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Divestiture
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Divestiture Divestiture
On July 2, 2018, we sold the Comet®, Spic and Span®, Chore Boy®, Chlorinol® and Cinch® brands, as well as associated
inventory. These brands represented our Household Cleaning segment.

As a result of this transaction, we received proceeds of approximately $65.9 million and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of $1.3 million. The net proceeds were used to repay debt. 

The following table sets forth the components of the assets sold and the pre-tax gain recognized on the sale in July 2018:
(In thousands)July 2, 2018
Components of assets sold:
Inventory$6,644  
Property, plant and equipment, net653  
Goodwill6,245  
Intangible assets, net49,315  
Assets sold62,857  
Total purchase price received65,912  
(3,055) 
Costs to sell1,771  
Pre-tax gain on divestiture$(1,284)