Church & Dwight (CHD)

Company ID: 139 | CIK: 0000313927
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2026-05-282026-05-28United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of the Miss Mouth's Messy Eater brand closed 2026-05-28 for $300.0 cash plus $25.0 deferred; no employee headcount added or retained is disclosed in the filing.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31Consumer Domestic — Spinbrush businessUSD 21 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One of three business exits announced May 1, 2025 (aggregate program pre-tax charge $45.6M). Pre-tax loss $21.2M ($12.6M cost of sales; $8.6M SG&A, including $7.9M trade name impairment); 2025 net sales $53.6M. IP transferred to a third party for nominal consideration in December 2025. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31Consumer Domestic — Flawless businessUSD 18 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One of three business exits announced May 1, 2025. Pre-tax loss $17.6M ($6.0M cost of sales; $11.6M SG&A); 2025 net sales $29.3M. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31Consumer Domestic — Waterpik showerheads businessUSD 7 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One of three business exits announced May 1, 2025. Pre-tax loss $6.5M recorded in cost of sales; 2025 net sales $35.5M. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-12-092025-12-31United States — includes Vancouver and Ridgefield, WA manufacturing/distribution facilitiesConsumer Domestic — VMS business (VitaFusion and L'il Critters)USD 59 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale to Piping Rock Health Products closed December 31, 2025; net cash proceeds $160.3M (divested PP&E $142.9M, inventory $54.0M, goodwill $12.6M). One-time pre-tax charge of $58.5M (post-tax $45.6M) in Q4 in Other income (expense), net — a loss on sale, not severance. VMS brands <5% of 2025 net sales. Headcount not disclosed; divestiture cited as a driver of elevated 2025 turnover.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompletedNew Zealandother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Site closure during 2025 cited as a contributor to the 24.9% overall turnover rate; no headcount, announcement date, or charge disclosed.
2025-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedWaterpik and supply chainother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One-time involuntary workforce actions during 2025 cited as a contributor to the 24.9% overall turnover rate; no headcount or dates disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16Consumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp (TOUCHLAND hand sanitizers) for $656.0M net of cash, plus $159.0M earnout payable in H1 2026 and $50.0M in founder stock awards. Touchland 2024 net sales ~$115.0M; headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 46 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit of the Flawless, Spinbrush and Waterpik showerhead businesses, generating approximately $118.0 of annual net sales in 2025. Pre-tax charge of $45.6 (post-tax $34.5), of which $25.0 in Cost of Sales and $20.6 in SG&A; comprised of non-cash intangible/fixed asset impairments and inventory valuation charges. No employee count disclosed. Sub-components: Spinbrush pre-tax loss $21.2; Flawless $17.6; Waterpik showerheads $6.5.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-12-092025-12-31United States (Vancouver and Ridgefield, Washington facilities)Consumer DomesticUSD 59 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of VitaFusion and L'il Critters brands plus former manufacturing and distribution facilities in Vancouver and Ridgefield, WA to Piping Rock Health Products; closed 2025-12-31. One-time pre-tax charge of $58.5 (post-tax $45.6) recorded in Other income (expense), net. VMS brands were under 5% of 2025 net sales. Not reported as discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16United States / InternationalConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp for $656.0 net of cash acquired, plus a $159.0 earnout payable in H1 2026 and $50.0 of founder stock. Touchland 2024 net sales approximately $115.0. No acquired headcount disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompletedNew ZealandConsumer InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of the New Zealand site cited as a driver of elevated 2025 overall turnover (24.9%), together with one-time involuntary actions within Waterpik and supply chain and the VMS divestiture. No closure date, headcount, or charge disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-12-092025-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 59 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of VitaFusion and L'il Critters brands (VMS business) completed December 31, 2025. Pre-tax charge of $58.5 million recorded. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31GlobalConsumer DomesticUSD 46 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Exit of Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. Pre-tax charge of $45.6 million recorded. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringcompleted2025-05-012025-12-31GlobalConsumer DomesticUSD 46 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Exit of Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. Pre-tax charge of $45.6 million recorded. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2025-12-092025-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 59 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of VitaFusion and L'il Critters (VMS) business. Pre-tax charge of $58.5 million. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2025-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16GlobalConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progress2025-05-012026-03-31GlobalConsumer DomesticUSD 51 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced exit of Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. Pre-tax charge of $51.0M recorded in Q2 2025 for impairments and inventory reserves. Employee count not disclosed.
2025-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16GlobalConsumer Domestic, Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progress2025-05-012026-01-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 51 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit from Flawless, Spinbrush and Waterpik showerhead businesses (~$170M 2024 net sales); $51.0 pre-tax charge ($30.4 in cost of sales, $20.6 in SG&A) for intangible/fixed asset impairments and inventory reserves. No employee count disclosed; completion targeted by early 2026.
2025-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp completed 2025-07-16 for $700.0 purchase price plus up to $180.0 earnout; no headcount added disclosed.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progress2025-05-012026-03-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 51 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced exit of Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. Pre-tax charge of $51.0M recorded in Q2 2025 for impairments and inventory reserves. Employee count not disclosed.
2025-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2025-07-162025-07-16GlobalConsumer DomesticUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed acquisition of Touchland Holding Corp. Purchase price $700.0M. Employee count not disclosed.
2025-03-31restructuringannounced2025-05-01Consumer Domestic — Flawless, Spinbrush and Waterpik showerhead businessesUSD 70 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced 2025-05-01 shutdown or sale of three businesses generating about $150.0 million annual net sales; expected charge of $60.0 to $80.0 million in Q2 2025, primarily non-cash impairment of intangibles, fixed assets and inventory reserves. No employee count disclosed; charge value shown at midpoint of disclosed range.
2025-03-31restructuringannounced2025-05-012025-06-30Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businessesUSD 70 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced strategic actions including shutting down or selling Flawless, Spinbrush, and Waterpik showerhead businesses. Expects charge of $60.0 to $80.0 in Q2 2025, primarily non-cash impairments and inventory reserves. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-03-312024-03-31United StatesSpecialty Products Division — Animal NutritionMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exited the MEGALAC supplement product line in Q1 2024; net sales fell from $38.1M (2023) to $7.6M (2024). No headcount or severance disclosed; announcement date approximated to quarter-end.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-06-302024-06-30United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc. in Q2 2024 for $6.6M cash plus $0.5M escrow, gain of $0.1M. No headcount disclosed; announcement date approximated to quarter-end.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-06-032024-06-03JapanConsumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Graphico, Inc., a Japan-based consumer goods distributor, for $19.9M net of cash acquired plus ~$2.0M for minority shares in July 2024. No employee count disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-10-312024-10-31United StatesSpecialty Products Division — Commercial & ProfessionalMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company to JV partner in October 2024; described as not material to results of operations or cash flows. No headcount disclosed; announcement date approximated to month-end.
2024-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2024-06-032024-07-31JapanConsumer InternationalUSD 22 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Graphico, Inc. in June 2024 and remaining minority shares in July 2024. Total cost $19.9M + $2.0M. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-03-312024-03-31United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionItem 1. Business - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Exited MEGALAC supplement portion of Animal Nutrition business in Q1 2024. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-06-302024-06-30United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 7 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc. in Q2 2024. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-10-312024-10-31United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionItem 1. Business - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company to joint venture partner in October 2024. Transaction not material to results. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2023-12-31otherannounced2024-02-152024-03-31United StatesSpecialty Products Division — Animal Nutrition (MEGALAC dairy supplement)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business exit, not an explicit workforce reduction: the Company stated it will exit the MEGALAC dairy supplement line in Q1 2024 due to the return of foreign competition in the U.S. dairy market. No workforce impact, severance, or charge was quantified. Announcement date reflects the 10-K filing date; the filing was the disclosure vehicle.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2022-10-13Consumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Hero Cosmetics, Inc. (MIGHTY PATCH acne treatment brand) completed October 13, 2022 for $546.8 million net of cash; business managed in Consumer Domestic segment. Number of employees added via the acquisition is not disclosed in the filing.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2022-10-132022-10-13United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 62 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Hero Cosmetics acquired for $546.8M cash; $61.5M restricted stock (854,882 shares) issued to continuing employees vesting over three years. Headcount added not disclosed; Hero 2022 net sales approximately $179.0M
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2022-10-132022-10-13GlobalConsumer DomesticItem 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Hero Cosmetics, Inc. on October 13, 2022. Headcount impact not explicitly quantified in HC section, but total employee count increased by approx 125 vs prior year, partly attributable to this acquisition.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-242021-12-24GlobalConsumer Domestic / InternationalItem 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired TheraBreath on December 24, 2021. Included in 2022 workforce totals.
2022-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2022-08-312022-10-13United StatesConsumer Domesticsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Hero Cosmetics acquisition closed 2022-10-13; no employee count disclosed. Consideration includes ~$65.0M of restricted stock subject to vesting for continuing employees.
2021-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-242021-12-24United StatesConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Dr. Harold Katz, LLC and HK-IP International, Inc. (THERABREATH oral care) for $556.0 million net of cash acquired; acquired business had approximately $100 million of annual net sales. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2021-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-242021-12-24GlobalConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalUSD 556 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired THERABREATH brand. Headcount not explicitly disclosed, but total workforce increased by approx 30 employees primarily due to manufacturing staffing.
2021-12-31othercompleted302021-12-312021-12-31GlobalManufacturingItem 1. Business - Human Capital
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Increase of approximately 30 employees compared to Dec 31, 2020, primarily due to increased staffing at global manufacturing plants.
2020-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2020-12-012020-12-01United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Consumer Health Holdco LLC (ZICAM brand) for $512.7 million net of cash acquired; Zicam annual net sales approximately $107.0 million. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2019-05-01United States and internationalConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired the FLAWLESS and FINISHING TOUCH hair removal business from Ideavillage Products Corporation, closed May 1, 2019 for $475.0 million cash plus contingent consideration of up to $425.0 million tied to trailing twelve-month net sales through 2021. Employee headcount acquired is not disclosed; announcement_date reflects the closing date as the original deal announcement date is not stated in the filing.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedBrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company decided to sell and subsequently sold its Brazilian consumer business during the second quarter of 2019; exact transaction date not disclosed, so announcement_date is left null. The $7.6 million SG&A charge covered severance, asset write-offs and other charges combined; number of employees affected is not disclosed. Business had net sales of approximately $15.0 million in 2018.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2019-05-012019-05-01United StatesConsumer Domestic; Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of the FLAWLESS and FINISHING TOUCH hair removal business for $475.0 at closing plus contingent consideration up to $425.0; no headcount added disclosed.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-06-302019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Brazilian consumer business in Q2 2019; $7.6 charge for severance, asset write-offs and other charges recorded in SG&A. Filer discloses no employee count; 2018 net sales of the business were approximately $15.0.
2019-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-04-012019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)Item 1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold Brazilian consumer business in Q2 2019; recorded $7.6M charge for severance, asset write-offs, and other charges. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2019-05-01United StatesConsumer Domestic; Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed May 1, 2019; FLAWLESS/FINISHING TOUCH hair removal business acquired for $475.0 cash plus earn-out up to $425.0. Headcount added not disclosed; six-month integration transition period with Ideavillage transition services agreement.
2019-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold during Q2 2019; $7.6 charge ($0.03 diluted per share) for severance, asset write-offs and other charges recorded in SG&A. Severance-related headcount not separately disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringcompleted2019-06-302019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Brazilian consumer business resulted in charge for severance, asset write-offs, and other charges. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2019-05-01United StatesConsumer Domestic; Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed May 1, 2019; $475.0 cash plus earn-out up to $425.0. Headcount added not disclosed; five-month integration transition period noted.
2019-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold during Q2 2019; $7.6 charge ($0.03 diluted per share) in SG&A covering severance, asset write-offs, and other charges. Affected employee count not disclosed. Exact announcement date not stated; recorded in quarter ended 2019-06-30.
2019-06-30restructuringcompleted2019-06-302019-06-30BrazilConsumer InternationalUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Brazilian consumer business resulted in charge for severance, asset write-offs, and other charges. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-03-31acquisition_additionannounced2019-05-01United StatesConsumer Domestic / Consumer InternationalUSD 475 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed 2019-05-01; $475.0 cash at closing plus earn-out up to $425.0. Headcount added not disclosed; four-month integration transition period anticipated.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-03-082018-03-08Specialty Products Division (SPD)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Passport Food Safety Solutions on March 8, 2018 for roughly $50.0 million plus a contingent payment of up to $25.0 million tied to sales through 2020; number of employees added was not disclosed. Also referenced in Item 1 and MD&A Recent Developments.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-03-082018-03-08United StatesSpecialty Products Division (SPD)USD 50 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Passport Food Safety Solutions acquired for approximately $50.0 purchase price plus up to $25.0 contingent consideration through 2020; headcount added not disclosed. Passport 2017 annual sales were approximately $21.0.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-03-08United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 50 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc. Total purchase price approximately $50.0 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2018-03-08United StatesSpecialty Products Division (SPD)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Passport Food Safety Solutions acquired 2018-03-08; purchase price ~$50.0M plus up to $25.0M contingent consideration. No employee headcount added or retained was disclosed.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-102017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products Division (SPD)USD 4 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Decision to sell the Brazilian chemical business was made in Q4 2016 (exact month not specified); MD&A states the sale closed in March 2017 for approximately $4.5. Q1 2017 charge of ~$3.5 covered severance and other charges (severance label used as primary component); a $4.9 plant impairment was recorded in Q4 2016, i.e., the prior fiscal year. Number of employees affected by the divestiture is not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States; United KingdomConsumer Domestic; Consumer InternationalUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VIVISCAL hair care supplement business acquired for $160.3 million; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price shown for context, not a severance charge.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-012017-05-01United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 75 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agro BioSciences acquired for approximately $75.1 million plus up to $25.0 million contingent consideration; headcount added not disclosed. Purchase price shown for context, not a severance charge.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-08-072017-08-07United StatesConsumer Domestic; Consumer InternationalUSD 1,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Waterpik acquired for $1,024.6 million net of cash; headcount added not disclosed. Waterpik excluded from management's ICFR assessment (22% of total assets, 3% of revenues). Purchase price shown for context, not a severance charge.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-10-012017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 5 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision to sell made in Q4 2016 with a $4.9 plant impairment charge; business sold in Q1 2017 for approximately $4.5 with about $3.5 of severance and other charges recorded in Q1 2017. Headcount removed not disclosed; announcement date approximated to the quarter of the sale decision.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-08-072017-08-07United StatesConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalUSD 1,025 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Waterpik brand for approx $1 billion. Headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-012017-05-01United StatesSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 75 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Agro BioSciences, Inc. Headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States, United KingdomConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalUSD 160 (millions)Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Viviscal brand. Headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-03-312017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products DivisionNote 17. Brazilian Chemical Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold chemical business in Brazil in Q1 2017. Headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-08-07United StatesConsumer Domestic; Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Pik Holdings, Inc. (Waterpik) for approx. $1 billion. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-01United StatesSpecialty Products Divisionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Agro BioSciences, Inc. for approx. $75 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-17GlobalConsumer Domestic; Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired VIVISCAL brand for approx. $160 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2017-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 4 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold Brazilian chemical business in Q1 2017. Recorded approx. $3.5M expense for severance and other charges. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringcompleted2017-06-30InternationalConsumer InternationalUSD 39 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of international defined benefit pension plans. Charge includes accelerated recognition of actuarial losses and additional cash payment for annuities. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-03-31BrazilSpecialty ProductsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Brazilian chemical business. Charge includes severance and other costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States / United KingdomConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired VIVISCAL hair care supplement brand for $160.3M; no employee headcount disclosed.
2017-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-012017-05-01United StatesSpecialty Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Agro BioSciences, Inc. for ~$75.0M plus up to $25.0M contingent payment; no employee headcount disclosed.
2017-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-10-012017-03-31BrazilSpecialty ProductsUSD 4 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold Brazilian chemical business in Q1 2017 for ~$4.5M; recorded $3.5M severance and other charges; no employee count disclosed. Decision announced Q4 2016.
2017-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2017-07-172017-09-30United StatesConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreed to acquire Water Pik, Inc. for estimated $1,033.0M; closing expected Q3 2017; no employee headcount disclosed.
2017-06-30restructuringcompleted3362016-01-012017-06-30InternationalConsumer InternationalUSD 39 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of international defined benefit pension plans affecting 336 participants (53 active employees). Charge includes accelerated recognition of actuarial losses and settlement costs.
2017-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2016-10-012017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products (SPD) — chemical businessUSD 4 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale closed in Q1 2017 for approximately $4.5; charge covers severance and other costs ($1.3 in cost of sales, $2.2 in SG&A), equal to $0.01 per share. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2017-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States / United KingdomConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VIVISCAL hair care supplement business acquired for approximately $160; 2016 global annual sales of $44. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-03-31acquisition_additionannounced2017-05-012017-05-01United StatesSpecialty Products Divisionsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired May 1, 2017 for approximately $75.0, including up to $25.0 contingent after 3 years; 2016 sales approximately $11.0. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-03-31divestiture_reductioncompletedBrazilSpecialty Products (SPD)USD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company sold Brazilian chemical business in Q1 2017; recorded $3.5M expense for severance and other charges. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-17GlobalConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired VIVISCAL business from Lifes2Good Holdings Limited. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressBrazilian Chemical [Member]USD 3,500,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04Consumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Spencer Forrest, Inc., maker of TOPPIK hair building fibers, acquired for $175.3 million cash financed with short-term borrowings; number of employees added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-222016-12-22United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South AfricaConsumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		ANUSOL and RECTINOL hemorrhoid care businesses acquired from Johnson & Johnson for $130 million; number of employees added not disclosed.
2016-12-31divestiture_reductionin_progress20162017BrazilSpecialty Products Division (SPD)USD 5 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Decision to sell the Brazilian chemical business made in Q4 2016; sale agreement signed Q1 2017 with closing anticipated that quarter. Approximately $5.0 million severance and other charges expected in Q1 2017; a $4.9 million plant impairment was recognized in Q4 2016. Affected employee count not disclosed; the business had approximately $22.0 million of 2016 sales. Also disclosed in MD&A Recent Developments.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States and United KingdomConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalsubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		VIVISCAL hair care supplement business acquired from Lifes2Good Holdings Limited for approximately $160.0 million after fiscal year-end; number of employees added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04United StatesConsumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 175 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Spencer Forrest, Inc., maker of TOPPIK hair building fibers; purchase price financed with short-term borrowings. Headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-222016-12-22United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South AfricaConsumer InternationalUSD 130 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ANUSOL and RECTINOL hemorrhoid care businesses from Johnson & Johnson; funded with additional short-term borrowings. Headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2016-12-312017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products Division (SPD)USD 5 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision to sell the Brazilian chemical business (Quimica Geral do Nordeste) made in Q4 2016, triggering a $4.9 million plant impairment; sale agreement signed in Q1 2017 with an approximate $5.0 million severance and other charge, expected to close in Q1 2017. 2016 sales of the business were approximately $22.0 million; employees affected not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-01-172017-01-17United States, United KingdomConsumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 160 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event after fiscal year-end: acquisition of the VIVISCAL hair care supplement business from Lifes2Good Holdings Limited, funded with short-term borrowings; 2016 global sales of the brand were $44.0 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04United StatesConsumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 175 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc. (maker of TOPPIK). Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-222016-12-22United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South AfricaConsumer InternationalUSD 130 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired ANUSOL and RECTINOL businesses from Johnson & Johnson. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2016-12-31plant_closurein_progress2016-12-312017-03-31BrazilSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 5 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Decided to sell Brazilian chemical business. Plant impairment charge of $4.9M recognized in Q4 2016. Transaction expected to close in Q1 2017.
2016-12-31restructuringannounced2016-Q42017-Q1BrazilSpecialty Products DivisionUSD 5 (millions)Item 1. Business - Specialty Chemicals
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant impairment charge of $4.9 million recognized in Q4 2016 based on anticipated selling price. Subsequent Q1 2017 agreement included approx $5.0 million severance/other charges.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04United StatesConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalUSD 175 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc. (maker of TOPPIK). Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-222016-12-22InternationalConsumer InternationalUSD 130 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Recent Developments
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired ANUSOL and RECTINOL businesses from Johnson & Johnson. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2016-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-04United StatesConsumer Domestic / Consumer InternationalUSD 175 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price for Spencer Forrest, Inc. (TOPPIK); no headcount added by the acquisition is disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-01-022015-01-02Specialty Products Division (SPD)USD 75 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired certain assets of Varied Industries Corporation, a maker of feed ingredients for livestock, financed with available cash; a contingent payment of about 4.9 is anticipated in 2016 based on 2015 operating results. Employee headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04Consumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 175 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event completed January 4, 2016, after fiscal year-end: acquired Spencer Forrest, Inc., maker of the TOPPIK hair building fibers brand, financed with commercial paper; brand annual sales approximately 30.0 and price subject to working-capital adjustment. Employee headcount added was not disclosed.
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-01-022015-01-02Specialty Products Division (SPD)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Asset acquisition of Varied Industries Corporation for $74.9M cash plus contingent payment; acquired headcount not disclosed
2015-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-06-302015-06-30NetherlandsMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Liquidation occurred during the second quarter of 2015; date shown is quarter-end approximation; affected headcount not disclosed
2015-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-01-042016-01-04Consumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Spencer Forrest, Inc. for approximately $175.0M financed with commercial paper; target annual sales about $30.0M; acquired headcount not disclosed
2015-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-01-02United StatesSpecialty Products Division (SPD)USD 75 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash purchase price of $74.9 for assets of Varied Industries Corporation; headcount transferred not disclosed. Charge value reflects purchase consideration, not a severance or restructuring charge.
2015-06-30restructuringcompleted2702014-12-312015-06-30InternationalConsumer InternationalUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Termination of international defined benefit pension plan. Charge primarily attributable to accelerated recognition of actuarial losses.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-192014-09-19Consumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 216 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cash purchase of feminine care brands REPHRESH and REPLENS from Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., funded with additional debt; annual sales of acquired brands approximately $46.0 million; no employee headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-01-022015-01-02Specialty Products (SPD)USD 75 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of assets of Varied Industries Corporation, a feed-ingredients manufacturer, closed January 2, 2015 (after fiscal year-end); funded with available cash; purchase price subject to working-capital adjustment plus a $5.0 contingent payment; annual sales approximately $25 million; no employee headcount disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-192014-09-19United StatesConsumer Domestic and Consumer InternationalUSD 216 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired feminine care brands REPHRESH and REPLENS for $215.7 cash; acquired brands have annual sales of approximately $46.0 million; no employee headcount associated with the acquisition is disclosed
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-01-022015-01-02United StatesSpecialty ProductsUSD 75 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event after 2014-12-31 fiscal year end; acquired assets of Varied Industries Corporation for approximately $75 million plus a $5.0 million contingent payment; VI-COR annual sales approximately $25 million; no headcount disclosed
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2011United States (Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California)Consumer Domestic — cat litter manufacturing and distributionrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program announced in the first quarter of 2011 to relocate a portion of Green River, Wyoming operations (cat litter manufacturing and distribution center) to a newly leased Victorville, California facility. Entailed severance and other transition costs plus accelerated depreciation recorded in cost of sales in 2011-2012 within the Consumer Domestic segment. The filing states that fiscal 2013 expenditures related to the Victorville Facility or the Green River restructuring were immaterial, and no affected-employee count or severance charge amount is quantified in this filing. The Victorville facility began production in the second quarter of 2012; no cumulative-to-date headcount or charge total is presented.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-03-31United States (Green River, Wyoming; Victorville, California)Consumer Domesticrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced in Q1 2011 to relocate cat litter manufacturing and distribution to the leased Victorville facility (production began Q2 2012); the filing states 2013 transition expenditures were immaterial. No employee-affected count or severance amount is disclosed; announcement date is quarter-level precision.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2011United States (Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California)Consumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Decision announced in Q1 2011 to relocate a portion of Green River, Wyoming operations (cat litter manufacturing and distribution) to a newly leased Victorville, California facility, which began production in Q2 2012. Fiscal 2012 charges comprised approximately $0.7M accelerated depreciation plus $2.1M of other transition costs (which include severance costs) recorded in cost of sales; 2011 charges were approximately $2.3M accelerated depreciation plus $1.2M other transition costs. 2013-and-beyond costs expected to be immaterial. No affected-employee headcount disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010International (subsidiary not named in disclosure)Specialty ProductsUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Decision during 2010 to cease operations at two plants operated by an international subsidiary. Current fiscal-year 2012 exit and disposal costs of approximately $0.1M recorded in cost of sales; cumulative approximately $1.5M incurred and paid through December 31, 2011, indicating a wind-down still in progress. Remaining costs will be recorded as liabilities are incurred. No affected-employee headcount disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-10-01United States and CanadaConsumer Domestic (dietary supplements)USD 652 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired all outstanding stock of Avid Health, Inc., a gummy-form dietary supplement maker (L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION brands), on October 1, 2012 for $652.3 million; brands managed principally within the Consumer Domestic segment (dedicated supplement facilities shown in Vancouver/Ridgefield, WA and Langley, BC in the Properties table). No acquired-employee headcount disclosed; integration described as still ongoing in Risk Factors.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-10-012012-10-01United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Avid Health, Inc. (L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION gummy supplements) for $652.3 million, financed with $400 million of 2.875% senior notes, commercial paper and cash; Avid annual sales ~$230 million for the twelve months ended June 2012. Headcount added not disclosed; Avid excluded from management's ICFR assessment (20% of total assets, 2% of revenues).
2012-12-31restructuringin_progress2011United States (Green River, Wyoming / Victorville, California)Consumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution to the leased Victorville facility (production began Q2 2012); announced during Q1 2011. FY2012 charges comprise $2.1 million of other transition costs plus $0.7 million of accelerated depreciation in cost of sales; ~$37.5 million cumulative capex ($26.5 million in 2012). No employee counts or severance amounts disclosed; company expects further 2013+ expenditures to be immaterial.
2012-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010International (two plants of an international subsidiary; locations not specified)Specialty Products (SPD)USD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision to cease operations at two international plants made during 2010; FY2012 activity limited to ~$0.1 million of exit and disposal costs. Cumulative ~$1.5 million incurred and paid through 2011. Employee counts not disclosed; remaining costs recognized as incurred.
2012-12-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2011-12BrazilSpecialty Products (SPD)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Brazilian chemical business (Quimica Geral do Nordeste, ~$40 million annual revenues) classified as held for sale in December 2011; sale discussions continuing at year-end 2012. Site operations ceased August 2010; ~$7.9 million net PP&E and ~$3.6 million inventory held for sale. Headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-10-01United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 650 (millions)Item 1 - Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Avid Health, Inc. on October 1, 2012. Purchase price approx $650 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed in filing.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-03-01United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)Note 9 - Restructuring Activities
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution from Green River, WY to Victorville, CA. Incurred $0.7M accelerated depreciation and $2.1M other transition costs in 2012. Employee count not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-10-012012-10-01United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 650 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Avid Health, Inc. on October 1, 2012. Total purchase price approximately $650 million. Employee count not explicitly disclosed in filing.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2011-03-012012-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution from Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California. Incurred $0.7 million accelerated depreciation and $2.1 million other transition costs (including severance) in 2012. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-12-312012-12-31InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cessation of operations at two plants operated by an international subsidiary. Incurred $0.1 million in exit and disposal costs in 2012. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressGreen River Victorville Facilities [Member]USD 2,100,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2012-08-172012-10-01United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 650 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Avid Health, Inc. acquired Oct 1, 2012 (post-quarter); purchase price ~$650M; annual sales ~$230M; brands to be managed in Consumer Domestic; no headcount disclosed
2012-09-30restructuringin_progress2011-03-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Green River, WY relocation to Victorville, CA; announced Q1 2011; includes severance costs and accelerated depreciation ($0.6M) recorded in cost of sales for nine months 2012; no employee count disclosed; ~$37M cumulative capex
2012-09-30plant_closurecompletedUnited States; InternationalNorth Brunswick and International facilitiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closings previously disclosed in Form 10-K; costs recognized in nine months 2012 were immaterial; no employee count or announcement date disclosed in this filing
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressGreen River Victorville Facilities [Member]USD 1,900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-06-30restructuringin_progress2011-03-312012-12-31Green River, Wyoming / Victorville, California, United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution to leased Victorville facility; transition expenses through 2012 include anticipated severance, accelerated depreciation and one-time project costs. Announcement date known only as first quarter of 2011; no employee count disclosed. In first six months of 2012, $0.6M accelerated depreciation and $1.3M transition costs recorded in cost of sales.
2012-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2011-12-31BrazilConsumer International (chemical business)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company exploring strategic options for Brazilian chemical business (~$40M annual revenue); portion of net assets classified held for sale in December 2011. No headcount disclosed; announcement date known only as December 2011.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progress2011-03-312012-12-31Wyoming, CaliforniaConsumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of Green River, WY operations to Victorville, CA. Includes $0.6M accelerated depreciation and $1.3M transition costs (severance, project expenses) in first six months of 2012.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progressGreen River Victorville Facilities [Member]USD 1,300,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-03-31restructuringin_progress2011-03-312012-06-30Green River, Wyoming / Victorville, CaliforniaConsumer DomesticUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution to a leased Victorville site in first half of 2012; total expected transition expenses of approximately $7 million through 2012, including anticipated severance costs and accelerated depreciation. Q1 2012 charges: $0.6 million accelerated depreciation and $0.9 million transition costs in cost of sales. No employee count disclosed.
2012-03-31restructuringin_progress2012-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes $0.6M accelerated depreciation and $0.9M transition costs (including anticipated severance) for Victorville site opening and Green River facility changes.
2012-03-31restructuringin_progressNorth Brunswick and InternationalCorporate / Internationalrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Costs incurred in Q1 2012 were immaterial; no material expenditures anticipated beyond amounts in 2011 10-K.
2012-03-31restructuringin_progressGreen River Victorville Facilities [Member]USD 900,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress20112012-06United States — Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, CaliforniaConsumer Domestic — cat litter manufacturing and distribution centerUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced during Q1 2011: relocation of cat litter manufacturing operations and distribution center to a newly leased Victorville, CA site; sodium bicarbonate operations remain at Green River. Transition expenses (severance, accelerated depreciation, one-time project costs) of ~$7 million expected in total; ~$2.3 million accelerated depreciation and ~$1.2 million transition costs recorded in FY2011 (~$3.6 million total per MD&A). ~$11 million capex invested in 2011 out of ~$35 million total planned capex.
2011-12-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2011BrazilSpecialty Products (SPD) — chemical business (~$40 million annual revenues)USD 3 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company exploring strategic options for and decided to exit its chemical business in Brazil; net assets (~$8.6 million net PP&E and ~$3.1 million inventories/supply parts) reclassified to held for sale at December 31, 2011. FY2011 charges include a $1.0 million plant impairment within the $3.0 million total exit charges. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-062009-12-31United States — North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Laundry detergent plant and distribution center closed in Q4 2009 upon opening of York, PA facility. FY2011 activity only: $0.2M costs incurred plus $2.0M lease-related adjustments; $5.4M liability balance remains at year-end. Cumulative restructuring costs of $19.2M since inception. No employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010International (country not specified)Specialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two plants of an international subsidiary ceased operations in 2010; FY2011 exit and disposal costs of $0.9M, cumulative $1.4M paid through year-end. No employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress20112012-06-30United States — Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, CaliforniaConsumer DomesticUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution center announced in Q1 2011. FY2011 charges: $2.3M accelerated depreciation plus $1.2M transition costs (MD&A cites approximately $3.6M of transition expenses recorded in 2011). Total program expected: approximately $7M transition expenses and $35M capital expenditures through 2012, including anticipated severance. No employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2011-12-31BrazilSpecialty ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company exploring strategic options for its Brazilian chemical business (approximately $40M annual revenue); portion of net assets classified as held for sale at December 31, 2011. No headcount disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-06-282011-06-28United Kingdom (brand managed within Consumer International)Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of BATISTE dry shampoo brand for $64.8M cash; annual sales approximately $20.0M. No headcount transferred disclosed.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress2011-03-312012-06-30United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution from Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California. Company anticipates $7 million in transition expenses including severance and accelerated depreciation. $3.6 million recorded in 2011.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-12-312009-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of North Brunswick, New Jersey facility. Cumulative restructuring costs incurred to date were $19.2 million. $2.0 million in costs incurred in 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress2011-03-312012-06-30United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution from Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California. Includes transition expenses for severance and accelerated depreciation.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-12-312011-12-31InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cessation of operations at two plants operated by an international subsidiary. $0.9 million incurred in 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progressGreen River Victorville Facilities [Member]USD 1,200,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-07-01International (unspecified)Specialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision made in Q3 2010 to cease operations at two plants of an international subsidiary; $0.9M exit and disposal costs incurred in first nine months of 2011, cumulative $1.4M paid. No employee count disclosed.
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-10-01United States (North Brunswick, New Jersey)Consumer DomesticUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Laundry detergent plant and distribution center closed following 2009 opening of York, Pennsylvania facility; $4.2M liability balance remains at 2011-09-30 (severance, contract termination, other exit costs). Severance liability line item disclosed but no employee count.
2011-09-30plant_closureannounced2011-03-312012-06-30United States (Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California)Consumer DomesticUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced Q1 2011: relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution to leased Victorville site in first half of 2012; ~$35M capex and ~$7M transition expenses (severance and accelerated depreciation) through 2012; $1.7M accelerated depreciation recorded in first nine months of 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-09-30restructuringin_progress2010-07-01InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		International Facility Closing Costs: Ceased operations at two plants in Q3 2010. Incurred $0.9M exit/disposal costs in first nine months of 2011. Cumulative total $1.4M.
2011-09-30restructuringin_progress2009-10-01North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		North Brunswick Closing Costs: Closed laundry detergent plant/distribution center. Incurred $0.6M costs in first nine months of 2011. Cumulative total $17.0M.
2011-09-30restructuringin_progress2011-01-012012-06-30Green River, Wyoming / Victorville, CaliforniaConsumer DomesticUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Green River Relocation: Relocating cat litter manufacturing to Victorville, CA. Recorded $1.7M accelerated depreciation in first nine months of 2011. Total expected transition expenses ~$7M.
2011-07-01plant_closurein_progress2010International (subsidiary location not specified)Specialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision taken in Q3 2010 to cease operations at two plants of an international subsidiary; $0.8M exit and disposal costs incurred in H1 2011 (cumulative $1.4M incurred, $1.3M paid). No employee count disclosed; remaining costs to be recorded as incurred.
2011-07-01restructuringin_progress20112012-06-30United States (Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, California)Consumer DomesticUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced Q1 2011; relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution to a newly leased Victorville site in first half of 2012 pending local approval. Transition expenses of ~$8M include anticipated severance and accelerated depreciation; ~$30M capex separate. Severance headcount not disclosed; expected ~$0.02/share after tax in 2011 and 2012.
2011-07-01plant_closurecompleted2009United States (North Brunswick, New Jersey)Consumer DomesticUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Laundry detergent plant and distribution center closed in Q4 2009 upon opening of York, PA facility; $1.0M of contract termination costs paid in H1 2011, leaving $4.2M liability at July 1, 2011 (cumulative $17.0M incurred). No employee count disclosed; no further material expenditures expected.
2011-07-01acquisition_additioncompleted2011-06-282011-06-28International (brand managed principally outside the US)Consumer InternationalUSD 65 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash purchase of the BATISTE brand from Vivalis, Limited; brand has ~$20M annual sales. Purchase price shown for reference (not a workforce charge); no headcount acquired or added is disclosed.
2011-07-01restructuringin_progress2010-09-01InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		International facility closing costs incurred in Q2 2011. Cumulative costs $1.4 million.
2011-07-01restructuringin_progress2009-10-01North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		North Brunswick facility closing costs paid or settled in Q2 2011. Remaining liability $4.2 million.
2011-07-01restructuringannounced2011-01-012012-06-30Green River, Wyoming / Victorville, CaliforniaConsumer DomesticUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocation of cat litter manufacturing and distribution. Expected transition expenses of $8 million including severance.
2011-04-01plant_closurein_progress2009United States — North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cumulative restructuring costs incurred to date; $4.7M liability remained at 2011-04-01. No employee count disclosed; $0.5M paid or settled during the quarter.
2011-04-01plant_closurein_progress2010InternationalSpecialty Products segment (charges recorded in cost of sales)USD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision to cease operations at two plants at an international subsidiary made in Q3 2010; cumulative severance incurred $0.6M, $0.5M paid. No charges in Q1 2011; no employee count disclosed.
2011-04-01restructuringannounced2012-06-30United States — Green River, Wyoming to Victorville, CaliforniaCat litter manufacturing, distribution center, and liquid laundry detergent productionUSD 8 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter decision to relocate part of Green River operations in first half of 2012, including a workforce reduction at Green River; ~$30M capex ($11M in 2011) plus transition expenses (accelerated depreciation and one-time costs) of ~$0.04/share in 2011 and ~$0.03/share in 2012. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2011-04-01plant_closurein_progress2010-09-01InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ceased operations at two plants in Q3 2010. Cumulative severance costs incurred $0.6 million as of April 1, 2011. No specific employee count disclosed.
2011-04-01plant_closurein_progress2009-10-01North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed laundry detergent plant in Q4 2009. Cumulative restructuring costs incurred to date $17.0 million. No specific employee count disclosed.
2011-04-01plant_closureannounced2011-04-012012-06-30Green River, WyomingConsumer DomesticUSD 38 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Relocating cat litter manufacturing and distribution to Victorville, CA. Includes reduction in workforce at Green River. Expected investment of $30 million capital expenditures and $8 million transition expenses.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010International (subsidiary not identified in filing)Specialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Decision made in Q3 2010 to cease operations at two plants of an international subsidiary; $0.6 million severance charged and $0.5 million paid during 2010, recorded in SPD cost of sales. Company stated it is still assessing ongoing shutdown costs; headcount affected not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-062009-12North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program: laundry detergent plant and distribution facility closed in Q4 2009 following the June 2008 announcement. FY2010 activity comprised $9.9 million of costs paid, $2.9 million charged (mostly lease adjustments) and full settlement of the severance liability; cumulative restructuring costs to date $17.0 million, with $5.2 million liability remaining at year-end 2010. Employee count not disclosed in this filing; charge shown is cumulative per the footnote roll-forward.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-09-30International (subsidiary not named)Specialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states the decision was made in the third quarter of 2010 (date shown is quarter-end); $0.6M severance incurred, $0.5M paid; ongoing costs still being assessed. No headcount disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-06-302009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced June 2008, closure completed Q4 2009; FY2010 column shows $2.9M of residual contract-termination and exit costs (cumulative $17.0M through 2010). No employee count disclosed.
2010-12-31othercompleted7662010-01-272010-12-01United StatesHourly employees (U.S. Pension Plan)USD 24 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Board approved termination effective April 15, 2010; obligations settled via annuity purchase December 1, 2010. Count is approximately 766 plan participants including 46 active employees. $24M pre-tax ($15.5M after tax) settlement charge recorded in SG&A.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-042010-06-04United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		SIMPLY SALINE brand acquired from Blairex Laboratories for $70.0M cash; annual net sales approximately $20.0M. No headcount transferred disclosed.
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-12-212010-12-21United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FELINE PINE cat litter brand acquired from Nature's Earth Products for $46.0M cash; annual net sales approximately $20.0M. No headcount transferred disclosed.
2010-12-31divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited StatesConsumer Domesticother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BRILLO and certain LAMBERT KAY product lines sold in the first quarter of 2010; announcement date not disclosed. Carrying value $8.8M, net proceeds $8.2M plus $1.8M note receivable, ~$1.0M gain. No headcount disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-062009-Q4North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Facility closed in Q4 2009. Cumulative restructuring costs incurred to date were $16.998 million. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-Q32010-Q3InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Ceased operations at two plants at an international subsidiary. Incurred $0.6 million in severance costs. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-062009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing plant and distribution facility. Cumulative restructuring costs incurred to date were $16.998 million (Severance: $3.0M, Contract Termination: $11.485M, Other: $2.513M). Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-09InternationalSpecialty ProductsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cessation of operations at two plants at an international subsidiary. Incurred $0.6 million in severance costs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2010-10-01plant_closurein_progressBrazilSpecialty ProductsUSD 700 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Decision made during Q3 2010 to cease operations at two Brazilian subsidiary plants; carrying value of assets was impaired in 2009. Severance liability of $700 thousand plus $1.3 million other exit/disposal costs recorded at quarter end; anticipated cash shutdown costs of about $1.0 million in Q4 2010 and $1.0 million in 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2010-10-01plant_closurein_progress2010-07-012011-12-31BrazilSpecialty ProductsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company decided to cease operations at two plants in Brazil subsidiary. Anticipates cash shutdown costs of approx $1.0M in Q4 2010 and $1.0M in 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2010-10-01restructuringin_progress2009-10-01United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ongoing closure of North Brunswick, NJ facility. Costs incurred and charged to expenses in the nine months ended Oct 1, 2010 were $2.8M. Employee count not disclosed for current period activity.
2010-07-02plant_closurein_progress2008-06United States — North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility closed in Q4 2009; no employee count disclosed. Six months 2010: $2.554M costs charged to expense (contract termination), $1.767M lease-related adjustments, $6.815M paid/settled; severance liability balance $6.855M at 2010-07-02. Company states no additional material expenditures expected.
2010-07-02acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-04United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 70 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Simply Saline brand acquired from Blairex Laboratories for $70.0M cash; asset purchase with no liabilities assumed. No headcount added disclosed.
2010-07-02divestiture_reductioncompleted2010-03-31United StatesConsumer Domesticother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BRILLO and certain LAMBERT KAY pet product brands sold in Q1 2010 (carrying value ~$8.8M, net proceeds $8.2M plus $1.8M note receivable, ~$1.0M gain). Announcement date is quarter-end approximation; exact sale date not stated. No headcount reduction disclosed.
2010-07-02plant_closurein_progress2008-06-01North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of North Brunswick facility completed in Q4 2009. Q2 2010 incurred $2.6M in contract termination and other exit costs. No employee count disclosed for this period.
2010-07-02acquisition_additioncompleted2010-06-04United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 70 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Simply Saline brand from Blairex Laboratories for $70.0 million. No headcount disclosed.
2010-04-02plant_closurein_progress2008-06-01North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing plant and distribution facility. Q1 2010 incurred $3.0M in costs ($2.7M contract termination, $0.3M other exit/disposal). Total cash costs liability balance is $8.2M.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted23020082009North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Closure announced in Q2 2008 and executed in Q4 2009 in conjunction with the opening of the new York, Pennsylvania laundry detergent plant and distribution center. Severance and transition benefits provided to approximately 230 affected former employees; the remaining $2.7M severance liability is substantially payable in 2010. FY2009 pre-tax shutdown charge of $25.5M ($15.6M after-tax) comprises $9.3M cash exit costs incurred in 2009 (severance $1.1M, contract termination $6.3M, other exit/disposal $1.9M) plus $16.2M of accelerated (non-cash) depreciation; total expected cash costs for the closure are $14.1M (severance $3.0M, contract termination $9.1M, other exit/disposal $2.0M). Severance liability roll-forward: $1.9M at 2008-12-31 plus $1.1M charged, less $0.3M paid, equals $2.7M at 2009-12-31.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-062009-06Not disclosedConsumer Domestic and Consumer International — non-core personal care product lines acquired in the July 2008 Orajel Acquisitiondiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Product lines sold in June 2009 for approximately $30 million net of fees, approximating book value (no gain or charge disclosed). The lines had been made available for sale in Q4 2008 and their results were included in both consumer segments until completion. Employee headcount transferred or removed through the divestiture is not disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2302008-06-302009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announcement date reflects the Q2 2008 announcement that the facility would close during 2009; exact day not stated. Total expected closing costs of $14.1M comprise $3.0M severance, $9.1M contract termination and $2.0M other exit/disposal; $9.3M of cash costs were incurred in 2009 with $9.3M liability remaining at year-end, of which $2.7M severance is payable in 2010. Excludes $16.2M of non-cash accelerated depreciation recorded in 2009. Closure accompanied the start-up of the new York, Pennsylvania plant.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-06-302009-06-30United States and internationalConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of certain non-core personal care product lines originally acquired in the July 2008 Orajel Acquisition, completed June 2009 for approximately $30 million net of fees, approximating book value. Headcount associated with the divested lines was not disclosed.
2009-12-31otherannounced462010-01-272011-12-31United StatesCorporate — domestic defined benefit pension planUSD 22 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Board approved termination of the domestic defined benefit pension plan effective 2010-04-15; approximately 766 participants hold accrued benefits, of whom 46 are active employees (count reflects active employees only). Estimated one-time settlement expense of $20-23 million and plan contributions of $11-14 million; completion expected late 2010 or early 2011 pending regulatory approval. Charge value is the midpoint of the disclosed range.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2302008-06-012009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Closure of North Brunswick facility in conjunction with opening of York, PA plant. 230 affected former employees provided severance. Total expected costs $14.1 million.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-10-012008-12-31CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Internal reorganization of Canadian subsidiary. Employee terminations and distributor contract termination. Total cost $3.5 million. Payments completed in 2008.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2302008-04-012009-12-31New Jersey, USAConsumer DomesticUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of North Brunswick facility. Total expected cash costs $14.1 million including severance, contract termination, and other exit costs. 230 affected former employees.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-10-012008-12-31CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Internal reorganization of Canadian subsidiary. Total cost $3.5 million for employee and contract terminations. All payments made in 2008.
2009-09-25plant_closurein_progress2602008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance accrual of $3.5M as of 2009-09-25; exit and disposal costs of $7.2M; accelerated depreciation of $24.6M. New York County, PA facility began production September 2009.
2009-09-25plant_closurein_progress2602008-06-052010-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing and distribution facility. Severance costs of $3.8 million and exit/disposal costs of $7.2 million expected. Majority of severance payments to be made in 2010.
2009-06-26plant_closurein_progress2702008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance $3.9M plus exit/disposal costs $7.0M cash and $24.6M non-cash accelerated depreciation; $1.0M severance accrued in H1 2009 for a $2.9M total accrual at quarter-end. New York County, PA replacement plant expected operational by end of 2009.
2009-06-26plant_closurein_progress2702008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing and distribution facility. Includes $3.9M severance and $7.0M exit/disposal costs. $24.6M accelerated depreciation also noted.
2009-03-27plant_closurein_progress2702008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance of $4.2M plus $6.6M exit and disposal costs (cash) and $24.6M accelerated depreciation (non-cash); severance recognized ratably over service requirement, with $1.9M accrued in 2008 and an additional $0.5M accrued in Q1 2009. Replacement York County, PA facility expected operational by end of 2009.
2009-03-27plant_closurein_progress2702008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing plant. Severance and transition benefits for approximately 270 affected employees. Total expected cash costs include $4.2M severance and $6.6M exit/disposal costs.
2008-12-31plant_closurein_progress3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 300 employees to receive severance and transition benefits; $6.0M exit and disposal costs recognized in 2009-2010 and $21.0M accelerated depreciation ($8.1M recorded in 2008). New York County, Pennsylvania plant expected operational by end of 2009.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United KingdomSpecialty Productsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Brotherton Speciality Products Ltd. for $11.2M net of fees with a $3.0M pretax gain; headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-08-292008-08-29SpainConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Spanish consumer products subsidiary for $6.0M, producing a $3.5M pretax charge and a $4.0M tax benefit; headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-072008-07-07United StatesConsumer Domestic / Consumer International — OTC oral carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Del Pharmaceuticals' OTC business for $383.4M cash; headcount added not disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2008-12-31United States and internationalConsumer Domestic and Consumer International — non-core personal care product linesother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-core personal care product lines made available for sale with anticipated proceeds of about $30M; no gain or loss expected and headcount not disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 10 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company announced plans to close existing laundry detergent manufacturing plant and distribution facility in North Brunswick, NJ, in conjunction with opening new facility in York County, PA. Plans to provide severance and transition benefits to approximately 300 affected employees. Note 9 discloses total cash and non-cash costs of $10.2 million for the shutdown, including $4.7 million for severance.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United KingdomSpecialty ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold wholly-owned British subsidiary, Brotherton Speciality Products Ltd. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-08-292008-08-29SpainConsumer InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2008-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-072008-07-07United StatesConsumer DomesticItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Purchased net assets of Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Orajel Acquisition). Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 10 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced closure of North Brunswick facility in conjunction with new York County plant. Plans to provide severance and transition benefits to approximately 300 affected employees. Total costs relating to closing the complex totaled $10.2 million in 2008 (Note 9).
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-292008-02-29United KingdomSpecialty ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold wholly-owned British subsidiary, Brotherton Speciality Products Ltd. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-08-292008-08-29SpainConsumer InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2008-09-26plant_closurein_progress3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance of $4.8M plus $6.0M exit and disposal costs and $21.0M accelerated depreciation; severance recognized ratably, $1.1M accrued at quarter end; exit costs expected mainly 2009-2010. New York County, PA facility to be operational end of 2009.
2008-09-26divestiture_reductioncompletedSpainConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Consumer International subsidiary in Spain during Q3 2008 for $6.0M; pre-tax charge of $3.5M recorded in SG&A; no employee count disclosed.
2008-09-26divestiture_reductioncompletedUnited KingdomSpecialty Products Division (SPD)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Brotherton Specialty Products Ltd. in February 2008 (Q1) for $11.2M net of fees, resulting in a $3.0M pre-tax gain; no employee count disclosed. Included for completeness as a divestiture disclosed in this filing.
2008-09-26plant_closurein_progress3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced plans to close existing laundry detergent manufacturing plant and distribution facility. Severance and transition benefits for approximately 300 affected employees. Total expected cash costs include $4.8M severance and $6.0M exit/disposal costs.
2008-06-27plant_closurein_progress3002008-06-052009-12-31United States — North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer Domestic — laundry detergent manufacturing and distributionUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company plans severance and transition benefits for approximately 300 employees at the five-building North Brunswick complex, plus consideration for roles at other operations. Severance recognized ratably over service requirements ($0.3M accrued in Q2 2008). Additional cash exit and disposal costs of $6.0M are expected to be incurred in late 2009 and early 2010, and $21.0M of non-cash accelerated depreciation is being recognized over the complex's remaining life ($1.1M recorded in Q2 2008). Replacement plant in York County, Pennsylvania (~$150.0M capex) scheduled operational by end of 2009.
2008-06-27otherin_progressEuropeConsumer InternationalMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A cites severance costs at one European subsidiary as a headwind to first-half 2008 segment income; no employee count, charge amount, or timing disclosed.
2008-06-27acquisition_additioncompleted2008-07-072008-07-07United StatesConsumer Domestic — oral care / Orajel brandsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		On July 7, 2008 the Company purchased substantially all assets and certain liabilities of Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Orajel Acquisition) for $380.3M cash plus fees, funded with $250.0M of new bank debt and available cash. No headcount added disclosed; filing states the purchase was 'previously announced' but does not give the original announcement date.
2008-06-27plant_closureannounced3002008-06-052009-12-31North Brunswick, New JerseyConsumer DomesticUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of laundry detergent manufacturing plant and distribution buildings. Includes $5.0M severance and $6.0M exit/disposal costs. Accelerated depreciation of $21.0M also expected.
2008-03-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-02-012008-02-29United KingdomSpecialty Products Divisionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold wholly-owned British subsidiary Brotherton Specialty Products Ltd. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-03-28restructuringcompleted2008-03-282008-03-28EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Asset impairment charges of $5.6 million and severance costs in one of the Company's European subsidiaries. Employee count not disclosed.
2007-12-31restructuringin_progress2007-12-312008-03-31CanadaConsumer International — certain internal functionsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during the fourth quarter of 2007 (exact date not disclosed); covers severance of notified employees and termination of a distributor contract. Severance paid in early 2008 with the termination fee expected before the end of Q1 2008. Headcount affected not quantified.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-Q42008-Q1CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Internal reorganization of Canadian subsidiary. Total cost of severance and contract termination is approximately $3.5 million. All severance payments were paid in early 2008.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-Q42006EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Shutdown of small consumer products manufacturing facility in Europe announced in Q4 2005. Production ceased in early 2006. Charge included write-off of equipment and leasehold improvements and severance. Affected employees terminated when production ceased.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-Q42008-03-31CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Internal reorganization of Canadian subsidiary functions; severance and contract termination costs of $3.5 million charged to Consumer International segment. Severance payments paid in early 2008.
2007-09-28restructuringannounced2007-09-28CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Internal reorganization of functions at the Canadian subsidiary; severance notices issued to certain employees and a verbal agreement reached with one distributor to terminate its distribution contract. Total cost approximately $4.0 million, charged to Consumer International. No employee count disclosed.
2007-09-28restructuringannounced2007-09-28CanadaConsumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Internal reorganization of Canadian subsidiary functions; employees notified of severance and distributor contract terminated. Total cost approx $4.0 million.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-08-072006-08-07Primarily United StatesConsumer Domestic (US operations); Consumer International (foreign operations)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of substantially all net assets of Orange Glo International (asset purchase agreement dated 2006-07-14) for $325.4M plus ~$4.4M fees, adding OXICLEAN, KABOOM and ORANGE GLO brands. Headcount acquired not disclosed; manufacturing of most products expected to transfer to existing plants in H2 2007.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted20052006EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Small consumer products plant; announced Q4 2005, production ceased early 2006 and affected employees terminated at that time. Charge recorded in fiscal 2005 includes $1.9M severance and $4.5M manufacturing equipment/leasehold write-offs. Headcount affected not disclosed; facility converted to administrative offices.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted20052006-03-31EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Shutdown of a small consumer products plant announced and approved in Q4 2005; charge recorded in 2005 (including $4.5M asset write-off and $1.9M severance). Production ceased in early 2006 and affected employees were terminated at that time; no employee count disclosed. Charge is prior-year, not a FY2006 charge.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-07-142006-08-07United StatesConsumer Domesticbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price $325.4M plus ~$4.4M fees; acquired business had ~$200.0M of 2005 sales. Headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-10-012006-12-31United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 1 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Chicago manufacturing facility sold in Q4 2006 at net book value; $1.3M charge recorded for net present value of a shortfall penalty under a seven-year supply agreement with the purchaser. Workforce impact not disclosed; manufacturing continues at the site under the supply agreement. Announcement date approximated to Q4 2006.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-Q42006-Q1EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Shutdown of small consumer products manufacturing facility in Europe. Charge includes $4.5M write-off and $1.9M severance. Production ceased early 2006. Employees terminated when production ceased.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted20062006United StatesConsumer DomesticItem_2_Properties
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sold manufacturing facility in Chicago, Illinois. Entered into long-term supply agreement with purchaser.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-10-012006-03-31EuropeConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced Q4 2005; production ceased early 2006. Charge includes $4.5M asset write-off and $1.9M severance. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2006-09-29acquisition_additioncompleted2006-08-07United StatesConsumer Domestic / Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed acquisition of Orange Glo International net assets for ~$326.0M plus ~$4.1M fees; no employee headcount added disclosed. Related: Q2 2006 reacquisition of Xtra/Nice N' Fluffy Canada distribution rights from USA Detergents for $7.0M, also without disclosed headcount.
2006-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2006-06-30CanadaConsumer DomesticUSD 7 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reacquired Canadian distribution rights for Xtra detergent and Nice N' Fluffy softener from USAD late in Q2 2006; purchase price plus up to $2.5M performance payment. No employee count disclosed.
2006-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2006-08-07United StatesConsumer DomesticUSD 326 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed 2006-08-07 on net assets of Orange Glo International (OxiClean, Kaboom, Orange Glo); ~$326.0M cash plus fees, funded with $250.0M credit facility addition and cash. No employee count disclosed.
2005-12-31plant_closureannounced20052006Barcelona, SpainConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced during the fourth quarter of 2005 with regulatory approval received; production scheduled to cease in the early part of Q1 2006. Charge comprises approximately $4.5M write-off of manufacturing equipment and leasehold improvements plus a $1.9M severance charge; an additional ~$0.8M of severance, equipment relocation and other costs anticipated in 2006. Employees will be terminated when production ceases and severance paid at that time; facility to be used as a distribution warehouse pending a long-term use decision expected mid-to-late 2006. Item 1 and the properties footnote confirm the Barcelona operation closure, with continued Spanish marketing/sales and manufacturing shifting to UK facilities or third-party contract manufacturers in Spain. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2005-12-31plant_closureannounced2006-03-31Barcelona, SpainConsumer International — personal care products manufacturingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced late in 2005 with regulatory approval received in Q4 2005; charge comprises $4.5M equipment and leasehold write-off plus $1.9M severance. Production ceases in Q1 2006; facility retained as distribution warehouse. Additional 2006 costs of about $0.8M anticipated. No employee count disclosed; severance paid when production ceases.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-012005-04-30MexicoConsumer Internationalother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell the Mexico manufacturing plant signed January 2005; sale closed end of April 2005 for approximately $2.4M net of costs. New owner manufactures products for the Company. No headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-10-312005-10-31United States and Canada (over 80% of business sales)Consumer Domestic — oral carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired SPINBRUSH battery-operated toothbrush business from Procter & Gamble for $75.0M cash plus up to $30.0M performance-based payments; business had approximately $110.0M sales for the year ended June 30, 2005. No employee count disclosed; transition period expected to complete by mid-2006.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-09-022005-09-02South America (Brazil)Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchased a skin care brand for approximately $4.3M, allocated to intangible assets. No headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31othercompleted2005-11Colonial Heights, Virginia, United StatesConsumer Domestic — condom manufacturingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Hourly workers at the facility elected representation by the International Machinists Union in November 2005; labor agreement negotiations to commence in 2006. No headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31plant_closureannounced2005-12-312006-03-31SpainConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Late 2005 decision to close manufacturing operation in Barcelona, Spain in 2006. $6.4 million restructuring charge recorded in Q4 2005 includes severance and asset impairment. Employees to be terminated when production ceases.
2005-12-31plant_closureannounced2005-12-312006-03-31SpainConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Late 2005 decision to close Barcelona manufacturing operation in 2006. $6.4M charge recorded in Q4 2005 includes $4.5M asset write-off and $1.9M severance. Employees to be terminated when production ceases.
2005-09-30plant_closureannounced2005-09-302005-12-31International (location not specified)Consumer International — consumer packaged goods plantsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Estimated closure costs of $5.0 million to $7.0 million covering severance and asset impairment; closure subject to regulatory approval expected by end of 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-10-31United StatesConsumer Domestic — SpinBrush toothbrush businessUSD 75 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price of $75.0 million cash at closing plus an inventory settlement and contingent payments of up to $30.0 million; funded from available cash. Headcount added not disclosed; announcement date not stated in filing.
2005-09-30plant_closureannounced2005-09-302005-12-31InternationalConsumer InternationalUSD 6 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closure of consumer packaged goods plant; costs include severance and asset impairment charges estimated between $5.0 million and $7.0 million.
2005-04-01plant_closurecompleted2005-012005-04MexicoConsumer Internationalother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement signed January 2005 to sell the Mexico manufacturing plant; sale closed at the end of April 2005 (after quarter end), net proceeds of approximately $2.3 million. No employee count disclosed; new owner will continue manufacturing for the Company.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-05-282004-05-28United States and internationalConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in Armkel LLC from Kelso affiliates for about $262 million on May 28, 2004 and merged Armkel into the Company; Armkel results were consolidated into the Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments. Headcount added through the consolidation is not quantified. For context, Selected Financial Data shows year-end employees of 3,741 (2004) versus 2,266 (2003).
2004-12-31othercompletedUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		MD&A cites $4 million of severance costs among drivers of the 2004 increase in selling, general and administrative expenses; the underlying workforce action and affected headcount are not described. The same passage also cites termination costs for one of the Company's foreign subsidiary pension plans.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-05-282004-05-28United States and international marketsConsumer Domestic and Consumer Internationalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired the remaining 50% of Armkel, LLC from Kelso & Company affiliates for approximately $262 million and merged Armkel into the Company; Armkel employees consolidated from May 29, 2004. Headcount added not disclosed; year-end employee count rose from 2,266 (2003) to approximately 3,800 (2004).
2004-12-31restructuringcompletedInternational (foreign subsidiary)Consumer InternationalUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A cites approximately $4 million of severance costs together with termination costs for a foreign subsidiary's pension plan within the 2004 SG&A increase; employees affected not disclosed and the $4 million is not split between severance and pension termination.
2004-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2005-01MexicoConsumer Internationalother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Letter of intent signed in January 2005 to sell the Mexico City manufacturing plant (expected net proceeds approximately $2.3 million); plant continues operations under the new owner. A $0.8 million write-down to net realizable value was recorded in Q4 2004 when the facility was classified as held for sale. Headcount not disclosed.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-05-282004-05-28GlobalConsumer Domestic, Consumer InternationalItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired remaining 50% interest in Armkel, LLC. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed, but total employee count increased from 2,266 in 2003 to 3,741 in 2004.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-10-012004-12-31United States, CanadaConsumer DomesticItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired oral care business assets from Conopco/Unilever. Integration completed in latter part of 2004. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2004-04-02acquisition_additionannounced2004-05-062004-05-30United StatesArmkel LLCsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-binding understanding to buy Kelso's 50% interest in Armkel LLC for about $254 million; no employee count or workforce impact disclosed. Closing conditioned on financing of $640 million in medium-term facilities.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-09-28Primarily United States (acquired Carter-Wallace consumer operations)Armkel LLC — acquired Carter-Wallace consumer products businessrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Reorganization plan launched upon the September 28, 2001 acquisition of the Carter-Wallace consumer business; severance accrual covers executives, administrative support and corporate functions. Filer states the plan was substantially completed in 2003, except for certain long-term benefit obligations and environmental remediation. During 2003, severance payments of $3.21 million were made and a $0.93 million reserve adjustment (a re-assessment of estimated termination costs) reduced goodwill, leaving a severance reserve of $1.86 million at December 31, 2003. No new severance expense was recorded in 2003 and no employee count was disclosed.
2003-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-122003-02-20ItalyArmkel LLC — International consumer products (reported as discontinued operations)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Armkel signed a definitive agreement at the end of December 2002 to sell its Italian subsidiary to a buyer group including local management and private equity investors; the sale closed February 20, 2003 for proceeds of $22.6 million with an after-tax gain of approximately $1.9 million. A $0.5 million guarantee reserve was recorded for indemnification obligations to the buyer. Headcount affected was not disclosed.
2003-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-10-202004-12-31United States (including Puerto Rico) and CanadaC&D Consumer — Personal Care (oral care)USD 104 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of MENTADENT, PEPSODENT, AIM brands and CLOSE-UP license from Conopco/Unilever for approximately $104 million cash plus $5-12 million performance payments; acquired headcount not disclosed. Integration of sales, marketing and accounting completed January 2004; manufacturing transfer to Lakewood, NJ expected to finish in latter part of 2004.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress2001-09-28United StatesArmkel LLC — acquired Carter-Wallace consumer businessother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated at the 2001-09-28 acquisition; plan finalized in 2002 and substantially completed in 2003. Severance payments of $3.2 million were made during fiscal 2003, leaving a $1.9 million reserve at year-end; employees affected not disclosed. Disclosed in the financial statements of Armkel, LLC, a non-consolidated subsidiary filed as part of this report.
2003-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2002-12-312003-02-20ItalyArmkel LLC — Internationaldiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Armkel's Italian subsidiary completed 2003-02-20 for $22.6 million with an after-tax gain of approximately $1.9 million; headcount removed not disclosed. Reported as discontinued operations in all periods.
2003-09-26acquisition_additionannounced2003-10-202003-10-20United States and CanadaConsumer Products — Oral CareUSD 104 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of four Unilever oral care brands (Mentadent, Pepsodent, Aim, Close-Up license); no employee count disclosed. Additional performance-based payments of $5–12 million over eight years. Acquired results not included in the quarter.
2002-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-012002-01United States (Oskaloosa, Iowa)Specialty Products — Animal NutritionUSD 8 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase price paid in 2002 was about $7.8M net of cash acquired; earn-out payments of $3.4M (Feb 2003) and up to $8.6M (2004) follow. No headcount disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompleted2002-09-30United States (Cranbury, New Jersey)Consumer Products — Personal Care (Armkel integration)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Former Carter-Wallace plant shut down in Q3 2002, materially completing the Armkel consumer-products integration; antiperspirant/depilatory production transferred to Lakewood, NJ. No headcount or charge disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompleted2002-12-31Canada (Ontario)Distribution / warehousingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		36,000 sq. ft. Canadian distribution center closed during 2002 and listed for sale; no headcount or charge disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompleted2002-12-31United States (Winsted, Connecticut)Consumer Products — Lambert Kay hardware lineUSD 1 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Manufacturing facility sold during 2002 for $1.25M, approximating book value, following the 2001 decision to discontinue the hardware product line. No headcount disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompletedCranbury, New JerseyConsumer ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Materially completed with the shut down of the former Carter-Wallace facility in Cranbury, New Jersey in the third quarter of 2002. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2002-12-31plant_closurecompletedOntario, CanadaDistributionItem_2_Properties
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Distribution center closed in 2002 and is currently for sale. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2002-09-27voluntary_separationcompleted12002-10-042002-09-30United StatesLegal (Corporate)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary resigned and retired effective 2002-09-30; agreement executed 2002-10-04. Includes a three-year post-retirement consulting arrangement with annual fees of $225,000, $112,500 and $56,250 for consulting years 1-3.
2002-06-28restructuringin_progress2000-01-01Syracuse, N.Y.Manufacturing and SalesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Residual severance and site clearance costs from 2000 Syracuse shutdown and sales force reorganization. Outstanding reserve balance was $1.2 million as of June 28, 2002.
2002-03-29restructuringin_progress2000-01-01Syracuse, N.Y.Manufacturing and Sales ForceUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Original 2000 charge included $5.5M severance for Syracuse shutdown and sales force reorganization. Q1 2002 payments of $0.056M reduced reserve.
2002-03-29acquisition_additioncompleted2002-01-01Oskaloosa, IowaSpecialty ProductsUSD 8 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Biovance Technologies, Inc. in January 2002 for $7.7M net of cash. Headcount not disclosed.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompleted1402000-07-012001-03-31United States — Syracuse, New YorkConsumer Products — liquid laundry detergent manufacturingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance charge of $5.5M (incl. $2.2M pension amendment) recorded in Q3 2000 for ~140 employees; plant physically closed end of Q1 2001. Charge also covered sales force reorganization. Total one-time cost ~$25M including $14.3M facility write-down.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer Products — laundry detergentsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of USA Detergents, Inc. for $7/share; total transaction cost ~$125M after divestiture of non-laundry assets. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-282001-09-28United States and CanadaConsumer Products — anti-perspirant and pet carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Arrid anti-perspirant and Lambert Kay pet care businesses outright for ~$128M; Armkel JV acquired remainder for ~$611M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompleted2000-09-012001-03-31Syracuse, New YorkConsumer ProductsUSD 22 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Syracuse plant closed in early 2001 as part of ARMUS joint venture implementation. Pre-tax charge of $21.9 million recorded in 2000. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of USA Detergents, Inc. completed May 25, 2001. Headcount impact not explicitly quantified.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-282001-09-28United States and CanadaConsumer ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Carter-Wallace consumer products business (including Armkel joint venture) completed September 28, 2001. Headcount impact not explicitly quantified.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompleted2000-09-302001-03-31Syracuse, New YorkConsumer ProductsUSD 22 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Syracuse plant closed in early 2001. Pre-tax charge of $21.9 million recorded in 2000. Includes severance and facility write-down. Specific employee count not disclosed in this filing.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of USA Detergents, Inc. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-282001-09-28United States and CanadaConsumer ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Arrid Anti-Perspirant and Lambert Kay Pet Care businesses from Carter-Wallace. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2001-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer Products — Laundrybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired USA Detergents, Inc. for $7/share all-cash; total transaction cost estimated at ~$135M including debt assumption. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesNon-laundry consumer products (USAD)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Divested USAD's non-laundry business (<20% of USAD sales) to former USAD executives; C&D retained 20% equity in USA Metro, Inc. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-28acquisition_additioncompleted2001-09-282001-09-28United StatesConsumer Products — Antiperspirant and Pet Carebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired Carter-Wallace's U.S. antiperspirant and pet care businesses for ~$128M; ArmKel JV acquired remaining consumer products for $611M. Closed on last day of Q3; results not included in consolidated statements. No headcount disclosed.
2001-09-28plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesPlant and warehouse operationsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges of $1.4M incurred in 2001 related to start-up of the ARMUS joint venture. No employee count or facility identified for 2001 charges.
2001-09-28restructuringin_progress2000-01-01Syracuse, New YorkManufacturing and SalesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges incurred in Q3 2001 related to Syracuse facility shutdown and sales force reorganization initiated in 2000.
2001-06-29acquisition_additioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer Products — Laundrybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of USA Detergents, Inc. for $7/share, total transaction cost ~$135M. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2001-06-29divestiture_reductioncompleted2001-05-252001-05-25United StatesConsumer Products — Non-laundry businessbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		USAD's non-laundry business (<20% of USAD sales) divested to former USAD executives; new entity USA Metro, Inc. No employee count disclosed.
2001-06-29restructuringin_progressUnited StatesManufacturing / Distribution — Armus JV integrationUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges of $1.4M in first half of 2001 related to Armus JV start-up; additional $1.6M integration costs expected over next 12 months. No employee counts disclosed.
2001-06-29acquisition_additionannounced2001-05-082001-09-30United States and internationalConsumer Products — Antiperspirant, pet care, and ArmKel JVother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Carter-Wallace consumer products business for $739M total. Expected to close late Q3 2001. No employee headcount disclosed.
2001-06-29plant_closurecompletedSyracuse, New York, United StatesManufacturingUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Syracuse NY facility shutdown recorded during 2000 with $21.9M pre-tax charge including $14.3M write-down, $2.1M site clearance, $5.5M severance. Reserves of $5.7M remaining at June 29, 2001. No employee count disclosed.
2001-06-29restructuringin_progress2000-01-01Sales forceUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance charge related to sales force reorganization announced in 2000.
2001-06-29plant_closurein_progress2000-01-01Syracuse, N.Y.ManufacturingUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Book write-down of Syracuse manufacturing facility announced in 2000.
2001-06-29plant_closurein_progress2000-01-01Manufacturing and WarehousingUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges incurred in the first half of 2001 related to Armus joint venture start-up.
2001-03-30plant_closurein_progressSyracuse, N.Y., United StatesManufacturingUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Book write-down of the Syracuse manufacturing facility, part of a $21.9 million pre-tax 2000 charge; no employee count disclosed.
2001-03-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesManufacturing; SalesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance charge covering the Syracuse shutdown and a sales force reorganization; severance reserve of $4.4 million remained at 2001-03-30, no headcount disclosed.
2001-03-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesConsumer — laundry (ARMUS joint venture)USD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges incurred in Q1 2001 tied to ARMUS venture start-up; further integration costs of about $1.6 million expected over the following 9 months.
2001-03-30acquisition_additionannounced2001-04-022001-06-30United StatesConsumer — laundry productsUSD 120 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire USA Detergents for $7 per share in cash; total transaction cost estimated at about $120 million including assumed debt; no headcount disclosed.
2001-03-30acquisition_additionannounced2001-05-082001-09-30United States and internationalConsumer products (antiperspirant, pet care, and ArmKel joint venture)USD 739 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Carter-Wallace consumer products business with Kelso & Company for $739 million including assumed debt; no headcount disclosed.
2001-03-30restructuringin_progress2000-01-012001-12-31United StatesManufacturing and SalesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plant and warehouse shutdown charges incurred in Q1 2001 related to Syracuse facility shutdown and sales force reorganization. Total one-time cost estimated at $27 million.
2001-03-30acquisition_additionannounced2001-04-022001-06-30United StatesConsumer ProductsUSD 120 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Definitive agreement to acquire USA Detergents, Inc. for $7 per share. Transaction expected to close late in Q2 2001.
2001-03-30acquisition_additionannounced2001-05-082001-09-30GlobalConsumer ProductsUSD 739 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Definitive agreement to acquire consumer products business of Carter-Wallace, Inc. in partnership with Kelso & Company. Transaction expected to close late in Q3 2001.
2000-12-31plant_closurein_progress1402000-09-302001-03-31United States — Syracuse, New YorkConsumer Products — liquid laundry detergent manufacturing; sales force reorganizationUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $21.9M includes $14.3M facility write-down, $2.1M site clearance, and $5.5M severance (incl. $2.2M pension amendment) covering ~140 employees across Syracuse shutdown and sales force reorganization. Further $1.9M depreciation and ~$3M integration costs expected over next 9–12 months, bringing total one-time cost to ~$27M. Announcement date approximate — disclosed as Q3 2000.
2000-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-10-011999-12-31United StatesConsumer Products — bathroom cleaners (CLEAN SHOWER, SCRUB FREE, DELICARE brands)USD 54 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of CLEAN SHOWER and SCRUB FREE brands completed Q4 1999 for ~$53.7M; headcount added not disclosed. Included here as prior-year acquisition whose full-year impact on 2000 operations is noted in MD&A.
2000-12-31plant_closureannounced1402000-09-302001-03-31Syracuse, New YorkConsumer Products / ManufacturingUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $21.9 million recorded in Q3 2000 for Syracuse plant shutdown. Includes $5.5 million severance charge for approximately 140 people. Plant scheduled to close in early 2001.
2000-12-31plant_closureannounced1402000-09-302001-03-31Syracuse, New YorkConsumer ProductsUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pre-tax charge of $21.9 million recorded in Q3 2000 for Syracuse plant shutdown. Includes $5.5 million severance for approx 140 people. Plant scheduled to close early 2001.
2000-09-29plant_closurein_progress2000-06-14Syracuse, New York, United StatesManufacturingUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Book write-down of the Syracuse manufacturing facility following the ARMUS joint venture formation. No employee count disclosed.
2000-09-29restructuringin_progress2000-06-14United StatesCorporate / SalesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance charge covering both the Syracuse shutdown and a sales force reorganization. No employee count disclosed. Additional $2.1M charge for carrying and site clearance costs; further $1.9M accelerated depreciation and ~$3M integration costs expected over next 9–12 months, bringing total one-time cost to approximately $27M.
2000-09-29restructuringin_progress2000-09-29Syracuse, N.Y.ManufacturingUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Book write-down of Syracuse manufacturing facility.
2000-09-29restructuringin_progress2000-09-29Syracuse, N.Y.ManufacturingUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Potential carrying and site clearance costs.
2000-09-29restructuringin_progress2000-09-29United StatesSales & MarketingUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance related to Syracuse shutdown and sales force reorganization.
2000-03-31plant_closurein_progressToothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge recorded during 1999 for a planned plant shutdown; severance reserve rolled from $268K (Dec 31, 1999) to $242K (Mar 31, 2000) after $26K of payments. No employee count, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2000-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 242 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Outstanding reserve balance for severance and other charges related to a planned plant shutdown (toothpaste and powder laundry detergent production) initiated in 1999.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted741999-06-301999-09-30Greenville, South Carolina, United StatesConsumer Products — Oral & Personal Care (dentifrice manufacturing)USD 1,695 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Dentifrice production relocated to Lakewood, NJ; Greenville facility closed in Q3 1999 and listed for sale. Total pre-tax charge of $6,617K includes $4,922K fixed asset impairment and $1,695K severance and other charges for 74 production-related individuals. Announcement date approximate (mid-year 1999 per MD&A).
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-06-301999-06-30BrazilSpecialty Products — Specialty Chemicalsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ownership of QGN (Quimica Geral do Nordeste S.A.) increased from 40% to 75% in Q2 1999; subsidiary consolidated from May 1999. Purchase price approximately $9.1M. No employee headcount disclosed for QGN.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-311999-12-31United StatesConsumer Products — Laundry & Household Cleanersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of CLEAN SHOWER and SCRUB FREE bathroom cleaner brands (plus DELICARE) for approximately $55.2M in Q4 1999. Brand/asset acquisition; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-12-31othercompleted1999-01-311999-01-31United StatesSpecialty Products — Specialty CleanersMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Formation of ArmaKleen Company joint venture with Safety-Kleen Corp. (50/50) in January 1999; Specialty Cleaners business deconsolidated and accounted for under equity method. No employee headcount disclosed for transferred operations.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompletedSouth CarolinaConsumer ProductsItem 2. Properties
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company closed Greenville, SC facility during 1999; currently for sale. No specific headcount disclosed for this closure.
1999-12-31restructuringcompleted74United StatesProductionUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $6.6 million for impairment and other items related to plant shutdown late in 1999, including rationalization of toothpaste and powder laundry detergent production. Severance charge specifically for 74 production-related individuals.
1999-12-31restructuringcompleted741999-12-311999-12-31United StatesProductionUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance charge for 74 production related individuals associated with plant shutdown and rationalization of toothpaste and powder laundry detergent production.
1999-12-31plant_closurecompleted1999-12-311999-12-31South CarolinaManufacturingItem_2_Properties
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company closed Greenville, South Carolina facility during 1999 after relocating dentifrice manufacturing to Lakewood, New Jersey.
1999-10-01plant_closurein_progress1999-12-31United StatesToothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $6.2M for a planned plant shutdown late in 1999, including $4.612M fixed asset impairment (fully reserved at quarter end) and $1.578M severance and other charges, of which $0.438M remained in reserves. No employee count disclosed; announcement date stated only as 'previously announced'.
1999-10-01acquisition_additioncompletedBrazilBicarbonate/carbonate-related chemical operations (QGN)USD 9 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		On 1999-05-07 the Company purchased an additional 35% interest in two Brazilian chemical companies, raising ownership to 75%; results now consolidated. No headcount added disclosed.
1999-10-01acquisition_additionannounced1999-10-28United StatesBathroom cleaners (CLEAN SHOWER, SCRUB FREE, DELICARE brands)USD 55 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter announcement of two brand acquisitions subject to FTC approval, financed via lines of credit. No headcount disclosed.
1999-10-01restructuringin_progress1999-10-01toothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 6,190 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pre-tax charge of $6.2 million for impairment and certain other items relating to a planned plant shutdown late in 1999. Includes fixed asset impairment of $4.6 million and severance/other charges of $1.6 million.
1999-07-02plant_closureannounced1999-12-31United StatesConsumer — toothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $5.8M for impairment and other items tied to a planned plant shutdown late in 1999; includes $4.612M fixed asset impairment and $1.143M severance and other charges (reserve balance $1.323M at period end). No employee count disclosed; announcement date stated only as 'previously announced'.
1999-07-02restructuringin_progress1999-12-31toothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 5,755 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pre-tax charge of $5.8 million for impairment and certain other items relating to a planned plant shutdown late in 1999. Includes $4.6 million fixed asset impairment and $1.1 million severance and other charges.
1999-04-02plant_closureannounced1999-12-31United StatesToothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 708 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Planned plant shutdown late in 1999; total pre-tax charge $5.3M including $4,612K fixed asset impairment and $708K severance and other charges. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
1999-04-02restructuringannounced1999-04-021999-12-31toothpaste and powder laundry detergent productionUSD 5,320 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge relates to planned plant shutdown late in 1999 including rationalization of production. Includes $4.6M fixed asset impairment and $0.7M severance. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-12-311998-12-31VenezuelaSpecialty ProductsUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closed sodium bicarbonate facility in Venezuela; pre-tax write-off of $2.766M including ~$200K severance. Net charge ~$600K after tax benefits. No employee count disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closureannounced1999-01-311999-12-31United StatesConsumer Products — Oral Caresubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced January 1999 plan to close Greenville, SC dentifrice facility and relocate equipment to Lakewood, NJ. Expected completion late 1999. No employee count disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-291998-01-29United StatesConsumer Products — LaundryUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired TOSS 'N SOFT Dryer Sheets brand from The Dial Corporation for ~$5.3M. No headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-07-151998-07-15United StatesConsumer Products — Personal CareUSD 9 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchased Lakewood, NJ manufacturing facility and machinery from Fluid Packaging Co. for ~$9.0M. No headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-261998-01-26United KingdomSpecialty ProductsUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Brotherton Speciality Products subsidiary purchased Kingston Chemical Ltd. for ~$1.7M, allocated to intangible assets. No headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced1999-01-311999-03-31United StatesSpecialty Products — Specialty CleanersUSD 2 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sold ARMEX Cleaning and Coating Removal Systems equipment business to U.S. Filter for ~$1.5M. Business had 1998 sales of $1.9M and was unprofitable. No headcount disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-12-311998-12-31VenezuelaSpecialty ProductsUSD 3 (millions)Item 1. Business / Note 12
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company closed sodium bicarbonate plant in Venezuela in Q4 1998. Pre-tax write-off of $2.8 million included property, plant, equipment, inventory, and approximately $200,000 in severance and related costs. Specific employee count not disclosed.
1998-12-31plant_closurecompleted1998-12-311998-12-31VenezuelaSpecialty ProductsUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closed sodium bicarbonate plant in Venezuela in Q4 1998. Pre-tax write-off of $2.8 million including approximately $200,000 of severance and related costs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
1998-03-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-261998-01-26Brotherton Speciality Products (specialty chemicals)USD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Kingston Chemical Ltd., a potassium-based airport de-icing fluid supplier, for approximately $1,700,000; no headcount disclosed.
1998-03-27acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-291998-01-29Consumer productsUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of TOSS N' SOFT Dryer Sheets from The Dial Corporation for approximately $5,300,000; no headcount disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-31United States (London, OH)Consumer Products — household cleaning brandsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of five household cleaning brands (BRILLO, PARSONS/BO-PEEP, CAMEO, RAIN DROPS, SNO BOL) plus London, OH plant from The Dial Corporation for approximately $31 million, closed late August 1997; headcount added not disclosed.
1997-12-31acquisition_additionannounced1998-03-31United States (London, OH)Consumer Products — dryer sheetssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement in Q1 1998 to purchase TOSS 'N SOFT Dryer Sheets and a production line at the London, OH facility from The Dial Corporation for approximately $5.3 million; headcount not disclosed.
1997-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1997-12-31United States (Syracuse, NY)Specialty Products — ammonium bicarbonateItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One-acre Syracuse site where ammonium bicarbonate was produced (production ceased 1996) was sold in 1997; associated headcount impact not disclosed.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted1996Green River, Wyoming, United StatesManufacturing — sodium bicarbonate plantMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plant workforce reduced by 10 percent through an early-retirement program during 1996. Plant-level headcount not disclosed, so absolute count and company-wide percentage cannot be determined.
1996-12-31plant_closureannounced1997-01-22United StatesHousehold products — powder laundry detergent manufacturingMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company disclosed it was close to a decision to consolidate powder detergent production from two plants to one, beginning mid-1997. Per Item 1, its powder detergent plants are Syracuse, NY and Green River, WY. Decision still pending at report date; no headcount impact quantified.
1996-12-31plant_closurecompleted1996Syracuse, New York, United StatesSpecialty products — ammonium bicarbonate manufacturingother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Ammonium bicarbonate production ceased during 1996 in a 14,000 sq ft building adjacent to the main Syracuse plant; requirements shifted to imports from the Brotherton Chemicals Ltd. (UK) subsidiary and other manufacturers. No workforce impact quantified in the filing.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompletedGreen River, Wyoming, United StatesManufacturingMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During 1996 the Green River plant workforce was reduced by 10 percent through an early-retirement program; the 10 percent relates to the plant workforce, not the consolidated total, and no absolute count or charge is disclosed.
1996-12-31restructuringannounced1997-06-30United StatesConsumer Products — powder laundry detergent productionMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company was nearing a decision to consolidate powder laundry detergent production from two plants into one beginning mid-1997; no employee counts or charges disclosed as of the filing date.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted1996-01-011996-12-31Green River, WyomingManufacturingMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reduced workforce at Green River plant by 10% through an early-retirement program.
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted601995-01-011995-12-31United StatesCorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		1995 pre-tax restructuring charge of $4.0 million for workforce reduction program resulting in layoff of approx. 60 employees and fixed asset write-off.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted10%1996Green River, WyomingManufacturingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduced workforce at Green River, Wyoming plant by 10 percent through an early-retirement program.
1996-06-28restructuringin_progressUSD 1,316 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Payments of $1.3 million made during the six months ended June 28, 1996, against reserves for fixed asset removal, severance, and other costs related to 1993-1994 programs.
1996-03-29restructuringin_progressrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year cost reduction program (1993-1995 charges) still running; no employee counts disclosed. Reserve roll-forward: $3,556K at 1995-12-31, $875K of disposals/payments during the quarter (including $839K severance), $2,681K remaining at 1996-03-29, held in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
1996-03-29restructuringin_progressUSD 839 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Payments of $839k for severance and related costs during Q1 1996 as part of ongoing cost reduction program.
1995-12-31layoffin_progress601995-07-271996-12-31United States — primarily Princeton, New Jersey (corporate headquarters)Corporate overhead / general and administrativeUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Second stage of an overhead-trimming program implemented July 27, 1995 per the annual report narrative, reducing the workforce by approximately 60 people, primarily at the Princeton, NJ headquarters. The $3.5M workforce charge plus a $0.5M fixed-asset write-off for the abandoned headquarters expansion produced a $4.0M pre-tax restructuring charge. The reserve roll-forward shows $3,554 thousand of severance-and-related charges in 1995, $3,943 thousand of payments, and a $1,765 thousand severance reserve remaining at December 31, 1995; charges expected to be recognized through operating cash flows over the ensuing twelve months, with the restructuring expected complete by end of 1996. Headcount reduction itself was implemented in 1995. A separate 62-person reduction occurred in September 1994 (prior-year action, excluded here).
1995-12-31plant_closureannounced1996Syracuse, New York, United StatesAmmonium bicarbonate manufacturingother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Ammonium bicarbonate production, carried out in a 14,000 square foot building on a one-acre site adjacent to the Syracuse plant, will cease during 1996; requirements will be imported from the Brotherton Chemicals Ltd. U.K. subsidiary and other manufacturers. No affected-employee count, announcement date, or associated charge disclosed.
1995-12-31restructuringin_progress601995-07-271996-12-31United StatesCorporate headquarters (Princeton, NJ)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pre-tax charge of $4.0M: $3.5M workforce reduction (60 employees) plus $0.5M fixed asset write-off for planned Princeton HQ expansion. Restructuring expected complete by end of 1996. Second stage of overhead reduction program; a prior reduction of 62 employees occurred in September 1994.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted601995-07-271996-12-31Princeton, New JerseyCorporate HeadquartersUSD 4 (millions)Item 1. Business - Employees / Note 13. Restructuring Charges
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Workforce reduction of approximately 60 people implemented July 27, 1995. Charge of $3.5 million for workforce restructuring plus $0.5 million for fixed asset write-off. Total pre-tax charge $4.0 million. Expected completion by end of 1996.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted601995-07-271996-12-31Princeton, New JerseyCorporate HeadquartersUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reduction of approximately 60 employees and write-off of fixed assets related to planned headquarters expansion. Pre-tax charge of $4.0 million ($3.5 million workforce, $0.5 million assets).
1995-09-29layoffin_progress60United StatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced during the third quarter of 1995 (exact date not disclosed). Charge comprises $3.5 million severance for the layoff plus $0.5 million write-off of fixed assets from the Princeton, N.J. headquarters expansion. Filer expects the workforce-reduction charge to be recognized through operating cash flows over the ensuing twelve months. Total headcount not disclosed, so percent of workforce cannot be computed.
1995-09-29layoffin_progress601995-09-291996-09-29United StatesCorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Immediate layoff of approximately 60 people to reduce operating costs; charge recognized through operating cash flows over ensuing twelve months.
1995-09-29restructuringcompleted1995-09-291995-09-29Princeton, N.J.CorporateUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Write-off of fixed assets relating to the expansion of the Princeton, N.J. headquarter facility.