FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 17, 1994
(Date of earliest event reported)
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-225 39-0394230
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, Texas 75261-9100
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(214) 830-1200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
(13) The Corporation's 1993 audited consolidated financial
statements, the notes thereto and the independent
auditors' report thereon, and management's discussion
and analysis, together with a list of
subsidiaries and equity companies of the Corporation,
are attached hereto as Exhibit 13.
(23) The consent of Deloitte & Touche is attached hereto
as Exhibit 23.
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
Date: February 17, 1994 By:/s/ John W. Donehower
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John W. Donehower
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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(13) The Corporation's 1993 audited consolidated financial
statements, the notes thereto and the independent
auditors' report thereon, and management's discussion
and analysis, together with a list of
subsidiaries and equity companies of the Corporation,
are attached hereto as Exhibit 13.
(23) The consent of Deloitte & Touche is attached hereto
as Exhibit 23.
Consolidated Income Statement
(Millions of dollars Year Ended December 31
except per share amounts) 1993 1992 1991
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Net Sales ........................................... $6,972.9 $7,091.1 $6,776.9
Cost of products sold ............................. 4,581.4 4,534.5 4,332.4
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Gross Profit ........................................ 2,391.5 2,556.6 2,444.5
Advertising, promotion and selling expenses ....... 1,068.3 1,255.6 1,202.5
Research expense .................................. 158.5 156.1 148.8
General expense ................................... 371.2 351.8 351.4
Restructuring charge .............................. - 250.0 -
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Operating Profit .................................... 793.5 543.1 741.8
Interest expense .................................. (112.6) (99.4) (102.1)
Other income (expense), net ....................... 32.1 18.2 44.6
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Income Before Income Taxes .......................... 713.0 461.9 684.3
Provision for income taxes ........................ 284.4 186.3 236.1
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Income Before Equity Interests ...................... 428.6 275.6 448.2
Share of net income of equity companies ........... 98.0 82.9 72.8
Minority owners' share of subsidiaries'
net income ...................................... (15.7) (13.5) (12.7)
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Income Before Cumulative Effects of Accounting Changes 510.9 345.0 508.3
Cumulative effects of accounting changes:
Other postretirement benefits, net of
income taxes .................................. - (245.0) -
Income taxes .................................... - 35.0 -
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Net Income .......................................... $ 510.9 $ 135.0 $ 508.3
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Per Share Basis
Income before cumulative effects of accounting
changes ......................................... $ 3.18 $ 2.15 $ 3.18
Cumulative effects of accounting changes:
Other postretirement benefits, net of
income taxes .................................. - (1.53) -
Income taxes .................................... - .22 -
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Net income ........................................ $ 3.18 $ .84 $ 3.18
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31
(Millions of dollars) Assets 1993 1992
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Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents ................................... $ 34.8 $ 41.1
Accounts receivable ......................................... 738.7 775.1
Inventories ................................................. 775.9 719.7
Deferred income tax benefits ................................ 93.7 81.8
Prepaid expenses ............................................ 32.1 64.9
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Total Current Assets ...................................... 1,675.2 1,682.6
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Property
Land and timberlands ........................................ 121.0 93.6
Buildings ................................................... 1,004.5 935.5
Machinery and equipment ..................................... 5,034.6 4,609.1
Construction in progress .................................... 212.7 335.9
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6,372.8 5,974.1
Less accumulated depreciation ............................... 2,330.0 2,199.3
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Net Property .............................................. 4,042.8 3,774.8
Investments in Equity Companies ............................... 398.3 349.7
Deferred Charges and Other Assets ............................. 264.4 222.0
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$6,380.7 $6,029.1
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
December 31
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1993 1992
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Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year ............................... $ 684.8 $ 445.3
Trade accounts payable ..................................... 322.0 372.9
Other payables ............................................. 116.1 99.6
Accrued expenses ........................................... 594.6 674.8
Accrued income taxes ....................................... 121.8 95.2
Dividends payable .......................................... 69.2 135.0
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Total Current Liabilities ................................ 1,908.5 1,822.8
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Long-Term Debt ............................................... 933.1 994.6
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Noncurrent Employee Benefit Obligations ...................... 430.0 409.3
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Deferred Income Taxes ........................................ 585.0 554.6
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Minority Owners' Interests in Subsidiaries ................... 66.9 56.7
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Stockholders' Equity
Common stock-$1.25 par value-authorized 300.0 million
shares; issued 161.9 million ............................. 202.4 202.4
Additional paid-in capital ................................. 27.1 27.6
Common stock held in treasury, at cost - 1.0 million
and 1.1 million shares at December 31, 1993 and
1992, respectively ....................................... (32.9) (38.9)
Unrealized currency translation adjustments ................ (240.6) (197.9)
Retained earnings .......................................... 2,501.2 2,197.9
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Total Stockholders' Equity ............................... 2,457.2 2,191.1
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$6,380.7 $6,029.1
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Year Ended December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991
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Operations
Net income ......................................... $ 510.9 $ 135.0 $ 508.3
Depreciation ....................................... 295.9 289.0 265.5
Restructuring charge ............................... - 250.0 -
Cumulative effects of accounting changes ........... - 210.0 -
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) ............ 23.6 (3.4) 7.0
Equity companies' earnings in excess of
dividends paid ................................... (49.0) (35.6) (20.9)
Minority owners' share of subsidiaries'
net income ....................................... 15.7 13.5 12.7
Changes in operating working capital ............... (71.7) (92.7) (53.0)
Other .............................................. 21.3 (11.8) (14.7)
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Cash Provided by Operations .................... 746.7 754.0 704.9
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Investing
Capital spending ................................... (654.5) (690.5) (537.0)
Other .............................................. (11.1) (79.0) (8.1)
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Cash Used for Investing ........................ (665.6) (769.5) (545.1)
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Financing
Cash dividends paid ................................ (273.4) (262.8) (231.9)
Changes in debt payable within one year ............ 239.5 138.7 (103.3)
Increases in long-term debt ........................ 83.9 237.4 233.0
Decreases in long-term debt ........................ (145.4) (117.5) (86.8)
Other .............................................. 8.0 18.0 11.8
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Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing .......... (87.4) 13.8 (177.2)
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Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents ................ $ (6.3) $ (1.7) $ (17.4)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's accounting policies conform to
generally accepted accounting principles. Significant policies
followed are described below.
Basis of Presentation
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and all significant subsidiaries
which are more than 50 percent owned and controlled.
Investments in significant nonconsolidated companies which are
at least 20 percent owned are stated at cost plus equity in
undistributed net income. These latter companies are referred
to as equity companies.
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior
years' data to the current year presentation.
Start-Up and Preoperating Costs
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Costs of bringing certain new or expanded facilities into
operation are recorded as deferred charges and amortized to
income over periods of not more than five years.
Advertising and Promotion Expenses
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Advertising expenses are charged to income during the year in
which they are incurred. Promotion expenses are charged to
income over the period of the promotional campaign.
Per Share Data
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Per share data are based on the average number of common shares
outstanding, which was 160.9 million, 160.4 million and
160.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and
1991, respectively.
Inventories
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U.S. inventories valued at cost on the Last-In, First-Out
(LIFO) method for U.S. income tax purposes are valued in the
same manner for accounting purposes. The balance of the U.S.
inventories and inventories of consolidated operations outside
the U.S. are valued at the lower of cost, using the First-In,
First-Out (FIFO) method, or market.
Property and Depreciation
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Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciable
property is depreciated on the straight-line or units-of-
production method for accounting purposes and generally on an
accelerated method for income tax purposes. When property is
sold or retired, the cost of the property and the related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet and
any gain or loss on the transaction is included in income.
NOTE 2. INCOME TAXES
Effective January 1, 1992, the Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes" (SFAS No. 109). SFAS No. 109 requires that deferred
income taxes be based on the expected future tax consequences
of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of
assets and liabilities. Previously, deferred income taxes were
determined based on the historical tax effects of timing
differences between book and taxable income. The $35.0 million
cumulative effect of this accounting change was credited to
1992 income as a separate item in the consolidated income
statement.
An analysis of the provision for income taxes follows:
Year Ended December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991
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Current income taxes:
United States ...................................... $181.9 $131.0 $155.6
State .............................................. 38.8 34.0 28.4
Other countries .................................... 40.1 24.7 45.1
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260.8 189.7 229.1
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Deferred income taxes:
United States ...................................... 34.2 12.9 (9.9)
State .............................................. .6 (1.8) 6.8
Other countries .................................... (11.2) (14.5) 10.1
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23.6 (3.4) 7.0
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Total ............................................ $284.4 $186.3 $236.1
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Deferred income tax assets (liabilities) as of December 31,
1993 and 1992 are comprised of the following:
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Current deferred income tax assets (liabilities) attributable to:
Advertising and promotion accruals ........................... $ 13.9 $ 16.0
Pension, postretirement and other employee benefits .......... 43.7 51.5
Other accrued liabilities .................................... 31.2 36.9
Prepaid expenses ............................................. (3.5) (13.5)
Other ........................................................ 13.0 (1.4)
Valuation allowances ......................................... (4.6) (7.7)
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Total current deferred income tax asset .................... $ 93.7 $ 81.8
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Noncurrent deferred income tax assets (liabilities) attributable to:
Accumulated depreciation ..................................... $(754.7) $(677.9)
Start-up and preoperating costs .............................. (29.7) (27.5)
Operating loss carryforwards ................................. 92.6 46.4
Other postretirement benefits ................................ 153.7 142.8
Other ........................................................ (20.9) (23.2)
Valuation allowances ......................................... (26.0) (15.2)
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Total noncurrent deferred income tax liability ............. $(585.0) $(554.6)
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The valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets
increased $7.7 million in 1993.
The components of the provision for deferred income taxes for
the year ended December 31, 1991 are as follows (in millions):
Depreciation ............................................................ $ 32.3
Disposition of a subsidiary ............................................. (11.5)
Other ................................................................... (13.8)
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Provision for deferred income taxes ................................... $ 7.0
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A reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal
statutory tax rate to the provision for income taxes is as
follows:
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991
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Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
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Tax at U.S. statutory rate ............. $249.6 35.0% $157.0 34.0% $232.7 34.0%
State income taxes, net of federal
tax benefit .......................... 25.4 3.6 21.0 4.5 23.3 3.4
Operating losses for which no tax
benefit was recognized ............... 10.0 1.4 10.8 2.3 3.2 .5
U.S. federal income tax rate increase .. 8.8 1.2 - - - -
Disposition of a subsidiary ............ - - - - (10.3) (1.5)
Other - net ............................ (9.4) (1.3) (2.5) (.5) (12.8) (1.9)
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Provision for income taxes ........... $284.4 39.9% $186.3 40.3% $236.1 34.5%
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The increase in the 1993 U.S. corporate income tax rate to
35 percent from 34 percent required that deferred income tax
assets and liabilities be remeasured at the new rate.
At December 31, 1993, income taxes have not been provided on
$911 million of permanently invested unremitted net income of
subsidiaries operating outside the U.S. These earnings could
become subject to additional tax if they were remitted as
dividends, were lent to the Corporation or a U.S. affiliate, or
if the Corporation were to sell its stock in the subsidiaries.
Any resulting U.S. or foreign tax liability would be largely
offset by U.S. foreign tax credits.
Income before income taxes included income of $31.2 million in
1993, a loss of $23.5 million in 1992 and income of
$110.6 million in 1991 from subsidiaries outside the U.S.
Net operating loss carryforwards of $270.7 million at
December 31, 1993 were applicable to certain subsidiaries
outside the U.S. If not utilized against taxable income,
$92.3 million of this amount will expire through the year 2000.
The remaining $178.4 million has no expiration date.
NOTE 3. POSTRETIREMENT AND OTHER BENEFITS
Pension Benefits
The Corporation and its subsidiaries in North America and the
United Kingdom have defined-benefit retirement plans (the
principal plans) covering substantially all of their full-time
employees. Retirement benefits are based on years of service
and generally on the average compensation earned in the highest
five of the last 15 years of service. The funding policy is to
contribute assets that, at a minimum, fully fund the
accumulated benefit obligation, subject to regulatory and tax
deductibility limits. Assets held in the pension trusts are
comprised principally of common stocks, high-grade corporate
and government bonds and various short-term investments.
Most other subsidiaries outside the U.S. have pension plans
covering substantially all full-time employees. Obligations
under such plans are provided for by contributing to trusts,
purchasing insurance policies, or recording liabilities.
The components of net pension cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991
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Benefits earned ........................... $ 56.2 $ 51.2 $ 44.4
Interest on projected benefit obligation .. 106.3 102.2 98.5
Amortizations and other ................... 3.2 4.2 1.3
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165.7 157.6 144.2
Less expected return on plan assets
(Actual return was $152.5 million in
1993, $66.7 million in 1992, and
$165.0 million in 1991) ................. 115.3 106.1 106.3
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Net pension cost .......................... $ 50.4 $ 51.5 $ 37.9
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The assumed long-term rates of return on pension assets for
purposes of pension cost recognition for the principal plans
were as follows:
1993 1992 1991
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United States plans ................. 10.0% 10.0% 11.0%
Canadian plans ...................... 10.5% 10.5% 11.5%
United Kingdom plan ................. 10.5% 11.0% 12.0%
Transition adjustments are being amortized to pension cost on
the straight-line method over 14 to 18 years.
The funded status of the principal plans is presented below:
December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Actuarial present value of plan benefits:
Accumulated benefit obligation:
Vested ............................. $1,181.2 $1,019.7
Nonvested .......................... 13.6 9.6
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Total ............................ $1,194.8 $1,029.3
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Projected benefit obligation ......... $1,428.8 $1,224.5
Plan assets at fair value .............. 1,252.0 1,098.7
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Plan assets less than projected
benefit obligation ................... $ (176.8) $ (125.8)
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Consisting of:
Unfavorable actuarial experience ... $ (211.2) $ (114.1)
Unamortized transition
adjustments ...................... (2.2) (1.9)
Unamortized prior service costs .... (14.1) (15.2)
Net prepaid pension asset .......... 50.7 5.4
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Total ........................ $ (176.8) $ (125.8)
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The assumed discount rates used to determine the projected
benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for the
principal plans were as follows:
December 31
1993 1992
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United States plans ........ 7.50% 8.50%
Canadian plans ............. 8.50% 9.25%
United Kingdom plan ........ 8.00% 9.50%
The assumed long-term rates of compensation increases used to
determine the projected benefit obligation for the principal
plans were as follows:
December 31
1993 1992
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United States plans ........ 3.75% 4.50%
Canadian plans ............. 4.25% 4.50%
United Kingdom plan ........ 4.75% 6.50%
Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits
Substantially all retired employees of the Corporation and its
North American subsidiaries are covered by unfunded health care
and life insurance benefit plans. Benefits are based on years
of service and age at retirement. The plans are principally
noncontributory for current retirees, but most future retirees
will pay a portion of the costs. The U.S. plans place a limit
on the Corporation's cost of future annual per capita retiree
medical benefits at no more than 200 percent of the 1992 annual
per capita cost.
Effective January 1, 1992, the Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, "Employers' Accounting
for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions" (SFAS No. 106)
using the immediate transition option. Under SFAS No. 106, the
costs of retiree health care and life insurance benefits are
accrued over relevant employee service periods. Previously,
these costs generally were charged to expense as claims were
paid. The estimated accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation (i.e., transition obligation) of $395.0 million,
less related deferred income tax benefits of $150.0 million,
was charged to 1992 income as a cumulative effect of the
accounting change. The net charge of $245.0 million is shown
as a separate item in the consolidated income statement.
The components of postretirement health care and life insurance
benefit costs were as follows:
Year Ended
December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Benefits earned ................................................ $ 6.3 $ 6.7
Interest on accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation ................................................... 28.3 32.4
Amortization ................................................... (1.9) -
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Net costs (of which $24.9 million and $24.1 million
were paid in 1993 and 1992, respectively) .................... $ 32.7 $ 39.1
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Retiree health care and life insurance benefits paid and
charged to expense were $22.7 million in 1991.
The components of the postretirement health care and life
insurance benefit obligation are presented below:
December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Retirees ................................................... $243.2 $255.1
Fully eligible active plan participants .................... 55.0 58.2
Other active plan participants ............................. 96.6 91.5
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Total .................................................... 394.8 404.8
Favorable actuarial experience ................................. 22.6 5.2
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Accrued postretirement benefit liability ....................... $417.4 $410.0
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The current portion of the accrued postretirement benefit
liability was $27.7 million and $34.1 million as of
December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
The December 31, 1993 accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation was determined using an assumed health care cost
trend rate of 16% in 1994, declining to zero in 2000 and
thereafter, which reflects the previously described limit on
the Corporation's cost of annual per capita retiree medical
benefits. The December 31, 1992 accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation was determined using an assumed health care
cost trend rate of 17% in 1993, declining to zero in 2000 and
thereafter. Assumed discount rates of 7.5% and 8.5% were used
to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
at December 31, 1993 and December 31, 1992, respectively.
A one-percentage point increase in the health care cost trend
rate would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation by $5.4 million at December 31, 1993 and expense by
$.5 million for the year then ended.
Other Benefits
Voluntary contributory investment plans are provided to
substantially all U.S. employees. Under the plans, the
Corporation matches a portion of employee contributions. Costs
under the plans were $18.0 million, $16.4 million and
$14.9 million in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.
NOTE 4. DEBT
The major issues of long-term debt outstanding were:
December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Commercial paper refinanced in 1993 ................... $ - $ 200.0
7 7/8% Notes due 2023 ................................. 199.7 -
8 5/8% Notes due 2001 ................................. 199.5 199.4
9 3/4% Notes due 1995 ................................. 100.3 100.6
9 1/8% Notes due 1997 ................................. 100.0 100.0
12% Notes due 1994 .................................... 100.0 100.0
9% Notes due 2000 ..................................... 99.8 99.7
9 1/2% Sinking Fund Debentures due 2018 ............... 73.7 82.7
11 1/2% Sinking Fund Debentures redeemed in 1993,
originally due 2013 ................................. - 48.5
8.75% Notes ........................................... - 25.0
5% to 9.67% Pollution Control and Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds maturing to 2023 .......... 58.2 32.7
Other ................................................. 3.1 3.2
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934.3 991.8
Subsidiaries
11% to 16.8% Debentures due 1995 and 1996 ............. 41.5 30.2
Bank loans in various currencies at fixed rates (8% to
15% at December 31, 1993) maturing to 2000 .......... 34.7 44.9
Bank loans at variable rates (4% to 5% at
December 31, 1993) maturing to 2001 ................. 21.4 8.5
Other ................................................. 30.9 32.0
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1,062.8 1,107.4
Less current portion .................................... 129.7 112.8
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Total ................................................. $ 933.1 $ 994.6
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At December 31, 1992, $200 million of commercial paper was
classified as long-term debt. In February 1993, the
Corporation issued $200 million of 7 7/8% Debentures due
February 1, 2023. The proceeds were used to reduce commercial
paper borrowings.
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt are $159.6 million in
1995, $13.9 million in 1996, $109.2 million in 1997 and
$7.3 million in 1998.
At December 31, 1993, the Corporation had $500 million of
revolving credit facilities with a group of U.S. and European
banks. These facilities, which were unused at December 31,
1993, permit borrowing at competitive interest rates and are
available for general corporate purposes, including backup for
commercial paper borrowings. The Corporation pays commitment
fees on the unused portion but may cancel the facilities
without penalty at any time prior to their expiration. Of
these facilities, $250 million expires on September 30, 1994
and the remainder expires on December 31, 1996.
Debt payable within one year:
December 31
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Commercial paper ..................................... $475.4 $256.7
Current portion of long-term debt .................... 129.7 112.8
Other short-term debt ................................ 79.7 75.8
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Total .............................................. $684.8 $445.3
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At December 31, 1993 and 1992, the estimated fair value of the
Corporation's long-term debt was $1,165.0 million and
$1,183.1 million compared with a carrying value of
$1,062.8 million and $1,107.4 million, respectively. The fair
value of the Corporation's commercial paper and other short-
term debt approximated the carrying amount. These fair values
were based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt
or on current rates offered to the Corporation for obligations
with the same maturities.
NOTE 5. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The income statements of foreign operations other than those in
hyperinflationary economies are translated into U.S. dollars at
rates of exchange in effect each month. The balance sheets of
these operations are translated at period-end exchange rates,
and the differences from historical exchange rates are
reflected in stockholders' equity as unrealized currency
translation adjustments.
Summary of unrealized currency translation adjustments:
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992
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Balance, January 1 .................................. $(197.9) $ (44.4)
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Adjustments for the year:
Australian Dollar ................................. (1.0) (7.8)
British Pound ..................................... (5.4) (57.7)
Canadian Dollar ................................... (16.5) (43.7)
French Franc ...................................... (9.2) (11.0)
Other ............................................. (10.6) (8.0)
Deferred income taxes ............................. - (25.3)
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(42.7) (153.5)
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Balance, December 31 ................................ $(240.6) $(197.9)
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The income statements and balance sheets of operations in
hyperinflationary economies, i.e., Mexico prior to January 1,
1993, Brazil and Venezuela, are translated into U.S. dollars
using both current and historical rates of exchange. For
balance sheet accounts translated at current exchange rates,
such as cash and accounts receivable, the differences from
historical exchange rates are reflected in income.
Effective December 31, 1992, the Mexican economy was determined
to no longer be hyperinflationary. As a result, the Mexican
peso is considered to be the functional currency of the
Corporation's operations in Mexico. In conjunction with this
change, $25.3 million of deferred income taxes was charged to
unrealized currency translation adjustments in 1992.
The net loss reflected in consolidated net income from the
translation of balance sheet accounts of operations in
hyperinflationary economies and from currency transactions was
$15.7 million in 1993, $9.2 million in 1992 and $6.4 million in
1991.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries periodically enter into
forward contracts which hedge foreign currency exposures
arising from transactions related to their businesses. At
December 31, 1993, the Corporation had outstanding forward
exchange contracts, maturing at various dates in 1994, to
purchase $157 million and to sell $219 million of various
foreign currencies.
Note 6. Equity Participation Plans
Equity Participation Plans adopted in 1976, 1986 and 1992
provide for awards of participation shares and stock options to
key employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Upon maturity, participation share awards are paid in cash
based on the increase in the book value of the Corporation's
common stock during the award period. Participants do not
receive dividends on the participation shares, but their
accounts are credited with dividend shares payable in cash at
the maturity of the award. Neither participation nor dividend
shares are shares of common stock.
Data concerning participation and dividend shares follow:
1993 1992 1991
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Outstanding - Beginning of year .................. 2,986,154 3,143,791 3,753,242
Awarded .......................................... 1,351,100 - 301,200
Dividend shares credited - net ................... 432,788 303,317 368,327
Matured .......................................... (1,142,988) (396,554) (1,248,178)
Forfeited ........................................ (42,700) (64,400) (30,800)
---------- --------- ---------
Outstanding - End of year ........................ 3,584,354 2,986,154 3,143,791
========== ========= =========
Stock options are granted at not less than market value, become
exercisable over three years and expire 10 years after the date
of the grant.
Data concerning stock options follow:
1993 Number of Options
Price Range 1993 1992 1991
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Outstanding - Beginning of year .... $11.88-$46.25 2,451,973 3,190,498 3,163,086
Granted ............................ $58.63 1,351,100 - 301,200
Exercised* ......................... $11.88-$46.25 (208,658) (720,685) (260,626)
Cancelled or expired ............... $41.38-$58.63 (17,480) (17,840) (13,162)
--------- --------- ---------
Outstanding - End of year .......... $11.88-$58.63 3,576,935 2,451,973 3,190,498
========= ========= =========
Exercisable ........................ $11.88-$58.63 2,107,995 1,624,073 1,759,238
========= ========= =========
* Price ranges for options exercised in 1992 were $11.88 to
$46.25 per share and in 1991 were $7.31 to $41.38 per share.
At December 31, 1993, the number of additional shares of common
stock of the Corporation available for option and sale under
the 1992 Plan or for award as participation shares at such date
under the 1992 Plan was 7,322,300 shares. The 1976 and 1986
Plans have expired and no additional grants will be made under
these Plans. Amounts expensed for shares under the Plans were
$10.6 million, $5.1 million and $12.4 million in 1993, 1992 and
1991, respectively.
NOTE 7 COMMITMENTS
Operating Lease Commitments:
Future minimum rental payments under operating leases as of
December 31, 1993, were:
(Millions of dollars)
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Year Ending December 31:
1994 ....................................................... $ 47.8
1995 ....................................................... 34.2
1996 ....................................................... 23.1
1997 ....................................................... 16.8
1998 ....................................................... 15.2
Thereafter ................................................. 69.8
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Total .................................................... $206.9
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Consolidated rental expense under operating leases was
$100.3 million, $118.9 million and $106.8 million in 1993, 1992
and 1991, respectively.
Other Commitments:
The Corporation has entered into long-term contracts for the
purchase of certain raw materials. Minimum purchase
commitments, at current prices, are approximately $230 million
in 1994 and $190 million in each of the years 1995 and 1996.
In no year are these purchase commitments expected to exceed
usage requirements.
NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Changes in common stock issued, treasury stock, additional
paid-in capital and retained earnings are shown below:
Additional
(Millions of dollars Common Stock Issued Treasury Stock Paid-In Retained
except share amounts) Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31,
1990 ................ 161,906,544 $202.4 2,072,866 $(66.8) $28.3 $2,130.0
Exercise of stock
options ............. - - (260,626) 8.2 (2.3) -
Purchased for
treasury ............ - - 17,084 (.8) - -
Net income ............ - - - - - 508.3
Cash dividends
declared ............ - - - - - (243.2)
----------- ------ --------- ------- ----- --------
Balance at December 31,
1991 ................ 161,906,544 202.4 1,829,324 (59.4) 26.0 2,395.1
Exercise of stock
options ............. - - (720,685) 22.8 1.6 -
Purchased for
treasury ............ - - 39,359 (2.3) - -
Net income ............ - - - - - 135.0
Cash dividends
declared ............ - - - - - (332.2)
----------- ------ --------- ------- ----- --------
Balance at December 31,
1992 ................ 161,906,544 202.4 1,147,998 (38.9) 27.6 2,197.9
Exercise of stock
options ............. - - (208,658) 6.8 (.5) -
Purchased for
treasury ............ - - 16,526 (.8) - -
Net income ............ - - - - - 510.9
Cash dividends
declared ............ - - - - - (207.6)
----------- ------ --------- ------- ----- --------
Balance at December 31,
1993 ................ 161,906,544 $202.4 955,866 $(32.9) $27.1 $2,501.2
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On June 21, 1988, the board of directors declared a
distribution of one preferred share purchase right for each
outstanding share of the Corporation's common stock to
stockholders of record as of July 1, 1988. The rights are
intended to protect the stockholders against abusive takeover
tactics.
A right will entitle its holder to purchase one two-hundredth
of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at
an exercise price of $100, but will not become exercisable
until 10 days after a person or group acquires, or announces a
tender offer which would result in the ownership of, 20 percent
or more of the Corporation's outstanding common shares.
Under certain circumstances, a right will entitle its holder to
acquire either shares of the Corporation's stock or shares of
an acquiring company's common stock, in either event having a
market value of twice the exercise price of the right. At any
time after the acquisition by a person or group of 20 percent
or more, but fewer than 50 percent, of the Corporation's common
shares, the Corporation may exchange the rights, except for
rights held by the acquiring person or group, in whole or in
part, at a rate of one right for one share of the Corporation's
common stock or for one two-hundredth of a share of Series A
Junior Participating Preferred Stock.
The rights may, or after a vote of stockholders at a special
meeting shall, be redeemed at $.005 per right prior to the
acquisition by a person or group of 20 percent or more of the
common stock. Unless redeemed earlier, the rights expire on
June 21, 1998.
The Corporation has 20 million shares of authorized preferred
stock with no par value, none of which has been issued.
At December 31, 1993, unremitted net income of equity companies
included in consolidated retained earnings was $377.2 million.
NOTE 9. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
In 1992, the Corporation announced a restructuring plan to
strengthen its competitive position in consumer and service
products operations in Europe and certain operations in North
America. The plan included eliminating approximately
800 positions, principally in Europe; restructuring
manufacturing facilities at Rouen, France, and Larkfield,
England; discontinuing diaper production at mills in Fullerton,
Calif., and Memphis, Tenn.; writing off the No. 2 newsprint
machine at the Coosa Pines, Ala., mill; and integrating certain
U.S. and Canadian consumer and service products operations.
The $250.0 million pretax cost of the restructuring was charged
to 1992 operating profit. The restructuring reduced 1992 net
income by $172.0 million, or $1.07 per share.
Events and decisions underlying the 1992 restructuring were as
follows:
- - In Europe, the Corporation's earnings had been
unsatisfactory due to weak economies, high marketing
expenses incurred in entering certain markets and defending
against intense competition, and an inability to achieve
sales goals primarily in the tissue business. In 1992,
management decided to significantly reduce costs to improve
its long-term cost structure, competitive position and
financial performance. The cost-cutting measures included
reducing the work force at mills where personnel costs were
too high in relation to competition and focusing on
production of fewer products at each mill to simplify the
manufacturing process. The principal mills affected were in
Rouen, France, and Larkfield, England.
- - In North America, partially in response to the easing of
border restrictions and tariffs, management decided to
integrate certain U.S. and Canadian operations to increase
manufacturing efficiencies and reduce overhead costs. Due
to changes in product design and improved rates of
operation, certain of the Corporation's older diaper
manufacturing equipment was no longer needed. As a
consequence, diaper production was discontinued at mills in
Fullerton, Calif., and Memphis, Tenn.
- - The No. 2 newsprint machine at the Coosa Pines, Ala., mill
was shut down indefinitely in the first quarter of 1992 in
response to weak newsprint markets, and severance costs were
incurred. During the balance of 1992, depreciation
continued to be recorded on the machine while management
assessed its options. In December, management concluded
that there was no profitable manner in which to use the
machine in the foreseeable future, and wrote off the
remaining book value of the machine.
- - Approximately $162 million of the $250 million restructuring
charge related to asset write-offs and $88 million related
to the accrual of liabilities for severance pay and other
cash obligations arising from the restructuring. During
1993, approximately $60 million was disbursed against
$88 million of accrued liabilities established in connection
with the 1992 restructuring. In 1993, as expected, the
Corporation began to realize lower ongoing operating costs
and improved operating cash flow from the restructured
operations.
NOTE 10. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA (Millions of dollars)
Supplemental Income Statement Data
Year Ended December 31
1993 1992 1991
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Maintenance and repairs expense ................. $362.4 $355.6 $343.3
Advertising expense ............................. 164.7 149.2 153.4
Supplemental Balance Sheet Data
December 31
Summary of Accounts Receivable and Inventories 1993 1992
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounts Receivable:
From customers ........................................... $688.9 $720.2
Other .................................................... 64.6 72.2
Less allowances for doubtful accounts and
sales discounts ........................................ (14.8) (17.3)
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Total ................................................ $738.7 $775.1
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Inventories by Major Class:
At the lower of cost on the First-In, First-Out
(FIFO) method or market:
Raw materials ........................................ $155.1 $148.5
Work in process ...................................... 169.6 149.5
Finished goods ....................................... 439.9 423.3
Supplies and other ................................... 121.5 127.9
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886.1 849.2
Excess of FIFO cost over Last-In, First-Out
(LIFO) cost ............................................ (110.2) (129.5)
------ ------
Total ................................................ $775.9 $719.7
====== ======
Total inventories include $387.8 million and $358.3 million of
inventories valued on the LIFO method at December 31, 1993 and
1992, respectively.
December 31
Summary of Accrued Expenses 1993 1992
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Accrued advertising and promotion expense ............ $139.4 $155.4
Accrued salaries and wages ........................... 169.5 122.1
Other accrued expenses ............................... 285.7 397.3
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Total .............................................. $594.6 $674.8
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Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Data
Summary of Cash Flow Effects of Changes Year Ended December 31
in Operating Working Capital* 1993 1992 1991
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accounts receivable ....................... $ 36.4 $(84.0) $(68.0)
Inventories ............................... (60.7) (38.2) (18.0)
Prepaid expenses .......................... 32.8 (10.0) (9.1)
Trade accounts payable .................... (50.9) 91.0 .9
Other payables ............................ 16.5 (45.7) 31.1
Accrued expenses .......................... (74.9) 19.5 59.5
Accrued income taxes ...................... 26.6 (6.5) (36.8)
Currency rate changes ..................... 2.5 (18.8) (12.6)
------- ------- -------
Changes in operating working capital ...... $(71.7) $(92.7) $(53.0)
====== ====== ======
* Excludes the effects of the 1992 restructuring charge and the
dispositions of certain businesses in 1993 and 1991.
Year Ended December 31
Other Cash Flow Data 1993 1992 1991
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest paid ............................. $126.1 $120.7 $116.1
Interest capitalized ...................... 19.0 18.6 14.7
Income taxes paid ......................... 231.4 208.6 275.7
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
due to exchange rate changes ............ (3.1) (2.4) (1.5)
Reconciliation of Changes in Cash and
Cash Equivalents:
Balance, January 1 .................... $ 41.1 $ 42.8 $ 60.2
Decrease .............................. (6.3) (1.7) (17.4)
------ ------ ------
Balance, December 31 .................. $ 34.8 $ 41.1 $ 42.8
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NOTE 11. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY DATA
(Millions of
dollars except
per share 1993 1992
amounts) Fourth Third(a) Second First Fourth(b) Third Second First(c)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales ..... $1,764.0 $1,781.0 $1,725.9 $1,702.0 $1,809.3 $1,793.5 $1,748.6 $1,739.7
Gross profit 596.8 587.9 604.1 602.7 636.2 642.2 636.2 642.0
Operating
profit (loss) 216.3 189.6 191.6 196.0 (71.9) 207.5 200.9 206.6
Income (loss)
before
cumulative
effects of
accounting
changes ..... 141.6 111.2 133.3 124.8 (55.8) 134.8 133.9 132.1
Per Share . .88 .69 .83 .78 (.35) .84 .84 .82
Net income
(loss) .... 141.6 111.2 133.3 124.8 (55.8) 134.8 133.9 (77.9)
Per Share . .88 .69 .83 .78 (.35) .84 .84 (.49)
Per share basis:
Cash dividends:
Declared .. .43 .43 .43 - .84 .41 .41 .41
Paid ...... .43 .43 .43 .41 .41 .41 .41 .41
Market price:
High ...... 53.75 50.63 55.38 62.00 63.25 59.50 58.63 54.00
Low ....... 48.38 44.63 45.63 53.63 50.00 53.00 48.75 46.25
Close ..... 51.88 49.00 49.50 54.75 59.00 53.88 58.50 53.13
(a) Results for the third quarter 1993 include additional income
tax expense of $13.5 million ($.08 per share) related to the
increase in the U.S. statutory income tax rate to 35 percent
from 34 percent as a result of legislation enacted in the
third quarter effective as of January 1, 1993.
(b) Results for the fourth quarter 1992 include a restructuring
charge of $250.0 million pretax and $172.0 million after-tax,
or $1.07 per share, as described in Note 9.
(c) In 1992, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for
postretirement health care and life insurance benefits and
for income taxes. See Notes 2 and 3.
NOTE 12. PRODUCT CLASS AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA
For reporting purposes, the Corporation's products and services
are segmented into three classes. Class I includes tissue
products for household, commercial, institutional and
industrial uses; infant, child, feminine and incontinence care
products; industrial and commercial wipers; health care
products; and related products. Class II includes newsprint,
printing papers, premium business and correspondence papers,
tobacco industry papers and products, technical papers, and
related products. Class III includes aircraft services,
commercial air transportation and other products and services.
Information concerning consolidated operations by product class
and geographic area, as well as data for equity companies, is
presented in the tables below and on the following pages:
Consolidated Operations by Product Class
Net Sales Operating Profit
-------------------------- ----------------------
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991 1993 1992(a) 1991
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class I ....................... $5,565.5 $5,781.5 $5,507.2 $624.6 $434.7 $581.3
Class II ...................... 1,071.7 1,061.4 1,035.7 171.2 121.1 171.4
Class III ..................... 383.0 298.9 280.4 26.2 6.4 16.0
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------
Combined ...................... 7,020.2 7,141.8 6,823.3 822.0 562.2 768.7
Interclass sales .............. (47.3) (50.7) (46.4) - - -
Unallocated items-net ......... - - - (28.5) (19.1) (26.9)
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------
Consolidated .................. $6,972.9 $7,091.1 $6,776.9 $793.5 $543.1 $741.8
======== ======== ======== ====== ====== ======
Assets Depreciation Capital Spending
(Millions of ------------------------ ------------------- --------------------
dollars) 1993 1992 1991 1993 1992 1991 1993 1992 1991
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class I ....... $4,920.5 $4,667.8 $4,440.0 $242.1 $233.7 $213.8 $548.5 $600.9 $455.1
Class II ...... 802.4 759.2 752.6 35.8 35.6 33.3 86.5 64.3 62.2
Class III ..... 196.3 232.5 173.2 9.9 10.6 9.1 9.8 9.0 10.0
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Combined ...... 5,919.2 5,659.5 5,365.8 287.8 279.9 256.2 644.8 674.2 527.3
Unallocated(b). 616.7 608.5 550.0 8.1 9.1 9.3 9.7 16.3 9.7
Interclass
assets ...... (155.2) (238.9) (211.0) - - - - - -
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Consolidated .. $6,380.7 $6,029.1 $5,704.8 $295.9 $289.0 $265.5 $654.5 $690.5 $537.0
======== ======== ======== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(a) Operating profit in 1992 for Class I, II, III and Unallocated
includes $216.2 million, $21.5 million, $8.2 million and
$4.1 million, respectively, of the restructuring charge
described in Note 9.
(b) Assets include investments in equity companies of
$398.3 million, $349.7 million and $339.6 million in 1993,
1992 and 1991, respectively.
Consolidated Operations by Geographic Area
Net Sales Operating Profit
----------------------------- ---------------------
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991 1993 1992(a) 1991
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United States ............... $5,282.5 $5,297.2 $5,040.7 $780.0 $571.4 $654.5
Canada ...................... 568.7 587.3 624.1 (28.8) (17.1) (4.4)
Intergeographic items(b)...... (243.6) (236.1) (220.8) - - -
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------
North America ............... 5,607.6 5,648.4 5,444.0 751.2 554.3 650.1
Europe ...................... 917.0 1,016.9 959.1 .9 (56.9) 65.8
Asia and Latin America ...... 501.0 443.5 389.5 69.9 64.8 52.8
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------
Combined .................... 7,025.6 7,108.8 6,792.6 822.0 562.2 768.7
Intergeographic items ....... (52.7) (17.7) (15.7) - - -
Unallocated items-net ....... - - - (28.5) (19.1) (26.9)
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------ ------
Consolidated ................ $6,972.9 $7,091.1 $6,776.9 $793.5 $543.1 $741.8
======== ======== ======== ====== ====== ======
Assets
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992 1991
- --------------------------------------------------------------
United States ............... $3,720.8 $3,626.4 $3,368.3
Canada ...................... 487.8 499.4 547.0
Intergeographic items ....... (35.6) (34.7) (30.1)
-------- -------- --------
North America ............... 4,173.0 4,091.1 3,885.2
Europe ...................... 1,085.2 965.5 980.3
Asia and Latin America ...... 630.2 594.4 529.4
-------- -------- --------
Combined .................... 5,888.4 5,651.0 5,394.9
Intergeographic items ....... (124.4) (230.4) (240.1)
Unallocated items-net(c)..... 616.7 608.5 550.0
-------- -------- --------
Consolidated ................ $6,380.7 $6,029.1 $5,704.8
======== ======== ========
(a) Operating profit in 1992 for the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia
and Unallocated includes $148.9 million, $13.9 million,
$81.8 million, $1.3 million and $4.1 million, respectively,
of the restructuring charge described in Note 9.
(b) Net sales include $162.3 million, $185.8 million and
$169.9 million by operations in Canada to the U.S. in 1993,
1992 and 1991, respectively.
(c) Assets include investments in equity companies of
$398.3 million, $349.7 million and $339.6 million in 1993,
1992 and 1991, respectively.
Kimberly-Clark's Share
Income Before of Income Before
Equity Interests Equity Interests
----------------------- -----------------------
(Millions of dollars) 1993 1992(a) 1991 1993 1992(a) 1991
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United States ................ $432.9 $310.8 $366.3 $432.9 $310.8 $366.3
Canada(b) .................... (17.9) (9.6) 15.6 (17.9) (9.6) 15.6
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
North America ................ 415.0 301.2 381.9 415.0 301.2 381.9
Europe ....................... (19.6) (61.8) 33.0 (24.5) (66.5) 28.6
Asia and Latin America ....... 33.2 36.2 33.3 22.4 27.4 25.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Consolidated Companies ....... $428.6 $275.6 $448.2 $412.9 $262.1 $435.5
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(a) Income in 1992 for the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia includes
$98.9 million, $8.6 million, $63.7 million and $.8 million,
respectively, of the restructuring charge described in
Note 9.
(b) Income for 1991 includes a favorable adjustment of
$20.0 million related to the disposition of a subsidiary.
Intercompany sales of products between classes or geographic
areas are made at market prices and are referred to as
interclass sales or intergeographic items.
Assets reported by product class or geographic area represent
assets which are directly used and an allocated portion of
jointly used assets. These assets include receivables from
other product classes or geographic areas, and are referred to
as interclass assets or intergeographic items. Expense and
asset amounts not associated with classes or geographic areas
are referred to as unallocated items - net.
Equity Companies' Data by Geographic Area
Kimberly-
Clark's
Share
Net Gross Operating Net of Net
(Millions of dollars) Sales Profit Profit Income(a) Income
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31, 1993
Latin America ............. $1,120.9 $464.0 $294.7 $196.2 $86.4
Asia, Middle East and
Australia ............... 385.9 127.4 38.2 24.7 11.6
-------- ------ ------ ------ -----
Total ................... $1,506.8 $591.4 $332.9 $220.9 $98.0
======== ====== ====== ====== =====
December 31, 1992
Latin America ............. $ 953.2 $374.1 $221.8 $150.9 $68.5
Asia, Middle East and
Australia ............... 377.6 142.2 50.7 31.3 14.4
-------- ------ ------ ------ -----
Total ................... $1,330.8 $516.3 $272.5 $182.2 $82.9
======== ====== ====== ====== =====
December 31, 1991
Latin America ............. $ 861.4 $342.6 $215.0 $144.0 $63.1
Asia and Australia ........ 350.2 117.7 40.9 19.5 9.7
-------- ------ ------ ------ -----
Total ................... $1,211.6 $460.3 $255.9 $163.5 $72.8
======== ====== ====== ====== =====
(a) The 1993 net income in Australia includes a $7.8 million
credit from a decrease in the statutory income tax rate to
33 percent from 39 percent effective January 1, 1993. The
1992 net income in Mexico and Australia includes a
$4.5 million charge and $1.6 million credit, respectively,
from the cumulative effect of adopting SFAS No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes." Kimberly-Clark's share of
these items is included in the cumulative effects of
accounting changes on the consolidated income statement.
Non- Non- Stock-
Current Current Current Current holders'
(Millions of dollars) Assets Assets Liabilities Liabilities Equity
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31, 1993
Latin America ............. $551.3 $ 678.3 $245.2 $311.2 $673.2
Asia, Middle East and
Australia ............... 98.8 342.3 85.0 148.4 207.7
------ -------- ------ ------ ------
Total ................... $650.1 $1,020.6 $330.2 $459.6 $880.9
====== ======== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1992
Latin America ............. $491.4 $ 556.0 $226.4 $233.3 $587.7
Asia, Middle East and
Australia ............... 94.8 325.5 76.4 162.6 181.3
------ -------- ------ ------ ------
Total ................... $586.2 $ 881.5 $302.8 $395.9 $769.0
====== ======== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1991
Latin America ............. $361.2 $ 436.7 $176.8 $ 13.0 $608.1
Asia and Australia ........ 65.5 283.3 57.0 140.4 151.4
------ -------- ------ ------ ------
Total ................... $426.7 $ 720.0 $233.8 $153.4 $759.5
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Equity companies are principally engaged in Class I operations.
A listing of the Corporation's percentage ownership of the
common stock of each significant subsidiary and equity company
is contained elsewhere in this annual report. Kimberly-Clark
de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. is partially owned by the public and
its stock is publicly traded in Mexico. At December 31, 1993,
the Corporation's investment in this equity company is
$264.0 million, and the estimated fair value is $1.6 billion
based on quoted market prices for publicly traded shares.
Independent Auditors' Report
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Its Directors and Stockholders:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31,
1993 and 1992 and the related consolidated income and cash flow
statements for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1993. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Subsidiaries present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the companies
at December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1993, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Notes 2 and 3 to the consolidated financial
statements, in 1992 the Corporation changed its methods of
accounting for Income Taxes and Postretirement Health Care and
Life Insurance Benefits to conform with Statements of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 and 106, respectively.
Deloitte & Touche
Dallas, Texas January 28, 1994
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management believes that the following commentary and tables
appropriately discuss and analyze the comparative results of
operations and the financial condition of the Corporation for
the periods covered.
1992 Restructuring and Accounting Changes
The comparability of income statement data is affected by the
following items that occurred in 1992:
- - The Corporation announced a restructuring plan to
strengthen its competitive position in consumer and
service products operations in Europe and certain
operations in North America. The plan included
eliminating approximately 800 positions, principally in
Europe; restructuring manufacturing facilities at
Rouen, France, and Larkfield, England; discontinuing
diaper production at mills in Fullerton, Calif., and
Memphis, Tenn.; writing off the No. 2 newsprint machine
at the Coosa Pines, Ala., mill; and integrating certain
U.S. and Canadian consumer and service products
operations. Additional information concerning events
and decisions which gave rise to the restructuring plan
is presented in Note 9 to the Financial Statements.
The $250.0 million pretax cost of the restructuring was
charged to 1992 operating profit. The restructuring charge
decreased 1992 product class and geographic operating
profit as follows:
($ Millions)
North Outside
Restructuring Charge America North America Total
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Class I ............... $(133.1) $(83.1) $(216.2)
Class II .............. (21.5) - (21.5)
Class III ............. (8.2) - (8.2)
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$(162.8) $(83.1) (245.9)
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Unallocated ........... (4.1)
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Total ................. $(250.0)
=======
The restructuring reduced 1992 net income by $172.0
million, or $1.07 per share.
For the purposes of this Management's Discussion and
Analysis, the 1992 restructuring charge has been segregated
in the product class and geographic presentations to
facilitate a meaningful discussion of ongoing operations.
For a summary of the product class and geographic data
including the restructuring charge, see Note 12 to the
Financial Statements.
- - New required accounting rules were adopted for
postretirement health care and life insurance benefits
and for income taxes. These rules resulted in a one-
time "catch-up" charge of $210.0 million, or $1.31 per
share, against 1992 net income. These changes had no
effect on cash flow. See Notes 2 and 3 to the
Financial Statements.
Analysis of Consolidated Operating Results
By Product Class
($ Millions)
% Change % of 1993
Net Sales 1993 1992 vs. 1992 Consolidated
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class I ........................ $5,565.5 $5,781.5 - 3.7% 79.8%
Class II ....................... 1,071.7 1,061.4 + 1.0 15.4
Class III ...................... 383.0 298.9 +28.1 5.5
Adjustments .................... (47.3) (50.7) (.7)
-------- -------- -----
Consolidated ................... $6,972.9 $7,091.1 - 1.7% 100.0%
======== ======== =====
% Change % Return on Sales
Operating Profit 1993 1992 vs. 1992 1993 1992
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class I ........................ $ 624.6 $ 650.9 - 4.0% 11.2% 11.3%
Class II ....................... 171.2 142.6 +20.1 16.0 13.4
Class III ...................... 26.2 14.6 +79.5 6.8 4.9
Restructuring Charge ........... - (250.0)
Adjustments .................... (28.5) (15.0)
-------- --------
Consolidated ................... $ 793.5 $ 543.1 +46.1% 11.4% 7.7%
======== ========
Product Classes referred to in this Management's Discussion and
Analysis are:
- Class I includes tissue products for household,
commercial, institutional and industrial uses; infant,
child, feminine and incontinence care products;
industrial and commercial wipers; health care products;
and related products.
- Class II includes newsprint, printing papers, premium
business and correspondence papers, tobacco industry
papers and products, technical papers, and related
products.
- Class III includes aircraft services, commercial air
transportation and other products and services.
Commentary:
Sales volumes increased 2.6 percent compared with 1992, but net
sales declined because of lower selling prices and changes in
currency exchange rates.
- The Corporation reduced selling prices for its Huggies
disposable diapers in the U.S. in October 1992 and
again in June 1993 to match diaper price reductions
announced by a major competitor. These price
reductions were partially offset by U.S. price and
count changes in January 1993 and Canadian price
increases in February 1993.
- Although sales volumes for Huggies disposable diapers
were flat in North America, this product continues to
be the number one selling brand in the U.S.
- Selling prices were lower for feminine care products
and facial tissue in the U.S., as well as tobacco
industry papers and products, principally in response
to competitive business conditions.
- Sales volumes for Huggies Pull-Ups training pants
increased due to the launch of the product in Canada,
the United Kingdom, parts of Continental Europe, Korea
and various other countries and territories. During
1993, private-label and economy-branded competitors
continued to expand distribution of their disposable
training pants nationally in competition with the
Corporation's training pants business, and, in the
fourth quarter, a major competitor initiated regional
introductions of a branded training pant.
- Sales volumes increased for Depend and Poise
incontinence care products and Huggies baby wipes in
North America, consumer products in Asia and Latin
America, Neenah Paper's premium business and
correspondence papers, and Midwest Express Airlines,
Inc. Sales volumes were lower for household tissue
products in North America.
- Although selling prices for newsprint improved, pricing
remains at depressed levels due to overcapacity and
weak demand in the industry.
- Currency translation, primarily in Europe and Canada,
is estimated to have reduced consolidated sales by $147
million.
Gross profit declined in absolute terms, 6.5 percent, and as a
percentage of sales.
- Selling prices were lower as previously discussed.
- Product improvement costs were higher, primarily for
the new Huggies UltraTrim diapers.
- Increased start-up costs were attributable to a new
European facility to support the introduction of
Huggies Pull-Ups training pants and the upcoming launch
of disposable diapers in the United Kingdom and parts
of Continental Europe, and to a new feminine care
products facility in the U.S.
- Industry overcapacity and weak prices in markets for
consumer and industrial bathroom tissue contributed to
continuing poor results for these businesses in North
America and Continental Europe.
- Raw material costs were lower.
Excluding the 1992 restructuring charge, consolidated operating
profit was $793.1 million in 1992 compared with $793.5 million
in 1993. On this basis, operating profit was virtually
unchanged but improved slightly as a percentage of sales.
- In connection with the lower selling prices, promotion
expenses in North America were reduced for disposable
diapers, feminine care products and facial tissue,
which more than offset the decline in gross profit.
- Higher product introduction costs for expansion of
Huggies Pull-Ups training pants, as well as continued
heavy investment to support the upcoming launch of
diapers in Europe, reduced operating profit outside
North America.
- General expense in 1993 included a $6.5 million charge
related to the settlement of a class action lawsuit
brought by a group of property and business owners near
the Coosa Pines, Ala., pulp and newsprint mill.
- General expense in 1992 was reduced by the recovery of
legal fees related to the settlement of diaper
litigation.
- Currency translation is estimated to have reduced
consolidated operating profit by $6 million.
By Geography
($ Millions)
% Change % of 1993
Net Sales 1993 1992 vs. 1992 Consolidated
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
North America ............... $5,607.6 $5,648.4 - .7% 80.4%
Outside North America ....... 1,418.0 1,460.4 - 2.9 20.3
Adjustments ................. (52.7) (17.7) (.7)
-------- -------- -----
Consolidated ................ $6,972.9 $7,091.1 - 1.7% 100.0%
======== ======== =====
% Change % Return on Sales
Operating Profit 1993 1992 vs. 1992 1993 1992
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
North America ............... $ 751.2 $ 717.1 + 4.8% 13.4% 12.7%
Outside North America ....... 70.8 91.0 - 22.2 5.0 6.2
Restructuring Charge ........ - (250.0)
Adjustments ................. (28.5) (15.0)
-------- --------
Consolidated ................ $ 793.5 $ 543.1 + 46.1% 11.4% 7.7%
======== ========
% Change
Net Income 1993 1992 vs. 1992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
North America ............... $ 415.0 $ 408.7 + 1.5%
Outside North America ....... 95.9 108.3 - 11.4
Restructuring Charge ........ - (172.0)
Cumulative Effects of
Accounting Changes ......... - (210.0)
-------- --------
Net Income .................. $ 510.9 $ 135.0 +278.4%
======== ========
Additional Commentary:
- Excluding the previously mentioned 1992 restructuring
charge and the cumulative effects of accounting
changes, 1993 consolidated net income declined 1.2
percent.
- Interest expense was higher in 1993 because of higher
debt levels primarily related to capital spending
programs and working capital needs.
- Other income in 1993 included a $9.4 million pretax
gain from the sale of forestland in Alabama.
- Net income was adversely affected by the enactment of
the 1993 Tax Act, which increased the U.S. federal
income tax rate to 35 percent from 34 percent. This
tax change reduced net income by $15.5 million or $.10
per share. Five cents related to 1993 and five cents
related to deferred taxes for prior years. The
effective income tax rate declined to 39.9 percent in
1993 from 40.3 percent in 1992. Significant factors
affecting the comparison were lower operating losses in
certain non-U.S. operations for which no income tax
benefits were recognized in 1993, a lower 1993
effective state income tax rate and lower effective tax
rates associated with certain other non-U.S. operations
in 1993, partially offset by the U.S. tax rate
increase.
- The Corporation's share of net income from equity
companies grew 18.2 percent, primarily from results of
operations in Mexico and Colombia, on the strength of
higher sales volumes and improved selling prices.
Earnings from Australia declined due to higher start-up
costs and interest expense in 1993, tempered by a lower
income tax rate. An insurance settlement in Australia
also benefited 1992 results.
- The sale of the assets of the Corporation's Karolton
Envelope business was completed in December 1993.
Neither the sale transaction, nor the operating results
of Karolton, were material to the consolidated
financial statements.
Adjustments:
- Adjustments to sales shown in the preceding tables
consist of intercompany sales of products between
product classes or geographic areas. Adjustments to
operating profit consist of expenses not associated
with product classes or geographic areas.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Year Ended
December 31
($ Millions) 1993 1992
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash provided by operations ........................................... $746.7 $754.0
Capital spending ...................................................... 654.5 690.5
Ratio of total debt to capital
(target range: 28 to 32 percent) .................................... 39.1% 39.0%
Pretax interest coverage - times ...................................... 6.6 5.2
Commentary:
- The Corporation's working capital decreased $93.1
million from December 31, 1992 to December 31, 1993.
Major factors affecting the decline were:
-- a reduction in accounts receivable of $36.4 million
related, in part, to lower net sales,
-- an increase in inventories of $56.2 million
principally to support the introduction of Huggies
diapers and training pants in Europe and Huggies
Supreme diapers in the U.S.,
-- a decrease in dividends payable of $65.8 million
due to the timing of dividend declarations,
-- an increase in debt payable within one year of
$239.5 million primarily related to capital
spending programs and working capital needs, and
-- lower accrued liabilities related to the 1992
restructuring, as discussed in Note 9 to the
Financial Statements.
- In 1993, four cash dividends were paid aggregating
$273.4 million, or $1.70 per share. In 1992, four cash
dividends were paid aggregating $262.8 million, or
$1.64 per share.
- The ratio of total debt to capital remains outside the
Corporation's target range, in part as a consequence of
the 1992 restructuring charge and the cumulative
effects of the changes in accounting principles.
Capital is the sum of total debt, minority owners'
interests in subsidiaries and stockholders' equity.
- A shelf registration for $100 million of debt
securities is on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The filing allows flexibility to issue
debt promptly if the Corporation's needs and market
conditions warrant.
- In February 1993, the Corporation issued $200 million
of 7 7/8% Debentures due February 1, 2023. The
proceeds were used to reduce commercial paper
borrowings. See Note 4 to the Financial Statements.
- Revolving credit facilities of $500 million are in
place for general corporate purposes and to back up
commercial paper borrowings.
- The Corporation's long-term debt securities have a
Double-A rating, and its commercial paper is rated in
the top category.
- Management believes that the Corporation's ability to
generate cash from operations and its capacity to issue
short-term and long-term debt are adequate to fund
working capital, capital spending and other needs in
the foreseeable future.
TRENDS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS
Net Sales
($ Billions) 1993 1992 1991
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal products:
Diapers ......................................................... $ 1.5 $ 1.6 $ 1.6
Household and other tissue-based products ....................... 1.9 1.9 1.9
Feminine care products .......................................... .7 .7 .7
All other ....................................................... 2.9 2.9 2.6
----- ----- -----
Consolidated ...................................................... $ 7.0 $ 7.1 $ 6.8
===== ===== =====
- Consolidated net sales grew $.6 billion since 1990.
The increase was due to volume, partially offset by
lower selling prices and changes in currency
exchange rates in 1993.
Analysis of Operating Profit as a Percentage of Net Sales
1993 1992 1991
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales ......................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Less:
Cost of products sold ............................................ 65.7 63.9 63.9
Marketing expense ................................................ 15.3 17.7 17.7
Research expense ................................................. 2.3 2.2 2.2
General expense .................................................. 5.3 5.0 5.3
Restructuring charge ............................................. - 3.5 -
----- ----- -----
Operating profit .................................................. 11.4% 7.7% 10.9%
===== ===== =====
Excluding the 1992 restructuring charge, operating profit
margins have increased during the last two years as a
result of higher sales volumes, improved manufacturing
efficiencies, cost control measures, lower raw material
costs, and lower marketing expenses which more than offset
lower selling prices in 1993. Other factors affecting
operating profit margins for the last three years were:
- higher product improvement and start-up costs,
particularly in 1993,
- higher than historical marketing expenses in 1992
and 1991,
- lower net price realizations for newsprint in 1992
and continuing in 1993,
- poor results for consumer and industrial bathroom
tissue businesses in North America and Continental
Europe in the past two years, and
- litigation settlements in 1993 and 1992.
Changes in Net Sales and Earnings versus the Preceding Year
1993 1992
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales ............................................................ - 1.7% + 4.6%
Gross profit ......................................................... - 6.5 + 4.6
Operating profit ..................................................... + 46.1 -26.8
Income before cumulative effects of accounting changes ............... + 48.1 -32.1
Net income ........................................................... +278.4 -73.4
Per share basis:
Income before cumulative effects of accounting changes .............. + 47.9 -32.4
Net income .......................................................... +278.6 -73.6
- The decline in net sales in 1993 was a result of lower
selling prices and currency translation as previously
discussed. The increase in 1992 primarily was a result
of higher sales volumes.
- Gross profit declined in 1993, principally because of
the lower selling prices. It grew in 1992, primarily
as a result of higher sales volumes.
- Excluding the effect of the 1992 restructuring charge,
operating profit grew .1 percent in 1993 and
6.9 percent in 1992. Factors affecting 1993 operating
profit have been discussed previously. The 1992
improvement was primarily attributable to the higher
sales volumes and improved operating efficiencies at
certain manufacturing facilities, partially offset by
higher marketing expenses.
- Excluding the 1992 restructuring charge, income before
cumulative effects of accounting changes declined 1.2
percent in 1993 and grew 1.7 percent in 1992. On a per
share basis, it declined 1.2 percent in 1993 and grew
1.3 percent in 1992.
- The effective income tax rate declined to 39.9 percent
in 1993 after increasing to 40.3 percent in 1992 from
34.5 percent in 1991. The higher effective income tax
rates in the last two years were primarily caused by
operating losses in certain non-U.S. operations for
which no income tax benefits were recognized, the 1993
U.S. tax rate increase and 1991 tax effects from the
disposition of a subsidiary, as discussed below.
- Spruce Falls Power and Paper Company, a former 50.5-
percent-owned Canadian newsprint subsidiary, was
disposed of in the fourth quarter of 1991. The
transaction benefited 1991 net income by $20.0 million,
or $.13 per share.
- Share of net income of equity companies increased in
the last three years, especially at Kimberly-Clark de
Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which benefited primarily from
higher sales volumes and from higher selling prices in
1993.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
During 1993, legislation was introduced in the United States
Congress and certain states requiring the inclusion of
secondary fiber in newsprint and certain other paper products.
No such legislation was enacted that had or is expected to have
a material adverse effect on the Corporation's business. It is
believed that similar legislation will be introduced in 1994 in
the United States Congress and certain states. The Corporation
is unable to determine the effect, if any, which such
legislation, if enacted, would have on its business or on its
consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
The Corporation is subject to federal, state and local
environmental protection laws and regulations with respect to
its business operations and is operating in compliance with, or
taking action aimed at ensuring compliance with, such laws and
regulations. Compliance with these laws and regulations is not
expected to materially affect the Corporation's business or
competitive position. Management does not believe that the
Corporation has been identified as a potentially responsible
party at an Environmental Protection Agency-designated cleanup
site which could have a material adverse impact on the
Corporation's business or results of operations. Additional
information concerning environmental matters is disclosed in
the Corporation's annual report to the Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993
under the "Business" and "Legal Proceedings" sections.
OUTLOOK - 1994
Management expects more intense competition in its disposable
training pants business in 1994 due, in part, to an anticipated
wider distribution of a training pants product by a major
competitor in the U.S. At this time, management is unable to
determine the effect of this competition on its future results
of operations. Management also expects to continue to invest
heavily to support the Corporation's introduction of training
pants in Europe and its 1994 launch of diapers there.
Beginning in 1993, management took steps to exit businesses
that do not meet its strategic objectives of building on the
Corporation's core technologies, well-known trademarks and
strong product franchises. The assets of the Corporation's
Karolton Envelope business were sold in 1993, and the sale of
the Corporation's adhesive-coated label stock business is
pending. Management expects to continue to review all of its
businesses to determine their ability to meet strategic
objectives. Those businesses that are unable to meet these
objectives may become candidates for divestiture.
CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
The following list includes companies which were more than 50
percent owned directly or indirectly by Kimberly-Clark
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Dallas, Texas, as of
December 31, 1993. Each company was owned 100 percent by
Kimberly-Clark Corporation unless otherwise indicated.
This list includes all significant subsidiaries. The place of
incorporation is the same as the location of the company except
as shown parenthetically. The fiscal year for all companies
ends December 31.
Astral Aviation, Inc. (Delaware) Milwaukee, Wisconsin (100% by
Midwest Express Airlines, Inc.)
Avent, Inc. and subsidiary (Delaware) Tucson, Arizona
Avent, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico City) Nogales, Mexico
Jet Professionals, Inc. (Delaware) Fairfield, Connecticut (100%
by K-C Aviation Inc.)
K-C Advertising, Inc. (Delaware) Neenah, Wisconsin
K-C Aviation Inc. (Delaware) Dallas, Texas
K-C do Brasil Ltda. and subsidiary, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Kimberly-Clark Argentina S.A., Cordoba, Argentina
Kimberly-Clark Benelux Operations B.V. and subsidiary,
Veenendaal, Netherlands
Kimberly-Clark Canada European Finance B.V., Netherlands (100%
by Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc.)
Kimberly-Clark Canada Global Finance N.V., Netherlands Antilles
(100% by Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc.)
Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Kimberly-Clark de Centro America, S.A. and subsidiaries, Sitio
del Nino, El Salvador (39.6% plus 35.4% by Kimberly-Clark
International, S.A.)
Kimberly-Clark Costa Rica, Cartago, Costa Rica
Kimberly-Clark Far East Pte. Limited, Singapore (60% by
Kimberly-Clark International, S.A.)
Kimberly-Clark Forest Products Inc., Terrace Bay, Ontario,
Canada (100% by Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc.)
Kimberly-Clark France S.A.R.L., Paris, France
Kimberly-Clark GmbH and subsidiaries, Koblenz, Germany
Kimberly-Clark Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (100% by
Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc.)
Kimberly-Clark Industries S.A., Paris, France (100%* by
Kimberly-Clark France S.A.R.L.)
Kimberly-Clark Integrated Services Corporation (Delaware)
Roswell, Georgia
Kimberly-Clark International, S.A., Panama City, Panama
Kimberly-Clark International Services Corporation (Delaware)
Neenah, Wisconsin
Kimberly-Clark Limited, Larkfield, Kent, England
Kimberly-Clark PHC International, Inc. (Delaware)
Kimberly-Clark Philippines Inc., Makati, Philippines (87%*)
Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico, Inc. (Delaware) San Juan, Puerto
Rico
Kimberly-Clark Sales Corporation (Virgin Islands) Veenendaal,
Netherlands
Kimberly-Clark Sopalin S.A., St. Cloud, France (100%* by
Kimberly-Clark France S.A.R.L.)
Kimberly-Clark Technical Products, Inc. (Delaware) Roswell,
Georgia
Kimberly-Clark Thailand Limited, Bangkok, Thailand
LTR Industries S.A., Paris, France (72%*)
Midwest Express Airlines, Inc. (Delaware) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(100% by K-C Aviation Inc.)
Papeteries de Malaucene S.A., Malaucene, France (100%* by
Papeteries de Mauduit S.A.)
Papeteries de Mauduit S.A., Quimperle, France (100%* by
Kimberly-Clark France S.A.R.L.)
Ridgeway Insurance Company Limited*, Hamilton, Bermuda
Spenco Medical Corporation and subsidiary, Waco, Texas
SYZYGY, Inc. (Delaware) Waco, Texas
Venekim, C.A., Caracas, Venezuela (20% by Kimberly-Clark
International, S.A., 10% by Colombiana Kimberly S.A. and 70% by
Colombiana Universal de Papeles S.A.)
YuHan-Kimberly, Limited, Seoul, Korea (60%)
EQUITY COMPANIES
The following list includes companies which were 20 percent to
50 percent owned directly or indirectly by Kimberly-Clark
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Dallas, Texas, as of
December 31, 1993. Kimberly-Clark's percentage ownership of
each company is indicated parenthetically.
This list includes all significant equity companies. The place
of incorporation is the same as the location of the company.
The fiscal year for all companies ends December 31.
Colombiana Kimberly S.A., Medellin, Colombia (Approximately
50%*)
Colombiana Universal de Papeles S.A., Pereira, Colombia
(Approximately 50%*)
Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty. Limited and subsidiaries, Milsons
Point, New South Wales, Australia (50%)
Kimberly-Clark Malaysia, Sendirian Berhad, Petaling Jaya,
Malaysia (30.6%)
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and subsidiaries, Mexico
City, Mexico (43%)
Olayan Kimberly-Clark Arabia Company, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia (49%)
Olayan Kimberly-Clark (Bahrain) WLL, Manama, Bahrain (49%)
P.T. Kimsari Paper Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia (50%)
* Less qualifying shares held by directors, trustees or agents
of the Corporation
EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Kimberly-Clark
Corporation's Registration Statements on Form S-8
(Nos. 2-71743, 33-5299, 33-30425, 33-49050 and 33-58402) and on
Form S-3 (No. 33-53254) of our report dated January 28, 1994,
which report includes an explanatory paragraph concerning the
Corporation's changes in its methods of accounting for income
taxes and postretirement benefits other than pensions to
conform with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 109 and 106, respectively, appearing in this Current Report
on Form 8-K dated February 17, 1994. We also consent to the
references to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectuses, which are part of such Registration Statements.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche
Dallas, Texas
February 17, 1994
