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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-11-271831
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20111011
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20111014
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20111014

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WD 40 CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000105132
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS [2890]
		IRS NUMBER:				951797918
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-06936
		FILM NUMBER:		111142322

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1061 CUDAHY PL
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6192751400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1061 CUDAHY PLACE
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92110
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="4"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October&nbsp;11, 2011 </B></FONT></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>1061 Cudahy Place, San Diego, California 92110 </B></FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:13%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On October&nbsp;11, 2011 John C. Adams, Jr. delivered written notice to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of WD-40 Company (the &#147;Company&#148;) that he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the next annual meeting of stockholders. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:13%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On October&nbsp;11, 2011 the Board of Directors of the Company announced that Mr.&nbsp;Gregory&nbsp;A. Sandfort was elected as a director of WD-40 Company. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort is President and Chief
Merchandising Officer of Tractor Supply Company. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort was elected to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors created by approval of a resolution to increase the authorized number of directors from eight to nine. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has
been appointed to serve as a member of the Corporate Governance and Finance Committees of the Board of Directors. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has also been nominated for election as a director at the next annual meeting of stockholders. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:13%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has entered into an Indemnity Agreement with the Company in the form attached as Exhibit 10(d) to the Company&#146;s
annual report on Form 10-K filed October&nbsp;25, 2007. For his service as a director from the date of his election to the next annual meeting of stockholders, Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort is entitled to compensation in accordance with the terms of the WD-40
Directors&#146; Compensation Policy and Election Plan adopted by the Company&#146;s Board of Directors on October&nbsp;11, 2011. Accordingly, Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has received a restricted stock unit (&#147;RSU&#148;) award covering 1,097 shares of the
Company&#146;s common stock having a fair market value as of October&nbsp;11, 2011 in the amount of $45,975. The RSU award is fully vested and provides for the issuance of 1,097 shares of the Company&#146;s common stock following termination of
service as a director. The RSU award will carry a dividend equivalent providing for payment of cash in an amount equal to dividends with respect to the RSU shares as and when dividends are declared upon the Company&#146;s common stock. In accordance
with the Compensation Policy and Election Plan, Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort is also entitled to receive annual base compensation for service as a director until the next annual meeting of stockholders in the amount of $16,000. In lieu of cash,
Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has elected to receive all of such base compensation in the form of an RSU award. Such RSU award will be granted by the Company&#146;s Board of Directors at its next meeting. The RSU award will have the same terms and conditions as
the award described above. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:13%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Related Party Transaction Disclosure: </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:13%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Since Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has been elected as a director of the Company, he is a &#147;related person&#148; as that term is defined in
Item&nbsp;404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort is an executive officer of Tractor Supply Company, a WD-40 Company customer that acquired products from the Company in the ordinary course of
business during fiscal year 2011. The total amount of net sales recorded by the Company for all product purchases by Tractor Supply Company from the Company during fiscal year 2011 was $960,420. It is anticipated that Tractor Supply Company will
continue to purchase products from the Company in the ordinary course of business during the current fiscal year in amounts that are consistent with purchases during the prior fiscal year. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort&#146;s indirect interest in the purchase
of products from the Company by Tractor Supply Company is limited to his interest in such transactions as an executive officer of Tractor Supply Company. </FONT></P>

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STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 99(a) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Contact: Mr.&nbsp;Garry&nbsp;O. Ridge </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Phone: 619-275-9324 </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>WD-40 Company Announces New Board member </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">October&nbsp;11, 2011 San Diego &#150; WD-40 Company (Nasdaq: WDFC) today announced that Gregory A. Sandfort has been appointed to its Board of Directors. These changes are effective October&nbsp;11,
2011. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort, currently serves as president and chief merchandising officer of Tractor Supply Company. (Nasdaq:
TSCO) Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort joined Tractor Supply in 2007 and current responsibilities include marketing, product merchandising, inventory management, supply chain and the stores organization. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;We are pleased to have Greg join our board and look forward to benefiting from his extensive retail experience and his deep
understanding of our end users,&#148; said Garry O. Ridge, president and CEO of WD-40 Company. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">With the addition, the Company
board of directors will have 9 directors. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has been appointed to serve as a member of the Corporate
Governance and Finance Committees of the Board of Directors. Mr.&nbsp;Sandfort has also been nominated for election as a director at the next annual meeting of stockholders. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company also announced that on October&nbsp;11, 2011 John C. Adams, Jr. advised the Company that he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the next annual meeting of stockholders.
&#147;We thank John for his 10 years of service and meaningful contributions to the Board,&#148; said Garry O. Ridge, president and CEO of WD-40 Company. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>About Tractor Supply </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Tractor Supply Company is the largest operator of
retail farm and ranch stores in the United States with over 1,000 stores in 44 states. The Company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise: (1)&nbsp;equine, pet and small animal products, including items necessary for their
health, care, growth and containment; (2)&nbsp;hardware and seasonal products, including lawn and garden power equipment; (3)&nbsp;truck, towing and tool products; (4)&nbsp;work/recreational clothing and footwear for the entire family;
(5)&nbsp;maintenance products for agricultural and rural use; and (6)&nbsp;home d&eacute;cor, candy, snack food and toys. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>About WD-40
Company </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%;padding-bottom:0px;"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">WD-40 Company, with headquarters in San Diego, is a global consumer products company dedicated
to delivering unique, high-value and easy-to-use solutions for a wide variety of maintenance needs of &#147;doer&#148; and &#147;on-the-job&#148; users by leveraging and building the brand fortress of the company. The company markets three
multi-purpose maintenance product brands - WD-40<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT>, 3-IN-ONE<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP
STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> and BLUE WORKS<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> - and eight
homecare and cleaning product brands: X-14<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> mildew stain remover and automatic toilet bowl cleaners, 2000
Flushes<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> automatic toilet bowl cleaners, Carpet Fresh<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP
STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> and No Vac<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> rug and room
deodorizers, Spot Shot<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> aerosol and liquid carpet stain removers, 1001<FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> household cleaners and rug and room deodorizers, and Lava<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP
STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> and Solvol<FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><SUP STYLE="vertical-align:baseline; position:relative; bottom:.8ex">&reg;</SUP></FONT> heavy-duty hand
cleaners. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide and recorded sales of $322 million in
fiscal year 2010. Additional information about WD-40 Company can be obtained online at <U>http://www.wd40company.com</U>. </FONT></P>
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