01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation filed this Form 8-K on October 1, 2026 under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers).
The filing reports that on September 29, 2026, Russell Torres, the Corporation's President and Chief Operating Officer, notified the Corporation that he will depart the company effective November 2, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. The filing is a brief executive-departure notice. It does not disclose a successor, interim arrangements, severance terms, or any change to financial guidance or results.
The report was signed by Jeffrey P. Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer.
For investors, the key takeaway is the planned exit of a senior operating executive, the President and Chief Operating Officer, within about a month of the notice. Investors may want to watch for further disclosure on succession and on how operating responsibilities will be reallocated.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Russell Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer, notified Kimberly-Clark on September 29, 2026 that he will depart the company.
- Torres's departure is effective November 2, 2026.
- The stated reason is that Torres will pursue other opportunities.
- The filing is made under Item 5.02, covering departures of certain officers and related compensatory matters.
- The filing does not name a successor or describe interim leadership arrangements.
- The report was signed on October 1, 2026 by Jeffrey P. Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving Kimberly-Clark?
Russell Torres, the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, is leaving. He notified the Corporation on September 29, 2026.
When does the departure take effect?
Torres's departure is effective November 2, 2026.
Why is Torres leaving?
According to the filing, Torres is departing to pursue other opportunities. The filing gives no further detail.
Does the filing name a replacement or describe who will take over his duties?
No. The filing does not identify a successor or describe any interim arrangements for the President and Chief Operating Officer role.
Does the filing disclose any severance or compensation terms for Torres?
No. The filing contains only the notice of departure and does not describe any severance, separation pay, or other compensatory arrangements.
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