Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Approves $0.40 Per Share Quarterly Dividend

he board of directors of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB - Quote) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share. The dividend is payable on October 2, 2009, to stockholders of record on September 4, 2009.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 137-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

Disclosure I am long KMB shares.