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Erin Lash
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To Pull-Up Sales, Kimberly-Clark Will Depend on Further Cost Saves; Shares Fairly Valued

Reflecting a continued inability to reignite its top line (which slumped 1% on an underlying basis in the fourth quarter), Kimberly-Clark announced intentions to slash its workforce, eliminating 5,000-5,500 individuals, or 12%-13% of its global employees, and to shutter or sell 10 manufacturing facilities (around 10% of its network). These efforts are expected to free up around $500 million-$550 million annually by 2021, with the majority slated to fund further spend in innovation and marketing,...
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