The Clorox Company Mergers and Acquisitions


The Clorox Company

1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612-1888
United States
Tel:1/510/271-7000
URL: http://www.clorox.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
CLX - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Chemical
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The Clorox Company Deal Timeline


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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

The Clorox Company M&A History


Clorox Co acquires Burts Bees from AEA Investors LLC Clorox Co acquires Burts Bees from AEA Investors LLCNov 30, 2007

US - Clorox Co acquired all the outstanding stock of Burts Bees (BB), a manufacturer and retailer of personal-care products, from AEA Investors LLC (AI), for $### mil in cash. The transaction has been subject to regulatory approval. Previously, AI

Clorox Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Bleach from Colgate-Palmolive Co Clorox Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Bleach from Colgate-Palmolive CoMar 16, 2007

US - Clorox Co acquired the Latin American & Canadian bleach business of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a manufacturer of soaps, shampoo, toothpastes, fabric softeners, mouthwash, healthcare products and pet foods, for $### mil. The transaction had been subject to regulatory approval and

Scarlat Industria Ltda acquires Clorox do Brasil from Clorox Co Scarlat Industria Ltda acquires Clorox do Brasil from Clorox CoJan 01, 2007

BRAZIL - Scarlat Industria Ltda acquired Clorox do Brasil, a manufacturer of chemicals.

Reckitt Benckiser PLC acquires Clorox-Cravati,SaoPaulo Plants from Clorox Co Reckitt Benckiser PLC acquires Clorox-Cravati,SaoPaulo Plants from Clorox CoApr 16, 2003

BRAZIL - Reckitt Benckiser Plc acquired the Gravati and Sao Paulo manufacturing plants from Clorox Co (Clorox), a manufacturer of household cleaners and bleach. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction included the SBP brands. Previously, in October ####, Clorox announced that

Oil-Dri Corp of America acquires A&M Prods-Cat Litter Business from Clorox Co (pending) Oil-Dri Corp of America acquires A&M Prods-Cat Litter Business from Clorox Co (pending)Nov 19, 2002

US - Oil-Dri Corp of American agreed to acquire the Jonny Cat litter business of A&M Products Manufacturing Co, a manufacturer of cat litter products, a unit of Clorox Corp, for an undisclosed amount in cash. The transaction was

Heritage Bag Co acquires Himolene Inc(Clorox Inc) from Clorox Co Heritage Bag Co acquires Himolene Inc(Clorox Inc) from Clorox CoMar 31, 2002

US - Heritage Bag Co acquired Himolene Inc (HI), a manufacturer of trash-can liners, from Clorax Co (CC). Originally, in November ####, CC announced that it was seeking a buyer for its HI unit

Clorox Co withdraws offer for Bombril SA-Detergent Division Clorox Co withdraws offer for Bombril SA-Detergent DivisionMay 14, 2001

BRAZIL - Clorox Co withdrew its agreement to acquire a ##% interest in the detergent division of Bombril SA (BSA), a manufacturer and wholesaler of cleaning products, for ###.#### mil Brazilian reais ($### mil US) in cash. Upon completion, the

Clorox Co withdraws offer for Bombril SA-Detergent Division Clorox Co withdraws offer for Bombril SA-Detergent DivisionJan 24, 2001

BRAZIL - Clorox Co (CC) withdrew its agreement to acquire the detergent divisions, which included the Sete Lagoas, Via Anchieta and Recife factories, of Bombril SA (BS), a manufacturer and wholesaler of cleaning products, for ###.### mil Brazilian reais ($###

Clorox Co acquires Bon Bril SA(Gilinski Group) from Gilinski Group Clorox Co acquires Bon Bril SA(Gilinski Group) from Gilinski GroupMar 31, 2000

COLOMBIA - Clorox Co acquired Bon Bril SA, a manufacturer and wholesaler of cleaning products, and a unit of the Gilinksi group. Terms were not disclosed.

Kingsford Manufacturing Co acquires Royal Oak Enterprises-Summer from Royal Oak Enterprises Kingsford Manufacturing Co acquires Royal Oak Enterprises-Summer from Royal Oak EnterprisesDec 08, 1999

Kingsford Manufacturing Co, a unit of Clorox Co, acquired the summer shade charcoal production plant of Royal Oak Enterprises.

Clorox Co acquires First Brands Corp Clorox Co acquires First Brands CorpJan 29, 1999

Clorox Co (CO) acquired First Brands Corp (FC) in a stock swap transaction valued at $#.### bil, including the assumption of $### mil in liabilities. CO offered $## in common stock per FC common share, subject to a collar

Clorox Co acquires Meadow Lea Foods-Gumption from Rank Group Ltd Clorox Co acquires Meadow Lea Foods-Gumption from Rank Group LtdSep 30, 1998

Clorox Co acquired Gumption cleaning brand from Meadow Lea Foods Ltd for #.# mil Australian dollars ($#.### mil US).

Marmon Group LLC acquires Prince Castle Inc(Clorox Co) from Clorox Co Marmon Group LLC acquires Prince Castle Inc(Clorox Co) from Clorox CoAug 15, 1998

Marmon Group Inc acquired Prince Castle Inc, a unit of Clorox Co.

Clorox Co acquires Productos Mistolin SA Clorox Co acquires Productos Mistolin SAAug 01, 1998

Clorox Co acquired Productos Mistolin SA. Terms were not disclosed.

Clorox Co launches a tender offer for Armor All Products(McKesson) from McKesson Corp Clorox Co launches a tender offer for Armor All Products(McKesson) from McKesson CorpDec 30, 1996

Clorox merged with Armor All Products (AAP), a ##.#%-owned unit of Eli Lilly's McKesson subsidiary, for a total of $###.# mil. Earlier, Clorox completed its tender offer for all the outstanding common shares of AAP for

Clorox Co acquires Pinoluz(Ubyco SAIC) from Ubyco SAIC Clorox Co acquires Pinoluz(Ubyco SAIC) from Ubyco SAICNov 01, 1996

Clorox Co acquired Pinoluz, a subsidiary of Ubyco SAIC.

Clorox Co acquires Noxell Corp-Lestoil Heavy-Duty from Procter & Gamble Co Clorox Co acquires Noxell Corp-Lestoil Heavy-Duty from Procter & Gamble CoJun 21, 1996

Clorox acquired the Lestoil cleanser brand of Noxell, a unit of Procter & Gamble for an undisclosed amount of cash.

Unilever PLC acquires Camello Cayman Co(Clorox) from Clorox Co Unilever PLC acquires Camello Cayman Co(Clorox) from Clorox CoMar 29, 1996

Unilever acquired Camello Cayman, a unit of Clorox's clorox International subsidiary.

Clorox Co acquires Poett SA(Exxel Group) from Exxel Group SA Clorox Co acquires Poett SA(Exxel Group) from Exxel Group SAJan 29, 1996

Clorox acquired Poett from Exxel Group for an estimated ##.### mil Argentine pesos ($## mil US).

Clorox Co acquires Reckitt & Colman-Black Flag from Reckitt Benckiser PLC Clorox Co acquires Reckitt & Colman-Black Flag from Reckitt Benckiser PLCSep 12, 1995

Clorox acquired the Black Flag insecticide line of Reckitt & Colman. Terms were not disclosed.

The Clorox Company M&A Summary


The Clorox Company has made 20 acquisitions while taking stakes in 2 companies. The Clorox Company has 20 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008000
2007201
2006000
2005000
2004000
2003001
2002001
2001000
2000100
1999200
1998201
1997000
1996401
1995211
1994101
1993015
1992100
1991001
1990100
1989004
1988001
1987101
1986000
1985000
1984001
1983100
1982000
1981200
Total20220

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