Clorox Co : Clorox Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces Dividend Payment
11/15/2006| 08:30am US/Eastern
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The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that its board of
directors has approved an increase in the company's
quarterly dividend rate. The quarterly cash dividend will be increased
to 31 cents per share from 29 cents per share. The dividend at the new
rate will be payable on Feb. 15, 2007, to stockholders of record on Jan.
31, 2007.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer
products with fiscal year 2006 revenues of $4.6 billion. Clorox markets
some of consumers' most trusted and recognized
brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Armor
All® and STP®
auto-care products, Fresh Step®
and Scoop Away® cat
litter, Kingsford®
charcoal, Hidden Valley®
and K C Masterpiece®
dressings and sauces, Brita®
water-filtration systems, and Glad®
bags, wraps and containers. With 7,600 employees worldwide, the company
manufactures products in 25 countries and markets them in more than 100
countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the
communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The
Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than
$66.3 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges; and in
fiscal 2006 alone made product donations valued at $6 million. For more
information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.
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