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Clorox Increases 2nd-Quarter Sales 16%

The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, has reported fiscal second-quarter sales of US$1.99 billion, an increase of 16% compared to the same quarter last year.

Clorox reported year-to-date net cash provided by operations of $173 million compared to $387 million last year, representing a 55% decrease. Net sales in the company’s health and wellness segment, which includes cleaning and professional products, jumped 25%, while its household division’s sales saw an increase of 9%. Clorox’s lifestyle division had a 21% rise in sales, and its international division saw sales climb 9%.

“Our second quarter results reflect strong execution on our recovery plan from the August cyberattack,” said Linda Rendle, Clorox CEO. “We are rebuilding retailer inventories ahead of schedule, enabling us to return to merchandising and restore distribution. While there is still more work to do, we’re focused on executing with excellence in what remains a challenging environment to drive top-line growth and rebuild margin. We’re confident we have the right plans in place to win with consumers given the strength and superior value of our brands and our ongoing investments in innovation and brand-building throughout our advantaged portfolio.”

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Building on a century-long legacy in cleaning and disinfecting, CloroxPro™ offers some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brand names for commercial cleaning, including its Clorox Healthcare products and technologies for healthcare facilities. Whether it is schools, offices, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, or other commercial facilities, CloroxPro is committed to meeting the demands of industry professionals. For more information, visit CloroxPro.com.