The Clorox Company Acquires GOJO Industries (Purell) for $2.25 Billion
January 22, 2026
The Clorox Company agreed to acquire GOJO Industries, the Ohio-based maker of Purell hand sanitizer and skin hygiene products, for $2.25 billion in cash. Clorox said the deal adds Purell to its Health and Wellness segment and expands its consumer and B2B/professional reach, with expected closing before the end of fiscal year 2026 subject to approvals. The transaction has since been completed, with GOJO operating as Clorox Purell headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
- Buyers
- The Clorox Company
- Targets
- GOJO Industries
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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