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): February 7, 2005
THE CLOROX
COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
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Delaware |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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incorporation or organization) |
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1-07151 |
31-0595760 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(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.)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On February 7, 2005, The Clorox Company issued a press release with respect to its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99-1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number |
Title |
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99-1 |
The Clorox Company press release of February 7, 2005 with respect to its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. |
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.
THE CLOROX COMPANY
Date: February 7, 2005 By: /s/ LAURA STEIN
Laura Stein
Senior Vice President –
General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Title |
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99-1 |
Press Release dated February 7, 2005. |