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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

                

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2024

GRIFFON CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Delaware             1-06620         11-1893410
(State or Other Jurisdiction      (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
    of Incorporation)          File Number) Identification No.)


    712 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor
    New York, New York                       10019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)         (Zip Code)

(212) 957-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.25 par value GFF New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 13, 2024 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

99.1     Press Release, dated November 13, 2024


The information filed as an exhibit to this Form 8-K is being furnished in accordance with Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.






























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SIGNATURES

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.


GRIFFON CORPORATION


By:    /s/ Brian G. Harris        
    Brian G. Harris
    SVP and Chief Financial Officer    


Date: November 13, 2024
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Griffon Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, November 13, 2024 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GFF) today reported results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2024.     

Revenue for fiscal 2024 totaled $2.6 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the $2.7 billion in the prior year.

Fiscal 2024 net income totaled $209.9 million, or $4.23 per share, compared to $77.6 million, or $1.42 per share, in the prior year. Excluding all items that affect comparability from both periods, current year adjusted net income was $254.2 million, or $5.12 per share, compared to $247.7 million, or $4.54 per share, in the prior year. For a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, and earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share, see the attached table.

Fiscal 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $513.6 million, a 2% increase from the prior year of $505.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA excluding unallocated amounts (primarily corporate overhead) of $60.0 million, was $573.6 million in 2024, increasing 2% from the prior year of $561.2 million (which excluded unallocated amounts of $55.9 million). For a reconciliation and definition of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to income before taxes, see the attached table.

Revenue for the fourth quarter totaled $659.7 million, increasing 3% from $641.4 million in the prior year quarter.

Fourth quarter net income was $62.5 million, or $1.29 per share, compared to $42.0 million, or $0.79 per share, in the prior year quarter. Excluding all items that affect comparability from both periods, current year fourth quarter adjusted net income was $70.9 million, or $1.47 per share compared to $63.1 million, or $1.19 per share, in the prior year fourth quarter. For a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, and earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share, see the attached table.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter totaled $137.5 million, a 13% increase from the prior year quarter of $121.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding unallocated amounts (primarily corporate overhead) of $16.0 million in the current quarter and $13.5 million in the prior year quarter, totaled $153.6 million, increasing 14% from the prior year quarter of $134.8 million. For a reconciliation and definition of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to income before taxes, see the attached table.

“We are very pleased with Griffon’s results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year. The consistent strong performance from the Home and Building Products (“HBP”) segment and improved profitability from the Consumer and Professional Products (“CPP”) segment positions us for further growth in the years ahead,” said Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“Our results were highlighted by the $326 million of free cash flow we generated during the year, which supported our repurchase of 4.8 million Griffon shares and our regular quarterly dividends. Griffon returned a total of $310 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during 2024 while maintaining our year-over-year leverage at 2.6x and making substantial investments in capacity expansion, modernization, and technology in our businesses."
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“In fiscal 2025, we will continue to use our operating cash flow to support our capital allocation strategy with a focus on opportunistically repurchasing shares, reducing debt, supporting our regular quarterly dividend and investing in our businesses. In support of this strategy, earlier today we announced that our Board approved both a $400 million share buyback authorization and a 20% increase in our regular quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share. These actions reflect the strength of our businesses, as well as our confidence in our strategic plan and outlook,” Mr. Kramer stated in conclusion.

Segment Operating Results

Home and Building Products

HBP revenue in 2024 of $1.6 billion was consistent with the prior year reflecting increased residential volume offset by reduced commercial volume.

HBP adjusted EBITDA in 2024 of $501.0 million decreased 2% compared to 2023 primarily resulting from increased labor and distribution costs.

HBP revenue in the current quarter of $406.6 million increased 3% from the prior year quarter primarily due to favorable product mix of 2% and increased volume of 1%, with improved residential volume, partially offset by reduced commercial volume.

HBP adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter of $128.8 million increased 7% compared to the prior year quarter due to the increased revenue noted above and reduced material costs, partially offset by increased labor and distribution costs.

Consumer and Professional Products
CPP revenue in 2024 was $1.0 billion, a decline of 6%, compared to 2023, primarily resulting from decreased volume driven by reduced consumer demand in North America, partially offset by increased volume in Australia, inclusive of the Pope acquisition (1%).

CPP adjusted EBITDA in 2024 of $72.6 million increased 44% compared to 2023, primarily due to improved North American production costs and improved margins in Australia, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the reduced revenue noted above.

CPP revenue in the current quarter of $253.1 million increased 2% compared to the prior year period primarily due to increased volume from Australia, inclusive of the Pope acquisition (3%), and the U.K., partially offset by decreased volume driven by reduced consumer demand in North America.

CPP adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter of $24.7 million increased $10.5 million due to improved North American production costs and the increased revenue noted above.

CPP Global Sourcing Strategy Expansion

The global sourcing strategy expansion has been successfully completed as of September 30, 2024, ahead of the previously announced date of December 31, 2024. As a result, manufacturing operations have concluded at all affected sites with CPP reducing its facility footprint by approximately 1.2 million square feet, or approximately 15% of CPP's square footage, and its headcount by approximately 600.

By transitioning these product lines to an asset-light structure, CPP enhanced its operations by positioning itself to better serve customers with a more flexible and cost-effective sourcing model that leverages supplier relationships around the world, and improved its competitive positioning. These actions will be
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essential for CPP to achieve its target of 15% EBITDA margin while enhancing free cash flow through improved working capital and significantly reduced capital expenditures.

Implementation of this strategy over the duration of the project resulted in charges of $133.8 million, which included $51.1 million of cash charges and $82.7 million of non-cash charges. This excludes proceeds from the sale of real estate and equipment, which through September 30, 2024 were $13.3 million, and excludes future proceeds from the sale of remaining real estate and equipment.

Taxes

For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company reported pre-tax income and recognized a tax provision of 29.2% and 31.1%, respectively. Excluding discrete and certain other tax provisions, net and items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were 27.6% and 27.3%, respectively.

Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $114.4 million and total debt outstanding of $1.52 billion, resulting in net debt of $1.41 billion. Leverage, as calculated in accordance with our credit agreement (see the attached table), was 2.6x net debt to EBITDA at September 30, 2024 and consistent with the leverage at September 30, 2023. Free cash flow was $326.1 million in fiscal 2024. At September 30, 2024, borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $379.3 million, subject to certain loan covenants. Capital expenditures, net, were $53.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, inclusive of $14.5 million of asset sales. For a reconciliation and definition of free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, see the attached table.

Share Repurchases

Share repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 totaled 1.1 million shares of common stock, for a total of $68.4 million, or an average of $65.09 per share. Share repurchases totaled 4.8 million shares of common stock in fiscal 2024, for a total of $274.5 million, or an average of $57.52 per share. As of September 30, 2024, $32.7 million remained under these Board authorized share repurchase programs. During the period October 1, 2024 through market close on November 12, 2024, Griffon utilized the remaining authorization repurchasing 0.5 million shares of common stock for a total of $32.7 million or an average of $67.91 per share. Since April 2023 and through November 12, 2024, share repurchases totaled 9.4 million shares of common stock, or 16.4% of the outstanding shares, for a total of $458.0 million or an average of $48.74 per share.

Earlier today, Griffon announced its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $400 million of shares of Griffon common stock.

2025 Outlook

We expect Griffon fiscal year 2025 revenue to be consistent with 2024 at $2.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA in a range of $575 million to $600 million, excluding unallocated costs of $55 million and charges related to strategic review retention costs of approximately $5 million. Free cash flow, including capital expenditures of $65 million, is expected to exceed net income, with depreciation of $42 million and amortization of $23 million. Fiscal year 2025 interest expense is expected to be $102 million, and Griffon's normalized tax rate is expected to be 28%.

From a segment perspective, we anticipate 2025 HBP and CPP revenue will both be in line with 2024. We anticipate 2025 EBITDA margin at HBP to continue to be in excess of 30% and at CPP to be in excess of 9%.
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Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, November 13, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET.

The call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-0792 (U.S. participants) or 1-201-689-8263 (International participants). Callers should ask to be connected to the Griffon Corporation teleconference or provide conference ID number 13748928. Participants are encouraged to dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

A replay of the call will be available starting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM ET by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-6671 (International), and entering the conference ID number: 13748928. The replay will be available through Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

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
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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.

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For more information on Griffon and its operating subsidiaries, please see the Company’s website at www.griffon.com.

Company Contact:            Investor Relations Contact:        
Brian G. Harris                Tom Cook            
SVP & Chief Financial Officer        Managing Director
Griffon Corporation            ICR Inc.    
(212) 957-5000                (203) 682-8250
IR@Griffon.com


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Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on segment adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP measures, which are defined as income before taxes, excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, strategic review charges, non-cash impairment charges, restructuring charges, gain/loss from debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Segment adjusted EBITDA also excludes unallocated amounts, mainly corporate overhead. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors.

The following table provides operating highlights and a reconciliation of segment adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to income before taxes:
 (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,		For the Year Ended September 30,
REVENUE2024202320242023
Home and Building Products$406,558 $394,131 $1,588,625 $1,588,505 
Consumer and Professional Products253,115 247,254 1,034,895 1,096,678 
Total revenue$659,673 $641,385 $2,623,520 $2,685,183 
ADJUSTED EBITDA    
Home and Building Products$128,842 $120,530 $501,001 $510,876 
Consumer and Professional Products24,709 14,252 72,632 50,343 
Total Segments153,551 134,782 573,633 561,219 
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation*(16,025)(13,499)(60,031)(55,887)
Adjusted EBITDA137,526 121,283 513,602 505,332 
Net interest expense(25,010)(24,957)(101,652)(99,351)
Depreciation and amortization(15,554)(15,409)(60,704)(65,445)
Goodwill and intangible impairments— (9,200)— (109,200)
Restructuring charges(7,820)(10,272)(41,309)(92,468)
Debt extinguishment, net— (437)(1,700)(437)
Acquisition costs(441)— (441)— 
Gain (loss) on sale of buildings106 1,803 (61)12,655 
Strategic review - retention and other(1,390)9 (10,594)(20,225)
Special dividend ESOP charges— (6,452)— (15,494)
Proxy expenses— — — (2,685)
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold(491)— (491)— 
Income before taxes
$86,926 $56,368 $296,650 $112,682 
* Primarily Corporate Overhead

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For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Year Ended September 30,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION2024202320242023
Segment:    
Home and Building Products$4,061 $3,541 $15,349 $15,066 
Consumer and Professional Products11,344 11,720 44,797 49,811 
Total segment depreciation and amortization$15,405 $15,261 $60,146 $64,877 
Corporate149 148 558 568 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$15,554 $15,409 $60,704 $65,445 

Griffon believes free cash flow ("FCF", a non-GAAP measure) is a useful measure for investors because it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate cash from operations for purposes such as repaying debt, funding acquisitions and paying dividends. FCF is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, net of proceeds.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to FCF:
For the year ended September 30,
(in thousands)20242023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$380,042 $431,765 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(68,399)(63,604)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment14,479 20,961 
FCF$326,122 $389,122 

Net debt to EBITDA (Leverage ratio), a non-GAAP measure, is a key financial measure that is used by management to assess the borrowing capacity of the Company. The Company has defined its net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as net debt (total principal debt outstanding net of cash and equivalents) divided by the sum of adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) and stock-based compensation expense. The following table provides a calculation of our net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as calculated per our credit agreement:

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(in thousands)September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Cash and equivalents$114,438 $102,889 
Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt$8,155 9,625 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities1,515,897 1,459,904 
Debt discount/premium and issuance costs15,633 20,283 
Total gross debt1,539,685 1,489,812 
Debt, net of cash and equivalents$1,425,247 $1,386,923 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
513,602 $505,332 
Special dividend ESOP Charges— (15,494)
Stock and ESOP-based compensation
26,838 41,112 
Adjusted EBITDA, per debt compliance
$540,440 $530,950 
Leverage ratio2.6x2.6x
1. Griffon defines Adjusted EBITDA as operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges, debt extinguishment, net and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of Gross profit and Selling, general and administrative expenses for items that affect comparability for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

(in thousands)For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Gross Profit, as reported$263,480 $245,880 $1,019,935 $948,821 
% of revenue39.9 %38.3 %38.9 %35.3 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(1)
7,083 5,606 35,806 82,028 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold491 — 491 — 
Gross Profit, as adjusted$271,054 $251,486 $1,056,232 $1,030,849 
% of revenue41.1 %39.2 %40.3 %38.4 %
(1) For the quarters and years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, restructuring charges relates to the CPP global sourcing expansion.
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(in thousands)For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported$151,808 $157,274 $621,638 $642,734 
% of revenue23.0 %24.5 %23.7 %23.9 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(1)
(737)(4,666)(5,503)(10,440)
Acquisition costs(441)— (441)— 
Strategic review - retention and other(1,390)9 (10,594)(20,225)
Proxy expenses— — — (2,685)
Special dividend - ESOP— (6,453)— (15,494)
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted$149,240 $146,164 $605,100 $593,890 
% of revenue22.6 %22.8 %23.1 %22.1 %
(1) For the quarters and years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, restructuring charges relates to the CPP global sourcing expansion.

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,		Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue$659,673 $641,385 $2,623,520 $2,685,183 
Cost of goods and services396,193 395,505 1,603,585 1,736,362 
Gross profit263,480 245,880 1,019,935 948,821 
Selling, general and administrative expenses151,808 157,274 621,638 642,734 
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments— 9,200 — 109,200 
Total operating expenses151,808 166,474 621,638 751,934 
Income from operations
111,672 79,406 398,297 196,887 
Other income (expense)
Interest expense(25,614)(26,277)(104,086)(101,445)
Interest income604 1,320 2,434 2,094 
Gain (loss) on sale of building106 1,803 (61)12,655 
Debt extinguishment, net— (437)(1,700)(437)
Other, net158 553 1,766 2,928 
Total other expense, net(24,746)(23,038)(101,647)(84,205)
Income before taxes
86,926 56,368 296,650 112,682 
Provision for income taxes
24,435 14,403 86,753 35,065 
Net income
$62,491 $41,965 $209,897 $77,617 
Basic earnings per common share
$1.34 $0.83 $4.41 $1.49 
Weighted-average shares outstanding46,529 50,522 47,573 52,111 
Diluted earnings per common share
$1.29 $0.79 $4.23 $1.42 
Weighted-average shares outstanding48,424 53,143 49,668 54,612 
Net income
$62,491 $41,965 $209,897 $77,617 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments7,925 (6,133)10,137 8,447 
Pension and other post retirement plans(57)4,279 1,538 6,634 
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge(239)(565)311 (2,353)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes7,629 (2,419)11,986 12,728 
Comprehensive income (loss), net$70,120 $39,546 $221,883 $90,345 

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share)
At September 30, 2024At September 30, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and equivalents$114,438 $102,889 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10,986 and $11,264312,765 312,432 
Inventories425,489 507,130 
Prepaid and other current assets61,604 57,139 
Assets held for sale14,532 — 
Assets of discontinued operations 648 1,001 
Total Current Assets929,476 980,591 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net288,297 279,218 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS171,211 169,942 
GOODWILL329,393 327,864 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net618,782 635,243 
OTHER ASSETS30,378 21,731 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS3,417 4,290 
Total Assets$2,370,954 $2,418,879 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$8,155 $9,625 
Accounts payable119,354 116,646 
Accrued liabilities181,918 193,098 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities35,065 32,632 
Liabilities of discontinued operations4,498 7,148 
Total Current Liabilities348,990 359,149 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net 1,515,897 1,459,904 
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES147,369 147,224 
OTHER LIABILITIES130,540 132,708 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS3,270 4,650 
Total Liabilities2,146,066 2,103,635 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Preferred stock, par value $0.25 per share, authorized 3,000 shares, no shares issued— — 
Common stock, par value $0.25 per share, authorized 85,000 shares, issued shares of 84,746 in both 2024 and 202321,187 21,187 
Capital in excess of par value677,028 662,680 
Retained earnings461,442 281,516 
Treasury shares, at cost, 36,443 common shares and 31,684 common shares, respectively(876,527)(577,686)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(58,024)(70,010)
Deferred compensation(218)(2,443)
Total Shareholders’ Equity224,888 315,244 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$2,370,954 $2,418,879 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 Years Ended September 30,
 20242023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  
Net income
$209,897 $77,617 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
  
Depreciation and amortization60,704 65,445 
Fair value write-up of acquired inventory sold491 — 
Stock-based compensation26,838 41,112 
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments— 109,200 
Asset impairment charges - restructuring23,763 58,932 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable636 971 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts4,202 4,232 
Debt extinguishment, net1,700 437 
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)3,574 (37,795)
Gain on sale of assets and investments
(61)(12,960)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:  
Decrease in accounts receivable
4,243 51,119 
Decrease in inventories
73,582 129,209 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets(925)621 
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable
(30,732)(67,843)
Other changes, net2,130 11,468 
Net cash provided by operating activities
380,042 431,765 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(68,399)(63,604)
Acquired business, net of cash acquired(14,579)— 
Proceeds (payments) from sale of business, net3,500 (2,568)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment14,479 20,961 
Net cash used in investing activities
(64,999)(45,211)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  
Dividends paid(35,806)(133,814)
Purchase of shares for treasury(309,916)(163,970)
Proceeds from long-term debt217,000 122,558 
Payments of long-term debt(168,778)(221,781)
Financing costs(907)(3,025)
Other, net(341)(130)
Net cash used in financing activities
(298,748)(400,162)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:  
Net cash in operating activities used in discontinued operations
(2,776)(2,994)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(1,970)(693)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS11,549 (17,295)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD102,889 120,184 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$114,438 $102,889 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:  
Cash paid for interest$100,676 $99,833 
Cash paid for taxes102,978 70,937 
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Griffon evaluates performance based on adjusted net income and the related adjusted earnings per share, which excludes restructuring charges, gain/loss from debt extinguishment, acquisition related expenses, discrete and certain other tax items, as well other items that may affect comparability, as applicable, non-GAAP measures. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors. The following tables provides a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, and earnings per common share to adjusted earnings per common share:

(in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months
Ended September 30,		For the Years Ended September 30,
 2024202320242023
Net income
$62,491 $41,965 $209,897 $77,617 
Adjusting items:  
Restructuring charges(1)
7,820 10,272 41,309 92,468 
(Gain) loss on sale of buildings(106)(1,803)61 (12,655)
Debt extinguishment, net— 437 1,700 437 
Acquisition costs441 — 441 — 
Strategic review - retention and other1,390 (9)10,594 20,225 
Special dividend ESOP charges— 6,452 — 15,494 
Proxy expenses— — — 2,685 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold491 — 491 — 
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments— 9,200 — 109,200 
Tax impact of above items(2)
(2,529)(6,166)(13,832)(57,925)
Discrete and other certain tax provisions(3)
946 2,712 3,586 175 
Adjusted net income
$70,944 $63,060 $254,247 $247,721 
Earnings per common share
$1.29 $0.79 $4.23 $1.42 
Adjusting items, net of tax:  
Restructuring charges(1)
0.12 0.14 0.62 1.26 
(Gain) loss on sale of buildings— (0.02)— (0.18)
Debt extinguishment, net— 0.01 0.03 0.01 
Acquisition costs0.01 — 0.01 — 
Strategic review - retention and other0.02 — 0.16 0.28 
Special dividend ESOP charges— 0.09 — 0.22 
Proxy expenses— — — 0.04 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold0.01 — 0.01 — 
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments— 0.13 — 1.49 
Discrete and other certain tax provisions(3)
0.02 0.05 0.07 — 
Adjusted earnings per share
$1.47 $1.19 $5.12 $4.54 
Weighted-average shares outstanding46,529 50,522 47,573 52,111 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
48,424 53,143 49,668 54,612 
Note: Due to rounding, the sum of earnings per common share and adjusting items, net of tax, may not equal adjusted earnings per common share.

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(1) For the quarters and years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, restructuring charges relate to the CPP global sourcing expansion. For the quarter and year ended September 30, 2024, $7,083 and $35,806, respectively, is included in Cost of goods and services and $737 and $5,503, respectively, is included in SG&A. For the quarter and year ended September 30, 2023, $5,606 and $82,028, respectively, is included in Cost of goods and services and $4,666 and $10,440, respectively, is included in SG&A.

(2) Tax impact for the above reconciling adjustments from GAAP to non-GAAP Income from continuing operations and the related adjusted EPS is determined by comparing the Company's tax provision, including the reconciling adjustments, to the tax provision excluding such adjustments.

(3) Discrete and certain other tax provisions primarily relate to the impact of a rate differential between statutory and annual effective tax rate on items impacting the quarter.




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Document Period End Date Nov. 13, 2024
Entity Registrant Name GRIFFON CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-06620
Entity Tax Identification Number 11-1893410
Entity Address, Address Line One 712 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
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Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10019
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 957-5000
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