KIMBERLY CLARK CORP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 23, 2026.
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Dec 31, 2025 · Filed Mar 23, 2026
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Components of Our Executive Compensation Program
Compensation discussion and analysis
Components of Our Executive Compensation Program
The table below gives an overview of the compensation components used in our program and matches each with one or more of the objectives described above.
| Component | Objectives | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | Quality of Talent & Retention | Provide annual cash income based on:•level of responsibility, skills, experience, and performance•comparison to market pay information |
| Annual cashincentive | Pay-for-Performance | Motivate and reward achievement of the following annual performance goals:•corporate key financial goals•other corporate non-financial strategic performance goals•performance of the operational business unit of the individual, as applicable |
| Long-term equityincentive | Stockholder AlignmentFocus on Long-Term SuccessPay-for-PerformanceQuality of Talent & Retention | Provide an incentive to deliver stockholder value and to achieve our long-term objectives, through annual awards of:•performance-based restricted share units•time-vested restricted share unitsAdditional time-vested restricted share units may be granted from time to time for recruiting, retention, or other purposes |
| Retirement benefits | Quality of Talent & Retention | Provide competitive retirement plan benefits through 401(k) plan and other defined contribution plans |
| Perquisites | Quality of Talent & Retention | Provide minimal additional benefits |
| Post-terminationcompensation(severance andchange of control) | Quality of Talent & Retention | Encourage attraction and retention of executives critical to our long-term success and competitiveness:•Severance Pay Plan, which provides eligible employees, including executives, payments and benefits in the event of certain involuntary terminations•Executive Severance Program, which provides eligible employees, including executives, payments in the event of a qualified separation of service following a change of control |
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