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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE CLOROX COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999, AS
PRESENTED IN THE CLOROX COMPANY'S FORM 10-K FOR SUCH PERIOD, AND IS INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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