PR Newswire·Jan 22, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Clorox Announces Acquisition of GOJO Industries, Makers of Purell®, Market Leader in Skin Health and Hygiene

Clorox announced a definitive agreement to acquire GOJO Industries, maker of Purell, for $2.25 billion in cash, including anticipated tax benefits of approximately $330 million for a net purchase price of $1.92 billion.
The transaction is expected to close before the end of Clorox's Fiscal Year 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
GOJO, founded in 1946, generates nearly $800 million in annual sales with a three-year CAGR of 5% and holds the #1 share position in hand sanitizer across B2B and retail channels.
Over 80% of GOJO's revenue comes from B2B distributors supported by a network of roughly 20 million soap and sanitizer dispensers driving recurring demand.
The acquisition expands Clorox's health and hygiene portfolio by combining Clorox's consumer distribution capabilities with GOJO's B2B reach.
The deal is projected to deliver at least $50 million in run-rate cost synergies and be accretive to adjusted EBITDA margins and adjusted EPS in the second year.
Clorox plans to fund the transaction primarily through debt financing.
GOJO will continue to be based in Ohio, and Clorox reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook excluding the impact of the transaction.
Clorox will host a live webcast on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. PT to discuss the transaction with CEO Linda Rendle and CFO Luc Bellet.
Advisors for the deal include Centerview Partners LLC and Cooley LLP for Clorox, and Harris Williams LLC and Jones Day for GOJO.