---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-26-000173"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLX"
cik: "0000021076"
company_name: "CLOROX CO /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:03:16.266846+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Clorox completes acquisition of GOJO Industries (Purell) – expands health & hygiene portfolio

## Summary
- Clorox closed purchase of all membership interests of GOJO Industries, maker of Purell.
- GOJO business renamed Clorox Purell, led by President Carey Jaros.
- Clorox Purell will be based in Akron, Ohio; facilities in Ashland, Cuyahoga Falls, Wooster.
- Combination aims to leverage complementary consumer and B2B capabilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-26-000173
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLX
- cik: 0000021076
- company_name: CLOROX CO /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677426000173/0001206774-26-000173-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677426000173/clx4613021-8k.htm

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