UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20202021
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from          to
 
Commission File Number: 1-06620
 
GRIFFON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware11-1893410
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
712 Fifth Ave, 18th FloorNew YorkNew York10019
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
(212) (212) 957-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.25 par valueGFFNew York Stock Exchange
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☒ No

The number of shares of common stock outstanding at June 30, 20202021 was 47,425,488.56,676,975.





Griffon Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
Contents
 
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Table of Contents
Part I – Financial Information
Item 1 – Financial Statements
 
GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

(Unaudited)
 June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and equivalents$220,697 $218,089 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $9,542 and $8,505363,046 340,546 
Contract assets, net of progress payments of $20,821 and $24,17574,341 84,426 
Inventories510,309 413,825 
Prepaid and other current assets57,770 46,897 
Assets of discontinued operations695 2,091 
Total Current Assets1,226,858 1,105,874 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net338,762 343,964 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS150,924 161,627 
GOODWILL445,749 442,643 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net355,488 355,028 
OTHER ASSETS27,275 32,897 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS3,607 6,406 
Total Assets$2,548,663 $2,448,439 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$13,024 $9,922 
Accounts payable258,914 232,107 
Accrued liabilities160,002 163,994 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities30,896 31,848 
Liabilities of discontinued operations3,641 3,797 
Total Current Liabilities466,477 441,668 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,042,612 1,037,042 
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES124,588 136,054 
OTHER LIABILITIES124,933 126,510 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS4,712 7,014 
Total Liabilities1,763,322 1,748,288 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 2200
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Total Shareholders’ Equity785,341 700,151 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$2,548,663 $2,448,439 

(Unaudited)

 June 30,
2020

September 30,
2019
CURRENT ASSETS 
 
Cash and equivalents$71,999

$72,377
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $13,901 and $7,881359,464

264,450
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $28,981 and $13,86192,143

105,111
Inventories411,028

442,121
Prepaid and other current assets51,365

40,799
Assets of discontinued operations1,951

321
Total Current Assets987,950

925,179
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net335,318

337,326
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS154,955
 
GOODWILL439,667

437,067
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net354,384

356,639
OTHER ASSETS31,860

15,840
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS6,086

2,888
Total Assets$2,310,220

$2,074,939






CURRENT LIABILITIES 

 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$9,235

$10,525
Accounts payable218,024

250,576
Accrued liabilities176,164

124,665
Current portion of operating lease liabilities29,018


Liabilities of discontinued operations3,730

4,333
Total Current Liabilities436,171

390,099
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,123,365

1,093,749
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES131,650
 
OTHER LIABILITIES104,298

109,997
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS6,281

3,331
Total Liabilities1,801,765

1,597,176
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 21





SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

 
Total Shareholders’ Equity508,455

477,763
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$2,310,220

$2,074,939

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.


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GRIFFON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)

 COMMON STOCKCAPITAL IN
EXCESS OF
PAR VALUE
RETAINED
EARNINGS
TREASURY SHARESACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
 
(in thousands)SHARESPAR VALUESHARESCOSTTOTAL
Balance at September 30, 202083,739 $20,935 $583,008 $607,518 27,610 $(413,493)$(72,092)$(25,725)$700,151 
Net income— — — 29,500 — — — — 29,500 
Dividend— — — (4,469)— — — — (4,469)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards— — — — 133 (2,909)— — (2,909)
Amortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 609 609 
Equity awards granted, net494 123 (123)— — — — — 
ESOP allocation of common stock— — 596 — — — — — 596 
Stock-based compensation— — 3,428 — — — — — 3,428 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 13,141 — 13,141 
Balance at December 31, 202084,233 $21,058 $586,909 $632,549 27,743 $(416,402)$(58,951)$(25,116)740,047 
Net income— — — 17,112 — — — — 17,112 
Dividend— — — (3,217)— — — — (3,217)
Amortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 609 609 
Equity awards granted, net194 48 (48)— — — — — 
ESOP allocation of common stock— — 756 — — — — — 756 
Stock-based compensation— — 4,349 — — — — — 4,349 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 4,775 — 4,775 
Balance at March 31, 202184,427 $21,106 $591,966 $646,444 27,743 $(416,402)$(54,176)$(24,507)$764,431 
Net income— — — 16,707 — — — — 16,707 
Dividend— — (4,546)— — — — (4,546)
Amortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 610 610 
Equity awards granted, net(7)(2)— — — — — 
ESOP allocation of common stock— — 856 — — — — — 856 
Stock-based compensation— — 4,544 — — — — — 4,544 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 2,739 — 2,739 
Balance at June 30, 202184,420 $21,104 $597,368 $658,605 27,743 $(416,402)$(51,437)$(23,897)$785,341 



The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



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GRIFFON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited) 
 COMMON STOCK 
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS OF
PAR VALUE
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 TREASURY SHARES 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
  
(in thousands)SHARES PAR VALUE   SHARES COST   TOTAL
Balance at September 30, 201982,775
 $20,694
 $519,017
 $568,516
 35,969
 $(536,308) $(65,916) $(28,240) $477,763
Net income
 
 
 10,612
 
 
 
 
 10,612
Dividend
 
 
 (3,392) 
 
 
 
 (3,392)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards
 
 
 
 80
 (1,758) 
 
 (1,758)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 629
 629
Equity awards granted, net182
 45
 (45) 
 
 
 
 
 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 609
 
 
 
 
 
 609
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,150
 
 
 
 
 
 3,150
Stock-based consideration
 
 239
 
 
 
 
 
 239
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 6,841
 
 6,841
Balance at December 31, 201982,957
 $20,739
 $522,970
 $575,736
 36,049
 $(538,066) $(59,075) $(27,611) $494,693
Net income
 
 
 895
 
 
 
 
 895
Dividend
 
 
 (3,422) 
 
 
 
 (3,422)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards
 
 
 
 261
 (5,721) 
 
 (5,721)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 629
 629
Equity awards granted, net784
 196
 (196) 








 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 435
 
 
 
 
 
 435
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,662
 
 
 
 
 
 3,662
Stock-based consideration
 
 117
 
 
 
 
 
 117
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (14,834) 
 (14,834)
Balance at March 31, 202083,741
 $20,935
 $526,988
 $573,209
 36,310
 $(543,787) $(73,909) $(26,982) $476,454
Net income
 
 
 21,831
 
 
 
 
 21,831
Dividend
 
 
 (3,558) 
 
 
 
 (3,558)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 628
 628
Equity awards granted, net(6) (1) 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 352
 
 
 
 
 
 352
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,930
 
 
 
 
 
 3,930
Stock-based consideration
 
 116
 
 
 
 
 
 116
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 8,702
 
 8,702
Balance at June 30, 202083,735
 $20,934
 $531,387
 $591,482
 36,310
 $(543,787) $(65,207) $(26,354) $508,455



COMMON STOCKCAPITAL IN
EXCESS OF
PAR VALUE
RETAINED
EARNINGS
TREASURY SHARESACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
 
(in thousands)(in thousands)SHARESPAR VALUESHARESCOSTTOTAL
Balance at September 30, 2019Balance at September 30, 201982,775 $20,694 $519,017 $568,516 35,969 $(536,308)$(65,916)$(28,240)$477,763 
Net incomeNet income— — — 10,612 — — — — 10,612 
DividendDividend— — — (3,392)— — — — (3,392)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awardsShares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards— — — — 80 (1,758)— — (1,758)
Amortization of deferred compensationAmortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 629 629 
Equity awards granted, netEquity awards granted, net182 45 (45)— — — — — 
COMMON STOCK 
CAPITAL IN
EXCESS OF
PAR VALUE
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 TREASURY SHARES 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION
  
(in thousands)SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES COST TOTAL
Balance at September 30, 201881,520
 $20,380
 $503,396
 $550,523
 35,846
 $(534,830) $(34,112) $(30,966) $474,391
Net income
 
 
 8,753
 
 
 
 
 8,753
Cumulative catch-up adjustment related to adoption of ASC 606(1)
 
 
 (5,673) 
 
 
 
 (5,673)
Dividend
 
 
 (3,143) 
 
 
 
 (3,143)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards
 
 
 
 83
 (1,058) 
 
 (1,058)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 856
 856
Common stock acquired
 
 
 
 29
 (290) 
 
 (290)
Equity awards granted, net1,201
 300
 (300) 
 
 
 
 
 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 (8) 
 
 
 
 
 (8)ESOP allocation of common stock— — 609 — — — — — 609 
Stock-based compensation
 
 2,933
 
 
 
 
 
 2,933
Stock-based compensation— — 3,150 — — — — — 3,150 
Stock-based consideration
 
 250
 
 
 
 
 
 250
Stock-based consideration— — 239 — — — — — 239 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (5,450) 
 (5,450)Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 6,841 — 6,841 
Balance at December 31, 201882,721
 $20,680
 $506,271
 $550,460
 35,958
 $(536,178) $(39,562) $(30,110) $471,561
Net loss
 
 
 (1,156) 
 
 
 
 (1,156)
Balance at December 31, 2019Balance at December 31, 201982,957 $20,739 $522,970 $575,736 36,049 $(538,066)$(59,075)$(27,611)$494,693 
Net incomeNet income— — — 895 — — — — 895 
Dividend
 
 
 (3,704) 
 
 
 
 (3,704)Dividend— — — (3,422)— — — — (3,422)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards
 
 
 
 3
 (48) 
 
 (48)Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards— — — — 261 (5,721)— — (5,721)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 507
 507
Amortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 629 629 
Common stock acquired
 
 
 
 8
 (82) 
 
 (82)
Equity awards granted, net48
 12
 (12) 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity awards granted, net784 196 (196)— — — — — 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 601
 
 
 
 
 
 601
ESOP allocation of common stock— — 435 — — — — — 435 
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,422
 
 
 
 
 
 3,422
Stock-based compensation— — 3,662 — — — — — 3,662 
Stock-based consideration
 
 303
 
 
 
 
 
 303
Stock-based consideration— — 117 — — — — — 117 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 2,880
 
 2,880
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — (14,834)— (14,834)
Balance at March 31, 201982,769
 $20,692
 $510,585
 $545,600
 35,969
 $(536,308) $(36,682) $(29,603) $474,284
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 202083,741 $20,935 $526,988 $573,209 36,310 $(543,787)$(73,909)$(26,982)$476,454 
Net income
 
 
 13,595
 
 
 
 
 13,595
Net income— — — 21,831 — — — — 21,831 
Dividend
 
 
 (3,415) 
 
 
 
 (3,415)Dividend— — — (3,558)— — — — (3,558)
Amortization of deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 682
 682
Amortization of deferred compensation— — — — — — — 628 628 
Equity awards granted, netEquity awards granted, net(6)(1)— — — — — 
ESOP allocation of common stock
 
 435
 
 
 
 
 
 435
ESOP allocation of common stock— — 352 — — — — — 352 
Stock-based compensation
 
 3,332
 
 
 
 
 
 3,332
Stock-based compensation— — 3,930 — — — — — 3,930 
Stock-based consideration
 
 287
 
 
 
 
 
 287
Stock-based consideration— — 116 — — — — — 116 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,035) 
 (1,035)Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — — 8,702 — 8,702 
Balance at June 30, 201982,769
 $20,692
 $514,639
 $555,780
 35,969
 $(536,308) $(37,717) $(28,921) $488,165
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 202083,735 $20,934 $531,387 $591,482 36,310 $(543,787)$(65,207)$(26,354)$508,455 
(1) See Note 14 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Note 3 - Revenue for additional information.

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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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 June 30,
Nine Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
2020
2019
2020
2019 2021202020212020
Revenue$632,061

$574,970

$1,746,849

$1,635,125
Revenue$646,792 $632,061 $1,890,915 $1,746,849 
Cost of goods and services467,058

420,487

1,279,893

1,200,092
Cost of goods and services476,727 467,058 1,380,362 1,279,893 
Gross profit165,003

154,483

466,956

435,033
Gross profit170,065 165,003 510,553 466,956 












Selling, general and administrative expenses113,509

117,989

357,774

343,526
Selling, general and administrative expenses125,579 113,509 373,963 357,774 












Income from operations51,494

36,494

109,182

91,507
Income from operations44,486 51,494 136,590 109,182 












Other income (expense) 

 

 

 
Other income (expense)    
Interest expense(16,725)
(17,288)
(49,807)
(51,334)Interest expense(15,849)(16,725)(47,370)(49,807)
Interest income140

201

711

611
Interest income50 140 399 711 
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business5,291 
Loss from debt extinguishment, net(1,235)


(7,925)

Loss from debt extinguishment, net(1,235)(7,925)
Other, net806

979

2,199

3,251
Other, net386 806 1,192 2,199 
Total other expense, net(17,014)
(16,108)
(54,822)
(47,472)Total other expense, net(15,413)(17,014)(40,488)(54,822)












Income before taxes from continuing operations34,480

20,386

54,360

44,035
Income before taxesIncome before taxes29,073 34,480 96,102 54,360 
Provision for income taxes12,649

6,258

21,022

14,664
Provision for income taxes12,366 12,649 32,783 21,022 
Income from continuing operations$21,831

$14,128

$33,338

$29,371












Discontinued operations:










Loss from operations of discontinued operations
 



(11,000)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
 533



(2,821)
Loss from discontinued operations
 (533)


(8,179)
Net income$21,831
 $13,595

$33,338

$21,192
Net income$16,707 $21,831 $63,319 $33,338 

   





Income from continuing operations$0.52
 $0.34

$0.80

$0.72
Loss from discontinued operations
 (0.01)


(0.20)
Basic earnings per common share$0.52
 $0.33

$0.80

$0.52
Basic earnings per common share$0.33 $0.52 $1.25 $0.80 

   





Basic weighted-average shares outstanding41,712
 40,967

41,483

40,888
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding50,903 41,712 50,779 41,483 

   





Income from continuing operations$0.50
 $0.33

$0.76

$0.69
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 (0.01)


(0.19)
Diluted earnings per common share$0.50
 $0.31

$0.76

$0.50
Diluted earnings per common share$0.31 $0.50 $1.19 $0.76 

   





Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding43,774
 43,164

43,818

42,649
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding53,504 43,774 53,306 43,818 

   





Dividends paid per common share$0.0750
 $0.0725

$0.2250

$0.2175
Dividends paid per common share$0.08 $0.075 $0.24 $0.225 

   





Net income$21,831
 $13,595

$33,338

$21,192
Net income$16,707 $21,831 $63,319 $33,338 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: 
  

 

 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:    
Foreign currency translation adjustments9,508
 (1,092)
(493)
(3,943)Foreign currency translation adjustments1,160 9,508 15,022 (493)
Pension and other post retirement plans1,139
 184

2,480

552
Pension and other post retirement plans1,245 1,139 4,196 2,480 
Change in cash flow hedges(1,945) (127)
(1,278)
(214)Change in cash flow hedges351 (1,945)1,454 (1,278)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes8,702
 (1,035)
709

(3,605)
Change in available-for-sale securitiesChange in available-for-sale securities(17)(17)
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxesTotal other comprehensive income, net of taxes2,739 8,702 20,655 709 
Comprehensive income, net$30,533
 $12,560

$34,047

$17,587
Comprehensive income, net$19,446 $30,533 $83,974 $34,047 
 
The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income$63,319 $33,338 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization46,955 47,067 
Stock-based compensation15,092 12,809 
Asset impairment charges - restructuring9,483 4,692 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable173 512 
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs2,019 2,871 
Loss from debt extinguishment, net7,925 
Deferred income taxes7,351 448 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets and investments155 (261)
Gain on sale of business(5,291)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:  
Increase in accounts receivable and contract assets, net(9,684)(81,718)
(Increase) decrease in inventories(100,536)34,518 
Increase in prepaid and other assets(2,449)(17,393)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities13,821 10,536 
Other changes, net1,611 600 
Net cash provided by operating activities42,019 55,944 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(33,889)(34,751)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired(2,242)(10,531)
Proceeds from sale of business, net14,345 
Investment purchases(4,658)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment116 339 
Other, net28 (130)
Net cash used in investing activities(26,300)(45,073)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Dividends paid(12,907)(10,639)
Purchase of shares for treasury(2,909)(7,479)
Proceeds from long-term debt20,587 1,230,618 
Payments of long-term debt(18,255)(1,205,231)
Financing costs(571)(16,543)
Other, net(272)(31)
Net cash used in financing activities(14,327)(9,305)
 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 

 
Net income$33,338

$21,192
Net loss from discontinued operations

8,179
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

 
Depreciation and amortization47,067

46,172
Stock-based compensation12,809

11,547
Asset impairment charges - restructuring4,388


Provision for losses on accounts receivable512

306
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs2,871

4,133
Loss from debt extinguishment, net7,925


Deferred income taxes448

(353)
Gain on sale of assets and investments(261)
(111)
Non-cash lease expense28,648
 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired: 

 
Increase in accounts receivable and contract costs and recognized income not yet billed(81,718)
(33,223)
(Increase) decrease in inventories34,822

(18,009)
Increase in prepaid and other assets(17,393)
(3,921)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities(18,112)
(22,688)
Other changes, net600

1,758
Net cash provided by operating activities55,944

14,982
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 

 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(34,751)
(27,794)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired(10,531)
(9,219)
Payments related to sale of business
 (9,500)
Insurance payments
 (10,604)
Proceeds from sale of assets339

104
Investment purchase(130)
(149)
Net cash used in investing activities(45,073)
(57,162)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 

 
Dividends paid(10,639)
(10,262)
Purchase of shares for treasury(7,479)
(1,478)
Proceeds from long-term debt1,230,618

156,800
Payments of long-term debt(1,205,231)
(108,260)
Financing costs(16,543)
(1,012)
Contingent consideration for acquired businesses

(1,686)
Other, net(31)
(197)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(9,305)
33,905
The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.






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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:  
Net cash used in operating activities(1,669)(2,899)
Net cash provided by investing activities2,749 418 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations1,080 (2,481)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents136 537 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS2,608 (378)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD218,089 72,377 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$220,697 $71,999 

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.







GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: 
  
Net cash used in operating activities(2,899) (3,874)
Net cash provided by investing activities418
 
Net cash used in financing activities
 
    
Net cash used in discontinued operations(2,481) (3,874)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents537
 503
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS(378) (11,646)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD72,377
 69,758
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$71,999
 $58,112

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
(Unless otherwise indicated, references to years or year-end refer to Griffon’s fiscal period ending September 30)




NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
About Griffon Corporation
 
Griffon Corporation (the “Company”, “Griffon”, "we" or "us") 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 in connection with acquisition and growth opportunities as well as in connection with divestitures. In order to further diversify, Griffon also seeks out, evaluates and, when appropriate, will acquire additional businesses that offer potentially attractive returns on capital.

The Company was founded in 1959, is a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, N.Y. and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GFF).

Griffon currently conducts its operations through 3 reportable segments:

Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") conducts its operations through The AMES Companies, Inc. ("AMES"). Founded in 1774, AMES is the leading North American manufacturer and a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools and products for home storage and organization, landscaping, and enhancing outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including True Temper, AMES, and ClosetMaid.

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 CornellCookson brand.

Defense Electronics ("DE") conducts its operations through Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics"), founded in 1933, a globally recognized leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.


In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world. The impact from the rapidly changing U.S. and global market and economic conditions due to the COVID-19 outbreak is uncertain, with disruptions to the business of our customers and suppliers, which has, and could continue, to impact our business and consolidated results of operations and financial condition incondition. As of the future. While wedate of this filing, all of Griffon's facilities are fully operational. We have not incurred significant disruptionsimplemented a variety of new policies and procedures, including additional cleaning, social distancing, staggered shifts and prohibiting or significantly restricting on-site visitors, to minimize the risk to our manufacturing or to our supply chain thus far fromemployees of contracting COVID-19. In the COVID-19 outbreak,United States, we manufacture a substantial majority of the products that we sell. While this helps mitigate the effects of global supplier and transportation disruptions, we are still impacted and are unable to accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have due to numerous uncertainties, including the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities, the impact to our customers’ and suppliers’ businesses and other factors identified in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the impact to our business, consolidated results of operations, and financial condition.




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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information, and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. As such, they should be read together with Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019,2020, which provides a more complete explanation of Griffon’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business, properties and other matters. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of interim results. Griffon’s CPP operations are seasonal; for this and other reasons, the financial results of the Company for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
 
The condensed consolidated balance sheet information at September 30, 20192020 was derived from the audited financial statements included in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019.2020.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Griffon and all subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAPaccounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in economic, industry or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Significant estimates include allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and returns, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, percentage of completion method of accounting,sales, profits and loss recognition for performance obligations satisfied over time, assumptions associated with pension assumptions,benefit obligations and income or expenses, useful lives associated with depreciation and amortization of fixedintangible and intangiblefixed assets, warranty reserves, sales incentive accruals, assumption associated with stock based compensation assumptions,valuation, income taxes and tax valuation reserves, environmental reserves, legal reserves, insurance reserves, and the valuation of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, acquisition assumptions usedassociated with valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities of acquired companies and the accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions Griffon may undertake in the future. Actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.

Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

NOTE 2 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
The carrying values of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts and notes payable, and revolving credit and variable interest rate debt approximate fair value due to either the short-term nature of such instruments or the fact that the interest rate of the revolving credit and variable rate debt is based upon current market rates.

Applicable accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy requiring the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The accounting guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as follows:

Level 1 inputs are measured and recorded at fair value based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
 
The fair values of Griffon’s 2028 senior notes approximated $980,000$1,061,250 on June 30, 2020.2021. Fair values were based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).
 


Insurance contracts with values of $3,324$3,924 at June 30, 20202021 are measured and recorded at fair value based upon quoted prices in active markets for similar assets (level 2 inputs) and are included in Prepaid and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

At June 30, 2020,2021, available-for-sale securities, measured at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for the underlying assets (level 1 inputs), and trading securities, measured at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets (level 2 inputs), with a fair value of $3,028$1,316 ($2,3651,339 cost basis) and $2,196 ($1,000 cost basis), respectively, were included in Prepaid and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, on available-for-sale securities are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities and realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

In the normal course of business, Griffon’s operations are exposed to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage these risks, Griffon may enter into various derivative contracts such as foreign currency exchange contracts, including forwards and options. As of June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon entered into several such contracts in order to lock into a foreign currency rate for planned settlements of trade and inter-company liabilities payable in US dollars.

At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon had $43,500$36,000 of Australian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.46$1.28 which qualified for hedge accounting (level 2 inputs). These hedges were all deemed effective as cash flow hedges with gains and losses related to changes in fair value deferred and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") and Prepaid and other current assets, or Accrued liabilities, until settlement. Upon settlement, gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Cost of goods and services ("COGS"). AOCI included deferred losses of $1,095$1,317 ($712,922, net of tax) at June 30, 20202021. Upon settlement, losses of $413 and gains of $556 and $1,550$2,812 were recorded in COGS during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively. All contracts expire in 1 to 119 days.

At June 30, 2021, Griffon had $8,425 of Canadian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.27. The contracts, which protect Canadian operations from currency fluctuations for US dollar based purchases, do not qualify for hedge accounting. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, fair value (losses) gains of $(106) and $138, respectively, were recorded to Other liabilities and to Other income for the outstanding contracts, based on similar contract values (level 2 inputs). Realized losses of $124 and $285 were recorded in Other income during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, for all settled contracts. All contracts expire in 1530 to 209420 days.

At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon had $3,125 and $3,000$950 of Canadian and British Pound dollar contracts respectively, at a weighted average rate of $1.36 and $0.81, respectively.$0.75. The contracts, which protect Canadian and United Kingdom operations from currency fluctuations for US dollar based purchases, do not qualify for hedge accounting. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, fair value losses(losses) gains of $222$(111) and $23$30, respectively, were recorded to Other assets and to Other income for the outstanding contracts, based on similar contract values (level 2 inputs). Realized gainslosses of $115$224 and $202$505 were recorded in Other income during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, for all settled contracts.2021, respectively. All contracts expire in 26 to 32821 days.

NOTE 3 – REVENUE

The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations identified under the terms of contracts with its customers are satisfied.A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service, or a bundle of goods or services, to the customer.customer, and is the unit of accounting. A contract with a customer is an agreement which both parties have approved, that creates enforceable rights and obligations, has commercial substance and with respect to which payment terms
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
are identified and collectability is probable.Once the Company has entered into a contract or purchase order, it is evaluated to identify performance obligations.For each performance obligation, revenue is recognized when control of the promised products is transferred to the customer, or services are satisfied under the contract or purchase order, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products or services (the transaction price).

A contract's transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. A majority of the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation which represents, in most cases, the product being sold to the customer. To a lesser extent, some contracts include multiple performance obligations such as a product, the related installation, and extended warranty services. These contracts require judgment in determining the number of performance obligations.

Over 80%Approximately 86% of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized at a point in time that relatesrelated to the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products and components primarily within the CPP and HBP segments,Segments, and revenue is recognized when title, and risk and rewards of ownership, have transferred to the customer. A majority of CPP and HBP segment revenuecustomer, which is short cycle in nature with shipments occurring within one year from order and does not include a material long-term financing component, implicitly or explicitly. Less than 20%generally upon shipment.

Approximately 14% of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized over time or under the percentage-of-completion method; theseand relate to prime or subcontractors from contract awards with the U.S. Government, as well as foreign governments and other commercial customers within our DE segment. These contracts are typically long-term in nature, usually greater than one year and do not include a material long-term financing component, either implicitly or explicitly.Segment. Revenue and profits from such contracts are recognized under the percentage-of-completion (over time) method of accounting. Revenue and profits on fixed-price contracts that contain engineering as well as production requirements are recorded based on the ratio of total actual incurred costs to date to the total estimated costs for each contract (cost-to-cost method).



Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the end of the period. We believe that cumulative costs incurred to date as a percentage of estimated total contract costs at completion (cost-to-cost method) is an appropriate measure of progress towards satisfaction of performance obligations recognized over time, as it most accurately depicts the progress of our work and transfer of control to our customers.

Accounting for the sales and profits on performance obligations for which progress is measured using the cost-to-costmethod relies on the substantial use of estimates; these projections may be revised throughout the life of a contract.Adjustments to estimates for a contract's estimated costs at completion and estimated profit or loss are often required as experience is gained, more information is obtained (even though the scope of work required under the contract may or may not change) and contract modifications occur. The impact of such adjustments to estimates is made on a cumulative basis in the period when such information has become known. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, income from operations included net unfavorable catch up adjustments approximating $1,131 and $4,351, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, income from operations included net unfavorable catch up adjustments approximating $4,100of $2,805 and $9,344,$3,228, respectively. Gross profit is impacted by a variety of factors, including the mix of products, systems and services, production efficiencies, price competition and general economic conditions.
We believe that cumulative costs incurred to date as a percentage of estimated total contract costs at completion is an appropriate measure of progress towards satisfaction of performance obligations, as it most accurately depicts the progress of our work and transfer of control to our customers.
For contracts in which anticipated total costs exceed the total expected revenue, an estimated loss is recognized in the period when identifiable. A provision for the entire amount of the estimated loss is recorded on a cumulative basis, and is recorded as a reduction to gross margin on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). These provisions had an immaterial impact on Griffon's Consolidated Financial Statements. The estimated remaining costs to complete loss contracts as of June 30, 20202021 and September 30, 20192020 were approximately $8,264$12,500 and $9,790,$10,800, respectively.

For a complete explanation of Griffon’s revenue accounting policies, this note should be read in conjunction with Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019.2020. See Note 1213 - Business Segments for revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by end markets, segments and geographic location.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations

On June 30, 2020,2021, we had $350,443$375,039 of remaining performance obligations, which we also refer to as total backlog. We expect to recognize approximately 72%66% of our remaining performance obligations as revenue within one year, with the balance to be completed thereafter.
Backlog represents the dollar value of funded orders for which work has not been performed. Backlog generally increases with bookings, and converts into revenue as we incur costs related to contractual commitments or the shipment of product. Given the nature of our business and a larger dependency on international customers, our bookings, and therefore our backlog, is impacted by the longer maturation cycles resulting in delays in the timing and amounts of such awards, which are subject to numerous factors, including fiscal constraints placed on customer budgets; political uncertainty; the timing of customer negotiations; and the timing of governmental approvals.
Contract Balances

Contract assets were $92,143$74,341 as of June 30, 20202021 compared to $105,111$84,426 as of September 30, 2019.2020. The $12,968$10,085 net decrease in our contract assets balance was primarily due to the timing of billings and work performed in Communications and Surveillance
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
programs and decrease associated with the sale of Systems Engineering Group, Inc. ("SEG"), partially offset by timing of work performed on various radar and surveillance programs.Naval & Cyber Systems. Contract assets primarily relate to the Company's right to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date and are recorded in Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets are transferred to receivables when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed consists of amounts accounted for under the percentage of completion method of accounting, and represent recoverable costs and accrued profit that cannot yet be invoiced under the terms of certain long-term contracts. Amounts will be invoiced when applicable contract terms, such as the achievement of specified milestones or product delivery, are met. At June 30, 20202021 and September 30, 2019,2020, approximately $7,058$9,600 and $13,100,$7,500, respectively, of contract costs and recognized income not yet billed were expected to be collected after one year. As of June 30, 2020, Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed included approximately $1,874 of reserves for contract risk. As of September 30, 2019, Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed included 0 reserves for contract risk.

Contract liabilities were $20,719$23,757 as of June 30, 20202021 compared to $26,259$24,386 as of September 30, 2019.2020. The $5,540$629 decrease in the contract liabilities balance was primarily due to the recognition of revenue primarily from surveillancein Naval & Cyber systems, partially offset by billings in Surveillance and airborne maritime surveillance radarCommunications programs. Contract liabilities relate to advance consideration received from customers for which revenue has not been recognized. The Company often receives cash payments from customers in advance of the Company’s performance resulting in contract liabilities. These contract liabilities are classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize revenue. Current contract liabilities are recorded in Accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract liabilities are reduced when the associated revenue from the contract is recognized.




NOTE 4 – ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

Acquisitions

Griffon accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition using a method substantially similar to the goodwill impairment test methodology (level 3 inputs). The operating results of the acquired companies are included in Griffon’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition; in each instance, Griffon is in the process of finalizing the initial purchase price allocation unless otherwise noted.

On December 22, 2020, AMES acquired Quatro Design Pty Ltd (“Quatro”), a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced concrete landscaping products for residential, commercial, and public sector projects for a purchase price of AUD $3,500 (approximately $2,700) in cash. The purchase price is subject to additional contingent consideration of approximately AUD $1,000 (approximately $760) based on Quatro exceeding certain EBITDA performance targets in the first year. The preliminary goodwill and acquired intangibles allocated to this acquisition was AUD $1,038 (approximately $784) and AUD $2,755 (approximately $2,082), respectively, which was assigned to the CPP segment, and is not deductible for income tax purposes.

On November 29, 2019, AMES acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Vatre Group Limited ("Apta"), a leading United Kingdom supplier of innovative garden pottery and associated products sold to leading UK and Ireland garden centers for approximately $10,500 (GBP 8,750), inclusive of a post-closing working capital adjustment, net of cash acquired. This acquisition broadens AMES' product offerings in the UK market and increases its in-country operational footprint. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets was primarilyrecorded as goodwill and is deductible for tax purposes. The purchase price allocation was finalized and allocated to goodwill of GBP 2,418,3,449, acquired intangible assets of GBP 3,454, inventory of GBP 2,914, accounts receivable and other assets of GBP 2,492 and accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of GBP 2,734.3,765, which was assigned to the CPP segment.

During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, acquisition costs were de minimis. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $2,960. The Company did 0t incur acquisition costs in the three months ended June 30, 2020.



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


Dispositions

On December 18, 2020, Defense Electronics completed the sale of its SEG business for $15,000. SEG provides sophisticated, highly technical engineering and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency and various U.S. military commands. SEG had sales of approximately $7,000 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020 and $31,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. DE recorded a pre-tax gain of $5,291 ($5,251, net of tax, or $0.10 per share) related to the divestiture of SEG. The Company did 0t incur acquisition costs in the threesale does not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on operations and nine months ended June 30, 2019.financial results.



NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out or average)average cost) or market.
 
The following table details the components of inventory:
 At June 30, 2020 At September 30, 2019
Raw materials and supplies$131,021
 $121,791
Work in process90,343
 93,830
Finished goods189,664
 226,500
Total$411,028
 $442,121

At June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
Raw materials and supplies$163,639 $146,351 
Work in process87,109 83,697 
Finished goods259,561 183,777 
Total$510,309 $413,825 
 
NOTE 6 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The following table details the components of property, plant and equipment, net:
At June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
Land, building and building improvements$169,588 $167,005 
Machinery and equipment615,780 595,126 
Leasehold improvements55,507 53,386 
840,875 815,517 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(502,113)(471,553)
Total$338,762 $343,964 
 At June 30, 2020 At September 30, 2019
Land, building and building improvements$159,225
 $133,036
Machinery and equipment585,298
 580,698
Leasehold improvements51,738
 49,808

796,261
 763,542
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(460,943) (426,216)
Total$335,318
 $337,326


Depreciation and amortization expense for property, plant and equipment was $13,142$13,371 and $13,089$13,142 for the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $39,890$39,709 and $38,736$39,890 for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Depreciation included in Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A&A") expenses was $4,852$5,044 and $4,822$4,852 for the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $14,713$14,764 and $14,264$14,713 for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Remaining components of depreciation, attributable to manufacturing operations, are included in Cost of goods and services.

Except
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 7 – CREDIT LOSSES

Effective October 1, 2020, the Company adopted accounting guidance related to accounting for credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables (ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments). The guidance requires companies to consider forward-looking information to estimate expected credit losses, resulting in earlier recognition of losses for receivables that are current or not yet due, which were not considered under the previous accounting guidance.

The Company is exposed to credit losses primarily through sales of products and services. Trade receivables are recorded at their stated amount, less allowances for discounts, doubtful accounts and returns. The Company’s expected loss allowance methodology for trade receivables is primarily based on the aging method of the accounts receivables balances and the financial condition of its customers. The allowances represent estimated uncollectible receivables associated with potential customer defaults on contractual obligations (usually due to customers’ potential insolvency), discounts related to early payment of accounts receivables by customers and estimates for returns. The allowance for doubtful accounts includes amounts for certain customers in which a risk of default has been specifically identified, as describedwell as an amount for customer defaults, based on a formula, when it is determined the risk of some default is probable and estimable, but cannot yet be associated with specific customers. Allowance for discounts and returns are recorded as a reduction of revenue and the provision related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in Note 16, Restructuring Charges, no event or indicatorSG&A expenses.

The Company also considers current and expected future economic and market conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when determining any estimate of impairment occurred duringcredit losses. Generally, estimates used to determine the nine months ended June 30, 2020 which would require additional impairment testingallowance are based on assessment of property, plantanticipated payment and equipment.all other historical, current and future information that is reasonably available. All accounts receivable amounts are expected to be collected in less than one year.

Based on a review of the Company's policies and procedures across all segments, including the aging of its trade receivables, recent write-off history and other factors related to future macroeconomic conditions, Griffon determined that its method to determine credit losses and the amount of its allowances for bad debts is in accordance with this guidance in all material respects.


The following table provides a roll-forward of the allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of accounts receivable to present the net amount expected to be collected:

Beginning Balance, October 1, 2020$8,505 
Provision for expected credit losses1,254 
Amounts written off charged against the allowance(237)
Other, primarily foreign currency translation20 
Ending Balance, June 30, 2021$9,542 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 78 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
 
The following table provides changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment during the nine months ended June 30, 2020:2021:
 At September 30, 2020Business Acquisitions (a)Business Divestitures (b)Foreign
 currency
translations adjustments
At June 30, 2021
Consumer and Professional Products$232,845 $784 $$3,133 $236,762 
Home and Building Products191,253 191,253 
Defense Electronics18,545 (811)17,734 
Total$442,643 $784 $(811)$3,133 $445,749 
 At September 30, 2019
Goodwill from acquisitions
Other
adjustments
including currency
translations

At June 30, 2020
Consumer and Professional Products$227,269
 $3,125
 $(525) $229,869
Home and Building Products191,253
 
 
 191,253
Defense Electronics18,545
 
 
 18,545
Total$437,067
 $3,125
 $(525) $439,667
(a) The increase in the CPP segment was due to the acquisition of Quatro.
(b) The decrease in the DE segment was due to the divestiture of SEG.


The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets:
 At June 30, 2021 At September 30, 2020
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization
Average
Life
(Years)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated
Amortization
Customer relationships & other$189,511 $74,233 23$185,940 $66,656 
Technology and patents19,568 8,237 1319,464 8,360 
Total amortizable intangible assets209,079 82,470  205,404 75,016 
Trademarks228,879 —  224,640 — 
Total intangible assets$437,958 $82,470  $430,044 $75,016 
 At June 30, 2020   At September 30, 2019
 Gross Carrying Amount 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Average
Life
(Years)
 Gross Carrying Amount 
Accumulated
Amortization
Customer relationships & other$184,445
 $64,018
 23 $183,515
 $57,783
Technology and patents19,348
 8,075
 13 19,167
 7,329
Total amortizable intangible assets203,793
 72,093
   202,682
 65,112
Trademarks222,684
 
   219,069
 
Total intangible assets$426,477
 $72,093
   $421,751
 $65,112
The gross carrying amount of intangible assets was impacted by approximately $5,832 related to foreign currency translation.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $2,381$2,435 and $2,506$2,381 for the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $7,177$7,246 and $7,436$7,177 for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020. Amortization expense for the remainder of 20202021 and the next five fiscal years and thereafter, based on current intangible balances and classifications, is estimated as follows: 2020 - $2,416; 2021 - $9,387;$2,139; 2022 - $9,387;$9,376; 2023 - $9,234;$9,224; 2024 - $9,208;$9,198; 2025 - $9,208;$9,198; 2026 - $9,198; thereafter $82,860.$78,276.
 
Griffon performs its annual goodwill impairment testing in the fourth quarter of each year. The 20192020 impairment testing resulted in all 3 reporting units having fair values substantially in excess of their carrying values. In addition to the annual impairment test, the Company is required to regularly assess whether a triggering event has occurred which would require interim impairment testing. GivenIn connection with the general deterioration in economic and market conditions surroundingsale of the COVID-19 pandemic,SEG business, the Company consideredassessed the impactremaining DE reporting unit for impairment. The assessment determined that the COVID-19 pandemic may have onfair value of the DE reporting unit substantially exceeded its nearcarrying value and long-term forecasts and completed an interimno impairment test as of March 31, 2020. The companyexisted. During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company determined that there iswere no other triggering events and, as a result, there was 0 impairment to either its goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets at March 31, 2020. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company determined there were no triggering events.2021.
 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 89 – INCOME TAXES
During the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company recognized a tax provision of $12,649$12,366 on incomeIncome before taxes from continuing operations of $34,480,$29,073, compared to a tax provision of $6,258$12,649 on incomeIncome before taxes from continuing operations of $20,386$34,480 in the comparable prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included restructuring charges of $4,082 ($3,129, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $2,979, primarily due to the impact of UK tax rate changes on deferred liabilities. The prior year quarter results included restructuring charges of $1,633 ($1,224, net of tax), loss from debt extinguishment of $1,235 ($969, net of tax) and net discrete tax and certain other tax provisions, net, of $1,828, that affect comparability. The prior year quarter included net discrete tax and certain other tax benefitscomparability of $669 that affect comparability.$1,828. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 31.2% and 2019 were 30.8% and 34.0%, respectively.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company recognized a tax provision of $32,783 on Income before taxes of $96,102, compared to a tax provision of $21,022 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $54,360 compared to a tax provision of $14,664 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $44,035 in the comparable prior year period. The nine month period ended June 30, 2021 included restructuring charges of $22,444 ($17,080, net of tax), gain on sale of the SEG business of $5,291 ($5,251, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $2,864, primarily due to the impact of UK tax rate changes on deferred liabilities. The nine month period ended June 30, 2020 included restructuring charges of $11,171 ($8,377, net of tax), acquisition costs of $2,960 ($2,321, net of tax), loss from debt extinguishment of $7,925 ( $6,214,($6,214, net of tax) and net discrete tax and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $1,248. The nine month period ended June 30, 2019 included net discrete tax benefits of $299. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 31.1% and 2019 were 32.6% and 34.0%, respectively.

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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Congress approved certain changes to the federal tax laws in March 2020. While we are still assessing the impact of the legislation, we do not expect there to be a material impact to our consolidated financial statements at this time.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 910 – LONG-TERM DEBT
 
 At June 30, 2020 At September 30, 2019  At June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
 Outstanding Balance
Original Issuer Premium
Capitalized Fees & Expenses Balance Sheet
Coupon Interest Rate
Outstanding Balance
Original Issuer Premium Capitalized Fees & Expenses Balance Sheet
Coupon Interest Rate  Outstanding BalanceOriginal Issuer PremiumCapitalized Fees & ExpensesBalance SheetCoupon Interest RateOutstanding BalanceOriginal Issuer PremiumCapitalized Fees & ExpensesBalance SheetCoupon Interest Rate
Senior notes due 2028(a)$1,000,000
 $375
 (14,877) $985,498
 5.75% $
 $
 $
 $
 %Senior notes due 2028(a)$1,000,000 $327 (13,811)$986,516 5.75 %$1,000,000 $363 $(15,376)$984,987 5.75 %
Senior notes due 2022(a)
 
 
 
 5.25% 1,000,000
 867
 (9,175) 991,692
 5.25%
Revolver due 2025(b)104,181
 
 (2,544) 101,637
 Variable
 50,000
 
 (1,243) 48,757
 Variable
Revolver due 2025(b)20,775 (1,841)18,934 Variable12,858 (2,209)10,649 Variable
Capital lease - real estate(d)11,564
 
 (36) 11,528
 5.00% 4,388
 
 (55) 4,333
 5.00%
Finance lease - real estateFinance lease - real estate(c)15,265 (11)15,254 5.60 %17,218 (30)17,188 5.60 %
Non US lines of credit(e)
 
 (33) (33) Variable
 17,576
 
 (45) 17,531
 Variable
Non US lines of credit(d)2,871 (21)2,850 Variable(30)(30)Variable
Non US term loans(e)30,736
 
 (172) 30,564
 Variable
 36,977
 
 (188) 36,789
 Variable
Non US term loans(d)28,204 (113)28,091 Variable31,086 (160)30,926 Variable
Other long term debt(f)3,422
 
 (16) 3,406
 Variable
 5,190
 
 (18) 5,172
 Variable
Other long term debt(e)4,006 (15)3,991 Variable3,260 (16)3,244 Variable
Totals 1,149,903
 375
 (17,678) 1,132,600
  
 1,114,131
 867
 (10,724) 1,104,274
  
Totals 1,071,121 327 (15,812)1,055,636  1,064,422 363 (17,821)1,046,964  
less: Current portion (9,235) 
 
 (9,235)  
 (10,525) 
 
 (10,525)  
less: Current portion (13,024)— (13,024) (9,922)— (9,922) 
Long-term debt $1,140,668
 $375
 $(17,678) $1,123,365
  
 $1,103,606
 $867
 $(10,724) $1,093,749
  
Long-term debt $1,058,097 $327 $(15,812)$1,042,612  $1,054,500 $363 $(17,821)$1,037,042  
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019  Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Effective Interest Rate (1)

Cash Interest
Amort. Debt
Discount

Amort. Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees

Total Interest Expense
Effective Interest Rate (1)

Cash Interest
Amort. Debt
Premium

Amort.
Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees

Total Interest Expense  Effective Interest RateCash InterestAmort. Debt
Premium
Amort. Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees
Total Interest ExpenseEffective Interest RateCash InterestAmort. Debt
Premium
Amort.
Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees
Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028(a)5.8% $12,219
 $
 $277
 $12,496
 n/a
 $
 $
 $
 $
Senior notes due 2028(a)6.0 %$14,375 $(12)$496 $14,859 5.8 %$12,219 $$277 $12,496 
Senior notes due 2022(a)6.2% 1,960
 11
 155
 2,126
 5.7% 13,125
 68
 950
 14,143
Senior notes due 2022(a)— 5.7 %1,960 11 155 2,126 
Revolver due 2025(b)Variable
 1,597
 
 134
 1,731
 Variable
 2,282
 
 220
 2,502
Revolver due 2025(b)Variable344 123 467 Variable1,597 134 1,731 
ESOP Loans(c)n/a
 
 
 
 
 7.2% 
 
 
 
Capital lease - real estate(d)6.3% 33
 
 6
 39
 5.6% 78
 
 7
 85
Finance lease - real estateFinance lease - real estate(c)5.8 %215 221 6.3 %33 39 
Non US lines of credit(e)Variable
 4
 
 (1) 3
 Variable
 4
 
 3
 7
Non US lines of credit(d)VariableVariable(1)
Non US term loans(e)Variable
 222
 
 21
 243
 Variable
 376
 
 44
 420
Non US term loans(d)Variable169 18 187 Variable222 21 243 
Other long term debt(f)Variable
 102
 
 1
 103
 Variable
 149
 
 
 149
Other long term debt(e)Variable107 107 Variable102 103 
Capitalized interest  
 (16) 
 
 (16)  
 (18) 
 
 (18)Capitalized interest  — —  (16)— — (16)
Totals  
 $16,121
 $11
 $593
 $16,725
  
 $15,996
 $68
 $1,224
 $17,288
Totals  $15,214 $(12)$647 $15,849  $16,121 $11 $593 $16,725 

(1) n/a = not applicable



  Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
  Effective Interest Rate (1) Cash Interest Amort. Debt
Discount
 Amort. Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees
 Total Interest Expense 
Effective Interest Rate (1)
 Cash Interest Amort. Debt
Premium
 Amort.
Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees
 Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028(a)5.9% $17,785
 $
 $412
 $18,197
 % $
 $
 $
 $
Senior notes due 2022(a)5.7% 23,125
 123
 1,734
 24,982
 5.7% 39,375
 202
 2,852
 42,429
Revolver due 2025(b)Variable
 4,798
 
 531
 5,329
 Variable
 4,846
 
 761
 5,607
ESOP Loans(c)n/a
 
 
 
 
 6.6% 937
 
 186
 1,123
Capital lease - real estate(d)6.1% 146
 
 19
 165
 5.5% 294
 
 19
 313
Non US lines of credit(e)Variable
 11
 
 11
 22
 Variable
 15
 
 11
 26
Non US term loans(e)Variable
 786
 
 40
 826
 Variable
 1,273
 
 97
 1,370
Other long term debt(f)Variable
 394
 
 1
 395
 Variable
 478
 
 6
 484
Capitalized interest  
 (109) 
 
 (109)  
 (18) 
 
 (18)
Totals  
 $46,936
 $123
 $2,748
 $49,807
  
 $47,200
 $202
 $3,932
 $51,334
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
  Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
  Effective Interest RateCash InterestAmort. Debt
Premium
Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other FeesTotal Interest ExpenseEffective Interest RateCash InterestAmort. Debt PremiumAmort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other FeesTotal Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028(a)6.0 %$43,125 $(35)$1,566 $44,656 5.9 %$17,785 $$412 $18,197 
Senior notes due 2022(a)— 5.7 %23,125 123 1,734 24,982 
Revolver due 2025(b)Variable760 368 1,128 Variable4,798 531 5,329 
Finance lease - real estate(c)5.8 %671 19 690 6.1 %146 19 165 
Non US lines of credit(d)Variable11 12 23 Variable11 11 22 
Non US term loans(d)Variable503 53 556 Variable786 40 826 
Other long term debt(e)Variable329 330 Variable394 395 
Capitalized interest (13)— — (13)(109)— — (109)
Totals $45,386 $(35)$2,019 $47,370 $46,936 $123 $2,748 $49,807 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

(a)On June 22, 2020, Griffon completed the add-on offering through a private placement $150,000 principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes due 2028, at 100.25% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $850,000 principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes due in 2028, at par, completed on February 19, 2020 (collectively, the “Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Senior Notes"). As of June 30, 2020, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $1,000,000; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.
(a)    On June 22, 2020, in an unregistered offering through a private placement, Griffon completed the add-on offering of $150,000 principal amount of its 5.75% Senior Notes, at 100.25% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $850,000 principal amount of its 5.75% Senior Notes, at par, completed on February 19, 2020 (collectively, the “Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% 2022 senior notes. As of June 30, 2021, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $1,000,000; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.

The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. On April 22, 2020 and August 3, 2020, Griffon exchanged substantially all of the $850,000 Senior Notes for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), via an exchange offer. Griffon intends to complete an offer to exchange the remaining $150,000 Senior Notes for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The fair value of the 2028 Senior Notes approximated $980,000$1,061,250 on June 30, 20202021 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).

In connection with these transactions, Griffon capitalized $15,289$16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred related to the issuance and exchange of the 2028 Senior Notes, which will amortizeis being amortized over the term of such terms.the 2028 Senior Notes. Furthermore, all of the obligations associated with the 2022 Senior Notes were discharged. Additionally, Griffon recognized a $7,925 loss on the early extinguishment of debt of the 5.25% $1,000,000 principal amount of 2022 Senior Notes, comprised primarily of the write-off of $6,725 of remaining deferred financing fees, $607 of tender offer net premium expense and $593 of redemption interest expense.

(b)On January 30, 2020, Griffon amended its revolving credit facility (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") to increase the maximum borrowing availability from $350,000 to $400,000 and extend its maturity date from March 22, 2021 to March 22, 2025. The amended agreement also modified certain other provisions of the facility. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $100,000 (increased from $50,000); a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000 (increased from $100,000); and contains a customary accordion feature that permits us to request, subject to each lender's consent, an increase in the maximum aggregate amount that can be borrowed by up to an additional $100,000 (increased from $50,000).

(b)     On January 30, 2020, Griffon amended its revolving credit facility (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") to increase the maximum borrowing availability from $350,000 to $400,000, and extend its maturity date from March 22, 2021 to March 22, 2025 and modify certain other provisions of the facility. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $100,000; a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000; and contains a customary accordion feature that permits us to request, subject to each lender's consent, an increase in the maximum aggregate amount that can be borrowed by up to an additional $100,000.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a LIBOR or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Current margins are 1.25%0.50% for base rate loans and 2.25%1.50% for LIBOR loans. The Credit Agreement has certain financial maintenance tests including a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. The negative covenants place limits on Griffon's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, incur liens, and make restricted payments and investments. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Griffon’s material domestic subsidiaries and are secured, on a first priority basis, by substantially all domestic assets of the Company and the guarantors, and a pledge of not greater than 65% of the equity interest in Griffon’s material, first-tier foreign subsidiaries. At June 30, 2020,2021, there were $104,181of$20,775 of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement; outstanding standby letters of credit were $21,617;$17,007; and $274,202$362,218 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

(c)In August 2016 and as amended on June 30, 2017, Griffon’s ESOP entered into a Term Loan with a bank (the "ESOP Agreement"). The Term Loan interest rate was LIBOR plus 3.00%. The Term Loan required quarterly principal payments of $569 with a balloon payment due at maturity. The Term Loan was secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan and with a lien on a specific amount of Griffon assets (which ranked pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement) and was guaranteed by Griffon. On March 13, 2019, the ESOP Term Loan was refinanced with an internal loan from Griffon which was funded with cash and a draw under its Credit Agreement. The internal loan interest rate is fixed at 2.91%, matures in June 2033 and requires quarterly payments of principal, currently $635, and interest. The internal loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan. The amount outstanding on the internal loan at June 30, 2020 was $30,513.
(c)    Two Griffon subsidiaries have finance leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida. The leases mature in November 2021 and 2025, respectively, and bear interest at fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 5.6%, respectively. The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the real estate, which is guaranteed by Griffon, and has a 1 dollar buyout at the end of the lease. The Ocala, Florida lease contains 2 five-year renewal options. At June 30, 2021, $15,254 was outstanding, net of issuance costs. Refer to Note 21- Leases for further details.
(d)Two Griffon subsidiaries have finance leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida. The leases mature in 2021 and 2025, respectively, and bear interest at fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 2.9%, respectively. The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the real estate and is guaranteed by Griffon. The Ocala, Florida lease contains 1 five-year renewal option. At June 30, 2020, $11,528 was outstanding, net of issuance costs.
(e)In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”) entered into a CAD 15,000 ($10,974 as of June 30, 2020) revolving credit facility.  The facility accrues interest at LIBOR (USD) or the Bankers Acceptance Rate (CDN) plus 1.3% per annum (1.46% LIBOR USD and 1.56% Bankers Acceptance Rate CDN as of June 30, 2020). The revolving facility matures in October 2022. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity.  At June 30, 2020, there were 0 borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($10,974 as of June 30, 2020) available for borrowing.

(d)     In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 ($12,126 as of June 30, 2021) revolving credit facility. The facility accrues interest at LIBOR (USD) or the Bankers Acceptance Rate (CDN) plus 1.3% per annum (1.40% LIBOR USD and 1.48% Bankers Acceptance Rate CDN as of June 30, 2021). The revolving facility matures in October 2022. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity.  At June 30, 2021, there were 0 outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($12,126 as of June 30, 2021) available.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
In July 2016, and as amended in March 2019, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries (collectively, "Griffon Australia") entered into an AUD 29,625 term loan, AUD 20,000 revolver and AUD 10,000 receivable purchase facility agreement. The term loan requires quarterly principal payments of AUD 1,250 plus interest with a balloon payment of AUD 9,625 due upon maturity in March 2022, and accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate “BBSY” plus 1.95% per annum (2.09%(2.01% at June 30, 2020)2021). During the quarter ended June 30,fiscal 2020, the term loan balance was reduced by AUD 5,000, from AUD 23,375 to AUD 18,375 with proceeds from an AUD 5,000 increase in the commitment of the receivables purchase line from AUD 10,000 to AUD 15,000. TheAs of June 30, 2021, the term loan had an outstanding balance of AUD 17,12512,125 ($11,7619,131 as of June 30, 2020)2021). The revolving facility and receivable purchase facility mature in March 2022, but are renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. The revolving facility and receivable purchase facility accrue interest at BBSY plus 1.9% and 1.35%, respectively, per annum (2.05%(1.98% and 1.49%1.41%, respectively, at June 30, 2020)2021). At June 30, 2020,2021, there were 0 borrowingsbalances outstanding under the revolver and the receivable purchase facility. The revolver, receivable purchase facility and the term loan are all secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level and is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.

In July 2018, theThe AMES Companies UK Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively, "AMES UK") entered into a GBP 14,000 term loan, GBP 4,000 mortgage loan and GBP 5,000 revolver. The term loan and mortgage loan require quarterly principal payments of GBP 350438 and GBP 83105 plus interest, respectively, and have balloon payments due upon maturity, July 2023, of GBP 7,7007,088 and GBP 2,500,2,349, respectively. The Term Loan and Mortgage Loans each accrue interest at the GBP LIBOR Rate plus 2.25% and 1.8%, respectively (2.33% and 1.88% ( 1.86% at June 30, 2020, respectively)2021). The revolving facility matures in June 2021, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender, and accrues interest at the Bank of England Base Rate plus 1.75% (1.85%1.8% (1.90% as of June 30, 2020).2021) and was renewed in June 2021. The revolving credit facility matures in April 2022, but it is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the revolver had 0an outstanding balance of GBP $2,073 ($2,871 as of June 30, 2021) while the term and mortgage loan balances amounted to GBP 15,39813,771 ($18,97519,073 as of June 30, 2020)2021). The revolver and the term loan are both secured by substantially all of the assets of AMES UK and its subsidiaries. AMES UK is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio. An invoice discounting arrangement was canceled and replaced by the above loan facilities.

(f)Other long-term debt primarily consists of a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, with the balance consisting of capital leases.
(e)     Other long-term debt primarily consists of a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, with the balance consisting of finance leases.

On March 13, 2019, Griffon's Employee Stock Ownership Plan entered into an agreement that refinanced a term loan with a bank with an internal loan from Griffon. The internal loan interest rate is fixed at 2.91%, matures in June 2033 and requires quarterly payments of principal, currently $620, and interest. The internal loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan. The amount outstanding on the internal loan at June 30, 2021 was $27,988.

At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of all credit and loan agreements.

NOTE 1011 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
During 2021, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share in each quarter, totaling $0.24 per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2021. During 2020, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, in each quarter, totaling $0.225 per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. During 2019, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0725 per share, totaling $0.29$0.30 per share for the year. A dividend payable was established for the holders of restricted shares; such dividends will be released upon vesting of the underlying restricted shares.

In March 2019, the ESOP Term Loan was refinanced with a loan from Griffon which was funded with cash and a draw on its credit facility; dividends paid on allocated shares in the ESOP are allocated to participant accounts in the form of additional shares.

On July 29, 2020,2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075$0.08 per share, payable on September 17, 202016, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2020.

Compensation expense for restricted stock and restricted stock units is recognized ratably over the required service period based on the fair value of the grant, calculated as the number of shares granted multiplied by the stock price on the date of grant and, for performance shares, the likelihood of achieving the performance criteria. Compensation expense for restricted stock granted to two senior executives is calculated as the maximum number of shares granted, upon achieving certain performance criteria, multiplied by the stock price as valued by a Monte Carlo Simulation Model. Compensation cost related to stock-based awards with graded vesting, generally over a period of three to four years, is recognized using the straight-line attribution method and recorded within SG&A expenses.19, 2021.
 
On January 29, 2016, shareholders approved the Griffon Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan") under which awards of performance shares, performance units, stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, deferred shares and other stock-based awards may be granted. On January 31, 2018, shareholders approved Amendment No. 1 to the Incentive Plan pursuant to which, among other things, 1,000,000 shares were added to the Incentive Plan; and on January 30, 2020, shareholders approved Amendment No. 2 to the Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 1,700,000
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
shares were added to the

Incentive Plan. Options granted under the Incentive Plan may be either “incentive stock options” or nonqualified stock options, generally expire ten years after the date of grant and are granted at an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant. The maximum number of shares of common stock available for award under the Incentive Plan is 5,050,000 (600,000 of which may be issued as incentive stock options), plus (i) any shares reserved for issuance under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan as of the effective date of the Incentive Plan, and (ii) any shares underlying awards outstanding on such effective date under the 2011 Incentive Plan that are canceled or forfeited. As of June 30, 2020,2021, there were 1,063,148443,820 shares available for grant.

All grants outstanding under former equity plans will continue under their terms; 0 additionalCompensation expense for restricted stock and restricted stock units is recognized ratably over the required service period based on the fair value of the grant, calculated as the number of shares granted multiplied by the stock price on the date of grant and, for performance shares, the likelihood of achieving the performance criteria. Compensation expense for restricted stock granted to two senior executives is calculated as the maximum number of shares granted, upon achieving certain performance criteria, multiplied by the stock price as valued by a Monte Carlo Simulation Model. Compensation cost related to stock-based awards will be granted under such plans.with graded vesting, generally over a period of three to four years, is recognized using the straight-line attribution method and recorded within SG&A expenses.

During the first quarter of 2020,2021, Griffon granted 216,523511,624 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units. This included 226,811 restricted stock and restricted stock units, subject to certain performance conditions, with vesting periods of three years, with a total fair value of $4,705,$5,500, or a weighted average fair value of $21.73$24.25 per share. Furthermore, this included 284,813 restricted stock awards granted to 5 executives, with vesting periods of three years and a total fair value of $5,913 or a weighted average fair value of $20.76 per share.

During the second quarter of 2020,2021, Griffon granted 804,674 shares of restricted stock. This included 99,772731,282 shares of restricted stock to 76 executives. This included 203,282 shares of restricted stock to 4 executives, subject to certain performance conditions, with vesting period ofperiods ranging from 34 months to 60 months, with a total fair value of $2,200, or weighted average fair value of $22.05 per share. Griffon also granted 44,902 restricted shares to the non-employee directors of Griffon with a vesting period of three years and a fair value of $990,$4,923, or a weighted average fair value of $22.05$24.22 per share. This also included 660,000528,000 shares of restricted stock granted to 2 senior executives with a vesting period of four years and a two year-year post-vesting holding period, subject to the achievement of certain absolute and relative performance conditions relating to the price of Griffon's common stock. So long as the minimum performance condition is attained, the amount of shares that can vest will range from 480,000384,000 to 660,000.528,000. The total fair value of these restricted shares using the Monte Carlo Simulation model is approximately $9,534,$7,824, or a weighted average fair value of $14.45$14.82 per share.

During the third quarter of 2020, Additionally, Griffon granted 7,59944,424 restricted shares to the non-employee directors of restricted stock, subject to certain performance conditions,Griffon with a vesting periodsperiod of three years withand a total fair value of $125,$1,080, or a weighted average fair value of $16.45$24.31 per share.

During the third quarter of 2021, 0 grants were issued.

The following table summarizes the Company’s compensation expense relating to all stock-based incentive plans:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Restricted stock$4,544 $3,930 $12,321 $10,742 
ESOP1,047 577 2,771 2,067 
Total stock based compensation$5,591 $4,507 $15,092 $12,809 
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 20202019 20202019
Restricted stock$3,930
$3,332
 $10,742
$9,687
ESOP577
715
 2,067
1,860
Total stock based compensation$4,507
$4,047
 $12,809
$11,547


On each of August 3, 2016 and August 1, 2018, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under this share repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon did not purchase any shares of common stock under these repurchase programs. As of June 30, 2020,2021, an aggregate of $57,955 remains under Griffon's Board authorized repurchase programs.

During the third quarter ended June 30, 2020, there2021, 0 shares were no shares withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, 340,7752021, 133,027 shares, with a market value of $7,409,$2,774, or $21.74$20.85 per
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
share, respectively, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. Furthermore, during the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, an additional 3,3076,507 shares, with a market value of $70,$135, or $21.22$20.75 per share, were withheld from common stock issued upon the vesting of restricted stock units to settle employee taxes due upon vesting.


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NOTE 1112 – EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
 
Basic EPS (and diluted EPS in periods when a loss exists) was calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS was calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus additional common shares that could be issued in connection with stock based compensation.
 
The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts (in thousands) used in computing earnings per share:
 Three Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Common shares outstanding56,677 47,425 56,677 47,425 
Unallocated ESOP shares(1,912)(2,108)(1,912)(2,108)
Non-vested restricted stock(3,814)(3,555)(3,814)(3,555)
Impact of weighted average shares(48)(50)(172)(279)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic50,903 41,712 50,779 41,483 
Incremental shares from stock based compensation2,601 2,062 2,527 2,335 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted53,504 43,774 53,306 43,818 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Common shares outstanding47,425
 46,801
 47,425
 46,801
Unallocated ESOP shares(2,108) (2,314) (2,108) (2,314)
Non-vested restricted stock(3,555) (3,426) (3,555) (3,426)
Impact of weighted average shares(50) (94) (279) (173)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic41,712
 40,967
 41,483
 40,888
Incremental shares from stock based compensation2,062
 2,197
 2,335
 1,761
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted43,774
 43,164
 43,818
 42,649
        


NOTE 1213 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

In fiscal 2019, Griffon modified its reportable segment structure to provide investors with improved visibility after a series of portfolio repositioning actions which included the divestiture of the Plastics business, the acquisition of ClosetMaid and its subsequent integration into AMES, and the acquisition of CornellCookson by Clopay. The prior year amounts have been recast to reflect the recent change in Griffon's reporting segment structure. Griffon now reports its operations through 3 reportable segments, from continuing operations, as follows:

CPP conducts its operations through AMES. Founded in 1774, AMES is the leading North American manufacturer and a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools and products for home storage and organization, landscaping, and enhancing outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including True Temper, AMES, and ClosetMaid.

HBP conducts its operations through 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 CornellCookson brand.

DE conducts its operations through Telephonics, founded in 1933, a globally recognized leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Information on Griffon’s reportable segments from continuing operations is as follows:
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
REVENUE2021202020212020
Consumer and Professional Products$324,826 $328,929 $947,739 $844,917 
Home and Building Products259,392 219,164 752,684 670,374 
Defense Electronics62,574 83,968 190,492 231,558 
Total consolidated net sales$646,792 $632,061 $1,890,915 $1,746,849 
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
REVENUE2020 2019 2020 2019
Consumer and Professional Products$328,929
 $273,710
 $844,917
 $777,916
Home and Building Products219,164
 221,521
 670,374
 631,615
Defense Electronics83,968
 79,739
 231,558
 225,594
Total consolidated net sales$632,061
 $574,970
 $1,746,849
 $1,635,125



Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers is disaggregated by end markets, segments and geographic location, as it more accurately depicts the nature and amount of the Company’s revenue. The following table presents revenue disaggregated by end market and segment:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Residential repair and remodel$50,165 $50,709 $146,325 $126,304 
Retail154,212 177,271 447,206 441,795 
Residential new construction12,147 14,487 40,202 44,344 
Industrial12,708 9,303 32,197 30,461 
International excluding North America95,594 77,159 281,809 202,013 
Total Consumer and Professional Products324,826 328,929 947,739 844,917 
Residential repair and remodel127,827 109,876 374,769 332,681 
Commercial construction102,754 84,521 293,444 262,708 
Residential new construction28,811 24,767 84,471 74,985 
Total Home and Building Products259,392 219,164 752,684 670,374 
U.S. Government45,275 54,802 127,644 151,126 
International15,141 24,779 53,533 68,333 
Commercial2,158 4,387 9,315 12,099 
Total Defense Electronics62,574 83,968 190,492 231,558 
Total Consolidated Revenue$646,792 $632,061 $1,890,915 $1,746,849 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 20192020 2019
Residential repair and remodel$50,709
 $35,416
$126,304
 $101,015
Retail177,271
 148,596
441,795
 424,537
Residential new construction14,487
 15,345
44,344
 43,162
Industrial9,303
 12,880
30,461
 34,054
International excluding North America77,159
 61,473
202,013
 175,148
Total Consumer and Professional Products328,929
 273,710
844,917
 777,916
Residential repair and remodel109,876
 112,730
332,681
 316,368
Commercial construction84,521
 83,382
262,708
 243,939
Residential new construction24,767
 25,409
74,985
 71,308
Total Home and Building Products219,164
 221,521
670,374
 631,615
U.S. Government54,802
 46,579
151,126
 138,515
International24,779
 30,120
68,333
 75,348
Commercial4,387
 3,040
12,099
 11,731
Total Defense Electronics83,968
 79,739
231,558
 225,594
Total Consolidated Revenue$632,061
 $574,970
$1,746,849
 $1,635,125

The following table presents revenue disaggregated by geography based on the location of the Company's customer:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020
CPPHBPDETotalCPPHBPDETotal
United States$206,809 $246,268 $37,192 $490,269 $232,544 $209,222 $56,294 $498,060 
Europe43,767 31 6,908 50,706 29,267 81 8,636 37,984 
Canada20,547 10,724 1,719 32,990 18,231 7,729 3,012 28,972 
Australia51,437 207 51,644 47,614 1,012 48,626 
All other countries2,266 2,369 16,548 21,183 1,273 2,132 15,014 18,419 
Consolidated revenue$324,826 $259,392 $62,574 $646,792 $328,929 $219,164 $83,968 $632,061 
REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA - DESTINATIONFor the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
 CPPHBPDefense ElectronicsTotal CPPHBPDefense ElectronicsTotal
United States$232,544
$209,222
$56,294
$498,060
 $584,114
$635,232
$157,508
$1,376,854
Europe29,267
81
8,636
37,984
 60,609
109
24,501
85,219
Canada18,231
7,729
3,012
28,972
 53,527
26,849
9,795
90,171
Australia47,614

1,012
48,626
 140,874

1,807
142,681
All other countries1,273
2,132
15,014
18,419
 5,793
8,184
37,947
51,924
Consolidated revenue$328,929
$219,164
$83,968
$632,061
 $844,917
$670,374
$231,558
$1,746,849
          


REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA - DESTINATIONFor the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
 CPPHBPDefense ElectronicsTotal CPPHBPDefense ElectronicsTotal
United States$193,948
$206,489
$49,379
$449,816
 $541,309
$592,261
$148,853
$1,282,423
Europe25,663
31
8,387
34,081
 53,871
77
27,188
81,136
Canada16,246
9,867
2,855
28,968
 54,456
27,832
8,542
90,830
Australia35,829
163
838
36,830
 121,617
613
2,426
124,656
All other countries2,024
4,971
18,280
25,275
 6,663
10,832
38,585
56,080
Consolidated revenue$273,710
$221,521
$79,739
$574,970
 $777,916
$631,615
$225,594
$1,635,125


For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
20212020
CPPHBPDETotalCPPHBPDETotal
United States$595,619 $713,754 $118,736 $1,428,109 $584,114 $635,232 $157,508 $1,376,854 
Europe95,888 72 19,604 115,564 60,609 109 24,501 85,219 
Canada64,440 32,009 5,473 101,922 53,527 26,849 9,795 90,171 
Australia184,668 648 185,316 140,874 1,807 142,681 
All other countries7,124 6,849 46,031 60,004 5,793 8,184 37,947 51,924 
Consolidated revenue$947,739 $752,684 $190,492 $1,890,915 $844,917 $670,374 $231,558 $1,746,849 
Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment's operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges, loss from debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of Segment adjusted EBITDA to Income before taxes from continuing operations:taxes:
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Segment adjusted EBITDA: 
  
  
  
Consumer and Professional Products$37,115
 $23,970
 $84,068
 $73,151
Home and Building Products39,299
 33,851
 110,635
 85,283
Defense Electronics4,122
 7,280
 12,845
 17,001
Segment adjusted EBITDA80,536
 65,101
 207,548
 175,435
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation(11,080) (12,033) (34,969) (34,505)
Adjusted EBITDA69,456
 53,068
 172,579
 140,930
Net interest expense(16,585) (17,087) (49,096) (50,723)
Depreciation and amortization(15,523) (15,595) (47,067) (46,172)
Loss from debt extinguishment(1,235) 
 (7,925) 
Restructuring charges(1,633) 
 (11,171) 
Acquisition costs
 
 (2,960) 
Income before taxes from continuing operations$34,480
 $20,386
 $54,360
 $44,035
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Segment adjusted EBITDA:    
Consumer and Professional Products$29,388 $37,115 $99,524 $84,068 
Home and Building Products42,156 39,299 130,585 110,635 
Defense Electronics4,140 4,122 11,945 12,845 
Segment adjusted EBITDA75,684 80,536 242,054 207,548 
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation *(10,924)(11,080)(34,873)(34,969)
Adjusted EBITDA64,760 69,456 207,181 172,579 
Net interest expense(15,799)(16,585)(46,971)(49,096)
Depreciation and amortization(15,806)(15,523)(46,955)(47,067)
Loss from debt extinguishment(1,235)(7,925)
Restructuring charges(4,082)(1,633)(22,444)(11,171)
Acquisition costs(2,960)
Gain on sale of SEG business5,291 
Income before taxes$29,073 $34,480 $96,102 $54,360 
* Unallocated amounts typically include general corporate expenses not attributable to a reportable segment.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION2021202020212020
Segment:    
Consumer and Professional Products$8,781 $8,197 $25,600 $24,650 
Home and Building Products4,375 4,507 13,095 13,975 
Defense Electronics2,501 2,666 7,911 7,986 
Total segment depreciation and amortization15,657 15,370 46,606 46,611 
Corporate149 153 349 456 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$15,806 $15,523 $46,955 $47,067 
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES    
Segment:    
Consumer and Professional Products$5,365 $7,029 $19,085 $14,561 
Home and Building Products1,723 3,640 5,836 15,135 
Defense Electronics2,789 1,538 8,940 4,748 
Total segment9,877 12,207 33,861 34,444 
Corporate26 25 28 307 
Total consolidated capital expenditures$9,903 $12,232 $33,889 $34,751 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION2020
2019
2020
2019
Segment: 
 
 
 
Consumer and Professional Products$8,197
 $8,158
 $24,650
 $24,148
Home and Building Products4,507
 4,626
 13,975
 13,683
Defense Electronics2,666
 2,669
 7,986
 7,926
Total segment depreciation and amortization15,370
 15,453
 46,611
 45,757
Corporate153
 142
 456
 415
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$15,523
 $15,595
 $47,067
 $46,172












CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 

 

 

 
Segment: 

 

 

 
Consumer and Professional Products$7,029
 $3,187
 $14,561
 $11,327
Home and Building Products3,640
 5,088
 15,135
 10,423
Defense Electronics1,538
 2,064
 4,748
 5,797
Total segment12,207
 10,339
 34,444
 27,547
Corporate25
 37
 307
 247
Total consolidated capital expenditures$12,232
 $10,376
 $34,751
 $27,794
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ASSETSAt June 30, 2020
At September 30, 2019
Segment assets: 
 
Consumer and Professional Products$1,269,540
 $1,070,510
Home and Building Products592,038
 571,216
Defense Electronics335,262
 347,575
Total segment assets2,196,840
 1,989,301
Corporate105,343
 82,429
Total continuing assets2,302,183
 2,071,730
Assets of discontinued operations8,037
 3,209
Consolidated total$2,310,220
 $2,074,939
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETSAt June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
Segment assets:  
Consumer and Professional Products$1,375,959 $1,255,127 
Home and Building Products627,704 606,785 
Defense Electronics280,195 329,128 
Total segment assets2,283,858 2,191,040 
Corporate260,503 248,902 
Total continuing assets2,544,361 2,439,942 
Assets of discontinued operations4,302 8,497 
Consolidated total$2,548,663 $2,448,439 


NOTE 1314 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined benefit pension expense (income) included in Other Income (Expense), net was as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Interest cost$745 $1,148 $2,234 $3,450 
Expected return on plan assets(2,544)(2,585)(7,633)(7,757)
Amortization:    
Prior service cost11 
Recognized actuarial loss1,573 1,042 4,719 3,126 
Net periodic expense (income)$(226)$(392)$(680)$(1,170)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Interest cost$1,148
 $1,570
 $3,450
 $4,711
Expected return on plan assets(2,585) (2,583) (7,757) (7,749)
Amortization: 
  
  
  
Prior service cost3
 4
 11
 11
Recognized actuarial loss1,042
 222
 3,126
 666
Net periodic expense (income)$(392) $(787) $(1,170) $(2,361)



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NOTE 1415 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
New Accounting Standards ImplementedIssued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements

In March 2020,August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued optional guidance for a limited time relating to accounting for the discontinuation of the LIBOR rate also known as reference rate reform. The amendments in this update provide optional practical expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAPclarify disclosure requirements related to contracts, hedging relationshipsdefined benefit pension and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met.post-retirement plans. The amendments in this update are applicable to contract modifications that replace a reference LIBOR rate beginning on March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The optional expedients primarily apply to the Griffon’s Credit Agreement and Non-U.S. Term Loans. The optional expedients allow the Company to account for modifications due to reference rate reform by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate on these agreements. The Company expects to apply the optional practical expedients and exceptions to modifications of its agreements affected by reference rate reform. As of June 30, 2020, the Company has not modified its agreements subject to reference rate reform.
In February 2016, FASB issued guidance on lease accounting requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for long-term leases and to disclose additional quantitative and qualitative information about leasing arrangements. During 2019, the Company developed a project plan to guide the implementation of this guidance. The Company completed this plan including surveying the Company’s businesses, assessing the Company’s portfolio of leases and compiling a central repository of active leases. The Company also implemented a lease accounting software solution to support the new reporting requirements and established a future lease process to keep the lease accounting portfolio up to date. The Company evaluated key policy elections and considerations under the standard and completed an internal policy as well as training to address the new standard requirements. The Company has elected the package of practical expedients and will not apply the recognition requirements to short-term leases. The Company adopted the requirements of the new standard as of October 1, 2019 and applied the modified retrospective approach, whereby the cumulative effect of adoption is recognized as of the date of adoption and comparative prior periods are not retrospectively adjusted. As a result, upon adoption, we have recognized right-of-use assets of $163,552 and lease liabilities of $163,676 associated with our operating leases. The standard had no material impact to retained earnings or on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income or Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. Subsequent to the issuance of Topic 606, the FASB clarified the guidance through several ASUs; hereinafter the collection of revenue guidance is referred to as “ASC 606”. The core principle of ASC 606 is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On October 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method for all contracts. Results for reporting periods beginning October 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Under the modified retrospective method, the Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying this accounting standard as an adjustment to the opening balance in retained earnings of approximately $5,673 as of October 1, 2018. The impact to beginning retained earnings primarily related to certain contracts in the Defense Electronics Segment containing provisions for radar and communication products that have an alternative use and/or no right to payment. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 2019. See Note 2 - Revenue for additional disclosures required by ASC 606.
In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance that allows companies to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years,2020, with early adoption permitted, and is effective for the Company in our fiscal 2020. Uponyear beginning in October 1, 2021. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance as of October 1, 2019, basedwill have on our evaluation, we elected not to reclassify the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.related pension disclosures.
Issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance on simplifying the accounting for income taxes by clarifying and amending existing guidance related to the recognition of franchise tax, the evaluation of a step up in the tax basis of goodwill, and the effects of enacted changes in tax laws or rates in the effective tax rate computation, among other clarifications. Our effective date for adoption of this ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") is our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.


New Accounting Standards Implemented

In April 2019, the FASB issued guidance relating to accounting for credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables, and derivatives and hedging. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted, and will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2021. We do not expect the adoptionAdoption of this guidance tostandard did not have a material effectimpact on our consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance which modifies the disclosures on fair value measurements by removing the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the policy for timing of such transfers. This guidance expands the disclosure requirements for Level 3 fair value measurements,
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
primarily focused on changes in unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income (loss). This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2021. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoptionAdoption of this guidance willstandard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.

In August 2018,March 2020, the FASB issued guidanceSEC adopted amendments to clarifythe financial disclosure requirements relatedfor guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered in Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, and affiliates whose securities collateralize securities registered or being registered in Rule 3-16 of Regulation S-X (SEC Release No. 33-10762). The amendment replaces the requirement to defined benefit pensionpresent condensed consolidating financial statements, comprised of balance sheets and other post-retirement plans. The guidance is effectivestatements of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020,all periods presented, with early adoption permitted, and will be effectivesummarized financial information of the guarantor only for the Company beginning in 2022.most recently completed fiscal year and any subsequent interim period. We are currently evaluatingadopted the effects thatamendments to the adoptiondisclosure requirements during the first quarter of this guidance willfiscal 2021. This amendment did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements as this amendment simplifies the financial disclosures required in our guarantor and the related disclosures.non-guarantor financial information. See Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information.
In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those periods and is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2020. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or related disclosures.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements, and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.


NOTE 1516 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
On November 16, 2017, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell Clopay Plastics Products ("Plastics") and on February 6, 2018, completed the sale to Berry for $465,000, net of certain post-closing adjustments. During the second quarter of 2019, Griffon recorded an $11,000 charge ($7,646, net of tax) to discontinued operations. The charge consisted primarily of a purchase price adjustment to resolve a claim related to the $465,000 Plastics divestiture and included an additional reserve for a legacy environmental matter. During the third quarter of 2019, $9,500 of this charge was paid.

In 2008, as a result of the downturn in the residential housing market, Griffon exited substantially all operating activities of its Installation Services segment which sold, installed and serviced garage doors and openers, fireplaces, floor coverings, cabinetry
and a range of related building products, primarily for the new residential housing market. Griffon substantially concluded its remaining disposal activities in 2009.

Installation Services operating results have been reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for all periods presented; Installation Services is excluded from segment reporting. There was 0 Installation Services revenue or income for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.
In 2017, Griffon recorded $5,700 of reserves in discontinued operations related to historical environmental remediation efforts and to increase the reserve for homeowner association (HOA) claims related to the Clopay Services Corporation discontinued operations in 2008.


The following amounts summarize the total assets and liabilities are primarily forrelated to the Installation Services and other discontinued activities which have been segregated from Griffon’s continuing operations, and are reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
At June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
Assets of discontinued operations:
Prepaid and other current assets$695 $2,091 
Other long-term assets3,607 6,406 
Total assets of discontinued operations$4,302 $8,497 
Liabilities of discontinued operations:  
Accrued liabilities, current$3,641 $3,797 
Other long-term liabilities4,712 7,014 
Total liabilities of discontinued operations$8,353 $10,811 
 At June 30, 2020 At September 30, 2019
Assets of discontinued operations:   
Prepaid and other current assets$1,951
 $321
Other long-term assets6,086
 2,888
Total assets of discontinued operations$8,037
 $3,209
    
Liabilities of discontinued operations: 
  
Accrued liabilities, current$3,730
 $4,333
Other long-term liabilities6,281
 3,331
Total liabilities of discontinued operations$10,011
 $7,664


At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon's assets and liabilities for Installations Services and other discontinued operationsconsist primarily related toof insurance claims, income tax, and product liability, and warranty and environmental reserves.

NOTE 1617 – RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

In November 2019, Griffon announced the development of a next-generation business platform for CPP to enhance the growth, efficiency, and competitiveness of its U.S. operations.operations, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP is broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES UK and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China.

ThisThe expanded focus of this initiative includesleverages the same three key development areas. areas being executed within our U.S. operations. First, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform which will serve the whole CPP U.S. enterprise. Second, certain CPP U.S.AMES global operations will be consolidated to optimize facilities footprint and talent. Third,Second, strategic investments in automation and facilities expansion will be made to increase the efficiency of our manufacturing and fulfillment operations, and support e-commerce growth.Third, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform, which will serve the whole AMES global enterprise.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Expanding the roll-out of the new business platform from our AMES U.S. operations to include AMES’ global operations will extend the duration of the project by one year, with completion now expected by the end of calendar year 2023.When fully implemented, these actions will result in annual cash savings of $30,000 to $35,000 and a reduction in inventory of $30,000 to $35,000, both based on fiscal 2020 operating levels.

The expected costscost to implement this new business platform, over the three-year duration of the project, will include approximately $35,000 of one-time charges of approximately $65,000 and capital investments of approximately $40,000 in capital investments.$65,000. The one-time charges are comprised of $16,000$46,000 of cash charges, which includes $12,000$26,000 of personnel-related costs such as training, severance, and duplicate personnel costs and $4,000as well as $20,000 of facility and lease exit costs. The remaining $19,000 of charges are non-cash and are primarily related to asset write-downs.

In the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2021, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $4,082 and $14,663, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, cash charges totaled $10,781 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaled $3,882; the cash charges included $1,784 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $8,997 for facility and lease exit costs primarily driven by the consolidation of distribution facilities. Non-cash charges of $3,882 predominantly related to inventory that have no recoverable value. During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, headcount was reduced by 65.

In the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $1,633 and $11,171, respectively. ForDuring the nine month periodmonths ended June 30, 2020, cash charges totaled $6,479 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaled $4,692; the cash charges included $4,842 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $1,637 for facility exit costs. Non-cash charges included a $1,968 impairment charge related to a facility’sfacility's operating lease as well as $671 of leasehold improvements made to the leased facility and $304 of inventory that have no recoverable value, and a $1,749 impairment charge related to machinery and equipment that have no recoverable value at one of the Company's owned manufacturing locations. As

In September 2020, the DE Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan was initiated, which was subsequently followed by a resultreduction in force in November 2020, to improve efficiencies by combining functions and responsibilities. The combined actions resulted in severance charges of these transactions,approximately $4,300, with $2,120 recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, and the remaining $2,180 was recognized during the nine months ended June 30, 2021.These actions reduced headcount was reduced by 179.approximately 90 people.

In addition, charges of $5,601 were recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2020, primarily related to exiting our older weather radar product lines.

A summary of the restructuring and other related charges included in Cost of goods and services and Selling, general and administrativeSG&A expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Cost of goods and services$696 $20 $10,458 $4,096 
Selling, general and administrative expenses3,386 1,613 11,986 7,075 
Total restructuring charges$4,082 $1,633 $22,444 $11,171 
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 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cost of goods and services$20
 $4,096
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,613
 7,075
Total restructuring charges$1,633
 $11,171


 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
Personnel related costs$1,050
$4,842
Facilities, exit costs and other583
1,637
Non-cash facility and other
4,692
Total$1,633
$11,171

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Personnel related costs$700 $1,050 $3,964 $4,842 
Facilities, exit costs and other2,190 583 8,997 1,637 
Non-cash facility and other1,192 9,483 4,692 
Total$4,082 $1,633 $22,444 $11,171 

The following table summarizes the accrued liabilities of the Company's restructuring actions:
Cash ChargesNon-Cash
Personnel related costsFacilities &
Exit Costs
Facility and Other CostsTotal
Accrued liability at September 30, 2020$2,701 $264 $$2,965 
Q1 Restructuring charges2,482 2,524 5,794 10,800 
Q1 Cash payments(1,598)(2,534)(4,132)
Q1 Non-cash charges(5,794)(5,794)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2020$3,585 $254 $$3,839 
Q2 Restructuring charges782 4,283 2,497 7,562 
Q2 Cash payments(3,840)(4,273)(8,113)
Q2 Non-cash charges(2,497)(2,497)
Accrued liability at March 31, 2021$527 $264 $$791 
Q3 Restructuring charges700 2,190 1,192 4,082 
Q3 Cash payments(799)(2,190)(2,989)
Q3 Non-cash charges(1,192)(1,192)
Accrued liability at June 30, 2021$428 $264 $$692 
 Cash Charges Non-Cash  
 Personnel related costs Facilities &
Exit Costs
 Facility and Other Costs Total
Accrued liability at September 30, 2019$
 $
 $
 $
Q1 restructuring charges2,134
 140
 4,160
 6,434
Cash payments(621) (140) 
 (761)
Non-cash charges (1)

 
 (4,160) (4,160)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2019$1,513
 $
 $
 $1,513
Q2 restructuring charges1,658
 914
 532
 3,104
Cash payments(1,041) (914) 
 (1,955)
Non-cash charges (1)

 
 (532) (532)
Accrued liability at March 31, 2020$2,130
 $
 $
 $2,130
Q3 restructuring charges1,050
 583
 
 1,633
Cash payments(828) (380) 
 (1,208)
Accrued liability at June 30, 2020$2,352
 $203
 $
 $2,555
(1) Non-cash charges in Facility and Other Costs primarily represent the non-cash write-off of certain long-lived assets in connection with certain facility closures.


NOTE 1718 – OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
 
For the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, Other income (expense) of $386 and $806, respectively, includes $77 and $72, respectively, of net currency exchange gains in connection with the translation of receivables and $150,payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $226 and $392, respectively, as well as $249 and $499, respectively, of net investment income (loss).

For the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, Other income (expense) of $1,192 and 2,199 includes $(302) and $441, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $392$680 and $787,$1,170, respectively, as well as $294$877 and $(14),$216, respectively, of net investment income (loss) income.

For. Additionally, in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, Other income (expense) includes $441 and $535, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $1,170 and $2,361, respectively, as well as $145 and $18, respectively, of net investment (loss) income. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020,prior year period, Other income (expense) also includesincluded a one-time contracttechnology recognition award offor $700.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1819 – WARRANTY LIABILITY
 
DE offers warranties against product defects for periods generally ranging from one to two years, depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. CPP and HBP also offersoffer warranties against product defects for periods generally ranging from one to ten years, with limited lifetime warranties on certain door models. Typical warranties require CPP, HBP and DE to repair or replace the defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. At the time revenue is recognized, Griffon records a liability for warranty costs, estimated based on historical experience, and periodically assesses its warranty obligations and adjusts the liability as necessary. CPP offers an express limited warranty for a period of ninety days on all products from the date of original purchase unless otherwise stated on the product or packaging from the date of original purchase.


Changes in Griffon’s warranty liability, included in Accrued liabilities, were as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Balance, beginning of period$12,678 $7,789 $10,843 $7,894 
Warranties issued and changes in estimated pre-existing warranties4,806 5,773 16,022 14,000 
Actual warranty costs incurred(4,304)(3,661)(13,685)(11,993)
Balance, end of period$13,180 $9,901 $13,180 $9,901 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Balance, beginning of period$7,789
 $8,011
 $7,894
 $8,174
Warranties issued and changes in estimated pre-existing warranties5,773
 3,780
 14,000
 12,541
Actual warranty costs incurred(3,661) (4,063) (11,993) (12,987)
Balance, end of period$9,901
 $7,728
 $9,901
 $7,728


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1920 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
 Pre-taxTaxNet of taxPre-taxTaxNet of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments$1,160 $$1,160 $9,508 $$9,508 
Pension and other defined benefit plans1,576 (331)1,245 1,443 (304)1,139 
Cash flow hedges501 (150)351 (2,779)834 (1,945)
Available-for-sale securities(23)(17)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$3,214 $(475)$2,739 $8,172 $530 $8,702 
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Pre-tax Tax Net of tax Pre-tax Tax Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments$9,508
 $
 $9,508
 $(1,092) $
 $(1,092)
Pension and other defined benefit plans1,443
 (304) 1,139
 236
 (52) 184
Cash flow hedges(2,779) 834
 (1,945) (199) 72
 (127)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$8,172
 $530
 $8,702
 $(1,055) $20
 $(1,035)


 For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
20212020
 Pre-taxTaxNet of taxPre-taxTaxNet of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments$15,022 $$15,022 $(493)$$(493)
Pension and other defined benefit plans5,311 (1,115)4,196 3,137 (657)2,480 
Cash flow hedges2,077 (623)1,454 (1,826)548 (1,278)
Available-for-sale securities(23)$(17)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$22,387 $(1,732)$20,655 $818 $(109)$709 

 Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 Nine Months Ended June 31, 2019
 Pre-tax Tax Net of tax Pre-tax Tax Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(493) $
 $(493) $(3,943) $
 $(3,943)
Pension and other defined benefit plans3,137
 (657) 2,480
 708
 (156) 552
Cash flow hedges(1,826) 548
 (1,278) (306) 92
 (214)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$818
 $(109) $709
 $(3,541) $(64) $(3,605)

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
 At June 30, 2020 At September 30, 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(31,777) $(31,284)
Pension and other defined benefit plans(32,334) (34,814)
Change in Cash flow hedges(1,096) 182
 $(65,207) $(65,916)

At June 30, 2021At September 30, 2020
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(10,661)$(25,683)
Pension and other defined benefit plans(42,402)(46,598)
Change in Cash flow hedges1,643 189 
Available-for-sale securities(17)
$(51,437)$(72,092)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to income were as follows:
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
Gain (Loss)2021202020212020
Pension amortization$(1,573)$(1,045)$(4,719)$(3,137)
Cash flow hedges(413)556 (2,812)1,550 
Total gain (loss)$(1,986)$(489)(7,531)(1,587)
Tax benefit (expense)417 102 1,582 333 
Total$(1,569)$(387)$(5,949)$(1,254)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
Gain (Loss)2020 2019 2020 2019
Pension amortization$(1,045) $(226) $(3,137) $(677)
Cash flow hedges556
 663
 1,550
 1,597
Total gain (loss)$(489) $437
 (1,587) 920
Tax benefit (expense)102
 (92) 333
 (193)
Total$(387) $345
 $(1,254) $727
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27(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 2021 — LEASES

In February 2016, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU 2016-02) related to the accounting and financial statement presentation for leases. This new guidance requires a lessee to recognizeThe Company recognizes right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, with an election to exemptthe exception of leases with a term of twelve months or less. The Company adopted the requirements of the new standard as of October 1, 2019 and applied the modified retrospective approach, whereby the cumulative effect of adoption is recognized as of the date of adoption and comparative prior periods are not retrospectively adjusted. As a result, upon adoption, we have recognized ROU assets of $163,552 and lease liabilities of $163,676 associated with our operating leases. The standard had no material impact to retained earnings or on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income or Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The ROU assets and short and long-term liabilities associated with our Operating leases are shown as separate line items on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant, and equipment, net, other accrued liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. The Company's finance leases are immaterial. ROU assets, along with any other related long-lived assets, are periodically evaluated for impairment. In connection with the Company's restructuring activities, during the nine months ended June 30, 2020, a $1,968 impairment charge was recorded related to a facility’s operating lease as well as $671 and of leasehold improvements made to the leased facility that have no recoverable value. See Note 16, Restructuring Charges.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. For leases existing as of October 1, 2019, we have elected to use the remaining lease term as of the adoption date in determining the incremental borrowing rate. Our determination of the lease term may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.

The Company has elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allows us to carry forward the historical lease classification. We also elected a practical expedient to determine the reasonably certain lease term.

For operating leases, fixed lease payments are recognized as operating lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases and impaired operating leases, the ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term, along with recognition of interest expense associated with accretion of the lease liability. For leases with a lease term of 12 months or less (a "Short-term" lease), any fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over such term, and are not recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Variable lease cost for both operating and finance leases, if any, is recognized as incurred. The Company has lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components. For real estate leases, we account for lease components together with non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance). Components of operating lease costs are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 20202021202020212020
Fixed$9,909
$28,648
Fixed$9,940 $9,909 $29,950 $28,648 
Variable (a), (b)
2,032
5,608
Variable (a), (b)
3,012 2,032 6,146 5,608 
Short-term (b)
1,280
4,103
Short-term (b)
933 1,280 3,100 4,103 
Total*$13,221
$38,359
TotalTotal$13,885 $13,221 $39,196 $38,359 
(a) Primarily relatedrelates to common-area maintenance and property taxes.
(b) Not recorded on the balance sheet.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:

For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$33,492 $32,882 
Financing cash flows from finance leases2,824 3,202 
Total$36,316 $36,084 
  For the Nine Months ended June 30, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $32,882
Financing cash flows from finance leases 3,202
Total $36,084

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet information related to leases were as follows:

At June 30, 2020June 30, 2021September 30, 2020
Operating Leases: Operating Leases:
Right of use assets: Right of use assets:
Operating right-of-use assets$154,955
Operating right-of-use assets$150,924 $161,627 

 
Lease Liabilities: Lease Liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities$29,018
Current portion of operating lease liabilities$30,896 $31,848 
Long-term operating lease liabilities131,650
Long-term operating lease liabilities124,588 136,054 
Total operating lease liabilities$160,668
Total operating lease liabilities$155,484 $167,902 

 
Finance Leases: Finance Leases:
Property, plant and equipment, net(1)
$13,318
Property, plant and equipment, net(1)
$17,326 $18,774 

 
Lease Liabilities: Lease Liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$3,427
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$2,782 $3,352 
Long-term debt, net9,725
Long-term debt, net14,564 15,339 
Total financing lease liabilities$13,152
Total financing lease liabilities$17,346 $18,691 

 
(1) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $1,464.$5,258 and $2,383 as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Two Griffon subsidiaries have finance leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida.The leases mature in November 2021 and 2025, respectively, and bear interest at fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 5.6%, respectively.The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the real estate, which is guaranteed by Griffon, and has a 1 dollar buyout at the end of the lease. The Ocala, Florida lease contains 2 five-year renewal options.As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, $15,254 and $17,188, respectively, was outstanding, net of issuance costs.The remaining lease liability balance relates to finance equipment leases.

The aggregate future maturities of lease payments for operating leases and finance leases as of June 30, 20202021 are as follows (in thousands):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2020(a)
$8,794
$1,259
202134,624
4,252
2021(a)
2021(a)
$9,771 $1,227 
202229,658
2,673
202235,363 3,166 
202323,123
2,361
202327,677 2,832 
202416,904
2,101
202420,719 2,244 
202514,773
1,382
202518,673 2,077 
2026202612,689 2,075 
Thereafter70,304

Thereafter64,282 7,777 
Total lease payments198,180
14,028
Total lease payments189,174 21,398 
Less: Imputed Interest(37,512)(876)Less: Imputed Interest(33,690)(4,052)
Present value of lease liabilities$160,668
$13,152
Present value of lease liabilities$155,484 $17,346 
(a) Excluding the nine months ended June 30, 20202021.

The aggregate minimum lease payments for operating leases, as calculated prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02, were as follows:

 At September 30, 2019
2020$35,176
202130,730
202226,119
202320,008
202414,198
Thereafter78,105
Total$204,336




Average lease terms and discount rates at June 30, 2021 were as follows:
At June 30, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases8.38.0
Finance Leases2.38.1
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Leases5.174.46 %
Finance Leases4.365.48 %



NOTE 2122 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Legal and environmental

Peekskill Site. Lightron Corporation (“Lightron”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon, once conducted operations at a location in Peekskill in the Town of Cortlandt, New York, just outside the city of Peekskill, New York (the “Peekskill Site”) which was owned by ISC Properties, Inc. (“ISCP”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon.Griffon, for approximately three years. ISCP sold the Peekskill Site in November 1982.

Subsequently, ISCP was advised by the Department of Environmental Conservation of New York State ("DEC"(the "DEC")that random sampling at the Peekskill Site and in a creek near the Peekskill Site indicated concentrations of solvents and other chemicals common to Lightron’s prior plating operations. operations by a Lightron subsidiary.In 1996, ISCP entered into a consent order with the DEC (the “Consent Order”), pursuant to which ISCP was required to perform a remedial investigation and prepare a feasibility study (the “Feasibility
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
“Feasibility Study”).After completing the initial remedial investigation, ISCP conducted supplemental remedial investigations over the next several years, supplemental remedial investigations, including soil vapor investigations, as required by the Consent Order.

In April 2009, the DEC advised ISCP that both the DEC and the New York State Department of Health had reviewed and accepted an August 2007 Remedial Investigation Report and an Additional Data Collection Summary Report dated January 30, 2009. ISCP submitted to the DEC a draft Feasibility Study which was accepted and approved by the DEC in February 2011.ISCP satisfied its obligations under the Consent Order when DEC approved the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study for the Peekskill Site.In June 2011 the DEC issued a Record of Decision that set forth a Remedial Action Plan for the Peekskill Site that set forthidentified the specific remedies selected and responded to public comments. The approximate cost of the remedy proposed by DEC in its Remedial Action Plan was approximately $10,000.
 
Following issuance of the Remedial Action Plan, the DEC implemented a portion of its plan, and also performed additional investigation for the presence of metals in soils and sediments downstream from the Peekskill Site. During this investigation chromium wasmetals were found to be present in sediments further downstream offrom the Peekskill site than previously detected.

In August 2018, the DEC sent a letter toOn May 15, 2019 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”("EPA"), in which the DEC requested that the Peekskill Site be nominated by the EPA for inclusion on the National Priorities List (the “NPL”).  Based on DEC’s request and on an analysis by a consultant retained by the EPA, on May 15, 2019 the EPA added the Peekskill Site to the

NPL National Priorities List under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,CERCLA and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) andhas since announced that it is now performing a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study.Study ("RI/FS"). On August 25, 2020, the EPA sent a letter to several parties, including Lightron and ISCP, requesting that each such party inform the EPA as to whether it would be willing to enter into discussions regarding implementation of the RI/FS. The EPA estimatesalso sent a request for information under Section 104(e) of CERCLA to each party. Lightron and ISCP have informed the EPA that they are willing to participate in discussions regarding implementation of the RI/FS. Lightron and ISCP have also submitted responses to certain items contained in the Section 104(e) information request, with additional responses to follow. The current owner of the property, which acquired the Peekskill Site from ISCP in 1982 and has no relationship with Lightron or ISCP, has also informed the EPA that it will selectis willing to discuss implementation of the RI/FS, and has also received, and submitted certain information in response to, a remedy in 2022.

It is uncertain what subsequent action the EPA will take.Section 104(e) information request. The EPA may decide to implement the RI/FS, on its own or through the use of consultants, may reach agreement with one or more parties to perform the RI/FS, or may offer to negotiate with one or more parties to accept a settlement addressing the potential liability of such parties for investigation and/or remediation at the Peekskill Site. Should the EPA implement the RI/FS, or perform further studies of the site and/or subsequently remediate the site, and in such event,without first reaching agreement with one or more relevant parties, the EPA would likely seek reimbursement for the costs incurred from potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”). Alternatively, the EPA could enter into negotiations with the PRPs to request that the PRPs perform further studies and/or remediate the site.such parties.

Lightron has not engaged in any operations in over three decades. ISCP functioned solely as a real estate holding company, and has not held any real property in over three decades. Griffon does not acknowledge any responsibility to perform any investigation or remediation at the Peekskill Site.

Improper Advertisement Claim involving Union Tools® Products.  Beginning in December 2004, a customer of AMES had been named in various litigation matters relating to certain Union Tools products. The plaintiffs in those litigation matters asserted causes of action against the customer of AMES for improper advertisement to end consumers. The allegations suggested that advertisements led the consumers to believe that Union Tools’ hand tools were wholly manufactured within boundaries of the United States.  The complaints asserted various causes of action against the customer of AMES under federal and state law, including common law fraud. At some point, the customer may seek indemnity (including recovery of its legal fees and costs) against AMES for an unspecified amount. Presently, AMES cannot estimate the amount of loss, if any, if the customer were to seek legal recourse against AMES.

Union Fork and Hoe, Frankfort, NY site. The former Union Fork and Hoe property in Frankfort, NYNew York was acquired by AMES in 2006 as part of a larger acquisition, and has historic site contamination involving chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. AMES has entered into an Order on Consent with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Conservation (“DEC”). While the Order is without admission or finding of liability or acknowledgment that there has been a release of hazardous substances at the site, the Order required AMES is required to perform a remedial investigation of certain portions of the property and to recommend a remediation option. In 2011, remediation of chlorinated solvents in the groundwater was completed to the satisfaction of DEC. In 2018, AmesAMES submitted a Feasibility Study recommending excavation of shallow soils for lead, arsenicthat the remaining soil contamination involving metals and hydrocarbons in additionpetroleum be covered, excavated and removed to deeper excavation for lead.a licensed off-site location or placed under a cover on-site. DEC approved the selection of this remedy in 2019 by issuing a Record of Decision. Remediation activities to satisfyDecision (“ROD”). In June 2020, AMES completed the Record of Decision were completed in June 2020. Theremediation required by the ROD and filed a Construction Completion Report, a Site Management Plan and an environmental easement with DEC. While AMES was implementing the remediation required by the ROD, DEC has requested additional investigation of one additionala small area on the site and of an area adjacent to the site perimeter. AMES investigated the on-site area and Ames has completed remediation of that small area under a workplan approved by DEC. At the request of DEC, AMES has also submitted (and DEC has approved) a workplan to satisfy this request. The DEC has also requested that Ames develop and implement a workplaninvestigate the areas adjacent to assess certain off-site areas adjoining the boundaries of the site which Ames expectsperimeter. The workplan is expected to submit in August 2020.be completed by October 1, 2021. AMES has a number of defenses to liability in this matter, including its rights under a previous Consent Judgment entered into between the DEC and a predecessor of AMES relating to the site. Ames’AMES’ insurer has accepted Ames’AMES’ claim for a substantial portion of the costs incurred and to be incurred with respect tofor both the on-site and off-site activities.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


U.S. Government investigations and claims

Defense contracts and subcontracts, including Griffon’s contracts and subcontracts, are subject to audit and review by various agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government, including among others, the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, and the Department of Justice which has responsibility for asserting claims on behalf of the U.S. Government.

In general, departments and agencies of the U.S. Government have the authority to investigate various transactions and operations of Griffon, and the results of such investigations may lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings, the ultimate outcome of which could be fines, penalties, repayments or compensatory or treble damages. U.S. Government regulations provide that certain findings against a contractor may lead to suspension or debarment from future U.S. Government contracts or the loss of export privileges for a company or an operating division or subdivision. Suspension or debarment could have a material adverse effect on Telephonics because of its reliance on government contracts.

General legal

Griffon is subject to various laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and is a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes, based on facts presently known to it, that the resolution of the matters above and such other matters will not have a material adverse effect on Griffon’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.



NOTE 22 — CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by Clopay Corporation, Telephonics Corporation, The AMES Companies, Inc., ATT Southern LLC, Clopay Ames Holding Corp., ClosetMaid LLC, CornellCookson, LLC and Cornell Real Estate Holdings, LLC, all of which are indirectly 100% owned by Griffon. In accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act, presented below are condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of the guarantor companies or non-guarantor companies had they operated as independent entities. The guarantor companies and the non-guarantor companies include the consolidated financial results of their wholly-owned subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method.

The indentures relating to the Senior Notes (the “Indentures”) contain terms providing that, under certain limited circumstances, a guarantor will be released from its obligations to guarantee the Senior Notes.  These circumstances include (i) a sale of at least a majority of the stock, or all or substantially all the assets, of the subsidiary guarantor as permitted by the Indentures; (ii) a public equity offering of a subsidiary guarantor that qualifies as a “Minority Business” as defined in the Indentures (generally, a business the EBITDA of which constitutes less than 50% of the segment adjusted EBITDA of the Company for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters), and that meets certain other specified conditions as set forth in the Indentures; (iii) the designation of a guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” as defined in the Indentures, in compliance with the terms of the Indentures; (iv) Griffon exercising its right to defease the Senior Notes, or to otherwise discharge its obligations under the Indentures, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Indentures; and (v) upon obtaining the requisite consent of the holders of the Senior Notes.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
At June 30, 2020
($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
CURRENT ASSETS 
  
  
  
  
Cash and equivalents$4,727
 $19,697
 $47,575
 $
 $71,999
Accounts receivable, net of allowances
 307,625
 217,590
 (165,751) 359,464
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments
 89,526
 2,617
 
 92,143
Inventories, net
 347,703
 63,903
 (578) 411,028
Prepaid and other current assets19,519
 24,144
 5,068
 2,634
 51,365
Assets of discontinued operations
 
 1,951
 
 1,951
Total Current Assets24,246
 788,695
 338,704
 (163,695) 987,950
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net1,232
 289,224
 44,862
 
 335,318
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS9,633
 124,566
 20,756
 
 154,955
GOODWILL
 375,734
 63,933
 
 439,667
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net93
 219,056
 135,235
 
 354,384
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE16,555
 679,666
 84,671
 (780,892) 
EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES1,702,746
 766,863
 3,154,553
 (5,624,162) 
OTHER ASSETS12,228
 39,491
 (5,638) (14,221) 31,860
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
 6,086
 
 6,086
Total Assets$1,766,733
 $3,283,295
 $3,843,162
 $(6,582,970) $2,310,220
CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  
  
  
  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$
 $2,973
 $6,262
 $
 $9,235
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities58,619
 426,260
 72,451
 (163,142) 394,188
Current portion of operating lease liabilities1,842
 22,229
 4,947
 
 29,018
Liabilities of discontinued operations
 
 3,730
 
 3,730
Total Current Liabilities60,461
 451,462
 87,390
 (163,142) 436,171
          
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,087,135
 10,258
 25,972
 
 1,123,365
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES8,886
 106,552
 16,212
 
 131,650
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES77,139
 254,479
 467,463
 (799,081) 
OTHER LIABILITIES24,657
 77,228
 10,242
 (7,829) 104,298
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
 6,281
 
 6,281
Total Liabilities1,258,278
 899,979
 613,560
 (970,052) 1,801,765
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY508,455
 2,383,316
 3,229,602
 (5,612,918) 508,455
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$1,766,733
 $3,283,295
 $3,843,162
 $(6,582,970) $2,310,220



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
At September 30, 2019

($ in thousands)Parent
Company
 Guarantor
Companies
 Non-Guarantor
Companies
 Elimination Consolidation
CURRENT ASSETS 
  
  
  
  
Cash and equivalents$1,649
 $25,217
 $45,511
 $
 $72,377
Accounts receivable, net of allowances
 227,069
 38,580
 (1,199) 264,450
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments
 104,109
 1,002
 
 105,111
Inventories, net
 372,839
 69,540
 (258) 442,121
Prepaid and other current assets8,238
 25,754
 6,951
 (144) 40,799
Assets of discontinued operations
 
 321
 
 321
Total Current Assets9,887
 754,988
 161,905
 (1,601) 925,179
          
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net1,184
 289,282
 46,860
 
 337,326
GOODWILL
 375,734
 61,333
 
 437,067
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net93
 224,275
 132,271
 
 356,639
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE5,834
 864,884
 75,684
 (946,402) 
EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES1,628,031
 581,438
 3,233,038
 (5,442,507) 
OTHER ASSETS8,182
 24,635
 (2,352) (14,625) 15,840
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
 2,888
 
 2,888
Total Assets$1,653,211
 $3,115,236
 $3,711,627
 $(6,405,135) $2,074,939
CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  
  
  
  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$
 $3,075
 $7,450
 $
 $10,525
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities41,796
 266,411
 68,390
 (1,356) 375,241
Liabilities of discontinued operations
 
 4,333
 
 4,333
Total Current Liabilities41,796
 269,486
 80,173
 (1,356) 390,099
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,040,449
 3,119
 50,181
 
 1,093,749
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES71,634
 457,265
 444,557
 (973,456) 
OTHER LIABILITIES21,569
 81,582
 15,017
 (8,171) 109,997
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
 3,331
 
 3,331
Total Liabilities1,175,448
 811,452
 593,259
 (982,983) 1,597,176
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY477,763
 2,303,784
 3,118,368
 (5,422,152) 477,763
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$1,653,211
 $3,115,236
 $3,711,627
 $(6,405,135) $2,074,939



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
Revenue$
 $515,083
 $126,847
 $(9,869) $632,061
Cost of goods and services
 385,717
 91,541
 (10,200) 467,058
Gross profit
 129,366
 35,306
 331
 165,003
Selling, general and administrative expenses5,229
 85,512
 22,913
 (145) 113,509
          
Income (loss) from operations(5,229) 43,854
 12,393
 476
 51,494
Other income (expense) 
  
  
  
  
Interest income (expense), net(7,013) (9,537) (35) 
 (16,585)
Loss from debt extinguishment, net(1,235) 
 
 
 (1,235)
Other, net126
 (2,852) 4,004
 (472) 806
Total other income (expense)(8,122) (12,389) 3,969
 (472) (17,014)
Income (loss) before taxes(13,351) 31,465
 16,362
 4
 34,480
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(3,533) 10,843
 5,335
 4
 12,649
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries(9,818) 20,622
 11,027
 
 21,831
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries31,649
 10,920
 20,622
 (63,191) 
          
Net Income (loss)$21,831
 $31,542
 $31,649
 $(63,191) $21,831
Comprehensive income (loss)$30,533
 $36,940
 $26,251
 $(63,191) $30,533



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
Revenue$
 $470,228
 $118,694
 $(13,952) $574,970
Cost of goods and services
 350,197
 84,568
 (14,278) 420,487
Gross profit
 120,031
 34,126
 326
 154,483
Selling, general and administrative expenses5,342
 85,885
 27,252
 (490) 117,989
Income (loss) from operations(5,342) 34,146
 6,874
 816
 36,494
Other income (expense) 
  
  
  
  
Interest income (expense), net(7,171) (9,048) (868) 
 (17,087)
Other, net4,963
 (15,918) 12,762
 (828) 979
Total other income (expense)(2,208) (24,966) 11,894
 (828) (16,108)
Income (loss) before taxes(7,550) 9,180
 18,768
 (12) 20,386
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(4,815) 9,124
 1,961
 (12) 6,258
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries(2,735) 56
 16,807
 
 14,128
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries16,330
 15,641
 56
 (32,027) 
Income (loss) from continuing operations13,595
 15,697
 16,863
 (32,027) 14,128
Income (loss) from operation of discontinued businesses
 
 
 
 
Provision (benefit) from income taxes
 
 533
 
 533
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 (533) 
 (533)
Net Income (loss)$13,595
 $15,697
 $16,330
 $(32,027) $13,595
          
Comprehensive income (loss)$12,560
 $(597) $32,624
 $(32,027) $12,560



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020

($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
Revenue$
 $1,418,975
 $357,812
 $(29,938) $1,746,849
Cost of goods and services
 1,058,556
 252,331
 (30,994) 1,279,893
Gross profit
 360,419
 105,481
 1,056
 466,956
          
Selling, general and administrative expenses19,169
 264,698
 74,237
 (330) 357,774
Income (loss) from operations(19,169) 95,721
 31,244
 1,386
 109,182
Other income (expense) 
  
  
  
  
Interest income (expense), net(20,217) (28,916) 37
 
 (49,096)
Loss from debt extinguishment, net(7,925) 
 
 
 (7,925)
Other, net(389) (6,870) 10,844
 (1,386) 2,199
Total other income (expense)(28,531) (35,786) 10,881
 (1,386) (54,822)
Income (loss) before taxes(47,700) 59,935
 42,125
 
 54,360
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(17,355) 22,648
 15,729
 
 21,022
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries(30,345) 37,287
 26,396
 
 33,338
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries63,683
 26,457
 37,287
 (127,427) 
          
Net income (loss)$33,338
 $63,744
 $63,683
 $(127,427) $33,338
          
Comprehensive income (loss)$34,047
 $63,744
 $63,683
 $(127,427) $34,047



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019

($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
Revenue$
 $1,352,211
 $311,219
 $(28,305) $1,635,125
Cost of goods and services
 1,013,676
 215,786
 (29,370) 1,200,092
Gross profit
 338,535
 95,433
 1,065
 435,033
          
Selling, general and administrative expenses15,651
 255,674
 72,478
 (277) 343,526
Income (loss) from operations(15,651) 82,861
 22,955
 1,342
 91,507
          
Other income (expense) 
  
  
  
  
Interest income (expense), net(20,806) (27,306) (2,611) 
 (50,723)
Other, net4,228
 (14,102) 14,479
 (1,354) 3,251
Total other income (expense)(16,578) (41,408) 11,868
 (1,354) (47,472)
Income (loss) before taxes(32,229) 41,453
 34,823
 (12) 44,035
Provision (benefit) for income taxes(12,592) 20,390
 6,878
 (12) 14,664
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries(19,637) 21,063
 27,945
 
 29,371
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries40,829
 33,337
 21,063
 (95,229) 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$21,192
 $54,400
 $49,008
 $(95,229) $29,371
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses
 
 (11,000) 
 (11,000)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes
 
 (2,821) 
 (2,821)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 (8,179) 
 (8,179)
Net income (loss)$21,192
 $54,400
 $40,829
 $(95,229) $21,192
          
Comprehensive income (loss)$17,587
 $58,450
 $36,779
 $(95,229) $17,587



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Net income (loss)$33,338
 $63,744
 $63,683
 $(127,427) $33,338
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:(10,683) 35,520
 31,107
 
 55,944
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(306) (30,497) (3,948) 
 (34,751)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired
 
 (10,531) 
 (10,531)
Investment purchases(130) 
 
 
 (130)
Proceeds from sale of assets
 341
 (2) 
 339
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(436) (30,156) (14,481) 
 (45,073)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Purchase of shares for treasury(7,479) 
 
 
 (7,479)
Proceeds from long-term debt1,224,722
 
 5,896
 
 1,230,618
Payments of long-term debt(1,171,365) (2,647) (31,219) 
 (1,205,231)
Financing costs(16,543) 
 
 
 (16,543)
Dividends paid(10,639) 
 
 
 (10,639)
Other, net(4,499) (7,723) 12,191
 
 (31)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities14,197
 (10,370) (13,132) 
 (9,305)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: 
  
  
  
  
Net cash provided by (used) in discontinued operations
 
 (2,481) 
 (2,481)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
 (514) 1,051
 
 537
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS3,078
 (5,520) 2,064
 
 (378)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD1,649
 25,217
 45,511
 
 72,377
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$4,727
 $19,697
 $47,575
 $
 $71,999


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019
($ in thousands)Parent Company Guarantor Companies Non-Guarantor Companies Elimination Consolidation
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Net income (loss)$21,192
 $54,400
 $40,829
 $(95,229) $21,192
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations
 
 8,179
 
 8,179
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:(20,805) 24,179
 11,608
 
 14,982
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(247) (23,221) (4,326) 
 (27,794)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired(9,219) 
 
 
 (9,219)
Investment purchases(149) 
 
 
 (149)
Proceeds from sale of business(9,500) 
 
 
 (9,500)
Insurance payments(10,604) 
 
 
 (10,604)
Proceeds from sale of assets
 79
 25
 
 104
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(29,719) (23,142) (4,301) 
 (57,162)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
  
  
Purchase of shares for treasury(1,478) 
 
 
 (1,478)
Proceeds from long-term debt138,541
 116
 18,143
 
 156,800
Payments of long-term debt(75,694) (2,605) (29,961) 
 (108,260)
Contingent consideration for acquired businesses
 
 (1,686) 
 (1,686)
Financing costs(1,012) 
 
 
 (1,012)
Dividends paid(10,262) 
 
 
 (10,262)
Other, net(197) 5,694
 (5,694) 
 (197)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities49,898
 3,205
 (19,198) 
 33,905
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: 
  
  
  
  
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations
 
 (3,874) 
 (3,874)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
 (118) 621
 
 503
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS(626) 4,124
 (15,144) 
 (11,646)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD15,976
 16,353
 37,429
 
 69,758
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$15,350
 $20,477
 $22,285
 $
 $58,112



(Unless otherwise indicated, US dollars and non US currencies are in thousands, except per share data)

Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
BUSINESS
Overview

Griffon Corporation (the “Company”, “Griffon”, "we" or "us") is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company was founded in 1959, is a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, N.Y. and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GFF).

Business Strategy

We own and operate, and seek to acquire, businesses in multiple industries and geographic markets. Our objective is to maintain leading positions in the markets we serve by providing innovative, branded products with superior quality and industry-leading service. We place emphasis on our iconic and well-respected brands, which helps to differentiate us and our offerings from our competitors and strengthens our relationship with our customers and those who ultimately use our products.

Through operating a diverse portfolio of businesses, we expect to reduce variability caused by external factors such as market cyclicality, seasonality, and weather. We achieve diversity by providing various product offerings and brands through multiple sales and distribution channels and conducting business across multiple countries which we consider our home markets.

Griffon oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages their capital structures. Griffon provides direction and assistance to its subsidiaries in connection with acquisition and growth opportunities as well as in connection with divestitures. As long-term investors, having substantial experience in a variety of industries, our intent is to continue the growth and strengthening of our existing businesses, and to diversify further through investments in our businesses and through acquisitions.

Over the past three years, we have undertaken a series of transformative transactions. We integrateddivested our most significant acquisitions intospecialty plastics business in 2018 to focus on our wholly owned subsidiaries,core markets and improve our free cash flow conversion. Also in 2018, we expanded the scope of The AMES Companies, Inc. ("AMES") and Clopay Corporation ("Clopay") through the acquisitions of ClosetMaid, LLC ("ClosetMaid") and CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson"), expanding the scope of both AMES and Clopay. In particular,respectively. CornellCookson has been integrated into Clopay, so that our leading company in residential garage doors and sectional commercial doors now includes a leading manufacturer of rolling steel doors and grille products. ClosetMaid was combined with AMES, and we established an integrated headquarters for AMES in Orlando, Florida. AMES is now positioned to fulfill its mission of Bringing Brands Together™ with the leading brands in home and garage organization, outdoor décor, and lawn, garden and cleaning tools. As a result of the expanded scope of the AMES and Clopay businesses, effective with our 2019 10-K filing on November 22,in 2019 we now reportbegan reporting each as a separate segment. Griffon now reports its operations through three segments. Clopay remains in the Home and Building Products ("HBP") segment, and AMES now constitutes our new Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") segment.segment and our Defense Electronics segment which continues to consist of Telephonics Corporation.

ImpactUpdate of COVID-19 on Our Business
Our first priority is theThe health and safety of our employees, our customers and their families.families is a high priority for Griffon. As of the date of this filing, all of Griffon's facilities are fully operational. All of Griffon’s facilitiesWe have implemented a variety of new policies and procedures, including additional cleaning, social distancing, staggered shifts and prohibiting or significantly restricting on-site visitors, to minimize the risk to our employees of contracting COVID-19.

Since In the endUnited States, we manufacture a substantial majority of the second quarterproducts that we sell. While this helps mitigate the effects of fiscal 2020global supplier and transportation disruptions, we are still impacted.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and through the date of this filing, all of our businesses are experiencinghave experienced normal or better order patterns compared with the same time period last year, with the exception of HBP's residential sectional garage door business, which experienced an 18% decline in orders in April; however, the quarter ended with volume in line with prior year driven by strong May and June orders. Our supply chains have generally not experienced significant disruption, and at this time we do not anticipate any such material disruption in the near term. Manyyear. Most U.S. states have lifted initial executive orders issued during the 2020 calendar year requiring all workers to remain at home unless their work is critical, essential, or life-sustaining.Regardless, we believe that, based on the various standards published to date, the work our employees are performing are either critical, essential and/or life-sustaining for the following reasons: 1) DEOur Defense Electronics segment ("DE") is a defense and national security-related operation supporting the U.S. Government, with a portion of its business being directly with the U.S. Government; 2) HBP residential and commercial garage doors, rolling steel doors and related products that (a) provide protection and support for the efficient and safe movement of people, goods, and equipment in and out of residential and commercial facilities, (b) help prevent fires from spreading from one location to another, and (c) protect warehouses and homes,
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and their contents, from damage caused by strong weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes; and

3) CPP tools and storage products provide critical support for the national infrastructure including construction, maintenance, manufacturing and manufacturingnatural disaster recovery, and is part of the essential supply base to many of its largest customers including Home Depot, Lowe's and Menards. Our AMES international facilities are currently fully operational, as they meet the applicable standards in their respective countries.

Griffon believes it has adequate liquidity to invest in its existing businesses and execute its business plan, while managing its capital structure on both a short-term and long-term basis. In January 2020, Griffon increased total borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility ("Credit Agreement") by $50,000, to $400,000 (of which $274,202$362,218 was available at June 30, 2020)2021), and extended maturity of the facility to 2025. In addition, the Credit Agreement has a $100,000 accordion feature (subject to lender consent). In February 2020, Griffon refinanced $850,000 of its $1,000,000 of senior notes due 2022 with new 5.75% senior notes with a maturity of 2028, and in June 2020 refinanced the remaining $150,000 under the same terms and indenture as the $850,000 senior notes due 2028. While the first halfIn August 2020, we completed a public offering of Griffon’s fiscal year is typically8,700,000 shares of our common stock for total net proceeds of $178,165 (the "Public Offering"); a portion of these net proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowing under our Credit Agreement.At June 30, 2021, Griffon had cash usage period, April typically begins Griffon’s periodand equivalents of strong cash generation, which usually continues through the end of the fiscal year. $220,697.

We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that impact our business operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders. While we are unable to determine or predict the nature, duration or scope of the overall impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business,businesses, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources, we believe it is important to discuss where our company stands today, how our response to COVID-19 is progressing and how our operations and financial condition may change as the fight against COVID-19 progresses. Please see Part II, item 1A "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-Q.

Business Highlights

In August 2020, we completed a public offering of 8,700,000 shares of our common stock for total net proceeds of $178,165; a portion of these proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowing under our Credit Agreement. The Company intends to use the remainder of the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including to expand its current business through acquisitions of, or investments in, other businesses or products.

On February 19, 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $850,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due in 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes”) and on June 8, 2020 Griffon issued an additional $150,000 of 2028 Senior Notes at 100.25% of par of notes under the same indenture. Proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022.

In January 2020, Griffon amended its Credit Agreement to increase the total amount available for borrowing from $350,000 to $400,000, extend its maturity date from March 22, 2021 to March 22, 2025 and modify certain other provisions of the facility.

In November 2019, Griffon announced the development of a next-generation business platform for CPP to enhance the growth, efficiency, and competitiveness of its U.S. operations.operations, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP is broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES UK and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China.

ThisThe expanded focus of this initiative includesleverages the same three key development areas. areas being executed within our U.S. operations. First, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform which will serve the whole CPP U.S. enterprise. Second, certain CPP U.S.AMES global operations will be consolidated to optimize facilities footprint and talent. Third,Second, strategic investments in automation and facilities expansion will be made to increase the efficiency of our manufacturing and fulfillment operations, and support e-commerce growth.Third, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform, which will serve the whole AMES global enterprise.

TheExpanding the roll-out of the new business platform from our AMES U.S. operations to include AMES’ global operations will occur over approximately a three-year period,extend the duration of the project by one year, with completion now expected by the end of calendar 2022. year 2023.When fully implemented, these actions will result in an annual cash savings of $15,000$30,000 to $20,000,$35,000 and a $20,000 to $25,000 reduction in inventory of $30,000 to $35,000, both based on fiscal 2020 operating levels at the beginning of the initiative.levels.

The cost to implement this new business platform, over the three-year duration of the project, will include approximately $35,000 of one-time charges of approximately $65,000 and capital investments of approximately $40,000 in capital investments.$65,000. The one-time charges are comprised of $16,000$46,000 of cash charges, which includes $12,000$26,000 of personnel-related costs such as training, severance, and duplicate personnel costs and $4,000as well as $20,000 of facility and lease exit costs. The remaining $19,000 of charges are non-cash and are primarily related to asset write-downs.

On November 29, 2019, AMESIn June 2018, Clopay acquired Vatre Group Limited ("Apta"),CornellCookson, a leading United Kingdom supplierprovider of innovative garden potteryrolling steel service doors, fire doors, and associated products sold to leading UK and Ireland garden centers for approximately $10,500 (GBP 8,750), inclusive of a post-closing working capital adjustment, net of cash acquired. This acquisition broadens AMES' product offerings in the UK market and increases its in-country operational footprint.

On September 5, 2017, Griffon announced the acquisition of ClosetMaid LLC ("ClosetMaid") and the commencement of the strategic alternatives process for Clopay Plastic Products ("Plastics"), beginning the transformation of Griffon.

In October 2017, we acquired ClosetMaid from Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR)grilles, for an effective purchase price of approximately $165,000. ClosetMaid, founded$170,000. This transaction strengthened Clopay's strategic portfolio with a line of commercial rolling steel door products to complement Clopay's sectional door offerings in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturerthe commercial sector, and marketerexpands
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the Clopay network of professional dealers focused on the largest home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installerscommercial market. CornellCookson generated over $200,000 in North America. We believe that ClosetMaid is the leading brandrevenue in its category, with excellent consumer recognition.first full year of operations.


In February 2018, we closed on the sale of our Plastics business to Berry Global, Inc. ("Berry") for approximately $465,000, net of certain post-closing adjustments, thus exiting the specialty plastics industry that the Company had entered when it acquired Clopay in 1986. This transaction provided immediate liquidity and positions the Company to improve its cash flow conversion given the historically higher capital needs of Plastics' operations as compared to Griffon’s remaining businesses.

In March 2018, we announced the combination of the ClosetMaid operations with those of AMES. ClosetMaid generated over $300,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition, and we anticipate the integration with AMES will unlock additional value given the complementary products, customers, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and sourcing capabilities of the two businesses.

In JuneFebruary 2018, we closed on the sale of our Clopay acquired CornellCookson,Plastics Products ("Plastics") business to Berry Global, Inc. ("CornellCookson"Berry"), a leading provider for approximately $465,000, net of rolling steel service doors, fire doors,certain post-closing adjustments, thus exiting the specialty plastics industry that the Company had entered when it acquired Clopay Corporation in 1986. This transaction provided immediate liquidity and grilles,positions the Company to improve its cash flow conversion given the historically higher capital needs of the Plastics operations as compared to Griffon’s remaining businesses.

In October 2017, we acquired ClosetMaid from Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) for an effective purchase price of approximately $170,000. $165,000.ClosetMaid, founded in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of wood and wire closet organization, general living storage and wire garage storage products, and sells to some of the largest home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installers in North America.We believe that ClosetMaid is the leading brand in its category, with excellent consumer recognition.

We believe these actions have established a solid foundation for continuing organic growth in sales, profit, and cash generation and bolsters Griffon’s platforms for opportunistic strategic acquisitions.

Other Acquisitions and Dispositions

On December 22, 2020, AMES acquired Quatro Design Pty Ltd (“Quatro”), a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced concrete landscaping products for residential, commercial, and public sector projects for a purchase price of AUD $3,500 (approximately $2,700). The purchase price is subject to additional contingent consideration of approximately AUD $1,000 (approximately $760) based on Quatro exceeding certain EBITDA performance targets in the first year. Quatro is expected to contribute approximately $5,000 in annualized revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.

On December 18, 2020, Defense Electronics completed the sale of its Systems Engineering Group, Inc. (“SEG”) business for $15,000. SEG provides sophisticated, highly technical engineering and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency and various U.S. military commands. SEG had sales of approximately $7,000 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020 and $31,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

On November 29, 2019, AMES acquired Vatre Group Limited ("Apta"), a leading United Kingdom supplier of innovative garden pottery and associated products sold to leading UK and Ireland garden centers for approximately $10,500 (GBP 8,750), inclusive of a post-closing working capital adjustment, net of cash acquired.This transaction strengthened Clopay's strategic portfolio with a line of commercial rolling steel door products to complement Clopay's sectional dooracquisition broadens AMES' product offerings in the commercial industry,UK market and expands the Clopay network of professional dealers focused on the commercial market. CornellCookson generated over $200,000increases its in-country operational footprint. Apta contributed approximately $20,000 in revenue in itsthe first full year of operations followingtwelve months after the acquisition.

During fiscal 2017 andOn February 13, 2018, Griffon also completedAMES acquired Kelkay, a number of other acquisitions to expand and enhance AMES' global footprint. In theleading United Kingdom Griffon acquired La Hacienda, an outdoor living brand of unique heating and garden décor products, in July 2017, and Kelkay, a manufacturer and distributor of decorative outdoor landscaping in February 2018. These two businesses provided AMES with additional brands and a platform for growth in the UK market and accessproducts sold to leading garden centers, retailers and grocers in the UK and Ireland.

In Australia, Griffon acquired Hills Home Living, the iconic brand of clotheslines and home products, from Hills Limited (ASX:HIL) in December 2016. In September 2017, Griffon acquired Tuscan Path, an Australian provider of pots, planters, pavers, decorative stone, and garden décor products. These acquisitions This acquisition broadened AMES' outdoor livingproduct offerings in the market and lawn and garden business, strengthening AMES’ portfolio of brands andincreased its market position in Australia and New Zealand.in-country operational footprint.

In November 2017, Griffon acquired Harper Brush Works, a leading U.S. manufacturer of cleaning products for professional, home, and industrial use, from Horizon Global (NYSE:HZN). This acquisition expanded the AMES line of long-handle tools in North America to include brooms, brushes, and other cleaning products.

We believe these actions have establishedDuring fiscal 2017, Griffon also completed a solid foundationnumber of other acquisitions to expand and enhance AMES' global footprint. In the United Kingdom, Griffon acquired La Hacienda, an outdoor living brand of unique heating and garden décor products, in July 2017. The acquisition of La Hacienda, together with the February 2018 acquisition of Kelkay and November 2020 acquisition of Apta, provides AMES with additional brands and a platform for continuing organic growth in sales, profit,the UK market and cash generationaccess to leading garden centers, retailers, and bolsters Griffon’s platforms for opportunistic strategic acquisitions.grocers in the UK and Ireland.In Australia, Griffon acquired Hills Home Living, the iconic brand of clotheslines and home products, from Hills Limited (ASX:HIL) in December 2016 and in September 2017, Griffon acquired Tuscan Path, an Australian provider of pots, planters, pavers, decorative stone, and garden décor products. The Hills and
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Tuscan Path acquisitions broadened AMES' outdoor living and lawn and garden business, strengthening AMES’ portfolio of brands and its market position in Australia and New Zealand.

Further Information

Griffon posts and makes available, free of charge through its website at www.griffon.com, its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as press releases, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are published or filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The information found on Griffon's website is not part of this or any other report it files with or furnishes to the SEC.

For information regarding revenue, profit and total assets of each segment, see the Reportable Segments footnote in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Reportable Segments:

Griffon currently conducts its operations through three reportable segments:

CPP conducts its operations through AMES. Founded in 1774, AMES is the leading North American manufacturer and a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools and products for home storage and organization, landscaping, and enhancing outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including True Temper, AMES, and ClosetMaid.

HBP conducts its operations through 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 CornellCookson brand.

DE conducts its operations through Telephonics Corporation, founded in 1933, a globally recognized leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.

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OVERVIEW
 
Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 20202021 was $632,061$646,792 compared to $574,970$632,061 in the prior year comparable quarter, an increase of approximately 10%2% (4% excluding the prior year revenue of $7,931 related to the Systems Engineering Group (SEG) disposition), primarily driven by increased revenue at HBP of 18%, partially offset by reduced revenue at CPP and DE of 20%1% and 5%25%, respectively, partially offset by decreased revenue at HBP of 1%. Organic revenue growthrespectively. Net income was 9%. Income from continuing operations was $21,831$16,707 or $0.50$0.31 per share, compared to $14,128,$21,831, or $0.33$0.50 per share, in the prior year quarter.

The current year quarter results from continuing operations included the following:

–    Restructuring charges of $4,082 ($3,129, net of tax, or $0.06 per share);
– Discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $2,979 or $0.06 per share.

The prior year quarter results from operations included the following:

– Restructuring charges of $1,633 ($1,224, net of tax, or $0.03 per share);
Loss from debt extinguishment $1,235 ($969, net of tax, or $0.02 per share);
Discrete and certain other tax provision,provisions, net, of $1,828 or $0.04 per share.

The prior year quarter results from continuing operations included discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $669 or $0.02 per share.

Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, Income from continuing operationsNet income would have been $25,852,$22,815, or $0.59$0.43 per share, in the current year quarter compared to $13,459,$25,852, or $0.31$0.59 per share in the prior year quarter.

Revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 was $1,746,849$1,890,915 compared to $1,635,125$1,746,849 in the prior year period, an increase of 7%8% (9% excluding the current year and prior year revenue of $6,713 and 21,939, respectively, related to the SEG disposition), primarily driven by increased revenue at CPP and HBP drivenof 12% each, partially offset by strong customer demand in the home improvement space. Organic growthreduced revenue at DE of 18%. Net income was 6%. CPP revenue increased by 9%, 7% organically. HBP revenue increased by 6% and DE revenue increased by 3%. Income from continuing operations was $33,338$63,319 or $0.76$1.19 per share, compared to $29,371,$33,338, or $0.69$0.76 per share, in the prior year period.

The current year-to-date results from continuing operations included the following:

–    Restructuring charges of $22,444 ($17,080, net of tax, or $0.32 per share);
–    Gain on sale of Systems Engineering Group ("SEG") business $5,291 ($5,251, net of tax, or $0.10 per share);
–    Discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $2,864 or $0.05 per share.

The prior year-to-date results from operations included the following:

Restructuring charges of $11,171 ($8,377, net of tax, or $0.19 per share);
Loss from debt extinguishment $7,925 ($6,214, net of tax, or $0.14 per share);
Acquisition costs of $2,960 ($2,321, net of tax, or $0.05 per share); and
Discrete and certain other tax provision,provisions, net, of $1,248 or $0.03 per share.

The prior year-to-date results from continuing operations included discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $299 or $0.01 per share.

Excluding these items from the respective periods, Income from continuing operationsNet income would have been $51,498,$78,012, or $1.18$1.46 per share in the current year period ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $29,072,$51,498, or $0.68$1.18 per share, in the comparable prior year period.


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Griffon evaluates performance based on Net income and the related Earnings per share excluding restructuring charges, loss from debt extinguishment, acquisition related expenses and discrete and certain other tax items, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of Income from continuing operationsNet income to Adjusted net income from continuing operations and Earnings per share from continuing operations to Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
TO ADJUSTED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSshare:
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021202020212020
2020
2019
2020
2019(Unaudited)
Income from continuing operations$21,831

$14,128

$33,338

$29,371
Net incomeNet income$16,707 $21,831 $63,319 $33,338 












Adjusting items: 

 

 

 
Adjusting items:    
Restructuring charges1,633



11,171


Restructuring charges4,082 1,633 22,444 11,171 
Gain on sale of SEG businessGain on sale of SEG business— — (5,291)— 
Loss from debt extinguishment1,235
 
 7,925
 
Loss from debt extinguishment— 1,235 — 7,925 
Acquisition costs



2,960


Acquisition costs— — — 2,960 
Tax impact of above items(675) 
 (5,144) 
Tax impact of above items(953)(675)(5,324)(5,144)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net1,828

(669)
1,248

(299)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions, netDiscrete and certain other tax provisions, net2,979 1,828 2,864 1,248 












Adjusted income from continuing operations$25,852

$13,459

$51,498

$29,072
Adjusted net incomeAdjusted net income$22,815 $25,852 $78,012 $51,498 












Diluted earnings per common share$0.50

$0.33

$0.76

$0.69
Diluted earnings per common share$0.31 $0.50 $1.19 $0.76 












Adjusting items, net of tax: 

 

 

 
Adjusting items, net of tax:    
Restructuring charges0.03



0.19


Restructuring charges0.06 0.03 0.32 0.19 
Gain on sale of SEG businessGain on sale of SEG business— — (0.10)— 
Loss from debt extinguishment0.02
 
 0.14
 
Loss from debt extinguishment— 0.02 — 0.14 
Acquisition costs



0.05


Acquisition costs— — — 0.05 
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net0.04

(0.02)
0.03

(0.01)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions, netDiscrete and certain other tax provisions, net0.06 0.04 0.05 0.03 












Adjusted earnings per common share$0.59

$0.31

$1.18

$0.68
Adjusted earnings per common share$0.43 $0.59 $1.46 $1.18 












Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)43,774

43,164

43,818

42,649
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)53,504 43,774 53,306 43,818 
 
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.

The tax impact for the above reconciling adjustments from GAAP to non-GAAP Net income and EPS is determined by comparing the Company's tax provision, including the reconciling adjustments, to the tax provision excluding such adjustments.

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RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
Three and Nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, Griffon modified its reportable segment structure to provide investors with improved visibility after a series of portfolio repositioning actions which included the divestiture of the Plastics business, the acquisition of ClosetMaid and its subsequent integration into AMES, and the acquisition of CornellCookson by Clopay. Griffon now reports its operations through three reportable segments: the newly formed CPP segment, which consists of AMES; HBP, which consists of Clopay; and DE, which consists of Telephonics.

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment's operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (primarily corporate overhead), restructuring charges, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason.

See table provided in Note 1213 - Business Segments for a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Income before taxes from continuing operations.taxes.




Consumer and Professional Products
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenue$328,929
  
 $273,710
  
 $844,917
  
 $777,916
  
Adjusted EBITDA37,115
 11.3% 23,970
 8.8% 84,068
 9.9% 73,151
 9.4%
Depreciation and amortization8,197
  
 8,158
  
 24,650
  
 24,148
  

 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Revenue$324,826  $328,929  $947,739  $844,917  
Adjusted EBITDA29,388 9.0 %37,115 11.3 %99,524 10.5 %84,068 9.9 %
Depreciation and amortization8,781  8,197  25,600  24,650  

For the quarter ended June 30, 20202021, revenue decreased $4,103, or 1%, compared to the prior year period, due to reduced volume of 9%, primarily in the U.S., due to shipping delays related to availability of transportation, partially offset by favorable mix of 3% and a favorable foreign currency impact of 5%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 21% to $29,388 compared to $37,115 in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the decreased revenue noted above, increased distribution and material costs coupled with the lag in realization of price increases, and COVID-19 related inefficiencies. The current quarter included a favorable foreign currency impact of 4%.
,
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, revenue increased $55,219$102,822, or 20%12%, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increased volume of 19%8%, driven by increased consumer demand for home improvement initiatives in North Americaacross all geographies, and Australia resulting from COVID-19 stay at home orders,a favorable price and mix of 1% and incremental revenue from the Apta acquisition of 2%, partially offset by an unfavorableforeign currency impact of foreign exchange of 2%4%. Organic growth was 18%.

For the quarternine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, Adjusted EBITDA increased 55%18% to $37,115$99,524 compared to $23,970$84,068 in the prior year period. The favorable variance resulted primarily from the increased revenue noted above partially offset by increased tariffsdistribution and material costs and COVID-19 related inefficiencies and direct costs. inefficiencies. The current year-to-date period included a favorable currency impact of 6%,

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, EBITDA reflects an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 2%.

For theand nine months ended June 30, 2020, revenue2021, segment depreciation and amortization increased $67,001 or 9%,$584 and $950, respectively, compared to the prior year period, driven by increased volume of 6% for reasons noted above, favorable price and mix of 2% and incremental revenue from the Apta acquisition of 2%, partially offset by a 1% unfavorable impactcomparable periods, due to foreign exchange. Organic growth was 7%.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% to $84,068 compared to $73,151 in the prior year period. The favorable variance primarily resulted increased revenue noted above, partially offset by tariffs and COVID-19 related inefficiencies and direct costs. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, EBITDA reflects an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 2%.

Direct COVID-19 related expenses totaled approximately $2,207 and $2,471 for the quarter and year to date periods, respectively.

Segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent with the prior year comparable quarter and increased $502 from the year-to-date comparable period primarily due to the onset of depreciation for new assets placed in service.

On December 22, 2020, AMES acquired Quatro Design Pty Ltd (“Quatro”), a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced concrete landscaping products for residential, commercial, and public sector projects. Quatro is expected to contribute approximately $5,000 in annualized revenue in the first twelve months under AMES' ownership.

On November 29, 2019, AMES acquired Vatre Group Limited ("Apta"), a leading United Kingdom supplier of innovative garden pottery and associated products sold to leading UK and Ireland garden centers for approximately $10,500 (GBP 8,750), inclusive of a post-closing working capital adjustment, net of cash acquired.centers. This acquisition broadens AMES' product offerings in the UK market and increases its in-country operational footprint. Apta contributed approximately $20,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.

Strategic Initiative and Restructuring Charges
In November 2019, Griffon announced the development of a next-generation business platform for CPP to enhance the growth, efficiency, and competitiveness of its U.S. operations.operations, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP is broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES UK and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China.

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The expanded focus of this initiative includesleverages the same three key development areas. areas being executed within our U.S. operations. First, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform which will serve the whole CPP U.S. enterprise. Second, certain CPP U.S.AMES global operations will be consolidated to optimize facilities footprint and talent. Third,Second, strategic investments in automation and facilities expansion will be made to increase the efficiency of our manufacturing and fulfillment operations, and support e-commerce growth.Third, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform, which will serve the whole AMES global enterprise.

TheExpanding the roll-out of the new business platform from our AMES U.S. operations to include AMES’ global operations will occur over approximately a three-year period,extend the duration of the project by one year, with completion now expected by the end of calendar 2022. year 2023.When fully implemented, these actions will result in an annual cash savings of $15,000$30,000 to $20,000,$35,000 and a $20,000 to $25,000 reduction in inventory of $30,000 to $35,000 both based on fiscal 2020 operating levels at the beginning of the initiative.levels.

The cost to implement this new business platform, over the three-year duration of the project, will include approximately $35,000 of one-time charges of approximately $65,000 and capital investments of approximately $40,000 in capital investments.$65,000. The one-time charges are comprised of $16,000$46,000 of cash charges, which includes $12,000$26,000 of personnel-related costs such as training, severance, and duplicate personnel costs and $4,000as well as $20,000 of facility and lease exit costs. The remaining $19,000 of charges are non-cash and are primarily related to asset write-downs.

In connection with this initiative, during the year ended September 30, 2020 and during the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $11,171,$13,669 and $14,663, respectively. Since inception of this initiative in fiscal 2020, total cumulative charges totaled $28,332, comprised of cash charges of $6,479$19,758 and non-cash, asset-related charges of $4,692;$8,574; the cash charges

included $4,842$7,404 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $1,637$12,354 for facility exit costs. During the quarteryear ended September, 30, 2020 and during the nine month periodmonths ended June 30, 2020,2021, capital expenditures of $3,3716,733 and $3,671,$8,145, respectively, were driven by investment in CPP business intelligence systems and e-commerce facility.
Cash ChargesNon-Cash Charges
Personnel related costsFacilities, exit costs and otherFacility and other Total Capital Investments
Phase I$12,000 $4,000 $19,000 $35,000 $40,000 
Phase II14,000 16,000 — 30,000 25,000 
Total Anticipated Charges26,000 20,000 19,000 65,000 65,000 
Total 2020 restructuring charges(5,620)(3,357)(4,692)(13,669)(6,733)
Q1 FY2021 Activity(362)(2,524)(193)(3,079)(2,236)
Q2 FY2021 Activity(722)(4,283)(2,497)(7,502)$(3,209)
Q3 FY2021 Activity(700)(2,190)(1,192)(4,082)(2,700)
Total 2021 restructuring charges(1,784)(8,997)(3,882)(14,663)(8,145)
Total cumulative charges(7,404)(12,354)(8,574)(28,332)(14,878)
 Estimate to Complete$18,596 $7,646 $10,426 $36,668 $50,122 

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  Cash Charges Non-Cash Charges    
  Personnel related costs Facilities, exit costs and other Facility and other  Total  Capital Investments
Anticipated Charges $12,000
 $4,000
 $19,000
 $35,000
 $40,000
 Q1 FY2020 Activity (2,134) (140) (4,160) (6,434) 
 Q2 FY2020 Activity (1,658) (914) (532) (3,104) (300)
 Q3 FY2020 Activity (1,050) (583) 
 (1,633) (3,371)
Total charges (4,842) (1,637) (4,692) (11,171) (3,671)
 Estimate to Complete $7,158
 $2,363
 $14,308
 $23,829
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Home and Building Products
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Revenue$259,392  $219,164  $752,684  $670,374  
Adjusted EBITDA42,156 16.3 %39,299 17.9 %130,585 17.3 %110,635 16.5 %
Depreciation and amortization4,375  4,507  13,095  13,975  
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenue$219,164
  
 $221,521
  
 $670,374
  
 $631,615
  
Adjusted EBITDA39,299
 17.9% 33,851
 15.3% 110,635
 16.5% 85,283
 13.5%
Depreciation and amortization4,507
  
 4,626
  
 13,975
  
 13,683
  

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, revenue decreased $2,357 or 1%, compared to the prior year period, due to decreased volume driven by reduced residential sectional garage door orders in April of approximately18% and a subsequent recovery in May and June.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% to $39,299 compared to $33,851 in the prior year period. EBITDA benefited from general operational efficiency improvements, partially offset by the decrease in revenue and COVID-19 related inefficiencies and direct costs.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, revenue increased $38,759$40,228 or 6%18%, compared to the prior year period, driven by increased volume of 4%5%, and favorable mix and pricing of 2%13%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $42,156 compared to $39,299 in the prior year period. EBITDA benefited from increased revenue noted above, partially offset by increased material costs coupled with the lag in realization of price increases, and COVID-19 related inefficiencies.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, revenue increased $82,310 or 12%, compared to the prior year period, driven by increased volume of 8%, and favorable mix and pricing of 4%.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA increased 30%18% to $110,635$130,585 compared to $85,283$110,635 in the prior year period. The favorable variance resulted from the increased revenue noted above, and general operational efficiency improvements, partially offset by increased material costs coupled with the lag in realization of price increases, and COVID-19 related inefficiencies and direct costs.inefficiencies.

Direct COVID-19 related expenses totaled approximately $1,700 forFor the quarter and year-to-date periods.

Segmentnine months ended June 30, 2021, segment depreciation and amortization decreased $119 from$132 and $880, respectively, compared to the prior year quartercomparable periods, due to fully depreciated assets, and increased $292 from the prior year-to-date period primarily due to the onset of depreciation for new assets placed in service.

On January 31, 2019, HBP announced a $14,000 investment in facilities infrastructure and equipment at its CornellCookson location in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania.  This project includes a 90,000 square foot expansion to the already existing 184,000 square foot facility, along with the addition of state of the art manufacturing equipment.  Through this expansion, the CornellCookson Mountain Top location will improve its manufacturing efficiency and shipping operations, as well as increase manufacturing capacity to support full-rate production of new and core products. The project was substantially completed by the end of calendar 2019.
assets.

Defense Electronics  
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30, For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019 2021202020212020
Revenue$83,968
  
 $79,739
  
 $231,558
  
 $225,594
  Revenue$62,574  $83,968  $190,492  $231,558  
Adjusted EBITDA4,122
 4.9% 7,280
 9.1% 12,845
 5.5% 17,001
 7.5%Adjusted EBITDA4,140 6.6 %4,122 4.9 %11,945 6.3 %12,845 5.5%
Depreciation and amortization2,666
  
 2,669
  
 7,986
  
 7,926
  Depreciation and amortization2,501  2,666  7,911  7,986  
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, revenue increased $4,229,decreased $21,394, or 5%25%, compared to the prior year period, primarilyquarter. The prior year results include revenue from the SEG business of $7,931. Excluding the divestiture of SEG from prior year results, revenue decreased $13,463, or 18%. The decrease was driven by reduced volume due to increasedthe timing of deliveries on Communications and volume of radar and communicationRadar systems, partially offset by reduced volume of airborne surveillance systems.increases on Naval & Cyber Systems.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3,158, or 43%, compared toof $4,140 remained consistent with the prior year comparable period, drivenperiod. Excluding the divestiture of SEG from the prior year results, Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% primarily due to reduced operating expenses, including the benefit from the first quarter reduction in force, and improved Naval & Cyber Systems program performance, partially offset by unfavorable program mix, and program inefficiencies on radar and communicationscost growth for Radar systems.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, revenue increased $5,964,decreased $41,066, or 3%18%, compared to the prior year period, primarily dueperiod. The current and prior year results include revenue from the SEG business of $6,713 and $21,939, respectively. Excluding the divestiture of SEG from current and prior year results, revenue decreased $25,840, or 12%. The decline in revenue was driven by reduced volume related to increasedthe timing of work performed and deliveries on Communications, Surveillance and volume of radar and communication systems revenue,Radar programs, partially offset by reduced multi-mode radar and maritime surveillance radar revenue.increased Naval & Cyber Systems volume.


For the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4,156,$900, or 24%7%, compared to the prior year comparable period due to unfavorableperiod. Excluding the divestiture of SEG from current and prior year results, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6% primarily driven by the reduced revenue noted above and cost growth on Radar systems, partially offset by improved Naval & Cyber Systems program mix, program inefficienciesperformance and increasedreduced operating expenses, primarily due to bid and proposal activities.including the benefit from the first quarter reduction in force.

Direct COVID-19 related expenses totaled approximately $600 and $700 for
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For the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively.

Segmentnine months ended June 30, 2021, segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent with bothdecreased $165 and $75, respectively, compared to the prior year comparable periods, related to the sale of SEG.

On December 18, 2020, DE completed the sale of its SEG business. SEG provides sophisticated, highly technical engineering and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency and various U.S. military commands. SEG had sales of approximately $7,000 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020 and year-to-date period.$31,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, DE was awarded several new contracts and received incremental funding on existing contracts approximating $192,700.$189,000 (excludes $5,500 of SEG awards). Contract backlog was $350,443$375,039 at June 30, 2021 compared to $341,003 at June 30, 2020 an $18,703 increase from the second quarter,(excludes $9,440 of SEG related backlog) with 72%66% expected to be fulfilled in the next 12 months. Backlog was $389,300approximately $370,000 at September 30, 2019.2020 (excludes approximately $10,000 of SEG related backlog). Backlog is defined as unfilled firm orders for products and services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer, or by Congress, in the case of US government agencies.

Restructuring Charges and Divestiture
In September 2020, a Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan was initiated, which was subsequently followed by a reduction in force in November 2020, to improve efficiencies by combining functions and responsibilities.The reduction in force initiative resulted in severance charges of $2,180, recorded in the first quarter, during the nine months ended June 30, 2021.These actions reduced headcount by approximately 90 people.

In addition, in the first quarter ended December 31, 2020, charges of $5,601 were recorded primarily related to exiting our older weather radar product lines.

DE recorded a pre-tax gain of $5,291 ($5,251, net of tax) during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 related to the divestiture of SEG.

Unallocated
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation, consisted primarily of corporate overhead costs totaling $11,080$10,924 compared to $12,033$11,080 in the prior year quarter. Forquarter; for the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, unallocated amounts excluding depreciation, consisted primarily of corporate overhead costs totaling $34,969totaled $34,873 compared to $34,505$34,969 in the prior year quarter.period. The decrease in both the current quarter and nine month periods, compared to thetheir respective comparable prior year quarterperiods, primarily relates to decreases in consulting fees, travel and administrative office costs; and the increase for nine months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the respective prior year period primarily relates to compensation and incentive costs.

Segment Depreciation and Amortization
 
Segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent withincreased $287 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 compared to the comparable prior year quarter, primarily due to depreciation and increased $854amortization on new assets placed in service. Segment depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 compared to2021 remained consistent with the comparable prior year period, primarily due to the onset of depreciation for new assets placed in service.period.

Other Income (Expense)

For the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, Other income (expense) of $386 and $806, respectively, includes $72$77 and $150,$72, respectively, of net currency exchange gains in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $392$226 and $787,$392, respectively, as well as $294$249 and $(14),$499, respectively, of net investment income (loss) income..

For the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, Other income (expense) of $1,192 and 2,199 includes $441$(302) and $535,$441, respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $1,170$680 and 2,361,$1,170, respectively, as well as $145$877 and $18,$216, respectively, of net investment income (loss) income. During. Additionally, in the nine months ended June 30, 2020,prior year period, Other income (expense) also includes a one-time contracttechnology recognition award offor $700.

Provision for income taxes
During the quarter ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company recognized a tax provision of $12,366 on income before taxes of $29,073, compared to a tax provision of $12,649 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $34,480 compared to a tax provision of $6,258 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $20,386 in the comparable prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included restructuring charges of $4,082 ($3,129, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $2,979, primarily due to the impact of UK tax rate changes on deferred liabilities.The prior year quarter results included restructuring charges of $1,633 ($1,224, net of tax), loss from debt extinguishment of $1,235
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$1,235 ($969, net of tax) and net discrete tax and certain other tax provisions, net, of $1,828, that affect comparability. The prior year quarter included net discrete tax and certain other tax benefitscomparability of $669 that affect comparability.$1,828. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 31.2% and 2019 were 30.8% and 34.0%, respectively.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company recognized a tax provision of $21,022$32,783 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $54,360,$96,102, compared to a tax provision of $14,664$21,022 on Incomeincome before taxes from continuing operations of $44,035$54,360 in the comparable prior year period. The nine month period ended June 30, 2021 included restructuring charges of $22,444 ($17,080, net of tax), gain on sale of the SEG business of $5,291 ($5,251, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $2,864 primarily due to the impact of UK tax rate changes on deferred liabilities. The nine month period ended June 30, 2020 included restructuring charges of $11,171 ($8,377, net of tax), acquisition costs of $2,960 ($2,321, net of tax), loss from debt extinguishment of $7,925 ( $6,214,($6,214, net of tax) and net discrete tax and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $1,248. The nine month period ended June 30, 2019 included net discrete tax benefits of $299. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were 31.1% and 2019 were 32.6% and 34.0%, respectively.

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Congress approved certain changes to the federal tax laws in March 2020. While we are still assessing the impact of the legislation, we do not expect there to be a material impact to our consolidated financial statements at this time.
Stock based compensation
For the quarters ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, stock based compensation expense, which includes expenses for both restricted stock grants and the ESOP, totaled $4,507$5,591 and $4,047,$4,507, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, stock based compensation expense which includes expenses for both restricted stock grantstotaled $15,092 and the ESOP totaled $12,809, and $11,547, respectively.

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $2,739 included a gain of $1,160 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound and Canadian Dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the Australian Dollar, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $1,245 benefit from pension amortization; and a $351 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $20,655 included a gain of $15,022 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound, Canadian and Australian Dollars, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $4,196 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a $1,454 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $8,702 included income of $9,508 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound, and Canadian and Australian Dollars all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $1,139 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a $1,945 loss on cash flow hedges.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $1,035 included a loss of $1,092 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian Dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $184 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a $127 loss on cash flow hedges.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $709, included a loss of $493 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Canadian Dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian Dollar currencies, all in comparison to the US Dollar, a $2,480 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses and a $1,278 loss on cash flow hedges.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2019, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $3,605 included a loss of $3,943 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British Pound, and Canadian and Australian Dollars, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $552 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a $214 loss on cash flow hedges.

Discontinued operations
During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, Griffon recorded an $11,000 charge ($7,646, net of tax) to discontinued operations. The charge consisted primarily of a purchase price adjustment to resolve a claim related to the $475,000 PPC divestiture and included an additional reserve for a legacy environmental matter.

At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon's assets and liabilities are primarily for the Installations Services and other discontinued operations primarily related to insurance claims, income tax and product liability, warranty reserves and environmental reserves. See Note 15,16, Discontinued Operations.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Management assesses Griffon’s liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, bank lines of credit and the ability to attract long-term capital under satisfactory terms. Griffon believes it has sufficient liquidity available to invest in its existing businesses and execute strategic acquisitions, while managing its capital structure on both a short-term and long-term basis.

The following table is derived from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

Cash Flows from OperationsFor the Nine months ended June 30,
20212020
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In):  
Operating activities$42,019 $55,944 
Investing activities(26,300)(45,073)
Financing activities(14,327)(9,305)
Cash Flows from Continuing OperationsFor the Nine months ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In): 
  
Operating activities$55,944
 $14,982
Investing activities(45,073) (57,162)
Financing activities(9,305) 33,905

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 was $55,944$42,019 compared to $14,982$55,944 in the comparable prior year period. Cash provided by income from continuing operations, adjusted for non-cash expenditures, was partially offset by a net increase in working capital predominately consisting ofprimarily related to a net increasesincrease in accounts receivable and prepaid and other assets, a decrease in accounts payable due to the timing of payments, partially offset by a decrease in inventory. The working capital variances in the cash flow in the current year excludes a $28,648 benefit due to the October 1, 2019 prospective adoption of lease accounting guidance, which was in working capital in the prior year.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, Griffon used $45,0732021, Griffon's use of cash infrom investing activities from continuing operationswas $26,300 compared to $57,162 used$45,073 in the prior year comparable period. On December 18, 2020, DE completed the sale of its SEG business and received net proceeds from the sale of $14,345. Payments for acquired businesses totaled $10,531$2,242 compared to $9,219$10,531 in the prior year comparable period. On December 22, 2020, AMES acquired Quatro, a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced concrete landscaping products for residential, commercial, and public sector projects. On November 29, 2019, AMES acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Apta, a leading United Kingdom supplier of innovative garden pottery and associated products sold to leading UK and Ireland garden centers for approximately $10,500 (GBP 8,750), inclusive of a post-closing working capital adjustment, net of cash acquired. Payments for acquired businessesWe had an increase in the prior year consisted solelyinvestments of a final purchase price adjustment for CornellCookson. Payments in the prior year comparable period also included $9,500 related to a purchase price adjustment to resolve a claim related to the $475,000 PPC divestiture and an insurance payment of $10,604 pertaining to the settlement of a certain life insurance benefit.$4,658. Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from the sale of assets, for the nine months ended June 30, 20202021 totaled $34,412, an increase$33,773, a decrease of $6,722$639 from the prior year period.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, cash used by financing activities from continuing operations totaled $9,305 as$14,327 compared to $33,905 provided by$9,305 in the comparable prior year comparable period. On June 22, 2020, Griffon completed an add-on offering through a private placement of $150,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes due 2028, at 100.25% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $850,000 principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes dueCash used in 2028, at par, completed on February 19, 2020 (collectively the “Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022. Cash provided by financing activities in the current period also included financing payments of $16,543consisted primarily associated with the redemption of the $1,000,000payment of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022 with the proceeds from the issuancedividends and purchase of $850,000treasury shares to satisfy vesting of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028; and the amendment and extensionrestricted stock, partially offset by net borrowings of the Company's revolving credit facility increasing the maximum borrowing availability from $350,000 to $400,000 and extending its maturity date from March 22, 2021 to March 22, 2025. At June 30, 2020, there were $104,181 in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, compared to $122,806 in outstanding borrowings at the same date in the prior year.long-term debt.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Board of Directors approved three quarterly cash dividends of $0.075 per share each. On July 29, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 17, 2020 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2020.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, 340,7752021, 133,027 shares, with a market value of $7,409,$2,774, or $21.74$20.85 per share were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. Furthermore, during the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021, an additional 3,3076,507 shares, with a market value of $70,$135, or $21.22$20.75 per share, were withheld from common stock issued upon the vesting of restricted stock units to settle employee taxes due upon vesting.

During 2020, the Company declared and paid regular cash dividends totaling $0.30 per share, or $0.075 per share each quarter. During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Board of Directors approved and paid three quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share each. The Company currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, payment of dividends is determined by the Board of Directors at its discretion based on various factors, and no assurance can be provided as to the payment of future dividends. On July 29, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on September 16, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2021.

On each of August 3, 2016 and August 1, 2018, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under these share repurchase programs, the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020, Griffon did not purchase any shares of common stock under these repurchase programs. As of June 30, 2020,2021, an aggregate of $57,955 remains under Griffon's Board authorized repurchase programs.
Through No shares were repurchased during the nine months ended June 30, 2020,2021 under these share repurchase programs.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, COVID-19 has not had a material impact on our operations, and we anticipate our current cash balances, cash flows from operations and sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements.
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Payments related to TelephonicsDE revenue are received in accordance with the terms of development and production subcontracts; certain of such receipts are progress or performance basedperformance-based payments. With respect to CPP and HBP, there have been no material adverse impacts on payment for sales.

 
A small number of customers account for, and are expected to continue to account for, a substantial portion of Griffon’s consolidated revenue. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020:2021:
 
The United States Government and its agencies, through either prime or subcontractor relationships, represented 9%7% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue and 65%67% of Telephonics’DE revenue.
The Home Depot represented 18%17% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue, 28%25% of CPP's revenue and 12%11% of HBP’s revenue.

No other customer exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue. Future operating results will continue to depend substantially on the success of Griffon’s largest customers and our ongoing relationships with them. Orders from these customers are subject to change and may fluctuate materially. The loss of all or a portion of the volume from any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on Griffon’s liquidity and results of operations.
Cash and Equivalents and DebtJune 30, September 30,Cash and Equivalents and DebtJune 30,September 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019
20212020
Cash and equivalents$71,999
 $72,377
Cash and equivalents$220,697 $218,089 
Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt9,235
 10,525
Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt13,024 9,922 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities1,123,365
 1,093,749
Long-term debt, net of current maturities1,042,612 1,037,042 
Debt discount/premium and issuance costs17,303
 9,857
Debt discount/premium and issuance costs15,485 17,458 
Total debt1,149,903
 1,114,131
Total debt1,071,121 1,064,422 
Debt, net of cash and equivalents$1,077,904
 $1,041,754
Debt, net of cash and equivalents$850,424 $846,333 
 
On June 22, 2020, in an unregistered offering through a private placement, Griffon completed the add-on offering through a private placement of $150,000 principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes due 2028,Senior Notes, at 100.25% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $850,000 principal amount of its 5.75% senior notes due in 2028,Senior Notes, at par, completed on February 19, 2020 (collectively, the “Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% 2022 senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Senior Notes").notes. As of June 30, 2020,2021, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $1,000,000; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.

The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. On April 22, 2020 and August 3, 2020, Griffon exchanged substantially all of the $850,000 Senior Notes for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), via an exchange offer. Griffon intends to complete an offer to exchange the remaining $150,000 Senior Notes for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The fair value of the Senior Notes approximated $980,000$1,061,250 on June 30, 20202021 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).

In connection with these transactions, Griffon capitalized $15,289$16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred related to the issuance and exchange of the 2028 Senior Notes, which will amortize over the term of such terms.the 2028 Senior Notes. Furthermore, all of the obligations associated with the 2022 Senior Notes were discharged. Additionally, Griffon recognized a $7,925 loss on the early extinguishment of debt of the 5.25% $1,000,000 principal amount of 2022 Senior Notes, comprised primarily of the write-off of $6,725 of remaining deferred financing fees, $607 of tender offer net premium expense and $593 of redemption interest expense.

On January 30, 2020, Griffon amended its revolving credit facility (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") to increase the maximum borrowing availability from $350,000 to $400,000, and extend its maturity date from March 22, 2021 to March 22, 2025. The amended agreement also modified2025 and modify certain other provisions of the facility. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $100,000 (increased from $50,000);$100,000; a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000 (increased from $100,000);$200,000; and contains a customary accordion feature that permits us to request, subject to each lender's consent, an increase in the maximum aggregate amount that can be borrowed by up to an additional $100,000 (increased from $50,000).$100,000.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a LIBOR or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Current margins are 1.25%0.50% for base rate loans and 2.25%1.50% for LIBOR loans. The Credit Agreement has certain financial maintenance tests including a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage
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ratio, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. The negative covenants place limits on Griffon's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, incur liens, and make restricted payments and investments. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Griffon’s material domestic subsidiaries and are secured, on a first priority basis, by substantially all domestic assets of the Company and the guarantors, and a pledge of not greater than 65% of the equity interest in Griffon’s material, first-tier foreign subsidiaries. At June 30, 2020,2021, there were $104,181$20,775 of outstanding borrowings under the Credit

Agreement; outstanding standby letters of credit were $21,617;$17,007; and $274,202$362,218 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

In August 2016, and as amended on June 30, 2017, Griffon’s ESOP entered into a Term Loan with a bank (the "ESOP Agreement"). The Term Loan interest rate was LIBOR plus 3.00%. The Term Loan required quarterly principal payments of $569 with a balloon payment due at maturity. The Term Loan was secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan and with a lien on a specific amount of Griffon assets (which ranked pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement) and was guaranteed by Griffon. On March 13, 2019, the ESOP Term Loan was refinanced with an internal loan from Griffon, which was funded with cash and a draw under its Credit Agreement. The internal loan interest rate is fixed at 2.91%, matures in June 2033 and requires quarterly payments of principal, currently $635, and interest. The internal loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan. The amount outstanding on the internal loan at June 30, 2020 was $30,513.

Two of Griffon's subsidiaries have finance leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida. The leases mature in November 2021 and 2025, respectively, and bear interest at fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 2.9%5.6%, respectively. The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the underlying real estate, andwhich is guaranteed by Griffon.Griffon, and has a one dollar buyout at the end of the lease. The Ocala, Florida lease contains onetwo five-year renewal option.options. At June 30, 2020, $11,5282021, $15,254 was outstanding, net of issuance costs.

In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 ($10,97412,126 as of June 30, 2020)2021) revolving credit facility.  The facility accrues interest at LIBOR (USD) or the Bankers Acceptance Rate (CDN) plus 1.3% per annum (1.46%(1.40% LIBOR USD and 1.56%1.48% Bankers Acceptance Rate CDN as of June 30, 2020)2021). The revolving facility matures in October 2022. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity.  At June 30, 2020,2021, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($10,97412,126 as of June 30, 2020) available for borrowing.2021) available.

In July 2016, and as amended in March 2019, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries (collectively, "Griffon Australia") entered into an AUD 29,625 term loan, AUD 20,000 revolver and AUD 10,000 receivable purchase facility agreement. The term loan requires quarterly principal payments of AUD 1,250 plus interest with a balloon payment of AUD 9,625 due upon maturity in March 2022, and accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate “BBSY” plus 1.95% per annum (2.09%(2.01% at June 30, 2020)2021). During the quarter ended June 30,fiscal 2020, the term loan balance was reduced by AUD 5,000, from AUD 23,375 to AUD 18,375 with proceeds from an AUD 5,000 increase in the commitment of the receivables purchase line from AUD 10,000 to AUD 15,000. TheAs of June 30, 2021, the term loan had an outstanding balance of AUD 17,12512,125 ($11,7619,131 as of June 30, 2020)2021). The revolving facility and receivable purchase facility mature in March 2022, but are renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. The revolving facility and receivable purchase facility accrue interest at BBSY plus 1.9% and 1.35%, respectively, per annum (2.05%(1.98% and 1.49%1.41%, respectively, at June 30, 2020)2021). At June 30, 2020,2021, there were no borrowingsbalances outstanding under the revolver and the receivable purchase facility. The revolver, receivable purchase facility and the term loan are all secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level and is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.

In July 2018, theThe AMES Companies UK Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively, "AMES UK") entered into a GBP 14,000 term loan, GBP 4,000 mortgage loan and GBP 5,000 revolver. The term loan and mortgage loan require quarterly principal payments of GBP 350438 and GBP 83105 plus interest, respectively, and have balloon payments due upon maturity, July 2023, of GBP 7,7007,088 and GBP 2,500,2,349, respectively. The Term Loan and Mortgage Loans each accrue interest at the GBP LIBOR Rate plus 2.25% and 1.8%, respectively (2.33% and 1.88%(1.86% at June 30, 2020, respectively)2021). The revolving facility matures in June 2021, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender, and accrues interest at the Bank of England Base Rate plus 1.75% (1.85%1.8% (1.90% as of June 30, 2020).2021) and was renewed in June 2021. The revolving credit facility matures in April 2022, but it is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the revolver had noan outstanding balance of GBP $2,073 ($2,871 as of June 30, 2021) while the term and mortgage loan balances amounted to GBP 15,39813,771 ($18,97519,073 as of June 30, 2020)2021). The revolver and the term loan are both secured by substantially all of the assets of AMES UK and its subsidiaries. AMES UK is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio. An invoice discounting arrangement was canceled and replaced by the above loan facilities.

On March 13, 2019, Griffon's Employee Stock Ownership Plan entered into an agreement that refinanced a term loan with a bank with an internal loan from Griffon. The internal loan interest rate is fixed at 2.91%, matures in June 2033 and requires quarterly payments of principal, currently $620, and interest. The internal loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan. The amount outstanding on the internal loan at June 30, 2021 was $27,988.

Other long-term debt primarily consists of a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, with the balance consisting of capital leases.

At June 30, 2020,2021, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of its credit and loan agreements. NetGross Debt to EBITDA (Leverage), as calculated in accordance with the definition in the Credit Agreement, was 4.4x2.9x at June 30, 2020.2021.

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During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, there were no shares withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, 340,775 shares, with a market value2021, cash provided by discontinued operations from operating activities of $7,409, or $21.74 per share were withheld$1,080 primarily related to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. Furthermore, during the nine months ended June 30, 2020, an additional 3,307 shares, with a market value of $70, or $21.22 per share, were withheld from common stock issued upon the vesting of restricted stock units to settle employee taxes due upon vesting.

During 2019, the Company declared and paid regular cash dividends totaling $0.29 per share. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Board of Directors approved and paid three quarterly cash dividends of $0.075 per share each. The Company currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, payment of dividends is determinedinsurance proceeds received, partially offset by the Boardsettling of Directors at its discretion based on various factors,certain liabilities and no assurance can be provided as toenvironmental costs associated with the payment of future dividends.Installations Services.

On July 29, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 17, 2020 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2020.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, Griffon used cash for discontinued operations from operating activities of $2,481 and $3,874, respectively, primarily related to the settling of certain liabilities and environmental costs associated with the Plastics business and Installations Services.
SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by Clopay Corporation, Telephonics Corporation, The AMES Companies, Inc., ATT Southern LLC, Clopay AMES Holding Corp., ClosetMaid LLC, CornellCookson, LLC and Cornell Real Estate Holdings, LLC, all of which are indirectly 100% owned by Griffon. In accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act, presented below are summarized financial information of the Parent (Griffon) subsidiaries and the Guarantor subsidiaries as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 and for the year ended September 30, 2020. All intercompany balances and transactions between subsidiaries under Parent and subsidiaries under the Guarantor have been eliminated. The information presented below excludes eliminations necessary to arrive at the information on a consolidated basis. The summarized information excludes financial information of the Non-Guarantors, including earnings from and investments in these entities. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of the guarantor companies or non-guarantor companies had they operated as independent entities. The guarantor companies and the non-guarantor companies include the consolidated financial results of their wholly-owned subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method.

The indentures relating to the Senior Notes (the “Indentures”) contain terms providing that, under certain limited circumstances, a guarantor will be released from its obligations to guarantee the Senior Notes.  These circumstances include (i) a sale of at least a majority of the stock, or all or substantially all the assets, of the subsidiary guarantor as permitted by the Indentures; (ii) a public equity offering of a subsidiary guarantor that qualifies as a “Minority Business” as defined in the Indentures (generally, a business the EBITDA of which constitutes less than 50% of the segment adjusted EBITDA of the Company for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters), and that meets certain other specified conditions as set forth in the Indentures; (iii) the designation of a guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” as defined in the Indentures, in compliance with the terms of the Indentures; (iv) Griffon exercising its right to defease the Senior Notes, or to otherwise discharge its obligations under the Indentures, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Indentures; and (v) upon obtaining the requisite consent of the holders of the Senior Notes.

Summarized Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the Nine Months EndedFor the Year Ended
June 30, 2021September 30, 2020
Parent CompanyGuarantor CompaniesParent CompanyGuarantor Companies
Net sales$— $1,473,169 $— $1,938,972 
Gross profit$— $372,389 $— $488,048 
Income (loss) from operations$(15,953)$102,339 $(24,876)$130,147 
Equity in earnings of Guarantor subsidiaries$57,490 $— $58,455 $— 
Net income (loss)$(29,487)$38,021 $(48,546)$58,455 


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Summarized Balance Sheet Information
For the Nine Months EndedFor the Year Ended
June 30, 2021September 30, 2020
Parent CompanyGuarantor CompaniesParent CompanyGuarantor Companies
Current assets$124,800 $871,491 $140,003 $776,069 
Non-current assets17,805 1,075,871 23,069 1,046,225 
Total assets$142,605 $1,947,362 $163,072 $1,822,294 
Current liabilities$51,125 $332,094 $39,130 $296,293 
Long-term debt1,005,450 14,735 995,636 15,992 
Other liabilities36,339 183,331 38,024 195,792 
Total liabilities$1,092,914 $530,160 $1,072,790 $508,077 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of Griffon’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in public disclosures of Griffon, including information regarding contingencies, risk and its financial condition. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are evaluated on an ongoing basis and based on historical experience, current conditions and various other assumptions, and form the basis for estimating the carrying values of assets and liabilities, as well as identifying and assessing the accounting treatment for commitments and contingencies. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates. There have been no changes in Griffon’s critical accounting policies from September 30, 2019.2020.

Griffon’s significant accounting policies and procedures are explained in the Management Discussion and Analysis section in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019.2020. In the selection of the critical accounting policies, the objective is to properly reflect the financial position and results of operations for each reporting period in a consistent manner that can be understood by the reader of the financial statements. Griffon considers an estimate to be critical if it is subjective and if changes in the estimate using different assumptions would result in a material impact on the financial position or results of operations of Griffon.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The FASB issues, from time to time, new financial accounting standards, staff positions and emerging issues task force consensus. See the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these matters.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, especially “Management’s Discussion and Analysis”, contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate 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. Statements in this Form 10-Q 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,” “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 from cost control, restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives; 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; reduced military spending by the government on projects for which

Telephonics supplies products, including as a result of defense budget cuts or other government actions; the ability of the federal government to fund and conduct its operations;
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increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel, 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 that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including 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; unfavorable results of government agency contract audits of Telephonics; 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; the impact of 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, the Tax Cuts Jobs Act of 2017.changes in tax laws. Additional important factors that could cause the statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the actual results of operations or financial condition of Griffon to differ are discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019.2020. 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.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
Griffon’s business’ activities necessitate the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and commodity prices.
 
Interest Rates
 
Griffon’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to variable interest rate debt and investments in cash and equivalents.
 
The Credit Agreement and certain other of Griffon’s credit facilities have a LIBOR-based variable interest rate. Due to the current and expected level of borrowings under these facilities, a 100 basis point change in LIBOR would not have a material impact on Griffon’s results of operations or liquidity.

Foreign Exchange
 
Griffon conducts business in various non-US countries, primarily in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico and China; therefore, changes in the value of the currencies of these countries affect Griffon's financial position and cash flows when translated into US Dollars. Griffon has generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements relative to its non-US operations. Griffon may, from time to time, hedge its currency risk exposures. A change of 10% or less in the value of all applicable foreign currencies would not have a material effect on Griffon’s financial position and cash flows.
 
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of Griffon’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), were evaluated as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, Griffon’s CEO and CFO concluded that Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting which materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
 
Griffon believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all controls issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1    Legal Proceedings
None

Item 1A    Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, carefully consider the factors discussed below and in Item 1A to Part I in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019,2020, which could materially affect Griffon’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing Griffon. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Griffon or that Griffon currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Griffon’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.
The COVID-19 outbreak could adversely impact our results of operations.
The future impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the spread of the pathogen on a global basis could adversely affect our business in a number of respects, although the extent, nature and timing of such impact cannot be predicted at this time. The COVID-19 outbreak has led countries around the world, as well as most states in the U.S., to implement restrictions relating to the operation of almost all types of businesses. Within the U.S., the standards vary from state to state, but typically require all but “critical”, “essential” or “life-sustaining” businesses to close all offices and facilities. We believe, based on the various standards published to date, that our businesses meet the requisite standard in all U.S states. We also believe that our businesses meet the applicable standards to remain open in Canada and Australia. As of the date of this filing, all of our manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., Canada, Australia and China are operating, although some of them are operating at reduced capacity as a result of enacting procedures designed to prevent the spread of the virus such as social distancing and staggered shifts. The AMES manufacturing plant in Reynosa, Mexico, as well as AMES’ facilities in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand were temporarily closed for various periods during the period March through June 2020, but have resumed operations. However, changing standards regarding what type of facilities are permitted to remain open, as well as evolving interpretations of existing standards, in both the United States and around the globe, could result in additional closures of Griffon facilities.
To date, our supply chain has not experienced significant disruptions, and at this time we do not anticipate any such significant disruptions in the near term. However, our suppliers could be required by government authorities to temporarily cease operations in accordance with the various restrictions discussed above; might be limited in their production capacity due to complying with restrictions relating to the operation of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; or could suffer their own supply chain disruptions, impacting their ability to continue to supply us with the quantity of materials required by us.
If as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak governments take additional protective actions, or extend the time period for existing protective actions, it may have a material adverse impact on Griffon’s business and operating results. This could include additional closures of our facilities; the extension of the term of closure for those of our facilities that are currently closed; or the closure of the facilities of our customers, suppliers, or other vendors in our supply chain. Any disruption of our supply chain or the businesses of our customers could adversely impact our business and results of operations. The COVID-19 outbreak has worsened in many U.S. states over the last four to eight weeks, and recently certain states have put in place new restrictions regarding the operation of many types of businesses or have tightened up restrictions already in place. In addition, the widespread public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has adversely impacted the economies and financial markets worldwide, resulting in an economic downturn that has adversely impacted many businesses, including ours. The extent and duration of the impact on the global economy and financial markets from the COVID-19 outbreak is difficult to predict, and the extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak will negatively affect us and the duration of any potential business disruption is uncertain. The impact to our results will depend to a large extent on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and the actions taken by authorities and other entities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or treat its impact, and the impact of such actions, all of which are beyond our control. These potential impacts, while uncertain, could adversely affect our operating results. To the extent the COVID-19 outbreak adversely affects our business, operations, financial condition and operating results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section (including those described in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019, such as those relating to our high level of indebtedness, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, and our ability to comply with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness).
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of the impact, to date, of the COVID-19 outbreak on sales levels in our various business.




Item 2    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c)    ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
(a) Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
  
(b) Average Price
Paid Per Share (or
Unit)
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
 
(d) Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares (or Units)
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (1)
April 1 - 30, 2020
  $
 
  
May 1 - 31, 2020
  
 
  
June 1 - 30, 2020
  
 
  
Total
  $
 
 $57,955

1.Period(a) Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased
(b) Average Price
Paid Per Share (or
Unit)
(c) Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
On eachPlans or Programs (1)
(d) Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of August 3, 2016 and August 1, 2018,Shares (or Units)
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon common stock; as of June 30, 2020,
Plans or Programs an aggregate of $57,955 remained available for the purchase of Griffon common stock under these repurchase programs. Amount consists of shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to such Board authorized stock repurchase program.(1)
April 1 - 30, 2021— $— — 
May 1 - 31, 2021— — — 
June 1 - 30, 2021— — — 
Total— $— — $57,955 


1.On each of August 3, 2016 and August 1, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon common stock; as of June 30, 2021, an aggregate of $57,955 remained available for the purchase of Griffon common stock under these repurchase programs.

Item 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4    Mine Safety Disclosures
None


Item 5    Other Information
DepartureNone


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Table of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Election of New Director

On July 29, 2020, Jerome L. Coben was elected to serve on Griffon’s Board of Directors as a Class II Director, and was appointed to serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Coben also entered into a customary indemnification agreement with Griffon which provides that Griffon will indemnify Mr. Coben to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and which includes provisions relating to the advancement of expenses incurred by or on behalf of Mr. Coben. This indemnification agreement is in the same form as the indemnification agreement entered into between Griffon and each of its other directors and each of its executive officers; the form of the indemnification agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Mr. Coben will receive compensation for his services pursuant to our director compensation program. This program is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Pursuant to our director compensation program, Mr. Coben received a grant of 4,296 restricted shares of Griffon common stock at the time of his election to the Board, which grant vests at the rate of one-third a year for three years.



Item 6Exhibits
Item 6Exhibits
4.131.1
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2020, by and among Griffon Corporation, the Guarantors party thereto and BofA Securities, Inc., as the Representative of the several Initial Purchasers (Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 22, 2020 (Commission File No. 1-06620)).


31.1
31.2
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99.1

Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2020, by and among Griffon Corporation, the Guarantors named therein and BofA Securities, Inc., as Representative of the several Initial Purchasers named therein (Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 9, 2020 (Commission File No. 1-06620)).

101.INS
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
GRIFFON CORPORATION
/s/ Brian G. Harris
Brian G. Harris
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ W. Christopher Durborow
W. Christopher Durborow
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
Date: July 30, 202029, 2021


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