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From Avocado Oil to YumYum: Hidden Valley® Ranch Answers Modern Consumer Cravings with Three New Flavors

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:00 -0700

Key Highlights:

What It Is: Hidden Valley Ranch is expanding its portfolio with three new flavor-forward products: Hidden Valley Ranch with Avocado Oil, YumYum Ranch and Parmesan Ranch Seasoning.
Why It's Unique: The new lineup responds to evolving consumer tastes, delivering a mix of new ingredients and bold, restaurant-inspired flavors.
When and Where: The new lineup is available now at major retailers nationwide.
Perfect for: Home cooks looking to bring bold restaurant-inspired flavors and flavor-forward options into everyday meals.

OAKLAND, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to a new generation of home cooks who crave both diverse ingredients and bold flavors, Hidden Valley^® Ranch today announced the launch of three new product innovations including Hidden Valley Ranch with Avocado Oil, restaurant-inspired YumYum Ranch and Parmesan Ranch Seasoning.

This latest expansion of the brand's portfolio was developed to satisfy a variety of palates and meet dynamic lifestyles, offering a trio of flavor-forward options designed for every occasion.

"We crafted this lineup to give consumers more flexibility and creativity in the kitchen," said Daniel Schear, Director of Marketing for Hidden Valley Ranch. "Each innovation delivers a distinct flavor experience while staying true to the quality, flavor and versatility that define Hidden Valley Ranch."

The three new innovations include:

Hidden Valley Ranch with Avocado Oil: The ranch flavor fans love, made with good fats from 100% avocado oil. This new gluten-free condiment delivers a rich, tangy taste with less than 100 calories per serving and no soy or canola. It's the perfect creamy addition for salads, bowls, pizza, chicken and more.
YumYum Ranch: The ultimate flavor mashup. Inspired by the teppanyaki restaurant experience, this unique condiment fuses the creamy richness of buttermilk and signature ranch spices with the sweet and tangy notes inspired by YumYum sauce. It's the perfect pairing for grilled meats, crispy veggies, seafood and rice bowls.
Parmesan Ranch Seasoning: This new seasoning adds a savory, cheesy boost to a wide variety of foods, including pasta, chicken and vegetables, empowering home cooks to effortlessly elevate everyday meals and explore new culinary creations.

The new Hidden Valley Ranch products are available at major retailers nationwide, with YumYum Ranch exclusively at Walmart. To learn more about these new innovations and explore recipes, visit hiddenvalley.com.

About Hidden Valley Ranch
Founded in 1954, Hidden Valley^® Ranch (NYSE: CLX) is the original ranch dressing and America's favorite.* From classic bottles to seasoning packets and plant-powered options, Hidden Valley Ranch offers a variety of ways to enjoy the flavor fans love across meals and snacks. Find Hidden Valley products in stores nationwide or online. CLX-B

Learn more at HiddenValley.com
*Based on IRI unit sales data for L52WE 6/29/25.

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Clorox Completes Acquisition of GOJO Industries, Makers of Purell®

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Combination brings together two trusted, purpose-driven brands to advance health, hygiene and well-being of consumers and institutional end users alike

OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of GOJO Industries, expanding Clorox's product portfolio to include the Purell® brand and GOJO's health and hygiene solutions. The combination brings together two companies with a shared commitment to making the world cleaner and healthier, leveraging complementary consumer brand-building expertise and B2B capabilities to deliver a more comprehensive product offering and both near- and long-term strategic value to Clorox.

"Today marks an important milestone as GOJO officially joins The Clorox Company," said Linda Rendle, chair and CEO of The Clorox Company. "GOJO has incredible strength in the marketplace, and we are looking forward to coming together to thoughtfully grow the business. We see strong opportunity ahead as we bring together our leading brands, talented organizations and complementary capabilities to deliver best-in-class health and hygiene solutions to consumers and institutional end users alike."

The GOJO business, now known as Clorox Purell, will be led by President Carey Jaros and will continue to be based out of its headquarters in Akron, Ohio with its current facilities remaining in Ashland, Cuyahoga Falls and Wooster, Ohio.

"We could not be more excited to officially join The Clorox Company and realize the opportunity to exponentially scale our impact in the world. Together, we'll set new standards for health and hygiene and bring well-being to more people everywhere, creating long-term value with and for our partners and customers. Clorox Purell is a winning combination in every way," said Jaros.

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and now Purell® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, regarding the acquisition of GOJO and any such forward-looking statements involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, including as a result of the GOJO acquisition, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as "could," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "predicts," and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management's expectations, are described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as updated from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risks arising from the integration of the GOJO business; the uncertainty of rating agency actions; the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the acquisition may not be realized when expected or at all; the risk of unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the acquisition, including the costs of financing; the risk of litigation related to the acquisition; the risks related to disruption to ongoing business operations of the company and GOJO and diversion of time of management of the company and GOJO as a result of the acquisition; the risk that the acquisition may have an adverse effect on the ability of the company and GOJO to retain key personnel, customers and suppliers; the risk that the credit ratings of the company decline following the acquisition; the risk that the consummation of the acquisition has a negative effect on the market price of the common stock of the company or on the company's or GOJO's operating results; unfavorable general economic and geopolitical conditions beyond our control, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, wage pressures, fuel and energy costs, interest rate fluctuations, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, weather events or natural disasters, disease outbreaks or pandemics, terrorism, and unstable geopolitical conditions, including active armed conflicts and military hostilities in the Middle East, such as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, and rising tensions in various parts of the world, as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and uncertainty resulting from a number of these and other factors, such as shifts in U.S. and foreign trade policies, escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners, especially China, the potential expansion of sanctions regimes and disruptions to global markets or transportation routes, particularly due to the imposition of U.S. and retaliatory tariffs; the impact of market and category declines, and the company's product and geographic mix on its ability to meet sales growth targets; the company's ability to successfully execute or realize the anticipated benefits of its strategic or transformational initiatives, including the ERP transition and the related timing and volume of shipment movement related to the ERP transition; the impact of the changing retail environment, including the growth of alternative retail channels and business models, and changing consumer preferences; intense competition in the company's markets; volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services; risks related to supply chain issues, product shortages and disruptions to the business, as a result of increased supply chain dependencies due to an expanded supplier network and a reliance on certain single-source suppliers; risks related to the company's use of and reliance on information technology systems, including potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches that result in the unauthorized disclosure of consumer, customer, employee or company information, business, service or operational disruptions, or that impact the company's financial results or financial reporting, or any resulting unfavorable outcomes, increased costs or legal proceedings; the ability of the company to innovate and to develop and introduce commercially successful products, or expand into adjacent categories and countries; the ability of the company to successfully manage global political, legal, tax and regulatory risks, including due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of regulatory convergence among different jurisdictions; lower revenue, increased costs, other financial statement impacts or reputational harm resulting from government actions, compliance with regulations, or any material costs imposed by changes in regulation; the company's ability to maintain its business reputation and the reputation of its brands and products; dependence on key customers and risks related to customer consolidation and ordering patterns; the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel, which may continue to be impacted by challenges in the labor market, such as increasing labor costs and sustained labor shortages; changes to our processes and procedures as a result of our digital capabilities and productivity enhancements that may result in changes to the company's internal controls over financial reporting; risks related to the company's acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company's interest in the Glad business and continued operation of the Glad business; risks related to international operations and international trade, including changing macroeconomic conditions as a result of inflation, volatile commodity prices and increases in raw and packaging materials prices, labor, energy and logistics; global economic or political instability; foreign currency fluctuations, such as devaluations, and foreign currency exchange rate controls; changes in governmental policies, including trade policy and tariffs, travel or immigration restrictions, new or additional tariffs, and price or other controls; labor claims and civil unrest; potential operational or supply chain disruptions from wars and military conflicts, including ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in the Middle East and/or Ukraine and rising tensions between China and Taiwan; potential negative impact and liabilities from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach; widespread health emergencies; and the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other government action or inaction, including the impacts of any prolonged U.S. government shutdown; the impact of climate change and other sustainability issues on sales, operating costs, reputation or stakeholder relationships; the impact of product liability claims, labor claims and other legal, governmental or tax proceedings, including in foreign jurisdictions and in connection with any product recalls; risks relating to acquisitions, new ventures and divestitures, and associated costs, including for asset impairment charges related to, among others, intangible assets, including trademarks and goodwill, integration costs and potential contingent liabilities related to those transactions; the accuracy of the company's estimates and assumptions on which its financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are based; risks related to our reliance on third-party service providers, including inability to meet cost savings or efficiencies, business or systems disruptions, and other liabilities, including legal or regulatory risk; environmental matters, including costs associated with the remediation and monitoring of past contamination, and possible increases in costs resulting from actions by relevant regulators, and the handling and/or transportation of hazardous substances; the company's ability to effectively utilize, assert and defend its intellectual property rights, and any infringement or claimed infringement by the company of third-party intellectual property rights; the effect of the company's indebtedness and credit rating on its business operations and financial results and the company's ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, as well as the cost of capital to the company; the company's ability to pay and declare dividends or repurchase its stock in the future; and the impacts of potential stockholder activism. The company's forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.

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Your Dream Job Awaits: Hidden Valley Ranch is Hiring Four "Ranch-bassadors" for a Flavor Quest Across Europe

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:01:00 -0700

Four superfans will have opportunity to taste, explore and document ranch's first official trip across the pond

Key Highlights:

What It Is: A dream opportunity with Hidden Valley® Ranch. The brand is recruiting four "Ranch-ambassadors" (two teams of two) to serve as on-the-ground cultural explorers.
Why It's Unique: This is a first-of-its-kind program in which ranch fans get paid to travel across Europe for seven weeks to experience and document how America's iconic flavor – ranch – pairs with international dishes.
When and Where: Europe during Summer 2026. Applications open March 31.
Perfect for: Ranch fans with a passion for food, travel, storytelling and content creation.

OAKLAND, Calif., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranch fans, grab your passports. This National Ranch Day, and in celebration of America's upcoming 250th anniversary, Hidden Valley Ranch is taking its biggest adventure yet. Today, the brand announced the Hidden Valley Ranch-bassador Program, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for ranch lovers to spread The Flavor of America abroad—and get paid while doing it.

Ranch dressing is a distinctly American creation: invented here, perfected here, obsessed over here. Yet much of the world has never experienced the zesty flavor Americans hold near and dear to their plates. So, in honor of America's 250th birthday, Hidden Valley Ranch is recruiting four fans to share their favorite flavor overseas for the first time ever.

Over seven weeks this summer, two Ranch-bassador duos will crisscross Europe as fork-first content creators, pairing ranch with local dishes and even sharing it with local people. It's a real job, with real pay, and a very real excuse to put ranch on everything. From Italian pizzas to British fish & chips, they'll see how well America's favorite ranch fuses with European specialties.

"This is more than a job — it's a cultural exchange powered by an incredibly versatile flavor," said Stacy Stokes, Vice President of Marketing at Hidden Valley Ranch. "Ranch is unmistakably American. As we celebrate America's 250th, we're sharing this original taste with the world and inviting our biggest fans to help us bring The Flavor of America abroad. Does ranch taste good on literally anything? We can't wait to find out."

The Ranch-bassadors will film the world's unfiltered reactions, from "wait… you're putting that on WHAT?" to "okay, that's actually incredible." Every stop, every bite, and every cultural crossover will be documented across social platforms. Along the way, the two teams will discover delicious food, meet new friends, and make the world their dipping cup.

Opportunity Overview:

Two (2) duos. Must apply as a pair and be comfortable sharing housing.
Duration is eight (8) weeks in Summer 2026.
Includes seven (7) weeks of international travel, all expenses paid. (Paid expenses include travel expenses like airfare, train travel, boarding, daily food stipend, activity stipend, etc)
Compensation for approximately forty hours of time a week
Each duo will embark on a multi-country itinerary (route subject to change). Example itineraries include:
- United Kingdom/Northern Europe: London → Ireland → Iceland → France → Germany → Switzerland → Sweden
- United Kingdom/Southern Europe: London → Spain → Portugal → Italy → Croatia → Greece
Content will be published across social media (e.g., TikTok, Instagram and YouTube). All required equipment will be provided.
Weekly content expectations per team:
- Four (4) short‑form videos (e.g., Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
- One (1) long‑form YouTube episode
- Supporting photo and video assets captured throughout the journey

Applications open March 31, 2026. The brand is seeking outgoing, culturally curious individuals with a passion for food, travel, storytelling and content creation. Interested candidates can visit the countdown site hiddenvalley.com/ranchbassador and sign up to be notified as soon as the posting goes live.

To learn more about Hidden Valley Ranch, follow the brand @hidden.valley or visit hiddenvalley.com.

About Hidden Valley Ranch
Founded in 1954, Hidden Valley® Ranch (NYSE: CLX) is the original ranch dressing and America's favorite.* From classic bottles to seasoning packets and plant-powered options, Hidden Valley Ranch offers a variety of ways to enjoy the flavor fans love across meals and snacks. Find Hidden Valley products in stores nationwide or online. CLX-B
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hidden.valley
Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@hiddenvalleyranch

Learn more at HiddenValley.com
*Based on IRI unit sales data for L52WE 6/29/25.

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Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.24 Per Share

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:06:00 -0800

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.24 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable May 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 22, 2026.

Clorox has a long history of providing value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments and annual dividend increases.

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

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Clorox to Present at 2026 Citi Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:15:00 -0800

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Luc Bellet will participate in a fireside chat at the Citi Global Consumer & Retail Conference in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Mar. 9. A live webcast of the presentation will begin at 8:45 a.m. ET (5:45 a.m. PT) and can be accessed on the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

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The Clorox Company Unveils Home Care Redefined: A Look at How Americans Are Reimagining Time, Wellness, and Convenience at Home

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800

Report underscores the evolution of home care from a string of chores into a meaningful source of accomplishment, satisfaction, and self‑care
Awareness of the home's influence on family health is rising, and younger generations are taking a more proactive, wellness‑focused approach to home care
Convenience is being reimagined: consumers now value ease and enjoyment over sheer speed in their everyday routines

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced the release of Home Care Redefined, a first-of-its-kind report designed to define the evolving landscape of consumer home care. Drawing on extensive consumer research and insights, the report details how Americans are caring for their time, their health, and their well-being at home, both today and in the future.

Report reframes home care beyond chores as a source of accomplishment, satisfaction, and self‑care

"Consumers' expectations of home care have fundamentally changed," said Oksana Sobol, vice president of marketing insights at The Clorox Company. "When time and money feel more precious than ever, people are looking for superior experiences that feel worthwhile, supportive, and even rewarding."

Key Findings
Organized in three sections — Time at Home, Wellness at Home, and Convenience at Home — the Home Care Redefined report explores each theme from a now, next, and future perspective, offering a holistic view of current consumer realities and emerging trends.

Time & Tempo: Cleaning's Upbeat Rhythm

Americans are cleaning more often, spending 5.6 hours a week on average (up from 5 hours in 2016) and adding two additional cleaning sessions to their weekly routines. The increase is even more pronounced among parents and pet parents.
How people clean has also transformed. In-the-flow cleaning is now the top way Americans clean. Rather than dedicating large blocks of time to chores, people are integrating quick, purposeful cleaning moments throughout the day.

More than Messes: New Reasons to Clean

Cleaning is no longer just about functional outcomes like removing stains or disinfecting. Most consumers say social and emotional factors are now top reasons why they clean. Additionally, 60 percent of Americans view cleaning as a way to boost their mood and confidence.
With more time at home, consumers are increasingly prioritizing their wellbeing, and cleaning is becoming a secret weapon for their mental health – and a way to find peace and control in an increasingly volatile world.

Main Character Energy: Joy in the Journey

Gen Z is helping everyone change the narrative on everyday tasks — like Girl Dinner, Mental Health Walks, and Giving the Dishes a Bath — by turning them into small moments of joy that emphasize experiences rather than just outcomes.
Convenience is no longer about just getting things done faster; it's about making tasks easier and more enjoyable. Convenience is also about simplicity, evidenced by the three out of four consumers (74%) who prefer multi-purpose cleaners like wipes and sprays over specialized ones.

Gen Z, Gen Zen: Minimal Effort, Maximum Vibes

Gen Z brings a new outlook to cleaning, with nearly half (49%) looking forward to it (vs. 18% of older consumers) and 41% feeling that simple tasks like wiping surfaces are sufficient.
From social media‑inspired routines to #oddlysatisfying results, cultural influence is shaping expectations, highlighting simplicity, versatility, and visible payoff.

Whole Home Cleaning: Thinking Beyond the Surface

Consumers are beginning to understand how their home environment affects their health, driving interest in whole‑home air and water filtration and pollution‑control systems. Today, 89% manage their air quality at least weekly.

Scent & Status: The Vibe of a Clean Home

Eighty‑nine percent of people say a clean‑smelling home boosts their self‑image, and younger consumers increasingly want solutions that enhance their home environment, including the 21% who prefer trash bags that match their décor and atmosphere.

Why it Matters
As people's relationship with home is changing, so is their engagement with home care. Better meeting consumers' health, convenience, and wellbeing needs will demand new benefits, seamless shopping experiences, product innovation, and smarter and friendlier technology – all with a sprinkling of moments that bring joy along the way.

"This report shows how home is more than a place — it's a reflection of people's lives, values, and aspirations," Sobol added. "That's why as people spend more time within their homes, we're committed to easing challenges and sparking joy in even the smallest moments. For us, it's never just about cleaning, trash, or home management — it's about helping people thrive."

About the Report
Home Care Redefined was developed in collaboration with Human8 and is grounded in proprietary research from The Clorox Company, alongside broader industry insights. Unless otherwise noted, findings are based on the Clorox Cleaning Behavior Monitor.

To read the complete Home Care Redefined report and explore the latest insights into the future of home care, visit https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/home-care-redefined/

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

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Clorox to Present at 2026 CAGNY Conference

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:15:00 -0800

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that Chair and Chief Executive Officer Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Luc Bellet will be featured speakers at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York's (CAGNY) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, Feb. 19. A live webcast of the presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) and can be accessed on the company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

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Clorox Reports Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Results, Confirms Outlook

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:10:00 -0800

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended December 31, 2025.

Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Summary

Following is a summary of key results for the second quarter. All comparisons are with the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Net sales decreased 1% to $1.67 billion, primarily driven by lower consumption and partially offset by shipments ahead of consumption for several businesses. Organic sales¹decreased 1%.
Gross margin decreased 60 basis points to 43.2% from 43.8% in the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by higher manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by cost savings.
Diluted net earnings per share (diluted EPS) decreased 16% to $1.29 from $1.54 in the year-ago quarter. This includes lapping cyberattack insurance recoveries, as well as lower costs related to the company's investment in its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements in the current period.
Adjusted EPS¹ decreased 10% to $1.39 from $1.55 in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to lapping tax rate benefits in the prior period and lower gross profit.
Year-to-date net cash provided by operations was $404 million compared to $401 million in the year-ago period, representing a 1% increase.

"Our second‑quarter results were generally in line with our expectations and reflect continued progress against our strategic priorities. These results support our ability to reaffirm our fiscal year outlook in what remains a challenging and volatile environment," said Chair and CEO Linda Rendle. "We remain laser-focused on executing our back-half plans, supported by a strong slate of innovation and investments. At the same time, we are advancing our transformation and are excited to expand our leadership position in health and hygiene through our recently announced acquisition of GOJO Industries. We are well positioned to deliver more consistent, profitable growth and long-term shareholder value."

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this press release for more details.

¹Organic sales growth / (decrease) and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See Non-GAAP Financial Information at the end of this press release for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

Strategic and Operational Highlights

The following are recent strategic and operational highlights:

Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, adding Purell® to the company's portfolio of trusted brands and expanding its position in health and hygiene for consumers and businesses around the world.
Successfully completed the final phase of its U.S. ERP implementation in January, marking a major milestone in the company's digital transformation.
Introduced new products across its portfolio, including the new allergen-neutralizing platform, Clorox PURE, expanded scent offerings for Clorox Scentiva Bleach, Glad's first liquid-locking ForceFlex MaxStrength LeakGuard Trash Bags, Burt's Bees' trend-forward Lip Butter and Lip Oil, along with limited-edition holiday offerings such as Kingsford Christmas Coal and Burt's Bees holiday gift sets.
The company was named among America's Most Responsible Companies in 2026 by Newsweek.

Key Segment Results

The following is a summary of key second-quarter results by reportable segment. All comparisons are with the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Health and Wellness (Cleaning; Professional Products)

Net sales increased 2%, driven by 2 points of higher volume, primarily due to incremental shipments related to the final phase of the ERP transition and strong shipments in Professional Products.
Segment adjusted EBIT² decreased 2%, primarily due to higher manufacturing and logistics costs, partially offset by higher net sales.

Household (Bags and Wraps; Cat Litter; Grilling)

Net sales decreased 6%, driven by 3 points of lower volume and 3 points of unfavorable price mix. The volume decrease was primarily due to lower consumption. Unfavorable price mix was primarily due to a shift to larger sizes in Bags and Wraps.
Segment adjusted EBIT decreased 54%, mainly due to higher manufacturing and logistics costs and lower net sales, partially offset by cost savings.

Lifestyle (Food; Water Filtration; Natural Personal Care)

Net sales decreased 5%, driven by 5 points of lower volume primarily due to lower consumption.
Segment adjusted EBIT increased 3%, primarily due to lower advertising investments and partially offset by lower net sales.

International (Sales Outside the U.S.)

Net sales increased 7%, mainly driven by favorable price mix, favorable foreign exchange rates and higher volume. Organic sales grew 5%.
Segment adjusted EBIT increased 48%, primarily due to higher net sales and cost savings.

² Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Information at the end of this press release for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

The company is maintaining its full-year outlook for net sales, gross margin and adjusted EPS. The impact of the order fulfillment challenges experienced earlier in the year, which led to consumption and market share losses, keeps the company's current expectations in the lower end of the range. This outlook does not include the impact from the company's acquisition of GOJO Industries, which is currently expected to close before the end of fiscal year 2026.  

The most significant driver of the company's fiscal year 2026 outlook is a transitory one. The company shipped about two weeks of inventory ahead of consumption at the end of the fourth-quarter of fiscal year 2025 as retailers built inventory in advance of its ERP transition. The company expected retailers to draw down on these inventories in the first quarter of this fiscal year, resulting in year-over-year shipments decline. From a year-over-year sales growth perspective, the reduction in sales from this inventory draw down translates to about 7.5 points of decline in fiscal year 2026 as compared to the higher base in fiscal year 2025. Inventory draw down is expected to reduce fiscal year 2026 earnings per share by about 90 cents. In comparison to the higher base in fiscal year 2025, this results in a year-over-year reduction of about 30% to fiscal year 2026 diluted earnings per share and about 23% to fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share.

The company is confirming the following elements of its fiscal year 2026 outlook:

The company still expects net sales to be down 6% to 10%, including less than a point of negative impact from the divestiture of its VMS business. Organic sales are still expected to decrease 5% to 9%, including a negative impact of about 7.5 points related to the reversal of the impact from incremental shipments associated with the ERP transition in the prior year.
Gross margin is still expected to be down 50 to 100 basis points. The reversal of the impact from incremental shipments associated with ERP transition in the prior fiscal year is expected to result in about 100 basis points of headwinds.
Selling and administrative expenses are still expected to be about 16% of net sales. It continues to include about 90 basis points of impact from the company's strategic investments in digital capabilities and productivity enhancements.
Advertising and sales promotion spending is still expected to be about 11% of net sales, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to invest behind its brands.
The company's effective tax rate is still expected to be about 24%.
Fiscal year diluted EPS is still expected to be between $5.60 and $5.95, a year-over-year decrease of 14% to 9%, respectively. This includes the negative impact of about 90 cents related to the reversal of the impact from incremental shipments associated with the ERP transition in the prior fiscal year.
Adjusted EPS is still expected to be between $5.95 and $6.30, or a decrease between 23% and 18%, respectively. Adjusted EPS excludes the long-term strategic investment in digital capabilities and productivity enhancements, estimated to be about 35 cents. This includes the negative impact of about 90 cents related to the reversal of the impact from incremental shipments associated with the ERP transition in the prior fiscal year.


Net sales (percentage change versus the year ago period)
	Fiscal year 2025 full year	Fiscal year 2026 full year outlook
	Impact	Low	High
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)	0 %	(10) %	(6) %
Add: Foreign Exchange	—	—	—
Add/(Subtract): Divestitures/acquisitions	5	<1	<1
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)	5 %	(9) %	(5) %

Note: Approximate impact from incremental shipments related to ERP transition	3.5 %	(7.5) %	(7.5) %


Diluted earnings per share
	Fiscal year 2025 full year	Fiscal year 2026 full year outlook
	Impact	Low	High
As estimated (GAAP)	$ 6.52	$ 5.60	$ 5.95
Loss on divestiture	0.94	—	—
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries	(0.42)	—	—
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment	0.68	0.35	0.35
As adjusted (non-GAAP)	$ 7.72	$ 5.95	$ 6.30

Note: Approximate impact from incremental shipments related to ERP transition	$ 0.90	$ (0.90)	$ (0.90)

Clorox Earnings Conference Call Schedule

At approximately 4:15 p.m. ET today, Clorox will post prepared management remarks regarding its second quarter fiscal year 2026 results.

At 5 p.m. ET today, the company will host a live Q&A audio webcast with Chair and CEO Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Luc Bellet to discuss the results.

Links to the live (and archived) webcast, press release and prepared remarks can be found at Clorox Quarterly Results.

For More Detailed Financial Information

Visit the company's Quarterly Results for the following:

Supplemental unaudited volume and sales growth information
Supplemental unaudited gross margin drivers information
Supplemental unaudited cash flow information and free cash flow reconciliation
Supplemental unaudited reconciliation of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted EBIT
Supplemental unaudited reconciliation of adjusted earnings per share (EPS)

Note: Percentage and basis-point, or point, changes noted in this press release are calculated based on rounded numbers, except for per-share data and the effective tax rate.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, the planned acquisition of GOJO and the timing thereof, the expected impact of the planned acquisition on the company's net sales, earnings performance, profitability, cash flow, leverage and other financial measures, and any such forward-looking statements involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, including as a result of the GOJO acquisition, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as "could," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "predicts," and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management's expectations, are described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as updated from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include, but are not limited to: occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the GOJO acquisition agreement; the risk that the conditions to the completion of the proposed acquisition (including regulatory approval) are not satisfied in a timely manner or at all; the risks arising from the integration of the GOJO business; the uncertainty of rating agency actions; the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the proposed acquisition may not be realized when expected or at all; the risk that the proposed acquisition may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the risk of unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed acquisition, including the costs of financing; the risk of litigation related to the proposed acquisition, including resulting expense or delay; the risks related to disruption to ongoing business operations of the company and GOJO and diversion of time of management of the company and GOJO as a result of the proposed acquisition; the risk that the proposed acquisition may have an adverse effect on the ability of the company and GOJO to retain key personnel, customers and suppliers; the risk that the credit ratings of the company decline following the proposed acquisition; the risk that the announcement or the consummation of the proposed acquisition has a negative effect on the market price of the common stock of the company or on the company's or GOJO's operating results; unfavorable general economic and geopolitical conditions beyond our control, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, wage pressures, fuel and energy costs, interest rate fluctuations, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, weather events or natural disasters, disease outbreaks or pandemics, terrorism, and unstable geopolitical conditions, including ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in various parts of the world, as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and uncertainty as a result of a number of these and other factors, including actual and potential shifts in U.S. and foreign trade policies, including as a result of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners, especially China, particularly as a result of the imposition of U.S. and retaliatory tariffs; the impact of market and category declines, and the company's product and geographic mix on its ability to meet sales growth targets; the company's ability to successfully execute or realize the anticipated benefits of its strategic or transformational initiatives, including the ERP transition and the related timing and volume of shipment movement related to the ERP transition; the impact of the changing retail environment, including the growth of alternative retail channels and business models, and changing consumer preferences; intense competition in the company's markets; volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services; risks related to supply chain issues, product shortages and disruptions to the business, as a result of increased supply chain dependencies due to an expanded supplier network and a reliance on certain single-source suppliers; risks related to the company's use of and reliance on information technology systems, including potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches that result in the unauthorized disclosure of consumer, customer, employee or company information, business, service or operational disruptions, or that impact the company's financial results or financial reporting, or any resulting unfavorable outcomes, increased costs or legal proceedings; the ability of the company to innovate and to develop and introduce commercially successful products, or expand into adjacent categories and countries; the ability of the company to successfully manage global political, legal, tax and regulatory risks, including due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of regulatory convergence among different jurisdictions; lower revenue, increased costs, other financial statement impacts or reputational harm resulting from government actions, compliance with regulations, or any material costs imposed by changes in regulation; the company's ability to maintain its business reputation and the reputation of its brands and products; dependence on key customers and risks related to customer consolidation and ordering patterns; the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel, which may continue to be impacted by challenges in the labor market, such as increasing labor costs and sustained labor shortages; changes to our processes and procedures as a result of our digital capabilities and productivity enhancements that may result in changes to the company's internal controls over financial reporting; risks related to the company's acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company's interest in the Glad business and continued operation of the Glad business; risks related to international operations and international trade, including changing macroeconomic conditions as a result of inflation, volatile commodity prices and increases in raw and packaging materials prices, labor, energy and logistics; global economic or political instability; foreign currency fluctuations, such as devaluations, and foreign currency exchange rate controls; changes in governmental policies, including trade policy and tariffs, travel or immigration restrictions, new or additional tariffs, and price or other controls; labor claims and civil unrest; potential operational or supply chain disruptions from wars and military conflicts, including ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in the Middle East and/or Ukraine and rising tensions between China and Taiwan; potential negative impact and liabilities from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach; widespread health emergencies; and the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other government action or inaction, including the impacts of any prolonged U.S. government shutdown; the impact of climate change and other sustainability issues on sales, operating costs, reputation or stakeholder relationships; the impact of product liability claims, labor claims and other legal, governmental or tax proceedings, including in foreign jurisdictions and in connection with any product recalls; risks relating to acquisitions, new ventures and divestitures, and associated costs, including for asset impairment charges related to, among others, intangible assets, including trademarks and goodwill; and the ability to complete announced transactions, including the acquisition of GOJO, and, if completed, integration costs and potential contingent liabilities related to those transactions; the accuracy of the company's estimates and assumptions on which its financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are based; risks related to our reliance on third-party service providers, including inability to meet cost savings or efficiencies, business or systems disruptions, and other liabilities, including legal or regulatory risk; environmental matters, including costs associated with the remediation and monitoring of past contamination, and possible increases in costs resulting from actions by relevant regulators, and the handling and/or transportation of hazardous substances; the company's ability to effectively utilize, assert and defend its intellectual property rights, and any infringement or claimed infringement by the company of third-party intellectual property rights; the effect of the company's indebtedness and credit rating on its business operations and financial results and the company's ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, as well as the cost of capital to the company; the company's ability to pay and declare dividends or repurchase its stock in the future; and the impacts of potential stockholder activism.

The company's forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains non-GAAP financial information related to organic sales growth / (decrease), adjusted EPS and segment adjusted EBIT for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, as well as organic sales growth/(decrease) and adjusted EPS outlook for fiscal year 2026. The reasons management believes these measures are useful to investors are described below. Certain non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in determining incentive compensation.
Clorox defines organic sales growth / (decrease) as GAAP net sales growth / (decrease) excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes and any acquisitions or divestitures.
Organic sales growth/(decrease) outlook for fiscal year 2026 excludes less than a point of negative impact from the divestiture of its VMS business and foreign exchange rate changes.
Management believes that the presentation of organic sales growth / (decrease) is useful to investors because it excludes sales from any acquisitions and divestitures, which results in a comparison of sales only from the businesses that the company was operating and expects to continue to operate throughout the relevant periods, and the company's estimate of the impact of foreign exchange rate changes, which are difficult to predict and out of the control of the company and management. However, organic sales growth / (decrease) may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments.
Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted earnings per share that excludes or has otherwise been adjusted for significant items that are nonrecurring or unusual. The income tax effect on non-GAAP items is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.
Adjusted EPS is supplemental information that management uses to help evaluate the company's historical and prospective financial performance on a consistent basis over time. Management believes that by adjusting for certain items affecting comparability of performance over time, such as the pension settlement charge, incremental costs and insurance recoveries related to the August 2023 cyberattack, asset impairments, charges related to the digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment, transaction and integration costs related to acquisitions, significant losses related to divestitures and other nonrecurring or unusual items, investors and management are able to gain additional insight into the company's underlying operating performance on a consistent basis over time. However, adjusted EPS may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments.
Adjusted EBIT represents earnings (losses) before income taxes excluding interest income, interest expense and other significant items that are nonrecurring or unusual (such as the pension settlement charge, incremental costs, net of insurance recoveries, related to the August 2023 cyberattack, asset impairments, charges related to the digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment, transaction and integration costs related to acquisitions, significant losses related to divestitures and other nonrecurring or unusual items impacting comparability during the period). The company uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance, and allocate resources to each segment. Management believes that the presentation of adjusted EBIT excluding these items is useful to investors to assess operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of the items that management believes do not directly reflect the performance of each segment's underlying operations. However, adjusted EBIT may not be the same as similar measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation or differences in which items are incorporated into these adjustments.
The reconciliation tables below refer to the equivalent GAAP measures adjusted as applicable for the following items:

Digital Capabilities and Productivity Enhancements Investment

As announced in August 2021, the company plans to invest in transformative technologies and processes over a five-year period. This investment began in fiscal year 2022, and includes replacement of the company's ERP system and transitioning to a cloud-based platform as well as the implementation of a suite of other digital technologies. The total incremental transformational investment is expected to be approximately $580 million. It is expected that these implementations will generate efficiencies and transform the company's operations in the areas of supply chain, digital commerce, innovation, brand building and more over the long term.

Of the total investment, approximately 75% is expected to represent incremental operating costs primarily recorded within selling and administrative expenses to be adjusted from reported EPS for purposes of disclosing adjusted EPS through fiscal year 2026. About 70% of these operating costs are expected to be related to the implementation of the ERP, with the remaining costs primarily related to the implementation of complementary technologies.

Due to the nature, scope and magnitude of this investment, these costs are considered by management to represent incremental transformational costs above the historical normal level of spending for information technology to support operations. Since these strategic investments, including incremental operating costs, will cease at the end of the investment period, are not expected to recur in the foreseeable future and are not considered representative of the company's underlying operating performance, the company's management believes presenting these costs as an adjustment in the non-GAAP results provides additional information to investors about trends in the company's operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons. It also allows investors to view underlying operating results in the same manner as they are viewed by company management.

The following table provides reconciliation of organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP) to net sales growth / (decrease), the most comparable GAAP measure:

	Three months ended December 31, 2025
	Percentage change versus the year-ago period
	Health and Wellness	Household	Lifestyle	International	Total Company⁽¹⁾
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)	2 %	(6) %	(5) %	7 %	(1) %
Add: Foreign exchange	—	—	—	(2)	—
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)	2 %	(6) %	(5) %	5 %	(1) %


⁽¹⁾	Total Company includes Corporate and Other. Corporate and Other includes the results of the Better Health VMS business through the date of divestiture.

The following tables provide reconciliations of adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) to diluted earnings per share, the most comparable GAAP measure:

	Diluted earnings per share
	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024	% Change
As reported (GAAP)	$ 1.29	$ 1.54	(16) %
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries⁽¹⁾	—	(0.15)
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment⁽²⁾	0.10	0.16
As adjusted (non-GAAP)	$ 1.39	$ 1.55	(10) %


⁽¹⁾	During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the company recognized approximately $25 ($19 after tax) of insurance recoveries related to the cyberattack.
⁽²⁾	During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the company incurred approximately $17 ($13 after tax), and during the three months ended December 31, 2024, the company incurred approximately $26 ($20 after tax) of operating expenses related to its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment. The expenses relate to the following:

	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024
External consulting fees^(a)	$ 14	$ 17
IT project personnel costs^(b)	1	2
Other^(c)	2	7
Total	$ 17	$ 26


^(a)	Comprised of third-party consulting fees incurred to assist in the project management and end-to-end systems integration of this transformative investment. The company relies on consultants for certain capabilities required for these programs that the company does not maintain internally. These costs support the implementation of these programs incremental to the company's normal IT costs and will not be incurred following implementation.
^(b)	Comprised of labor costs associated with internal IT project management teams that are utilized to oversee the new system implementations. Given the magnitude and transformative nature of the implementations planned, the necessary project management costs are incremental to the historical levels of spend and will no longer be incurred subsequent to implementation. As a result of this long-term strategic investment, the company considers these costs not reflective of the ongoing costs to operate its business.
^(c)	Comprised of various other expenses associated with the company's new system implementations, including company personnel dedicated to the project that have been backfilled with either permanent or temporary resources in positions that are considered part of normal operating expenses.

	Full year 2026 outlook (estimated range)
	Diluted earnings per share
	Low	High
As estimated (GAAP)	$ 5.60	$ 5.95
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment⁽³⁾	0.35	0.35
As adjusted (non-GAAP)	$ 5.95	$ 6.30


⁽³⁾	In fiscal year 2026, the company expects to incur approximately $60 ($46 after tax) of operating expenses related to its digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment.

The following table provides reconciliation of adjusted EBIT (non-GAAP) to earnings before income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure:

	Reconciliation of earnings before income taxes to adjusted EBIT
	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024
Earnings before income taxes	$ 215	$ 237
Interest income	(1)	(2)
Interest expense	25	22
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries	—	(25)
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment	17	26
Adjusted EBIT	$ 256	$ 258

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
Dollars in millions, except per share data
	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024
Net sales	$ 1,673	$ 1,686
Cost of products sold	951	948
Gross profit	722	738
Selling and administrative expenses	262	280
Advertising costs	190	191
Research and development costs	29	31
Interest expense	25	22
Other (income) expense, net	1	(23)
Earnings before income taxes	215	237
Income tax expense	54	43
Net earnings	161	194
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	1
Net earnings attributable to Clorox	$ 157	$ 193

Net earnings per share attributable to Clorox
Basic net earnings per share	$ 1.29	$ 1.55
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 1.29	$ 1.54

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)
Basic	121,602	123,766
Diluted	121,915	124,662

Reportable Segment Information
(Unaudited)
Dollars in millions

	Net sales
	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024	% Change⁽¹⁾
Health and Wellness	$ 643	$ 628	2 %
Household	419	446	(6)
Lifestyle	321	338	(5)
International	294	274	7
Reportable segment total	1,677	1,686
Corporate and Other	(4)	—	100
Total	$ 1,673	$ 1,686	(1) %

	Segment adjusted EBIT
	Three months ended
	12/31/2025	12/31/2024	% Change⁽¹⁾
Health and Wellness	$ 190	$ 193	(2) %
Household	22	48	(54) %
Lifestyle	72	70	3 %
International	31	21	48 %
Reportable segment total	315	332
Corporate and Other	(59)	(74)
Interest income	1	2
Interest expense	(25)	(22)
Cyberattack costs, net of insurance recoveries⁽²⁾	—	25
Digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment⁽³⁾	(17)	(26)
Earnings before income taxes	$ 215	$ 237	(9) %


(1)	Percentages based on rounded numbers.
(2)	Represents cyberattack insurance recoveries of $25 ($19 after tax) for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
(3)	Represents expenses related to the company's digital capabilities and productivity enhancements investment of $17 ($13 after tax) and $26 ($20 after tax) for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Dollars in millions
			12/31/2025	6/30/2025	12/31/2024
			(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$ 227	$ 167	$ 290
	Receivables, net		671	821	603
	Inventories, net		608	523	592
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		222	97	147
		Total current assets	1,728	1,608	1,632
Property, plant and equipment, net			1,247	1,267	1,242
Operating lease right-of-use assets			368	333	362
Goodwill			1,231	1,229	1,219
Trademarks, net			502	502	501
Other intangible assets, net			54	64	73
Other assets			483	558	548
Total assets			$ 5,613	$ 5,561	$ 5,577

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
	Notes and loans payable		$ 307	$ 4	$ 189
	Current operating lease liabilities		83	87	81
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		1,957	1,828	1,460
		Total current liabilities	2,347	1,919	1,730
Long-term debt			2,486	2,484	2,483
Long-term operating lease liabilities			341	305	339
Other liabilities			385	351	882
Deferred income taxes			19	20	22
		Total liabilities	5,578	5,079	5,456
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock			—	—	—
Common stock			131	131	131
Additional paid-in capital			1,304	1,319	1,287
Retained earnings			190	432	68
Treasury stock			(1,591)	(1,404)	(1,346)
Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income			(159)	(157)	(181)
		Total Clorox stockholders' (deficit) equity	(125)	321	(41)
Noncontrolling interests			160	161	162
Total stockholders' equity			35	482	121
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$ 5,613	$ 5,561	$ 5,577

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Fresh Step and Ariana Madix Help Singles "Date Cats, Not Humans" This Valentine's Day with First-Ever Dating App Cat Adoption Takeover

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800

Starting February 3, dating app users can swipe right on adoptable cats from Best Friends Animal Society

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, Fresh Step and self-professed cat lover Ariana Madix are inspiring singles to skip the drama that comes with dating humans and look for a love connection with an adoptable cat. In this new campaign, "Date Cats, Not Humans," singles are served the perfect solution to their Valentine's Day woes: starting Feb. 3, adoptable cats from leading national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society will take over a dating platform in a first-of-its-kind partnership. Users will have the opportunity to "swipe right" and make a real connection with a feline friend, with Fresh Step providing free litter to new cat parents and covering cat adoption fees during Valentine's Day weekend.

New research from Fresh Step and YouGov* confirms what cat lovers already know: having a cat doesn't hurt your dating life. It helps. Cat owners are more willing to share their emotions and vulnerabilities, and more likely to get a "swipe right," especially from fellow cat owners. This Valentine's Day, to celebrate this connection between cats and their people, Fresh Step and Best Friends join forces to find homes for adoptable cats.

Why are cats the key to dating happiness?
A new study commissioned by Fresh Step reveals that having a cat doesn't replace a romantic partner. It might actually make you a better one.

Cat owners are more open to connection. Only 8% say they can't trust anyone with their emotions, compared to 16% of non-cat owners. They're also less likely to deal with emotions in isolation (11% vs. 19% of non-cat owners).
They might even have a leg up in the dating world. Cat owners are more than five times as likely to have swiped right on someone specifically because they had a cat in their photos (11% vs. 2% of non-cat owners). And among dating app users, nearly 1 in 4 cat owners (24%) say a cat photo would make them more likely to match, compared to just 11% of overall dating app users.

The takeaway? Date a cat, not a human… so you can be a better partner.

How Can I Adopt?
Simply open your participating dating app or visit bestfriends.org/FreshStep starting Feb. 3, where you can view adoptable cats through Best Friends, as well as available cats in shelters nationwide.

For the month of February, Fresh Step will provide a coupon for a month of free litter to everyone who adopts a cat with Best Friends, redeemable at Walmart or on Walmart.com, Fresh Step's clay clumping litter promises to keep your litter box smelling fresh with paw-activated odor control, so new cat parents can focus on the joys of bringing their new Valentine home. Plus, during Valentine's Day weekend (Feb. 13-16), Fresh Step will cover cat adoption fees for cats adopted through the organization's locations in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Northwest Arkansas, Salt Lake City, and the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT.

"Cat love is honest, constant, and deeply rewarding," said Deb Crandall, Marketing Lead for Fresh Step. "This Valentine's Day, Fresh Step is flipping the script on modern dating and helping singles find meaningful connection by adopting a cat. With Ariana Madix and Best Friends Animal Society, we're proving that some of the best matches aren't made over dinner – they're made at the rescue."

"Best Friends is on a mission to take the country no-kill, which means saving every healthy, treatable pet in shelters," said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. "Our data shows that cat lifesaving is at an all-time high, but there's still work to be done. Every person who finds a feline match this Valentine's Day weekend will help us continue to move the needle until we reach a day where no cat unnecessarily dies."

Where Can I Learn More?
Follow the "Date Cats, Not Humans" campaign as long-form content, 30s and 15s cutdowns, and social teasers via @FreshStep on TikTok and Instagram. For more information on adoptable cats featured in the campaign, visit bestfriends.org or open a participating dating app to start swiping with purpose. Not on the apps? Visit bestfriends.org/FreshStep to browse adoptable cats nationwide.

How Is Fresh Step Modernizing for Today's Pet Owners?
The campaign is part of Fresh Step's brand refresh, focused on delivering a superior experience for today's pet owners. This includes packaging designed for easier in‑store and online shopping, along with product updates informed by what matters most to pet parents: clearer benefits, easier navigation, and the same strong odor control and reliable performance they trust. Grounded in deep consumer insights, these improvements reflect what pet owners value most—clarity, convenience, and confidence in products that work.

About Fresh Step | Fresh Step™ is a leading litter brand pursuing the well-being of cats and their people and strengthening the cat and human bond. As part of Fresh Step's commitment, the company has donated millions of dollars and over one million pounds of litter to over 1,400 shelters to help shelter cats feel more comfortable as they wait for their loving families. For more information, visit www.FreshStep.com. CLX CLX-B.

About Best Friends Animal Society | Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.

*All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2,617 US adults, among whom 835 were cat owners. Fieldwork was undertaken between January 12–14, 2026. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).

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Clorox Announces Acquisition of GOJO Industries, Makers of Purell®, Market Leader in Skin Health and Hygiene

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:05:00 -0800

Expands Clorox's position in health and hygiene to include skin hygiene

Clorox's scale, innovation and distribution capabilities poised to accelerate consumer growth for the Purell brand while GOJO's B2B reach and capabilities bolster Clorox's professional business

Acquisition is growth accretive and advances IGNITE strategy; further evolving Clorox's portfolio to strengthen its ability to deliver more consistent, profitable growth

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, a leader of skin health and hygiene solutions, for $2.25 billion in cash, including anticipated tax benefits valued at approximately $330 million for a net purchase price of $1.92 billion. Adding Purell to Clorox's portfolio of trusted brands expands Clorox's position in health and hygiene for consumers and institutional end users alike.

Founded in 1946 by Goldie and Jerry Lippman, GOJO has grown to nearly $800 million in annual sales and has a long history of delivering mid–single‑digit growth with a three-year CAGR of 5%. Its portfolio of hand hygiene solutions generates more than 80% of revenue through a broad and stable network of B2B distributors underpinned by roughly 20 million soap and sanitizer dispensers that drive recurring demand. The Purell brand - trusted for safe, effective hygiene - holds the #1 share position in hand sanitizer across both B2B and retail channels.

"GOJO's deep commitment to innovation and delivering superior value in skin hygiene has built Purell into one of the most trusted names in homes, healthcare facilities, schools and businesses around the world – a name that is virtually synonymous with skin hygiene. This strong foundation, coupled with a large installed base and deep relationships in the fast-growing B2B channel has driven decades of consistent performance," said Linda Rendle, chair and chief executive officer of The Clorox Company. "This is a compelling acquisition that evolves our portfolio and scales our fastest growing, most profitable operating segment – Health and Wellness - as we execute our IGNITE strategy to deliver long-term shareholder value."

"This is a momentous day for all of us at GOJO," said Carey Jaros, president and chief executive officer of GOJO Industries. "GOJO and Clorox are united by our shared commitment to make the world a cleaner and healthier place. I have long admired Clorox's ability to create great consumer brands and products that are beloved in households around the world. Clorox brings world-class consumer expertise, and they have the resources to accelerate our growth in retail channels. I'm incredibly excited about what's ahead as we combine our leading brands, talented organizations and complementary capabilities to deliver best-in-class health and hygiene solutions to customers across the world. And I'm proud to carry forward the 80-year legacy of the Lippman Kanfer Family, who founded and led the business for three generations in Northeast Ohio."

Strategic Rationale

The acquisition of GOJO is expected to deliver both near- and long-term strategic benefits to Clorox.

Advances Portfolio Evolution to Strengthen Strategic Advantage: Expands Clorox's position in health and hygiene with a renowned and trusted brand in Purell – expanding reach across B2B and retail channels.
Capitalizes on Attractive Category Tailwinds: Provides exposure to sizeable and growing categories underpinned by favorable macro and consumer tailwinds where brand trust provides differentiation.
Accelerates Purell's Growth Opportunities in Retail: Brings the renowned Purell brand into Clorox's strong portfolio of trusted consumer brands, where it will be able to benefit from Clorox's proven brand-building, consumer-led innovation, retailer relationships and distribution capabilities.
Drives Further Growth and Profitability with Enhanced B2B Reach & Capabilities: Combines GOJO's commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and regulatory capabilities with Clorox's strengths to create a best-in-class B2B platform.
Brings Together Two Complementary Organizations: Cultural and organizational compatibility with strong management team and talent creates a solid foundation to drive meaningful, long-term value. GOJO will continue to be based in Ohio, and strategic integration will help ensure the combined businesses and all customers realize the benefits of the companies' joint capabilities.

Delivers Strong Financial Returns

The transaction is expected to accelerate the financial performance of the company and create long-term shareholder value.

Contributes a recurring revenue and stable earnings base to Clorox
Accretive to growth and supports Clorox's long-term sales growth target of 3-5%
Poised to generate at least $50 million in run-rate cost synergies, leveraging Clorox's scale and holistic margin management capabilities
Accretive to Clorox's adjusted EBITDA margins after realization of run-rate cost synergies, neutral in the first year
Accretive to Clorox's adjusted EPS in the second year; neutral in the first year

Transaction Details

The transaction is valued at $2.25 billion, including anticipated tax benefits valued at approximately $330 million for a purchase price of $1.92 billion. The transaction value represents an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 11.9x net of anticipated tax benefits and an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 9.1x net of anticipated tax benefits and run-rate cost synergies.

Clorox plans to fund the transaction primarily through debt financing. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of Clorox's Fiscal Year 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

Excluding the impact from the transaction, Clorox reaffirms its fiscal year 2026 outlook for net sales, diluted EPS and adjusted EPS as provided in its Nov. 3, 2025 earnings release when the company guided to the lower end of the range.

"Our plans for the year remain on track, and we're confirming our top and bottom-line outlook. We remain laser‑focused on executing our back half plans, supported by a strong pipeline of innovation and a robust demand‑creation plan. Given the complementary business, operations and culture of GOJO Industries, we are excited to seamlessly integrate this acquisition while staying on track to achieve our strategic and financial priorities," said Rendle.

As previously announced, the company will host a live Q&A audio webcast for analysts at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 3 to discuss in further detail its second-quarter financial results.

Conference Call and Webcast for This Transaction

Clorox will host a live webcast to discuss the transaction with Chair and CEO Linda Rendle and Chief Financial Officer Luc Bellet today at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. Access to the webcast, along with this press release and supporting slide presentation, will be available and archived on the Clorox Investor Site.

Advisors
Centerview Partners LLC is acting as Clorox's financial advisor in this transaction, with Cooley LLP acting as legal advisor. Harris Williams LLC is acting as GOJO Industries' financial advisor with Jones Day acting as legal advisor.

About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric innovation, the company is committed to delivering clearly superior experiences through its trusted brands including Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

About GOJO
GOJO was founded in 1946 by Goldie and Jerry Lippman, whose GOJO® Hand Cleaner helped rubber factory workers safely and effectively remove carbon black and grease. From the invention of Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer to the world's first touch-free soap dispenser, for nearly 80 years, GOJO has continued to use science-based innovation to keep people healthy and well. Today, GOJO and Purell soaps, hand sanitizers, and surface products continue to set the standard for consumers, hospitals, schools and restaurants. GOJO is headquartered in Akron, Ohio and manufactures its products in Northeast Ohio.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, statements related to our fiscal 2026 full year outlook, the planned acquisition of GOJO and the timing thereof, the ability to obtain regulatory approval and meet other closing conditions for the planned acquisition, the expected impact of the planned acquisition on the company's net sales, earnings performance, profitability, cash flow, leverage and other financial measures, expectations regarding growth potential in various products, geographies and market categories, including the impact from a more diversified portfolio of brands and business mix, the realization of anticipated synergies, margin expansion and adjusted earnings per share accretion from the acquisition, the terms, timing and scope of the expected financing in connection with the acquisition, the aggregate amount of indebtedness of the company following the closing of the acquisition, and the ability to retain key personnel, and any such forward-looking statements involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, including as a result of the GOJO acquisition, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as "could," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will," "predicts," and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management's expectations, are described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as updated from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include, but are not limited to: occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the GOJO acquisition agreement; the risk that the conditions to the completion of the proposed acquisition (including regulatory approval) are not satisfied in a timely manner or at all; the risks arising from the integration of the GOJO business; the uncertainty of rating agency actions; the risk that the anticipated benefits and synergies of the proposed acquisition may not be realized when expected or at all; the risk that the proposed acquisition may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the risk of unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed acquisition; the risk of litigation related to the proposed acquisition, including resulting expense or delay; the risks related to disruption to ongoing business operations of the company and GOJO and diversion of time of management of the company and GOJO as a result of the proposed acquisition; the risk that the proposed acquisition may have an adverse effect on the ability of the company and GOJO to retain key personnel, customers and suppliers; the risk that the credit ratings of the company decline following the proposed acquisition; the risk that the announcement or the consummation of the proposed acquisition has a negative effect on the market price of the common stock of the company or on the company's or GOJO's operating results; unfavorable general economic and geopolitical conditions beyond our control, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, wage pressures, fuel and energy costs, interest rate fluctuations, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, weather events or natural disasters, disease outbreaks or pandemics, terrorism, and unstable geopolitical conditions, including ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in the Middle East and/or Ukraine and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, as well as macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and uncertainty as a result of a number of these and other factors, including actual and potential shifts in U.S. and foreign trade policies, including as a result of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners, especially China, particularly as a result of the imposition of U.S. and retaliatory tariffs; the impact of market and category declines, and the company's product and geographic mix on its ability to meet sales growth targets; the company's ability to successfully execute or realize the anticipated benefits of its strategic or transformational initiatives, including the ERP transition and the related timing and volume of shipment movement related to the ERP transition; the impact of the changing retail environment, including the growth of alternative retail channels and business models, and changing consumer preferences; intense competition in the company's markets; volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services; risks related to supply chain issues, product shortages and disruptions to the business, as a result of increased supply chain dependencies due to an expanded supplier network and a reliance on certain single-source suppliers; risks related to the company's use of and reliance on information technology systems, including potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches that result in the unauthorized disclosure of consumer, customer, employee or company information, business, service or operational disruptions, or that impact the company's financial results or financial reporting, or any resulting unfavorable outcomes, increased costs or legal proceedings; the ability of the company to innovate and to develop and introduce commercially successful products, or expand into adjacent categories and countries; the ability of the company to successfully manage global political, legal, tax and regulatory risks, including due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of regulatory convergence among different jurisdictions; lower revenue, increased costs, other financial statement impacts or reputational harm resulting from government actions, compliance with regulations, or any material costs imposed by changes in regulation; the company's ability to maintain its business reputation and the reputation of its brands and products; dependence on key customers and risks related to customer consolidation and ordering patterns; the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel, which may continue to be impacted by challenges in the labor market, such as increasing labor costs and sustained labor shortages; changes to our processes and procedures as a result of our digital capabilities and productivity enhancements that may result in changes to the company's internal controls over financial reporting; risks related to the acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company's interest in the Glad business; risks related to international operations and international trade, including changing macroeconomic conditions as a result of inflation, volatile commodity prices and increases in raw and packaging materials prices, labor, energy and logistics; global economic or political instability; foreign currency fluctuations, such as devaluations, and foreign currency exchange rate controls; changes in governmental policies, including trade policy and tariffs, travel or immigration restrictions, new or additional tariffs, and price or other controls; labor claims and civil unrest; potential operational or supply chain disruptions from wars and military conflicts, including ongoing conflicts and rising tensions in the Middle East and/or Ukraine and rising tensions between China and Taiwan; potential negative impact and liabilities from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach; widespread health emergencies; and the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other government action or inaction, including the impacts of a prolonged U.S. government shutdown; the impact of climate change and other sustainability issues on sales, operating costs, reputation or stakeholder relationships; the impact of product liability claims, labor claims and other legal, governmental or tax proceedings, including in foreign jurisdictions and in connection with any product recalls; risks relating to acquisitions, new ventures and divestitures, and associated costs, including for asset impairment charges related to, among others, intangible assets, including trademarks and goodwill; and the ability to complete announced transactions, including the acquisition of GOJO, and, if completed, integration costs and potential contingent liabilities related to those transactions; the accuracy of the company's estimates and assumptions on which its financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are based; risks related to our reliance on third-party service providers, including inability to meet cost savings or efficiencies, business or systems disruptions, and other liabilities, including legal or regulatory risk; environmental matters, including costs associated with the remediation and monitoring of past contamination, and possible increases in costs resulting from actions by relevant regulators, and the handling and/or transportation of hazardous substances; the company's ability to effectively utilize, assert and defend its intellectual property rights, and any infringement or claimed infringement by the company of third-party intellectual property rights; the effect of the company's indebtedness and credit rating on its business operations and financial results and the company's ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, as well as the cost of capital to the company; the company's ability to pay and declare dividends or repurchase its stock in the future; and the impacts of potential stockholder activism.

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