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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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☑	Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934	
		 	
	for the fiscal year ended	June 30, 2020	
OR	
 	
☐	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934	
 		 	
for the transition period from __________to__________.	
	Commission file number:	1-07151	
THE CLOROX COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
									
Delaware		31-0595760	
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer	
incorporation or organization)		Identification Number)	
1221 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612-1888

	

	
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)	
 	
		(510)	271-7000			
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)	
 	
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:	
 	
Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered	
Common Stock – $1.00 par value	CLX	New York Stock Exchange	
					 	
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:	
None	
(Title of class)	
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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates as of December 31, 2019 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $19.0 billion.
As of July 28, 2020, there were 126,213,551 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference:
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”), to be filed within 120 days after June 30, 2020, are incorporated by reference into Part III, Items 10 through 14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

	

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THE CLOROX COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
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Part I	    	Item 1.	    	Business	1	
		Item 1.A.		Risk Factors	6	
		Item 1.B.		Unresolved Staff Comments	24	
		Item 2.		Properties	24	
 		Item 3.		Legal Proceedings	24	
		Item 4.		Mine Safety Disclosures	24	
Part II		Item 5.		Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	27	
		Item 6.		Selected Financial Data	27	
		Item 7.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28	
		Item 7.A.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	28	
		Item 8.		Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	28	
		Item 9.	 	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	28	
		Item 9.A.		Controls and Procedures	28	
	 	Item 9.B.		Other Information	28	
Part III		Item 10.		Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	29	
		Item 11.		Executive Compensation	29	
		Item 12.		Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	29	
		Item 13.		Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	29	
		Item 14.		Principal Accounting Fees and Services	29	
Part IV		Item 15.		Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	30	
		Item 16.		Form 10-K Summary	33	
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PART I
This Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 (this Report), including the exhibits hereto and the information incorporated by reference herein, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including, among others, statements related to the expected or potential impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the related responses of governments, consumers, customers, suppliers, employees and the Company, on our business, operations, employees, financial condition and results of operations, and any such forward-looking statements, whether concerning the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margin, earnings, earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management’s estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as “could,” “will,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed below. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations, or could affect the Company’s ability to achieve its strategic goals, are described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Report, as updated from time to time in the Company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.

The Company’s forward-looking statements in this Report are based on management’s current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this Report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.
In this Report, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “the Company,” “Clorox,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview of Business
The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with fiscal year 2020 net sales of $6.7 billion and approximately 8,800 employees worldwide as of June 30, 2020. Clorox sells its products primarily through mass retailers, grocery outlets, warehouse clubs, dollar stores, home hardware centers, drug, pet and military stores, third-party and owned e-commerce channels, and distributors. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® grilling products; Hidden Valley® dressings; Brita® water-filtration systems and filters; Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality®, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The Company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. More than 80% of the Company’s sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. The Company was founded in Oakland, California, in 1913 and is incorporated in Delaware.

In fiscal year 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused a severe global health crisis, along with economic and societal disruptions and uncertainties. In response, the Company has been taking a pro-active role in addressing the impact of the pandemic on its employees, operations, customers and consumers, including taking precautionary measures, such as implementing contingency plans, and making operational adjustments where necessary. COVID-19 and the responses of governments, consumers and others to the pandemic have affected and will continue to affect the business in many ways; however, the Company believes that the actions that it is taking will help it emerge from this global pandemic operationally sound and well positioned for continued long-term growth.

The Company also continued its long-standing tradition of helping communities in times of natural disasters and health crises. Clorox and its foundations contributed more than $25 million in combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year 2020.

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As announced in October 2019, the IGNITE strategy accelerates innovation in key areas to drive growth and deliver value for both the Company's shareholders and society. Specifically, IGNITE focuses on four strategic choices to sustain Good Growth — which we define as profitable, sustainable and responsible growth — over the long term: Fuel Growth, Innovate Experiences, Reimagine Work and Evolve Portfolio. Goals for environmental, social and governance, or ESG, performance, in the areas of Planet, Product, People and Governance, also are integrated within the IGNITE strategy.

In fiscal year 2020, the Company delivered net sales growth of 8%, as well as a 16% increase in diluted net earnings per share (EPS) in a macroeconomic environment that was dominated by significantly higher demand for essential household products, especially cleaning and disinfecting products, as a result of COVID-19. Other conditions factoring into the dynamic environment included high levels of competition in select categories, increasingly competitive retail dynamics, uncertainty related to the global pandemic, and rising manufacturing and logistics costs.

The Company continued to focus on driving profitable sales growth in its U.S. business, leveraging strong demand-building investments, including product innovation to support category growth and market share. The Company launched new products in many categories in fiscal year 2020, including the Brita® Longlast small-capacity pitcher; Burt’s Bees® lip balm in new watermelon and hemp flavors; Burt’s Bees® lip butters; Burt’s Bees® Renewal skin care line with Bakuchiol, a retinol alternative; Clorox® Fabric and Laundry Sanitizer; Clorox® compostable cleaning wipes; Fresh Step® with Febreze Freshness with Gain scent; Glad® Flex-N-Seal food storage bags; Fresh Step® Clean Paws® with Febreze Freshness with Gain scent; Glad® Flex-N-Seal food storage bags; Glad® ForceFlex Plus colorful trash bags in Sweet Citron & Lime and Beachside Breeze with scent-release technology; Hidden Valley® Ranch Secret Sauce in three offerings - Original Ranch, Spicy, and Smokehouse; Kingsford® 100% Hardwood Pellets in five offerings - Classic, Hickory, Maple, Cherry, and Signature; Natural Vitality® Calm Sleep Gummies; Natural Vitality® Calm Sleep Capsules; Neocell® Beauty Shield™ Collagen Gummies; Neocell® Glam Hair & Nails Collagen Gummies; Rainbow Light® Multi Vitamin Gummies for men, women, teens and kids; and Renew Life® Herholistic Probiotics for Period, Prenatal and Menopause.

In international markets, the Company delivered volume and sales growth, largely resulting from increased demand for cleaning and disinfecting products as well as other essential household products as a result of COVID-19. Since cleaning and disinfecting products account for more than half of the segment’s sales and the threats from COVID-19 are ongoing, consumer demand is expected to remain high in the near term.

In May 2020, the Company announced an increase of 5% in its quarterly dividend. In fiscal year 2020, the Company paid $533 million in dividends to stockholders.

Finally, in fiscal year 2020, the Company demonstrated its commitment to corporate responsibility by maintaining strong and transparent ESG practices. As part of its 2020 sustainability goals, the Company continued to work to reduce water and energy use, solid waste to landfill and greenhouse gas emissions as well as improve the sustainability of its product portfolio. The Company surpassed nearly all its public sustainability goals two years early, and all other areas remained on track. The Company’s achievements were acknowledged through multiple external recognitions, including Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America, Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s best employers for diversity 2020, Newsweek’s 2020 list of America’s 300 Most Responsible Companies, Drucker Institute’s 2019 Management Top 250 list, and Forbes’ and Just Capital’s The Just 100 ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. Clorox also earned a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index.

In fiscal year 2021, the Company anticipates ongoing challenges that may impact its sales and margins, including continued uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, high levels of competition in select categories, a more competitive and evolving retail environment and changing consumer preferences, rising manufacturing and logistics costs, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the continuation of a difficult macroeconomic environment in the U.S. and in many international markets.

For additional information on recent business developments, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Exhibit 99.1, incorporated herein by reference.

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Financial Information About Operating Segments and Principal Products

The Company operates through strategic business units (SBUs) which are also the Company’s operating segments. These SBUs are then aggregated into four reportable segments. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company realigned its reportable segments following operational and systems integration. The Digestive Health and Dietary Supplements SBUs, previously included in the Household and Lifestyle reportable segments, respectively, were combined into a new Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements SBU, and the Home Care and Laundry SBUs, previously included in the Cleaning reportable segment, were combined to create the Cleaning SBU. These newly established SBUs, along with the Professional Products SBU, now make up the new Health and Wellness reportable segment due to their shared economic and qualitative characteristics. All periods presented have been recast to reflect this change. The four reportable segments consist of the following:
•Health and Wellness consists of cleaning products, professional products, and vitamins, minerals and supplement products mainly marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include cleaning products such as laundry additives, including bleach products under the Clorox® brand and Clorox 2® stain fighter and color booster; home care products, primarily under the Clorox®, Clorox® Scentiva®, Formula 409®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Tilex® brands; professional cleaning and disinfecting products under the CloroxPro™, Clorox Healthcare®, and Clorox® Total 360® brands and professional food service products under the Hidden Valley® brand; and vitamins, minerals and supplement products under the RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality®, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® brands.
•Household consists of grilling products; bags and wraps; and cat litter products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include grilling products under the Kingsford® and Kingsford® Match Light® brands; bags and wraps under the Glad® brand; and cat litter products under the Fresh Step®, Scoop Away® and Ever Clean® brands.
•Lifestyle consists of food products, water-filtration systems and filters, and natural personal care products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include dressings and sauces, primarily under the Hidden Valley® brand; water-filtration systems and filters under the Brita® brand; and natural personal care products under the Burt’s Bees® brand.
•International consists of products sold outside the U.S. Products within this segment include laundry additives; home care products; water-filtration systems and filters; digestive health products; grilling products; cat litter products; food products; bags and wraps; natural personal care products; and professional cleaning and disinfecting products primarily under the Clorox®, Ayudin®, Clorinda®, Poett®, Pine-Sol®, Glad®, Brita®, RenewLife®, Ever Clean® and Burt’s Bees® brands.
The Company’s products are marketed and sold globally. The following table provides the Company’s global product lines, which were sold in the U.S. (including products sold in the Professional Products SBU) and International, that accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Cleaning products	43 	%		40 	%		41 	%	
Bags and wraps	15 	%		16 	%		18 	%	
Food products	10 	%		10 	%		10 	%	
Grilling products	8 	%		9 	%		10 	%	

Principal Markets and Methods of Distribution
In the U.S., most of the Company’s products are nationally advertised and sold to mass retailers, grocery outlets, warehouse clubs, dollar stores, home hardware centers, military stores and other retail outlets primarily through a direct sales force, and to grocery stores and grocery wholesalers primarily through a combination of direct sales teams and a network of brokers. Some brands are sold using the direct-to-consumer model. The Company sells institutional, janitorial, food-service, and healthcare products through a direct sales force and a network of brokers to distributors and redistributors. Outside the U.S., the Company sells products to the retail trade through subsidiaries, licensees, distributors and joint-venture arrangements with local partners. The Company also sells many of its products through alternative retail channels, including e-commerce retailers, hard discounters, subscription services and buying clubs.

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Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
The Company purchases raw materials from numerous unaffiliated U.S. and international suppliers, some of which are sole-source or single-source suppliers. Interruptions in the delivery of these materials could adversely impact the Company. Key raw materials used by the Company include resin, non-woven fabrics for wipes products, sodium hypochlorite, corrugated cardboard, soybean oil, solvent, derivatives of amines, and other chemicals and agricultural commodities. Sufficient raw materials were available during fiscal year 2020. Costs for resin and other commodity costs decreased in fiscal year 2020, primarily due to volatility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Company expects the volatility of commodity and other costs to continue in fiscal year 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant worldwide increase in demand for disinfecting products and other consumer and professional products. This has caused strain on the Company’s supply chain network and its ability to meet such demand. In addition, the Company generally utilizes supply contracts to help ensure availability and a number of forward-purchase contracts to help reduce the volatility of the pricing of raw materials needed in its operations. However, the Company is highly exposed to changes in the prices of commodities used as raw materials in the manufacturing of its products. For further information regarding the impact of changes in commodity prices, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Exhibit 99.1, “Risk Factors – Volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services have negatively impacted, and continue to negatively impact, the Company’s net earnings and cash flow” and “Risk Factors – Supply chain issues as a result of a reliance on a limited base of suppliers or the COVID-19 pandemic may result in product shortages or disruptions to the Company’s business” in Item 1.A.
Patents and Trademarks
Most of the Company’s brand name consumer products are protected by registered trademarks. The Company’s brand names and trademarks are highly important to its business, and the Company vigorously protects its trademarks from apparent infringements. Maintenance of brand equity value is critical to the Company’s success. The Company’s patent rights are also material to its business and are asserted, where appropriate, against apparent infringements.
Seasonality
Most sales of the Company’s grilling products occur during the months of March through September each calendar year. The volume and sales of grilling products may be affected by weather conditions.
Customers
Net sales to the Company’s largest customer, Walmart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates, were 25%, 25% and 26% of consolidated net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and occurred across all of the Company’s reportable segments. No other individual customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated net sales in any of these fiscal years. The Company’s five largest customers accounted for nearly half of the Company’s consolidated net sales for each of the fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018.
Competition
The markets for consumer products are highly competitive. The Company’s products compete with other nationally advertised brands and with “private label” brands within each category. Competition comes from similar and alternative products, some of which are produced and marketed by major multinational or national companies having financial resources greater than those of the Company. In addition, the Company faces competition from retailers, including club stores, grocery stores, drugstores, dollar stores, mass merchandisers, e-commerce retailers and subscription services. Furthermore, as the Company currently experiences increased demand for many of its products, especially its disinfecting products, in response to COVID-19, it expects heightened competitive activity from strong local competitors, other large multinational companies, and new entrants into the market in many of its categories, especially the disinfecting category. The Company’s products generally compete on the basis of product performance, brand recognition, image and price. A newly introduced consumer product (whether improved or newly developed) usually encounters intense competition requiring substantial expenditures for advertising, sales promotion and trade merchandising support. If a product gains consumer acceptance, it typically requires continued advertising and promotional support and ongoing product innovation to maintain its relative market position. For further information regarding the intense competition the Company faces, see “Risk Factors – The Company faces intense competition in its markets, which could lead to reduced net sales, net earnings and cash flow” in Item 1.A.

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Environmental Matters
For information regarding noncapital expenditures related to environmental matters, see the discussions below under “Risk Factors – Environmental matters create potential liabilities that could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations” in Item 1.A. No material capital expenditures relating to environmental compliance are presently anticipated.
Number of Persons Employed
As of June 30, 2020, the Company employed approximately 8,800 people.
Available Information
The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available on the Company’s website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available at TheCloroxCompany.com under Investors/Financial Information/SEC Filings. Information relating to corporate governance at Clorox, including the Company’s Code of Conduct, the Clorox Company Board of Directors Governance Guidelines and Board Committee charters for the Management Development and Compensation Committee, the Audit Committee, and the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, is available at TheCloroxCompany.com under Who We Are/Corporate Governance or https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/who-we-are/corporate-governance/. The Company will provide any of the foregoing information without charge upon written request to Corporate Communications, The Clorox Company, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-1888. The information contained on the Company’s website is not included as a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Report.
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ITEM 1.A. RISK FACTORS
The risks and uncertainties set forth below, as well as other factors described elsewhere in this Report or in other filings by the Company with the SEC, could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not currently known to the Company or that are not currently believed by the Company to be material may also harm the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company faces intense competition in its markets, which could lead to reduced net sales, net earnings and cash flow.

The Company faces intense competition from consumer product companies both in the U.S. and in its international markets. Most of the Company’s products compete with other widely advertised, promoted and merchandised brands within each product category. The Company also faces competition from retailers, including club stores, grocery stores, drugstores, dollar stores, mass merchandisers, e-commerce retailers and subscription services, which are increasingly offering “private label” brands that are typically sold at lower prices and compete with the Company’s products in certain categories. In addition, during times of economic uncertainty, consumers may purchase more “private label” or other lower priced brands. Increased purchases of “private label” products could reduce net sales of the Company’s higher-margin products or there could be a shift in product mix to lower-margin offerings, which would negatively impact our margins.

The Company’s products generally compete on the basis of product performance, brand recognition, and price. Advertising, promotion, merchandising and packaging also have significant impacts on consumer purchasing decisions, and the Company is increasingly using digital media marketing and promotional programs to reach consumers. A newly introduced consumer product (whether improved or newly developed) usually encounters intense competition requiring substantial expenditures for advertising, sales promotion and trade merchandising. If a product gains consumer acceptance, it typically requires continued advertising, promotional support and product innovations to maintain its relative market position. If the Company’s advertising, marketing and promotional programs, including its use of digital media to reach consumers, are not effective or adequate, the Company’s net sales may be negatively impacted.

Some of the Company’s competitors are larger than the Company and have greater financial resources. These competitors may be able to spend more aggressively on advertising and promotional activities, introduce competing products more quickly and respond more effectively to changing business and economic conditions than the Company can. In addition, as the Company currently experiences increased demand for many of its products, especially its disinfecting products, in response to COVID-19, it expects heightened competitive activity from strong local competitors, other large multinational companies, and new entrants into the market in many of its categories, especially the disinfecting category. The Company expects such activities to include more aggressive product claims and marketing challenges, increased promotional spending and geographic expansion, and marketing of new disinfecting products. It expects promotional activities to increase as retailers try aggressively to get consumers back into their stores after prolonged “stay at home” and other government restrictions continue to ease over the coming months. Furthermore, the Company’s competitors may attempt to gain market share by offering products at prices at or below those typically offered by the Company. Competitive activity may require the Company to increase its spending on advertising and promotions and/or reduce prices, which could lead to reduced sales, margins and/or net earnings.

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The changing retail environment and changing consumer preferences could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s sales are largely concentrated in the traditional retail grocery, mass retail outlet, warehouse club and dollar store channels. However, the retail environment is continuing to evolve, and may change to a more significant extent or at a faster pace in light of the COVID-19 pandemic with a greater consumer emphasis on health and wellness, and this could significantly change the way traditional retailers do business. Alternative retail channels, including e-commerce retailers, hard discounters, subscription services and buying clubs, have become more prevalent and consumers are increasingly purchasing products through such alternative retail channels. In addition, a growing number of alternative sales channels and business models, such as niche brands, native online brands, private label and store brands, direct-to-consumer brands and channels and discounter channels, have emerged in the markets we serve. In particular, the growing presence of, and increasing sales through, e-commerce retailers have affected, and may continue to affect, consumer preferences (as consumers increasingly shop online, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) and market dynamics, including any pricing pressures for consumer goods as retailers face added costs to build their e-commerce capacity. These trends have been magnified due to the COVID-19 pandemic in many of our geographies. Further, consumer preferences continue to evolve due to a number of factors, including fragmentation of the consumer market and changes in consumer demographics, which includes the aging of the general population and the emergence of millennial and younger generations who have different spending, consumption and purchasing habits; evolving consumer concerns or perceptions regarding environmental, social and governance practices of manufacturers, including the sourcing and sustainability of packaging materials, such as plastic packaging; a growing demand for natural or organic products and ingredients; evolving consumer concerns or perceptions (whether accurate or inaccurate) regarding the effects of ingredients or substances present in certain consumer products; and changing consumer sentiment toward non-local products or sources. If we are not successful in continuing to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics or expanding sales through e-commerce retailers, hard discounters and other alternative retail channels, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be negatively impacted. In addition, the growth of the alternative retail channels that are focused on limiting the number of items they sell and selling predominantly “private label” products may reduce the Company’s ability to market and sell its products through such retailers. In addition, these alternative retail channels may create significant pricing pressures for consumer goods, presenting additional challenges to increasing prices in response to commodity or other cost increases in all of the channels into which the Company sells. If these alternative retail channels were to take significant market share away from traditional retailers and/or the Company is not successful in these alternative retail channels or business models, our margins and results of operations may be materially and negatively impacted.

The currently evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

In January 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a public health emergency and, in March 2020, it declared the outbreak to be a pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused severe global economic and societal disruptions and uncertainties. In response to the virus, countries and local governments placed tens of millions of people under lockdown, and imposed travel restrictions and restrictions on the operation of non-essential businesses and services. Companies have also taken precautions, such as requiring employees to work remotely and temporarily closing businesses. Although some of these restrictions were relaxed, some of those restrictions have been reimposed and the current restrictions, and future prevention and mitigation measures imposed by governments and private companies, are likely to continue to have a severe adverse impact on global economic conditions and consumer confidence and spending. The COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our business by causing or contributing to, among other things, the following:

•Significant disruptions to our manufacturing, distribution and supply operations, including closure of our significant manufacturing and distribution facilities.
•Cessation or significant reductions in the operations of, or the inability, or significant disruptions in the ability, to meet obligations to us, of significant third-party suppliers, vendors, external manufacturers and other business or commercial partners, which may be caused by their business, operational or financial difficulties, among other reasons.
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•Significant decreases in sales of or demand for, or significant volatility in sales of or demand for, one or more of our significant products due to, among other things, closure or reduction in operating hours of our key customers; the temporary inability of consumers to purchase our products due to prolonged inventory shortages, illness or government implemented lockdowns, quarantine or other restrictions; changes in consumer behavior or preference, including as a result of shortages in any of our products; reductions in the availability of one or more of our products as we prioritize the production of other products due to increased demand; decreased availability of our products in the near-term leading to reduced preference or demand for such products in the long term; decreased future demand due to customer or consumer stockpiling of products in the present; any negative impact to our reputation resulting from an adverse perception of our response to the pandemic, perceived price gouging effected by third parties that we do not control or product recommendations by public health officials; the modification by retailers or distributors of their restocking or fulfillment practices; or the worldwide, regional and local adverse economies and financial market conditions.
•Significant disruptions to our business operations due to, among other things, unavailability of key employees, including our executive officers and senior management team, as a result of illness to themselves or their families; any cyber-attack and other disruptions to informational technologies; cancellation or other disruptions of sales and marketing events; disruptions to trade promotion initiatives; and any delays or modifications to any significant cost savings or other strategic initiatives.
•Additional or renewed significant governmental actions, both in the U.S. and in international markets where we manufacture, market and sell our products, including lockdowns, quarantines or other restrictions on the ability of our employees to travel or perform necessary business functions or our ability to manufacture, ship, distribute, market or sell our products; changes in currency rates and commodity costs associated with governmental actions or general economic trends; or other limitations or restrictions on our ability to manufacture, distribute, market or sell our products or the ability of our suppliers, customers or third-party partners to effectively run their operations, which may negatively impact our ability to manufacture, distribute, market and sell our products.

In addition, we have experienced higher costs in certain areas as a result of COVID-19 such as transportation and logistics and production employee compensation, as well as incremental costs associated with newly-added health screenings and enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols to protect our employees at our facilities, which we expect could continue or could increase in these or could be necessary in other areas. Furthermore, difficult economic conditions may have a negative impact on our ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, on acceptable terms or at all, should we seek any such financing in the future.

The extent of COVID-19’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the duration, spread and intensity of the pandemic, our continued ability to manufacture and distribute our products, as well as any future government actions affecting consumers and the economy generally, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict, especially in light of the rapidly evolving social and political situations in response to the pandemic. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by local, state, federal or foreign authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, consumers, customers or business partners. Although the potential effects that COVID-19 may have on the Company are not clear, such impacts could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Supply chain issues as a result of a reliance on a limited base of suppliers or the COVID-19 pandemic may result in product shortages or disruptions to the Company’s business.

The Company relies on a limited number of suppliers for certain commodities and raw material inputs, including sole-source and single-source suppliers for certain of its raw materials, packaging, product components, finished products and other necessary supplies. The Company requires new and existing suppliers to meet its ethical and business partner standards. Suppliers may also have to meet governmental and industry standards and any relevant standards required by the Company’s customers, which may require additional investment and time on behalf of suppliers and the Company. The Company could experience material disruptions in production and other supply chain issues, including as a result of supply chain dependencies, which could result in out-of-stock conditions, and its results of operations and relationships with customers could be adversely affected if new or existing suppliers are unable to meet any standards set by the Company, government or industry regulations, or the Company’s customers, if the Company is unable to contract with suppliers at the quantity, quality and price levels needed for its business, if any of the Company’s key suppliers becomes insolvent, ceases or significantly reduces its operations or experiences financial distress, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, or if any environmental, economic or other outside factors impact its operations.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant worldwide increase in demand for disinfecting products and other consumer and professional products. This has caused strain on the Company’s supply chain network and its ability to meet such demand, especially with respect to its disinfecting products, due to, among other things, the loss or disruption to the timely availability of adequate supplies of raw materials and finished goods that the Company requires for the manufacture of its products, disruptions in transportation and logistics operations, and shortage, restriction or disruption in its manufacturing and distribution capacity. The Company’s inability to fully or substantially meet such demand could result in, among other things, shortages in the Company's products, unmet consumer demand leading to reduced preference for the Company’s products in the future, customers purchasing products from the Company’s competitors as a result of such shortage of products, strained customer relationships, termination of customer contracts, additional competition and new entrants into the market, and loss of potential sales and revenue, which could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Dependence on key customers could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

A limited number of customers account for a large percentage of the Company’s net sales. Net sales to the Company’s largest customer, Walmart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates, were 25%, 25% and 26% of consolidated net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and occurred across all of the Company’s reportable segments. No other individual customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated net sales in any of these fiscal years. The Company’s five largest customers accounted for nearly half of the Company’s consolidated net sales for each of the fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 and a significant portion of the Company’s future revenues may continue to be derived from a small number of customers. As a result, changes in the strategies of the Company’s largest customers, including a reduction in the number of brands they carry, a shift of shelf space to “private label” or competitors’ products or a decision to lower pricing of consumer products, including branded products, may harm the Company’s net sales or margins, and reduce the ability of the Company to offer new, innovative products to consumers. In addition, the use of the latest technology by our customers regarding pricing may lead to category pricing pressures. Furthermore, any loss of a key customer or a significant reduction in net sales to a key customer, even if such loss or reduction relates to a key customer of a business unit of the Company, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s business is based primarily upon individual sales orders, and the Company typically does not enter into long-term contracts with its customers. Accordingly, customers could reduce their purchasing levels or cease buying products from the Company at any time and for any reason. If the Company does not effectively respond to the demands of its customers, they could decrease their purchases from the Company, causing the Company’s net sales and net earnings to decline. Furthermore, unfavorable market conditions or competitive pressures may cause the Company’s customers to reevaluate the number and mix of brands they sell, resulting in lower purchases of the Company’s products by these customers. In addition, some of our customers have experienced, and may experience in the future, declining financial performance, such as in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which could affect their ability to pay amounts due to us on a timely basis or at all. We regularly review the financial strength of our key customers and, where appropriate, modify customer credit limits, which may have an adverse impact on future sales.

With the growing trend towards retailer consolidation, both in the U.S. and internationally, the rapid growth of e-commerce and the integration of traditional and digital operations at key retailers, we are increasingly dependent on certain retailers. This trend, which has been magnified due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in the increased size and influence of large consolidated retailers, who have in the past changed, and may in the future change, their business strategies, demand lower pricing, or higher trade discounts or impose other burdensome requirements on product suppliers. These business demands may relate to inventory practices, in-store on online product placement, transportation and storage or product packaging. Such customers may also shift their focus away from branded products toward “private label” or other aspects of the customer-supplier relationship. These large consolidated companies could also exert additional competitive pressure on the Company’s other customers, which could in turn lead to such customers demanding lower pricing, higher trade discounts or special packaging or imposing other onerous requirements on the Company. If the Company ceases doing business with a significant customer or if sales of its products to a significant customer materially decrease due to customer inventory reductions or otherwise, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be harmed.

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Cyber-attacks, privacy breaches, data breaches or a failure of key information technology systems could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operation and its reputation.

To conduct its business, the Company relies extensively on information technology systems, many of which are managed, hosted, provided and/or used by third-parties and their vendors. These systems include, but are not limited to, programs and processes relating to communicating within the Company and with customers, consumers, vendors, investors and other parties; ordering and managing materials from suppliers; converting materials to finished products; receiving and processing purchase orders and shipping products to customers; processing transactions; storing, processing and transmitting data, including personal confidential information and payment card industry data; hosting, processing and sharing confidential and proprietary research, business and financial information; summarizing and reporting results of operations; complying with financial reporting, regulatory, legal and tax requirements; and implementing other processes involved in managing the business. Furthermore, the Company sells certain of its Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products, RenewLife® digestive health products, and Nutranext dietary supplements and other products directly to consumers online and through websites, mobile apps and connected devices, and the Company also engages in online activities, including promotions, rebates and customer loyalty and other programs, through which it may receive personal information. Through the use of any of these information technology systems or processes, the Company or its vendors could experience cyber-attacks, privacy breaches, data breaches or other incidents that may result in unauthorized access, disclosure and misuse of consumer, customer, employee, vendor or Company information, especially at a time when a large number of the Company’s employees are working remotely and accessing its technology infrastructure remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Company continues to utilize various legacy hardware, software and operating systems, which may be vulnerable to increased risks, including the risk of system failures and disruptions. In addition, some of the legacy systems will need to be upgraded or replaced in the future as such systems cease to be supported by third-party service providers. If such systems are not successfully upgraded or replaced in a timely manner, system outages, disruptions or delays, or other issues may arise. The Company must also successfully integrate the technology systems of acquired companies into the Company’s existing and future technology systems, including with third-party service providers and processes. If a new system does not function properly, or is not adequately supported by third-party service providers and processes, it could affect the Company’s ability to process and deliver customer orders and process and receive payments for its products. This could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

Despite the security measures the Company has in place, the information technology systems, including those of our customers, vendors, suppliers and other third-party service providers with whom we have contracted, may be vulnerable to cyber-threats such as computer viruses or other malicious codes, security breaches, unauthorized access attempts, phishing attacks and other disruptions from employee error, unauthorized uses, system failures, including Internet outages, unintentional or malicious actions of employees or contractors or cyber-attacks by hackers, criminal groups, nation-state organizations or social-activist organizations. The Company’s information technology systems and its third-party providers’ systems, have been, and will likely continue to be, subject to cyber-threats such as computer viruses or other malicious codes, ransomware, unauthorized access attempts, denial of service attacks, phishing, social engineering, hacking and other cyberattacks. The Company has seen an increase in the number of such attacks recently as a large number of its employees are working remotely and accessing its technology infrastructure remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, such attacks may originate from nation states or attempts by outside parties, hackers, criminal organizations or other threat actors. To date, the Company’s business or operations have not been materially impacted by these attacks. However, the Company cannot guarantee that its security efforts will prevent or timely detect attacks and resulting breaches or breakdowns of the Company’s, or its third-party service providers’, databases or systems. In addition, any significant breaches or breakdowns of such database or systems could result in significant costs, including costs to investigate or remediate. If the systems are damaged or cease to function properly due to any number of causes, including catastrophic events, power outages, security breaches, cyber-attacks or other similar events or as a result of legacy systems, and if the Company’s business continuity plans do not effectively resolve such issues on a timely basis, the Company may experience interruptions in its ability to manage or conduct business, as well as reputational harm, governmental fines, penalties, regulatory proceedings, litigation and remediation expenses, any of which may adversely impact the Company’s business. In addition, such incidents could result in unauthorized disclosure and misuse of material confidential information. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, are constantly evolving and are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of expertise and motives, and this increases the difficulty of detecting and successfully defending against them. In addition, data breaches or theft of personal information collected by the Company and its third-party service providers as well as company information and assets may occur in the future. The Company is subject to the laws of various countries where it operates or does business related to solicitation, collection, processing, transferring, storing or use of consumer, customer, vendor or employee information or related data, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which went into effect in May 2018, and the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), which went into effect in January 2020. The changes introduced by the GDPR and the CCPA increase the complexity of regulations enacted to protect business and personal data and they subject the Company to additional costs and have required, and may in the future require, costly changes to the Company’s security systems, policies, procedures and practices.
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A breach or other breakdown in the Company’s technology, including a cyber-attack, privacy breach, data breach or other incident involving the Company or any of the Company's third-party service providers or vendors, that results in unauthorized disclosure or significant unavailability of business, financial, personal or stakeholder information could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if the Company’s service providers, suppliers or customers experience a breach or unauthorized disclosure or system failure, their businesses could be disrupted or otherwise negatively affected, which may result in a disruption in the Company’s supply chain or reduced customer orders or other business operations, which would adversely affect the Company.

Acquisitions, new venture investments and divestitures may not be successful, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

In connection with the Company’s strategy, the Company expects to continue to seek acquisition and investment opportunities. However, the Company may not be able to identify and successfully negotiate suitable strategic transactions at attractive prices. In addition, an increase in regulatory restrictions or continued market volatility could hinder the Company’s ability to execute strategic business activities including any acquisitions or investments. Furthermore, all acquisitions and investments entail numerous risks, including risks relating to the Company’s ability to:

•successfully integrate acquired companies, brands, products, technologies, systems or personnel into the Company’s existing business operations in an effective, timely and cost efficient manner;
•maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies throughout acquired companies, including effective integration of acquired companies into the Company’s internal control over financial reporting;
•minimize any potential interruption to the ongoing business of the Company or the acquired company;
•successfully enter categories and markets in which the Company may have limited or no prior experience;
•achieve expected synergies and obtain the desired financial or strategic benefits from acquisitions within the anticipated time periods, if at all;
•achieve distribution expansion related to products, categories and markets from acquisitions;
•retain key relationships with employees, customers, partners and suppliers of acquired companies;
•identify and manage any legal or reputational risks that may predate or be associated with a transaction, which could negatively impact the Company following the consummation of such transaction; and
•manage other unanticipated problems or liabilities.

Acquired companies or operations, joint ventures or investments may not be profitable or may not achieve sales levels and profitability and cash flow expectations. Furthermore, acquisitions or ventures could also result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of debt, the assumption of contingent liabilities, such as those relating to advertising claims, environmental issues and litigation, an increase in expenses related to certain assets and increased operating expenses, all of which could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Future acquisitions of foreign companies or new foreign ventures would subject the Company to local regulations and could potentially lead to risks related to, among other things, increased exposure to foreign exchange rate changes, tax or labor laws, government price control, repatriation of profits and liabilities relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In addition, to the extent that the economic benefits associated with any of the Company’s acquisitions or investments diminish in the future, whether or not related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company may be required to record impairment charges related to goodwill, intangible assets or other assets associated with such transactions, which could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

The Company has divested and may, in the future, divest certain assets, businesses or brands that do not meet the Company’s strategic objectives or growth targets. With respect to any potential future divestiture, the Company may encounter difficulty finding potential acquirers or other divestiture options on favorable terms. Any future divestiture could affect the profitability of the Company as a result of the gains or losses on such sale of a business or brand, the loss of the operating income or sales resulting from such sale or the costs or liabilities that are not assumed by the acquirer that may negatively impact profitability and cash flow subsequent to any divestiture. The Company may also be required to recognize impairment charges or other losses as a result of a divestiture.

In addition, any potential future acquisitions, new ventures or divestitures may divert the attention of management and resources from other business priorities.

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The occurrence of any of these risks or uncertainties with regard to any acquisitions, divestitures or joint ventures may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Unfavorable worldwide, regional and local economic and financial market conditions, including the conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, may negatively impact the Company and consumers of its products, which would negatively affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

The global economy and the economies in regions in which the Company conducts business have experienced substantial economic downturns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company is currently experiencing reduced demand for certain of its consumer products, and may in the future be adversely affected in a material way by lower consumer demand as a result of recessionary economic conditions, including after the direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.
In response to unfavorable economic conditions, including historically high unemployment rates in the U.S., consumers may reduce discretionary spending, which may lead to reduced net sales or cause a shift in the Company’s product mix from higher-margin to lower-margin products. Consumers may increase purchases of lower-priced or “private label” products, and the Company’s competitors may increase levels of advertising and promotional activity for lower-priced products as they seek to maintain sales volumes during uncertain economic times, which may negatively impact the Company’s net sales.
Global markets continued to face threats and uncertainty during fiscal year 2020. Future changes to U.S. or foreign tax and trade policies, imposition of new or increased tariffs, other trade restrictions or other government actions, including any government shutdown, foreign currency fluctuations, including devaluations, and fear of exposure to or actual impacts of a widespread disease outbreak, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may lead to continuation of such risks and uncertainty. Uncertain economic and financial market conditions may also adversely affect the financial condition of the Company’s customers, suppliers and other business partners. Any significant decrease in customers’ purchases of the Company’s products or inability of the Company to collect accounts receivable resulting from an adverse impact of the global markets on customers’ financial condition could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Harm to the Company’s reputation or the reputation of one or more of its leading brands or products could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations.

Maintaining a strong reputation with consumers, customers and trade and other third party partners is critical to the success of the Company’s business. The Company devotes significant time and resources to training programs that are consistent with our corporate values and are designed to protect and preserve the Company’s reputation and the reputation of its brands and products. These training programs relate to, among other things, ethics, compliance and product safety and quality, as well as sustainability goals. Despite these efforts, negative publicity about the Company, including product safety, quality, efficacy, environmental impacts (including packaging, energy and water use and waste management) and other sustainability or similar issues, whether real or perceived, could occur. In addition, the Company’s products could face withdrawal, recall or other quality issues, which could lead to decreased demand for, and sales of, such products and harm the reputation of the related brands. In particular, the Company’s dietary supplement and related products are highly dependent on consumers’ perception of the efficacy, safety and quality of our products, as well as similar products distributed by other companies, and may be supported by only a limited number of conclusive clinical studies. Newly published clinical studies and emerging studies could prove or allege that ingredients in our dietary supplement products or the products themselves (or similar products of other companies) are ineffective or harmful to consumers. The Company also licenses certain of its brands to third parties, and, with the significant increase in demand for public disinfecting and cleaning products due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has recently increased its focus on partnering with companies in industries involving shared space, and may partner with other companies, to provide disinfecting products and cleaning education and protocols, and to leverage its related brands. Such licenses and partnerships may create additional exposure for those brands to product safety, quality, sustainability and other concerns.

In addition, widespread use of social media and networking sites by consumers has greatly increased the accessibility and speed of dissemination of information. Negative publicity, posts or comments by consumers, competitors or others about the Company, its brands, its products, its marketing activities, including whether or not it advertises through certain social media and networking sites, its employees, or its environmental, social and governance practices, whether accurate or inaccurate, or disclosure of non-public sensitive information about the Company, could be widely disseminated through the use of social media or network sites or through other media or in other formats. Additionally, marketing initiatives may not have the desired effect on a brand’s or product’s image.

Such events, if they were to occur, could harm the Company’s image and adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations, as well as require resources to rebuild the Company’s reputation.

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Government regulations could impose material costs.

Generally, the manufacture, processing, formulation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, advertising and sale of the Company’s products and the conduct of its business operations must comply with extensive federal, state and foreign laws and regulations. For example, in the U.S., many of the Company’s products are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration (including applicable current good manufacturing practice regulations) and/or the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Company’s product claims and advertising are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, among other regulatory agencies. Additionally, the Company’s and its suppliers’ manufacturing and distribution operations are also subject to regulation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Most states have agencies that regulate in parallel to these federal agencies. The Company’s international operations are also subject to regulation in each of the foreign jurisdictions in which it manufactures or distributes its products. There is also an increased risk of fraud or corruption in certain foreign jurisdictions and related difficulties in maintaining effective internal controls. Additionally, the Company could be subject to future inquiries or investigations by governmental and other regulatory bodies, which may be delayed or disrupted due to any government furlough. Any determination that the Company’s operations or activities are not in compliance with applicable law could expose the Company to future impairment charges or significant fines, penalties or other sanctions that may result in a reduction in net income or otherwise adversely impact the business and reputation of the Company.

In particular, because of the Company’s extensive international operations, we could be adversely affected by violations, or allegations of violations, of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar international anti-bribery laws. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar international anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials or other third parties for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We cannot provide assurance that our internal controls policies and procedures that mandate compliance with these anti-bribery and other laws will protect us from reckless, intentional or unintentional criminal acts committed by our employees, joint-venture partners or agents. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and adversely affect our reputation and our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Federal, state and foreign governments may introduce new or expand existing legislation and regulations, or courts or governmental authorities could impose more stringent interpretations of existing legislation and regulations, affecting the Company’s operations, which may require the Company to increase its resources, capabilities and expertise in certain areas. For example, the Company is subject to regulations regarding the transportation, storage or use of certain chemicals to protect the environment, including as a result of evolving climate change standards, and regulations in other areas, such as with respect to “conflict minerals.” Such regulations could negatively impact the Company’s ability to obtain raw materials or could increase its acquisition and compliance costs. Furthermore, additional legislation in the areas of healthcare reform, taxation of domestic and foreign profits, sustainability of packaging, including plastic packaging, executive compensation and corporate governance, could also increase the Company’s costs, any future government shutdowns may result in delays in the acceptance, review and approval of products or claims by the EPA or other governmental agencies, or other required governmental approvals, and any significant tax reform, including any increases in federal, state or local corporate or business tax rates, implemented by the current or future U.S. federal, state or local administrations may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, any additional or renewed significant governmental actions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, quarantines or other restrictions on the ability of the Company’s employees to travel or perform necessary business functions or its ability to manufacture, distribute, market or sell its products, or the ability of its suppliers, customers or third-party partners to effectively run their operations, may negatively impact the Company’s ability to manufacture, distribute, market and sell its products.

The Company is also required to comply with increasingly complex and changing laws and regulations enacted to protect business and personal data in the United States and other jurisdictions regarding privacy, data protection and data security, including those related to the collection, storage, use, transmission and protection of personal information and other consumer, customer, vendor or employee data. Such privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including with respect to the GDPR and the CCPA, and the interpretation and enforcement of such laws and regulations, are continuously developing and evolving and there is significant uncertainty with respect to compliance with them. The changes introduced by the GDPR and the CCPA, as well as any other changes to existing privacy and data protection laws and regulations and the introduction of similar laws and regulations in other jurisdictions, have subjected, and may continue in the future to subject, the Company to additional costs and have required, and may in the future require, costly changes to the Company’s security systems, policies, procedures and practices. The Company’s efforts to comply with privacy and data protection laws and regulations may impose significant costs and challenges that are likely to increase over time, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

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If the Company is found to be noncompliant with applicable laws and regulations in these or other areas, it could be subject to governmental or regulatory actions, including fines, import detentions, injunctions, product withdrawals or recalls or asset seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its business. Loss of or failure to obtain necessary permits and registrations, particularly with respect to its charcoal business, could delay or prevent the Company from meeting current product demand, introducing new products, building new facilities or acquiring new businesses and could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the Company markets and sells products that are subject to regulations relating to dietary supplements. In order to comply with any changes in these laws and regulations, including any changes that result from newly published clinical studies and emerging studies that may assert or prove that ingredients in our products or our products themselves are ineffective or harmful to consumers, the Company may be required to make changes to product formulation, labeling or marketing claims, perform additional testing to substantiate its product claims, make costly changes in its manufacturing processes or supply chain or stop selling certain products until corrective actions have been taken. Any of these developments could increase the Company’s costs significantly, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Sales growth objectives may be difficult to achieve, the Company may not be able to successfully implement price increases, and market and category declines and changes to the Company’s product and geographic mix may adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

A large percentage of the Company’s revenues comes from mature markets that are subject to high levels of competition. During fiscal year 2020, 85% of the Company’s net sales were attributable to U.S. markets, including U.S. territories. The Company’s ability to achieve sales growth depends on its ability to drive growth through innovation, including as part of its IGNITE Strategy, expand into new products and categories, channels and countries, invest in its established brands and enhanced merchandising, grow categories with retailers and capture market share from competitors. The Company’s ability to achieve sales growth also depends on foreign currency fluctuations. A weakening of foreign currencies in which sales are generated relative to the Company’s reporting currency (U.S. dollars) would decrease net sales. The Company has implemented price increases in the past and may implement price increases in the future, which may slow sales growth or create volume declines in the short term as customers and consumers adjust to these price increases. In addition, our competitors may or may not take competitive actions, which may lead to sales declines and loss of market share. If the Company is unable to increase market share in existing product lines, develop product innovations, undertake sales, marketing and advertising initiatives that grow its product categories and/or develop, acquire or successfully launch new products or brands, it may not achieve its sales growth objectives. Furthermore, a general decline in the markets for certain product categories has had and may in the future have a negative impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operation. In addition, changes to the mix of products that the Company sells, as well as the mix of countries in which its products are sold, may adversely impact the Company’s net sales, profitability and cash flow.

Volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services have negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact, the Company’s net earnings and cash flow.

Volatility and increases in the costs of raw materials, including resin, non-woven fabrics for wipes products, sodium hypochlorite, corrugated cardboard, soybean oil, solvent, derivatives of amines, and other chemicals and agricultural commodities, and increases in the cost of energy, transportation, labor and other necessary supplies or services have harmed, and may continue to harm, the Company’s results of operation. We distribute our products and receive raw materials primarily by rail and truck. Reduced availability of rail or trucking capacity has caused, and could continue to cause, us to incur unanticipated expenses. In particular, reduced trucking capacity due to shortages of drivers, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a federal regulation requiring drivers to electronically log their driving hours, among other reasons, have caused an increase in the cost of transportation for us and our suppliers. The Company believes commodity and other cost increases and volatility, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, could continue in the future. If such increases occur or exceed the Company’s estimates and the Company is not able to increase the prices of its products or achieve cost savings to offset such cost increases, its results of operation would be harmed. In addition, even if the Company increases the prices of its products in response to increases in the cost of commodities or other cost increases, it may not be able to sustain its price increases. Sustained price increases may lead to declines in volume as competitors may not adjust their prices or customers may decide not to pay the higher prices, which could lead to sales declines and loss of market share, and the Company’s projections may not accurately predict the volume impact of price increases, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.

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To reduce the cost volatility associated with anticipated purchases of certain commodities, the Company uses derivative instruments, including commodity futures and swaps. The extent of the Company’s derivative position at any given time depends on the Company’s assessment of the markets for these commodities, the cost volatility in the markets and the cost of the derivative instruments. Many of the commodities used by the Company in its products do not have actively traded derivative instruments. If the Company does not or is unable to take a derivative position and costs subsequently increase, or if it executes a position and costs subsequently decrease, the Company’s costs may be greater than anticipated or higher than its competitors’ costs and the Company’s financial results could be adversely affected. For further information regarding the Company’s use of derivative instruments, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Exhibit 99.1.

The Company is subject to risks related to its international operations and international trade.

In fiscal year 2020, 15% of the Company’s net sales were attributable to international markets. The Company faces and will continue to face substantial risks associated with its foreign operations, including the following:

•global or local economic or political instability;
•price controls and related government actions;
•foreign currency fluctuations, including devaluations, currency controls and inflation, which may adversely affect the Company’s ability to do business in certain markets and reduce the U.S. dollar value of revenues, profits or cash flows it generates in non-U.S. markets;
•continued high levels of inflation in Argentina;
•difficulty in obtaining non-local currency (e.g., U.S. dollars) to pay for the raw materials needed to manufacture the Company’s products and contract-manufactured products;
•restrictions on or costs related to the repatriation of foreign profits to the U.S.;
•the imposition of tariffs, trade restrictions, price, profit or other government controls, labor laws, immigration restrictions, travel restrictions, including as a result of COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics, import and export laws or other government actions generating a negative impact on the Company’s business, including changes in trade policies that may be implemented and the impact of geopolitical events generally;
•difficulties in hiring and retaining qualified employees;
•civil unrest, work stoppages, labor disputes or widespread health emergencies, such as COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics;
•employment litigation related to employees, contractors and suppliers, particularly in Argentina;
•difficulties in obtaining or unavailability of raw materials, including as a result of lower rates of production due to the COVID-19 pandemic or the financial condition of suppliers and distributors or restrictions on their operations;
•potential loss of distribution channels as a result of retailer consolidation;
•increased credit risk of customers, suppliers and distributors, and defaults on obligations of foreign governments;
•potential harm to third parties, the Company’s employees and/or surrounding communities, and related liabilities and damages to the Company’s reputation, from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach, whether such actions are undertaken by the Company or by the Company’s business partners;
•difficulties in enforcing intellectual property and contractual rights;
•lack of well-established or reliable, and impartial legal systems in certain countries where the Company operates;
•challenges relating to enforcement of or compliance with local laws and regulations and with U.S. laws affecting operations outside of the U.S., including without limitation, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
•the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other similar government actions; and
•risks related to natural disasters, terrorism and other events beyond the Company’s control.

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In addition, the impact of the United Kingdom’s exit from, and the related on-going negotiations with, the European Union (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) are, at this time, unclear. Brexit has created legal, political and economic uncertainty, which could subject the Company to heightened risks in that region, including disruptions to trade and free movement of goods, services and people to and from the United Kingdom, disruptions to our workforce or the workforce of our suppliers or business partners and increased foreign exchange volatility with respect to the British pound. All of the foregoing risks could have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s ability to commercialize its products on a competitive basis in international markets and may have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s small sales volume in some countries, relative to some multinational and local competitors, could exacerbate such risks.

The Company is also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks with respect to its net sales, net earnings and cash flow driven by movements of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. A weakening of the currencies in which sales are generated relative to the currencies in which costs are denominated would decrease net earnings and cash flow, and . the Company’s foreign currency hedges only offset a small portion of the Company’s exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, including devaluations. Therefore, the Company’s reported net earnings may be negatively affected by changes in foreign exchange rates.

Furthermore, the imposition of tariffs and/or increases in tariffs on various products by the U.S. and other countries has introduced greater uncertainty with respect to trade policies and government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries, and new and/or increased tariffs have subjected, and may in the future subject, the Company to additional costs and expenditures of resources. Major developments in trade relations, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs by the U.S. and/or other countries, and any emerging nationalist trends in specific countries could alter the trade environment and consumer purchasing behavior that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s international operations are also subject to uncertainties and risks associated with inflation. For example, effective July 1, 2018, Argentina was designated as a highly inflationary economy, as it experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a three-year period. Gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of non-U.S. dollar monetary assets and liabilities of Argentina were recorded in net earnings for fiscal years 2020 and 2019. In addition, as of September 2019, the government of Argentina reinstated foreign exchange controls in response to further decreases in the value of the Argentine peso, limiting the Company’s ability to convert Argentine pesos to U.S. dollars and transfer U.S. dollars outside of Argentina. The Company expects further volatility and decreases in the value of the Argentine peso in the future, which may negatively impact the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Other countries in which the Company operates may also become highly inflationary and/or such countries’ currencies may be devalued.

For further information regarding Argentina, including its designation as a highly inflationary economy, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Exhibit 99.1.

The facilities of the Company and its suppliers are subject to disruption by events beyond the Company’s control.

Operations at facilities of the Company, its suppliers (including sole-source and single-source suppliers), service providers and retail customers are subject to disruption for a variety of reasons, including work stoppages, cyber-attacks and other disruptions in information technology systems, demonstrations, disease outbreaks or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, acts of war, terrorism, fire, earthquakes, flooding or other natural disasters, disruptions in logistics, loss or impairment of key manufacturing sites, supplier capacity constraints, raw material and product quality or safety issues, industrial accidents or other occupational health and safety issues.

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In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect the Company’s business by causing or contributing to significant disruptions to its manufacturing, distribution and supply operations, including closure of its significant manufacturing and distribution facilities. Such significant disruptions could be due to, among other things, the loss or disruption of the timely availability of adequate supplies of essential raw materials or other manufacturing components; a decrease in the Company’s workforce or in the efficiency of its workforce, including as a result of illness to its employees or their families or governmental restrictions on its employees’ ability to travel or perform necessary business functions or as a result of the need for the Company to operate its business with substantial modifications to employee travel and employee work locations; transportation and logistics challenges, including as a result of port and border closures and other governmental restrictions and the availability and capacity of shipping channels as consumers may shift to increased online shopping; and the loss or disruption of other manufacturing, distribution and supply capabilities. In addition, substantial increases in demand in one or more products or brands beyond the Company’s forecasts may require it to either expand its production capacity or acquire additional capacity, both of which may require significant capital expenditures and may not be available on a timely basis.

The Company’s corporate headquarters and primary research and development facility are located near major earthquake fault lines in California. If a major disruption at the Company or its suppliers were to occur, it could result in injury to people, damages to the natural environment, temporary loss of access to critical data, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information, delays in shipments of products to customers, disruptions in the Company’s supply chain or suspension of operations. Any such disruption could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company may not successfully achieve its innovation goals, or develop and introduce new products and line extensions, or expand into adjacent categories and countries, which could adversely impact its financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s future performance and growth depends on innovation and its ability to successfully develop or license capabilities to introduce new products, brands, line extensions and product innovations or enter into or expand into adjacent product categories, sales channels or countries. The Company’s ability to anticipate changes in consumer preferences and quickly innovate in order to adapt its products to meet changing consumer demands is essential, especially in light of the reduction in barriers for even small competitors to quickly introduce new brands and products directly to consumers that e-commerce permits. This risk is further heightened by the continued evolution of consumer needs, habits and preferences as a result of shifts in U.S. demographics, reflecting various factors including cultural and socioeconomic changes.

The Company cannot be certain that it will successfully achieve its innovation goals. The development and introduction of new products requires substantial and effective research and development and capital expenditures, which the Company may be unable to recoup if such new products do not gain widespread market acceptance. In addition, effective and integrated systems are required for the Company to gather and use consumer data and information to successfully market its products. New product development and marketing efforts, including efforts to enter markets or product categories in which the Company has limited or no prior experience, have inherent risks. These risks include product development or launch delays, which could result in the Company not being first to market, and the failure of new products, brands and line extensions to achieve anticipated levels of market acceptance. If product introductions or new or expanded product lines are not successful, costs associated with these efforts may not be fully recouped and the Company’s net earnings could be adversely affected. In addition, if sales generated by new products cause a decline in sales of the Company’s existing products, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Product liability and labeling claims, commercial claims or other legal proceedings could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company has in the past paid, and may be required in the future to pay, for losses or injuries purportedly caused by its products. Such claims may be based on allegations that, among other things, the Company’s products contain contaminants or provide inadequate instructions or warnings regarding their use, have defective packaging, fail to perform as advertised, or damage property or persons. Product liability, advertising and labeling claims could result in negative publicity that could harm the Company’s reputation, sales and results of operation and the reputation of the Company’s brands. Furthermore, acquisitions or ventures could also result in the assumption of contingent liabilities, including litigation, which could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if any of the Company’s products is found to be defective, the Company may recall such products, which could result in adverse publicity and significant expenses. In July 2020, the Company’s subsidiary in Peru voluntarily recalled the Poett® dilutable cleaning products sold in Peru, which recall affects all such Poett® products manufactured in Peru on or before June 30, 2020. Although the Company maintains product liability insurance coverage, potential product liability claims may be subject to a deductible, exceed the amount of insurance coverage or be excluded under the terms of the policies.
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In addition, the Company is, and may in the future become, the subject of, or party to, various pending or threatened legal actions, government investigations and proceedings relating to, among other things, advertising disputes with competitors, consumer class actions, including those related to advertising claims, labor claims, breach of contract claims, antitrust litigation, securities litigation, premises liability claims, data privacy and security disputes, employment litigation related to employees, contractors and suppliers, including class action lawsuits, and litigation in foreign jurisdictions. Such actions, investigations and proceedings may or may not relate to the Company’s responses to, and actions taken in connection with, the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the Company’s recently announced partnerships with companies in the industries involving shared-space. The Company has been, and may in the future be, subject to additional claims, proceedings and actions as it expands the products within the dietary supplements category. In general, claims made by or against the Company in litigation, investigations, disputes or other proceedings have been and may in the future be expensive and time-consuming to bring or defend against and could result in settlements, injunctions or damages that could significantly affect its business, financial condition and results of operations and harm its reputation. It is not possible to predict the final resolution of litigation, investigations, disputes or proceedings with which the Company currently is or may in the future become involved and its assessment of the materiality of these matters and any reserves taken in connection therewith may not be consistent with their final resolutions. The impact of these matters, including any reserves taken in connection with such matters, on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be material. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Exhibit 99.1 for additional information related to these matters.

Profitability and cash flow could suffer if the Company is unable to generate anticipated cost savings, successfully implement its strategies, or efficiently manage supply chain and manufacturing processes.

The Company continues to implement plans to improve its competitive position by setting aggressive annual cost savings targets intended to reduce material costs and manufacturing inefficiencies and realize productivity gains, distribution and logistical efficiencies and overhead reductions. If the Company cannot successfully implement its cost savings plans or offset the cost of making these changes, the Company may not realize all anticipated benefits, which could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations or its long-term strategies, such as the IGNITE Strategy. The Company also continues to seek to penetrate new markets and introduce new products and product innovations. These goals and strategies may not be implemented or may fail to achieve the desired results, and the Company may fail to achieve one or more of its financial goals for one or more of the relevant fiscal years. In addition, the Company expects to continue to restructure its operations as necessary to improve operational efficiency, including occasionally opening or closing offices, facilities or plants. Gaining additional efficiencies may become increasingly difficult over time, there may be one-time and other costs and negative impacts on sales growth relating to facility or plant closures or other restructurings and anticipated cost savings and the Company’s strategies may not be implemented or may fail to achieve desired results. If the Company is unable to generate anticipated cost savings, successfully implement its strategies or efficiently manage its supply chain and manufacturing processes, the Company’s results of operations could suffer. These plans and strategies could also have a negative impact on the Company’s relationships with employees or customers, which could also adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Increases in the estimated fair value of the Procter & Gamble Co. (“P&G’s”) interest in the Company’s Glad business increase the value of the Company’s obligation to purchase P&G’s interest in the Glad business upon the termination of the venture agreement and may, in the future, adversely affect the Company’s net earnings and cash flow.

In January 2003, the Company entered into a venture agreement with P&G related to the Company’s Glad bags and wraps business. In connection with this agreement, P&G provides research and development support to the Glad business. The agreement with P&G expires in January 2026 unless the parties agree to extend the term. The agreement requires the Company to purchase P&G’s 20% interest at the expiration of its term for cash at fair value as established by predetermined valuation procedures. As of June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the estimated fair value of P&G’s interest was $610 million, $619 million and $631 million, respectively, of which $400 million, $370 million and $341 million, respectively, has been recognized by the Company and is reflected in Other liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The difference between the estimated fair value and the amount recognized, and any future changes in the fair value of P&G’s interest, is charged to Cost of products sold in accordance with the effective interest method over the remaining life of the agreement. The estimated fair value of P&G’s interest, which has increased significantly over the past several years, increased by $152 million from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of the enactment of H.R.1, also known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Tax Act”), and the extension of the venture agreement with, and the related R&D support provided by, P&G, and may continue to change up until any such purchase by the Company of P&G’s interest. The key assumptions and estimates used to arrive at the estimated fair value include, but are not limited to, tax rates, the rate at which future cash flows are discounted (discount rate), commodity prices, future volume estimates, net sales and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, capital expenditures, foreign exchange rates, inflation and terminal growth rates. Any changes in such assumptions or estimates could significantly affect such estimated fair value and, accordingly, the value of the Company’s repurchase obligation and may adversely affect the Company’s net earnings up until any such purchase and cash flow at the time of any such purchase. For additional information, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Exhibit 99.1.

The estimates and assumptions on which the Company’s financial projections are based may prove to be inaccurate, which may cause its actual results to materially differ from such projections, which may adversely affect the Company’s future profitability, cash flows and stock price.

The Company’s financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are dependent on certain estimates and assumptions related to, among other things, category growth, development and launch of innovative new products, market share projections, product pricing and sale, volume and product mix, foreign exchange rates and volatility, tax rates, commodity prices, distribution, cost savings, accruals for estimated liabilities, including litigation reserves, measurement of benefit obligations for pension and other postretirement benefit plans, and the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow to reinvest in its existing business, fund internal growth, repurchase its stock, make acquisitions, pay dividends and meet debt obligations. The Company’s financial projections are based on historical experience and on various other estimates and assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances and at the time they are made, and the Company’s actual results may differ materially from its financial projections, especially in light of the increased difficulty in making such estimates and assumptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any material variation between the Company’s financial projections and its actual results may adversely affect the Company’s future profitability, cash flows and stock price.

Loss of, or inability to attract, key personnel could adversely impact the Company’s business.

The Company’s success depends, in part, on its ability to retain its key personnel, including its executive officers and senior management team, and to continue to implement its succession plans for senior management and other key employees. The unexpected loss or unavailability of one or more of the Company’s key employees, including as a result of illness to themselves or their families, could disrupt its business. The Company’s success also depends, in part, on its continuing ability to identify, hire, develop and retain other highly qualified personnel. Competition for these employees can be intense, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, where there is high wage inflation and the Company’s headquarters and largest research facility are located. In addition, the Company’s employees may be targeted and recruited by other companies. As the Company expands into new categories or markets, including more regulated businesses, it will also require personnel with relevant training and experience in such categories or markets. The Company may not be able to attract or retain qualified personnel in the future, and its failure to do so or the compensation costs of doing so could adversely affect the Company.

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Environmental matters create potential liabilities that could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company must comply with various environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates, including those relating to air emissions, water discharges, handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, remediation of contamination associated with the use and disposal of hazardous substances and climate change. The Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenditures and other costs in complying with environmental laws and regulations and in providing physical security for its worldwide operations, and such expenditures reduce the cash flow available to the Company for other purposes.

The Company is currently involved in or has potential liability with respect to the remediation of past contamination in the operation of some of its current and former facilities. In addition, some of its present and former facilities have or had been in operation for many years and, over that time, some of those facilities may have used substances or generated and disposed of wastes that are or may be considered hazardous. It is possible that those sites, as well as disposal sites owned by third parties to whom the Company has sent waste, may be identified and become the subject of remediation. The Company could also become subject to additional environmental liabilities in the future, whether as a result of new laws and regulations or otherwise, that could result in a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

The Company had a recorded liability of $28 million and $27 million as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for its share of aggregate future remediation costs related to certain environmental matters, including response actions at various locations. One matter, which accounted for $14 million of the recorded liability as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, relates to environmental costs associated with one of the Company’s former operations at a site located in Alameda County, California. Another matter, in Dickinson County, Michigan, for which the Company is jointly and severally liable, accounted for $10 million and $11 million of the recorded liability as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company’s estimated losses related to these matters are sensitive to a variety of uncertain factors, including the ability of third parties to pay their share of the response and remediation obligations, the efficacy of any remediation efforts, changes in any remediation requirements, and the future availability of alternative clean-up technologies, and the Company’s exposure may exceed the amount recorded for these matters. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Exhibit 99.1 for additional information related to these liabilities.

The Company also handles and/or transports hazardous substances, including but not limited to chlorine, at some of its international production facilities. A release of such chemicals, whether in transit or at the Company’s facilities, due to accident or an intentional act, could result in substantial liability and business disruptions.

Increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors on sustainability issues, including those related to climate change, may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and damage our reputation.

As climate change, land use, water use, deforestation, plastic waste, recyclability or recoverability of packaging, including single-use and other plastic packaging, and other sustainability concerns become more prevalent, governmental and non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors are increasingly focusing on these issues. In particular, changing consumer preferences may result in increased customer and consumer concerns and demands regarding plastics and packaging materials, including single-use and non-recyclable plastic packaging, and their environmental impact on sustainability, a growing demand for natural or organic products and ingredients, or increased consumer concerns or perceptions (whether accurate or inaccurate) regarding the effects of ingredients or substances present in certain consumer products. This increased focus on environmental issues and sustainability may result in new or increased regulations and customer, consumer and investor demands that could cause us to incur additional costs or to make changes to our operations to comply with any such regulations and address demands. If the Company is unable to respond or perceived to be inadequately responding to sustainability concerns, customers and consumers may choose to purchase products from another company or a competitor. Concern over climate change may result in new or increased legal and regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment. Increased costs of energy or compliance with emissions standards due to increased legal or regulatory requirements may cause disruptions in or increased costs associated with manufacturing our products. Any failure to achieve our goals with respect to reducing our impact on the environment or a perception (whether or not valid) of our failure to act responsibly with respect to the environment or to effectively respond to new, or changes in, legal or regulatory requirements concerning climate change or other sustainability concerns could adversely affect our business and reputation.

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Failure to effectively utilize, successfully assert or successfully defend, the Company’s intellectual property rights could impact its competitiveness.

The Company relies on intellectual property rights based on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect its brands, products, packaging for its products, inventions and confidential information. The Company cannot be certain that it will be able to effectively utilize these intellectual property rights or that it can successfully assert or defend these rights. There is a risk that the Company will not be able to obtain and perfect its own intellectual property rights or, where appropriate, license intellectual property rights necessary to support new product introductions and product innovations. The Company cannot be certain that these rights, if obtained, will not later be invalidated, circumvented or challenged, and the Company could incur significant costs in connection with legal actions to assert its intellectual property rights or to defend those rights from assertions of invalidity. In addition, even if such rights are obtained in the U.S., the laws of some of the other countries in which the Company’s products are or may be sold may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the U.S. It is also possible that the Company’s brands may not be available for use in certain countries due to prior third party rights, thereby limiting expansion of the Company’s brands. If other parties infringe the Company’s intellectual property rights, they may dilute or diminish the value of the Company’s brands and products in the marketplace, which could diminish the value that consumers associate with the Company’s brands and harm its net sales. The failure to perfect and protect its intellectual property rights could make the Company less competitive and could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

If the Company is found to have infringed the intellectual property rights of others or cannot obtain necessary intellectual property rights from others, its competitiveness could be negatively impacted.

If the Company is found to have violated the trademark, trade secret, copyright, patent or other intellectual property rights of others, directly or indirectly, through the use of third-party marks, ideas or technologies, such a finding could result in the need to cease use of such trademark, trade secret, copyrighted work or patented invention in the Company’s business as well as the obligation to pay for past infringement. If holders are willing to permit the Company to continue to use such intellectual property rights, they could require a payment of a substantial amount for continued use of those rights. Either ceasing use or paying such amounts could cause the Company to become less competitive and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Even if the Company is not found to infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights, claims of infringement could adversely affect the Company’s business. The Company could incur material legal costs and related expenses to defend against such claims and the Company could incur significant costs associated with suspending its use of the challenged intellectual property rights even if it is ultimately found not to have infringed such rights.

The Company’s indebtedness could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations and prevent the Company from fulfilling its financial obligations, and the Company may not be able to maintain its current credit ratings, may not continue to pay dividends or repurchase its stock and may not remain in compliance with existing debt covenants.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had nearly $3 billion of debt. The Company’s indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could:

•require the Company to dedicate a substantial portion of its cash flow from operations to payments on its indebtedness, which would reduce the availability of its cash flow to fund working capital requirements, capital expenditures, future acquisitions, dividends, repurchase the Company’s common stock and for other general corporate purposes;
•limit the Company’s flexibility in planning for or reacting to general adverse economic conditions or changes in its business and the industries in which it operates;
•place the Company at a competitive disadvantage compared to its competitors that have less debt; and
•limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants in the Company’s debt documents, its ability to borrow additional funds.

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In addition, the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, the interest rate benchmark used as a reference rate for certain borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility and certain derivative instruments, is expected to be phased out by the end of calendar year 2021. A reference rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or another alternative benchmark rate, is expected to be established to replace LIBOR. Although there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2020, once the relevant administrator announces that LIBOR has ceased or will cease to be available, or the required lenders elect to opt-in early to a new reference rate, the Company and the lenders under the revolving credit facility will be required to mutually select a substitute reference rate, and if such substitute reference rate, or the replacement reference rate for our derivative instruments, is higher than LIBOR, the Company’s interest expense related to such borrowings may increase.

Furthermore, the Company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future to fund acquisitions, repurchase stock or fund other activities for general business purposes. If new debt is added to the current debt levels, the related risks that the Company now faces could limit its ability to access the debt capital markets or other forms of financing and result in increased borrowing costs. Further, certain terms of the agreements governing the Company’s over-the-counter derivative instruments contain provisions that require the Company’s credit ratings, as assigned by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s to the Company, to remain at a level equal to or better than the minimum of an investment grade credit rating. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had been assigned investment-grade ratings with both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. However, if the Company’s credit ratings were to fall below investment grade, the counterparties to the derivative instruments in net liability positions could request full collateralization, and it may negatively impact the Company’s other financial arrangements.

The Company has historically declared and paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and has been authorized to repurchase its stock subject to certain limitations under its stock repurchase programs. Any determinations by the board of directors to continue to declare and pay cash dividends on the Company’s common stock or to repurchase the Company’s common stock, however, will be based primarily upon the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and business requirements, its access to debt capital markets or other forms of financing, the price of its common stock in the case of the repurchase program and the board of directors’ continuing determination that the repurchase programs and the declaration and payment of dividends are in the best interests of the Company’s stockholders and are in compliance with all laws and agreements applicable to the repurchase and dividend programs. In the event the Company does not declare and pay a quarterly dividend or discontinues its stock repurchases, the Company’s stock price could be adversely affected. The Company is subject to compliance with the Company’s existing debt covenants. As of June 30, 2020, although the Company could add approximately $5 billion in incremental debt and remain in compliance with its debt covenants, failure by the Company to comply with the financial and other restrictive covenants in its debt documents could result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

The Company’s judgments regarding the accounting for tax positions, the resolution of tax disputes and the effects of changes in tax rates and regulations on our business and our company could be materially different from our current estimates or expectations, all of which could impact the Company's net earnings and cash flow.

Significant judgment is required to determine the Company’s effective tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. The Company provides for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement criteria prescribed by applicable accounting standards. When particular tax matters arise, a number of years may elapse before such matters are audited and finally resolved. Unfavorable resolution of any tax matter in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate could increase the effective tax rate, which would have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Any resolution of a tax issue may require the use of cash in the year of resolution.

Fluctuations in federal, state, local and foreign taxes or a change to uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, may also impact the Company’s effective tax rate and the Company’s results of operations, and changes in tax laws, such as the Tax Act which was signed into law in December 2017, could create uncertainty and have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations. While our accounting for the recorded impact of the Tax Act was deemed to be complete in the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018, these amounts were based on prevailing regulations and currently available information, and any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department or the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or any change in law or regulation could impact our recorded amounts in future periods.

For additional information, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Exhibit 99.1.

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The Company’s continued growth and expansion, reliance on third-party service providers and implementation of new accounting standards could adversely affect its internal control over financial reporting, which could harm its business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance that a misstatement of the Company’s financial statements would be prevented or detected. The Company’s continuing growth and expansion in domestic and globally dispersed markets may place significant additional pressure on the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting and require the Company to update its internal control over financial reporting. Moreover, the Company engages the services of third parties to assist with business operations and financial reporting processes, which injects additional monitoring obligations and risk into the system of internal control. When the Company is required to comply with new or revised accounting standards or implements changes to its external disclosure processes, such as the recently implemented changes to the Company’s reportable segment structure, it must make any appropriate changes to its internal control over financial reporting to fully implement the standards or such changes, which may require significant effort and judgment. Any failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could limit the Company’s ability to report its results of operations accurately and on a timely basis, or to detect and prevent fraud and could expose it to regulatory enforcement action and stockholder claims, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s business could be negatively impacted as a result of stockholder activism or an unsolicited takeover proposal or a proxy contest.

In recent years, proxy contests and other forms of stockholder activism have been directed against numerous public companies, including the Company. During fiscal years 2012 and 2011, the Company was the target of an unsolicited takeover proposal from a stockholder activist, which resulted in significant costs to the Company. If such a proposal were to be made again, the Company would likely incur significant costs, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Stockholder activists may also seek to involve themselves in the governance, strategic direction and operations of the Company through stockholder proposals or otherwise. Such proposals may disrupt the Company’s business and divert the attention of the Company’s management and employees, and any perceived uncertainties as to the Company’s future direction resulting from such a situation could result in the loss of potential business opportunities, the perception that the Company needs a change in the direction of its business, or the perception that the Company is unstable or lacks continuity, which may be exploited by our competitors, cause concern to our current or potential customers, and make it more difficult for the Company to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners, which could adversely affect the Company’s business. In addition, actions of activist stockholders may cause significant fluctuations in our stock price based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business.

The Company is subject to risks related to its discontinued operations in Venezuela.

In September 2014, the Company’s Venezuela subsidiary discontinued its operations and the Company reported that the Venezuelan government had announced that it had occupied the production facilities of the Company’s Venezuela subsidiary. The Company believes that the Venezuelan government resumed production of bleach and other cleaning products at the Venezuela plants. The Venezuelan government’s actions raise grave concerns, as the production of cleaning products, in particular bleach, is a highly specialized and technical process. The Company has advised repeatedly that it and its affiliates cannot be responsible for the safety of any workers and the surrounding communities or for the safety, quality or effectiveness of any product that may be produced under the Venezuelan government’s takeover or any use of the names and trademarks of the Company and its affiliates. Nevertheless, the Company may face liabilities, costs, or other harm in connection with the operations of the Company’s former Venezuelan subsidiary.

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ITEM 1.B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns or leases various manufacturing, distribution, office and research and development facilities, including a leased facility in Pleasanton, CA, which houses the Company’s primary research and development group, as well as other administrative and operational support personnel, and a leased office space in Oakland, CA for its corporate headquarters. Management believes the Company’s facilities are adequate to support the business efficiently.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is subject to routine litigation incidental to its business in the United States and in international locations, including various lawsuits and claims relating to issues such as contract disputes, product liability, patents and trademarks, advertising, commercial, administrative, employment, antitrust, securities, consumer class actions and other matters. Although the results of claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, based on management’s analysis, it is the opinion of management that the ultimate disposition of these matters, to the extent not previously provided for or disclosed in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in Exhibit 99.1, will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The names, ages, year first elected and current titles of each of the executive officers of the Company as of August 13, 2020, are set forth below:

Name	Age	Year First
Elected
Executive
Officer	Title	
Benno Dorer	56	2009	Chair and Chief Executive Officer	
Linda Rendle	42	2016	President	
Kevin B. Jacobsen	54	2018	Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer	
Kirsten Marriner	47	2016	Executive Vice President – Chief People Officer	
Eric Reynolds	50	2015	Executive Vice President – Household and Lifestyle	
Laura Stein	58	2005	Executive Vice President – General Counsel and Corporate Affairs	
William S. Bailey	54	2016	Senior Vice President - Corporate and Business Development	
Chau Banks	51	2020	Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer	
Diego J. Barral	50	2018	Senior Vice President – General Manager, International Division	
Michael R. Costello	54	2011	Senior Vice President – General Manager, Nutranext and RenewLife	
Troy Datcher	52	2019	Senior Vice President – Chief Customer Officer	
Denise Garner	57	2015	Senior Vice President – Chief Innovation Officer	
Stacey Grier	57	2019	Senior Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer	
Andrew J. Mowery	54	2018	Senior Vice President – Chief Product Supply Officer	
There is no family relationship between any of the above-named persons, or between any of such persons and any of the directors of the Company. See Item 10 of Part III of this Report for additional information.

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Effective September 14, 2020, Benno Dorer will step down as the chief executive officer of the Company. He will continue to serve as the executive chair of the Company’s board of directors. He is currently the chair and chief executive officer of the Company, a position he has held since August 2016. Prior to this role, he served as chief executive officer of the Company from November 2014 until August 2016. From January 2013 to November 2014, he served as executive vice president – chief operating officer, cleaning, international and corporate strategy. From March 2011 to December 2012, he served as senior vice president – cleaning division and Canada. He served as senior vice president – general manager, cleaning division from June 2009 to March 2011. Mr. Dorer joined the Company in 2005. Prior to joining the Company, he served in various roles at The Procter & Gamble Company.
Effective September 14, 2020, Linda Rendle will be appointed chief executive officer of the Company and elected to the board of directors. She is currently the president of the Company, a position she has held since May 2020. Prior to this role, she served as executive vice president – cleaning, international, strategy and operations from July 2019 to May 2020. From January 2019 to July 2019, she served as executive vice president – strategy and operations. From June 2018 to January 2019, she served as executive vice president – cleaning and strategy. She served as senior vice president – general manager, cleaning division of the Company, from August 2016 to June 2018, having taken on responsibility for the professional products division in April 2017. She served as vice president – general manager, home care from October 2014 to August 2016. From April 2012 to October 2014, she served as vice president – sales, cleaning division. From August 2011 to April 2012, she served as director of sales planning – litter, food & charcoal. From January 2010 to August 2011, she served as director of sales – supply chain. Ms. Rendle joined the Company in 2003.
Kevin B. Jacobsen is the executive vice president – chief financial officer of the Company, having served as executive vice president since January 2019. Prior to this role, he served as senior vice president – chief financial officer from April 2018 to January 2019. He served as vice president – financial planning and analysis, from November 2011 through March 2018. Mr. Jacobsen joined the Company in 1995 and has held a number of senior leadership roles in the Company’s finance department over the years, including serving as the finance leader for the specialty division, head of finance for Brazil operation, the product supply organization and various business units.
Kirsten Marriner is the executive vice president – chief people officer of the Company, having served as executive vice president since January 2019. Prior to this role she served as senior vice president – chief people officer from March 2016 to January 2019. Prior to joining the Company, she served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Omnicare, from March 2013 to August 2015. She served in various leadership roles, including as senior vice president, director of talent management and development at Fifth Third Bank, from October 2004 to March 2013.
Effective September 14, 2020, Eric Reynolds will be appointed executive vice president - chief operating officer of the Company. He is currently the executive vice president - household and lifestyle of the Company, a position he has held since July 2019. He continues to have responsibility for the digestive health and dietary supplements businesses, which were previously part of the household and lifestyle segments, respectively, and now have been combined into the vitamins, minerals and supplements business. Prior to this role, he served as executive vice president – cleaning and Burt’s Bees from January 2019 to July 2019. From January 2015 to January 2019, he served as senior vice president – chief marketing officer. He served as vice president – general manager, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia from May 2012 to January 2015. From May 2011 to April 2012, he was director, international business development. From June 2008 to April 2011, he was general manager, Caribbean. Mr. Reynolds joined the Company in 1998.
Laura Stein is the executive vice president – general counsel and corporate affairs of the Company, having served as executive vice president – general counsel since February 2015, and having taken on responsibility for corporate affairs in February 2016. She served as senior vice president – general counsel from January 2005 to February 2015. From January 2000 through January 2005, Ms. Stein was senior vice president – general counsel for H.J. Heinz Company. Immediately prior to that, she spent eight years working for the Company, lastly as its assistant general counsel – regulatory affairs.
William S. Bailey is the senior vice president – corporate and business development of the Company, a position he has held since January 2016. Prior to joining the Company, he served as vice president – corporate and business development at TripAdvisor, from June 2012 to January 2016. He served as vice president – corporate development at Ancestry.com, from June 2011 to June 2012. From August 2009 to June 2011, he served as vice president – corporate and business development at Check Point Software Technologies Inc.
Chau Banks is the senior vice president – chief information officer of the Company, a position she has held since June 2020. Prior to this role, she served as chief technology and digital officer at Revlon Consumer Products Company from January 2018 to June 2020. From September 2013 to November 2017, she was EVP, CIO and channel integration at New York & Company, Inc. (now RetailWinds Inc.). She has held leadership positions at leading global retailers including COACH, Abercrombie & Fitch and LBrands. She previously served as a management consultant at Capgemini and Ernst & Young. She also previously held positions at Energizer and Kimberly-Clark.
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Diego J. Barral is the senior vice president – general manager, international of the Company, a position he has held since April 2018. Prior to this role, he served as vice president – general manager, Latin America, from January 2012 to April 2018. Mr. Barral joined the company in 1995 and has served in various finance, procurement, business development and international roles.
Michael R. Costello is the senior vice president – general manager, Nutranext and RenewLife, having taken on responsibility for Nutranext since April 2018 and RenewLife since May 2018. Prior to this role, he served as senior vice president – international from September 2013 to April 2018. He served as vice president – general manager, international, from March 2011 to August 2013. From July 2009 through March 2011, he served as vice president – general manager, Latin America and Europe. Mr. Costello joined the Company in 1988.
Troy Datcher is the senior vice president – chief customer officer of the Company, a position he has held since February 2019. Prior to this role, he served as vice president - sales planning, cleaning/specialty and sports marketing from May 2014 to February 2019. He served as director of sales planning – Glad and Brita Products Division from April 2010 through May 2014. During his combined 20 years with the Company, Mr. Datcher has held various positions within the sales function, including vice president – corporate capability development and sports marketing, as well as region sales manager – specialty. Mr. Datcher first joined the Company in 1998.
Denise Garner is the senior vice president – chief innovation officer of the Company, a position she has held since January 2015. Prior to this role, she served as vice president, R&D – global cleaning & international, from January 2010 to December 2014. Ms. Garner joined the Company in 1988.
Stacey Grier is the senior vice president – chief marketing officer of the Company, a position she has held since January 2019. Prior to this role, she served as vice president - brand engagement and enhanced wellness marketing from October 2018 to January 2019. She served as vice president - brand and marketing strategy from October 2016 through October 2018. Prior to joining the Company, she served as chief strategic officer at DDB Worldwide from April 1996 to June 2016. Ms. Grier joined the Company in 2016.
Andrew J. Mowery is the senior vice president – chief product supply officer of the Company, a position he has held since December 2017. Prior to this role, he served as vice president – product supply operations from February 2014 to November 2017. He served as vice president – global strategic sourcing & supply chain strategy from April 2011 to February 2014. Mr. Mowery joined the Company as vice president – global strategic sourcing in April 2009. Prior to joining the Company, he worked in a variety of supply chain roles at Johnson & Johnson from 1988 to 2009.
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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The ticker symbol is CLX.
Holders
The number of record holders of the Company’s common stock as of July 28, 2020, was 9,947 based on information provided by the Company’s transfer agent.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
See Part III, Item 12 hereof, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
In May 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $2,000 million in shares of common stock on the open market (Open-Market Program), which has no expiration date.
In August 1999, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to reduce or eliminate dilution upon the issuance of common stock pursuant to the Company’s stock compensation plans (the Evergreen Program). In November 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Evergreen Program to reduce or eliminate dilution in connection with issuances of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. The Evergreen Program has no expiration date and has no specified limit as to dollar amount and therefore is not included in column [d] below.
The following table sets forth the purchases of the Company’s securities by the Company and any affiliated purchasers within the meaning of Rule 10b-18(a)(3) (17 CFR 240.10b-18(a)(3)) during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020.

 	[a]		[b]		[c]		[d]	
Period	Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased (1)		Average Price Paid
per Share (or Unit) (2)		Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs		Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) that May Yet
Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs	
April 1 to 30, 2020	— 	 		$	— 	 		— 	 		$1,493 million	
May 1 to 31, 2020	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		$1,493 million	
June 1 to 30, 2020	107,796 	 		209.35 	 		107,796 	 		$1,493 million	
	107,796 	 		$	209.35 	 		107,796 	 			

(1)All of the shares purchased in June 2020 were acquired pursuant to the Company’s Evergreen Program.
(2)Average price paid per share in the period includes commission.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
This information appears under “Five-Year Financial Summary” in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This information appears under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7.A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
This information appears under “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
These statements and data appear in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.

ITEM 9.A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Report, were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is set forth in Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020. See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” which appears in Exhibit 99.1.
Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9.B. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
See “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I of this Report.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, among others. The Code of Conduct is located on the Company’s website at TheCloroxCompany.com under Who We Are/Corporate Governance/Code of Conduct or https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/who-we-are/corporate-governance/codes-of-conduct/. The Company intends to satisfy the requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding disclosure of amendments to, or waivers from, provisions of its Code of Conduct by posting such information on the Company’s website. The Company’s website also contains its corporate governance guidelines and the charters of its principal board committees.
Information regarding the Company’s directors and corporate governance set forth in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information regarding executive and director compensation, Management Development and Compensation Committee interlocks and insider participation and the report of the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Company’s board of directors set forth in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners, management and directors and securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans set forth in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions and director independence set forth in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information regarding principal accounting fees and services set forth in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)Financial Statements and Schedules:
        Consolidated Financial Statements and Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm included in Exhibit 99.1, incorporated herein by reference.
        Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
        Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
        Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
        Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.
        Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
        Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)Exhibits:
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

				Incorporated by Reference	
Exhibit
Number		Exhibit Description		Form		File No.		Exhibit		Filing Date	
3.1		Restated Certificate of Incorporation.		10-K		001-07151		3.1		August 14, 2018	
3.2		Bylaws (amended and restated).		8-K		001-07151		3.2		September 15, 2016	
3.3		Certificate of Designations for The Clorox Company Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock.		8-K		001-07151		3.1		July 19, 2011	
4.1		Indenture, dated as of December 3, 2004, between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as trustee.		8-K		001-07151		4.1		December 3, 2004	
4.2		Indenture, dated as of October 9, 2007, between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., as trustee.		S-3ASR		333-200722		4.1		December 4, 2014	
4.3		First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 9, 2009, among the Company, The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		S-3ASR		333-200722		4.2		December 4, 2014	
4.4		Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 9, 2009, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		S-3ASR		333-200722		4.3		December 4, 2014	
4.5		Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 17, 2011, between the company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		S-3ASR		333-200722		4.4		December 4, 2014	
4.6		Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 13, 2012, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		S-3ASR		333-200722		4.5		December 4, 2014	
4.7		Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2014, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		8-K		001-07151		4.1		December 9, 2014	
4.8		Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 28, 2017, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		8-K		001-07151		4.1		September 28, 2017	
4.9		Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2018, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		8-K		001-07151		4.1		May 9, 2018	
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				Incorporated by Reference	
Exhibit
Number		Exhibit Description		Form		File No.		Exhibit		Filing Date	
4.10		Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2020, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.		8-K		001-07151		4.1		May 8, 2020	
4.11		Description of Capital Stock of The Clorox Company		10-K		001-07151		4.10		August 14, 2019	
10.1*		The Clorox Company Amended and Restated Independent Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of November 16, 2005, and amended and restated as of February 7, 2008.		10-Q		001-07151		10.55		May 2, 2008	
10.2*		The Clorox Company Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, adopted as of January 1, 1996, and amended and restated as of July 20, 2004.		10-K		001-07151		10(x)		August 27, 2004	
10.3*		Amendment No.1 to The Clorox Company Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.		10-K		001-07151		10.3		August 16, 2016	
10.4*		The Clorox Company Annual Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of September 17, 2013.		10-K		001-07151		10.8		August 25, 2014	
10.5*		The Clorox Company 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of November 14, 2012.		10-Q		001-07151		10.1		February 5, 2013	
10.6*		Form of Performance Share Award Agreement under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for awards made in 2017.		10-Q		001-07151		10.2		November 1, 2017	
10.7*		Form of Performance Share Award Agreement under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for awards made in 2018.		10-Q		001-07151		10.2		October 31, 2018	
10.8*		Form of Performance Share Award Agreement under the Company's 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for awards made in 2019.		10-Q		001-07151		10.1		October 31, 2019	
10.9*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.		10-Q		001-07151		10.1		October 31, 2018	
10.10*		Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.		10-Q		001-07151		10.3		November 1, 2017	
10.11*		The Clorox Company Amended and Restated 2005 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2008.		10-K		001-07151		10.18		August 19, 2008	
10.12*		Amendment No. 1 to The Clorox Company Amended and Restated 2005 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan.		10-K		001-07151		10.18		August 26, 2011	
10.13*		Amendment No. 2 to The Clorox Company Amended and Restated 2005 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan.		10-K		001-07151		10.13		August 16, 2016	
10.14*		The Clorox Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as restated effective January 5, 2005, as revised August 13, 2009.		10-Q		001-07151		10.17		November 3, 2009	
10.15*		Amendment No. 1 to The Clorox Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of July 29, 2011.		10-Q		001-07151		10.21		November 3, 2011	
10.16*		Amendment No. 2 to The Clorox Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of September 11, 2012.		10-Q		001-07151		10.2		November 2, 2012	
10.17*		Amendment No. 3 to The Clorox Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of March 28, 2018.		10-Q		001-07151		10.1		May 2, 2018	
10.18*		The Clorox Company Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, amended and restated as of February 7, 2008.		10-Q		001-07151		10.58		May 2, 2008	
10.19*		Form of Indemnification Agreement.		10-Q		001-07151		10.27		May 4, 2010	
10.20*		Second Amended and Restated Executive Change in Control Severance Plan, effective February 11, 2020.		8-K		001-07151		10.1		February 14, 2020	
10.21*		Severance Plan for Clorox Executive Committee Members, second amended and restated effective February 11, 2020.		8-K		001-07151		10.2		February 14, 2020	
10.22*		The Clorox Company Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of July 1, 2011.		10-Q		001-07151		10.27		May 4, 2011	
10.23*		Amendment No. 1 to The Clorox Company Executive Retirement Plan.		10-K		001-07151		10.22		August 16, 2016	
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				Incorporated by Reference	
Exhibit
Number		Exhibit Description		Form		File No.		Exhibit		Filing Date	
10.24*		The Clorox Company 2011 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of July 1, 2011.		10-K		001-07151		10.29		August 26, 2011	
10.25*		Amendment No. 1 to The Clorox Company 2011 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan.		10-K		001-07151		10.24		August 16, 2016	
10.26*		The Clorox Company Director Equity Award Policy, effective as of November 15, 2017.		10-K		001-07151		10.26		August 14, 2018	
10.27		Credit Agreement dated as of November 15, 2019, among The Clorox Company, the lenders listed therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agents, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Servicing Agent.		8-K		001-07151		10.1		November 18, 2019	
10.28		Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement dated as of January 31, 2003, between The Glad Products Company and certain affiliates and The Procter and Gamble Company and certain affiliates.		10-K/A		001-07151		10.26		September 30, 2016	
10.29		Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2010, between The Glad Products Company and certain affiliates and The Procter & Gamble Company and certain affiliates.		10-Q		001-07151		10.2		February 2, 2018	
10.30		First Extension and Amendment of the Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2017, between The Glad Products Company and certain affiliates and The Procter & Gamble Company and certain affiliates.		10-Q		001-07151		10.1		February 2, 2018	
21		Subsidiaries.									
23		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.									
31.1		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of The Clorox Company pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.									
31.2		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of The Clorox Company pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.									
32		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of The Clorox Company pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.									
99.1		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Consolidated Financial Statements, Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.		 		 		 		 	
99.2		Reconciliation of Economic Profit (Unaudited).									
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.									
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.									
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.									
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.									
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.									
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.									
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).									
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(*) Indicates a management or director contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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: August 13, 2020	By:  	/s/ Benno Dorer	
		Benno Dorer	
 		Chair and Chief Executive Officer	

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	     	Title	     	Date	
/s/ A. Banse		Director		August 13, 2020	
A. Banse					
/s/ R. H. Carmona		Director		August 13, 2020	
R. H. Carmona					
/s/ S. C. Fleischer		Director		August 13, 2020	
S. C. Fleischer					
/s/ E. Lee		Director		August 13, 2020	
E. Lee					
/s/ A. D. D. Mackay		Director		August 13, 2020	
A. D. D. Mackay					
/s/ R. W. Matschullat		Director		August 13, 2020	
R. W. Matschullat					
/s/ M. J. Shattock		Director		August 13, 2020	
M. J. Shattock					
/s/ K. Tesija		Director		August 13, 2020	
K. Tesija					
/s/ P. Thomas-Graham		Director		August 13, 2020	
P. Thomas-Graham					
/s/ R. J. Weiner		Director		August 13, 2020	
R. J. Weiner					
/s/ C. J. Williams		Director		August 13, 2020	
C. J. Williams					
/s/ B. Dorer		Chair and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)		August 13, 2020	
B. Dorer					
/s/ K. B. Jacobsen		Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)		August 13, 2020	
K. B. Jacobsen					
/s/ J. R. Baker		Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)		August 13, 2020	
J. R. Baker					

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Exhibit 21

Name of Company		Jurisdiction of Incorporation	
6570 Donlon Group, LLC		Delaware	
A & M Products Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
Andover Properties, Inc.		Delaware	
Iodine Holdings, Inc.		Connecticut	
Brita Canada Corporation		Nova Scotia	
Brita Canada Holdings Corporation		Nova Scotia	
Brita GP		Ontario	
Brita LP		Ontario	
Brita Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
The Brita Products Company		Delaware	
BGP (Switzerland) S. a. r. l.		Switzerland	
Burt’s Bees, Inc.		Delaware	
Burt's Bees Australia Pty Ltd.		Australia	
Burt’s Bees International Holdings		Delaware	
Burt’s Bees Licensing, LLC		Delaware	
The Burt’s Bees Products Company		Delaware	
Caltech Industries, Inc.		Michigan	
CBee (Europe) Limited		United Kingdom	
Chesapeake Assurance Limited		Hawaii	
Clorox Africa (Proprietary) Ltd.		South Africa	
Clorox Africa Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd.		South Africa	
Clorox Argentina S.A.		Argentina	
Clorox Australasia Holdings, Inc.		Delaware	
Clorox Australia Pty. Ltd.		Australia	
Clorox Brazil Holdings LLC		Delaware	
Clorox (Cayman Islands) Ltd.		Cayman Islands	
Clorox Chile S.A.		Chile	
Clorox China (Guangzhou) Ltd.		Guangzhou, P.R.C.	
Clorox Commercial Company		Delaware	
The Clorox Company of Canada Ltd.		Canada (Federal)	
Clorox de Centro America, S.A.		Costa Rica	
Clorox de Colombia S.A.		Colombia	
Clorox de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.		Mexico	
Clorox de Panama S.A.		Panama	
Clorox del Ecuador S.A. Ecuaclorox		Ecuador	
Clorox Diamond Production Company		Delaware	
Clorox Dominicana S.R.L.		Dominican Republic	
Clorox Healthcare Holdings, LLC		Delaware	
Clorox Holdings Pty. Limited		Australia	
Clorox Hong Kong Limited		Hong Kong	
Clorox Hungary Liquidity Management Kft		Hungary	
The Clorox International Company		Delaware	
Clorox International Holdings, LLC		Delaware	
Clorox International Philippines, Inc.		The Philippines	
Clorox Luxembourg S.a.r.l.		Luxembourg	
Clorox (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.		Malaysia	

									
Clorox Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
Clorox Manufacturing Company of Puerto Rico, Inc.		Puerto Rico	
Clorox Mexicana S. de R.L. de C.V.		Mexico	
Clorox New Zealand Limited		New Zealand	
The Clorox Outdoor Products Company		Delaware	
Clorox Peru S.A.		Peru	
The Clorox Pet Products Company		Texas	
Clorox Professional Products Company		Delaware	
The Clorox Sales Company		Delaware	
Clorox Services Company		Delaware	
Clorox Servicios Corporativos S. de R.L. de C.V.		Mexico	
Clorox Spain, S.L.		Spain	
Clorox Spain Holdings, S.L.		Spain	
Clorox Sub-Sahara Africa Limited		Kenya	
Clorox (Switzerland) S.a.r.l.		Switzerland	
Clorox Uruguay S.A.		Uruguay	
The Consumer Learning Center, LLC		Delaware	
Corporacion Clorox de Venezuela, S.A.		Venezuela	
CLX Realty Co.		Delaware	
Everest NeoCell LLC		Delaware	
Evolution Sociedad S.A.		Uruguay	
Fabricante de Productos Plasticos, S.A. de C.V.		Mexico	
First Brands (Bermuda) Limited		Bermuda	
First Brands Corporation		Delaware	
First Brands do Brasil Ltda.		Brazil	
First Brands Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.		Mexico	
Fully Will Limited		Hong Kong	
Gazoontite, LLC		Delaware	
Glad Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
The Glad Products Company		Delaware	
The Household Cleaning Products Company of Egypt Ltd.		Egypt	
The HV Food Products Company		Delaware	
HV Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
Invermark S.A.		Argentina	
Jingles LLC		Delaware	
Kaflex S.A.		Argentina	
Kingsford Manufacturing Company		Delaware	
The Kingsford Products Company, LLC		Delaware	
Lerwood Holdings Limited		British Virgin Islands	
The Mexco Company		Delaware	
Mohamed Ali Abudawood for Industry and Partners for Industry Company Ltd.		Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	
National Cleaning Products Company Limited		Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	
Nature’s Products, Inc.		Florida	
Nutranext, LLC		Delaware	
Nutranext Business, LLC		Delaware	
Nutranext eHealth LLC		Delaware	
Nutranext Direct, LLC		Delaware	
Paulsboro Packaging Inc.		New Jersey	

									
Petroplus Productos Automotivos S.A.		Brazil	
Petroplus Sul Comercio Exterior S.A.		Brazil	
Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, LLC		Delaware	
ReNew Life Formulas, LLC		Delaware	
ReNew Life Holdings Corporation		Delaware	
Round Ridge Production Company		Delaware	
Soy Vay Enterprises, Inc.		California	
STP do Brasil Ltda.		Brazil	
Yuhan-Clorox Co., Ltd.		Korea	

Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1)Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-224699) and in the related Prospectuses of The Clorox Company, and

(2)Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-56563, 33-56565, 33-41131, including post effective amendments No. 1 and No. 2, 333-16969, 333-29375, 333-44675, 333-69455, including post effective amendment No. 1, 333-86783, 333-90386, including the post effective amendment No. 1, 333-131487, 333-193913 and 333-213161) of The Clorox Company;
of our reports dated August 13, 2020, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of The Clorox Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The Clorox Company included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of The Clorox Company for the year ended June 30, 2020.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Francisco, CA
August 13, 2020

Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Benno Dorer, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The Clorox Company;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 13, 2020

/s/ Benno Dorer		
Benno Dorer		
Chair and Chief Executive Officer	

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Kevin B. Jacobsen, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The Clorox Company;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 13, 2020

/s/ Kevin B. Jacobsen	
Kevin B. Jacobsen	
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer	

Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION

In connection with the periodic report of The Clorox Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), we, Benno Dorer, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Kevin B. Jacobsen, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify as of the date hereof, solely for purposes of Title 18, Chapter 63, Section 1350 of the United States Code, that to our knowledge:

(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.

This Certification has not been, and shall not be deemed, “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Date: August 13, 2020

/s/ Benno Dorer	 	
Benno Dorer		
Chair and Chief Executive Officer	

/s/ Kevin B. Jacobsen	 	
Kevin B. Jacobsen		
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer	

Exhibit 99.1
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Clorox Company
(Dollars in millions, except share and per share data)
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of The Clorox Company’s (the Company or Clorox) financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect future results. In certain instances, parenthetical references are made to relevant sections of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements to direct the reader to a further detailed discussion. This section should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following sections are included herein:
•Executive Overview
•Results of Operations
•Financial Position and Liquidity
•Contingencies
•Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
•Recently Issued Accounting Standards
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
•Summary of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Clorox is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with fiscal year 2020 net sales of $6,721 and approximately 8,800 employees worldwide as of June 30, 2020. Clorox sells its products primarily through mass retailers, grocery outlets, warehouse clubs, dollar stores, home hardware centers, drug, pet and military stores, third-party and owned e-commerce channels, and distributors. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® grilling products; Hidden Valley® dressings; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality®, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The Company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and the Clorox Healthcare® brand names. The Company has operations in more than 25 countries or territories and sells its products in more than 100 markets.
The Company primarily markets its leading brands in midsized categories considered to be financially attractive. Most of the Company’s products compete with other nationally advertised brands within each category and with “private label” brands.
The Company operates through strategic business units (SBUs) which are also the Company’s operating segments. These SBUs are then aggregated into four reportable segments. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company realigned its reportable segments following operational and systems integration. The Digestive Health and Dietary Supplements SBUs, previously included in the Household and Lifestyle reportable segments, respectively, were combined into a new Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) SBU, and the Home Care and Laundry SBUs, previously included in the Cleaning reportable segment, were combined to create the Cleaning SBU. These newly established SBUs, along with the Professional Products SBU, now make up the new Health and Wellness reportable segment due to their shared economic and qualitative characteristics. All periods presented have been recast to reflect this change. The four reportable segments consist of the following:
•Health and Wellness consists of cleaning products, professional products, and vitamins, minerals and supplement products mainly marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include cleaning products such as laundry additives, including bleach products under the Clorox® brand and Clorox 2® stain fighter and color booster; home care products, primarily under the Clorox®, Clorox® Scentiva®, Formula 409®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Tilex® brands; professional cleaning and disinfecting products under the CloroxPro™, Clorox Healthcare®, and Clorox® Total 360® brands and professional food service products under the Hidden Valley® brand; and vitamins, minerals and supplement products under the RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality®, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® brands.

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•Household consists of grilling products; bags and wraps; and cat litter products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include grilling products under the Kingsford® and Kingsford® Match Light® brands; bags and wraps under the Glad® brand; and cat litter products under the Fresh Step®, Scoop Away® and Ever Clean® brands.
•Lifestyle consists of food products, water-filtration systems and filters, and natural personal care products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include dressings and sauces, primarily under the Hidden Valley® brand; water-filtration systems and filters under the Brita® brand; and natural personal care products under the Burt’s Bees® brand.
•International consists of products sold outside the U.S. Products within this segment include laundry additives; home care products; water-filtration systems and filters; digestive health products; grilling products; cat litter products; food products; bags and wraps; natural personal care products; and professional cleaning and disinfecting products primarily under the Clorox®, Ayudin®, Clorinda®, Poett®, Pine-Sol®, Glad®, Brita®, RenewLife®, Ever Clean® and Burt’s Bees® brands.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This Executive Overview, the succeeding sections of MD&A and Exhibit 99.2 may include certain financial measures that are not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP measures, are listed below:
•Free cash flow and free cash flow as a percentage of net sales. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operations less capital expenditures.
•Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin (the ratio of EBIT to net sales)
•Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash asset impairment charges (Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in our Credit Agreement) to interest expense ratio (Interest Coverage ratio)
•Economic profit (EP) is calculated as earnings before income taxes, excluding non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges, and interest expense; less income taxes (calculated utilizing the Company’s effective tax rate), and less a capital charge (calculated as average capital employed multiplied by a cost of capital percentage rate).
•Organic sales growth is defined as net sales growth excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes and any acquisitions and divestitures.
For a discussion of these measures and the reasons management believes they are useful to investors, refer to “Summary of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. To the extent applicable, this MD&A and Exhibit 99.2 include reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Highlights
A detailed discussion of strategic goals, key initiatives and results of operations is included below. Key fiscal year 2020 financial results are summarized as follows:
•The Company’s fiscal year 2020 net sales increased by 8% to $6,721 from $6,214 in fiscal year 2019, reflecting an increase from higher volume, partially offset by the impact from unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.
•Gross margin increased by 170 basis points to 45.6% in fiscal year 2020 from 43.9% in fiscal year 2019, reflecting strong volume growth and the benefit of cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.
•The Company reported earnings of $939 in fiscal year 2020, compared to $820 in fiscal year 2019. The Company reported earnings before income taxes of $1,185 in fiscal year 2020, compared to $1,024 in fiscal year 2019.
•The Company delivered diluted net earnings per share (EPS) of $7.36 in fiscal year 2020, an increase of approximately 16%, or $1.04, from fiscal year 2019 diluted net EPS of $6.32. The increase was primarily due to net sales growth and gross margin expansion, partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses and advertising investments.
•EP increased by 16% to $706 in fiscal year 2020, compared to $610 in fiscal year 2019 (refer to the reconciliation of EP to earnings before income taxes in Exhibit 99.2).

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•The Company’s net cash provided by operations was $1,546 in fiscal year 2020, compared to $992 in fiscal year 2019, driven by decreases in working capital, profitable sales growth, and prior fiscal year's voluntary contribution in the Company's contributions to the domestic employee retirement income plans. Free cash flow was $1,292 or 19.2% of net sales in fiscal year 2020, compared to $786 or 12.6% of net sales in fiscal year 2019 (refer to the reconciliation of net cash provided by operations to free cash flow in “Financial Position and Liquidity - Investing - Free Cash Flow”).
•The Company paid $533 in cash dividends to stockholders in fiscal year 2020, compared to $490 in cash dividends in fiscal year 2019. In May 2020, the Company announced an increase of 5% in its quarterly cash dividend from the prior year.
•In fiscal year 2020, the Company repurchased 577 thousand shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $85 under the Open-market purchase program and 954 thousand shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $157 under the Evergreen Program.

Strategic Goals and Initiatives
As announced in October 2019, the IGNITE strategy is intended to accelerate innovation in key areas of the business to drive growth and deliver value for both the Company's shareholders and society. Specifically, IGNITE focuses on four strategic choices to sustain Good Growth — which is defined as profitable, sustainable and responsible growth — over the long term: Fuel Growth, Innovate Experiences, Reimagine Work and Evolve Portfolio. Goals for environmental, social and governance, or ESG, performance in the areas of Planet, Product, People and Governance also are integrated into the strategy. The Company’s long-term financial goals reflected in IGNITE include annual net sales growth of 2% to 4%, annual EBIT margin expansion of 25 to 50 basis points and annual free cash flow of 11% to 13%.

Recent Events Related to COVID-19
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a severe global health crisis, along with economic and societal disruptions and uncertainties. As a result, we have taken an active role in addressing the ongoing pandemic’s impact on our employees, operations, customers, consumers, and communities, including taking precautionary measures, such as implementing contingency plans, making operational adjustments where necessary, and providing support to organizations that support front-line workers. The impact of COVID-19 and responses of governments, consumers, and others to the pandemic are affecting our business in many ways; however, we believe that the actions we are taking will help us emerge from this global pandemic operationally sound, and well-positioned for continued long-term growth.
Our top priorities, from the beginning of this pandemic, have been the health and safety of our employees, our consumers, workers at healthcare facilities, and our communities, as well as maximizing the supply of our essential products.
Commitment to Support People and Public Health
We have taken many steps to enhance the well-being of our global workforce and our community and to protect public health. For example, we have taken extra precautions at our offices and manufacturing and distribution facilities, consistent with guidance from global, federal and local health authorities, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols, social distancing, thermal scanning and partitions in our facilities, and we will continue to augment and reevaluate these measures based on the latest guidance from such health authorities. We have also implemented global travel restrictions and work-from-home policies for those employees who have the ability to work remotely. In addition, we have enhanced pay for our production employees, provided greater flexibility around sick-pay and work hours and established an employee emergency relief fund to provide COVID-19 related support to our employees. Furthermore, we and our foundations have made cash and product donations to various organizations to help front-line workers and communities respond to COVID-19.
Increasing our Capacity to Provide Needed Products and Changes in Costs
We have significantly increased our manufacturing production capacity for disinfecting and other cleaning products that are needed during this global health crisis, while sustaining our safety standards with respect to our manufacturing operations, and we expect to continue to expand our production capacity for such products over the balance of the calendar year. We have done this, in part, by prioritizing and reducing the number of different types and sizes of disinfecting products currently produced at our manufacturing facilities and by our third-party contract manufacturers. While we have experienced temporary closures of certain facilities, we have not experienced a material impact from a plant closure to date, and all of our plants and the vast majority of our contract manufacturers and suppliers continue to operate.

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Our ability to continue to manufacture and distribute our products will depend on our ability to protect the health and safety of our employees and our supply chain. To date, we have had no material disruption in our access to necessary raw materials and other supplies or with our distribution network; however, we have experienced higher costs in certain areas as a result of COVID-19, such as transportation, logistics and production employee compensation, as well as incremental costs associated with newly added health screenings and enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols to protect our employees at our facilities, and we may face disruptions in obtaining raw materials in the future. In addition, we may decide to implement additional precautionary measures or operational adjustments as we deem prudent to meet consumer demand or help further ensure employee safety, which may result in additional or increased costs.
Other COVID-19 Items
Beginning in the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020, we experienced increased demand for many of our products, especially our disinfecting products, in response to COVID-19, and strong demand for those products continued throughout the end of the fiscal year. The extent of COVID-19’s effect on our operational and financial performance in the future will depend on future developments, including the duration, spread and intensity of the pandemic, our continued ability to manufacture and distribute our products, as well as any future government actions affecting consumers and the economy generally, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict considering the rapidly evolving landscape.
COVID-19 has also impacted financial markets, and as such, in third and fourth quarter fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, we took certain actions to provide the Company with additional liquidity and flexibility, as described in the “Financial Position and Liquidity” section below. We will continue to actively monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the commercial paper, credit and capital markets.
For further discussion of the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial conditions and results of operations, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Report.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless otherwise noted, MD&A compares results of operations from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2019, and fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2018, with percentage and basis point calculations based on rounded numbers, except for per share data and the effective tax rate. All periods presented have been recast to reflect the changes in reportable segments noted above.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

							% Change	
 	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Net sales	$	6,721 	 		$	6,214 	 		$	6,124 	 		8 	%		1 	%	

																											
	Year Ended June 30, 2020	
	Percentage change versus the year-ago period	
	Reported (GAAP) Net Sales Growth / (Decrease)	Reported Volume		Acquisitions & Divestitures	Foreign Exchange Impact	Price/Mix/Other (1)	Organic Sales Growth / (Decrease) (Non-GAAP) (2)	Organic Volume (3)	
Health and Wellness	14 	%	15 	%		— 	%	— 	%	(1)	%	14 	%	15 	%	
Household	1 	 	3 	 		— 	 	— 	 	(2)	 	1 	 	3 	 	
Lifestyle	10 	 	9 	 		— 	 	— 	 	1 	 	10 	 	9 	 	
International	5 	 	9 	 		— 	 	(10)	 	6 	 	15 	 	9 	 	
Total	8 	%	10 	%		— 	%	(2)	%	— 	%	10 	%	10 	%	

(1) This represents the net impact on net sales growth / (decrease) from pricing actions, mix and other factors.
(2) Organic sales growth / (decrease) is defined as net sales growth / (decrease) excluding the effect of any acquisitions and divestitures as well as changes in foreign exchange rates. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of organic sales growth / (decrease) to net sales growth, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
(3) Organic volume represents volume excluding the effect of any acquisitions and divestitures.

Net sales in fiscal year 2020 increased by 8%, reflecting higher shipments across all reportable segments, led by the Health and Wellness reportable segment, driven by increased demand due to COVID-19 and consumers spending more time at home. Volume increased by 10% versus the prior period. The variance between volume growth and net sales growth was mainly due to the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.

Net sales in fiscal year 2019 increased by 1%, reflecting sales growth in the Health and Wellness and Lifestyle reportable segments, partially offset by lower sales in the Household and International reportable segments. Volume increased by 2%, primarily driven by higher shipments in the Health and Wellness reportable segment, which included the benefit from the Nutranext acquisition in April 2018, partially offset by lower shipments in the Household reportable segment. The variance between volume growth and net sales growth was primarily due to the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, unfavorable mix and higher trade promotion spending, partially offset by the benefit of price increases.
																														
							% Change	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Gross profit	$	3,063 	 		$	2,728 	 		$	2,675 	 		12 	%		2 	%	
Gross margin	45.6 	%		43.9 	%		43.7 	%					

Gross margin, defined as gross profit as a percentage of net sales, in fiscal year 2020 increased by 170 basis points from 43.9% to 45.6%. The increase was primarily driven by higher volume, and cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.
Gross margin in fiscal year 2019 increased 20 basis points from 43.7% to 43.9%. The increase was primarily driven by the benefit of price increases and cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs, unfavorable commodity costs, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and higher trade promotion spending.

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Expenses

							% Change		% of Net sales	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018		2020		2019		2018	
Selling and administrative expenses	$	969 	 		$	856 	 		$	837 	 		13 	%		2 	%		14.4 	%		13.8 	%		13.7 	%	
Advertising costs	675 	 		612 	 		570 	 		10 	 		7 	 		10.0 	 		9.8 	 		9.3 	 	
Research and development costs	145 	 		136 	 		132 	 		7 	 		3 	 		2.2 	 		2.2 	 		2.2 	 	

Selling and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, increased by 60 basis points in fiscal year 2020. The increase in selling and administrative expenses reflected higher year-over-year incentive compensation expenses, consistent with the Company’s performance-based compensation philosophy.
Selling and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were essentially flat in fiscal year 2019. The dollar increase in selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to the impact of the Nutranext business, which was acquired in April 2018, and the related integration costs, partially offset by the benefit from ongoing productivity initiatives, as well as lower incentive compensation expenses, consistent with the Company’s performance-based compensation philosophy.
Advertising costs, as a percentage of net sales, increased by 20 basis points in fiscal year 2020. The increase in advertising expenses reflected the Company's continued support behind its brands. The Company’s U.S. retail advertising spend was approximately 11% of U.S. retail sales for fiscal year 2020.
Advertising costs, as a percentage of net sales, increased by 50 basis points in fiscal year 2019, primarily due to increased investments across a majority of the U.S. portfolio. The Company’s U.S. retail advertising spend was approximately 11% of U.S. retail sales for fiscal year 2019.
Research and development costs, as a percentage of net sales, were essentially flat in fiscal years 2020 as compared to 2019. The Company continues to focus on product innovation and cost savings initiatives.
Interest expense, Other (income) expense, net, and the effective tax rate on earnings

	2020		2019		2018	
Interest expense	$	99 	 		$	97 	 		$	85 	 	
Other (income) expense, net	(10)	 		3 	 		(3)	 	
Effective tax rate on earnings	20.8 	%		19.8 	%		21.8 	%	
Interest expense was essentially flat in fiscal year 2020 and increased by $12 in fiscal year 2019. The increase in fiscal year 2019 was primarily due to incremental interest incurred on senior notes issued in May 2018 to fund the Nutranext acquisition, partially offset by the impact of lower interest from senior notes issued in September 2017 to refinance senior notes that matured in October 2017.

Other (income) expense, net of ($10) in fiscal year 2020 included $20 of income from equity investees and an indemnity settlement of $15 related to a past acquisition, partially offset by $15 of amortization of trademarks and other intangible assets and net period benefit cost of $9. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Other (income) expense, net of $3 in fiscal year 2019 included $17 of amortization of trademarks and other intangible assets, partially offset by $15 of income from equity investees. Additionally, $14 of net period benefit cost was recognized in Other (income) expense, net as a result of adopting Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-07, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC 715),” on July 1, 2018. Prior to the adoption, net periodic benefit cost was recorded in Cost of products sold, Selling and administrative expenses and Research and development costs.

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The effective tax rate on earnings was 20.8%, 19.8% and 21.8% in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The higher effective tax rate in fiscal year 2020 compared to fiscal year 2019 was primarily due to higher uncertain tax position releases in fiscal year 2019 as compared to fiscal year 2020. The lower effective tax rate for fiscal year 2019 compared to fiscal year 2018 was primarily due to the lower federal statutory tax rate for fiscal year 2019, partially offset by one-time tax benefits from the enactment of the Tax Act during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018.
Diluted net earnings per share

							% Change	
 	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Diluted net EPS	$	7.36 	 		$	6.32 	 		$	6.26 	 		16 	%		1 	%	

Diluted net earnings per share (EPS) increased by $1.04, or 16%, in fiscal year 2020, primarily due to net sales growth and gross margin expansion, partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses and advertising investments.

Diluted EPS increased by $0.06, or 1%, in fiscal year 2019, mainly driven by a lower effective tax rate, primarily from the benefit of the Tax Act, partially offset by lower earnings before income taxes. Earnings before income taxes reflected a higher gross margin, which was more than offset by increased advertising investments.

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SEGMENT RESULTS
The following presents the results of the Company’s reportable segments and certain unallocated costs reflected in Corporate (see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of segment results to consolidated results):
Health and Wellness

							% Change	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Net sales	$	2,749 	 		$	2,422 	 		$	2,223 	 		14 	%		9 	%	
Earnings before income taxes	766 	 		570 	 		550 	 		34 	 		4 	 	

Fiscal year 2020 versus fiscal year 2019: Volume, sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 15%, 14% and 34%, respectively, during fiscal year 2020. The volume increase was primarily fueled by a broad-based increase in demand for disinfecting and cleaning products across the Cleaning and Professional Products portfolios related to COVID-19, partially offset by lower shipments in VMS due to continued category and competitive headwinds and an ongoing supply disruption related to the pandemic. The increase in earnings before income taxes was primarily due to gross margin expansion, partially offset by higher advertising investments.

Fiscal year 2019 versus fiscal year 2018: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 7%, 9% and 4%, respectively, during fiscal year 2019. Both volume and net sales increased, mainly due to growth in VMS, primarily driven by the benefit of the April 2018 acquisition of the Nutranext dietary supplements business. The variance between volume growth and net sales growth was primarily due to the benefit of price increases. The increase in earnings before income taxes was primarily due to net sales growth and cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs, unfavorable commodity costs and higher advertising investments.
Household

							% Change	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Net sales	$	1,795 	 		$	1,774 	 		$	1,849 	 		1 	%		(4)	%	
Earnings before income taxes	347 	 		337 	 		384 	 		3 	 		(12)	 	

Fiscal year 2020 versus fiscal year 2019: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 3%, 1% and 3%, respectively, during fiscal year 2020. The volume growth reflected higher shipments across all SBUs, mainly in Cat Litter and Grilling, which both benefited from increased consumer demand, supported by innovation. Volume growth outpaced net sales growth primarily due to higher trade promotion spending, partially offset by the benefit of price increases in Grilling implemented in the back half of fiscal year 2019. The increase in earnings before income taxes was mainly due to cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.

Fiscal year 2019 versus fiscal year 2018: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes decreased by 7%, 4% and 12%, respectively, during fiscal year 2019. Volume decreased, primarily driven by lower shipments of Glad bags and wraps, mainly due to wider price gaps compared to a year ago and distribution losses, and lower shipments in Grilling, mainly due to distribution losses and lower merchandising activity. The variance between volume and net sales was primarily due to the benefit of price increases, partially offset by unfavorable mix and higher trade promotion spending. The decrease in earnings before income taxes was mainly due to higher manufacturing and logistics costs, lower net sales, higher advertising investments and unfavorable commodity costs, partially offset by cost savings.

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Lifestyle

							% Change	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Net sales	$	1,154 	 		$	1,048 	 		$	1,024 	 		10 	%		2 	%	
Earnings before income taxes	320 	 		264 	 		253 	 		21 	 		4 	 	

Fiscal year 2020 versus fiscal year 2019: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 9%, 10% and 21%, respectively, during fiscal year 2020. The volume increase reflected higher shipments across all SBUs, mainly due to higher shipments of Food and Brita® water filtration products driven by higher consumer demand. The increase in earnings before income taxes was primarily due to net sales growth, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.

Fiscal year 2019 versus fiscal year 2018: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 3%, 2% and 4%, respectively, during fiscal year 2019. Both volume and net sales increased, primarily driven by growth in Burt’s Bees Natural Personal Care, mainly due to continued strength in lip care and face care largely driven by product innovation and distribution gains, and higher shipments of Brita® water-filtration systems due to product innovation. The increase in earnings before income taxes was primarily due to net sales growth and cost savings, partially offset by higher manufacturing and logistics costs.
International

							% Change	
	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Net sales	$	1,023 	 		$	970 	 		$	1,028 	 		5 	%		(6)	%	
Earnings before income taxes	116 	 		96 	 		84 	 		21 	 		14 	 	

Fiscal year 2020 versus fiscal year 2019: Volume, net sales and earnings before income taxes increased by 9%, 5% and 21% respectively, during fiscal year 2020. The volume increase was primarily driven by higher shipments in all regions behind increased demand for cleaning as well as other household products. Volume growth outpaced net sales growth mainly due to the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by the benefit of price increases implemented to offset inflation. The increase in earnings before income taxes was largely due to net sales growth, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, mainly in Argentina, and higher manufacturing and logistics costs.

Fiscal year 2019 versus fiscal year 2018: Volume increased by 2%, net sales decreased by 6%, and earnings before income taxes increased by 14% during fiscal year 2019. Volume grew, primarily driven by higher shipments in Asia and Canada, partially offset by lower shipments in certain Latin American countries, mainly Argentina. The variance between volume and net sales was mainly due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and higher trade promotion spending, partially offset by the benefit of price increases. The increase in earnings before income taxes was largely due to the benefit of price increases and cost savings, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates, mainly from devaluation of the Argentine peso, and inflationary pressure on manufacturing and logistics costs.

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Argentina
The business environment in Argentina continues to be challenging due to significant volatility in Argentina’s currency, high inflation, and economic recession. There is additional uncertainty related to the impacts of COVID-19, including temporary price freezes put in place as part of the government’s response to the pandemic. In addition, in May 2020, the Argentine government defaulted on debt payment agreements. The Company operates in Argentina through certain wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Clorox Argentina”). Clorox Argentina manufactures products at two plants that it owns and operates across Argentina and markets those products to consumers throughout the country. Products are advertised nationally and sold to consumers through wholesalers and retail outlets located throughout Argentina. Sales are made primarily through the use of Clorox Argentina’s sales force. Small amounts of products produced in Argentina are exported each year, including sales to the Company’s other subsidiaries located primarily in Latin America. Clorox Argentina obtains its raw materials almost entirely from local sources; however, the price of some of these raw materials may fluctuate with changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Argentine peso. The Company also conducts research and development activities at its owned facility in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, Clorox Argentina performs marketing, legal, and various other shared service activities to support the Company’s International operations. Clorox Argentina, in turn, benefits from shared service activities performed within other geographic locations, such as information technology support and manufacturing technical assistance.
Effective July 1, 2018, under the requirements of U.S. GAAP, Argentina was designated as a highly inflationary economy, since it has experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a three-year period. As a result, beginning July 1, 2018, the U.S. dollar replaced the Argentine peso as the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries in Argentina. Consequently, gains and losses from non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities of Clorox Argentina are recognized in Other (income) expense, net in the consolidated statement of earnings.
As of September 2019, the government of Argentina reinstated foreign exchange controls in response to further declines in the value of the Argentine peso, limiting the Company’s ability to convert Argentine pesos to U.S. dollars and transfer U.S. dollars outside of Argentina. As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the net asset position, excluding goodwill, of Clorox Argentina was $44 and $47, respectively. Of these net assets, cash balances were approximately $19 and $16 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Net sales from Clorox Argentina represented approximately 2%, 2% and 3% of the Company’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Volatility in the exchange rate is expected to continue in the future, which, along with competition, changes in the retail, labor and macro-economic environment, and implemented and future additional legal limitations instituted to restrict foreign exchange transactions, as well as government price controls, could have an adverse impact on Clorox Argentina’s liquidity, net sales, net earnings, cash flows and net monetary asset position. The Company is closely monitoring developments in Argentina and continues to take steps intended to mitigate the adverse conditions, but there can be no assurances that these actions will be able to mitigate these conditions as they may occur.
Corporate

							% Change	
 	2020		2019		2018		2020
to
2019		2019
to
2018	
Losses before income taxes	$	(364)	 		$	(243)	 		$	(217)	 		50 	%		12 	%	
Corporate includes certain non-allocated administrative costs, interest income, interest expense and various other non-operating income and expenses.
Fiscal year 2020 versus fiscal year 2019: The increase in losses before income taxes was primarily driven by higher employee and incentive compensation expenses and COVID-19 related expenditures.
Fiscal year 2019 versus fiscal year 2018: The increase in losses before income taxes was primarily driven by an increase in interest expense.

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FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY
Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial position and liquidity describes its consolidated operating, investing and financing activities from operations, contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements.
The Company’s cash position includes amounts held by foreign subsidiaries and, as a result, the repatriation of certain cash balances from some of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries could result in additional tax costs. However, these cash balances are generally available without legal restriction to fund local business operations. In addition, a portion of the Company’s cash balance is held in U.S. dollars by foreign subsidiaries, whose functional currency is their local currency. Such U.S. dollar balances are reported on the foreign subsidiaries’ books, in their functional currency, with the impact from foreign currency exchange rate differences recorded in Other (income) expense, net.
The Company’s financial condition and liquidity remained strong as of June 30, 2020. The following table summarizes cash activities for the years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Net cash provided by operations	$	1,546 	 		$	992 	 		$	976 	 	
Net cash used for investing activities	(252)	 		(196)	 		(859)	 	
Net cash used for financing activities	(523)	 		(815)	 		(399)	 	
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operations was $1,546 in fiscal year 2020, compared with $992 in fiscal year 2019. The year-over-year increase was driven by decreases in working capital (higher Accounts payables and accrued liabilities in the current year due to the timing of payments and lower inventories primarily due to high demand for the Company’s products), profitable sales growth, and prior fiscal year's higher contributions to employee retirement income plans.
Net cash provided by operations was $992 in fiscal year 2019, compared with $976 in fiscal year 2018. The increase was primarily related to year-over-year improvements in working capital, then-current year benefits from the Tax Act, partially offset by a higher contribution to employee retirement income plans.
Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities was $252 in fiscal year 2020, as compared to $196 in fiscal year 2019. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to higher capital spending, primarily to allow the Company to expand production capacity and improve efficiency of bringing our products to market.
Net cash used for investing activities was $196 in fiscal year 2019, as compared to $859 in fiscal year 2018. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to the $681 of cash paid for the April 2, 2018 acquisition of Nutranext (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).
Capital expenditures were $254, $206 and $194 in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Capital expenditures as a percentage of net sales was 3.8%, 3.3% and 3.2% for fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The current year-over-year increase was due to expanding production capacity to address ongoing elevated demand for the Company’s products and to support new long-term growth opportunities. The prior year-over-year fluctuation was due to timing of certain infrastructure projects.
Free cash flow

	2020		2019		2018	
Net cash provided by operations	$	1,546 	 		$	992 	 		$	976 	 	
Less: capital expenditures	(254)	 		(206)	 		(194)	 	
Free cash flow	$	1,292 	 		$	786 	 		$	782 	 	
Free cash flow as a percentage of net sales	19.2 	%		12.6 	%		12.8 	%	

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Financing Activities
Net cash used for financing activities was $523 in fiscal year 2020, as compared to $815 in fiscal year 2019. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to lower treasury stock purchases and higher long-term borrowings as a result of the senior notes issuance, the proceeds of which were partially used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement.
Net cash used for financing activities was $815 in fiscal year 2019, as compared to $399 in fiscal year 2018. Net cash used for financing activities was higher in fiscal year 2019, mainly due to higher treasury stock repurchases and higher dividend payments, partially offset by higher proceeds from stock option exercises.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
The Company maintains a $1,200 revolving credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) that matures in November 2024. Global financial markets have experienced a significant increase in volatility due to heightened uncertainty over the adverse economic impact caused by COVID-19. In March 2020, the Company borrowed $450 under the Credit Agreement primarily to pay down maturing commercial paper balances in light of uncertainty in short-term credit markets resulting from COVID-19. In May 2020, the Company issued $500 in senior notes and used a portion of the proceeds to pay down all borrowings under the Credit Agreement. There were no borrowings due under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2020.
The Company may consider other transactions that require the issuance of additional long- and/or short-term debt or other securities to finance acquisitions, repurchase stock, refinance debt or fund other activities for general business purposes. Such transactions could require funds in excess of the Company’s current cash levels and available credit lines, and the Company’s access to or cost of such additional funds could be adversely affected by any decrease in credit ratings, which were the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
	Short-term		Long-term		Short-term		Long-term	
Standard and Poor’s	A-2		A-		A-2		A-	
Moody’s	P-2		Baa1		P-2		Baa1	
Notwithstanding these potential adverse market conditions, the Company believes it will have the funds necessary to support our short-term liquidity and operating needs based on our anticipated ability to generate positive cash flows from operations in the future, access to capital markets enabled by our strong short-term and long-term credit ratings, and current borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement.
Credit Arrangements
The Credit Agreement was entered in November 2019 and replaced a prior $1,100 revolving credit agreement (the Prior Credit Agreement) in place since February 2017. No termination fees or penalties were incurred in connection with entering the new Credit Agreement, which was considered a debt modification.
The Credit Agreement includes certain restrictive covenants and limitations. The primary restrictive covenant is a minimum ratio of 4.0 calculated as total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash asset impairment charges (Consolidated EBITDA) to total interest expense for the trailing four quarters (Interest Coverage ratio), as defined and described in the Credit Agreement.

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The following table sets forth the calculation of the Interest Coverage ratio as of June 30, 2020, using Consolidated EBITDA for the trailing four quarters, as contractually defined in the Credit Agreement:

	2020	
Earnings from operations	$	939 	 	
Add back:		
Interest expense	99 	 	
Income tax expense	246 	 	
Depreciation and amortization	180 	 	
Non-cash asset impairment charges	2 	 	
Less:	 	
Interest income	(2)	 	
Consolidated EBITDA	$	1,464 	 	
Interest expense	$	99 	 	
Interest Coverage ratio	14.8 	 	
The Company was in compliance with all restrictive covenants and limitations in the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2020, and anticipates being in compliance with all restrictive covenants for the foreseeable future. The Company continues to monitor the financial markets and assess its ability to fully draw on its Credit Agreement, and currently expects it will continue to have access to borrowing under the Credit Agreement. As of fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no borrowings due under the Credit Agreement or the Prior Credit Agreement.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company maintained $38 of foreign and other credit lines, of which $3 was outstanding and the remainder of $35 was available for borrowing.
As of June 30, 2019, the Company maintained $39 of foreign and other credit lines, of which $4 was outstanding and the remainder of $35 was available for borrowing.
Short-term Borrowings
The Company’s notes and loans payable primarily consist of U.S. commercial paper issued by the parent company and any borrowings under the Credit Agreement. These short-term borrowings have stated maturities of less than one year and provide supplemental funding for supporting operations. The level of U.S. commercial paper borrowings generally fluctuates depending upon the amount and timing of operating cash flows and payments for items such as dividends, income taxes, stock repurchases and pension contributions. In March 2020, the Company borrowed $450 under the Credit Agreement primarily to pay down maturing commercial paper balances in light of uncertainty in short-term credit markets resulting from the pandemic. The borrowings under the Credit Agreement were paid down in full with a portion of the proceeds from the senior notes issued in May 2020. The average balance of short-term borrowings outstanding was $411 and $304 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Long-term Borrowings
In May 2020, the Company issued $500 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 1.80% and a maturity date of May 15, 2030 and used the proceeds to repay borrowings under the Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in May and November. The notes carry an effective interest rate of 1.96% (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The notes rank equally with all of the Company's existing senior indebtedness.
In May 2018, the Company issued $500 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 3.90% and a maturity date of May 15, 2028 and used the proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding commercial paper, including amounts raised in connection with the Nutranext acquisition. The notes carry an effective interest rate of 4.02% (see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The notes rank equally with all of the Company’s existing senior indebtedness.
In September 2017, the Company issued $400 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 3.10% and a maturity date of October 1, 2027 and used the proceeds to repay $400 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 5.95% that became due in October 2017. The September 2017 senior notes carry an effective interest rate of 3.13% (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The notes rank equally with all of the Company’s existing senior indebtedness.

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Stock Repurchases and Dividend Payments
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had two stock repurchase programs: an open-market purchase program with an authorized aggregate purchase amount of up to $2,000, which has no expiration date and was authorized by the Board of Directors in May 2018, and a program to offset the anticipated impact of dilution related to stock-based awards (the Evergreen Program), which has no authorization limit on the dollar amount and no expiration date.
Stock repurchases under the two stock repurchase programs were as follows during the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
	Amount		Shares
(in thousands)		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)	
Open-market purchase program	$	85 	 		577 	 		$	328 	 		2,266 	 		$	95 	 		749 	 	
Evergreen Program	157 	 		954 	 		332 	 		2,208 	 		177 	 		1,422 	 	
Total stock repurchases	$	242 	 		1,531 	 		$	660 	 		4,474 	 		$	272 	 		2,171 	 	

Dividends per share and total dividends paid were as follows during the fiscal years ended June 30:
																		
	2020		2019		2018	
Dividends per share declared	$	4.29 	 		$	3.94 	 		$	3.60 	 	
Dividends per share paid	4.24 	 		3.84 	 		3.48 	 	
Total dividends paid	533 	 		490 	 		450 	 	
On May 19, 2020, the Company declared a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $1.06 to $1.11 per share, payable on August 14, 2020 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 29, 2020.
On May 20, 2019, the Company declared a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend, from 96 cents to $1.06 per share, payable on August 16, 2019 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2019.
On February 13, 2018, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of 96 cents per share payable on May 11, 2018 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on April 25, 2018. This represented an increase of 14% in the quarterly dividend, which was an accelerated declaration of the Company’s dividend increase that has typically taken place in the month of May and was a result of the passage of the Tax Act.

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Contractual Obligations
The Company had contractual obligations as of June 30, 2020, payable or maturing in the following fiscal years:

	2021		2022		2023		2024		2025		Thereafter		Total	
Notes, loans payable and long-term debt maturities including interest payments	$	89 	 		$	383 	 		$	669 	 		$	59 	 		$	551 	 		$	1,535 	 		$	3,286 	 	
Purchase obligations (1)	149 	 		78 	 		27 	 		19 	 		6 	 		20 	 		299 	 	
Operating and finance leases	73 	 		58 	 		51 	 		44 	 		38 	 		127 	 		391 	 	
Payments related to nonqualified retirement income and retirement health care plans (2)	13 	 		13 	 		13 	 		14 	 		14 	 		68 	 		135 	 	
Venture Agreement terminal obligation (3)	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		610 	 		610 	 	
Total	$	324 	 		$	532 	 		$	760 	 		$	136 	 		$	609 	 		$	2,360 	 		$	4,721 	 	

(1)Purchase obligations are defined as purchase agreements that are enforceable and legally binding and that contain specified or determinable significant terms, including quantity, price and the approximate timing of the transaction. For purchase obligations subject to variable price and/or quantity provisions, an estimate of the price and/or quantity has been made. Examples of the Company’s purchase obligations include contracts to purchase raw materials, commitments to contract manufacturers, commitments for information technology and related services, advertising contracts, capital expenditure agreements, software acquisition and license commitments and service contracts. The raw material contracts included above are entered into during the regular course of business based on expectations of future purchases. Many of these raw material contracts are flexible to allow for changes in the Company’s business and related requirements. If such changes were to occur, the Company believes its exposure could differ from the amounts listed above. Any amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets as Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are excluded from the table above, as they are short-term in nature and expected to be paid within one year.
(2)These amounts represent expected payments through 2030. Based on the accounting rules for nonqualified retirement income and retirement health care plans, the liabilities reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets differ from these expected future payments (see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
(3)The Company has a venture agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) for the Company’s Glad bags and wraps business (the Venture Agreement). As of June 30, 2020, P&G had a 20% interest in the venture. Upon termination of the agreement in January 2026, the Company is required to purchase P&G’s 20% interest for cash at fair value as established by predetermined valuation procedures. Refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In conjunction with divestitures and other transactions, the Company may provide typical indemnifications (e.g., indemnifications for representations and warranties and retention of previously existing environmental, tax and employee liabilities) that have terms that vary in duration and in the potential amount of the total obligation and, in many circumstances, are not explicitly defined. The Company has not made, nor does it believe that it is probable that it will make, any material payments relating to its indemnifications, and believes that any reasonably possible payments would not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company had not recorded any material liabilities on the aforementioned indemnifications as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.
The Company was a party to a letter of credit of $10 as of June 30, 2020 and $9 as of June 30, 2019, primarily related to one of its insurance carriers, of which $0 had been drawn upon.

CONTINGENCIES
A summary of contingencies is contained in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a multinational company, the Company is exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, changes in commodity prices, interest-rate risk and other types of market risk.
In the normal course of business, where available at a reasonable cost, the Company manages its exposure to market risk using contractual agreements and a variety of derivative instruments. The Company’s objective in managing its exposure to market risk is to limit the impact of fluctuations on earnings and cash flow through the use of swaps, forward purchases and futures contracts. Derivative contracts are entered into for non-trading purposes with major credit-worthy institutions, thereby decreasing the risk of credit loss.
The Company uses different methodologies, when necessary, to estimate the fair value of its derivative contracts. The estimated fair values of the majority of the Company’s contracts are based on quoted market prices, exchange-traded market prices or broker price quotations, and represent the estimated amounts that the Company would pay or receive to terminate the contracts.
Sensitivity Analysis for Derivative Contracts
For fiscal years 2020 and 2019, the Company’s exposure to market risk was estimated using sensitivity analyses, which illustrate the change in the fair value of a derivative financial instrument assuming hypothetical changes in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices or interest rates. The results of the sensitivity analyses for foreign currency derivative contracts, commodity derivative contracts and interest rate contracts are summarized below. Actual changes in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices or interest rates may differ from the hypothetical changes, and any changes in the fair value of the contracts, real or hypothetical, would be partly to fully offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged items.
The changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets with an offset to Net earnings or Other comprehensive (loss) income, depending on whether or not, for accounting purposes, the derivative is designated and qualified as an accounting hedge. For those derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments, the Company must designate the hedging instrument either as a fair value hedge or as a cash flow hedge. The Company designates its commodity swaps and futures contracts for forecasted purchases of raw materials, foreign currency forward contracts for forecasted purchases of inventory, and interest rate forward contracts for forecasted interest payments as cash flow hedges. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no hedging instruments designated as fair value hedges. In the event the Company has contracts not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, the Company recognizes the changes in the fair value of these contracts in the consolidated statement of earnings.
Commodity Price Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the price of commodities used as raw materials in the manufacturing of its products. The Company uses various strategies, where available at a reasonable cost to manage cost exposures on certain raw material purchases with the objective of obtaining more predictable costs for these commodities, including long-term commodity purchase contracts and commodity derivative contracts. During fiscal years 2020 and 2019, the Company had derivative contracts related to raw material exposures for jet fuel used for the Grilling business and soybean oil used for the Food products business. Based on a hypothetical decrease or increase of 10% in these commodity prices as of June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2019, the estimated fair value of the Company’s then-existing commodity derivative contracts would decrease or increase by $2 and $2, respectively, with the corresponding impact included in Other comprehensive (loss) income.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company seeks to minimize the impact of certain foreign currency fluctuations by hedging transactional exposures with foreign currency forward contracts. Based on a hypothetical decrease of 10% in the value of the U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the estimated fair value of the Company’s then-existing foreign currency derivative contracts would decrease by $8 and $7, respectively, with the corresponding impact included in Other comprehensive (loss) income. Based on a hypothetical increase of 10% in the value of the U.S. dollar as of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the estimated fair value of the Company’s then-existing foreign currency derivative contracts would increase by $6 and $6, respectively.

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Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to existing short-term borrowings, primarily commercial paper and borrowings under the Credit Agreement, and anticipated future issuances of long-term debt. Weighted average interest rates for commercial paper and Credit Agreement borrowings were 2.12% during fiscal year 2020 and 2.61% during fiscal year 2019. Assuming average commercial paper and Credit Agreement borrowing levels during fiscal years 2020 and 2019, an 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would increase or decrease interest expense from commercial paper and Credit Agreement borrowings by approximately $4 and $3, respectively.
The Company is also exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to anticipated future issuances of debt. Primary exposures include movements in U.S. Treasury and swap rates. Based on a hypothetical increase or decrease of 100 basis points to 10-year swap rates as of June 30, 2020, the estimated fair value of the Company’s existing forward starting interest rate swap contracts would increase or decrease by $21, with the corresponding impact recorded in Other comprehensive (loss) income. The Company had no outstanding forward starting interest rate swap contract positions as of June 30, 2019.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
A summary of all recently issued accounting standards is contained in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The methods, estimates, and judgments the Company uses in applying its most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results the Company reports in its consolidated financial statements. Specific areas requiring the application of management’s estimates and judgments include, among others, assumptions pertaining to accruals for consumer and trade promotion programs, stock-based compensation, retirement income plans, future cash flows associated with impairment testing of goodwill and other long-lived assets and the valuation of the Venture Agreement terminal obligations, valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination, the credit worthiness of customers, uncertain tax positions, tax valuation allowances and legal, environmental and insurance matters. Accordingly, a different financial presentation could result depending on the judgments, estimates or assumptions that are used. The most critical accounting policies and estimates are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results, and require the Company to make the most difficult and subjective judgments, often estimating the outcome of future events that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s most critical accounting policies and estimates are related to: revenue recognition; the valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; income taxes; and the Venture Agreement terminal obligation. The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates have been reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and estimates is contained in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is primarily generated from the sale of finished products to customers. This revenue is reported net of certain consideration provided to customers, generally in the form of one-time and ongoing trade-promotion programs. These trade-promotion programs include shelf price reductions, in-store merchandising, consumer coupons, and other trade-related activities. Amounts accrued for trade-promotions are based on various factors such as contractual terms and sales volumes, and also incorporate estimates that include customer participation rates, the rate at which customers will achieve program performance criteria, and consumer redemption rates. The actual amounts remitted to customers for these activities may differ from the Company’s estimates, depending on how actual results of the programs compare to the estimates. If the Company’s trade promotion accrual estimates as of June 30, 2020 were to increase or decrease by 10%, the impact on net sales would be approximately $15.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company tests its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fiscal fourth quarter unless there are indications during a different interim period that these assets may have become impaired.
Goodwill
For fiscal year 2020, the Company’s reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes were its individual SBUs. These reporting units, which are also the Company’s operating segments, are the level at which discrete financial information is available and reviewed by the manager of the respective operating segments. The respective operating segment managers, who have responsibility for operating decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance within their respective segments, do not review financial information for components that are below the operating segment level.
In its evaluation of goodwill impairment, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors such as the maturity and stability of the reporting unit, the magnitude of the excess fair value over the carrying value from the prior period’s impairment testing, other reporting unit operating results as well as new events and circumstances impacting the operations at the reporting unit level. If the result of a qualitative test indicates a potential for impairment, a quantitative test is performed. The quantitative test is a two-step process. In the first step, the Company compares the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. In all instances, the estimated fair value exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the estimated fair value of any reporting unit had been less than its carrying value, the Company would have performed a second step to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill had exceeded its implied fair value, an impairment charge would have been recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill.
To determine the fair value of a reporting unit as part of its quantitative test, the Company uses a discounted cash flow (DCF) method under the income approach, as it believes that this approach is the most reliable indicator of the fair value of its businesses and the fair value of their future earnings and cash flows. Under this approach, the Company estimates the future cash flows of each reporting unit and discounts these cash flows at a rate of return that reflects their relative risk. The cash flows used in the DCF method are consistent with those the Company uses in its internal planning, which gives consideration to actual business trends experienced, and the long-term business strategy. The other key estimates and factors used in the DCF method include, but are not limited to, net sales and expense growth rates, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, inflation and a terminal growth rate. Future changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates that are used in the impairment testing for goodwill could result in significantly different estimates of the fair values.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company realigned its reportable segments following operational and systems integration. As a result of these changes, the Company performed impairment testing immediately before and after the reorganization of its reporting unit structure. No impairments were identified as a result of these impairment reviews.
The results of the annual impairment reviews indicated that the new VMS SBU had 20% or less excess fair value over its carrying value. As such, this reporting unit is considered to have a heightened risk of impairment if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors unfavorably change in the future. The VMS SBU had goodwill of $534 as of June 30, 2020. The Company is closely monitoring any events, circumstances, or changes in this business that might imply a reduction in the estimated fair value and lead to a goodwill impairment.
Trademarks and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
For trademarks and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors, such as the maturity and stability of the trademark or other intangible asset, the magnitude of the excess fair value over carrying value from the prior period’s impairment testing, other specific operating results, as well as new events and circumstances impacting the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the intangible asset. If the result of a qualitative test indicates that it is more likely that not that the asset is impaired, a quantitative test is performed. When a quantitative test is performed, the estimated fair value of an asset is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value of such asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value. The Company uses the income approach to estimate the fair value of its trademarks and other intangible assets with indefinite lives. This approach requires significant judgments in determining the royalty rates and the assets’ estimated cash flows as well as the appropriate discount and foreign exchange rates applied to those cash flows to determine fair value. Future changes in such estimates or the use of alternative assumptions could result in significantly different estimates of the fair values.

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No significant impairments were identified in fiscal year 2020 as a result of the Company’s impairment reviews performed annually during the fourth quarter or during any other quarters of fiscal year 2020. The results of the annual impairment reviews indicated that the RenewLife® and Neocell® indefinite-lived trademarks each had 20% or less excess fair value over their respective carrying values. As such, these trademarks were considered to have a heightened risk of impairment if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors unfavorably change in the future. The carrying values of the RenewLife® and Neocell® trademarks were $133 and $35, respectively, as of June 30, 2020. The Company is closely monitoring any events, circumstances, or changes impacting these trademarks that might imply a reduction in the estimated fair value and lead to an impairment.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying value of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. The Company’s impairment review requires significant judgment by management, including estimating the future success of product lines, future sales volumes, revenue and expense growth rates, alternative uses for the assets and proceeds from the disposal of the assets. The Company reviews business plans for possible impairment indicators. Impairment occurs when the carrying value of the asset (or asset group) exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows. When impairment is indicated, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the asset’s carrying value and its estimated fair value. Depending on the asset, estimated fair value may be determined either by use of a DCF model or, if available, by reference to estimated selling values of assets in similar condition. Future changes in such estimates or the use of alternative assumptions could result in significantly different estimates of the fair values.
No significant impairments were identified in fiscal year 2020 as a result of the Company’s impairment reviews during any quarters of fiscal year 2020.
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate is based on income by tax jurisdiction, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available to the Company in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s effective tax rate and in evaluating its tax positions.
The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is likely that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the Company’s income tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect the utilization of a deferred tax asset, statutory carry-back and carry-forward periods and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. Valuation allowances maintained by the Company relate mostly to deferred tax assets arising from the Company’s currently anticipated inability to use net operating losses and tax credits in certain foreign countries. As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, valuation allowances related to the realization of deferred tax assets were approximately $38 and $44, respectively.
In addition to valuation allowances, the Company provides for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet certain recognition thresholds or measurement standards. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in quarters when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the liabilities recorded for uncertain tax positions, excluding associated interest and penalties, were approximately $22 and $31, respectively. Since audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty, liabilities for uncertain tax positions are excluded from the contractual obligations table (see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
Foreign withholding taxes are not provided when foreign earnings are indefinitely reinvested. The Company determines whether its foreign subsidiaries will invest their undistributed earnings indefinitely and reassesses this determination on a quarterly basis. A change to the Company’s determination may be warranted based on the Company’s experience, as well as plans regarding future international operations and expected remittances. Changes in the Company’s determination would require an adjustment to the income tax provision in the quarter in which the determination is made. Through the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company had determined that the undistributed earnings of a number of its foreign subsidiaries were indefinitely reinvested. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company concluded an analysis wherein it determined that none of the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries were indefinitely reinvested because the Tax Act, which was enacted in December 2017, significantly reduced the cost of U.S. repatriation. As a result, the Company is providing foreign withholding taxes on the undistributed earnings of all foreign subsidiaries where applicable, which has no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results. 

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Venture Agreement Terminal Obligation
The Company has a Venture Agreement with P&G for the Company’s Glad bags and wraps business. In connection with this agreement, P&G provides R&D support to the Glad business. As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, P&G had a 20% interest in the venture. In December 2017, the Company and P&G extended the term of the agreement and the related R&D support provided by P&G. The term will now expire in January 2026, unless the parties agree, on or prior to January 31, 2025, to further extend the term of the agreement for another seven years or agree to take some other relevant action. Upon termination of the agreement, the Company is required to purchase P&G’s 20% interest for cash at fair value as established by predetermined valuation procedures. The Company’s obligation to purchase P&G’s interest is reflected in Other liabilities (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The difference between the estimated fair value and the amount recognized, and any future changes in the fair value of P&G’s interest, is charged to Cost of products sold in accordance with the effective interest method over the remaining life of the agreement.
The estimated fair value of P&G’s interest may increase or decrease up until any such purchase by the Company of P&G’s interest. The Company uses the income approach to estimate the fair value of P&G’s interest. Under this approach, the Company estimates the future cash flows and discounts these cash flows at a rate of return that reflects its risk. The cash flows used are consistent with those the Company uses in its internal planning, which gives consideration to actual business trends experienced and the long-term business strategy. The other key assumptions and estimates used include, but are not limited to, net sales and expense growth rates, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, discount rates, inflation and terminal growth rates. Changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates used could result in significantly different estimates of fair value. For perspective, if the discount rate as of June 30, 2020 were to increase or decrease by 100 basis points, the estimated fair value of P&G’s interest would decrease by approximately $70 or increase by approximately $90, respectively. Such changes would affect the amount of future charges to Cost of products sold.

SUMMARY OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The non-GAAP financial measures that may be included in this MD&A and Exhibit 99.2 and the reasons management believes they are useful to investors are described below. These measures should be considered supplemental in nature and are not intended to be a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be the same as similarly named measures presented by other companies.
Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operations less capital expenditures. The Company’s management uses this measure and free cash flow as a percentage of net sales to help assess the cash generation ability of the business and funds available for investing activities, such as acquisitions, investing in the business to drive growth, and financing activities, including debt payments, dividend payments and stock repurchases. Free cash flow does not represent cash available only for discretionary expenditures, since the Company has mandatory debt service requirements and other contractual and non-discretionary expenditures. Refer to “Free cash flow” and “Free cash flow as a percentage of net sales” above for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures.
The Company uses the term Consolidated EBITDA because it is a term used in its revolving Credit Agreement. As defined in the Credit Agreement, Consolidated EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash asset impairment charges. Interest Coverage ratio is the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to interest expense. The Company’s management believes disclosure of Consolidated EBITDA provides useful information to investors because it is used in the primary restrictive covenant in the Company’s Credit Agreement. For additional discussion of the Interest Coverage ratio and a reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA, see “Financial Position and Liquidity - Financing Activities - Credit Arrangements” above.
EBIT represents earnings before income taxes, interest income and interest expense. EBIT margin is the ratio of EBIT to net sales. The Company’s management believes these measures provide useful additional information to investors to enhance their understanding about trends in the Company’s operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons.

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Economic profit (EP) is defined by the Company as earnings before income taxes, excluding non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges, and interest expense; less income taxes (calculated utilizing the Company’s effective tax rate), and less a capital charge (calculated as average capital employed multiplied by a cost of capital percentage rate). EP is a key financial metric the Company’s management uses to evaluate business performance and allocate resources, and is a component in determining employee incentive compensation. The Company’s management believes EP provides additional perspective to investors about financial returns generated by the business and represents profit generated over and above the cost of capital used by the business to generate that profit. Refer to Exhibit 99.2 for a reconciliation of EP to earnings before income taxes.
Organic sales growth is defined as net sales growth excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes and any acquisitions and divestitures. Management believes that the presentation of organic sales growth / (decrease) is useful to investors because it excludes sales from any acquisitions and divestitures, which results in a comparison of sales only from the businesses that the Company was operating and expects to continue to operate throughout the relevant periods, and the Company’s estimate of the impact of foreign exchange rate changes, which are difficult to predict, and out of the control of the Company and management.
The following table provides a reconciliation of organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP) to net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP), the most comparable GAAP measure:

	Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2020	
	Percentage change versus the year-ago period	
	Health and Wellness	Household	Lifestyle	International	Total	
Net sales growth / (decrease) (GAAP)	14 	%	1 	%	10 	%	5 	%	8 	%	
Add: Foreign Exchange	— 	 	— 	 	— 	 	10 	 	2 	 	
Add/(Subtract): Divestitures/Acquisitions	— 	 	— 	 	— 	 	— 	 	— 	 	
Organic sales growth / (decrease) (non-GAAP)	14 	%	1 	%	10 	%	15 	%	10 	%	

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this Report), including the exhibits hereto and the information incorporated by reference herein, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, statements related to the expected or potential impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the related responses of governments, consumers, customers, suppliers, employees and the Company, on our business, operations, employees, financial condition and results of operations, and any such forward-looking statements, whether concerning the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, organic sales growth, foreign currencies, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rates, cash flows, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability are forward-looking statements based on management’s estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will,” “predicts,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations are described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Report, as updated from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include, but are not limited to, the uncertainties relating to the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, operations, employees, financial condition and results of operations, as well as:

•intense competition in the Company’s markets;
•the impact of the changing retail environment, including the growth of alternative retail channels and business models, and changing consumer preferences;
•the impact of COVID-19 on the availability of, and efficiency of the supply, manufacturing and distribution systems for, the Company’s products, including any significant disruption to such systems;
•long-term changes in consumer preference or demand for the Company’s products as a result of any shortages or lack of availability of any products in the near-term;
•risks related to supply chain issues and product shortages as a result of reliance on a limited base of suppliers and the significant increase in demand for disinfecting and other products due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
•dependence on key customers and risks related to customer consolidation and ordering patterns;
•risks related to the Company’s use of and reliance on information technology systems, including potential security breaches, cyber-attacks, privacy breaches or data breaches that result in the unauthorized disclosure of consumer, customer, employee or Company information, or service interruptions, especially at a time when a large number of the Company’s employees are working remotely and accessing its technology infrastructure remotely;
•risks relating to acquisitions, new ventures and divestitures, and associated costs, including for asset impairment charges related to, among others, intangible assets and goodwill; and the ability to complete announced transactions and, if completed, integration costs and potential contingent liabilities related to those transactions;
•unfavorable worldwide, regional and local economic and financial market conditions, including as a result of fear of exposure to or actual impacts of a widespread disease outbreak, such as COVID-19;
•the Company’s ability to maintain its business reputation and the reputation of its brands and products;
•lower revenue, increased costs or reputational harm resulting from government actions and regulations;
•the ability of the Company to successfully manage global political, legal, tax and regulatory risks, including changes in regulatory or administrative activity;
•the ability of the Company to drive sales growth, increase prices and market share, grow its product categories and manage favorable product and geographic mix;
•volatility and increases in commodity costs such as resin, sodium hypochlorite and agricultural commodities, and increases in energy, transportation or other costs;
•risks related to international operations and international trade, including foreign currency fluctuations, such as devaluations, and foreign currency exchange rate controls, including periodic changes in such controls; changes in U.S. immigration or trade policies, including the imposition of new or additional tariffs; labor claims and labor unrest; inflationary pressures, particularly in Argentina; impact of the United Kingdom’s exit from, and the related on-going negotiations with, the European Union; government-imposed price controls or other regulations; potential negative impact and liabilities from the use, storage and transportation of chlorine in certain international markets where chlorine is used in the production of bleach; widespread health emergencies, such as COVID-19; and the possibility of nationalization, expropriation of assets or other government action;
•the facilities of the Company and its suppliers being subject to disruption by events beyond the Company’s control, including work stoppages, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, disease outbreaks or pandemics, such as COVID-19, and terrorism;

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•the ability of the Company to innovate and to develop and introduce commercially successful products, or expand into adjacent categories and countries;
•the impact of product liability claims, labor claims and other legal, governmental or tax proceedings, including in foreign jurisdictions and in connection with any product recalls;
•the ability of the Company to implement and generate cost savings and efficiencies;
•the success of the Company’s business strategies;
•risks related to additional increases in the estimated fair value of P&G’s interest in the Glad business;
•the accuracy of the Company’s estimates and assumptions on which its financial projections, including any sales or earnings guidance or outlook it may provide from time to time, are based;
•the Company’s ability to attract and retain key personnel;
•environmental matters, including costs associated with the remediation and monitoring of past contamination, and possible increases in costs resulting from actions by relevant regulators, and the handling and/or transportation of hazardous substances;
•increased focus by governmental and non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors on sustainability issues, including those related to climate change;
•the Company’s ability to effectively utilize, assert and defend its intellectual property rights;
•any infringement or claimed infringement by the Company of third-party intellectual property rights;
•the effect of the Company’s indebtedness and credit rating on its business operations and financial results;
•the Company’s ability to access capital markets and other funding sources, as well as continued or increased market volatility;
•the Company’s ability to pay and declare dividends or repurchase its stock in the future;
•uncertainties relating to tax positions, tax disputes and any changes in tax rates and regulations on the Company;
•the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls;
•the impacts of potential stockholder activism; and
•risks related to the Company’s discontinuation of operations in Venezuela.

The Company’s forward-looking statements in this Report are based on management’s current views, beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this Report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the federal securities laws.

In this Report, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “the Company,” “Clorox,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework published in 2013. Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020, and concluded that it is effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020, as stated in their report, which is included herein.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of The Clorox Company
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Clorox Company (the Company) as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at June 30, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated August 13, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for leases, effective July 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).

Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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	Valuation of Goodwill and Trademarks with Indefinite Lives	
Description of the Matter
	At June 30, 2020, the Company’s goodwill was $1.6 billion and represented 25% of total assets; trademarks with indefinite lives was $766 million and represented 12% of total assets. As discussed in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives are tested by the Company’s management for impairment at least annually, in the fiscal fourth quarter, unless there are indications of impairment at other points throughout the year. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level.

Auditing the Company’s annual impairment test for goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives is complex and highly judgmental and required the involvement of a valuation specialist due to the significant judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units and trademarks with indefinite lives. In particular, the fair value estimates of reporting units with fair values that do not significantly exceed their carrying values are sensitive to assumptions such as net sales growth rates, gross margins and discount rates. Trademarks with indefinite lives with fair values that do not significantly exceed their carrying values are sensitive to assumptions such as net sales growth rates, discount rates and royalty rates. All of these assumptions are sensitive to and affected by expected future market or economic conditions, particularly those in emerging markets, and industry and company-specific qualitative factors.	

How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit	We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s goodwill and trademarks impairment review process. This included evaluating controls over the Company’s budgetary and forecasting process used to develop the estimated future earnings and cash flows used in estimating the fair value of reporting units and trademarks with indefinite lives. We also tested controls over management’s review of the data used in their valuation models and review of the significant assumptions such as estimation of net sales, expense growth rates and terminal growth rates.

To test the estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting units and trademarks with indefinite lives (with fair values that do not significantly exceed carrying values), we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing the methodologies, testing the significant assumptions discussed above used to develop the estimates of future earnings and cash flows and testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data. We compared the significant assumptions used by management to current industry and economic trends, the Company’s historical results and other guideline companies within the same industry, and evaluated whether changes in the Company’s business would affect the significant assumptions. We assessed the historical accuracy of management’s estimates and performed sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to evaluate the change in the fair value of the reporting units and trademarks with indefinite lives resulting from changes in these assumptions. We involved our valuation specialists to assist in reviewing the valuation methodology and testing the terminal growth rates, discount rates and royalty rates.

In addition, for goodwill we also tested the Company’s calculation of implied multiples of the reporting units, compared them to guideline companies and evaluated the resulting premium. For trademarks with indefinite lives, where applicable, we also assessed whether the assumptions used were consistent with those used in the goodwill impairment review process.	

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	Valuation of Venture Agreement Terminal Obligation	
Description of the Matter
	As discussed in Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements, the Company has an agreement with The Proctor & Gamble Company (P&G) for the Company’s Glad bags and wraps business, for which the Company is required to purchase P&G’s 20% interest in the venture for cash at fair value of the global Glad business upon termination of the agreement. At June 30, 2020, the fair value of $400 million has been recognized as a venture agreement terminal obligation and represented 8% of total liabilities.

Auditing the Company’s Glad venture agreement terminal obligation is complex and highly judgmental and required the involvement of a valuation specialist due to the significant judgment in estimating the fair value of the global Glad business. In particular, the fair value estimate is sensitive to assumptions such as net sales growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and commodity prices. These assumptions are sensitive to and affected by expected future market or economic conditions, particularly those in emerging markets, and industry and company-specific qualitative factors.
	
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit	We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the venture agreement terminal obligation valuation review process. This included controls over the Company’s budgetary and forecasting process used to develop the estimated fair value of the global Glad business. We also tested management’s controls over the data used in their valuation models and review of the significant assumptions such as estimation of net sales, expense growth rates, terminal growth rates and commodity prices.

To test the estimated fair value of the venture agreement terminal obligation, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing the methodologies, testing the significant assumptions discussed above used to develop estimates of future earnings and cash flows, and testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data. We compared the significant assumptions used by management to current industry and economic trends, the Company’s historical results and other guideline companies within the same industry, and evaluated whether changes in the Company’s business, including shifts in consumer demands and commodity prices, would affect the significant assumptions. We assessed the historical accuracy of management’s estimates and performed sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to evaluate the change in the fair value of the venture agreement terminal obligation resulting from changes in these assumptions. We involved our valuation specialists to assist in reviewing the valuation methodology and testing the terminal growth rates and discount rates.	

		
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2003.

San Francisco, CA
August 13, 2020

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of The Clorox Company
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited The Clorox Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, The Clorox Company (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2020, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of The Clorox Company as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”) and our report dated August 13, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Francisco, CA
August 13, 2020

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
The Clorox Company
Years ended June 30

Dollars in millions, except share and per share data		2020		2019		2018	
Net sales		$	6,721 	 		$	6,214 	 		$	6,124 	 	
Cost of products sold		3,658 	 		3,486 	 		3,449 	 	
Gross profit		3,063 	 		2,728 	 		2,675 	 	
Selling and administrative expenses		969 	 		856 	 		837 	 	
Advertising costs		675 	 		612 	 		570 	 	
Research and development costs		145 	 		136 	 		132 	 	
Interest expense		99 	 		97 	 		85 	 	
Other (income) expense, net		(10)	 		3 	 		(3)	 	
Earnings before income taxes		1,185 	 		1,024 	 		1,054 	 	
Income taxes		246 	 		204 	 		231 	 	
Net earnings		$	939 	 		$	820 	 		$	823 	 	
Net earnings per share							
Basic net earnings per share		$	7.46 	 		$	6.42 	 		$	6.37 	 	
Diluted net earnings per share		$	7.36 	 		$	6.32 	 		$	6.26 	 	
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)							
Basic		125,828 	 		127,734 	 		129,293 	 	
Diluted		127,671 	 		129,792 	 		131,581 	 	

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Clorox Company
																					
Years ended June 30  							
Dollars in millions		2020		2019		2018	
Net earnings		939 	 		820 	 		823 	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income:							
Foreign currency adjustments, net of tax		(36)	 		(22)	 		(28)	 	
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net of tax		5 	 		2 	 		12 	 	
Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax		(7)	 		4 	 		12 	 	
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(38)	 		(16)	 		(4)	 	
Comprehensive income		$	901 	 		$	804 	 		$	819 	 	

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The Clorox Company
															
As of June 30					
Dollars in millions, except share and per share data		2020		2019	
ASSETS  					
Current assets					
Cash and cash equivalents		$	871 	 		$	111 	 	
Receivables, net		648 	 		631 	 	
Inventories, net		454 	 		512 	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		47 	 		51 	 	
Total current assets		2,020 	 		1,305 	 	
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,103 	 		1,034 	 	
Operating lease right-of-use assets		291 	 		— 	 	
Goodwill		1,577 	 		1,591 	 	
Trademarks, net		785 	 		791 	 	
Other intangible assets, net		109 	 		121 	 	
Other assets		328 	 		274 	 	
Total assets		$	6,213 	 		$	5,116 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY					
Current liabilities					
Notes and loans payable		$	— 	 		$	396 	 	
	
Current operating lease liabilities		64 	 		— 	 	
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		1,329 	 		1,035 	 	
Income taxes payable		25 	 		9 	 	
Total current liabilities		1,418 	 		1,440 	 	
Long-term debt		2,780 	 		2,287 	 	
Long-term operating lease liabilities		278 	 		— 	 	
Other liabilities		767 	 		780 	 	
Deferred income taxes		62 	 		50 	 	
Total liabilities		5,305 	 		4,557 	 	
Commitments and contingencies					
Stockholders’ equity					
Preferred stock: $1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding		— 	 		— 	 	
Common stock: $1.00 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 158,741,461 shares issued as of June 30, 2020 and 2019; and 126,198,606 and 125,686,325 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively		159 	 		159 	 	
Additional paid-in capital		1,137 	 		1,046 	 	
Retained earnings		3,567 	 		3,150 	 	
Treasury shares, at cost: 32,542,855 and 33,055,136 shares as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively		(3,315)	 		(3,194)	 	
Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income		(640)	 		(602)	 	
Stockholders’ equity		908 	 		559 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	6,213 	 		$	5,116 	 	

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Clorox Company
																																																			
		Common Stock	Additional
Paid-in
Capital				Treasury Stock	Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Net (Loss) Income			
Dollars in millions, except per share data		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)				Retained
Earnings		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)				Total	
Balance as of June 30, 2017		$	159 	 		158,741 	 		$	928 	 		$	2,440 	 		$	(2,442)	 		(29,727)	 		$	(543)	 		$	542 	 	
Net earnings								823 	 						 		823 	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income														(4)	 		(4)	 	
Dividends ($3.60 per share declared)								(467)	 								(467)	 	
Stock-based compensation						53 	 										53 	 	
Other employee stock plan activities						(6)	 		1 	 		56 	 		1,139 	 				51 	 	
Treasury stock purchased										(272)	 		(2,171)	 				(272)	 	
Balance as of June 30, 2018		159 	 		158,741 	 		975 	 		2,797 	 		(2,658)	 		(30,759)	 		(547)	 		726 	 	
Cumulative effect of accounting changes (1)								36 	 						(39)	 		(3)	 	
Net earnings								820 	 								820 	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income														(16)	 		(16)	 	
Dividends ($3.94 per share declared)								(503)	 								(503)	 	
Stock-based compensation						43 	 										43 	 	
Other employee stock plan activities						28 	 		— 	 		124 	 		2,178 	 				152 	 	
Treasury stock purchased										(660)	 		(4,474)	 				(660)	 	
Balance as of June 30, 2019		159 	 		158,741 	 		1,046 	 		3,150 	 		(3,194)	 		(33,055)	 		(602)	 		559 	 	
Cumulative effect of accounting changes (2)								22 	 								22 	 	
Net earnings								939 	 								939 	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income														(38)	 		(38)	 	
Dividends ($4.29 per share declared)								(544)	 								(544)	 	
Stock-based compensation						50 	 										50 	 	
Other employee stock plan activities						41 	 		— 	 		121 	 		2,043 	 				162 	 	
Treasury stock purchased										(242)	 		(1,531)	 				(242)	 	
Balance as of June 30, 2020		$	159 	 		158,741 	 		$	1,137 	 		$	3,567 	 		$	(3,315)	 		(32,543)	 		$	(640)	 		$	908 	 	

(1) As a result of adopting ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606),” on July 1, 2018, the Company recorded a cumulative
effect of initially applying the new guidance as an adjustment to the fiscal year 2019 opening balance of Retained earnings.
(2) As a result of adopting ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842),” on July 1, 2019, the Company recorded a cumulative effect of initially applying the new
guidance as an adjustment to the fiscal year 2020 opening balance of Retained earnings. See Note 1 for more information.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The Clorox Company
																					
Years ended June 30							
Dollars in millions		2020		2019		2018	
							
Operating activities:							
Net earnings		$	939 	 		$	820 	 		$	823 	 	
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operations:							
Depreciation and amortization		180 	 		180 	 		166 	 	
Stock-based compensation		50 	 		43 	 		53 	 	
Deferred income taxes		(2)	 		(20)	 		(23)	 	
Other		30 	 		(29)	 		44 	 	
Changes in:							
Receivables, net		(27)	 		(32)	 		(24)	 	
Inventories, net		50 	 		(7)	 		(21)	 	
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2 	 		(6)	 		4 	 	
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		291 	 		17 	 		(47)	 	
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities, net		19 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Income taxes payable/ prepaid		14 	 		26 	 		1 	 	
Net cash provided by operations		1,546 	 		992 	 		976 	 	
Investing activities:							
Capital expenditures		(254)	 		(206)	 		(194)	 	
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired		— 	 		— 	 		(681)	 	
Other		2 	 		10 	 		16 	 	
Net cash used for investing activities		(252)	 		(196)	 		(859)	 	
Financing activities:							
Notes and loans payable, net		(396)	 		189 	 		(214)	 	
Long-term debt borrowings, net of issuance costs paid		492 	 		— 	 		891 	 	
Long-term debt repayments		— 	 		— 	 		(400)	 	
Treasury stock purchased		(248)	 		(661)	 		(271)	 	
Cash dividends paid		(533)	 		(490)	 		(450)	 	
Issuance of common stock for employee stock plans and other		162 	 		147 	 		45 	 	
Net cash used for financing activities		(523)	 		(815)	 		(399)	 	
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(5)	 		(2)	 		(3)	 	
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		766 	 		(21)	 		(285)	 	
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:							
Beginning of year		113 	 		134 	 		419 	 	
End of year		$	879 	 		$	113 	 		$	134 	 	
Supplemental cash flow information:							
Interest paid		$	89 	 		$	87 	 		$	75 	 	
Income taxes paid, net of refunds		241 	 		207 	 		245 	 	
Non-cash financing activities:							
Cash dividends declared and accrued, but not paid		140 	 		133 	 		123 	 	

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Clorox Company
(Dollars in millions, except share and per share data)

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
The Company is principally engaged in the production, marketing and sale of consumer products through mass retailers, grocery outlets, warehouse clubs, dollar stores, home hardware centers, drug, pet and military stores, third-party and owned e-commerce channels, and distributors. The consolidated financial statements include the statements of the Company and its wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts were eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to reach opinions as to estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Specific areas requiring the application of management’s estimates and judgments include, among others, assumptions pertaining to accruals for consumer and trade-promotion programs, stock-based compensation, retirement income plans, future cash flows associated with impairment testing of goodwill and other long-lived assets and the valuation of the venture agreement terminal obligation, the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination, the credit worthiness of customers, uncertain tax positions, tax valuation allowances and legal, environmental and insurance matters. Actual results could materially differ from estimates and assumptions made.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid interest-bearing accounts, time deposits held by financial institutions and money market funds with an initial maturity at purchase of 90 days or less. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying amount.
The Company’s cash position includes amounts held by foreign subsidiaries and, as a result, the repatriation of certain cash balances from some of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries could result in additional withholding tax costs in certain foreign jurisdictions. However, these cash balances are generally available without legal restriction to fund local business operations. In addition, a portion of the Company’s cash balance is held in U.S. dollars by foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is their local currency. Such U.S. dollar balances are reported on the foreign subsidiaries’ books in their functional currency, and the impact on such balances from foreign currency exchange rate differences is recorded in Other (income) expense, net.
As of June 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, the Company had $8, $2, $3 and $2 of restricted cash, respectively, which was included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other assets. The restricted cash as of June 30, 2020 was primarily related to funds held in an escrow account with limitations on usage and cash margin deposits held for exchange-traded futures contracts.
Inventories
The Company values its inventories using both the First-In, First-Out (“FIFO”) and the Last-In, First-Out (“LIFO”) methods. The FIFO inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which includes any costs to sell or dispose. In addition, appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive inventory levels, product deterioration and other factors in evaluating net realizable value. The LIFO inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Property, Plant and Equipment and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization expense are primarily calculated by the straight-line method using the estimated useful lives or lives determined by reference to the related lease contract in the case of leasehold improvements. The table below provides estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment by asset classification.

	Estimated
Useful Lives	
Buildings and leasehold improvements	7 - 40 years	
Land improvements	10 - 30 years	
Machinery and equipment	3 - 15 years	
Computer equipment	3 - 5 years	
Capitalized software costs	3 - 7 years	
 Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 2 to 30 years.

Property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset group) may not be fully recoverable. The risk of impairment is initially assessed based on an estimate of the undiscounted cash flows at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows exist. Impairment occurs when the carrying value of the asset exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset. When impairment is indicated, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its estimated fair market value. Depending on the asset, estimated fair market value may be determined either by use of a discounted cash flow model or by reference to estimated selling values of assets in similar condition.
Capitalization of Software Costs
The Company capitalizes certain qualifying costs incurred in the acquisition and development of software for internal use, including the costs of the software, materials, consultants, interest and payroll and payroll-related costs for employees during the application development stage. Internal and external costs incurred during the preliminary project stage and post implementation-operation stage, mainly training and maintenance costs, are expensed as incurred. Once the application is substantially complete and ready for its intended use, qualifying costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the software’s estimated useful life.
Impairment Review of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The Company tests its goodwill, trademarks with indefinite lives and other indefinite-lived intangible assets annually for impairment in the fiscal fourth quarter unless there are indications during a different interim period that these assets may have become impaired.
With respect to goodwill, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors, such as the maturity and stability of the reporting unit, the magnitude of the excess fair value over carrying value from the prior period’s impairment testing, other reporting unit specific operating results as well as new events and circumstances impacting the operations at the reporting unit level. Reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes were its individual strategic business units (SBUs). If the result of a qualitative test indicates a potential for impairment of a reporting unit, a quantitative test is performed. The quantitative test is a two-step process. In the first step, the Company compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of any reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company performs a second step to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. No impairments were identified as a result of the Company’s impairment review during fiscal year 2020.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
To determine the fair value of a reporting unit as part of its quantitative test, the Company uses a discounted cash flow (DCF) method under the income approach, as it believes that this approach is the most reliable indicator of the fair value of its businesses and the fair value of their future earnings and cash flows. Under this approach, which requires significant judgments, the Company estimates the future cash flows of each reporting unit and discounts these cash flows at a rate of return that reflects their relative risk. The cash flows used in the DCF method are consistent with those the Company uses in its internal planning, which gives consideration to actual business trends experienced, and the broader business strategy for the long term. The other key estimates and factors used in the DCF method include, but are not limited to, net sales and expense growth rates, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, inflation and a terminal growth rate. Changes in such estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce different results.
For trademarks and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors, such as the maturity and stability of the trademark or other intangible asset, the magnitude of the excess fair value over carrying value from the prior year’s impairment testing, other specific operating results, as well as new events and circumstances impacting the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the intangible asset. If the result of a qualitative test indicates that it is more likely that not that the asset is impaired, a quantitative test is performed. When a quantitative test is performed, the estimated fair value of an asset is compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value of such asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value. The Company uses the income approach to estimate the fair value of its trademarks and other intangible assets with indefinite lives. This approach requires significant judgments in determining the royalty rates and the assets’ estimated cash flows, as well as the appropriate discount and foreign exchange rates applied to those cash flows to determine fair value. Changes in such estimates or the use of alternative assumptions could produce different results. No significant impairments were identified in fiscal year 2020 as a result of the Company’s impairment review during any quarters of fiscal year 2020.
Leases
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases (ASC 842). Under this guidance, the Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception by determining if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration and other facts and circumstances. Right-of-use (ROU) assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets are calculated based on the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments paid to the lessor at or before the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred by the Company and excludes any lease incentives received from the lessor. Lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The lease term may include an option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option as of the commencement date of the lease, and is reviewed in subsequent periods if a triggering event occurs. As the Company’s leases typically do not contain a readily determinable implicit rate, the Company determines the present value of the lease liability using its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date based on the lease term and the currency of the lease on a collateralized basis. Variable lease payments are the portion of lease payments that are not fixed over the lease term. Variable lease payments are expensed as incurred, and include certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease, as applicable. The Company elected to combine lease and non-lease components as a single lease component and to exclude short-term leases, defined as leases with an initial terms of 12 months or less, from its consolidated balance sheet.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company grants various nonqualified stock-based compensation awards to eligible employees, including stock options, restricted stock awards and performance shares.
For stock options, the Company estimates the fair value of each award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which requires management to make estimates regarding expected option life, stock price volatility and other assumptions. Groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The Company estimates stock option forfeitures based on historical data for each employee grouping. The total number of stock options expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. Compensation expense is recorded by amortizing the grant date fair values on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures.
For restricted stock awards, the fair value of each grant issued is estimated on the date of grant based on the current market price of the stock. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical data. The total number of restricted stock awards expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. Compensation expense is recorded by amortizing the grant date fair values on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The Company’s performance shares provide for the issuance of common stock to certain managerial staff and executive management if the Company achieves specified performance targets. The number of shares issued is dependent upon the achievement of specified performance targets. The performance period is three years and the payout determination is made at the end of the three-year performance period. Performance shares receive dividends earned during the vesting period upon vesting. The fair value of each grant issued is estimated on the date of grant based on the current market price of the stock. The total amount of compensation expense recognized reflects estimated forfeiture rates and management’s assessment of the probability that performance goals will be achieved. A cumulative adjustment is recognized to compensation expense in the current period to reflect any changes in the probability of achievement of performance goals.
Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for stock-based payment arrangements (excess tax benefits) are classified as operating cash inflows.
Employee Benefits
The Company accounts for its retirement income and retirement health care plans using actuarial methods. These methods use an attribution approach that generally spreads “plan events” over the service lives or expected lifetime (for frozen plans) of plan participants. Examples of plan events are plan amendments and changes in actuarial assumptions such as the expected return on plan assets, discount rate, rate of compensation increase and certain employee-related factors, such as retirement age and mortality. The principle underlying the attribution approach is that employees render service over their employment period on a relatively “smooth” basis and, therefore, the statement of earnings effects of retirement income and retirement health care plans are recognized in the same pattern. One of the principal assumptions used in the net periodic benefit cost calculation is the expected return on plan assets. The expected return on plan assets may result in recognized expense or income that differs from the actual returns of those plan assets in any given year. Over time, however, the goal is for the expected long-term returns to approximate the actual returns and, therefore, the expectation is that the pattern of income and expense recognition should closely match the pattern of the services provided by the participants. The Company uses a market-related value method for calculating plan assets for purposes of determining the amortization of actuarial gains and losses. The differences between actual and expected returns are recognized in the net periodic benefit cost calculation over the average remaining service period or expected lifetime (for frozen plans) of the plan participants using the corridor approach. Under this approach, only actuarial gains (losses) that exceed 5% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of assets are amortized to the Company’s net periodic benefit cost. In developing its expected return on plan assets, the Company considers the long-term actual returns relative to the mix of investments that comprise its plan assets and also develops estimates of future investment returns by considering external sources.
The Company recognizes an actuarial-based obligation at the onset of disability for certain benefits provided to individuals after employment, but before retirement, that include medical, dental, vision, life and other benefits.
Environmental Costs
The Company is involved in certain environmental remediation and ongoing compliance activities. Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and based upon a reasonable estimate of the liability. The Company’s accruals reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Actual costs to be incurred at identified sites in future periods may vary from the estimates, given the inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental exposures. The accrual for environmental matters is included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and Other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets on an undiscounted basis due to uncertainty regarding the timing of future payments.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is primarily generated from the sale of finished product to customers. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when performance obligations under the terms of customer contracts are satisfied, which is when ownership, risks and rewards transfer, and can be on the date of shipment or the date of receipt by the customer, depending upon the particular customer arrangement. Shipping and handling activities are accounted for as contract fulfillment costs and included within Cost of products sold. After the completion of the performance obligation, there is an unconditional right to consideration as outlined in the contract. A right is considered unconditional if nothing other than the passage of time is required before payment of that consideration is due. The Company typically collects its customer receivables within two months. All performance obligations under the terms of contracts with customers have an original duration of one year or less.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The Company has trade promotion programs, which primarily include shelf price reductions, in-store merchandising, and consumer coupons. The costs of such activities, defined as variable consideration under ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” are netted against sales and recorded when the related sales take place. Accruals for trade promotion programs are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle existing and future obligations for products sold as of the balance sheet date. Amounts accrued for trade-promotions are based on various factors such as contractual terms and sales volumes, and also incorporate estimates that include customer participation rates, the rate at which customers will achieve program performance criteria, and consumer redemption rates.
The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts based on its historical experience and ongoing assessment of its customers’ credit risk and aging. Receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $10 and $4 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Receivables, net, included non-customer receivables of $20 and $17 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Cost of Products Sold
Cost of products sold represents the costs directly related to the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products and primarily includes raw materials, packaging, contract manufacturing fees, shipping and handling, warehousing, package design, depreciation, amortization, direct and indirect labor and operating costs for the Company’s manufacturing and distribution facilities, including salary, benefit costs and incentive compensation, and royalties and other charges related to the Company’s Glad Venture Agreement (See Note 8).
Costs associated with developing and designing new packaging, including design, artwork, films and labeling, are expensed as incurred and included within Cost of products sold.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses represent costs incurred by the Company in generating revenues and managing the business and include market research, commissions and certain administrative expenses. Administrative expenses include salary, benefits, incentive compensation, professional fees and services and other operating costs associated with the Company’s non-manufacturing, non-research and development staff, facilities and equipment, as well as software and licensing fees.
Advertising and Research and Development Costs
The Company expenses advertising and research and development costs in the period incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the anticipated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement amounts and their respective tax basis. Management reviews the Company’s deferred tax assets to determine whether their value can be realized based upon available evidence. A valuation allowance is established when management believes that it is more likely than not that some portion of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the Company’s income tax provision in the period of change. In addition to valuation allowances, the Company provides for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet certain recognition thresholds or measurement standards. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in quarters when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled.
Per U.S. GAAP, foreign withholding taxes are provided on unremitted foreign earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested at the time the earnings are generated. The Company regularly reviews and assesses whether there are any changes to its indefinite reinvestment assertion and determined that none of the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely reinvested. As a result, the Company is providing foreign withholding taxes on the undistributed earnings of all foreign subsidiaries where applicable.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
Local currencies are the functional currencies for substantially all of the Company’s foreign operations. When the transactional currency is different than the functional currency, transaction gains and losses are included as a component of Other (income) expense, net. In addition, certain assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency are reported on the subsidiary’s books in its functional currency, with the impact from exchange rate differences recorded in Other (income) expense, net. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, while income and expenses are translated at the respective average monthly exchange rates during the year.
Gains and losses on foreign currency translations are reported as a component of Other comprehensive (loss) income. The income tax effect of currency translation adjustments is recorded as a component of deferred taxes with an offset to Other comprehensive (loss) income where appropriate.
Effective July 1, 2018, under the requirements of U.S. GAAP, Argentina was designated as a highly inflationary economy, since it has experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a three-year period. As a result, beginning July 1, 2018, the U.S. dollar replaced the Argentine peso as the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries in Argentina (collectively, “Clorox Argentina”). Consequently, gains and losses from non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities for Clorox Argentina are recognized in Other (income) expense, net in the consolidated statement of earnings.
Derivative Instruments
The Company’s use of derivative instruments, principally swaps, futures and forward contracts, is limited to non-trading purposes and is designed to partially manage exposure to changes in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currencies. The Company’s contracts are hedges for transactions with notional amounts and periods consistent with the related exposures and do not constitute investments independent of these exposures.
The changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument are recorded as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets with an offset to Net earnings or Other comprehensive (loss) income depending on whether, for accounting purposes, it has been designated and qualifies as an accounting hedge and, if so, on the type of hedging relationship. The criteria used to determine if hedge accounting treatment is appropriate are: (a) formal designation and documentation of the hedging relationship, the risk management objective and hedging strategy at hedge inception; (b) eligibility of hedged items, transactions and corresponding hedging instrument; and (c) effectiveness of the hedging relationship both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis in achieving the hedging objectives. For those derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments, the Company must designate the hedging instrument either as a fair value hedge or as a cash flow hedge. The Company designates its commodity forward and future contracts for forecasted purchases of raw materials, interest rate forward contracts for forecasted interest payments, and foreign currency forward contracts for forecasted purchases of inventory as cash flow hedges. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no hedging instruments designated as fair value hedges.
For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains or losses is reported as a component of Other comprehensive (loss) income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. From time to time, the Company may have contracts not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, for which it recognizes changes in the fair value in the consolidated statement of earnings in the current period. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified as operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (ASC 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with early adoption permitted. The amendments that are related to changes in ownership of foreign equity method investments or foreign subsidiaries are to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments that are related to franchise taxes that are partially based on income are to be applied on either a retrospective basis for all periods presented or a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments under this ASU are to be applied on a prospective basis.The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC 350): Simplifying the Test for
Goodwill Impairment,” which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill
impairment charge. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The impact of the new standard will be dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of future individual impairments, if any.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities,” which amends the hedge accounting recognition and presentation requirements to better align an entity’s risk management activities with its financial reporting. This standard also simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. The Company adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842),” which requires lessees to recognize a ROU asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation will depend on the classification of a lease as either a finance or an operating lease. ASU 2016-02 also requires expanded disclosures about leasing arrangements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, “Leases (ASC 842), Targeted Improvements,” which provides an optional transition method in applying the new lease standard. ASC 842 can be applied using either a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the earliest period presented, or, as permitted by ASU 2018-11, at the beginning of the period in which it is adopted. The Company adopted the new standard in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, on a modified retrospective basis using the optional transition method, and, accordingly, has not restated comparative periods; fiscal year 2019 balances and related disclosures supporting those comparative period balances continue to be presented under ASC 840, “Leases.” As allowed under the new standard, the Company elected to apply the package of practical expedients to not reassess prior conclusions related to contracts containing leases, lease classification and initial direct costs. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of Retained earnings of $22 related primarily to the remaining deferred gain from the sale-leaseback of the Company’s general office building in Oakland, California. This new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings or the consolidated statement of cash flows. Refer to Note 11 for more information.

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NOTE 2. BUSINESS ACQUIRED
Nutranext Acquisition
On April 2, 2018, the Company acquired 100 percent of Nutranext, a dietary supplements company based in Sunrise, Florida. Nutranext manufactures and markets leading dietary supplement brands in the retail and e-commerce channels as well as in its direct-to-consumer business. The purchase of the business reflects the Company’s strategy to acquire leading brands in fast-growing categories with attractive gross margins.
The total consideration paid of $681, which included post-closing working capital and other adjustments, was initially funded through commercial paper borrowings and subsequently repaid using a combination of long-term debt financing and cash repatriated from foreign subsidiaries. The assets and liabilities of Nutranext were recorded at their respective estimated fair value as of the acquisition date using generally accepted accounting principles for business combinations. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired has been allocated to goodwill in the Health and Wellness reportable segment in the amount of $412. The goodwill of $412 is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition and reflects the value of further expanding the Company’s portfolio into the health and wellness arena. Of the total goodwill, $363 is deductible for tax purposes.
The purchase price allocation was finalized during the third quarter of fiscal year 2019. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation for the fair value of Nutranext’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the related deferred income taxes. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed reflects the final insignificant measurement period adjustments related to goodwill, deferred income taxes and income taxes payable. The weighted-average estimated useful life of intangible assets subject to amortization is 15 years.

	Nutranext	
Goodwill (in the Health and Wellness reportable segment) (1)	$	412 	 	
Trademarks	143 	 	
Customer relationships	75 	 	
Property, plant and equipment	49 	 	
Working capital, net	22 	 	
Deferred income taxes	(20)	 	
Consideration paid	$	681 	 	
(1) Reflects segment changes effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020. See Note 18 for more information.

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
Finished goods	$	340 	 		$	411 	 	
Raw materials and packaging	140 	 		125 	 	
Work in process	7 	 		6 	 	
LIFO allowances	(33)	 		(30)	 	
Total	$	454 	 		$	512 	 	
The LIFO method was used to value approximately 31% and 34% of inventories as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The carrying values for all other inventories are determined on the FIFO method. The effect on earnings of the liquidation of LIFO layers was insignificant for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

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NOTE 4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
The components of property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
Machinery and equipment	$	1,921 	 		$	1,867 	 	
Buildings	642 	 		596 	 	
Capitalized software costs	368 	 		358 	 	
Land and improvements	145 	 		138 	 	
Construction in progress	153 	 		131 	 	
Computer equipment	98 	 		94 	 	
Total	3,327 	 		3,184 	 	
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,224)	 		(2,150)	 	
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,103 	 		$	1,034 	 	
 Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment, net, was $166, $165 and $156 in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, of which $5, $8 and $11 were related to amortization of capitalized software, respectively. Machinery and equipment above also includes capital leases of $21 and corresponding accumulated depreciation of $12 as of June 30, 2019 under Accounting Standards Codification 840, Leases (ASC 840).
Non-cash capital expenditures were $7, $2 and $2 for fiscal years, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. There were no significant asset retirement obligations recorded and included in Buildings above for both fiscal years 2020 and 2019.

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NOTE 5. GOODWILL, TRADEMARKS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Goodwill	
	Health and Wellness (1)		Household (1)		Lifestyle (1)		International		Total	
Balance as of June 30, 2018	$	856 	 		$	85 	 		$	244 	 		$	417 	 		$	1,602 	 	
Acquisition	1 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		1 	 	
Effect of foreign currency translation	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		(12)	 		(12)	 	
Balance as of June 30, 2019	$	857 	 		$	85 	 		$	244 	 		$	405 	 		$	1,591 	 	
Acquisition	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Effect of foreign currency translation	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		(14)	 		(14)	 	
Balance as of June 30, 2020	$	857 	 		$	85 	 		$	244 	 		$	391 	 		$	1,577 	 	
(1) Reflects segment changes effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020. See Note 18 for more information.

The changes in the carrying amount of trademarks and other intangible assets for the fiscal years ended June 30 were as follows:
																																				
	As of June 30, 2020		As of June 30, 2019	
	Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
amount		Gross
carrying
amount		Accumulated
amortization		Net carrying
amount	
Trademarks with indefinite lives	$	766 	 		$	— 	 		$	766 	 		$	777 	 		$	— 	 		$	777 	 	
Trademarks with finite lives	47 	 		28 	 		19 	 		40 	 		26 	 		14 	 	
Other intangible assets with finite lives	424 	 		315 	 		109 	 		430 	 		309 	 		121 	 	
Total	$	1,237 	 		$	343 	 		$	894 	 		$	1,247 	 		$	335 	 		$	912 	 	
Amortization expense relating to the Company’s intangible assets was $14, $15 and $10 for the years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for these intangible assets is $13, $12, $12, $11 and $10 for fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

NOTE 6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
Accounts payable	$	575 	 		$	507 	 	
Compensation and employee benefit costs	288 	 		158 	 	
Trade and sales promotion costs	164 	 		115 	 	
Dividends	146 	 		139 	 	
Other	156 	 		116 	 	
Total	$	1,329 	 		$	1,035 	 	

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NOTE 7. DEBT
Short-term borrowings
Notes and loans payable are borrowings that mature in less than one year, primarily consisting of U.S. commercial paper issued by the Company and borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreements. Notes and loans payable were $0 and $396 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The weighted average interest rates incurred on average outstanding notes and loans payable during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, including fees associated with the Company’s revolving credit agreements, were 2.49%, 2.98% and 2.10%, respectively. The weighted average effective interest rates on notes and loans payable as of June 30, 2019 was 2.65%.
Long-term borrowings
Long-term debt, carried at face value net of unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs, included the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
Senior unsecured notes and debentures:				
3.80%, $300 due November 2021	$	299 	 		$	299 	 	
3.05%, $600 due September 2022	599 	 		598 	 	
3.50%, $500 due December 2024	498 	 		498 	 	
3.10%, $400 due October 2027	397 	 		397 	 	
3.90%, $500 due May 2028	496 	 		495 	 	
1.80%, $500 due May 2030	491 	 		— 	 	
Total	2,780 	 		2,287 	 	
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	— 	 		— 	 	
Long-term debt	$	2,780 	 		$	2,287 	 	
In May 2020, the Company issued $500 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 1.80% and a maturity date of May 15, 2030 and used the proceeds to repay borrowings under the revolving Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in May and November. The notes carry an effective interest rate of 1.96%, which includes the impact of amortizing debt issuance costs and the gain on the related interest rate forward contracts over the life of the notes (See Note 9). The notes rank equally with all of the Company's existing senior indebtedness.
In May 2018, the Company issued $500 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 3.90% and a maturity date of May 15, 2028 and used the proceeds to repay a portion of the outstanding commercial paper, including amounts raised in connection with the Nutranext acquisition. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in May and November. The notes carry an effective interest rate of 4.02%, which includes the impact of amortizing debt issuance costs and the loss on the related interest rate forward contracts over the life of the notes (See Note 9). The notes rank equally with all of the Company's existing senior indebtedness.
In September 2017, the Company issued $400 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 3.10% and a maturity date of October 1, 2027 and used the proceeds to repay $400 of senior notes with an annual fixed interest rate of 5.95% that became due in October 2017. The notes carry an effective interest rate of 3.13%, which includes the impact of amortizing debt issuance costs and the gain on the related interest rate forward contracts over the life of the notes (See Note 9). The notes rank equally with all of the Company’s existing senior indebtedness.
The weighted average interest rates incurred on average outstanding long-term debt during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, were 3.75%, 3.81% and 3.94%, respectively. The weighted average effective interest rates on long-term debt balances as of both June 30, 2020 and 2019 were 3.48% and 3.81%, respectively.
Long-term debt maturities as of June 30, 2020, were $0, $300, $600, $0, $500, and $1,400 in fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and thereafter, respectively.

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NOTE 7. DEBT (Continued)
Credit arrangements
On November 15, 2019, the Company entered into a new $1,200 revolving credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) that matures in November 2024. The Credit Agreement replaced a prior $1,100 revolving credit agreement (the Prior Credit Agreement) in place since February 2017. The Company did not incur any termination fees or penalties in connection with entering the new agreement, which was considered a debt modification. The Company was in compliance with all restrictive covenants and limitations in the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2020, and anticipates being in compliance with all restrictive covenants for the foreseeable future. The Company continues to monitor the financial markets and assess its ability to fully draw on its Credit Agreement, and currently expects that it will continue to have access to borrowing under the Credit Agreement. As of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no borrowings due under the Credit Agreement or the Prior Credit Agreement.
The Company’s borrowing capacity under the revolving credit agreements and other financing arrangements as of June 30 was as follows:

	2020		2019	
Revolving credit facility	$	1,200 	 		$	1,100 	 	
Foreign and other credit lines	38 	 		39 	 	
Total	$	1,238 	 		$	1,139 	 	
Of the $38 of foreign and other credit lines as of June 30, 2020, $3 was outstanding and the remainder of $35 was available for borrowing. Of the $39 of foreign and other credit lines as of June 30, 2019, $4 was outstanding and the remainder of $35 was available for borrowing.

NOTE 8. OTHER LIABILITIES
Other liabilities consisted of the following as of June 30:

	2020		2019	
Venture Agreement terminal obligation, net	$	400 	 		$	370 	 	
Employee benefit obligations	294 	 		280 	 	
Taxes	23 	 		34 	 	
Other	50 	 		96 	 	
Total	$	767 	 		$	780 	 	
Venture Agreement
The Company has an agreement with The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) for the Company’s Glad bags and wraps business. In connection with this agreement, P&G provides research and development (R&D) support to the Glad business. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, P&G had a 20% interest in the venture. The Company pays a royalty to P&G for its interest in the profits, losses and cash flows, as contractually defined, of the Glad business, which is included in Cost of products sold. In December 2017, the Company and P&G extended the term of the agreement and the related R&D support provided by P&G. The term will now expire in January 2026, unless the parties agree, on or prior to January 31, 2025, to further extend the term of the agreement for another seven years or agree to take some other relevant action. The agreement can be terminated under certain circumstances, including at P&G’s option upon a change in control of the Company or, at either party’s option, upon the sale of the Glad business by the Company.
Upon termination of the agreement, the Company is required to purchase P&G’s 20% interest for cash at fair value as established by predetermined valuation procedures. As of June 30, 2020, the estimated fair value of P&G’s interest was $610, of which $400 has been recognized and is reflected in Other liabilities as noted in the table above. The difference between the estimated fair value and the amount recognized, and any future changes in the fair value of P&G’s interest, is charged to Cost of products sold in accordance with the effective interest method over the remaining life of the agreement. Following termination, the Glad business will retain the exclusive core intellectual property licenses contributed by P&G on a royalty-free basis for the licensed products marketed.

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NOTE 8. OTHER LIABILITIES (Continued)
Deferred Gain on Sale-leaseback Transaction
In December 2012, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction under which it sold its general office building in Oakland, California to an unrelated third party for net proceeds of $108 and entered into a 15-year operating lease agreement with renewal options with the buyer for a portion of the building. The Company deferred recognition of the portion of the total gain on the sale that was equivalent to the present value of the lease payments and began to amortize such amount to earnings ratably over the lease term. As of June 30, 2019, the long-term portion of the deferred gain of $22 was included in Other, as noted in the table above. The Company reclassified the remaining deferred gain from the sale-leaseback of the general office building to Retained earnings upon adoption of the new lease guidance under ASC 842 effective July 1, 2019. Refer to Note 1 for more information.

NOTE 9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Financial Risk Management and Derivative Instruments
The Company is exposed to certain commodity, foreign currency and interest rate risks related to its ongoing business operations and uses derivative instruments to mitigate its exposure to these risks.
Commodity Price Risk Management
The Company may use commodity exchange-traded futures and over-the-counter swap contracts, which are generally no longer than 2 years, to fix the price of a portion of its forecasted raw material requirements. Commodity purchase contracts are measured at fair value using market quotations obtained from the Chicago Board of Trade commodity futures exchange and commodity derivative dealers.
As of June 30, 2020, the notional amount of commodity derivatives was $27, of which $14 related to soybean oil futures used for the Food products business and $13 related to jet fuel swaps used for the Grilling business. As of June 30, 2019, the notional amount of commodity derivatives was $24, of which $13 related to soybean oil futures and $11 related to jet fuel swaps.
Foreign Currency Risk Management
The Company may also enter into certain over-the-counter derivative contracts to manage a portion of the Company’s forecasted foreign currency exposure associated with the purchase of inventory. These foreign currency contracts generally have durations of no longer than 2 years. The foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value using information quoted by foreign exchange dealers.
The notional amounts of outstanding foreign currency forward contracts used by the Company’s subsidiaries to hedge forecasted purchases of inventory were $70 and $61, respectively, as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company may enter into over-the-counter interest rate forward contracts to fix a portion of the benchmark interest rate prior to the anticipated issuance of fixed rate debt or to manage the Company’s level of fixed and floating rate debt. These interest rate forward contracts generally have durations of less than 3 years. The interest rate contracts are measured at fair value using information quoted by U.S. government bond dealers.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap contracts with a maturity date of September 2022 and notional amounts totaling $225. The contracts were designated as cash flow hedges to manage the exposure to interest rate volatility associated with future interest payments on a forecasted debt issuance. The unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses on these hedging contracts will be recorded in Other comprehensive (loss) income until termination at which point the realized gains or losses will be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income and amortized into Interest expense on the consolidated statement of earnings over the term of the forecasted debt. There were no outstanding forward starting interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2019.
During fiscal year 2020, the Company entered into, and subsequently terminated, interest rate forward contracts related to the May 2020 issuance of $500 in senior notes (See Note 7). These contracts resulted in an insignificant gain recorded in Other comprehensive (loss) income, which is being amortized into Interest expense on the consolidated statement of earnings over the 10-year term of the notes.

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NOTE 9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

During fiscal year 2018, the Company entered into, and subsequently terminated, interest rate forward contracts related to the September 2017 issuance of $400 in senior notes and the May 2018 issuance of $500 in senior notes (See Note 7). These contracts resulted in insignificant gains and losses included within Other comprehensive (loss) income, which are being amortized into Interest expense on the consolidated statement of earnings over the 10-year term of each of the notes.

Commodity, Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Derivatives

The Company designates its commodity forward and futures contracts for forecasted purchases of raw materials, foreign
currency forward contracts for forecasted purchases of inventory, and interest rate forward contracts for forecasted interest
payments as cash flow hedges.
The effects of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments on Other comprehensive (loss) income and Net earnings were as follows during the fiscal years ended June 30:

	Gains (losses) recognized in Other comprehensive (loss) income	
	2020		2019		2018	
Commodity purchase derivative contracts	$	(7)	 		$	(5)	 		$	4 	 	
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	— 	 		— 	 		2 	 	
Interest rate derivative contracts	2 	 		— 	 		2 	 	
Total	$	(5)	 		$	(5)	 		$	8 	 	

	Location of Gains (losses) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income into Net earnings	Gains (losses) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income and recognized in Net earnings	
		2020		2019		2018	
Commodity purchase derivative contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(4)	 		$	(2)	 		$	1 	 	
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	Cost of products sold	— 	 		2 	 		(1)	 	
Interest rate derivative contracts	Interest expense	(6)	 		(6)	 		(6)	 	
Total		$	(10)	 		$	(6)	 		$	(6)	 	

The estimated amount of the existing net gain (loss) in Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income as of June 30, 2020 that is expected to be reclassified into Net earnings within the next twelve months is $(11).

Counterparty Risk Management and Derivative Contract Requirements

The Company utilizes a variety of financial institutions as counterparties for over-the-counter derivative instruments. The Company enters into agreements governing the use of over-the-counter derivative instruments and sets internal limits on the aggregate over-the-counter derivative instrument positions held with each counterparty. Certain terms of these agreements require the Company or the counterparty to post collateral when the fair value of the derivative instruments exceeds contractually defined counterparty liability position limits. Of the over-the-counter derivative instruments in liability positions held as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, $3 and $1, respectively, contained such terms. As of both June 30, 2020 and 2019, neither the Company nor any counterparty was required to post any collateral as no counterparty liability position limits were exceeded.
Certain terms of the agreements governing the Company’s over-the-counter derivative instruments require the credit ratings, as assigned by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s to the Company and its counterparties, to remain at a level equal to or better than the minimum of an investment grade credit rating. If the Company’s credit ratings were to fall below investment grade, the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request full collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions. As of both June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company and each of its counterparties had been assigned investment grade ratings by both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
Certain of the Company’s exchange-traded futures contracts used for commodity price risk management include requirements for the Company to post collateral in the form of a cash margin account held by the Company’s broker for trades conducted on that exchange. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company maintained cash margin balances related to exchange-traded futures contracts of $2 and $1, respectively, which are classified as Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

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NOTE 9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Trust Assets
The Company holds interests in mutual funds and cash equivalents as part of trust assets related to its nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The participants in the nonqualified deferred compensation plans, who are the Company’s current and former employees, may select among certain mutual funds in which their compensation deferrals are invested in accordance with the terms of the plan and within the confines of the trusts, which hold the marketable securities. The trusts represent variable interest entities for which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary, and, therefore, trust assets are consolidated and included in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The interests in mutual funds are measured at fair value using quoted market prices. The Company has designated these marketable securities as trading investments.
As of June 30, 2020, the value of the trust assets related to the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plans increased by $4 as compared to June 30, 2019.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets are required to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories of the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period included derivative financial instruments, which were classified as either Level 1 or Level 2, and trust assets to fund the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plans, which were classified as Level 1.

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NOTE 9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

All of the Company's derivative instruments qualify for hedge accounting. The following table provides information about the balance sheet classification and the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments:

					2020		2019	
	Balance sheet classification		Fair value
hierarchy
level		Carrying
Amount		Estimated
Fair
Value		Carrying
Amount		Estimated
Fair
Value	
Assets												

Interest rate forward contracts	Other assets		2		1 	 		1 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
					$	1 	 		$	1 	 		$	— 	 		$	— 	 	
Liabilities												
Commodity purchase futures contracts	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		1		1 	 		1 	 		1 	 		1 	 	
Commodity purchase swaps contracts	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		2		3 	 		3 	 		1 	 		1 	 	
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		2		$	1 	 		1 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
					$	5 	 		$	5 	 		$	2 	 		$	2 	 	

The following table provides information about the balance sheet classification and the fair values of the Company's other assets and liabilities for which disclosure of fair value is required:

																																				
					2020		2019	
	Balance sheet classification		Fair value
hierarchy
level		Carrying
Amount		Estimated
Fair
Value		Carrying
Amount		Estimated
Fair
Value	
Assets												
Investments, including money market funds	Cash and cash equivalents (a)		1		$	584 	 		$	584 	 		$	26 	 		$	26 	 	
Time deposits	Cash and cash equivalents (a)		2		165 	 		165 	 		7 	 		7 	 	
Trust assets for nonqualified deferred compensation plans	Other assets		1		100 	 		100 	 		96 	 		96 	 	
					$	849 	 		$	849 	 		$	129 	 		$	129 	 	
Liabilities												
Notes and loans payable	Notes and loans payable (b)		2		$	— 	 		$	— 	 		$	396 	 		$	396 	 	
Current maturities of long-term debt and Long-term debt	Current maturities of long-
term debt and Long-term
debt (c)		2		2,780 	 		3,051 	 		2,287 	 		2,402 	 	
					$	2,780 	 		$	3,051 	 		$	2,683 	 		$	2,798 	 	

(a)Cash and cash equivalents are composed of time deposits and other interest-bearing investments, including money market funds with original maturity dates of 90 days or less. Cash and cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
(b)Notes and loans payable is composed of outstanding U.S. commercial paper balances and/or amounts drawn on the Company’s credit agreements, all of which are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
(c)Current maturities of long-term debt and Long-term debt are recorded at cost. The fair value of Long-term debt, including current maturities, was determined using secondary market prices quoted by corporate bond dealers, and is classified as Level 2.

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NOTE 10. OTHER CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS
Contingencies
The Company is involved in certain environmental matters, including response actions at various locations. The Company had recorded liabilities totaling $28 and $27 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for its share of aggregate future remediation costs related to these matters.
One matter, which accounted for $14 of the recorded liability as of both June 30, 2020 and 2019, relates to environmental costs associated with one of the Company’s former operations at a site located in Alameda County, California. In November 2016, at the request of regulators and with the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company submitted a Feasibility Study that evaluated various options for managing the site and included estimates of the related costs. As a result, the Company recorded in Other (income) expense, net an undiscounted liability for costs estimated to be incurred over a 30-year period, based on the option recommended in the Feasibility Study. However, as a result of ongoing discussions with regulators, in June 2017, the Company increased its recorded liability to $14, which reflects anticipated costs to implement additional remediation measures at the site. While the Company believes its latest estimate is reasonable, regulators could require the Company to implement one of the other options evaluated in the Feasibility Study, with estimated undiscounted costs of up to $28 over an estimated 30-year period, or require the Company to take other actions and incur costs not included in the study.
Another matter in Dickinson County, Michigan, at the site of one of the Company’s former operations for which the Company is jointly and severally liable, accounted for $10 and $11 of the recorded liability as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. This amount reflects the Company’s agreement to be liable for 24.3% of the aggregate remediation and associated costs for this matter pursuant to a cost-sharing arrangement with a third party. If the third party is unable to pay its share of the response and remediation obligations, the Company may be responsible for such obligations. With the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company maintains an undiscounted liability representing its current best estimate of its share of the capital expenditures, maintenance and other costs that may be incurred over an estimated 30-year remediation period. Although it is reasonably possible that the Company’s exposure may exceed the amount recorded for the Dickinson County matter, any amount of such additional exposures, or range of exposures, is not estimable at this time. The Company’s estimated losses related to these matters are sensitive to a variety of uncertain factors, including the efficacy of any remediation efforts, changes in any remediation requirements, and the future availability of alternative clean-up technologies.
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and other loss contingencies, including, without limitation, loss contingencies relating to contractual arrangements, product liability, patents and trademarks, advertising, labor and employment, environmental, health and safety and other matters. With respect to these proceedings, claims and other loss contingencies, while considerable uncertainty exists, in the opinion of management at this time, the ultimate disposition of these matters, to the extent not previously provided for, will not have a material adverse effect, either individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
Guarantees
In conjunction with divestitures and other transactions, the Company may provide typical indemnifications (e.g., indemnifications for representations and warranties and retention of previously existing environmental, tax and employee liabilities) that have terms that vary in duration and in the potential amount of the total obligation and, in many circumstances, are not explicitly defined. The Company has not made, nor does it believe that it is probable that it will make, any material payments relating to its indemnifications, and believes that any reasonably possible payments would not have a material adverse effect, either individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
The Company had not recorded any material liabilities on the aforementioned guarantees as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.
The Company was a party to a letter of credit of $10 as of June 30, 2020 and $9 as of June 30, 2019, primarily related to one of its insurance carriers, of which $0 had been drawn upon.

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NOTE 10. OTHER CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)
Commitments
The Company is a party to certain purchase obligations, which are defined as purchase agreements that are enforceable and legally binding and that contain specified or determinable significant terms, including quantity, price and the approximate timing of the transaction. For purchase obligations subject to variable price and/or quantity provisions, an estimate of the price and/or quantity must be made. Examples of the Company’s purchase obligations include contracts to purchase raw materials, commitments to contract manufacturers, commitments for information technology and related services, advertising contracts, capital expenditure agreements, software acquisition and license commitments and service contracts. The Company enters into purchase obligations based on expectations of future business needs. Many of these purchase obligations are flexible to allow for changes in the Company’s business and related requirements. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s purchase obligations by purchase date were as follows:
						
Year	Purchase
Obligations	
2021	$	149 	 	
2022	78 	 	
2023	27 	 	
2024	19 	 	
2025	6 	 	
Thereafter	20 	 	
Total	$	299 	 	

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NOTE 11. LEASES
The Company leases various property, plant and equipment, including office, warehousing, manufacturing and research and development facilities and equipment. These leases have remaining lease terms of up to 11 years, inclusive of renewal or termination options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s leases was as follows:

	Balance sheet classification	As of
6/30/2020	
Operating leases			
Right-of-use assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	291 	 	
Current lease liabilities	Current operating lease liabilities	64 	 	
Non-current lease liabilities	Long-term operating lease liabilities	278 	 	
Total operating lease liabilities		$	342 	 	
			
Finance leases			
Right-of-use assets	Other assets	$	14 	 	
Current lease liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2 	 	
Non-current lease liabilities	Other liabilities	12 	 	
Total finance lease liabilities		$	14 	 	
Components of lease cost were as follows:

		Twelve Months Ended	
		6/30/2020	
Operating lease cost		73 	 	
Finance lease cost:			
Amortization of right-of-use assets		4 	 	
Interest on lease liabilities		— 	 	
Total finance lease cost		4 	 	
Variable lease cost		39 	 	
Short term lease cost		1 	 	
Supplemental cash flow information and non-cash activity related to the Company’s leases were as follows:

	Twelve Months Ended	
	6/30/2020	
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:		
Operating cash flows from operating leases, net	$	54 	 	
Operating cash flows from finance leases	— 	 	
Financing cash flows from finance leases	2 	 	
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:		
Operating leases	$	38 	 	
Finance leases	8 	 	

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NOTE 11. LEASES (Continued)
Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s leases were as follows:
						
	As of 6/30/2020	
Weighted-average remaining lease term:		
Operating leases	7 years	
Finance leases	7 years	
Weighted-average discount rate:		
Operating leases	2.49 	%	
Finance leases	3.20 	%	

Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year for the Company’s leases as of June 30, 2020 were as follows:
												
Year	Operating leases		Finance leases	
2021	$	70 	 		3 	 	
2022	56 	 		2 	 	
2023	49 	 		2 	 	
2024	42 	 		2 	 	
2025	36 	 		2 	 	
Thereafter	122 	 		5 	 	
Total lease payments	$	375 	 		$	16 	 	
Less: Imputed interest	(33)	 		(2)	 	
Total lease liabilities	$	342 	 		$	14 	 	

The future minimum annual lease payments required under the Company’s existing non-cancelable operating and capital lease agreements as of June 30, 2019 prior to the adoption of ASC 842, were as follows:
												
Year	Operating leases		Capital leases	
2020	$	71 	 		$	2 	 	
2021	65 	 		2 	 	
2022	50 	 		1 	 	
2023	42 	 		1 	 	
2024	37 	 		1 	 	
Thereafter	124 	 		2 	 	
Total lease payments	$	389 	 		$	9 	 	

Rent expense under operating leases under ASC 840 amounted to $72 and $86 for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had two stock repurchase programs: an open-market purchase program with an authorized aggregate purchase amount of up to $2,000, which has no expiration date, was authorized by the Board of Directors in May 2018, and a program to offset the anticipated impact of dilution related to stock-based awards (the Evergreen Program), which has no authorization limit on the dollar amount and no expiration date.
Stock repurchases under the two stock repurchase programs were as follows during the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
	Amount		Shares
(in thousands)		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)		Amount		Shares
(in thousands)	
Open-market purchase program	$	85 	 		577 	 		$	328 	 		2,266 	 		$	95 	 		749 	 	
Evergreen Program	157 	 		954 	 		332 	 		2,208 	 		177 	 		1,422 	 	
Total stock repurchases	$	242 	 		1,531 	 		$	660 	 		4,474 	 		$	272 	 		2,171 	 	
Dividends per share paid during the fiscal years ended June 30 were as follows:

	2020		2019		2018	
Dividends per share paid	$	4.24 	 		$	3.84 	 		$	3.48 	 	

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NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Net (Loss) Income
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income by component were as follows for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	Foreign currency
translation adjustments		Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
derivatives		Pension and
postretirement
benefit
adjustments		Accumulated
other
comprehensive net
(loss) income	
Balance June 30, 2017	$	(356)	 		$	(37)	 		$	(150)	 		$	(543)	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income before
reclassifications	(20)	 		8 	 		11 	 		(1)	 	
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other
comprehensive net (loss) income	— 	 		6 	 		8 	 		14 	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	(8)	 		(2)	 		(7)	 		(17)	 	
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(28)	 		12 	 		12 	 		(4)	 	
Balance June 30, 2018	(384)	 		(25)	 		(138)	 		(547)	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income before
reclassifications	(20)	 		(5)	 		— 	 		(25)	 	
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other
comprehensive net (loss) income	— 	 		6 	 		6 	 		12 	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	(2)	 		1 	 		(2)	 		(3)	 	
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(22)	 		2 	 		4 	 		(16)	 	
Cumulative effect of accounting changes (1)	(8)	 		— 	 		(31)	 		(39)	 	
Balance June 30, 2019	(414)	 		(23)	 		(165)	 		(602)	 	
Other comprehensive (loss) income before
reclassifications	(35)	 		(5)	 		(16)	 		(56)	 	
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other
comprehensive net (loss) income	— 	 		10 	 		7 	 		17 	 	
Income tax benefit (expense)	(1)	 		— 	 		2 	 		1 	 	
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(36)	 		5 	 		(7)	 		(38)	 	
Balance June 30, 2020	$	(450)	 		$	(18)	 		$	(172)	 		$	(640)	 	
(1) The opening balance of Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income was adjusted as a result of adopting ASU No. 2018-02, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (ASC 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” on April 1, 2019.
Included in foreign currency adjustments are re-measurement losses on long-term intercompany loans where settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, Other comprehensive losses on these loans totaled $5, $3 and $9, respectively, and there were no amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income for the periods presented.

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NOTE 13. NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
The following is the reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) used to calculate basic net EPS to those used to calculate diluted net EPS for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Basic	125,828 	 		127,734 	 		129,293 	 	
Dilutive effect of stock options and other	1,843 	 		2,058 	 		2,288 	 	
Diluted	127,671 	 		129,792 	 		131,581 	 	
						
Antidilutive stock options and other	— 	 		800 	 		1,192 	 	

NOTE 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
In November 2012, the Company’s stockholders voted to approve the amended and restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). The Plan permits the Company to grant various nonqualified stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, deferred stock units, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards. The primary amendment reflected in the Plan was an increase of approximately 3 million common shares that may be issued for stock-based compensation purposes. As of June 30, 2020, the Company was authorized to grant up to approximately 7 million common shares, plus additional shares equal to shares that are potentially deliverable under an award that expire or are canceled, forfeited or settled without the delivery of shares, under the Plan. As of June 30, 2020, approximately 7 million common shares remained available for grant.
Compensation cost and the related income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation plans were classified as indicated below for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Cost of products sold	$	5 	 		$	5 	 		$	7 	 	
Selling and administrative expenses	41 	 		35 	 		42 	 	
Research and development costs	4 	 		3 	 		4 	 	
Total compensation costs	$	50 	 		$	43 	 		$	53 	 	
						
Related income tax benefit	$	12 	 		$	10 	 		$	16 	 	
Cash received during fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 from stock options exercised under all stock-based payment arrangements was $176, $166 and $70, respectively. The Company issues shares for stock-based compensation plans from treasury stock. The Company may repurchase stock under its Evergreen Program to offset the estimated impact of dilution related to stock-based awards (See Note 12).
Details regarding the valuation and accounting for stock options, restricted stock awards, performance shares and deferred stock units for non-employee directors follow.
Stock Options
The fair value of each stock option award granted during fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model and assumptions noted in the following table:

	2020		2019		2018	
Expected life	5.4 years		5.4 years		5.5 years	
Weighted-average expected life	5.4 years		5.4 years		5.5 years	
Expected volatility	18.7%		17.3% to 20.2%		15.7% to 18.7%	
Weighted-average volatility	18.7%		17.4%		15.7%	
Risk-free interest rate	1.7%		2.5% to 3.0%		1.3% to 2.6%	
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.7%		2.9%		1.8%	
Dividend yield	2.8%		2.5% to 2.6%		2.4% to 3.0%	
Weighted-average dividend yield	2.8%		2.6%		2.5%	

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NOTE 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Continued)
The expected life of the stock options is based on historical exercise patterns. The expected volatility is based on implied volatility from publicly traded options on the Company’s stock at the date of grant, historical implied volatility of the Company’s publicly traded options and other factors. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option. The dividend yield is based on the projected annual dividend payment per share, divided by the stock price at the date of grant.
Details of the Company’s stock option activities are summarized below:

	Number of
Shares
(In thousands)		Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
per Share		Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life		Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value	
Options outstanding as of June 30, 2019	5,744 	 		$	112 	 		6 years		$	235 	 	
Granted	1,031 	 		156 	 					
Exercised	(1,828)	 		97 	 					
Canceled	(86)	 		145 	 					
Options outstanding as of June 30, 2020	4,861 	 		$	127 	 		6 years		$	451 	 	
								
Options vested as of June 30, 2020	2,680 	 		$	110 	 		5 years		$	294 	 	

The weighted-average fair value per share of each option granted during fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $20.03, $22.38 and $15.33, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $145, $125 and $51, respectively.
Stock option awards outstanding as of June 30, 2020, have been granted at prices that are equal to the market value of the stock on the date of grant. Stock option grants generally vest over 4 years and expire no later than 10 years after the grant date. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. As of June 30, 2020, there was $12 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1 year, subject to forfeiture changes.
Restricted Stock Awards
The fair value of restricted stock awards is estimated on the date of grant based on the market price of the stock and is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the related vesting periods, which are generally 3 to 4 years. The total number of restricted stock awards expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Restricted stock awards receive dividend distributions earned during the vesting period upon vesting.
As of June 30, 2020, there was $28 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1 year. The total fair value of the shares that vested in each of the fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $9, $5 and $1, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted was $156.25, $152.12 and $135.29 per share for fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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NOTE 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Continued)
A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock awards is presented below:

	Number of
Shares
(In thousands)		Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share	
Restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2019	241 	 		$	144 	 	
Granted	142 	 		156 	 	
Vested	(65)	 		143 	 	
Forfeited	(24)	 		147 	 	
Restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2020	294 	 		$	150 	 	

Performance Shares
As of June 30, 2020, there was $15 in unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance shares that is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average performance period of 1 year. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards granted was $155.54, $151.95 and $135.47 per share for fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
A summary of the status of the Company’s performance share awards is presented below:

	Number of
Shares
(In thousands)		Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
per Share	
Performance share awards as of June 30, 2019	537 	 		$	120 	 	
Granted	119 	 		$	156 	 	
Distributed	(223)	 		$	121 	 	
Forfeited	(19)	 		$	144 	 	
Performance share awards as of June 30, 2020	414 	 		$	128 	 	
				
Performance shares vested and deferred as of June 30, 2020	136 	 		$	85 	 	
 The non-vested performance shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and 2019 were 278,000 and 387,000, respectively, and the weighted average grant date fair value was $148.59 and $133.10 per share, respectively. During fiscal year 2020, 209,000 shares vested. Deferred shares continue to earn dividends, which are also deferred. The total fair value of shares vested was $26, $37 and $35 during fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Upon vesting, the recipients of the grants receive the distribution as shares or, if previously elected by eligible recipients, as deferred stock.
Deferred Stock Units for Nonemployee Directors
Nonemployee directors receive annual grants of deferred stock units under the Company’s director compensation program and can elect to receive all or a portion of their annual retainers and fees in the form of deferred stock units. The deferred stock units receive dividend distributions, which are reinvested as deferred stock units, and are recognized at their fair value on the date of grant. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock following the completion of a director’s service.
During fiscal year 2020, the Company granted 14,000 deferred stock units, reinvested dividends of 5,000 units and distributed 29,000 shares, which had a weighted-average fair value on the grant date of $157.22, $165.71 and $81.41 per share, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, 190,000 units were outstanding, which had a weighted-average fair value on the grant date of $95.42 per share.

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NOTE 15. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
The major components of Other (income) expense, net, for the fiscal years ended June 30 were:

	2020		2019		2018	
Income from equity investees	$	(20)	 		$	(15)	 		$	(12)	 	
Amortization of trademarks and other intangible assets	13 	 		17 	 		11 	 	
Net periodic benefit cost (1)	10 	 		14 	 		— 	 	
Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses, net	7 	 		7 	 		3 	 	
Asset impairment charges	2 	 		— 	 		1 	 	
Interest income	(2)	 		(3)	 		(6)	 	
Indemnity settlement from past acquisition	(15)	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Other	(5)	 		(17)	 		— 	 	
Total	$	(10)	 		$	3 	 		$	(3)	 	
(1) As a result of adopting ASU No. 2017-07, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC 715),” beginning in fiscal year 2019, net periodic benefit cost is recorded in Other (income) expense, net and in Cost of products sold, Selling and administrative expenses and Research and development costs prior to fiscal year 2019.

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NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes, by tax jurisdiction, consisted of the following for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Current						
Federal	$	171 	 		$	166 	 		$	177 	 	
State	32 	 		24 	 		34 	 	
Foreign	45 	 		34 	 		43 	 	
Total current	248 	 		224 	 		254 	 	
Deferred						
Federal	13 	 		(22)	 		(24)	 	
State	(5)	 		(1)	 		3 	 	
Foreign	(10)	 		3 	 		(2)	 	
Total deferred	(2)	 		(20)	 		(23)	 	
Total	$	246 	 		$	204 	 		$	231 	 	

The components of Earnings before income taxes, by tax jurisdiction, consisted of the following for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
United States	$	1,041 	 		$	912 	 		$	963 	 	
Foreign	144 	 		112 	 		91 	 	
Total	$	1,185 	 		$	1,024 	 		$	1,054 	 	

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate on operations follows for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Statutory federal tax rate	21.0 	%		21.0 	%		28.1 	%	
State taxes (net of federal tax benefits)	1.7 	 		1.7 	 		2.4 	 	
Tax differential on foreign earnings	0.9 	 		1.0 	 		1.2 	 	
Federal domestic manufacturing deduction	— 	 		— 	 		(1.8)	 	
Federal excess tax benefits	(2.4)	 		(2.3)	 		(1.7)	 	
Reversals of deferred taxes related to foreign unremitted earnings	— 	 		— 	 		(2.6)	 	
Remeasurement of deferred taxes	— 	 		0.1 	 		(3.1)	 	
Other differences	(0.4)	 		(1.7)	 		(0.7)	 	
Effective tax rate	20.8 	%		19.8 	%		21.8 	%	

The Tax Act was signed into law by the President of the United States on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act made significant changes to U.S. tax law, and included a reduction of U.S. corporation statutory income tax rates from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. Under the Tax Act, the Company was subject to an average federal statutory tax rate of 28.1% for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The Company’s federal statutory tax rate was 21.0% beginning in July 2018 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The Tax Act also included, among other things, a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings and the adoption of a modified territorial approach to the taxation of future foreign earnings.

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NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company made reasonable estimates of the impacts of the Tax Act and initially recorded total benefits of $81 as provisional, as defined in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, as follows:

		Adjustments	
One-time net deferred tax liability reduction		$	60 	 	
One-time transition tax		(7)	 	
Net total one-time tax benefit		53 	 	
Beneficial year-to-date current taxable income impact		28 	 	
Total tax benefits		$	81 	 	

As of December 31, 2018, the Company completed its accounting for all of the enactment-date income tax effects of the Tax Act. Cumulative measurement adjustments through the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 were insignificant.

Per U.S. GAAP, foreign withholding taxes are provided on unremitted foreign earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested at the time the earnings are generated. The Company regularly reviews and assesses whether there are any changes to its indefinite reinvestment assertion. Through the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company had determined that the undistributed earnings of a number of its foreign subsidiaries were indefinitely reinvested. When the Tax Act was passed into law in December 2017, it significantly reduced the cost of U.S. repatriation. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company concluded an analysis wherein it determined that none of the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries were indefinitely reinvested. As a result, the Company is providing foreign withholding taxes on the undistributed earnings of all foreign subsidiaries where applicable. These withholding taxes had no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results. 
The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of June 30 are shown below:

	2020		2019	
Deferred tax assets				
Compensation and benefit programs	$	119 	 		$	100 	 	
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	84 	 		87 	 	
Operating and finance lease liabilities	75 	 		— 	 	
Accruals and reserves	38 	 		41 	 	
Basis difference related to the Venture Agreement	19 	 		19 	 	
Inventory costs	16 	 		22 	 	
Other	18 	 		21 	 	
Subtotal	369 	 		290 	 	
Valuation allowance	(38)	 		(44)	 	
Total deferred tax assets	331 	 		246 	 	
Deferred tax liabilities				
Fixed and intangible assets	(256)	 		(236)	 	
Lease right-of-use assets	(68)	 		— 	 	
Low-income housing partnerships	(9)	 		(13)	 	
Other	(24)	 		(18)	 	
Total deferred tax liabilities	(357)	 		(267)	 	
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(26)	 		$	(21)	 	

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NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

The Company reviews its deferred tax assets for recoverability on a quarterly basis. A valuation allowance is established when the Company believes that it is more likely than not that some portion of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. Valuation allowances have been provided to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts considered recoverable. Details of the valuation allowance were as follows as of June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
Valuation allowance at beginning of year	$	(44)	 		$	(43)	 		$	(40)	 	
Net decrease/(increase) for other foreign deferred tax assets	1 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Net decrease/(increase) for foreign net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits	5 	 		(1)	 		(3)	 	
Valuation allowance at end of year	$	(38)	 		$	(44)	 		$	(43)	 	

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had foreign tax credit carryforwards of $32 for U.S. income tax purposes with expiration dates between fiscal years 2024 and 2030. Tax credit carryforwards in U.S. jurisdictions of $1 have expiration dates between fiscal year 2020 and 2029. Tax credit carryforwards in U.S. jurisdictions of $2 can be carried forward indefinitely. Tax credit carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $26 can be carried forward indefinitely. Tax benefits from foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $16 have expiration dates between fiscal years 2021 and 2036. Tax benefits from foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $7 can be carried forward indefinitely.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The federal statute of limitations has expired for all tax years through June 30, 2015. Various income tax returns in state and foreign jurisdictions are currently in the process of examination.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the total balance of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions was $2 and $4, respectively. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions included in income tax expense resulted in a net benefit of $2 in fiscal year 2020, a net benefit of $1 in fiscal year 2019, and a net expense of $1 in fiscal year 2018.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits:

	2020		2019		2018	
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	31 	 		$	47 	 		$	40 	 	
Gross increases - tax positions in prior periods	1 	 		2 	 		2 	 	
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior periods	(11)	 		(20)	 		(1)	 	
Gross increases - current period tax positions	4 	 		6 	 		8 	 	
Gross decreases - current period tax positions	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(1)	 		(3)	 		(2)	 	
Settlements	(2)	 		(1)	 		— 	 	
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	22 	 		$	31 	 		$	47 	 	
Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, were potential benefits of $17, $23 and $33, respectively, which if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Unrecognized tax benefits are not expected to significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months.
During the year ended June 30, 2019, new facts and circumstances warranted the recognition of previously unrecognized federal, state, and foreign income tax benefits from prior years. The benefits that were recognized in the prior year were not material for any one jurisdiction or any one tax position.

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NOTE 17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Retirement Income Plans
The Company has various retirement income plans for eligible domestic and international employees. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the domestic retirement income plans were frozen for most participants, and the benefits of the domestic retirement income plans were generally based on either employee years of service and compensation or a stated dollar amount per year of service.
The Company contributed $13, $63 and $21 to its domestic retirement income plans during fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet benefit payments and minimum funding requirements as set forth in employee benefit tax laws plus additional amounts as the Company may determine to be appropriate.
Retirement Health Care Plans
The Company provides certain health care benefits for employees who meet age, participation and length of service requirements at retirement. The plans pay stated percentages of covered expenses after annual deductibles have been met or stated reimbursements up to a specified dollar subsidy amount. Benefits paid take into consideration payments by Medicare for the domestic plan. The plans are funded as claims are paid, and the Company has the right to modify or terminate certain plans.
Benefit Obligation and Funded Status
Summarized information for the Company’s retirement income and retirement health care plans as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30 is as follows:

	Retirement
Income		Retirement
Health Care	
	2020		2019		2020		2019	
Change in benefit obligations:								
Benefit obligation as of beginning of year	$	604 	 		$	593 	 		$	34 	 		$	38 	 	
Service cost	1 	 		1 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Interest cost	20 	 		23 	 		1 	 		2 	 	
Actuarial loss (gain)	43 	 		26 	 		4 	 		(3)	 	
Plan amendments	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Translation and other adjustments	(1)	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Benefits paid	(39)	 		(39)	 		(3)	 		(3)	 	
Benefit obligation as of end of year	628 	 		604 	 		36 	 		34 	 	
Change in plan assets:								
Fair value of assets as of beginning of year	485 	 		420 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Actual return on plan assets	48 	 		41 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Employer contributions	13 	 		63 	 		3 	 		3 	 	
Benefits paid	(39)	 		(39)	 		(3)	 		(3)	 	
Translation and other adjustments	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Fair value of plan assets as of end of year	507 	 		485 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Accrued benefit cost, net funded status	$	(121)	 		$	(119)	 		$	(36)	 		$	(34)	 	

Amount recognized in the balance sheets consists of:								
Pension benefit assets	$	52 	 		$	48 	 		$	— 	 		$	— 	 	
Current accrued benefit liability	(11)	 		(12)	 		(2)	 		(2)	 	
Non-current accrued benefit liability	(162)	 		(155)	 		(34)	 		(32)	 	
Accrued benefit cost, net	$	(121)	 		$	(119)	 		$	(36)	 		$	(34)	 	
 For the retirement income plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation. For the retirement health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO).
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NOTE 17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

The ABO for all retirement income plans was $626, $603 and $592 as of June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Retirement income plans with ABO in excess of plan assets as of June 30 were as follows:

	ABO Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets	
	2020		2019	
Projected benefit obligation	$	172 	 		$	167 	 	
Accumulated benefit obligation	170 	 		166 	 	
Fair value of plan assets	— 	 		— 	 	

Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The net cost of the retirement income and health care plans for the fiscal years ended June 30 included the following components:

	Retirement Income		Retirement Health Care	
	2020		2019		2018		2020		2019		2018	
Service cost	$	1 	 		$	1 	 		$	1 	 		$	— 	 		$	— 	 		$	— 	 	
Interest cost	20 	 		23 	 		23 	 		1 	 		2 	 		2 	 	
Expected return on plan assets	(19)	 		(18)	 		(19)	 		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Amortization of unrecognized items     	10 	 		9 	 		10 	 		(3)	 		(3)	 		(3)	 	
Total	$	12 	 		$	15 	 		$	15 	 		$	(2)	 		$	(1)	 		$	(1)	 	
As a result of adopting ASU No. 2017-07, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits (ASC 715),” effective July 1, 2018, net periodic benefit cost is reflected in Other (income) expense, net, for fiscal year 2019 and thereafter, and in Cost of products sold, Selling and administrative expenses and Research and development costs prior to fiscal year 2019.
Items not yet recognized as a component of postretirement expense as of June 30, 2020, consisted of:

	Retirement
Income		Retirement
Health Care	
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	240 	 		$	(13)	 	
Prior service benefit	— 	 		(1)	 	
Net deferred income tax (assets) liabilities	(58)	 		4 	 	
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$	182 	 		$	(10)	 	
Net actuarial loss (gain) recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive net (loss) income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, included the following:

	Retirement
Income		Retirement
Health Care	
Net actuarial loss (gain) as of beginning of year	$	236 	 		$	(18)	 	
Amortization during the year	(10)	 		3 	 	
Loss (gain) during the year	14 	 		2 	 	
Net actuarial loss (gain) as of end of year	$	240 	 		$	(13)	 	
The Company uses the straight-line amortization method for unrecognized prior service costs and benefits. In fiscal year 2021, the Company expects to recognize, on a pre-tax basis, $10 of the net actuarial loss as a component of net periodic benefit cost for the retirement income plans. In addition, in fiscal year 2021, the Company expects to recognize, on a pre-tax basis, $2 of the net actuarial gain as a component of net periodic benefit cost for the retirement health care plans.

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NOTE 17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

Assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the actuarial present value of benefit obligations were as follows as of June 30:

	Retirement Income		Retirement Health Care	
	2020		2019		2020		2019	
Discount rate	2.45 	%		3.41 	%		2.51 	%		3.35 	%	
Rate of compensation increase	2.92 	%		2.86 	%		n/a		n/a	

Weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the retirement income and retirement health care costs were as follows as of June 30:

	Retirement Income	
	2020		2019		2018	
Discount rate	3.41 	%		4.10 	%		3.70 	%	
Rate of compensation increase	2.86 	%		2.87 	%		2.83 	%	
Expected return on plan assets	3.95 	%		4.33 	%		4.43 	%	
						
	Retirement Health Care	
	2020		2019		2018	
Discount rate	3.35 	%		4.01 	%		3.66 	%	
The expected long-term rate of return assumption is based on an analysis of historical experience of the portfolio and the summation of prospective returns for each asset class in proportion to the fund’s current asset allocation.
Expected Benefit Payments
Expected benefit payments for the Company’s retirement income and retirement health care plans as of June 30, 2020, were as follows:

	Retirement
Income		Retirement
Health Care	
2021	$	38 	 		$	2 	 	
2022	53 	 		2 	 	
2023	36 	 		2 	 	
2024	37 	 		2 	 	
2025	36 	 		2 	 	
Fiscal years 2026 through 2030	179 	 		10 	 	
Expected benefit payments are based on the same assumptions used to measure the benefit obligations and include estimated future employee service.
Plan Assets
The target allocations and weighted average asset allocations by asset category of the investment portfolio for the Company’s domestic retirement income plans as of June 30 were:

	% Target Allocation		% of Plan Assets	
	2020		2019		2020		2019	
U.S. equity	5 	%		9 	%		5 	%		9 	%	
International equity	5 	%		8 	%		5 	%		8 	%	
Fixed income	90 	%		83 	%		90 	%		83 	%	
Other	— 	%		— 	%		— 	%		— 	%	
Total	100 	%		100 	%		100 	%		100 	%	
The target asset allocation is determined based on the optimal balance between risk and return and, at times, may be adjusted to achieve the plan’s overall investment objective to generate sufficient resources to pay current and projected plan obligations over the life of the domestic retirement income plan.

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NOTE 17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Continued)

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, the retirement income plans’ assets carried at fair value as of June 30:

	2020	
	Level 1		Level 2		Total	
Cash equivalents	$	3 	 		$	— 	 		$	3 	 	
Total assets in the fair value hierarchy	$	3 	 		$	— 	 		$	3 	 	
						
Common collective trusts measured at net asset value						
Bond funds					$	444 	 	
International equity funds					36 	 	
Domestic equity funds					23 	 	
Real estate fund					1 	 	
Total common collective trusts measured at net asset value					504 	 	
Total assets at fair value					$	507 	 	

	2019	
	Level 1		Level 2		Total	
Cash equivalents	$	2 	 		$	— 	 		$	2 	 	
Total assets in the fair value hierarchy	$	2 	 		$	— 	 		$	2 	 	
						
Common collective trusts measured at net asset value						
Bond funds					$	393 	 	
International equity funds					50 	 	
Domestic equity funds					39 	 	
Real estate fund					1 	 	
Total common collective trusts measured at net asset value					483 	 	
Total assets at fair value					$	485 	 	
The carrying value of cash equivalents approximated their aggregate fair value as of June 30, 2020 and 2019.
Common collective trust funds are not publicly traded and were valued at a net asset value unit price determined by the portfolio’s sponsor based on the fair value of underlying assets held by the common collective trust fund on June 30, 2020 and 2019.
The common collective trusts are invested in various trusts that attempt to achieve their investment objectives by investing primarily in other collective investment funds that have characteristics consistent with each trust’s overall investment objective and strategy.
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company has various defined contribution plans for eligible domestic and international employees. The aggregate cost of the domestic defined contribution plans was $54, $49 and $47 in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The aggregate cost of the international defined contribution plans was $4, $4 and $3 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company operates through SBUs which are also the Company’s operating segments. These SBUs are then aggregated into four reportable segments. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company realigned its reportable segments following operational and systems integration. The Digestive Health and Dietary Supplements SBUs, previously included in the Household and Lifestyle reportable segments, respectively, were combined into a new Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements SBU, and the Home Care and Laundry SBUs, previously included in the Cleaning reportable segment, were combined to create the Cleaning SBU. These newly established SBUs, along with the Professional Products SBU, now make up the new Health and Wellness reportable segment due to their shared economic and qualitative characteristics. All periods presented have been recast to reflect this change. The four reportable segments consist of the following:
•Health and Wellness consists of cleaning products, professional products, and vitamins, minerals and supplement products mainly marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include cleaning products such as laundry additives, including bleach products under the Clorox® brand and Clorox 2® stain fighter and color booster; home care products, primarily under the Clorox®, Clorox® Scentiva®, Formula 409®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Tilex® brands; professional cleaning and disinfecting products under the CloroxPro™, Clorox Healthcare®, and Clorox® Total 360® brands and professional food service products under the Hidden Valley® brand; and vitamins, minerals and supplement products under the RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality®, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® brands.
•Household consists of grilling products; bags and wraps; and cat litter products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include grilling products under the Kingsford® and Kingsford® Match Light® brands; bags and wraps under the Glad® brand; and cat litter products under the Fresh Step®, Scoop Away® and Ever Clean® brands.
•Lifestyle consists of food products, water-filtration systems and filters, and natural personal care products marketed and sold in the U.S. Products within this segment include dressings and sauces, primarily under the Hidden Valley® brand; water-filtration systems and filters under the Brita® brand; and natural personal care products under the Burt’s Bees® brand.
•International consists of products sold outside the U.S. Products within this segment include laundry additives; home care products; water-filtration systems and filters; digestive health products; grilling products; cat litter products; food products; bags and wraps; natural personal care products; and professional cleaning and disinfecting products primarily under the Clorox®, Ayudin®, Clorinda®, Poett®, Pine-Sol®, Glad®, Brita®, RenewLife®, Ever Clean® and Burt’s Bees® brands.
Certain non-allocated administrative costs, interest income, interest expense and various other non-operating income and expenses are reflected in Corporate. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current assets, property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, other long-term assets and deferred taxes.
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NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
																																										
	Fiscal
Year		Health and Wellness		Household		Lifestyle		International		Corporate		Total
Company	
Net sales	2020		$	2,749 	 		$	1,795 	 		$	1,154 	 		$	1,023 	 		$	— 	 		$	6,721 	 	
	2019		2,422 	 		1,774 	 		1,048 	 		970 	 		— 	 		6,214 	 	
	2018		2,223 	 		1,849 	 		1,024 	 		1,028 	 		— 	 		6,124 	 	
Earnings (losses) before income taxes	2020		766 	 		347 	 		320 	 		116 	 		(364)	 		1,185 	 	
	2019		570 	 		337 	 		264 	 		96 	 		(243)	 		1,024 	 	
	2018		550 	 		384 	 		253 	 		84 	 		(217)	 		1,054 	 	
Income from equity investees
included in Other (income)
expense, net	2020		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		20 	 		— 	 		20 	 	
	2019		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		15 	 		— 	 		15 	 	
	2018		— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		12 	 		— 	 		12 	 	
Total assets	2020		2,145 	 		810 	 		956 	 		1,010 	 		1,292 	 		6,213 	 	
	2019		1,958 	 		806 	 		943 	 		1,027 	 		382 	 		5,116 	 	
Capital expenditures	2020		72 	 		94 	 		46 	 		20 	 		22 	 		254 	 	
	2019		63 	 		80 	 		26 	 		26 	 		11 	 		206 	 	
	2018		61 	 		72 	 		22 	 		33 	 		6 	 		194 	 	
Depreciation and amortization	2020		64 	 		65 	 		22 	 		22 	 		7 	 		180 	 	
	2019		66 	 		64 	 		20 	 		25 	 		5 	 		180 	 	
	2018		54 	 		62 	 		21 	 		24 	 		5 	 		166 	 	
Significant non-cash charges included in earnings (losses) before income taxes:	
Stock-based compensation	2020		13 	 		9 	 		6 	 		1 	 		21 	 		50 	 	
	2019		15 	 		11 	 		7 	 		1 	 		9 	 		43 	 	
	2018		14 	 		11 	 		7 	 		1 	 		20 	 		53 	 	

All intersegment sales are eliminated and are not included in the Company’s reportable segments’ net sales.
Net sales to the Company’s largest customer, Walmart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates, were 25%, 25% and 26% of consolidated net sales for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and occurred across all of the Company’s reportable segments. No other customers accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated net sales in any of these fiscal years.

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NOTE 18. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
The following table provides Net sales as a percentage of the Company’s consolidated net sales, disaggregated by SBU under the new reporting structure, for the fiscal years ended June 30:

		2020		2019		2018	
Cleaning		30 	%		28 	%		28 	%	
Professional Products		7 	%		6 	%		6 	%	
Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements		4 	%		5 	%		3 	%	
Health and Wellness		41 	%		39 	%		37 	%	
Bags and Wraps		12 	%		13 	%		14 	%	
Cat Litter		7 	%		7 	%		7 	%	
Grilling		8 	%		8 	%		9 	%	
Household		27 	%		28 	%		30 	%	
Food Products		9 	%		9 	%		9 	%	
Natural Personal Care		4 	%		5 	%		4 	%	
Water Filtration		4 	%		3 	%		3 	%	
Lifestyle		17 	%		17 	%		16 	%	
International		15 	%		16 	%		17 	%	
Total		100 	%		100 	%		100 	%	
 During fiscal year 2020, the Company’s Charcoal SBU within the Household reportable segment was renamed the Grilling SBU to reflect a broader strategic view of the category. There has been no change to the composition of the Grilling SBU or the Household reportable segment; therefore, no prior periods were restated.
The Company’s products are marketed and sold globally. The following table provides the Company’s global product lines, which were sold in the U.S. (including the Professional Products SBU) and International, that accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales for the fiscal years ended June 30:

	2020		2019		2018	
	
Cleaning products	43 	%		40 	%		41 	%	
Bags and wraps	15 	%		16 	%		18 	%	
Food products	10 	%		10 	%		10 	%	
Grilling products	8 	%		9 	%		10 	%	
Net sales and property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area for and as of the fiscal years ended June 30 were as follows:

	Fiscal
Year		United
States		Foreign		Total
Company	
Net sales	2020		$	5,725 	 		$	996 	 		$	6,721 	 	
	2019		5,281 	 		933 	 		6,214 	 	
	2018		5,135 	 		989 	 		6,124 	 	
Property, plant and equipment, net	2020		1,005 	 		98 	 		1,103 	 	
	2019		929 	 		105 	 		1,034 	 	

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NOTE 19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company holds various equity investments with ownership percentages of up to 50% in a number of consumer products businesses, most of which operate outside the United States. The equity investments, presented in Other assets and accounted for under the equity method, were $62 and $57 as of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company has no ongoing capital commitments, loan requirements, guarantees or any other types of arrangements under the terms of its agreements that would require any future cash contributions or disbursements arising out of an equity investment.
Transactions with the Company’s equity investees typically represent payments for contract manufacturing and purchases of raw materials. Payments to related parties, including equity investees, for such transactions during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were $55, $56 and $55, respectively. Receipts from and ending accounts receivable and payable balances related to the Company’s related parties were not significant during or as of the end of each of the fiscal years presented.

NOTE 20. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 9, 2020, the Company increased its investment in each of the two entities comprising its joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a total purchase price of approximately $100. The joint venture offers customers in the Gulf region a range of cleaning and disinfecting products. The Company has previously accounted for its 30 percent investment of $27 and $25 as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, under the equity method of accounting. Subsequent to the closing of this transaction, the Company’s total ownership interest in each of the entities increased to 51 percent. The Company will consolidate this joint venture into the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reflect the operations and expected goodwill and intangible assets within the International reportable segment. The equity and income attributable to the other joint venture owners will be recorded and presented as noncontrolling interests. As a result of this transaction, the carrying value of the Company’s previously held equity investment will be remeasured to fair value, which is expected to result in a significant non-recurring, non-cash gain to be recorded in Other (income) expense, net.
The Company is currently in the process of finalizing the accounting for the increased investment and expects to record the transaction in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, including the remeasurement of the previously held equity investment as well as the allocations of the purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the preexisting license arrangements between the Company and the joint venture, and valuations of the noncontrolling interests in the joint venture. Pro forma results reflecting this transaction will not be presented because it is not significant to the Company's consolidated financial results.

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NOTE 21. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY DATA

Dollars in millions, except per share data	Quarters Ended			
	September 30		December 31		March 31		June 30		Full Year	
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2020										
Net sales	$	1,506 	 		$	1,449 	 		$	1,783 	 		$	1,983 	 		$	6,721 	 	
Cost of products sold	$	843 	 		$	810 	 		$	951 	 		$	1,054 	 		$	3,658 	 	
Net earnings	$	203 	 		$	185 	 		$	241 	 		$	310 	 		$	939 	 	
Net earnings per share:										
Basic net earnings per share	$	1.61 	 		$	1.48 	 		$	1.92 	 		$	2.45 	 		$	7.46 	 	
Diluted net earnings per share	$	1.59 	 		$	1.46 	 		$	1.89 	 		$	2.41 	 		$	7.36 	 	
Dividends declared per share	$	1.06 	 		$	1.06 	 		$	1.06 	 		$	1.11 	 		$	4.29 	 	
										
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2019										
Net sales	$	1,563 	 		$	1,473 	 		$	1,551 	 		$	1,627 	 		$	6,214 	 	
Cost of products sold	$	885 	 		$	830 	 		$	878 	 		$	893 	 		$	3,486 	 	
Net earnings	$	210 	 		$	182 	 		$	187 	 		$	241 	 		$	820 	 	
Net earnings per share:										
Basic net earnings per share	$	1.65 	 		$	1.42 	 		$	1.46 	 		$	1.91 	 		$	6.42 	 	
Diluted net earnings per share	$	1.62 	 		$	1.40 	 		$	1.44 	 		$	1.88 	 		$	6.32 	 	
Dividends declared per share	$	0.96 	 		$	0.96 	 		$	0.96 	 		$	1.06 	 		$	3.94 	 	

FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Clorox Company

	Years ended June 30	
Dollars in millions, except per share data	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016	
OPERATIONS										
Net sales	$	6,721 	 		$	6,214 	 		$	6,124 	 		$	5,973 	 		$	5,761 	 	
Gross profit	3,063 	 		$	2,728 	 		$	2,675 	 		$	2,671 	 		$	2,598 	 	
Earnings from continuing operations	$	939 	 		$	820 	 		$	823 	 		$	703 	 		$	648 	 	
(Losses) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	— 	 		— 	 		— 	 		(2)	 		— 	 	
Net earnings	$	939 	 		$	820 	 		$	823 	 		$	701 	 		$	648 	 	
COMMON STOCK										
Earnings per share										
Continuing operations										
Basic	$	7.46 	 		$	6.42 	 		$	6.37 	 		$	5.45 	 		$	5.01 	 	
Diluted	7.36 	 		6.32 	 		6.26 	 		5.35 	 		4.92 	 	
Dividends declared per share	4.29 	 		3.94 	 		3.60 	 		3.24 	 		3.11 	 	
	As of June 30	
Dollars in millions	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016	
OTHER DATA										
Total assets (1) (2)	$	6,213 	 		$	5,116 	 		$	5,060 	 		$	4,573 	 		$	4,510 	 	
Long-term debt (1)	2,780 	 		2,287 	 		2,284 	 		1,391 	 		1,789 	 	

(1) Amounts for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 have been retrospectively adjusted to conform to the presentation of debt issuance costs required by ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (ASC 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.”
(2) As a result of adopting ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842),” the Company has included operating right-of-use assets within Total assets as of June 30, 2020. See Note 1 for more information.

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Exhibit 99.2
THE CLOROX COMPANY
RECONCILIATION OF ECONOMIC PROFIT (UNAUDITED) (1)
																					
Dollars in millions		FY20		FY19		FY18	
Earnings before income taxes		$	1,185 	 		$	1,024 	 		$	1,054 	 	
Add back:							
Non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges		2 	 		2 	 		2 	 	
Interest expense		99 	 		97 	 		85 	 	
Earnings before income taxes,
non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges, and interest expense		1,286 	 		1,123 	 		$	1,141 	 	
Less:							
Income taxes on earnings before
income taxes, non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges and interest expense (2)		267 	 		222 	 		249 	 	
Adjusted after tax profit		1,019 	 		901 	 		892 	 	
Average capital employed (3)		3,478 	 		3,231 	 		2,977 	 	
Less: Capital charge (4)		313 	 		291 	 		268 	 	
Economic profit (1) (Adjusted after tax profit less capital charge)		$	706 	 		$	610 	 		$	624 	 	

(1) Economic profit (EP) is defined by the Company as earnings before income taxes, excluding non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges, and interest expense; less income taxes (calculated utilizing the Company’s effective tax rate), and less a capital charge (calculated as average capital employed multiplied by a cost of capital rate). EP is a key financial metric that the Company’s management uses to evaluate business performance and allocate resources, and is a component in determining employee incentive compensation. The Company’s management believes EP provides additional perspective to investors about financial returns generated by the business and represents profit generated over and above the cost of capital used by the business to generate that profit.
(2) The tax rate applied is the effective tax rate on earnings, which was 20.8%, 19.8% and 21.8% in fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3) Total capital employed represents total assets less non-interest bearing liabilities. Adjusted capital employed represents total capital employed adjusted to add back current year after tax noncash U.S. GAAP restructuring and intangible asset impairment charges. Average capital employed is the average of adjusted capital employed for the current year and total capital employed for the prior year, based on year-end balances. See below for details of the average capital employed calculation.
(4) Capital charge represents average capital employed multiplied by a cost of capital, which was 9% for all fiscal years presented. The calculation of capital charge includes the impact of rounding numbers.
																					
Dollars in millions		FY20		FY19		FY18	
Total assets		$	6,213 	 		$	5,116 	 		$	5,060 	 	
Less:							
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5)		1,327 	 		1,033 	 		1,000 	 	
Current operating lease liabilities		64 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
Income taxes payable		25 	 		9 	 		— 	 	
Long-term operating lease liabilities		278 	 		— 	 		— 	 	
       Other liabilities (5)		755 	 		774 	 		778 	 	
Deferred income taxes		62 	 		50 	 		72 	 	
Non-interest bearing liabilities		2,511 	 		1,866 	 		1,850 	 	
Total capital employed		3,702 	 		3,250 	 		3,210 	 	
Add back:							
After tax non-cash U.S. GAAP restructuring
and intangible asset impairment charges		2 	 		1 	 		1 	 	
Adjusted capital employed		$	3,704 	 		$	3,251 	 		$	3,211 	 	
Average capital employed		$	3,478 	 		$	3,231 	 		$	2,977 	 	

(5) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and Other liabilities are adjusted to exclude interest-bearing liabilities.
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