55785--2/27/2009--KIMBERLY_CLARK

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Global economic conditions could continue to adversely affect the Corporation s business and financial results. Significant increases in prices for raw materials, energy, transportation and other necessary supplies and services could adversely affect the Corporation s financial results. Increased pricing pressure and intense competition for sales of the Corporation s products could have an adverse effect on the Corporation s financial results. Changes in the policies of our retail trade customers and increasing dependence on key retailers in developed markets may adversely affect our business. There is no guarantee that the Corporation s efforts to reduce costs will be successful. The Corporation s sales may not occur as estimated. The Corporation s international operations are subject to foreign market risks, including foreign exchange risk and currency restrictions, which may adversely affect the Corporation s financial results. The current credit market disruptions and recession in the United States and certain foreign countries may adversely affect our business. The Corporation may acquire new product lines or businesses and may have difficulties integrating future acquisitions or may not realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions. Pending litigation, administrative actions and new legal requirements could have an adverse effect on the Corporation. The Corporation obtains certain manufactured products and administrative services from third parties. If the third-party providers fail to satisfactorily perform, our operations could be adversely impacted.

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