Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Clorox Company (CLX)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 1, 2026
Event: Closing of the previously announced acquisition of all issued and outstanding membership interests of GOJO Industries, Inc. (maker of Purell®).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report serves as a notification of a corporate transaction rather than a financial results statement.
Material Changes
- Acquisition Completion: Clorox completed the purchase of GOJO Industries pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA).
- Parties Involved: The agreement was executed among Clorox, GOJO Industries Holdings, Inc. (Parent), GOJO Industries, and the shareholders of Parent.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain updated financial guidance, management commentary on future outlook, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies related to this transaction. The document references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the full text of the announcement but does not include that text within the body of the 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total purchase price and consideration structure (cash vs. stock) in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the expected impact of the GOJO Industries acquisition on Clorox's consolidated financial statements and pro forma metrics.
- Review the terms of the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) for any material conditions or earn-out provisions.
- Assess potential regulatory approvals or antitrust implications associated with the combination of Clorox and GOJO Industries.