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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-26-000048"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLX"
cik: "0000021076"
company_name: "CLOROX CO /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-01-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:03:46.411610+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-26-000048
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLX
- cik: 0000021076
- company_name: CLOROX CO /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-01-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677426000048/0001206774-26-000048-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677426000048/clx4585201-8k.htm

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