Clorox Co.: The Oakland-based maker of household...

Clorox Co.: The Oakland-based maker of household grocery products said earnings for the year ended June 30 were down 6.4% to $124.1 million. The results included a one-time charge of $21.4 million for the anticipated loss from the planned sale of its paint and stain business. Sales rose 17.6% to $1.36 billion.