1,494

 
$
2,918

 
$
2,990

 
Operating Profit
$
241

 
$
275

 
$
516

 
$
555

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
 
Operating Profit
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
Volume
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
Volume
 
(5
)
 
 
 
(6
)
Net Price
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
Net Price
 
(4
)
 
 
 
(6
)
Mix/Other
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
Input Costs
 
(11
)
 
 
 
(5
)
Currency
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
Cost Savings
 
11

 
 
 
11

Total
 
(2
)
 
 
 
(2
)
 
Currency Translation
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(b)
 
(3
)
 
 
 
(1
)
Organic(a)
 
(2
)
 
 
 
(2
)
 
Total
 
(12
)
 
 
 
(7
)
(a) Combined impact of changes in volume, net price and mix/other.
(b) Includes the impact of changes in marketing, research and general expenses, foreign currency transaction effects and other manufacturing costs.
Second quarter net sales of $1.5 billion decreased 2 percent. Changes in sales volumes and net selling prices each decreased net sales by 1 percent. Second quarter operating profit of $241 decreased 12 percent. The comparison was impacted by lower net sales, input cost inflation and other manufacturing cost increases, partially offset by cost savings and lower marketing, research and general spending.
Net sales in North America decreased 4 percent. Sales volumes were down approximately 4 percent compared to 6 percent growth in the year-ago period, while changes in net selling prices increased sales slightly. The volume decline included impacts from lower promotion shipments and competitive activity.
Net sales in developing and emerging markets increased 6 percent including a 4 percent benefit from favorable currency rates. Sales volumes increased 8 percent, while changes in net selling prices decreased sales by 5 percent and changes in product mix decreased sales by 1 percent. The changes mostly occurred in Latin America.
Net sales in developed markets outside North America decreased 5 percent including a 4 percent decrease from unfavorable currency rates. Sales volumes fell 2 percent, as declines in Western/Central Europe were mostly offset by increases in South Korea. Overall changes in product mix improved sales by 1 percent.
K-C Professional
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 


 
Three Months Ended June 30
 
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Sales
 
$
810

 
$
806

 
$
1,578

 
$
1,569

 
Operating Profit
$
163

 
$
150

 
$
309

 
$
300

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
 
Operating Profit
 
Percent Change
 
Percent Change
Volume
 
1

 
 
 
1

 
Volume
 
3

 
 
 
1

Net Price
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
Net Price
 
(4
)
 
 
 
(4
)
Mix/Other
 
—

 
 
 
1

 
Input Costs
 
(13
)
 
 
 
(12
)
Currency
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
Cost Savings
 
14

 
 
 
13

Total
 
—

 
 
 
1

 
Currency Translation
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(b)
 
9

 
 
 
5

Organic(a)
 
1

 
 
 
1

 
Total
 
9

 
 
 
3

(a) Combined impact of changes in volume, net price and mix/other.
(b) Includes the impact of changes in marketing, research and general expenses, foreign currency transaction effects and other manufacturing costs.

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Second quarter net sales of $0.8 billion increased slightly. Sales volumes increased about 1 percent and changes in product mix improved sales slightly. Changes in net selling prices decreased sales by 1 percent and currency rates were slightly unfavorable. Second quarter operating profit of $163 increased 9 percent. The comparison benefited from cost savings, lower manufacturing costs and reduced marketing, research and general spending, partially offset by input cost inflation.
Net sales in North America increased 1 percent. Sales volumes increased 1 percent driven by growth in wipers and safety products.
Net sales in developing and emerging markets increased approximately 4 percent including a 2 percent benefit from favorable currency rates. Sales volumes increased about 1 percent.
Net sales in developed markets outside North America were down 2 percent including a 3 percent negative impact from changes in currency rates. Sales volumes improved 2 percent, while changes in product mix decreased sales by 1 percent.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Provided by Operations
Cash provided by operations was $1,261 for the first six months of 2017, compared to $1,413 in the prior year. The decrease was mainly due to higher tax payments in 2017, partially offset by improvements in accounts payable.
Investing
During the first six months of 2017, our capital spending was $386 compared to $397 in the prior year. We anticipate that full-year 2017 capital spending will be in the lower half of our target range of $850 to $950.
Financing
In May 2017, we issued $350 aggregate principal amount of 3.90% notes due May 4, 2047. Proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of a portion of our outstanding commercial paper indebtedness.
Our short-term debt, which consists of U.S. commercial paper with original maturities up to 90 days and/or other similar short-term debt issued by non-U.S. subsidiaries, was $286 as of June 30, 2017 (included in debt payable within one year on the consolidated balance sheet). The average month-end balance of short-term debt for the second quarter of 2017 was $380. These short-term borrowings provide supplemental funding for supporting our operations. The level of short-term debt generally fluctuates depending upon the amount of operating cash flows and the timing of customer receipts and payments for items such as pension contributions, dividends and income taxes.
At June 30, 2017, total debt was $8.0 billion compared to $7.6 billion at December 31, 2016.
We maintain a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility which expires in 2021. This facility, currently unused, supports our commercial paper program, and would provide liquidity in the event our access to the commercial paper markets is unavailable for any reason.
We repurchase shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock from time to time pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs. During the first six months of 2017, we repurchased 4.7 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $600 through a broker in the open market. We are targeting full-year 2017 share repurchases of $800 to $1 billion, subject to market conditions.
We engage in foreign currency denominated transactions with customers and suppliers, as well as between subsidiaries with different functional currencies. There has been a steady devaluation of the Argentine peso relative to the U.S. dollar in recent years, along with an increase in local inflation. As of June 30, 2017, Argentina is not designated as a highly-inflationary economy for accounting purposes. We are closely monitoring developments in Argentina and potential implications on our results and reporting for our operations in that country. Net sales of K-C Argentina were approximately 2 percent of our consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
We also continue to monitor developments related to tax legislation and government policy, including U.S. corporate tax reform and the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. The impact of these potential changes to our business and consolidated financial results cannot be determined until the relevant legislation and policies are finalized.
Management believes that our ability to generate cash from operations and our capacity to issue short-term and long-term debt are adequate to fund working capital, capital spending, payment of dividends, pension plan contributions and other needs for the foreseeable future. Further, we do not expect restrictions or taxes on repatriation of cash held outside of the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall business, liquidity, financial condition or results of operations for the foreseeable future.

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Legal Matters
We are party to certain legal proceedings relating to our former healthcare business, Halyard Health, Inc. (“Halyard”), described in our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017. During the second quarter, Halyard and Kimberly-Clark each filed suits against the other seeking declaratory judgment regarding the scope of Halyard’s indemnification obligations to Kimberly-Clark under the terms of the distribution agreement we entered into with Halyard in connection with the spin-off.  Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we continue to believe that the final outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Business Outlook
In 2017, we plan to continue to execute our Global Business Plan strategies, which include a focus on targeted growth initiatives, innovation and brand building, cost savings programs and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. In 2017, we expect earnings per share to be at the low end of our target range of $6.20 to $6.35. Our outlook is based on the assumptions described below:
•
We expect net sales and organic sales growth to be similar, or up slightly, year-on-year. Sales volumes are anticipated to be up slightly, while changes in net selling prices and product mix, combined, are expected to negatively impact net sales slightly.
•
We anticipate the net impact of changes in commodity costs to be between $200 and $300 of inflation primarily due to higher prices for several raw materials, including pulp.
•
We plan to achieve cost savings of $425 to $450 from our FORCE program.
•
We expect an effective tax rate similar to or slightly lower than 2016.
•
We expect net income from equity companies to decline due to lower income at K-C de Mexico as a result of a weaker Mexican peso and input cost inflation.
•
We expect to contribute up to $100 to our defined benefit pension plans.
Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters contained in this report concerning the business outlook, including the anticipated cost savings from our FORCE program, cash flow and uses of cash, growth initiatives, innovations, marketing and other spending, net sales, anticipated currency rates and exchange risks, raw material, energy and other input costs, effective tax rate, contingencies and anticipated transactions of Kimberly-Clark, including dividends, share repurchases and pension contributions, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Kimberly-Clark.  There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated or that our results will be as estimated.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them. 
The assumptions used as a basis for the forward-looking statements include many estimates that, among other things, depend on the achievement of future cost savings and projected volume increases. In addition, many factors outside our control, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the prices and availability of our raw materials, potential competitive pressures on selling prices for our products, energy costs and retail trade customer actions, as well as general economic and political conditions globally and in the markets in which we do business, could affect the realization of these estimates.
For a description of certain factors that could cause our future results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, see Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 entitled "Risk Factors." Other factors not presently known to us or that we presently consider immaterial could also affect our business operations and financial results.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
As of June 30, 2017, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2017. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
We repurchase shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock from time to time pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs. All our share repurchases during the second quarter of 2017 were made through a broker in the open market.
The following table contains information for shares repurchased during the second quarter of 2017. None of the shares in this table were repurchased directly from any of our officers or directors.
Period (2017)
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(a)
 
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum Number
of Shares That May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
April 1 to April 30
 
683,000

 
$
131.74

 
12,760,811

 
27,239,189

May 1 to May 31
 
818,300

 
128.21

 
13,579,111

 
26,420,889

June 1 to June 30
 
804,280

 
130.65

 
14,383,391

 
25,616,609

Total
 
2,305,580

 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
Share repurchases were made pursuant to a share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors on November 13, 2014. This program allows for the repurchase of 40 million shares in an amount not to exceed $5 billion.



  


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Item 6. Exhibits
(a)
Exhibits
Exhibit No. (3)a. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (3)a of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2009.
Exhibit No. (3)b. By-Laws, as amended December 14, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (3)b of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 14, 2015.
Exhibit No. (4). Copies of instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on request.
Exhibit No. (10)n. Form of Award Agreements under 2011 Equity Participation Plan for Nonqualified Stock Options, filed herewith.
Exhibit No. (10)r. Form of Award Agreements under 2011 Equity Participation Plan for Time-Vested Restricted Stock Units, filed herewith.
Exhibit No. (31)a. Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), filed herewith.
Exhibit No. (31)b. Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, filed herewith.
Exhibit No. (32)a. Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
Exhibit No. (32)b. Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
Exhibit No. (101).INS XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit No. (101).SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit No. (101).CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit No. (101).PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document




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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Maria Henry
 
 
Maria Henry
 
 
Senior Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(principal financial officer)
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Michael T. Azbell
 
 
Michael T. Azbell
 
 
Vice President and Controller
 
 
(principal accounting officer)
July 25, 2017

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
(3)a.
  
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (3)a of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2009.
 
 
(3)b.
  
By-Laws, as amended December 14, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. (3)b of the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 14, 2015.
 
 
(4).
  
Copies of instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on request.
 
 
 
(10)n.
 
Exhibit No. (10)n. Form of Award Agreements under 2011 Equity Participation Plan for Nonqualified Stock Options, filed herewith.
 
 
 
(10)r.
 
Exhibit No. (10)r. Form of Award Agreements under 2011 Equity Participation Plan for Time-Vested Restricted Stock Units, filed herewith.
 
 
 
(31)a.
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), filed herewith.
 
 
(31)b.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, filed herewith.
 
 
(32)a.
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
 
 
(32)b.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
 
 
(101).INS
  
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
(101).SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
(101).CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
(101).DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
(101).LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
(101).PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document




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