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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS RESTATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM 
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CLOROX COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER 
ENDED MARCH 31, 1998, AS PRESENTED IN THE CLOROX COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q 
FILED FOR SUCH PERIOD, AND AS RESTATED HEREIN, AND IS INCORPORATED IN 
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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