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Jul 1, 2008	Clorox Announces Aug. 1 Webcast of Fourth-Quarter Results	6.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., July 1, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Aug. 1, 2008, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's fourth-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET), and can be accessed at htt... Read more
May 13, 2008	Clorox Increases Quarterly Dividend by 15% and Announces Share Repurchase Authorization of $750 Million	6.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 13, 2008 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 46 cents per share, payable August 15, 2008, to stockholders of record on July 28, 2008. The amount represents an increase of 6 cents per share, or 15 percent, in the company's quarterly dividend... Read more
May 1, 2008	Clorox Reports Q3 Results and Provides Initial Fiscal 2009 Outlook	21.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 1, 2008 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31, 2008. "Total company and base business sales growth were strong, especially considering our very high level of growth in the year-ago quarter," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "... Read more
Apr 1, 2008	Clorox Announces May 1 Webcast of Third-Quarter Results	6.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on May 1, 2008, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's third-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Mar 27, 2008	McKesson and Clorox Partner on Infection Control in Hospitals	9.3 KB
	ATLANTA, March 26, 2008 - Amid growing concern about the rise in hospital-acquired infections, McKesson Provider Technologies and The Clorox Company today announced a strategic relationship focused on helping customers enhance patient safety. Clorox and McKesson together will develop and promote disinfection protocols for mobile equipme... Read more
Feb 29, 2008	Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin and Clorox Leap Into New Documentary Project on Frog Extinction	10.7 KB
	SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 29, 2008 - Animal Planet and Clorox have joined forces to focus worldwide attention on the deadly fungus that is destroying frogs and other amphibian populations around the world through a new multimedia project called THE VANISHING FROG. The film, produced by Discovery Studios, sends Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin on a wo... Read more
Feb 27, 2008	Clorox Announces Pricing of $500 Million Senior Notes	10.2 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 27, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has priced the offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.00 percent senior notes due 2013 in an underwritten registered public offering. The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement Clorox fil... Read more
Feb 7, 2008	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend	5.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 7, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable April 25, 2008, to stockholders of record on May 15, 2008. The Clorox Company The Clorox Company is a leading manufac... Read more
Feb 4, 2008	Clorox Reports Strong Q2 Results; Updates Fiscal 2008 EPS Outlook to Include Impact of Burt's Bees Acquisition	20.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 4, 2008 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that top-line growth and cost savings contributed to strong operating results for the company's fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2007. "I'm delighted with our second-quarter results," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "Although... Read more
Jan 14, 2008	Green Works^™ Cleaners: Powerful, Naturally	8.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 14, 2008 - The Clorox Company today announced the introduction of Green Works™ cleaners, a breakthrough line of natural cleaning products that are as effective as conventional cleaners but made from plant-based ingredients. "Green Works is a breakthrough product for Clorox and for consumers who want to clean n... Read more
Jan 2, 2008	Clorox Announces Feb. 4 Webcast of Second-Quarter Results	5.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 2, 2008 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Feb. 4, 2008, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's second-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Dec 14, 2007	2008 Year of the Frog Fights Against Amphibian Extinction Crisis	7.8 KB
	Clorox Partners With Amphibian Ark, a Non-Profit Coalition of Leading Conservationists, to Support Amphibian Conservation OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) has signed on as the first official corporate sponsor of Amphibian Ark's "2008 Year of the Frog," a campaign to raise public awarene... Read more
Nov 13, 2007	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend	5.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 13, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Feb. 15, 2008, to stockholders of record on Jan. 28, 2008. The Clorox Company The Clorox Company is a le... Read more
Oct 31, 2007	Clorox to Acquire Burt's Bees; Expands Into Fast-Growing Natural Personal Care	14.5 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 31, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX), as part of its strategy to grow in and beyond its core in fast-growing, higher-margin consumer-product categories, today announced it will acquire Burt's Bees, a leader in the natural personal care category. The highly fragmented U.S. natural personal care marke... Read more
Oct 31, 2007	Clorox Reports Strong Operating Results in Q1; Updates Fiscal 2008 EPS Outlook	20.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 31, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that top-line growth and cost savings contributed to strong operating results for the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended Sept. 30, 2007. "I'm delighted with our first-quarter results," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "We delivered st... Read more
Oct 30, 2007	Clorox Changes Time of Its Oct. 31, 2007, Webcast of First-Quarter Results	5.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 30, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has changed the time of its Oct. 31, 2007, discussion and live audio webcast of the company's first-quarter results with the investment community. The discussion and webcast will now begin at 6:30 a.m. PT (9:30 a.m. ET), not ... Read more
Oct 15, 2007	Armor All Goes All In With Tony Stewart	9.0 KB
	CONCORD, N.C., Oct. 12, 2007 – Armor All will sponsor two-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Tony Stewart in the 2008 season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) driver Donny Schatz in the 2008 World of Outlaws Sprint Series. Armor All has aligned with S... Read more
Oct 8, 2007	Clorox Announces Oct. 31, 2007, Webcast of First-Quarter Results	5.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 8, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Oct. 31, 2007, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's first-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Oct 3, 2007	Clorox Announces Pricing of $750 Million Senior Notes	9.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 3, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has priced the offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes in an underwritten registered public offering. The senior notes consist of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.95 percent senior notes due 2017, and $350 mil... Read more
Sep 25, 2007	Influenza Is Leading Cause of Vaccine-Preventable Deaths for Kids; Despite CDC Recommendations, Moms Still Don't Vaccinate	12.3 KB
	WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2007 — A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows only a small fraction of the children who need to get a flu vaccination actually get one, despite the CDC recommendations that all children six months to five years old should get vaccinated. In fact, a recent survey by Visiting Nurse A... Read more
Sep 24, 2007	Armor All Signs Agreement with Jamak Fabrication	9.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 24, 2007 — The Armor All/STP Products Company, a leader in automotive appearance products, announced today it has signed an exclusive agreement with Jamak Fabrication, a pioneer in silicone wiper technology, to develop a complete line of Armor All® branded wiper blades. "We look forward to partnering with ... Read more
Sep 19, 2007	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend	5.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 19, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Nov. 15, 2007, to stockholders of record on Oct. 31, 2007. The Clorox Company The Clorox Company is a leading manufac... Read more
Aug 31, 2007	Clorox to Present at Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Consumer Conference	3.8 MB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 31, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) will broadcast its presentation at the Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Consumer Conference in Boston live via the Internet at approximately 12:45 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, Sept. 6. The live webcast, which can be accessed at Read more
Aug 27, 2007	Joe Theismann Joins All-Pro Grill Team, Calls Plays to Bring the Tailgate Home	10.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 27, 2007 – World champion quarterback Joe Theismann and champion pitmaster Chris Lilly this season will be on the virtual sidelines coaching sports fans who host friends and families at backyard tailgate parties. Tailgate Week, created by Kingsford® charcoal and ESPN, pairs the season'... Read more
Aug 15, 2007	Five Hot Celebrity Chefs Vie for Title of America's Steamiest Chef	12.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 15, 2007 - The steam is rising this summer as The Glad Products Company is turning up the heat in the kitchen with five of America's steamiest chefs. Glad is asking fans to vote for America's steamiest chef to help introduce its new cooking breakthrough - GLAD® SimplyCooking™ Microwave Steaming Bags, which are spec... Read more
Aug 13, 2007	Take the FilterForGood Pledge to Help the Planet	13.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 13, 2007 – To help reduce bottled water waste, Brita® and Nalgene® Outdoor Products, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, are teaming up to encourage consumers to kick their bottled water habits. FilterForGood is a program on a mission. Through the Web site Read more
Aug 13, 2007	Tales From the School Nurse: School Nurses Call for Classroom Cleaning Protocols	7.8 KB
	Oakland, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2007) – In a recent survey, school nurses say more can be done in America's classrooms to help prevent the spread of illness, especially at the height of cold and flu season when more than half of school nurses send five or more sick children home each day. According to the new survey of school nurses from the ... Read more
Aug 13, 2007	Clorox Announces Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement	8.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 13, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Citibank, N.A. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association. Through the accelerated share repurchase agreement, Clorox has repurchased $750 million in shares under its previo... Read more
Aug 6, 2007	Clorox To Commence Share Repurchases	6.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 6, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that this week it intends to commence open-market share repurchases consistent with its share repurchase programs. In addition, the company is evaluating other share repurchase alternatives, including purchases of stock on an expedited basis. Pursua... Read more
Aug 2, 2007	Clorox Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2007 Results; Updates Fiscal 2008 Outlook	22.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 2, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced earnings results for the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended June 30, 2007. For the quarter, the company reported mixed top-line results but earnings within its previously communicated outlook range. Clorox also announced that solid sa... Read more
Jul 23, 2007	Hidden Valley^® Announces Expanded Love Your Veggies^™ Grant Campaign	14.1 KB
	CHICAGO, July 23, 2007 – The makers of Hidden Valley® ranch dressings, owned by The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX), today announced it will be awarding more than a half million dollars in grants next year to elementary schools nationwide to support increased access to, and consumption of, fresh vegetables during lunch. The grant program –... Read more
Jul 19, 2007	Glad^® Makes Serving Vegetables Easier With New SimplyCooking^™ Microwave Steaming Bags	9.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., July 19, 2007 – People are not getting their vegetables and Glad wants to help. With 90 percent of Americans not eating their recommended amount of vegetables1 and most needing to almost triple their intake to meet USDA dietary guidelines2, The Glad Products Company today introduces Glad®Read more
Jul 3, 2007	Clorox Announces Aug. 2, 2007, Webcast of Fourth-Quarter Results	6.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., July 3, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Aug. 2, 2007, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's fourth-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
May 24, 2007	Clorox Introduces Centennial Strategy to Drive Long-term Growth; Provides Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Outlook; and Announces 29 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend	18.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 24, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today introduced its strategic growth plan during the Clorox Analyst Day event in New York. The event was also broadcast live via webcast. The Centennial Strategy, named for the company's milestone anniversary in 2013, is focused on achieving double-digit annual growth in economic ... Read more
May 16, 2007	Summer Is Here and Stains Are Near	7.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., (May 16, 2007) – This summer, if you're spending more time in the laundry room than enjoying the sunshine, Clorox® has the solution to get you back outside. Call Dr. Laundry's Summer Stain Hotline at 1-877-STAIN-411 (877-782-4641) for tips on keeping your clothes bright, white and stain-free day after day. ... Read more
May 15, 2007	Armor All and AutoZone^® Search for the Top Car Detailer	7.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif. (May 15, 2007) – Ready, set, wash. Armor All is teaming up with AutoZone and Jon Wood, driver of the #47 car, to conduct a nationwide search for the country's best car detailer. One lucky grand-prize winner will also join the #47 team as an honorary pit crew member on Friday, October 12 at Lowe's Motor Sp... Read more
May 2, 2007	Clorox Reports Strong Sales and EPS Growth in Q3; Updates Fiscal Year 2007 Outlook	18.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that substantial sales growth and higher gross margin contributed to strong earnings results for the company's fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31, 2007. "I'm delighted with our third-quarter results," said Chairma... Read more
Apr 13, 2007	Armor All® Shines On At 35	7.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., April 13, 2007 – To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Armor All® products, The Armor All/STP Products Company continues to reinvent itself, launching three new products, updating its logo, replacing the legendary Armor All Viking with a more modern warrior, establishing a presence on the racing circuit, and creating n... Read more
Apr 12, 2007	The Clorox Company's New Personal Care Product Lends a Hand	8.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., April 12, 2007– For decades, The Clorox Company has helped consumers and industry professionals keep their homes and businesses cleaner and healthier through laundry sanitizing and surface disinfecting. Today, Clorox's Professional Products Division extends the Clorox® brand's health-and-wellness efforts beyond surfaces to hand ... Read more
Apr 3, 2007	Clorox Announces May 2, 2007, Webcast of Third-Quarter Results	6.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., April 3, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on May 2, 2007, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion of the company's third-quarter results with the investment community. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Mar 13, 2007	Hidden Valley Brings Competition From the Court to the Kitchen	9.5 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 13, 2007 – During March, college basketball fans can root for their favorite teams beyond the courtside competition with the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressings Dunk & Dip Challenge. Wives of top college basketball coaches will match up their dunk-able dip recipes for game-day entertaining, with proceeds donate... Read more
Mar 12, 2007	Kingsford Celebrates Early Start of Daylight-Saving Time With Charcoal Grilling Celebration in the Big Apple	10.3 KB
	New York, March 12, 2007 – This weekend, Americans turned their clocks forward three weeks earlier than usual, signaling an early start of daylight-saving time and, more importantly, an early kickoff of one of America's favorite family pastimes – charcoal grilling. To celebrate this early start of grilling season, the make... Read more
Feb 20, 2007	Telemundo and Clorox Team Up on New Telenovela "Dame Chocolate"	9.2 KB
	Miami, Fla., Feb. 19, 2007 – In a partnership that will lead to a featured role for bleach and other Clorox® products, The Clorox Company has teamed up with Telemundo, a leading producer of innovative and high quality content for Hispanics in the U.S., on the network's upcoming telenovela "Dame Chocolate" ("Give Me Chocolate"). Th... Read more
Feb 14, 2007	Germs Working Overtime - Especially at Women's Desks	8.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 14, 2007 – Forget chocolates this Valentine's Day. Buy her disinfectant. In the newest installment of "Germs in the Workplace," researchers led by the University of Arizona's Dr. Charles Gerba set out to compare just who piles up the most germs at work: men or women. The results? Men across the country may need to r... Read more
Feb 13, 2007	Glad Returns to New Orleans to Tackle Trash for Mardi Gras and Joins Forces With Keep America Beautiful to Clean Up Local School	10.5 KB
	NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 13, 2007 – The Glad Products Company, the first-ever sponsor of New Orleans' Mardi Gras in 2006, returns to the city to help tackle trash and support New Orleans' tourism revitalization efforts after Hurricane Katrina's devastation. This year, Glad is partnering with Keep America Beautiful® and other local organizations ... Read more
Feb 6, 2007	Alert: Lottery Scam With Fraudulent Clorox Checks Targets Consumers	6.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today issued a warning about a lottery scam targeting consumers throughout the United States. Victims of the scam report receiving a letter from the International Clearing Commission House in Ottawa, Ontario, that claims they have won a large cash prize in the American... Read more
Feb 6, 2007	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend	5.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2006 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 31 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable May 15, 2007, to stockholders of record on April 27, 2007. The Clorox Company The Clorox Company i... Read more
Feb 5, 2007	Dr. Richard Carmona and Edward Mueller Elected to Clorox Board of Directors	8.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 5, 2007 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced the election of Edward A. Mueller and Dr. Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., to its board of directors. "I am delighted to have such outstanding individuals joining our board," said Chairman and Chief Executive Office... Read more
Feb 1, 2007	Clorox Reports Solid Top-line and EPS Growth in Q2	19.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 1, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that solid sales growth and higher gross margin contributed to strong operating results for the company's fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2006. "I'm pleased with our second-quarter results," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "We drove strong... Read more
Jan 5, 2007	Clorox Names Larry Peiros Executive VP and COO - Clorox North America, Beth Springer Executive VP - Strategy and Growth and Frank Tataseo Executive VP - Functional Operations	10.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2007 – The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced the following executive changes. Lawrence S. "Larry" Peiros has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer – Clorox North America. Beth Springer has been named executive vice president – strategy and growth. Frank A. Tataseo ... Read more
Dec 20, 2006	Clorox to Purchase Colgate's Canada and Latin America Bleach Businesses	10.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 20, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced a definitive agreement to purchase Colgate-Palmolive Company's bleach businesses in Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela for an aggregate price of $126 million plus inventory. "These acquisitions extend our position as t... Read more
Dec 19, 2006	Clorox Announces Feb. 1, 2007, Webcast of Second-Quarter Results	6.4 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 19, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Feb. 1, 2007, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion with the investment community regarding the company's second-quarter results. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Nov 27, 2006	Don't Let Holiday Stains Ruin Your Spirit ... Or Your Tablecloth	7.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 27, 2006 – If holiday spills and stains turn you into a Grinch during the holiday season, there is a solution. Call Dr. Laundry's Holiday Stain Hotline at 1-877-STAIN-411 for tips on removing stubborn stains. Available 24 hours everyday through the New Year, the hotline offers America's holiday home entert... Read more
Nov 21, 2006	Glad Partners With NYC's Sanitation to Keep City Clean This Holiday Season	8.7 KB
	NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2006 – While visions of sugar plums may happen in our minds each holiday season, most Americans are more likely to have visions of greasy napkins, brown bananas, chicken bones and green baloney. That's right, we're talking trash. Americans throw away 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's than any other... Read more
Nov 15, 2006	Clorox Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces Dividend Payment	5.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 15, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in the company's quarterly dividend rate. The quarterly cash dividend will be increased to 31 cents per share from 29 cents per share. The dividend at the new rate will be payable on Feb. 15, 2007, to stockholder... Read more
Nov 9, 2006	Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix Honored for Its Place in History	12.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 9, 2006 – Celebrity chef and culinary road warrior Tyler Florence knows a thing or two about how Americans really eat. It's no secret to Florence or to America's home cooks that Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix holds a place of honor in hearts and kitchens nationwide. Today, Hi... Read more
Nov 7, 2006	STP Signs Agreement with Recochem to Offer Line of STP® Branded Antifreeze & Windshield Washing Fluids	8.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 7, 2006 – The Armor All/STP Products Company has announced today that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Recochem, Inc., a global leader in specialty chemicals, to develop, distribute, market and sell a complete line of antifreeze/coolants, windshield washing fluids and de-icers for the North American ... Read more
Nov 2, 2006	Helping the Red Cross Prevent and Prepare for Life's Emergencies, One Purchase at a Time	8.6 KB
	WASHINGTON, D.C., Calif., Nov. 2, 2006 - To help raise awareness of the need to prepare and prevent emergencies, The Clorox Company has pledged to donate $1 million dollars from the sales of its namesake disinfecting bleach, disinfecting wipes and selected other products to the American Red Cross, the organization announced today. ... Read more
Nov 1, 2006	Clorox Reports Solid Top-line Growth and EPS Results in Q1; Confirms Financial Outlook Ranges for Q2 and FY'07	17.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 1, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced today that strong sales growth and cost savings contributed to solid operating results for the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended Sept. 30, 2006. "Clorox delivered strong first-quarter results," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "We drove sales growth in all ... Read more
Oct 31, 2006	Armor All Signs Agreement with Mallory Industries to Offer Line of Armor All® branded Automotive Cleaning Accessories	9.2 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 31, 2006 – The Armor All/STP Products Company, a leader in car care appearance products, announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Mallory Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of automotive, household and window cleaning products, to produce a full line of Armor All® branded automotive cl... Read more
Oct 10, 2006	The Makers of Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressings Announce Love Your Veggies™ Nationwide School Lunch Campaign	11.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 10, 2006 – As schools across the nation push to meet the new federally-mandated Local Wellness Policy aimed at improving nutrition and creating health-based standards, the makers of Hidden Valley® ranch dressings, owned by The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) based in Oakland, have pledged to help. The makers of... Read more
Oct 6, 2006	Education Program Helps Families Scare Away the Flu	10.7 KB
	ATLANTA., Oct. 6, 2006 – Halloween isn't the only scary thing right around the corner. October is also the start of flu season, and Families Fighting Flu, a group of families who experienced the loss of a child to the flu, and many Visiting Nurse Associations joined forces to say "Boo!" to the flu with a national campaign to raise awarene... Read more
Oct 4, 2006	Calvin S. Hatch, Former Clorox Chairman and CEO, Dies at 85	7.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 4, 2006 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that former Chairman and CEO Calvin "Cal" Shipley Hatch died on Oct. 1, 2006, at the age of 85. Hatch joined Clorox in 1972 as vice president – sales, following 25 years with Procter & Gamble's sales organization. Subsequently, he was named group vice... Read more
Sep 19, 2006	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend; Announces Nov. 1 Webcast of First-Quarter Results	6.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Sept 19, 2006 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Nov. 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on Oct. 31, 2006. First-Quarter Conference Call and Webcast On Nov... Read more
Sep 19, 2006	Clorox Earns Top Rating on Human Rights Campaign's 2006 Corporate Equality Index	7.2 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Sept 19, 2006 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) earned the top rating of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's 2006 Corporate Equality Index, which was published today. The index is a nationally recognized measure of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality in the workplace. "Clorox is proud to be ... Read more
Aug 30, 2006	Don Knauss Named Chairman and CEO of The Clorox Company	9.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif. – Aug. 30, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2006 revenues of $4.6 billion, today announced that Donald R. Knauss has been named chairman and chief executive officer, effective early October 2006. Knauss, 55, is currently pre... Read more
Aug 22, 2006	Whites Bright, Clothes Softer - Now That's Laundry Bliss	44.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2006 – Imagine luxurious, soft and fluffy white towels, sparkling bright white soccer shorts and clean white sheets that smell like fresh cotton. Stop imagining − getting terrific whites and soft, pleasant smelling laundry just got easier with the introduction of Clorox® UltimateCare™ premium blea... Read more
Aug 21, 2006	Back To School Spells "G-E-R-M-S"	45.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 21, 2006 - Ask moms, and they'll tell you teachers have their sympathy. According to a new survey, nine out of 10 moms of kids under 18 years old understand that teachers have a tough job. Some even say teachers have the toughest job in America − more than one-third of respondents rank teachers just above... Read more
Aug 2, 2006	Clorox Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2006 Results; Confirms Fiscal 2007 Outlook	42.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 2, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced today that strong sales growth and cost savings contributed to solid operating results for the company's fiscal fourth quarter, which ended June 30, 2006. "I'm pleased with our strong fourth-quarter sales growth and, overall, the company's performance for the... Read more
Jun 29, 2006	The Armor All/STP Products Company and Afton Chemical Corporation Sign Agreement to Offer STP® Performance Additives to Gasoline Marketers	8.6 KB
	RICHMOND, VA, June 29, 2006 - The Armor All/STP Products Company (AASTP) and Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton) today announced an agreement that designates Afton as AASTP's exclusive licensing agent for performance additives, branded with the STP® mark, to gasoline marketers in North America. AASTP is a leading manufacturer and marketer o... Read more
Jun 28, 2006	Marathon Petroleum Company LLC to Offer Gasolines at Marathon® Branded Locations Formulated With STP® Branded Additives	7.3 KB
	FINDLAY, Ohio, June 28, 2006 – Marathon Petroleum Company LLC (Marathon), The Armor All/STP Products Company (AASTP) and Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton) have entered into agreements to introduce STP® branded gasoline performance additives to the growing Marathon® branded retail fuel network in the Midwest and the Southeast. <... Read more
Jun 13, 2006	Clorox Announces Aug. 2 Webcast of Fourth-Quarter Results	6.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., June 13, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that, on Aug. 2, 2006, it will host a live audio webcast of a discussion with the investment community regarding the company's fourth-quarter results. The webcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET), and can be accessed at Read more
Jun 2, 2006	Clorox to Withdraw Pacific Stock Exchange Listing; Will Retain NYSE Listing	6.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., June 2, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced its intent to withdraw listing of its common stock on NYSE Arca (formerly the Pacific Stock Exchange). The company is withdrawing the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca in order to reduce duplicative fees and administrative requirements. The withdrawal ... Read more
May 30, 2006	Stains Beware – Dr. Laundry Is on Call	7.2 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 30, 2006 – From the stain drama of meandering merlot to the fretting over careening ketchup, Harold Baker, senior scientist at The Clorox Company known to many as Dr. Laundry, has been coming to the rescue of family and friends for years. Now, you can get the same inside stain-busting help when Dr. Laundry today launch... Read more
May 24, 2006	Armor All Launches The Art of Car Care	8.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 24, 2006 – Armor All today announced the future in car care with a new website that offers car care buffs tools and advice to create and maintain an on-going car maintenance log. The Web site, www.aa-ownercenter.com, will serve as a one-of-a-kind centralized community for the art of car care with auto-related information ... Read more
May 16, 2006	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend	6.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Aug. 15, 2006, to stockholders of record on July 31, 2006. The Clorox Company The Clorox Com... Read more
May 3, 2006	Clorox Chairman and CEO Jerry Johnston Retiring	9.9 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 3, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today reported Chairman and CEO Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston has announced his retirement. Johnston suffered a heart attack on March 1, and is at home recovering. "Jerry informed me of his decision to retire so he can devote his time and energy to his health ... Read more
May 3, 2006	Clorox Reports Strong Top-Line Growth in Q3; Updates Fiscal Year 2006 Outlook and Provides Initial Outlook for Fiscal 2007	18.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., May 3, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that strong sales growth and cost savings contributed to solid results for the company's fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31, 2006. "Clorox people delivered another solid quarter, demonstrating the organization's ongoing focus on grow... Read more
Apr 19, 2006	No Stains, No Drips, No Errors This Season for Minor League Baseball	8.6 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., April 19, 2006 – Whether it's mustard, soda or ketchup...it just won't matter. Minor League Baseball fans will learn how they can strike out embarrassing stains all season long. Clorox® Bleach Pen® Gel announced today its first-ever sponsorship of America's favorite pastime. Clorox Bleach Pen Gel is ... Read more
Apr 3, 2006	Armor All Looks to Shine in Busch Series Racing	9.2 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif. April 3, 2006 – For the first time in its history, Armor All will zoom into the racing world, sponsoring up-and-coming Busch Series driver Jon Wood and his #47 car. The Armor All logo will appear on the hood for 10 races during the Busch Series 2006 season, including its debut in March at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for th... Read more
Mar 21, 2006	Clorox CEO's Health Improving	7.0 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 22, 2006 - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston's condition is improving following a heart attack on March 1. "We are extremely pleased to inform you that Jerry's condition is improving," said Robert W. Matschullat, inter... Read more
Mar 14, 2006	Brita Extends Better Water to the Bathroom	6.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 14, 2006 – Getting healthier, great-tasting water just got a whole lot easier. The Brita Products Company today introduces the next stage in water filtration technology -- the only disposable faucet mount systems for the bathroom and kitchen. The new Brita® Disposable Faucet Filtration Systems make it easier to enjo... Read more
Mar 14, 2006	Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend; Announces May 3 Webcast of Third-Quarter Results	7.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 14, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable May 12, 2006, to stockholders of record on April 28, 2006. Third-Quarter Conference Call and Webcast... Read more
Mar 7, 2006	Robert Matschullat to Serve as Clorox's Interim Chairman and Interim CEO	7.3 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 7, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston, 58, remains hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on March 1. As part of its succession planning, the company maintains a contingency plan in the event the CEO is tempo... Read more
Mar 2, 2006	Quick-Clearing Clogs No Longer a "Pipe" Dream	44.1 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 2, 2006 − Americans now more than ever are cutting corners to create more "me time," according to a recent Roper study. In exchange for that time, 51 percent postpone household chores. Others simply shrug off cleaning tasks altogether − nearly 1 in 4 hire others to do their dirty work. No need to ... Read more
Mar 2, 2006	Clorox Announces CEO's Hospitalization	4.8 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., March 2, 2006 – The Clorox Company today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnston, 58, suffered an apparent heart attack late yesterday afternoon and his condition is currently being evaluated by doctors. "The thoughts and support of our entire company are with Jerry and his... Read more
Feb 14, 2006	The Makers of Glad® ForceFlex® Trash Bags Partner With New Orleans Native and Football Star Eli Manning to Tackle Trash for a Cleaner, Safer Mardi Gras	11.0 KB
	New Orleans, Feb. 14, 2006 – Glad® ForceFlex®, the official trash bag for New Orleans' Mardi Gras 2006, is partnering with New Orleans native and New York starting quarterback Eli Manning and local organizations to support the city's tourism revitalization efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Prior to the ... Read more
Feb 2, 2006	Clorox Reports Strong Top-line Growth in Q2; Raises EPS Outlook for FY'06	17.5 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 2, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced that strong sales growth and cost savings contributed to solid results for the company's fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2005. "I'm very pleased with our second-quarter performance," said Chairman and CEO Jerry Johnston. "Each of ... Read more
Jan 17, 2006	Kingsford Fires Up a New Charcoal Briquet	9.7 KB
	Oakland, Calif. Jan. 18, 2006 – The Kingsford Products Company, the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the U.S., today announced its biggest innovation in the history of the brand: new Kingsford® charcoal briquets with Sure Fire Grooves™. These newly designed briquets are ready just 15 minutes after lighting – almost 25 per... Read more
Jan 10, 2006	George Harad Elected to Clorox Board of Directors	6.7 KB
	OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 10, 2006 – The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PCX: CLX) today announced the election of George Harad to its board of directors. Harad, 61, most recently served as executive chairman of the board of OfficeMax Incorporated (formerly Boise Cascade Corporation) until his retirement in June 2005. He joined Boise Casc... Read more<