UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date
of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 1, 2006
THE CLOROX COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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31-0595760 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1221 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612-1888
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(510) 271-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2.)
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set
forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On May 3, 2006, The Clorox Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006.
The full text of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers
On
May 1, 2006, Gerald E. “Jerry” Johnston advised the
Company that he would not return to his position as chairman and
chief executive officer.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 3, 2006 of The Clorox Company |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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THE CLOROX COMPANY |
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Date: May 3, 2006
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By:
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/s/ LAURA STEIN |
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Senior
Vice President – |
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General Counsel & Secretary |