Akron / Oakland California

The Clorox Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, for $2.25 billion in cash, including anticipated tax benefits valued at approximately $330 million for a net purchase price of $1.92 billion. Adding Purell to Clorox’s portfolio of trusted brands expands Clorox’s position in health and hygiene for consumers and institutional end users alike.

Founded in 1946, GOJO has grown to nearly $800 million in annual sales.  Its portfolio of hand hygiene solutions generates more than 80% of revenue through a broad and stable network of B2B distributors underpinned by roughly 20 million soap and sanitizer dispensers that drive recurring demand. The Purell brand – trusted for safe, effective hygiene – holds the #1 share position in hand sanitizer across both B2B and retail channels.

Clorox headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, manufactures the brands including Brita®, Burt’s Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Chux®, Clorinda® and Poett®.