Clorox to acquire GOJO Industries (Purell) for $2.25B cash; net $1.92B after tax benefits

CLOROX CO /DE/

Purchase price $2.25B, including ~$330M tax benefits, net $1.92B; expected close before end of FY2026.
GOJO has ~$800M in annual sales with 5% 3-yr CAGR; Purell is #1 hand sanitizer in B2B and retail.
Transaction accretive to adjusted EPS in year two, neutral in year one; at least $50M in run-rate cost synergies.
Clorox reaffirms FY2026 net sales, diluted EPS and adjusted EPS outlook (excl. acquisition).
Funded primarily through debt financing; Centerview Partners acting as financial advisor.

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