CLOROX CO /DE/ 8-K

What Happened

• Clorox Company (CLX) filed a Form 8-K on January 22, 2026 saying it posted an investor presentation about its planned purchase of the membership interest of GOJO Industries, Inc. and issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that reaffirms Clorox’s fiscal 2026 outlook for net sales, diluted EPS and adjusted EPS.
• The filing (Item 7.01) also includes standard Regulation FD and forward‑looking statements covering the GOJO transaction, expected impacts on sales, earnings, cash flow and leverage, and a detailed list of risks and assumptions.

Key Details

• Date filed: January 22, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and posted to Clorox’s investor relations site.
• Announcement covers Clorox’s planned acquisition of GOJO (membership interest purchase); timing, regulatory approvals and closing conditions remain subject to completion.
• Clorox reaffirmed its FY2026 outlook for net sales, diluted EPS and adjusted EPS in the January 22 press release.
• The filing highlights many potential risks that could affect outcomes, including regulatory approval, integration challenges, financing and credit‑rating effects, supply‑chain and macroeconomic factors, and litigation or other closing risks.

Why It Matters

• The acquisition of GOJO is a material strategic move that could affect Clorox’s future sales mix, margins, cash flow and leverage if completed; investors should note the company’s confirmation (reaffirmation) of its FY2026 guidance while the deal is pending.
• The transaction is conditional on regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and carries integration, financing and rating risks—Clorox’s 8‑K explicitly warns that actual results could differ materially.
• Retail investors should watch for further SEC filings and press releases for transaction terms, financing details, regulatory approvals, closing updates, and any changes to guidance or credit ratings.