New Campaigns, Leadership Appointments, Cost Savings Initiatives, and Statutory Audit Contracts - Research Report on Procter & Gamble, Herbalife, Kimberly-Clark, Avon and Unilever

NEW YORK, December 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG), Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE: AVP), and Unilever NV (NYSE: UN). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Procter & Gamble Co. Research Report

On December 11, 2013, Procter & Gamble Co.'s (P&G) Align brand announced the launch of its "Get Gutsy" challenge. P&G stated that to help set an example and encourage people everywhere to live gutsier, Align is teaming up with actress, comedienne and Emmy award winning co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd. The Company informed that people can log onto GetGutsyAlign.com through January 2, 2014, to submit an entry describing the adventure they want to experience, and two winners will be announced in March 2014 and be awarded $5,000 to put towards accomplishing their goal. The Full Research Report on Procter & Gamble Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=DDD

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/0433_PG

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Herbalife Ltd. Research Report

On December 9, 2013, Herbalife Ltd. (Herbalife) announced that Maria Otero has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective December 7, 2013. With her appointment, the size of Herbalife's Board has increased to 13 members, 10 of whom are independent. "Throughout a career focused on helping others, Maria has shown what can be achieved if people are just given the opportunity. She is a recognized leader in the field of micro-enterprise, and we are delighted to welcome her to Herbalife's Board of Directors," said Michael O. Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Herbalife. "Maria will be a tremendous addition to our Board, and we look forward to leveraging her unparalleled knowledge and insight towards a shared goal of providing an equal and accessible opportunity to everyone who needs it." The Full Research Report on Herbalife Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9c80_HLF

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Research Report

On December 5, 2013, Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced that it will donate $50,000 in support of a UNICEF clean water, sanitation and hygiene project in response to consumer votes received during the recent Global Handwashing Day Challenge. As per the Company, UNICEF will use the grant from Kimberly-Clark to support the installation of deep-well water pumps for communities in need. "Good health begins with clean water," said Joel Schellhammer, go-to-market leader for health and wellness at Kimberly-Clark Professional. "We understand the importance of bringing clean, safe water to families in need around the world and informing them about hygiene practices that lead to healthier lives. It's a privilege to support UNICEF in this mission." The Full Research Report on Kimberly-Clark Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a3ff_KMB

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Avon Products Inc. Research Report

On December 11, 2013, Avon Products, Inc. (Avon) announced the filing of additional details of the Company's previously announced $400 million Cost Savings Initiative by 2016. Avon reported that the latest actions primarily consisted of global headcount reductions, and some additional headcount reductions in North America, as the Company continues to reduce costs and improve organizational effectiveness. The Company said that the total charges to be recorded as a result of these actions are anticipated to be approximately $35 million to $45 million before taxes, with approximately $35 million expected to be recorded in Q4 2013. Further, the Company also announced its decision to halt further rollout of SMT, a multi‐year global initiative, which enabled changes to the way Representatives interact with the Company, including an updated order management system. The Full Research Report on Avon Products Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/676c_AVP

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Unilever NV Research Report

On December 2, 2013, Unilever NV (Unilever) announced that it has concluded the tender process for its statutory audit contract. The Company said that following the completion of the audit of the accounts for full-year 2013, KPMG will become Unilever's statutory auditor, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2014 AGMs. The Chairman of Unilever's Audit Committee, Byron Grote said, "We thank PricewaterhouseCoopers for their contribution as Unilever's auditors and we look forward to working with KPMG going forward." The Full Research Report on Unilever NV - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://analystscorner.com/microwriter/link.php?s=

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/003f_UN

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