Good geographic and product diversity; Strong free cash flow generation; and Leading market positions. A more aggressive financial policy; and Declining operating margins in recent years due to significant commodity cost increases. The corporate credit rating on Kimberly-Clark Corp., a global manufacturer and marketer of household and personal care products, reflects its strong business profile; strong free cash flow generation; and our expectation that the company will maintain a modest financial risk profile. Kimberly-Clark has leading market shares in a number of core categories, including personal care (Huggies, Pull-Ups, Depend), consumer tissue (Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle), and business-to-business products (Safeskin, Ballard). The diversity and strength of its product portfolio should provide the company with a solid and consistent stream of future
