CLX · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

CLOROX CO /DE/ · 2026-08-07 · Importance 44 · Surprise 60

The Clorox Company completed its acquisition of GOJO in April 2026. Clorox is integrating GOJO into its operations and internal control processes. GOJO was excluded from Clorox’s June 30, 2026 assessment of internal control over financial reporting under SEC guidance permitting exclusion of recently acquired businesses for up to one year. GOJO’s internal control and related processes had not been integrated into Clorox’s existing systems as of June 30, 2026.

Key facts

• Management has excluded GOJO from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2026 in accordance with SEC guidance permitting management to exclude recently acquired businesses from management's report on internal control over financial reporting, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition.
• In April 2026, the Company completed its acquisition of GOJO.
• GOJO's internal control over financial reporting and related processes have not been integrated into the Company’s existing systems and internal control over financial reporting.