01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 7, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation filed a Form 8-K dated November 6, 2025 (filed November 7, 2025) under Item 5.02 to report a leadership change.
The Corporation announced that Zackery Hicks, its Chief Digital and Technology Officer, will depart the Corporation effective March 31, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. According to the filing, Mr. Hicks will receive certain compensation and benefits consistent with the Corporation's Severance Pay Plan. The filing does not disclose specific severance amounts, a successor, or any financial impact.
The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or other quantitative disclosures. For investors, the primary takeaway is the scheduled departure of a senior technology executive with a defined end date several months after the announcement.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Zackery Hicks, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, will depart Kimberly-Clark effective March 31, 2026, to pursue other opportunities.
- Departure was announced November 6, 2025, under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
- Mr. Hicks will receive compensation and benefits consistent with the Corporation's Severance Pay Plan; no specific amounts are stated in the filing.
- The filing does not name a successor or describe any interim arrangements for the Chief Digital and Technology Officer role.
- The 8-K contains no financial results, guidance, or other quantitative financial disclosures.
- The filing is signed by Grant B. McGee, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, dated November 7, 2025.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Zackery Hicks leaving Kimberly-Clark?
The filing states that Mr. Hicks will depart the Corporation to pursue other opportunities. It does not provide further detail.
When will the departure take effect?
The departure is effective March 31, 2026, several months after the November 6, 2025 announcement.
What compensation will Mr. Hicks receive?
The filing says he will receive certain compensation and benefits consistent with the Corporation's Severance Pay Plan. No specific dollar amounts are disclosed in this filing.
Who will replace Mr. Hicks?
The filing does not identify a successor or describe how the Chief Digital and Technology Officer responsibilities will be handled.
Does this filing affect Kimberly-Clark's financial outlook?
This 8-K contains no financial results, guidance, or quantitative financial information, so it does not directly address the Corporation's financial outlook.
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