Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Clorox Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 3, 2011
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended March 31, 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2011. The full text of the press release and supplemental financial information are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2), which are referenced but not reproduced in the body of this 8-K document.
Material Changes
The filing text does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It directs readers to the attached press release for the announcement of financial results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing confirms the issuance of a press release regarding Q3 results but does not include specific management commentary, guidance, or outlook within the text of the 8-K itself.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are described in the provided text. The filing notes that the information in the press release is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly referenced in another filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 3, 2011) for specific Q3 revenue, earnings, and margin figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 for supplemental financial data and segment performance details.
- Verify the Company's forward-looking guidance and outlook statements contained within the attached press release.
- Confirm the impact of any unusual items or one-time charges mentioned in the supplemental information.