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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS RESTATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE CLOROX COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, AS
PRESENTED IN THE CLOROX COMPANY'S FORM 10-K FOR SUCH PERIOD AND RESTATED HEREIN,
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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