[Form 4] CLOROX CO /DE/ Insider Trading Activity
Laurene E. Peck, Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller of Clorox Co. (CLX), reported an acquisition on 09/16/2025 of 1,441 shares of common stock via restricted stock units at an attributable price of $124.85 per share. After the transaction Ms. Peck beneficially owned 5,821 shares directly and 100 shares indirectly through a trust of a parent. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on October 5 of 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/18/2025.
- Acquisition reported: 1,441 restricted stock units acquired, showing executive alignment with shareholder interests
- Multi-year vesting: RSUs vest in four equal installments on October 5, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, supporting retention
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider acquisition of 1,441 RSUs shows executive alignment but is modest in size versus typical companywide holdings.
The reported transaction is an acquisition of restricted stock units rather than an open-market purchase, executed at $124.85 per share and scheduled to vest over four years. Such grants are routine compensation tools that align senior executives with shareholder outcomes and encourage retention. The post-transaction direct ownership of 5,821 shares provides context on Ms. Peck's current stake but does not on its own indicate material change to ownership concentration or control.
TL;DR: A standard executive RSU award with multi-year vesting, reinforcing retention incentives and typical governance practice.
The four-year vesting schedule (annual installments beginning 10/05/2026) is consistent with common executive compensation design to promote long-term focus. Filing compliance appears proper with timely disclosure by Form 4. No information in the filing suggests extraordinary governance actions, change in responsibilities, or potential conflicts beyond standard indirect ownership via a parental trust.