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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS RESTATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE CLOROX COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997,
AS PRESENTED IN THE CLOROX COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR SUCH PERIOD AND AS RESTATED
HEREIN, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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