Overview
- The deal includes about $330 million in anticipated tax benefits, implying a $1.92 billion purchase price.
- Clorox plans to fund the acquisition primarily with debt and targets closing before the end of its fiscal year 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other conditions.
- GOJO reports nearly $800 million in annual sales, with Purell holding the top market share in hand sanitizer across business-to-business and retail channels.
- GOJO will remain based in Northeast Ohio, where it employs roughly 1,100 people and operates plants in Akron, Ashland, Cuyahoga Falls and Wooster.
- Clorox leaders highlighted culture fit, manufacturing capabilities and potential long-term cost savings, though specifics on efficiencies have not been disclosed.