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Clorox acquires GOJO to boost health platform

PRIVATEAug 22, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

The Clorox Company

Acquired Company

GOJO Industries

OaklandAkronOtherMedia And EntertainmentCommunity And LifestyleHealth Care

Description

The Clorox Company has successfully acquired GOJO Industries, now operating as Clorox Purell, enhancing its health and hygiene offerings. The acquisition, completed in April 2026, is projected to contribute significantly to Clorox's sales growth in fiscal 2027. Clorox anticipates that GOJO will positively impact earnings despite integration costs. The addition of GOJO reinforces Clorox’s commitment to health and hygiene, expecting a meaningful improvement in net sales.

Company Information

Company

The Clorox Company

Location

Oakland, California, United States

About

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 9,000 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2021 sales of $7.3 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® grilling products; Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt's Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality CALMTM, and NeoCell® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxProTM and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. More than 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The company has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, included on the Barron's 2021 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index and the 2021 Parity.org Best Places for Women to Advance list, among others. In support of its communities, The Clorox Company brands and its foundation contributed about $20 million in combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year 2021. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired GOJO Industries?

GOJO Industries was acquired by The Clorox Company, based in Oakland. The deal was reported on August 22, 2026. The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 9,000 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2021 sales of $7.3 billion. The Clorox Company is privately held and operates in Other.

When did The Clorox Company acquire GOJO Industries?

The Clorox Company's acquisition of GOJO Industries was reported on August 22, 2026. The Clorox Company has successfully acquired GOJO Industries, now operating as Clorox Purell, enhancing its health and hygiene offerings. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does GOJO Industries do?

GOJO is a Purpose-driven, 3rd generation Family Enterprise whose market-leading PURELL® soap, hand sanitizer, surface sprays and wipes are used around the world to fight germs and promote well-being. It is privately held, operating in Health Care, and is based in Akron.

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