Griffon Announces New $400 Million Share Buyback Authorization
13 Novembre 2024 - 1:32PM
Business Wire
The Board of Directors of Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the
“Company”) (NYSE:GFF) has authorized the repurchase of an
additional $400 million worth of shares of Griffon common
stock.
Since April 2023 and through November 12, 2024, under previous
authorizations, Griffon repurchased a total of 9.4 million shares
of its common stock, or 16.4% of the outstanding shares, for a
total of $458 million or an average price of $48.74 per share.
As of the market open today, Griffon has a total of $400 million
available under its stock repurchase program.
Forward-looking
Statements
“Safe Harbor” Statements under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: All statements related to, among other things,
income (loss), earnings, cash flows, revenue, changes in
operations, operating improvements, industries in which Griffon
Corporation (the “Company” or “Griffon”) operates and the United
States and global economies that are not historical are hereby
identified as “forward-looking statements,” and may be indicated by
words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,”
“projects,” “expects,” “believes,”, "achieves", “should,” “would,”
“could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” “may,”
“will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “explores,” “opportunities,” the
negative of these expressions, use of the future tense and similar
words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to
inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others:
current economic conditions and uncertainties in the housing,
credit and capital markets; Griffon’s ability to achieve expected
savings and improved operational results from cost control,
restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives (including the
expanded CPP global outsourcing strategy announced in May 2023);
the ability to identify and successfully consummate, and integrate,
value-adding acquisition opportunities; increasing competition and
pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating
companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand
into new geographic and product markets, and to anticipate and meet
customer demands for new products and product enhancements and
innovations; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw
materials such as steel, resin and wood, components or purchased
finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or
availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or
loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating
companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and
uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses;
political events or military conflicts that could impact the
worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes
in international economic conditions including inflation, interest
rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of
Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and
manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of
products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which
impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity
constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments
in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental
matters; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the
validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the
cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating
companies; possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact
on the global economy; effects of possible IT system failures, data
breaches or cyber-attacks; the impact of pandemics, such as
COVID-19, on the U.S. and the global economy, including business
disruptions, reductions in employment and an increase in business
and operating facility failures, specifically among our customers
and suppliers; Griffon’s ability to service and refinance its debt;
and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory
changes, including, without limitation, changes in tax laws. Such
statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future
events and are subject to these and other risks, as previously
disclosed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission
filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date made. Griffon undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except
as required by law.
About Griffon
Corporation
Griffon Corporation is a diversified management and holding
company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Griffon oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates
resources among them and manages their capital structures. Griffon
provides direction and assistance to its subsidiaries with
acquisition and growth opportunities as well as divestitures. As
long-term investors, we intend to continue to grow and strengthen
our existing businesses, and to diversify further through
investments in our businesses and acquisitions.
Griffon conducts its operations through two reportable
segments:
- Home and Building Products ("HBP") conducts its operations
through Clopay Corporation ("Clopay"). Founded in 1964, Clopay is
the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling
steel doors in North America. Residential and commercial sectional
garage doors are sold through professional dealers and leading home
center retail chains throughout North America under the brands
Clopay, Ideal, and Holmes. Rolling steel door and grille products
designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use
are sold under the Cornell and Cookson brands.
- Consumer and Professional Products (“CPP”) is a global provider
of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial
and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and
products that enhance indoor and outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells
products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including
AMES, since 1774, Hunter, since 1886, True Temper, and
ClosetMaid.
For more information on Griffon and its operating subsidiaries,
please see the Company’s website at www.griffon.com.
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Company Contact Brian G. Harris SVP
& Chief Financial Officer Griffon Corporation (212) 957-5000
IR@griffon.com
Investor Relations Contact Michael
Callahan Managing Director ICR Inc. (203) 682-8311
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