Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Clorox Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 4, 2011
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended December 31, 2010
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. The full text of the press release and supplemental financial information are attached 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 contained within the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are referenced but not included in the source text provided for this summary.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It notes that the information in the attached press release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 4, 2011) for specific revenue, earnings, and margin figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 for supplemental financial information and segment data.
- Verify the specific details of the second quarter results (ended December 31, 2010) as they are not detailed in the 8-K body text.
- Confirm any forward-looking statements or guidance provided in the attached press release.