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, 2023~~March 31, 2024


☐			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)


Delaware			11-1893410
(State or other jurisdiction of			(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)			Identification No.)

712 Fifth Ave, 18th Floor	New York	New York	10019
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(212) 957-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.25 par value

GFF

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (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 filer

☒

Accelerated filer

☐

Non-accelerated filer

☐

Smaller 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 ~~July 31, 2023~~April 30, 2024 was ~~54,603,921.~~49,553,357.

Griffon Corporation and Subsidiaries

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at ~~June~~ Ma 3r 0ch ~~, 2023~~ 31, 202 4 (unaudited) and September 30, ~~2022~~2023			1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three and Six ~~Nine~~Months Ended ~~June~~ March 31, 202 4 and 202 3 0 ~~, 2023 and 2022~~ (unaudited)			2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and ~~Nine~~Six Months Ended ~~June~~ March 3 1 , 202 4 and 202 3 0 ~~, 2023 and 2022~~ (unaudited)			4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~Nine~~Six Months Ended ~~June~~March 31, 202 4 and 202 3 0 ~~, 2023 and 2022~~ (unaudited)			5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)			7

Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			3632

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			5446

Item 4 - Controls & Procedures			5547

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings			5547

Item 1A – Risk Factors			5547

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ~~Proceeds~~Proce eds			5648

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities			5648

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures			5648

Item 5 – Other Information			5648

Item 6 – Exhibits			5850

Signatures			5951

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Part I – Financial Information

Item 1 – Financial Statements

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)


	(Unaudited)

		(Unaudited)
		June 30, 2023		September 30, 2022		March 31, 2024	September 30, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS	CURRENT ASSETS					CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	Cash and equivalents	$	151,790	$	120,184
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12,516 and $12,137		359,398		361,653
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $11,567 and $11,264

Inventories	Inventories	554,958		669,193
Inventories
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets	Prepaid and other current assets	64,108		62,453

Assets held for sale
Assets of discontinued operations	Assets of discontinued operations	984		1,189
Total Current Assets	Total Current Assets	1,131,238		1,214,672
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	262,623		294,561
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS	OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS	174,187		183,398
GOODWILL	GOODWILL	327,864		335,790
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	651,096		761,914
OTHER ASSETS	OTHER ASSETS	20,066		21,553
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	4,141		4,586
Total Assets	Total Assets	$	2,571,215	$	2,816,474

CURRENT LIABILITIES	CURRENT LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	$	10,043	$	12,653
Accounts payable	Accounts payable	152,202		194,793
Accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities	183,161		171,797
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	Current portion of operating lease liabilities	29,637		31,680

Liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of discontinued operations	Liabilities of discontinued operations	7,260		12,656
Total Current Liabilities	Total Current Liabilities	382,303		423,579
LONG-TERM DEBT, net	LONG-TERM DEBT, net	1,536,415		1,560,998
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES	LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES	154,608		159,414
OTHER LIABILITIES	OTHER LIABILITIES	156,533		190,651
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	5,650		4,262
Total Liabilities	Total Liabilities	2,235,509		2,338,904
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 22
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 21						COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 21
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY					SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Total Shareholders’ Equity	Total Shareholders’ Equity	335,706		477,570
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,571,215	$	2,816,474

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~~Six Months Ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023 ~~and 2022~~

(Unaudited)


		COMMON STOCK			CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE			RETAINED EARNINGS			TREASURY SHARES						ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)				DEFERRED COMPENSATION
	COMMON STOCK
(in thousands)	(in thousands)	SHARES	PAR VALUE				CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE				RETAINED EARNINGS			SHARES					COST					ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		DEFERRED COMPENSATION		TOTAL
Balance at September 30, 2022		84,746	$	21,187				27,682				$	(420,116)						$	477,570
(in thousands)
(in thousands)																													SHARES	PAR VALUE	SHARES	COST	TOTAL
Balance at September 30, 2023
Net income	Net income	—	—		—					48,702		—				—			—				—				48,702

Dividend
Dividend
Dividend	Dividend	—	—		—			(6,145)			—			—			—				—			(6,145)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	—	—		—			—			345			(12,734)			—				—			(12,734)
Amortization of deferred compensation	Amortization of deferred compensation	—	—		—			—			—			—			—				571			571

Common stock acquired
Common stock acquired
Common stock acquired
Equity awards granted, net	Equity awards granted, net	—	—		(7,082)			—			(467)			7,082			—				—			—

ESOP allocation of common stock

ESOP allocation of common stock

ESOP allocation of common stock	ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		1,127			—			—			—			—				—			1,127
Stock-based compensation	Stock-based compensation	—	—		5,538			—			—			—			—				—			5,538

Other comprehensive income, net of tax	Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—	—		—			—			—			—			12,219				—			12,219
Balance at December 31, 2022		84,746	$	21,187	$	627,565		$	386,617		27,560			$	(425,768)		$	(70,519)			$	(12,234)		$	526,848
Net loss		—	—		—			(62,255)			—			—			—				—			(62,255)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Balance at December 31, 2023
Net income

Dividend
Dividend
Dividend	Dividend	—	—		—			(5,714)			—			—			—				—			(5,714)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	—	—		—			—			21			(254)			—				—			(254)
Amortization of deferred compensation	Amortization of deferred compensation	—	—		—			—			—			—			—				570			570

Common stock acquired
Common stock acquired
Common stock acquired
Equity awards granted, net	Equity awards granted, net	—	—		(617)			—			(40)			617			—				—			—

ESOP allocation of common stock	ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		1,207			—			—			—			—				—			1,207
Stock-based compensation		—	—		5,296			—			—			—			—				—			5,296

Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—	—		—			—			—			—			2,613				—			2,613
Balance at March 31, 2023		84,746	$	21,187	$	633,451		$	318,648		27,541			$	(425,405)		$	(67,906)			$	(11,664)		$	468,311
Net income		—	—		—			49,205			—			—			—				—			49,205

Dividend		—	—		—			(121,461)			—			—			—				—			(121,461)

Amortization of deferred compensation		—	—		—			—			—			—			—				6,630			6,630

Common stock acquired		—	—		—			—			2,542			(86,009)			—				—			(86,009)

ESOP allocation of common stock

ESOP allocation of common stock	ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		13,609			—			—			—			—				—			13,609
Stock-based compensation	Stock-based compensation	—	—		5,106			—			—			—			—				—			5,106

Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—	—		—			—			—			—			315				—			315
Balance at June 30, 2023		84,746	$	21,187	$	652,166		$	246,392		30,083			$	(511,414)		$	(67,591)			$	(5,034)		$	335,706
SEC filing fees
SEC filing fees
SEC filing fees
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Balance at March 31, 2024

~~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, 2023 and 2022~~

~~(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, 2021 84,375 $ 21,094 $ 602,181 $ 669,998 27,762 $ (416,850) $ (45,977) $ (23,288) $ 807,158
Net income — — — 19,298 — — — — 19,298
Dividend — — — (4,739) — — — — (4,739)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards — — — — 422 (10,886) — — (10,886)
Amortization of deferred compensation — — — — — — — 591 591
Equity awards granted, net 113 28 (28) — — — — — —
ESOP allocation of common stock — — 848 — — — — — 848
Stock-based compensation — — 2,866 — — — — — 2,866
Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — — — (2,751) — (2,751)
Balance at December 31, 2021 84,488 $ 21,122 $ 605,867 $ 684,557 28,184 $ (427,736) $ (48,728) $ (22,697) $ 812,385
Net income — — — 65,689 — — — — 65,689
Dividend — — — (5,352) — — — — (5,352)
Amortization of deferred compensation — — — — — — — 591 591
Equity awards granted, net 258 65 (7,195) — (470) 7,130 — — —
ESOP allocation of common stock — — 638 — — — — — 638
Stock-based compensation — — 4,314 — — — — — 4,314
Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — — — 4,949 — 4,949
Balance at March 31, 2022 84,746 $ 21,187 $ 603,624 $ 744,894 27,714 $ (420,606) $ (43,779) $ (22,106) $ 883,214
Net income — — — 140,287 — — — — 140,287
Dividend — — — (109,487) — — — — (109,487)
Amortization of deferred compensation — — — — — — — 591 591
Equity awards granted, net — — (484) — (32) 484 — — —
ESOP allocation of common stock — — 757 — — — — — 757
Stock-based compensation — — 5,130 — — — — — 5,130
Other comprehensive income, net of tax — — — — — — (14,177) — (14,177)
Balance at June 30, 2022 84,746 $ 21,187 $ 609,027 $ 775,694 27,682 $ (420,122) $ (57,956) $ (21,515) $ 906,315


	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, 2022	84,746	$	21,187	$	627,982	$	344,060	27,682	$	(420,116)	$	(82,738)	$	(12,805)	$	477,570
Net income	—	—		—		48,702		—	—		—		—		48,702

Dividend	—	—		—		(6,145)		—	—		—		—		(6,145)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	—	—		—		—		345	(12,734)		—		—		(12,734)
Amortization of deferred compensation	—	—		—		—		—	—		—		571		571


Equity awards granted, net	—	—		(7,082)		—		(467)	7,082		—		—		—



ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		1,127		—		—	—		—		—		1,127
Stock-based compensation	—	—		5,538		—		—	—		—		—		5,538

Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—	—		12,219		—		12,219
Balance at December 31, 2022	84,746	$	21,187	$	627,565	$	386,617	27,560	$	(425,768)	$	(70,519)	$	(12,234)	$	526,848
Net loss	—	—		—		(62,255)		—	—		—		—		(62,255)

Dividend	—	—		—		(5,714)		—	—		—		—		(5,714)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	—	—		—		—		21	(254)		—		—		(254)
Amortization of deferred compensation	—	—		—		—		—	—		—		570		570


Equity awards granted, net	—	—		(617)		—		(40)	617		—		—		—



ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		1,207		—		—	—		—		—		1,207
Stock-based compensation	—	—		5,296		—		—	—		—		—		5,296

Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—	—		—		—		—	—		2,613		—		2,613
Balance at March 31, 2023	84,746	$	21,187	$	633,451	$	318,648	27,541	$	(425,405)	$	(67,906)	$	(11,664)	$	468,311

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 March 31,		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022		2023		2022			2024	2023		2024	2023
Revenue	Revenue	$	683,430	$	768,179	$	2,043,798	$	2,139,545
Cost of goods and services	Cost of goods and services	408,806		507,578		1,340,857		1,452,459
Gross profit	Gross profit	274,624		260,601		702,941		687,086

Selling, general and administrative expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses	172,439		157,387		485,460		442,577
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Intangible asset impairment	Intangible asset impairment	—		—		100,000		—
Total operating expenses	Total operating expenses	172,439		157,387		585,460		442,577

Income from operations		102,185		103,214		117,481		244,509
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) from operations

Other income (expense)
Other income (expense)
Other income (expense)	Other income (expense)
Interest expense	Interest expense	(25,641)		(24,022)		(75,168)		(61,111)
Interest income	Interest income	434		61		774		126
Gain on sale of building	Gain on sale of building	—		—		10,852		—
Debt extinguishment, net		—		(5,287)		—		(5,287)

Other, net
Other, net
Other, net	Other, net	1,475		2,084		2,375		4,528
Total other expense, net	Total other expense, net	(23,732)		(27,164)		(61,167)		(61,744)

Income before taxes from continuing operations		78,453		76,050		56,314		182,765
Provision for income taxes		29,248		23,268		20,662		55,119
Income from continuing operations		$	49,205	$	52,782	$	35,652	$	127,646
Income (loss) before taxes
Income (loss) before taxes
Income (loss) before taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Discontinued operations:
Income from operations of discontinued operations		—		113,457		—		117,777
Provision for income taxes		—		25,952		—		20,149
Income from discontinued operations		—		87,505		—		97,628
Net income		$	49,205	$	140,287	$	35,652	$	225,274

Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		$	0.94	$	1.02	$	0.68	$	2.48
Income from discontinued operations		—		1.69		—		1.89
Basic earnings per common share		$	0.94	$	2.71	$	0.68	$	4.37

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss)

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	52,304		51,734		52,640		51,527
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		$	0.90	$	0.98	$	0.65	$	2.38
Income from discontinued operations		—		1.62		—		1.82
Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.90	$	2.60	$	0.65	$	4.19

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	54,602		53,914		55,087		53,704

Dividends paid per common share	Dividends paid per common share	$	2.125	$	0.09	$	2.325	$	0.27
Dividends paid per common share
Dividends paid per common share

Net income		$	49,205	$	140,287	$	35,652	$	225,274
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:									Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,309		(17,823)		14,580		(14,093)
Pension and other post retirement plans	Pension and other post retirement plans	747		1,196		2,355		2,004
Change in cash flow hedges	Change in cash flow hedges	(2,741)		2,450		(1,788)		110

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	315		(14,177)		15,147		(11,979)
Comprehensive income, net		$	49,520	$	126,110	$	50,799	$	213,295
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Comprehensive income (loss), net

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,					Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022			2024	2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:					CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	35,652	$	225,274
Net income from discontinued operations		—		(97,628)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations:
Net income (loss)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	50,036		47,021
Stock-based compensation	Stock-based compensation	28,587		15,978
Intangible asset impairments	Intangible asset impairments	100,000		—
Asset impairment charges - restructuring	Asset impairment charges - restructuring	59,118		2,494
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	Provision for losses on accounts receivable	689		1,008
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs	Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs	3,068		2,753
Debt extinguishment, net		—		5,287
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold		—		5,401

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	(25,744)		1,465
Gain on sale of assets and investments	Gain on sale of assets and investments	(10,852)		(303)

Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable		6,236		(81,825)
(Increase) decrease in inventories		84,190		(135,473)

Increase in accounts receivable

Increase in accounts receivable

Increase in accounts receivable
Decrease in inventories
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets	(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets	1,887		(13,388)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities		(36,945)		(44,864)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities
Other changes, net	Other changes, net	13,081		1,799
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations		309,003		(65,001)
Net cash provided by operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(20,183)		(33,516)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired		—		(851,464)
Payments related to sale of business

Proceeds (payments) from sale of business, net		(2,568)		295,712

Proceeds from investments		—		14,923

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	11,840		89

Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations		(10,911)		(574,256)

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Dividends paid
Dividends paid
Dividends paid	Dividends paid	(127,372)		(14,906)
Purchase of shares for treasury	Purchase of shares for treasury	(98,350)		(10,886)
Proceeds from long-term debt	Proceeds from long-term debt	102,558		984,314
Payments of long-term debt	Payments of long-term debt	(139,244)		(427,883)

Financing costs		—		(17,065)

Other, net	Other, net	(152)		188
Net cash provided by ( used in) financing activities - continuing operations		(262,560)		513,762

Other, net

Other, net
Net cash used in financing activities

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,				Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022		2024	2023

CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:	CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(2,799)		26,889
Net cash used in investing activities		—		(2,627)

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations		(2,799)		24,262

CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash used in operating activities

Net cash used in discontinued operations

Net cash used in discontinued operations

Net cash used in discontinued operations

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	(1,127)		(2,733)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS		31,606		(103,966)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	120,184		248,653
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	151,790	$	144,687

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).

On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended its credit agreement to increase the total amount available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility from $400,000 to $500,000, extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028 and modify certain other provisions of the facility (the "Credit Agreement"). See Note 10, Long-Term Debt for further details.

On June 27, 2022, we completed the sale of our Defense Electronics segment which consisted of our Telephonics subsidiary for $330,000 in cash, excluding customary post-closing adjustments. As a result, the results of operations of our Telephonics business is classified as a discontinued operation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and the related assets and liabilities have been classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets.~~Accordingly, all references made to results and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are to Griffon's continuing operations,unless noted otherwise.~~

On May 16, 2022, Griffon announced that its Board of Directors initiated a process to review a comprehensive range of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value including a sale, merger, divestiture, recapitalization or other strategic transaction, and on April 20, 2023, Griffon announced that its Board of Directors, after extensive evaluation and deliberation, determined that the ongoing execution of the Company’s strategic plan was the best way to maximize value for shareholders and unanimously decided to conclude its review.

On January 24, 2022, Griffon acquired Hunter Fan Company (“Hunter”), a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans, from MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”) for a contractual purchase price of approximately $845,000. Hunter, which is part of Griffon's Consumer and Professional Products segment, complements and diversifies our portfolio of leading consumer brands and products. We financed the acquisition of Hunter with a new $800,000 seven year Term Loan B facility; we used a combination of cash on hand and revolving credit facility borrowings to fund the balance of the purchase price and related acquisition and debt expenditures.

Griffon conducts its operations through two reportable segments:

•Home and Building Products ("HBP") conducts its operations through Clopay Corporation ("Clopay"). Founded in 1964, Clopay is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. Residential and commercial sectional garage doors are sold through professional dealers and leading home center retail chains throughout North America under the brands Clopay, Ideal, and Holmes. Rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use are sold under the Cornell and Cookson brands.

•Consumer and Professional Products (“CPP”) is a leading ~~North American manufacturer and a~~ global provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and products that enhance indoor and outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including AMES, since 1774, Hunter, since 1886, True Temper, and ClosetMaid.

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~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~Update on COVID-19 on our Business~~

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the end of the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19; however, the effects of COVID-19 continue to linger throughout the global economy and our businesses. Though the severity of COVID-19 has subsided, new variants could interrupt business, cause renewed labor and supply chain disruptions, and negatively impact the global and US economy, which could materially and adversely impact our businesses. See Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K filed on November 18, 2022.

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 fiscal year ended September 30, ~~2022,~~2023, 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 businesses ~~in particular its 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, ~~2022~~2023 was derived from the audited financial statements included in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, ~~2022.~~2023.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Griffon and all subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in prior years may have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with ~~accounting principles generally accepted in the United States~~US GAAP 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 expected loss allowances for credit losses and returns, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions associated with pension benefit obligations and income or

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

expenses, useful lives associated with depreciation and amortization of intangible and fixed assets, warranty reserves, sales incentive accruals, assumption associated with stock based compensation valuation, income taxes and tax valuation reserves, environmental reserves, legal reserves, insurance reserves, the valuation of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations ~~assumptions associated 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:

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~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

•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.

•Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

On ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, the fair values of Griffon’s 2028 ~~senior notes~~Senior Notes and Term Loan B facility approximated ~~$904,104~~$950,406 and ~~$487,550,~~$459,574, respectively. Fair values were based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).

Insurance contracts with values of ~~$3,697~~$4,671 at ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 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 and $634 is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

In the normal course of business, Griffon’s operations are exposed to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange ~~rates.~~rates related to inventory purchases. 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, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, Griffon entered into several such contracts in order to lock into a foreign currency rate for planned settlements of trade liabilities payable in U.S. dollars.

At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, Griffon had ~~$18,000~~$38,500 of Australian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of ~~$1.45~~$1.48 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 gains of ~~$757~~$1,388 ($~~530,~~972, net of tax) at ~~June 30, 2023.~~March 31, 2024. Upon settlement, losses of $215 and gains of ~~$882 and $3,298~~$310 were recorded in COGS during the three months and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, respectively.~~March 31, 2024. All contracts expire in 30 to 89150 days.

At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, Griffon had ~~$55,500~~$49,500 of Chinese Yuan contracts at a weighted average rate of ~~$6.95~~$6.93 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 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 $1,672 ($1,220, net of tax) at June 30, 2023. Upon settlement, losses of $241 and $1,644 were recorded in COGS during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. All contracts expire in 5 to 392 days.

At June 30, 2023, Griffon had $5,800 of Canadian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.33. The contracts, which protect Canadian operations from currency fluctuations for U.S. dollar based purchases, do not qualify for hedge accounting. For the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2023, fair value losses of $116 and $4, respectively, were recorded to Other liabilities and to Other income for the outstanding contracts, based on similar contract values (level 2 inputs). Realized gains of $51 and $317 was recorded in Other income during the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, for all settled contracts. All contracts expire in 5 to 447 days.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

settlement. Upon settlement, gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) in COGS. AOCI included deferred losses of $925 ($675, net of tax) at March 31, 2024. Upon settlement, losses of $564 and $1,200 were recorded in COGS during the three months and six months ended March 31, 2024. All contracts expire in 3 to 365 days.

At March 31, 2024, Griffon had $8,130 of Canadian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.35. The contracts, which protect Canadian operations from currency fluctuations for U.S. dollar based purchases, do not qualify for hedge accounting. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, fair value gains (losses) of $38 and $(65), respectively, were recorded to Other liabilities and to Other income for the outstanding contracts, based on similar contract values (level 2 inputs). Realized gains of $2 and $26 were recorded in Other income during the three months and six months ended March 31, 2024 for all settled contracts. All contracts expire in 30 to 509 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, 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 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).

The Company’s performance obligations are recognized at a point in time related to the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products and components, and revenue is recognized when title, and risk and rewards of ownership, have transferred to the customer, which is generally upon shipment.

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, ~~2022.~~2023. See Note 1312 - Business Segments for revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by end markets, segments and geographic location.

NOTE 4 – ~~ACQUISITIONS~~INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out or average cost) or net realizable value.

The following table details the components of inventory:


	At March 31, 2024		At September 30, 2023
Raw materials and supplies	$	92,740	$	127,342
Work in process	16,594		12,070
Finished goods	334,636		367,718
Total	$	443,970	$	507,130

Griffon continually evaluates potential acquisitions that strategically fit within its portfolio or expand its portfolio into new product lines or adjacent markets. Griffon has completed a number of acquisitions that have been accounted for as business combinations,

In connection with the Company's restructuring activities described in ~~which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of~~Note 16, Restructuring Charges, during the date of acquisition and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill. The operating results of the business acquisitions are included in Griffon’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

On January 24, 2022, Griffon acquired Hunter, a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans, from MidOcean for a contractual purchase price of $845,000. The acquisition was primarily financed with a new $800,000 seven year Term Loan B facility; we used a combination of cash on hand and revolver borrowings to fund the balance of the purchase price and related acquisition and debt expenditures. Hunter complements and diversifies Griffon's portfolio of leading consumer brands and products. For the ninesix months ended June 30, 2023, Hunter's revenue and Segment adjusted EBITDA was $218,105 and $41,746, respectively. Based on the final purchase price allocation, the goodwill recognized was $250,711, which was assignedMarch 31, 2024, CPP recorded an impairment charge of $8,482 to the CPP segment, and is not deductible for income tax purposes. The following unaudited proforma summary from continuing operations for the nine month period presents consolidated information as if the Company acquired Hunter on October 1, 2021:

~~Proforma For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited)~~

~~Revenue~~

~~2,230,056~~

~~Income from continuing operations~~

~~127,299~~

~~Griffon did not include any material, nonrecurring proforma adjustments directly attributable~~adjust inventory to the business combination in the proforma revenue and earnings. These proforma amounts have been compiled by adding the historical results from continuing operations of Griffon, restated for classifying the results of operations of the Telephonics business as a discontinued operation, to the historical results of Hunter after applying Griffon’s accounting policies and the following proforma adjustments:

•~~Depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets had been applied from October 1, 2021.~~

•~~Additional interest and related expenses from the new $800,000 seven year Term Loan B facility that Griffon used to acquire Hunter Fan reduced by historical Hunter interest expense.~~

•~~The tax effects on the above adjustments using the statutory tax rate of 25.7% for Griffon and 27.1% for Hunter.~~its net realizable value.

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~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~The calculation of the final purchase price allocation is as follows:~~



~~Accounts receivable~~ ~~(1)~~	$	~~64,602~~
~~Inventories(2)~~	~~110,299~~
~~Other current assets~~	~~7,940~~
~~Property, plant and equipment~~	~~15,007~~
~~Operating lease right-of-use assets~~	~~12,447~~
~~Goodwill~~	~~250,711~~
~~Intangible assets~~	~~616,000~~

~~Total assets acquired~~	$	~~1,077,006~~

~~Accounts payable and accrued liabilities~~	$	~~70,039~~
~~Current portion of operating lease liabilities~~	~~3,323~~
~~Deferred tax liability(3)~~	~~139,219~~
~~Long-term operating lease liabilities~~	~~9,123~~
~~Other long-term liabilities~~	~~3,848~~
~~Total liabilities assumed~~	$	~~225,552~~
~~Total net assets acquired~~	$	~~851,454~~

~~(1)Includes $67,201 of gross accounts receivable of which $2,599 was not expected to be collected. The fair value of accounts receivable approximated book value acquired.~~

~~(2)~~ ~~Includes $113,287 of gross inventory of which $2,988 was reserved for obsolete items.~~

~~(3)~~ ~~Deferred tax liability recorded on primarily intangibles assets.~~

~~The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications for the Hunter acquisition are as follows:~~

Average Life (Years)
Goodwill $ 250,711 N/A
Indefinite-lived intangibles (Hunter and Casablanca brands) 356,000 N/A
Definite-lived intangibles (Customer relationships) 260,000 20
Total goodwill and intangible assets $ 866,711

During the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2023, there were no acquisition costs. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred acquisition costs of $9,303. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, no acquisition costs were incurred.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

~~NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES~~

~~Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out or average cost) or net realizable value.~~

~~The following table details the components of inventory:~~

At June 30, 2023 At September 30, 2022
Raw materials and supplies $ 160,071 $ 173,520
Work in process 34,572 50,963
Finished goods 360,315 444,710
Total $ 554,958 $ 669,193

In connection with the Company's restructuring activities described in Note 17, Restructuring Charges, during the nine months ended June 30, 2023, CPP recorded an inventory impairment charge of $37,100 to adjust to net realizable value.

NOTE 65 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The following table details the components of property, plant and equipment, net:


		At June 30, 2023		At September 30, 2022
	At March 31, 2024					At March 31, 2024	At September 30, 2023
Land, building and building improvements	Land, building and building improvements	$	159,689	$	159,693
Machinery and equipment	Machinery and equipment	439,989		511,779
Leasehold improvements	Leasehold improvements	36,290		35,489
		635,968		706,961
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(373,345)		(412,400)
	630,538
Accumulated depreciation
Total	Total	$	262,623	$	294,561

Depreciation and amortization expense for property, plant and equipment was ~~$10,000~~$9,499 and ~~$12,173~~$11,601 for the quarters ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively, and ~~$33,090~~$18,766 and ~~$34,650~~$23,090 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively. Depreciation included in Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses was ~~$4,404~~$4,095 and ~~$4,578~~$4,646 for the quarters ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively, and ~~$13,289~~$8,094 and ~~$12,234~~$8,885 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively. Remaining components of depreciation, attributable to manufacturing operations, are included in Cost of goods and services.

In connection with the expansion of CPP's global sourcing strategy announced on May 3, 2023, certain owned manufacturing locations which ceased operations have met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2024. The net book value of these properties as of March 31, 2024 totaled $24,172.

Except as described in Note ~~17,~~16, Restructuring ~~Charges,~~charges, no event or indicator of impairment occurred during the ~~three and nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 which would require additional impairment testing of property, plant and equipment.

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~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

NOTE 76 – CREDIT LOSSES

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, credit losses 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 credit losses includes amounts for certain customers in which a risk of default has been specifically identified, as well 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 credit losses is recorded in SG&A expenses.

The Company also considers current and expected future economic and market conditions when determining any estimate of credit losses. Generally, estimates used to determine the allowance are based on assessment of anticipated payment and 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 the accounting guidance for credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables, in all material respects.

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

Nine months ended June 30,
2023 2022
Beginning Balance, October 1 $ 12,137 $ 8,787
Allowance for credit losses acquired — 2,599
Provision for expected credit losses 2,732 2,430
Amounts written off charged against the allowance (1,916) (159)
Other, primarily foreign currency translation (437) (116)
Ending Balance, June 30 $ 12,516 $ 13,541

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Six months ended March 31,
	2024		2023
Beginning Balance, October 1	$	11,264	$	12,137

Provision for expected credit losses	904		2,395
Amounts written off charged against the allowance	(636)		(723)
Other, primarily foreign currency translation	35		(554)
Ending Balance, March 31	$	11,567	$	13,255

NOTE 87 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Indicators of impairment were not present for any of Griffon's reporting units during the ~~three months ended June 30, 2023. During the three~~six months ended March 31, 2023, indicators of goodwill impairment were present for our CPP reporting units driven by a decrease in year-to-date and forecasted sales and operating results due to elevated customer inventory levels and reduced consumer demand. As such, in connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023, we performed a quantitative assessment of the CPP reporting units goodwill using both an income based and market-based valuation approach. The impairment test performed during the second quarter ended March 31, 2023 did not result in a goodwill impairment. Indicators of impairment were not present for the HBP reporting unit during the second quarter ended March 31, 2023.

2024. The following table provides a summary of the carrying value of goodwill by segment as of September 30, ~~2022~~2023 and ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, as follows:

At September 30, 2022
Hunter Acquisition (1)
At June 30, 2023
Consumer and Professional Products $ 144,537 $ (7,926) $ 136,611
Home and Building Products 191,253 — 191,253
Total $ 335,790 $ (7,926) $ 327,864
(1) The decrease is due to the final allocation of the purchase price for the Hunter acquisition primarily related to deferred taxes.



Home and Building Products	$	191,253
Consumer and Professional Products	136,611


Total	$	327,864

In connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023, indicators of impairment were present for our CPP indefinite-lived intangible assets. As such, we determined the fair values of the indefinite-lived intangible assets by using a relief from royalty method, which estimates the value of a trademark by discounting to present value the hypothetical royalty payments that are saved by owning the asset rather than licensing it. We compared the estimated fair values to their carrying amounts. The impairment test resulted in a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax) to the gross carrying amount of our trademarks. Indicators of impairment were not present for any of Griffon's indefinite-lived intangible assets during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets:


		At June 30, 2023					At September 30, 2022				At March 31, 2024			At September 30, 2023
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Average Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount	Accumulated Amortization	Average Life (Years)		Gross Carrying Amount	Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships & other	Customer relationships & other	$	444,602	$	108,510	23	$	442,085	$	91,143
Technology and patents	Technology and patents	15,178		3,595		13	14,326		3,022
Total amortizable intangible assets	Total amortizable intangible assets	459,780		112,105			456,411		94,165
Trademarks	Trademarks	303,421		—			399,668		—
Total intangible assets	Total intangible assets	$	763,201	$	112,105		$	856,079	$	94,165

The gross carrying amount of intangible assets was impacted by ~~$7,122~~$1,589 related to favorable foreign currency translation.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was ~~$5,669~~$5,581 and ~~$5,514~~$5,653 for the quarters ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively, and ~~$16,946~~$11,137 and ~~$12,371~~$11,277 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively. ~~The increase in intangible assets and amortization is related to the Hunter acquisition.~~ Amortization expense for the remainder of ~~2023~~2024 and the next five fiscal years and thereafter, based on current intangible balances and classifications, is estimated as follows: remaining in ~~2023 - $4,839;~~ 2024 - ~~$21,305;~~$11,037; 2025 - ~~$21,305;~~$22,174; 2026 - ~~$21,305;~~$22,174; 2027 - ~~$21,305;~~$22,174; 2028 - ~~$21,305;~~$22,174; 2029 - $21,354; thereafter ~~$236,311.~~$214,226.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a tax provision of $24,430 on income before taxes of $88,573, compared to a tax benefit of $27,904 on a loss before taxes of $90,159 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included strategic review costs - retention and other of $2,676 ($1,997, net of tax); restructuring charges of $2,401 ($1,769, net of tax); gain on sale of building of $11 ($9, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $390. The prior year quarter results included strategic review - retention and other of $6,190 ($4,658, net of tax); restructuring charges of $78,334 ($58,529, net of tax); intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax); proxy expenses of $614 ($471, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $8,723. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 27.9% and 29.5%, respectively.

During the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a tax provision of $42,395 on income before taxes of $148,715, compared to a tax benefit of $8,586 on a loss before taxes of $22,139 in the comparable prior year period. The six month period ended March 31, 2024 included restructuring charges of $14,801 ($10,982, net of tax); strategic review - retention and other of $7,334 ($5,497, net of tax); gain on sale of building of $558 ($415, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $393. The six month period ended March 31, 2023 included restructuring charges of $78,334 ($58,529, net of tax); Strategic review - retention and other of $14,422 ($10,880, net of tax); gain on the sale of building $10,852 ($8,323, net of tax); intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax); proxy expenses of $2,117 ($1,624, net of tax); and discrete tax and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $9,056. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 27.9% and 29.4%, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 9 – ~~INCOME TAXES~~LONG-TERM DEBT


		At March 31, 2024										At September 30, 2023
		Outstanding Balance		Original Issuer Premium/(Discount)		Capitalized Fees & Expenses		Balance Sheet		Coupon Interest Rate			Outstanding Balance		Original Issuer Premium/(Discount)		Capitalized Fees & Expenses		Balance Sheet		Coupon Interest Rate
Senior notes due 2028	(a)	$	974,775	$	194	(7,910)		$	967,059	5.75	%		$	974,775	$	218	$	(8,920)	$	966,073	5.75	%
Term Loan B due 2029	(b)	459,000		(837)		(6,378)		451,785		Variable			463,000		(922)		(7,039)		455,039		Variable
Revolver due 2028	(b)	169,500		—		(3,232)		166,268		Variable			50,445		—		(3,606)		46,839		Variable

Non US lines of credit	(d)	—		—		(9)		(9)		Variable			—		—		(3)		(3)		Variable

Other long term debt	(e)	279		—		(22)		257		Variable			1,592		—		(11)		1,581		Variable
Totals		1,603,554		(643)		(17,551)		1,585,360					1,489,812		(704)		(19,579)		1,469,529
less: Current portion		(8,152)		—		—		(8,152)					(9,625)		—		—		(9,625)
Long-term debt		$	1,595,402	$	(643)	$	(17,551)	$	1,577,208				$	1,480,187	$	(704)	$	(19,579)	$	1,459,904

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a tax provision of $29,248 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $78,453, compared to a tax provision of $23,268 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $76,050 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included strategic review costs (retention and other) of $5,812 ($4,378, net of tax), restructuring charges of $3,862 ($2,831, net of tax), special dividend Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") charges of $9,042 ($6,936, net of tax), proxy costs of $568 ($435, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $6,519. The prior year quarter results included restructuring charges of $5,909 ($4,359, net of tax), fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold of $2,700 ($2,005, net of tax), strategic review - retention and other of $3,220 ($2,416, net of tax), debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax), and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $913. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were 28.1% and 28.6%, respectively.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a tax provision of $20,662 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $56,314, compared to a tax provision of $55,119 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $182,765 in the prior year period. The nine months ended June 30, 2023 included a gain on the sale of a building of $10,852 ($8,323, net of tax), strategic review costs (retention and other) of $20,234 ($15,258, net of tax), restructuring charges of $82,196 ($61,360, net of tax), special dividend ESOP charges of $9,042 ($6,936, net of tax), intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax), proxy expenses of $2,685 ($2,059, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $2,537. The nine months ended June 30, 2022 included restructuring charges of $12,391 ($9,185, net of tax), acquisition costs of $9,303 ($8,149, net of tax), proxy costs of $6,952 ($5,359, net of tax), fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold of $5,401 ($4,012, net of tax), strategic review - retention and other of $3,220 ($2,416, net of tax), debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax), and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $661. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were both 28.9%.


		Three Months Ended March 31, 2024										Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
		Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense		Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028	(a)	6.0	%	$	14,012	$	(12)	$	505	$	14,505	6.0	%	$	14,012	$	(12)	$	505	$	14,505
Term Loan B due 2029	(b)	8.2	%	9,027		42		331		9,400		7.5	%	8,737		43		352		9,132
Revolver due 2028	(b)	Variable		2,231		—		187		2,418		Variable		673		—		122		795
Finance lease - real estate	(c)	n/a		—		—		—		—		5.6	%	174		—		—		174
Non US lines of credit	(d)	Variable		14		—		4		18		Variable		205		—		12		217

Other long term debt	(e)	Variable		115		—		1		116		Variable		64		—		1		65
Capitalized interest				(308)		—		—		(308)				(9)		—		—		(9)
Totals				$	25,091	$	30	$	1,028	$	26,149			$	23,856	$	31	$	992	$	24,879

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

~~NOTE 10 – LONG-TERM DEBT~~

At June 30, 2023 At September 30, 2022
Outstanding Balance Original Issuer Premium/(Discount) Capitalized Fees & Expenses Balance Sheet Coupon Interest Rate Outstanding Balance Original Issuer Premium/(Discount) Capitalized Fees & Expenses Balance Sheet Coupon Interest Rate
Senior notes due 2028 (a) $ 974,775 $ 230 (9,425) $ 965,580 5.75 % $ 974,775 $ 266 $ (10,939) $ 964,102 5.75 %
Term Loan B due 2029 (b) 490,000 (1,016) (7,769) 481,215 Variable 496,000 (1,144) (8,823) 486,033 Variable
Revolver due 2025 (b) 86,705 — (859) 85,846 Variable 97,328 �� (1,227) 96,101 Variable
Finance lease - real estate (c) 12,056 — — 12,056 Variable 13,091 — — 13,091 Variable
Non US lines of credit (d) — — (7) (7) Variable — — (2) (2) Variable
Non US term loans (d) — — — — Variable 12,090 — (27) 12,063 Variable
Other long term debt (e) 1,783 — (15) 1,768 Variable 2,276 — (13) 2,263 Variable
Totals 1,565,319 (786) (18,075) 1,546,458 1,595,560 (878) (21,031) 1,573,651
less: Current portion (10,043) — — (10,043) (12,653) — — (12,653)
Long-term debt $ 1,555,276 $ (786) $ (18,075) $ 1,536,415 $ 1,582,907 $ (878) $ (21,031) $ 1,560,998

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Effective Interest Rate Cash Interest Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees Total Interest Expense Effective Interest Rate Cash Interest Amort. Debt
Premium Amort.
Debt Issuance Costs
& Other Fees Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028 (a) 6.0 % $ 14,013 $ (12) $ 505 $ 14,506 6.0 % $ 14,340 $ (12) $ 516 $ 14,844
Term Loan B due 2029 (b) 7.8 % 9,208 43 351 9,602 3.9 % 7,129 61 485 7,675
Revolver due 2025 (b) Variable 905 — 123 1,028 Variable 1,056 — 123 1,179
Finance lease - real estate (c) 5.6 % 168 — — 168 5.6 % 187 — — 187
Non US lines of credit (d) Variable 259 — 12 271 Variable 4 — 5 9
Non US term loans (d) Variable — — — — Variable 141 — 9 150
Other long term debt (e) Variable 104 — — 104 Variable 54 — — 54
Capitalized interest (38) — — (38) (76) — — (76)
Totals $ 24,619 $ 31 $ 991 $ 25,641 $ 22,835 $ 49 $ 1,138 $ 24,022


			Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023										Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022										Six Months Ended March 31, 2024				Six Months Ended March 31, 2023
			Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt Premium		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense		Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt Premium		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense		Effective Interest Rate	Cash Interest	Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount	Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense	Effective Interest Rate	Cash Interest	Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount	Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees	Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028	Senior notes due 2028	(a)	6.0	%	$	42,037	$	(36)	$	1,515	$	43,516	6.0	%	$	43,090	$	(36)	$	1,552	$	44,606
Term Loan B due 2029	Term Loan B due 2029	(b)	7.3	%	25,753		129		1,054		26,936		3.7	%	11,896		91		717		12,704
Revolver due 2025		(b)	Variable		2,922		—		368		3,290		Variable		2,307		—		368		2,675
Revolver due 2028
Finance lease - real estate	Finance lease - real estate	(c)	5.6	%	520		—		—		520		5.6	%	577		—		4		581
Non US lines of credit	Non US lines of credit	(d)	Variable		619		—		37		656		Variable		14		—		12		26
Non US term loans	Non US term loans	(d)	Variable		—		—		—		—		Variable		492		—		44		536
Other long term debt	Other long term debt	(e)	Variable		298		—		1		299		Variable		212		—		1		213
Capitalized interest	Capitalized interest				(49)		—		—		(49)				(230)		—		—		(230)
Totals	Totals				$	72,100	$	93	$	2,975	$	75,168			$	58,358	$	55	$	2,698	$	61,111

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

(a) During 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $1,000,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022. In connection with the issuance and exchange of the 2028 Senior Notes, Griffon capitalized $16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which is being amortized over the term of such notes.

During 2022, Griffon purchased $25,225 of 2028 Senior Notes in the open market at a weighted average discount of 91.82% of par, or $23,161. In connection with these purchases, Griffon recognized a $1,767 net gain on the early extinguishment of debt comprised of $2,064 of face value in excess of purchase price, offset by $297 related to the write-off of underwriting fees and other expenses. As of ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, outstanding 2028 Senior Notes due totaled $974,775; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.

The 2028 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. The 2028 Senior Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") via exchange offer. The fair value of the 2028 Senior Notes approximated ~~$904,104~~$950,406 on ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs). At ~~June 30, 2023, $9,425~~March 31, 2024, $7,910 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred remained to be amortized.

(b) On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended and restated its Credit Agreement (as amended, "Credit Agreement"). The amendment increased the maximum borrowing availability on its revolving credit facility from $400,000 to $500,000 (the "Revolver") and extended the maturity date of the Revolver from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028. In the event the 2028 Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced, or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolver will mature on December 1, 2027. The amendment also modified certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including increasing the letter of credit sub-facility under the Revolver from $100,000 to $125,000 and increasing the customary accordion feature from a minimum of $375,000 to a minimum of $500,000. The Revolver also includes a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000.

Borrowings under the Revolver may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA") or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 2.00% (7.43% at March 31, 2024); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 2.00% (7.22% at March 31, 2024); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 1.00% (9.50% at March 31, 2024).

At March 31, 2024, under the Revolver, there were $169,500 in outstanding borrowings; outstanding standby letters of credit were $12,962; and $317,538 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

On January 24, 2022, Griffon amended and restated its ~~Revolving~~ Credit ~~Facility (as amended, "Credit Agreement")~~Agreement to provide for a new $800,000 Term Loan B facility, due January 24, 2029, in addition to ~~its $400,000 revolving credit facility ("Revolver"), and replaced LIBOR with SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate).~~the Revolver. The Term Loan B accrues interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a credit adjustment spread with a floor of 0.50%, and a spread of 2.25% ~~(7.64%~~(7.70% as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). The ~~Original Issue Discount for the~~ Term Loan B was issued at 99.75%. of par value. In connection with this amendment, Griffon capitalized $15,466 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which are being amortized over the term of the loan.

The Term Loan B facility requires nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds starting with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and a final balloon payment due at maturity. At September 30, 2023, Griffon's secured leverage remained below the threshold set forth in the Credit Agreement that would, if exceeded, require Griffon to make an additional payment, and therefore no additional annual principal payment was required. Term Loan B borrowings may generally be repaid without penalty but may not be re-borrowed. During 2023 and 2022, Griffon prepaid $25,000 and $300,000, respectively, aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan B, which permanently reduced the outstanding balance. In connection with the prepayment of the Term Loan B, Griffon recognized a charge of $437 and $6,296 ~~charge~~ on the prepayment of ~~debt; $5,575 related to the write-off~~debt in 2023 and 2022, respectively. The charges were comprised of write-offs of underwriting fees and other expenses of $386 and $5,575 for 2023 and 2022, respectively, and the original issue discount of $51 and $721 ~~of the original issuer discount.~~for 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Term Loan B facility is subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that apply to the Revolver (as described below), but is not subject to any financial maintenance covenants. Term Loan B borrowings are secured by the same collateral as the Revolver on an equal and ratable basis. The fair value of the Term Loan B facility approximated ~~$487,550~~$459,574 on ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs). At ~~June 30, 2023, $7,769~~March 31, 2024, $6,378 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, remained to be amortized. At March 31, 2024, $459,000 of the Term Loan B was outstanding.

At June 30, 2023 the Revolver's maximum borrowing availability was $400,000 with a maturity date of March 22, 2025. The Revolver included a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $100,000 and a multi-currency sub-facility with a limit of $200,000. The Revolver and Term Loan B contained a customary accordion feature that permitted us to request, subject to each lender's consent, an incremental amount that can be borrowed by up to the greater of $375,000 and an amount based on the senior secured leverage ratio.

On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended its Credit Agreement. The amendment increased the maximum borrowing availability on the Revolver from $400,000 to $500,000 and extended the maturity date of the Revolver from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028. In the event the 2028 Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced, or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolver will mature on December 1, 2027. The amendment also modified certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including increasing the letter of credit sub-facility from $100,000 to $125,000 and increasing the customary accordion feature from a minimum of $375,000 to a minimum of $500,000. A more detailed description of the amended Credit Agreement can be found in Part II, Item 5 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.50% (6.75% at June 30, 2023), SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.50% (6.46% at June 30, 2023) and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.50% (8.75% at June 30, 2023).

The Revolver 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. Both the Revolver and Term Loan B 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, 2023, there was $86,705 of outstanding borrowings under the Revolver; outstanding standby letters of credit were $12,802; and $300,493 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

(c) ~~Griffon has one finance~~On September 28, 2023, the Company closed on the exercise of its lease ~~outstanding for real estate~~purchase option, as permitted under the lease agreement, to acquire ownership of the manufacturing facility located in Ocala, ~~Florida.~~Florida for a cash purchase price of $23,207. The Ocala lease ~~matures~~had a maturity date in 2025 and ~~bears~~bore interest at a fixed rate of approximately 5.6%. As a result of exercising the purchase option, the Company no longer has any future lease obligations related to this real estate. The ~~Ocala, Florida~~remaining lease contains a five-year renewal option. At June 30, 2023, $12,056 was outstanding. During 2022, the financing lease on the Troy, Ohio location expired. The lease bore interest at a rate of approximately 5.0%, was secured by a mortgage on the real estate, which was guaranteed by Griffon, and had a one dollar buyout at the end of the lease. Griffon exercised the one dollar buyout option in November 2021.liability balance relates to finance equipment leases. Refer to Note ~~21- Leases~~20-Leases for further details.

(d) In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 ~~($11,334 as of June 30, 2023)~~ revolving credit facility. Effective in December ~~2022,~~2023, the facility was amended to replace ~~LIBOR (USD) with~~ the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate with the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("~~CDOR"~~CORRA"). The facility accrues interest at ~~CDOR~~CORRA or the Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate ~~(CDN)~~ plus 1.3% per annum ~~(6.57%~~(6.30% using ~~CDOR~~CORRA and ~~6.32%~~6.35% using the Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate ~~CDN~~ as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). The revolving facility matures in December ~~2023,~~2024, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity. At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($~~11,334~~11,039 as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024) available.

During ~~2022,~~2023, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries (collectively, "Griffon Australia") amended its AUD ~~18,375 term loan, AUD 20,000 revolver and AUD~~ 15,000 receivable purchase facility agreement that was entered into in July 2016 and further amended in fiscal 2020. Griffon Australia paid off the term loan in the amount of AUD 9,625 and canceled the AUD 20,000 revolver. In March 2023 the existing receivable purchase facility was renewed and increased from AUD 15,000 to AUD 30,000. The receivable purchase facility was renewed in 2024 and now matures in March ~~2024,~~2025, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. The receivable purchase facility accrues interest at BBSY (Bank Bill Swap Rate) plus 1.25% per annum ~~(5.39%~~(5.55% at ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, there was no balance outstanding under the receivable purchase facility with AUD 30,000 ($~~19,878~~19,575 as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024) available. The receivable purchase facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level.

~~On June 30, 2023, The~~In July 2018, the AMES Companies UK Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively, ~~"AMES~~"Ames UK") entered into a GBP 14,000 term loan, GBP 4,000 mortgage loan and GBP 5,000 revolver, which matured in July 2023. Prior to maturity, on June 30, 2023, AMES UK paid off and cancelled the GBP 14,000 term loan and GBP 4,000 mortgage ~~loan that were entered into in July 2018 and further amended in January 2022 and that were maturing in July 2023.~~loan. The payoff amounts were GBP ~~7,525($~~7,525 ($9,543) and GBP ~~2,451($~~2,451 ($3,108), ~~for the term loan and mortgage loan,~~ respectively.

~~In July 2018, The AMES UK entered into a GBP 5,000 revolving facility that accrues interest at the Bank of England Base Rate plus 3.25% (8.25% as of June 30, 2023) and expires~~ Upon maturity in July ~~2023. The~~2023, the GBP 5,000 revolver had no ~~outstanding~~ balance ~~as of June 30, 2023. The revolver is secured by substantially all the assets of AMES UK~~ and ~~its subsidiaries, and subjects Ames UK to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.~~was not renewed.

(e) ~~Other long-term debt primarily consists of~~In February 2024, Griffon repaid in full a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development ~~Authority, with the~~Authority. The balance ~~consisting~~in other long-term debt consists primarily of finance leases.

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of all credit and loan agreements.

NOTE 1110 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EQUITY COMPENSATION

During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, the Company paid ~~three~~two quarterly cash dividends ~~consisting~~ of $0.15 per share each. During 2023, the Board of Directors approved two quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per share and ~~one~~two quarterly cash ~~dividend~~dividends of $0.125 per ~~share.~~share, totaling $0.45. Additionally, on April 19, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, paid on May 19, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 9, 2023.

~~On August 1, 2023,~~ The Company currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, payment of dividends is determined by the Board of Directors ~~declared a quarterly cash dividend~~at its discretion based on various factors, and no assurance can be provided as to the payment of ~~$0.125 per share, payable on September 14, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 23, 2023.~~

During 2022, the Company paid a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, totaling $0.36 per share for the year. Additionally, on June 27, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share,future dividends. Dividends paid on ~~July 20, 2022.~~shares in the ESOP were used to offset ESOP compensation expense. For all dividends, a dividend payable is established for the holders of restricted shares; such dividends will be released upon vesting of the underlying restricted shares.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

On May 7, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on June 20, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 29, 2024.

On January 29, 2016, shareholders approved the Griffon Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Original Incentive Plan") pursuant to which, among other things, 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 Original Incentive Plan pursuant to which, among other things, 1,000,000 shares were added to the Original Incentive Plan; ~~and~~ on January 30, 2020, shareholders approved Amendment No. 2 to the Original Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 1,700,000 shares were added to the Original Incentive ~~Plan. On~~Plan; on February 17, 2022, shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended Incentive Plan”), which amended and restated the Original Incentive Plan and pursuant to which, among other things, 1,200,000 shares were added to the Original Incentive Plan; and on March 20, 2024, shareholders approved an amendment to add 2,600,000 shares to the Amended Incentive Plan. Options granted under the Amended 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 Amended Incentive Plan is ~~6,250,000~~8,850,000 (600,000 of which may be issued as incentive stock options), plus (i) any shares that were reserved for issuance under the Original Incentive Plan as of the effective date of the Original Incentive Plan, and (ii) any shares underlying awards outstanding on such date under the 2011 Incentive Plan that were subsequently canceled or forfeited. As of ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, there were ~~328,473~~2,377,532 shares available for grant.

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 or units granted multiplied by the stock price on the date of grant, and for performance shares, including performance units, the likelihood of achieving the performance criteria. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur. Compensation expense for restricted stock granted to ~~two~~four 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.

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,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,										For the Three Months Ended March 31,		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024									2024	2023	2024	2023
Restricted stock	Restricted stock	$	5,106	$	5,130	$	15,940	$	13,334
ESOP	ESOP	10,146		889		12,647		2,644
Total stock-based compensation	Total stock-based compensation	$	15,252	$	6,019	$	28,587	$	15,978

During the first quarter of ~~2023,~~2024, Griffon granted ~~466,677~~174,104 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units ("RSUs"). This includes ~~249,480~~166,272 shares of restricted stock and ~~11,901~~7,832 RSUs granted to 4443 executives and key employees, subject to certain

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

performance conditions, with a vesting period of thirty-six months and a total fair value of ~~$8,385,~~$8,225, or a weighted average fair value of ~~$33.61~~$47.24 per share.

During the second quarter of 2024, Griffon granted 403,997 shares of restricted stock and RSUs. This ~~also~~ includes ~~205,296~~387,222 shares of restricted stock granted to ~~two~~four senior executives with a vesting period of ~~thirty-six~~thirty-three months and a ~~two-year~~two-year post-vesting holding period, subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions relating to required levels of return on invested capital and the relative total shareholder return of Griffon's common stock as compared to a market index. So long as the minimum performance conditions are attained, the amount of shares that can vest will range from a minimum of ~~51,324~~64,539 to a maximum of ~~205,296,~~387,222, with the target number of shares being ~~102,648.~~129,074. The total fair value of these restricted shares, assuming achievement of the performance conditions at target, is $~~3,555,~~12,181, or a weighted average fair value of $~~34.63~~94.37 per share. ~~During the second quarter of 2023, Griffon granted 39,972~~This also includes 16,775 shares of restricted stock granted to ~~the~~ non-employee directors of Griffon with a vesting period of ~~one year~~one-year and a fair value of ~~$1,211,~~$1,210, or a weighted average fair value of ~~$30.29~~$72.13 per share. During the ~~third quarter of 2023, there were no shares of restricted stock or RSU's granted. During the nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, 494,748~~March 31, 2024, 570,269 shares granted were issued out of treasury stock.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

On April 19, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $200,000 increase to Griffon's share repurchase program to $257,955 from the prior unused ~~authorization~~board authorizations of $57,955. Also, on November 15, 2023, Griffon announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional increase of $200,000 to its share repurchase authorization. Under the authorized share repurchase program, the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program or issuer tender offer, or in privately negotiated transactions. ~~During~~Share repurchases during the quarter and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, Griffon purchased 2,541,932~~March 31, 2024 totaled 1,803,424 shares and 3,437,878 shares of common stock, ~~under these repurchase programs,~~respectively, for a total of ~~$85,361,~~$117,384 and $187,024, respectively, or ~~$33.58~~an average of $65.09 per share ~~excluding excise taxes.~~and $54.40 per share, respectively. This includes the repurchase of 1,500,000 shares of common shares by the Company on February 20, 2024 pursuant to a stock purchase and cooperation agreement executed by the Company and Voss Value Master Fund, L.P., Voss Value-Oriented Special Situations Fund, L.P and four separately managed accounts of which Voss Capital, LLC is the investment manager, in a private transaction. The purchase price per share was $65.50, for an aggregate purchase price of $98,250. As of ~~June 30, 2023, $172,594~~March 31, 2024, $120,158 remains under these Board authorized repurchase programs. ~~In connection with the share repurchases, excise taxes totaling $647 were accrued as of June 30, 2023.~~

During the ~~three~~quarter and six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, there were no~~March 31, 2024, 374,700 and 595,929 shares, ~~withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock. During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, 365,739 shares,~~respectively, with a market value of ~~$12,881,~~$22,722, or ~~$35.22~~$60.64 per share and $34,326, or $57.60 per share, respectively, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. ~~Furthermore, during~~

During the ~~nine~~quarter and six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, an additional 3,066 shares, with a market value of $108, or $35.31 per~~March 31, 2024, $715 and $1,411, respectively, were accrued for excise taxes for share ~~were withheld from common stock issued upon the~~repurchases and vesting of restricted ~~stock units to settle employee~~stock. As of March 31, 2024, $2,712 was accrued for excise taxes ~~due upon vesting.~~for share repurchases.

NOTE 1211 – EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS 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,		Three Months Ended March 31,		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023	2022	2023	2022	2024	2023		2024	2023
Common shares outstanding	Common shares outstanding	54,663	57,064	54,663	57,064
Unallocated ESOP shares	Unallocated ESOP shares	(565)	(1,396)	(565)	(1,396)
Non-vested restricted stock	Non-vested restricted stock	(3,113)	(3,565)	(3,113)	(3,565)
Impact of weighted average shares	Impact of weighted average shares	1,319	(369)	1,655	(576)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	52,304	51,734	52,640	51,527
Incremental shares from stock-based compensation	Incremental shares from stock-based compensation	2,298	2,180	2,447	2,177
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	54,602	53,914	55,087	53,704

Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from diluted EPS computation

Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from diluted EPS computation

Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from diluted EPS computation

Shares of the ESOP that have been allocated to employee accounts are treated as outstanding in determining earnings per share.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1312 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Griffon reports its operations through two reportable segments, as follows:

•Home and Building Products ("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 Cornell and Cookson brands.

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,					For the Three Months Ended March 31,		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
REVENUE	REVENUE	2023		2022		2023		2022		REVENUE	2024	2023		2024	2023
Home and Building Products	Home and Building Products	$	401,142	$	405,545	$	1,194,374	$	1,082,726
Consumer and Professional Products	Consumer and Professional Products	282,288		362,634		849,424		1,056,819
Total revenue	Total revenue	$	683,430	$	768,179	$	2,043,798	$	2,139,545

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,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024
		2024
		2024
Residential repair and remodel
Residential repair and remodel
Residential repair and remodel	Residential repair and remodel	$	186,554	$	194,526	$	562,433	$	511,988
Commercial	Commercial	179,054		167,173		524,811		455,338
Commercial
Commercial
Residential new construction
Residential new construction
Residential new construction	Residential new construction	35,534		43,846		107,130		115,400
Total Home and Building Products	Total Home and Building Products	401,142		405,545		1,194,374		1,082,726
Total Home and Building Products
Total Home and Building Products
Residential repair and remodel
Residential repair and remodel
Residential repair and remodel	Residential repair and remodel	107,276		139,126		292,385		292,516
Retail	Retail	63,560		99,284		229,960		382,202
Retail
Retail
Residential new construction
Residential new construction
Residential new construction	Residential new construction	12,600		11,387		36,785		33,733
Industrial	Industrial	22,204		24,748		58,380		57,122
Industrial
Industrial
International excluding North America	International excluding North America	76,648		88,089		231,914		291,246
International excluding North America
International excluding North America
Total Consumer and Professional Products
Total Consumer and Professional Products
Total Consumer and Professional Products	Total Consumer and Professional Products	282,288		362,634		849,424		1,056,819

Total Consolidated Revenue	Total Consolidated Revenue	$	683,430	$	768,179	$	2,043,798	$	2,139,545

Total Consolidated Revenue

Total Consolidated Revenue

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

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


		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		For the Three Months Ended June 30,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2023						2022
		HBP		CPP		Total			HBP		CPP		Total
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024																2024		2023
	HBP														HBP	CPP		Total	HBP	CPP	Total
United States	United States	$	382,295	$	195,132	$	577,427		$	384,265	$	248,068	$	632,333
Europe	Europe	—		19,792		19,792			7		31,113		31,120
Canada	Canada	16,576		12,955		29,531			15,683		19,592		35,275
Australia	Australia	—		49,548		49,548			—		55,142		55,142
All other countries	All other countries	2,271		4,861		7,132			5,590		8,719		14,309
Consolidated revenue	Consolidated revenue	$	401,142	$	282,288	$	683,430		$	405,545	$	362,634	$	768,179


		For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2023						2022
		HBP		CPP		Total			HBP		CPP		Total
		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024																2024		2023
	HBP														HBP	CPP		Total	HBP	CPP	Total
United States	United States	$	1,139,936	$	561,184	$	1,701,120		$	1,031,650	$	677,714	$	1,709,364
Europe	Europe	16		43,558		43,574			51		96,226		96,277
Canada	Canada	47,337		57,641		104,978			41,574		73,249		114,823
Australia	Australia	—		172,350		172,350			—		191,679		191,679
All other countries	All other countries	7,085		14,691		21,776			9,451		17,951		27,402
Consolidated revenue	Consolidated revenue	$	1,194,374	$	849,424	$	2,043,798		$	1,082,726	$	1,056,819	$	2,139,545

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on segment adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP measures, which is defined as income (loss) before taxes, ~~from continuing operations,~~ excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, strategic review charges, non-cash impairment charges, restructuring charges, gain/loss from debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Segment adjusted EBITDA also excludes unallocated amounts, mainly corporate overhead. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of segment and adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before ~~taxes from continuing operations:~~taxes:

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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,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
Segment adjusted EBITDA:	Segment adjusted EBITDA:
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
Home and Building Products	Home and Building Products	$	134,330	$	119,847	$	390,346	$	280,618
Home and Building Products
Home and Building Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products	Consumer and Professional Products	18,265		28,373		36,091		92,431

Segment adjusted EBITDA	Segment adjusted EBITDA	152,595		148,220		426,437		373,049

Segment adjusted EBITDA

Segment adjusted EBITDA
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation *
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation *
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation *	Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation *	(13,982)		(13,405)		(42,388)		(39,724)
Adjusted EBITDA	Adjusted EBITDA	138,613		134,815		384,049		333,325
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Net interest expense
Net interest expense
Net interest expense	Net interest expense	(25,207)		(23,961)		(74,394)		(60,985)
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	(15,669)		(17,688)		(50,036)		(47,021)
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization

Debt extinguishment, net		—		(5,287)		—		(5,287)

Restructuring charges

Restructuring charges

Restructuring charges
Gain on sale of building
Gain on sale of building
Gain on sale of building	Gain on sale of building	—		—		10,852		—
Strategic review - retention and other	Strategic review - retention and other	(5,812)		(3,220)		(20,234)		(3,220)
Strategic review - retention and other
Strategic review - retention and other
Proxy expenses	Proxy expenses	(568)		—		(2,685)		(6,952)
Acquisition costs		—		—		—		(9,303)
Restructuring charges		(3,862)		(5,909)		(82,196)		(12,391)
Proxy expenses
Proxy expenses

Intangible asset impairment	Intangible asset impairment	—		��		(100,000)		—
Special dividend ESOP charges		(9,042)		—		(9,042)		—
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold		—		(2,700)		—		(5,401)
Income before taxes from continuing operations		$	78,453	$	76,050	$	56,314	$	182,765

Intangible asset impairment

Intangible asset impairment

Income (loss) before taxes

Income (loss) before taxes

Income (loss) before taxes

* 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,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION	DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION	2023		2022		2023		2022
Segment:	Segment:
Segment:
Segment:
Home and Building Products	Home and Building Products	$	3,868	$	4,116	$	11,525	$	12,778
Home and Building Products
Home and Building Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products	Consumer and Professional Products	11,661		13,434		38,091		33,831

Total segment depreciation and amortization	Total segment depreciation and amortization	15,529		17,550		49,616		46,609

Total segment depreciation and amortization

Total segment depreciation and amortization
Corporate
Corporate
Corporate	Corporate	140		138		420		412
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization	Total consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	15,669	$	17,688	$	50,036	$	47,021
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization

		For the Three Months Ended March 31,

		For the Three Months Ended March 31,

		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024
		2024
		2024

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES	CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Segment:	Segment:
Segment:
Segment:
Home and Building Products	Home and Building Products	$	4,620	$	2,891	$	10,293	$	8,643
Home and Building Products
Home and Building Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products
Consumer and Professional Products	Consumer and Professional Products	3,726		8,558		9,858		24,742

Total segment	Total segment	8,346		11,449		20,151		33,385

Total segment

Total segment
Corporate
Corporate
Corporate	Corporate	—		37		32		131
Total consolidated capital expenditures	Total consolidated capital expenditures	$	8,346	$	11,486	$	20,183	$	33,516
Total consolidated capital expenditures
Total consolidated capital expenditures

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

At June 30, 2023

At September 30, 2022

ASSETS

At March 31, 2024

At September 30, 2023

Segment assets:

Home and Building Products

702,328

737,860

Consumer and Professional Products

1,674,453

1,914,529

Consumer and Professional Products(1)

Total segment assets

2,376,781

2,652,389

Total segment assets

Corporate

189,309

158,310

Total continuing assets

2,566,090

2,810,699

Total assets

Discontinued operations

5,125

5,775

Discontinued operations

Consolidated total

2,571,215

2,816,474

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(1) In connection with the expansion of CPP's global sourcing strategy, certain owned manufacturing locations which ceased operations have met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2024. The net book value of these properties as of March 31, 2024 totaled $24,172.

NOTE 1413 – 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,					Three Months Ended March 31,		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022		2023		2022			2024	2023		2024	2023

Interest cost	Interest cost	$	1,826	$	943	$	5,477	$	2,650
Interest cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets	Expected return on plan assets	(2,553)		(2,905)		(7,660)		(8,329)
Amortization:	Amortization:									Amortization:

Recognized actuarial loss	Recognized actuarial loss	944		844		2,833		2,534
Recognized actuarial loss
Recognized actuarial loss

Net periodic expense (income)		$	217	$	(1,118)	$	650	$	(3,145)
Net periodic expense
Net periodic expense
Net periodic expense

The Hunter Fan Pension Plan (the "Plan") was terminated with an effective date of April 30, 2024. This was communicated to Plan participants in February 2024. The Plan is fully funded and the Company does not anticipate making an additional funding contribution as of the benefit distribution date. The benefit distribution date will be determined once the Company receives approval from certain regulatory agencies.

NOTE 1514 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In ~~October 2021,~~November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. ~~2021-08,~~ ~~Business Combinations~~2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic ~~805); Accounting for Contract Assets~~280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This standard expands disclosures regarding a public entity’s reportable segments and ~~Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers~~.requires additional information about a reportable segment’s expenses, interim segment profit or loss, and how a public entity’s chief operating decision maker uses reported segment profit or loss information in assessing segment performance and allocating resources. The standard does not change the definition of operating segments. This new guidance affects all entities that enter into a business combination within the scope of ASC 805-10. Under this new guidance, the acquirer should determine what contract assets and/or liabilities it would have recorded under ASC 606 (Revenue Guidance) as of the acquisition date, as if the acquirer had entered into the original contract at the same date and on the same terms as the acquirer. Under current U.S. GAAP, contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination are recorded by the acquirer at fair value. This updatestandard is effective for the Company beginning inwith our fiscal ~~2023. Adoption~~year 2025, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential changes to its reportable segment disclosures and related impact on its business and financial reporting processes and information technology systems. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard ~~did not~~to have ~~a material~~an impact on ~~our consolidated~~its financial ~~statements~~position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosure. The standard requires significant additional disclosures focused on income taxes paid and the rate reconciliation table. Specifically, the amendments in the standard require the Company to disclose disaggregated: (1) income taxes paid by federal, state, and foreign taxes, (2) pre-tax income between domestic and foreign, and (3) income tax expense by federal, state and

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

foreign tax expense. The standard also requires the Company to disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. This standard is effective for the Company beginning with our fiscal year 2026, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential changes to its income tax disclosures and related ~~disclosures.~~impact on its financial reporting processes and information technology systems. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have an impact on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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.

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

NOTE 1615 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On September 27, 2021, Griffon announced it was exploring strategic alternatives for its DE segment, which consisted of its Telephonics subsidiary. On June 27, 2022, Griffon completed the sale of Telephonics to TTM for $330,000 in cash, excluding $2,568 for post-closing working capital adjustments. In connection with the sale of Telephonics, the Company recorded a gain of $107,517 ($89,241, net of tax) for the year endedAt March 31, 2024 and September 30, ~~2022.~~

In accordance with ASC 205-20 Presentation of Financial Statements: Discontinued Operations, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported as discontinuedoperations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results when the component of an entity meets the criteria in paragraph 205-20-45-10. In the period in which the component meets held-for-sale or discontinued~~operations criteria, the major current assets, other assets, current~~2023, Griffon’s liabilities ~~and noncurrent liabilities shall be reported as components of total assets and liabilities separate from those balances of the continuing operations. At the same time, the results of all~~for discontinued operations ~~less applicable~~primarily relate to insurance claims, income taxes, ~~(benefit), shall be reported as components of net income (loss) separate from the net income (loss) of continuing operations.~~

~~Defense Electronics (DE or Telephonics)~~

~~The following amounts related to Telephonics have been segregated from Griffon's continuing operations~~product liability, warranty and ~~are reported as a discontinued operation:~~

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022
Revenue $ 50,795 $ 161,061
Cost of goods and services 39,059 125,208
Gross profit 11,736 35,853
Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,114 26,423
Income from discontinued operations 5,622 9,430
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net — 2
Gain on sale of business 108,949 108,949
Other, net (1,114) (604)
Total other income (expense) 107,835 108,347
Income from discontinued operations before taxes $ 113,457 $ 117,777
Provision for income taxes 25,952 20,149
Income from discontinued operations $ 87,505 $ 97,628

~~Depreciation~~environmental reserves, and ~~amortization was excluded from the prior year results since DE was classified as a discontinued operation~~total $7,994 and accordingly, the Company ceased depreciation and amortization in accordance with discontinued operations accounting guidelines. Depreciation and amortization would have been approximately $2,342 and $7,442 for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2022,$11,798, respectively.

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

The following amounts summarize the total assets and liabilities ~~related to Telephonics, 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, 2023 At September 30, 2022
Assets of discontinued operations:
Prepaid and other current assets $ 984 $ 1,189
Other long-term assets 4,141 4,586
Total assets of discontinued operations $ 5,125 $ 5,775
Liabilities of discontinued operations:
Accrued liabilities, current $ 7,260 $ 12,656
Other long-term liabilities 5,650 4,262
Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 12,910 $ 16,918

At June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, Griffon's discontinued assets and liabilities includes the Company's obligation of $4,553 and $8,846, respectively, in connection with the sale of Telephonics primarily related to certain customary post-closing adjustments, primarily working capital and stay bonuses. At June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, Griffon’s liabilities for Installations Services and other discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims, income taxes, product liability, warranty and environmental reserves total $8,357 and $8,072, respectively.


	At March 31, 2024		At September 30, 2023
Assets of discontinued operations:
Prepaid and other current assets	$	980	$	1,001
Other long-term assets	4,104		4,290
Total assets of discontinued operations	$	5,084	$	5,291

Liabilities of discontinued operations:
Accrued liabilities, current	$	2,753	$	7,148
Other long-term liabilities	5,241		4,650
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$	7,994	$	11,798

There was no reported ~~revenue~~revenues or costs in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023 ~~and 2022~~ for ~~Installations Services and other~~ discontinued operations.

NOTE 1716 – RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

~~On May 3, 2023, in~~In response to changing market conditions, Griffon announced in May 2023 that ~~its~~ CPP ~~segment will expand~~is expanding its global sourcing strategy to include long handled tools, material handling, and wood storage and organization product lines.

The global sourcing strategy expansion is expected to be complete by the end of calendar 2024. ~~Over~~By that ~~period,~~time, CPP expects to ~~reduce~~have reduced its facility footprint by approximately 1.2 million square feet, or approximately 15%, of CPP's square footage, and its headcount by approximately 600. ~~The~~Manufacturing Operations have ceased at all affected ~~U.S. locations will include~~sites: Camp Hill and Harrisburg, PA; Fairfield, IA; Grantsville, MD; ~~Fairfield, IA;~~ and four wood mills. The closed locations, which have a total net book value of $24,172, have met the held for sale criteria and have been classified as such on our Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2024.

Implementation of this strategy over the duration of the project will result in charges of $120,000 to $130,000, including $50,000 to $55,000 of cash charges for employee retention and severance, operational transition, and facility and lease exit costs, and $70,000 to $75,000 of non-cash charges primarily related to asset write-downs. Capital investment in the range of $3,000 to $5,000 will also be required. These costs exclude cash proceeds from the sale of real estate and equipment, which are expected to largely offset the cash charges, and also exclude inefficiencies due to duplicative labor costs and absorption impacts during transition. In the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2023, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $3,862 and $82,196, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, cash charges totaled $23,078 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaled $59,118; the cash charges included $10,284 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $12,794 for facility exit costs. Non-cash charges included a $22,018 impairment charge related to certain fixed assets at several manufacturing locations and $37,100 to adjust inventory to net realizable value.

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, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP was broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China. On April 28, 2022, Griffon announced a reduced scope and accelerated timeline for the initiative, which was completed in fiscal 2022. The cost to implement this new business platform, over the duration of the project, included one-time charges of approximately $51,869 and capital investments of approximately $15,000,

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

~~net of future proceeds from~~In the ~~sale of exited facilities.Total cumulative charges of $51,869 consisted~~quarter ended March 31, 2024, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs comprised of cash charges totaling ~~$35,691 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaling $16,178; the~~$2,401. The cash charges included ~~$12,934~~$482 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and ~~$22,757~~$1,919 for facility exit costs.~~As a result of these transactions, headcount was reduced by approximately 420.~~

In the ~~quarter and nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2022,~~March 31, 2024, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating ~~$5,909 and $12,391, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022,~~$14,801, comprised of cash charges ~~totaled $9,897~~totaling $6,319 and non-cash, asset-related charges ~~totaled $2,494; the~~totaling $8,482. The cash charges included ~~$3,751~~$2,329 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and ~~$6,146~~$3,990 for facility exit costs. Non-cash charges of $8,482 were recorded to adjust inventory to net realizable value.

In both the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2023, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $78,334. During both the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2023, cash charges totaled $19,216 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaled $59,118; the cash charges included $8,050 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $11,166 for facility exit costs. Non-cash charges included a ~~$1,766~~$22,018 impairment charge related to certain fixed assets at several manufacturing locations and ~~$728 of~~$37,100 to adjust inventory ~~that has no recoverable~~to net realizable value.

A summary of the restructuring and other related charges included in Cost of goods and services and SG&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,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,										For the Three Months Ended March 31,			For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024									2024		2023	2024		2023
Cost of goods and services	Cost of goods and services	$	1,777	$	2,441	$	76,422	$	5,218
Selling, general and administrative expenses	Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,085		3,468		5,774		7,173
Total restructuring charges	Total restructuring charges	$	3,862	$	5,909	$	82,196	$	12,391


		For the Three Months Ended June 30,				For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,								For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024
Personnel related costs	Personnel related costs	$	2,234	$	1,613	$	10,284	$	3,751
Personnel related costs
Personnel related costs
Facilities, exit costs and other
Facilities, exit costs and other
Facilities, exit costs and other	Facilities, exit costs and other	1,628		3,857		12,794		6,146

Non-cash facility and other	Non-cash facility and other	—		439		59,118		2,494

Non-cash facility and other

Non-cash facility and other
Total	Total	$	3,862	$	5,909	$	82,196	$	12,391
Total
Total

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The following tables summarizes the accrued liabilities of the Company's restructuring actions for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and ~~2022:~~2023:

Cash Charges Non-Cash
Personnel related costs Facilities &
Exit Costs
Facility and Other Costs(1)
Total
Accrued liability at September 30, 2021 $ 418 $ 264 $ — $ 682
Q1 Restructuring charges 260 1,167 289 1,716
Q1 Cash payments (275) (1,167) — (1,442)
Q1 Non-cash charges — — (289) (289)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2021 $ 403 $ 264 $ — $ 667
Q2 Restructuring charges 1,878 1,122 1,766 4,766
Q2 Cash payments (1,883) (1,122) — (3,005)
Q2 Non-cash charges — — (1,766) (1,766)
Accrued liability at March 31, 2022 $ 398 $ 264 $ — $ 662
Q3 Restructuring charges 1,613 3,857 439 5,909
Q3 Cash payments (1,619) (3,857) — (5,476)
Q3 Non-cash charges — — (439) (439)
Accrued liability at June 30, 2022 $ 392 $ 264 $ — $ 656


	Cash Charges				Non-Cash
	Personnel related costs		Facilities & Exit Costs		Facility and Other Costs(1)		Total
Accrued liability at September 30, 2023	$	14,107	$	5,551	$	—	$	19,658
Q1 Restructuring charges	1,847		2,071		8,482		12,400
Q1 Cash payments	(7,215)		(3,362)		—		(10,577)
Q1 Non-cash charges	—		—		(8,482)		(8,482)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2023	$	8,739	$	4,260	$	—	$	12,999
Q2 Restructuring charges	482		1,919		—		2,401
Q2 Cash payments	(608)		(1,919)		—		(2,527)

Accrued liability at March 31, 2024	$	8,613	$	4,260	$	—	$	12,873

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(1) Non-cash charges in Facility and Other Costs ~~primarily~~ represent ~~the~~ non-cash ~~write-off of certain long-lived assets and~~impairment charges to adjust inventory ~~that has no recoverable value in connection with certain facility closures.~~to net realizable value.

Cash Charges Non-Cash
Personnel related costs Facilities &
Exit Costs
Facility and Other Costs (2)
Total
Accrued liability at September 30, 2022 $ 386 $ 264 $ — $ 650
Q1 Cash payments (74) (93) — (167)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2022 $ 312 $ 171 $ — $ 483
Q2 Restructuring charges 8,050 11,166 59,118 78,334
Q2 Cash payments (244) (1,883) — (2,127)
Q2 Non-cash charges — — (59,118) (59,118)
Accrued liability at March 31, 2023 $ 8,118 $ 9,454 $ — $ 17,572
Q3 Restructuring charges 2,234 1,628 — 3,862
Q3 Cash payments (579) (4,245) — (4,824)
Accrued liability at June 30, 2023 $ 9,773 $ 6,837 $ — $ 16,610


	Cash Charges				Non-Cash
	Personnel related costs		Facilities & Exit Costs		Facility and Other Costs (2)		Total
Accrued liability at September 30, 2022	$	386	$	264	$	—	$	650

Q1 Cash payments	(74)		(93)		—		(167)

Accrued liability at December 31, 2022	$	312	$	171	$	—	$	483
Q2 Restructuring charges	8,050		11,166		59,118		78,334
Q2 Cash payments	(244)		(1,883)		—		(2,127)
Q2 Non-cash charges	—		—		(59,118)		(59,118)
Accrued liability at March 31, 2023	$	8,118	$	9,454	$	—	$	17,572

___________________

(2) Non-cash charges in Facility and Other Costs represent the non-cash impairment charges related to certain fixed assets at several manufacturing ~~sights~~sites and to adjust inventory to net realizable value.

~~GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

NOTE 1817 – OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

For the quarters ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ Other income (expense) of ~~$1,475~~$626 and ~~$2,084,~~$293, respectively, includes ~~$590~~$179 and $265, 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 (expense) of $(217) and $1,118, respectively, and $336 and $(91), respectively, of net investment income (loss). Other income (expense) also includes rental income of $0 and $156 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Additionally, it includes royalty income of $438 and $828 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

~~For the nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, Other income (expense) of $2,375 and $4,528, respectively, includes $492 and $(297)~~($164), 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 expense of $35 and $217, respectively, and net investment income ~~(loss)~~ of ~~$(650)~~$29 and ~~$3,145,~~$74, respectively. Other income (expense) also includes royalty income of $509 and $476 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

For the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, Other income (expense) of $1,258 and $900, respectively, includes $191 and $(98), 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 expense of $69 and $433, respectively, as well as ~~$444~~$85 and ~~$(328),~~$107, respectively, of net investment income (loss). Other income (expense) also includes rental income of ~~$212~~$0 and ~~$468~~$212 in the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ as well as royalty income of ~~$1,463~~$1,100 and ~~$1,444~~$1,025 for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1918 – WARRANTY LIABILITY

~~CPP~~HBP and ~~HBP~~CPP offer warranties against product defects for periods generally ranging from one to ten years, with limited lifetime warranties on certain door and fan models. Typical warranties require ~~CPP~~HBP and ~~HBP~~CPP 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. Warranty costs expected to be incurred in the next 12 months are classified in accrued liabilities. Warranty costs expected to be incurred beyond one year are classified in other long-term liabilities. The ~~current portion of~~short-term warranty liability was ~~$21,698~~$14,903 as of ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and ~~$16,786~~$20,781 as of September 30, ~~2022.~~2023. The long-term warranty liability was ~~$1,240~~$1,239 at both ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and September 30, ~~2022.~~2023.

Changes in Griffon’s warranty liability in accrued liabilities for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023 ~~and 2022~~ were as follows:


		Three Months Ended June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended March 31,		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022		2023		2022		2024	2023		2024	2023
Balance, beginning of period	Balance, beginning of period	$	21,341	$	19,197	$	18,026	$	7,818
Warranties issued and changes in estimated pre-existing warranties	Warranties issued and changes in estimated pre-existing warranties	4,999		5,119		16,079		14,368
Actual warranty costs incurred	Actual warranty costs incurred	(3,402)		(4,937)		(11,167)		(10,399)
Other warranty liabilities assumed from acquisitions		—		—		—		7,592

Balance, end of period	Balance, end of period	$	22,938	$	19,379	$	22,938	$	19,379
Balance, end of period
Balance, end of period

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 2019 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2023 2022
Pre-tax Tax Net of tax Pre-tax Tax Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 2,309 $ — $ 2,309 $ (17,823) $ — $ (17,823)
Pension and other defined benefit plans 943 (196) 747 1,511 (315) 1,196
Cash flow hedges (3,916) 1,175 (2,741) 3,500 (1,050) 2,450
Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (664) $ 979 $ 315 $ (12,812) $ (1,365) $ (14,177)


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024						2023

	Pre-tax		Tax		Net of tax		Pre-tax		Tax		Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(7,199)	$	—	$	(7,199)	$	334	$	—	$	334
Pension and other defined benefit plans	672		(141)		531		941		(195)		746
Cash flow hedges	2,531		(759)		1,772		2,190		(657)		1,533

Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(3,996)	$	(900)	$	(4,896)	$	3,465	$	(852)	$	2,613

For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2023 2022
Pre-tax Tax Net of tax Pre-tax Tax Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 14,580 $ — $ 14,580 $ (14,093) $ — $ (14,093)
Pension and other defined benefit plans 2,972 (617) 2,355 2,534 (530) 2,004
Cash flow hedges (2,555) 767 (1,788) 158 (48) 110
Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 14,997 $ 150 $ 15,147 $ (11,401) $ (578) $ (11,979)


	For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024						2023
	Pre-tax		Tax		Net of tax		Pre-tax		Tax		Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	3,039	$	—	$	3,039	$	12,271	$	—	$	12,271
Pension and other defined benefit plans	1,345		(282)		1,063		2,029		(421)		1,608
Cash flow hedges	2,110		(633)		1,477		1,361		(408)		953

Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	6,494	$	(915)	$	5,579	$	15,661	$	(829)	$	14,832

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:


		At June 30, 2023		At September 30, 2022
	At March 31, 2024					At March 31, 2024	At September 30, 2023
Foreign currency translation adjustments	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(42,590)	$	(57,170)
Pension and other defined benefit plans	Pension and other defined benefit plans	(24,944)		(27,299)
Change in Cash flow hedges		(57)		1,731
Cash flow hedges

		$	(67,591)	$	(82,738)
Total
Total
Total

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,					For the Three Months Ended March 31,		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
Gain (Loss)	Gain (Loss)	2023		2022		2023		2022		Gain (Loss)	2024	2023		2024	2023

Pension amortization	Pension amortization	$	(944)	$	(844)	$	(2,833)	$	(2,534)

Pension amortization

Pension amortization
Cash flow hedges	Cash flow hedges	641		716		1,654		3,633

Total gain (loss)		$	(303)	$	(128)	$	(1,179)	$	1,099
Tax benefit (expense)		64		27		248		(230)
Total		$	(239)	$	(101)	$	(931)	$	869
Total gain (loss) before tax
Total gain (loss) before tax
Total gain (loss) before tax
Tax expense
Net of tax

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

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NOTE 2120 — LEASES

The Company recognizes right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, with the exception of leases with a term of twelve months or less. 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

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~~NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)~~

~~(Unaudited)~~

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.

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. Lease payments primarily include rent and insurance costs (lease components). The Company's leases also include non-lease components such as real estate taxes and common-area maintenance costs. The Company elected the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component. In certain of the Company's leases, the non-lease components are variable and in accordance with the standard are therefore excluded from lease payments to determine the ROU asset. 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. 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.

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. Components of operating lease costs are as follows:


		For the Three Months Ended June 30,				For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,										For the Three Months Ended March 31,		For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024									2024	2023	2024	2023
Fixed	Fixed	$	11,512	$	13,021	$	34,179	$	32,674
Variable (a), (b)	Variable (a), (b)	2,067		2,742		8,085		6,278
Short-term (b)	Short-term (b)	2,201		1,741		6,249		4,576
Total	Total	$	15,780	$	17,504	$	48,513	$	43,528

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(a) Primarily relates to common-area maintenance and property taxes.

(b) Not recorded on the balance sheet.

Supplemental cash flow information were as follows:


		For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
		2023		2022
	For the Six Months Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024					2024	2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:	Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases	Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	30,163	$	34,759
Financing cash flows from finance leases	Financing cash flows from finance leases	1,673		1,936
Total	Total	$	31,836	$	36,695

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(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

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

June 30, 2023

September 30, 2022

March 31, 2024

September 30, 2023

Operating Leases:

Right of use assets:

Operating right-of-use assets

174,187

183,398

Lease Liabilities:

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

29,637

31,680

Long-term operating lease liabilities

154,608

159,414

Total operating lease liabilities

184,245

191,094

Finance Leases:

Property, plant and equipment, net(1)

12,340

13,696

Lease Liabilities:

Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt

1,824

2,065

Long-term debt, net

10,841

11,995

Total financing lease liabilities

12,665

14,060

(1) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of ~~$6,528~~$1,547 and ~~$4,972~~$6,769 as of ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and September 30, ~~2022,~~2023, respectively.

~~Griffon has one finance~~On September 28, 2023, the Company closed on the exercise of its lease ~~outstanding for real estate~~purchase option, as permitted under the lease agreement, to acquire ownership of the manufacturing facility located in Ocala, ~~Florida.~~Florida for a cash purchase price of $23,207. The Ocala lease ~~matures~~had a maturity date in 2025 and ~~bears~~bore interest at a fixed rate of approximately 5.6%. ~~The Ocala, Florida~~As a result of exercising the purchase option, the Company no longer has any future lease contains a five-year renewal option. At June 30, 2023, $12,056 was outstanding. During 2022, the financing lease on the Troy, Ohio location expired. The lease bore interest at a rate of approximately 5.0%, was secured by a mortgage on theobligations related to this real ~~estate, which was guaranteed by Griffon, and had a one dollar buyout at the end of the lease. Griffon exercised the one dollar buyout option in November 2021.~~estate. 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, 2023~~March 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):


		Operating Leases		Finance Leases
2023(a)		$	10,405	$	660
2024		38,331		2,380
	Operating Leases					Operating Leases	Finance Leases
2024(a)
2025	2025	35,672		2,199
2026	2026	26,718		2,140
2027	2027	22,103		2,078
2028	2028	17,905		2,074
2029
Thereafter	Thereafter	83,454		3,628
Total lease payments	Total lease payments	$	234,588	$	15,159
Less: Imputed Interest	Less: Imputed Interest	(50,343)		(2,494)
Present value of lease liabilities	Present value of lease liabilities	$	184,245	$	12,665

(a) Excluding the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023.~~March 31, 2024.

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(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Average lease terms and discount rates at ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 were as follows:


Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases	~~8.1~~7.5
Finance Leases	~~6.8~~3.3

Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating Leases	~~5.84~~6.12	%
Finance Leases	~~5.56~~6.07	%

NOTE 2221 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal and environmental

Peekskill Site. Lightron Corporation (“Lightron”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon, once conducted lamp manufacturing and metal finishing operations at a location 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, owned the Peekskill Site for approximately three years. ISCP sold the Peekskill Site in November 1982.

Based upon studies conducted by ISCP and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, soils and groundwater beneath the Peekskill Site contain chlorinated solvents and metals. Stream sediments downgradient from the Peekskill Site also contain metals. On May 15, 2019 the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") added the Peekskill Site to the National Priorities List under CERCLA and has since reached agreement with Lightron and ISCP pursuant to which Lightron and ISCP will perform a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”).Performance of the RI/FS is expected to be completed in calendar ~~2024.~~2025.

Lightron has not engaged in any operations infor over three decades. ISCP functioned solely as a real estate holding company and has not held any real property infor over three decades.Griffon does not acknowledge any responsibility to perform any investigation or remediation at the Peekskill Site. ~~One of Griffon’s insurers is defending~~ Lightron and ISCP ~~and Griffon~~are being defended by an insurance company, subject to a reservation of rights, and this insurer is paying the costs of the RI/FS.

Memphis, TN site. Hunter Fan Company (“Hunter”) operated headquarters and a production plant in Memphis, TN for over 50 years (the “Memphis Site”). While Hunter completed certain on-site remediation of PCB-contaminated soils, Hunter did not investigate the extent to which PCBs existed beneath the building itself nor determine whether off-site areas had been impacted. Hunter vacated the site approximately twenty years ago, and the on-site buildings have now been demolished.

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) identified the Memphis site as being potentially contaminated, raising the possibility that site operations could have resulted in soil and groundwater contamination involving volatile organic compounds and metals. In 2021, the TDEC performed a preliminary assessment of the site and recommended to the ~~United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”)~~EPA that it include the site on the National Priorities List established under CERCLA. The TDEC further recommended that the EPA fund an investigation of potential soil gas contamination in receptors near the site. The TDEC has also indicated that it will proceed with this investigation if the EPA does not act.

It is unknown whether the EPA will add the Memphis Site to the National Priorities List, whether a site investigation will reveal contamination and, if there is contamination, the extent of any such contamination. However, given that certain PCB work was not completed in the past and the TDEC’s stated intent for the EPA to perform an investigation (and the statement by the TDEC that it will perform the investigation if the EPA will not), liability is probable in this matter. There are other potentially responsible parties for this site, including a former owner of Hunter; Hunter has notified such former owner of this matter, which may have certain liability for any required remediation.

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(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

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If the EPA decides to add this site to the National Priorities List, a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) will be required. Hunter expects that the EPA will ask it to perform this work. If Hunter does not reach an agreement with the EPA to perform this work, the EPA will implement the RI/FS on its own. Should the EPA implement the RI/FS or perform further studies and/or subsequently remediate the site without first reaching an agreement with one or more relevant parties, the EPA would likely seek reimbursement from such parties, including Hunter, for the costs incurred.

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.

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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’s businesses, in particular its 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.

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 five years,~~Since 2017, we have undertaken a series of transformative transactions.We divested our specialty plastics business in 2018 and our defense electronics (Telephonics) business in 2022 to focus on our core markets and improve our free cash flow conversion.In our Home and Building Products ("HBP") segment, we acquired CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson") in 2018, which has been integrated into Clopay Corporation ("Clopay"), creating a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of residential garage doors and sectional commercial doors, and rolling steel doors and grille products, under brands that include Clopay, Ideal, Cornell and Cookson.In our Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") segment, we expanded the scope of our brands through the acquisition of Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter") onin January ~~24,~~ 2022 and ClosetMaid, LLC ("ClosetMaid") in 2018.We established an integrated headquarters for CPP in Orlando, Florida for our portfolio of leading brands that includes AMES, Hunter, True Temper and ClosetMaid. CPP is well positioned to fulfill its ongoing mission of Bringing Brands Together™ with the leading brands in consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and products that enhance indoor and outdoor lifestyles.

On September 27, 2021, we announced we were exploring strategic alternatives for our Defense Electronics ("DE") segment, which consisted of our Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics") subsidiary. On June 27, 2022, we completed the sale of Telephonics to TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) ("TTM") for $330,000 in cash. Griffon classified the results of operations of our Telephonics business as a discontinued operation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and the related assets and liabilities have been classified as assets and liabilities of the discontinued operation in the consolidated balance sheets.~~Accordingly, all references made to results and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are to Griffon's continuing operations, unless noted otherwise.~~

On January 24, 2022, Griffon acquired Hunter, a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans, from MidOcean Partners (“MidOcean”) for a contractual purchase price of $845,000. Hunter, part of our CPP segment, complements and diversifies our portfolio of leading consumer brands and products. We financed the acquisition of Hunter

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with a new $800,000 seven year Term Loan B facility; we used a combination of cash on hand and revolver borrowings to fund the balance of the purchase price and related acquisition and debt expenditures.

~~Update on COVID-19 on our Business~~

CPP Global Sourcing Strategy Expansion and Restructuring Charges

By transitioning these product lines to an asset-light structure, CPP’s operations will be better positioned to serve customers with a more flexible and cost-effective sourcing model that leverages supplier relationships around the world, while improving its competitive positioning in a post-pandemic marketplace. These actions will be essential to CPP achieving 15% EBITDA margins, while enhancing free cash flow through improved working capital and significantly lower capital expenditures.

The global sourcing strategy expansion is expected to be complete by the end of calendar 2024. ~~Over~~By that ~~period,~~time, CPP expects to reduce its facility footprint by approximately 1.2 million square feet, or approximately 15%, of CPP's square footage, and its headcount by approximately 600. ~~The~~Manufacturing operations have ceased at all affected ~~U.S. locations will include~~sites: Camp Hill and Harrisburg, ~~Pennsylvania;~~PA; Fairfield, IA; Grantsville, ~~Maryland; Fairfield, Iowa;~~MD and four wood mills.

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expected to largely offset the cash charges, and also exclude inefficiencies due to duplicative labor costs and absorption impacts during transition.

~~Other Business Highlights~~

~~In August 2020 Griffon completed the Public Offering of 8,700,000 shares of our common stock for total net proceeds of $178,165.The Company used a portion of the net proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings under its Credit Agreement.The Company used the remainder of the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.~~

~~During 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $1,000,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due in 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes”).Proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes were used to redeem the $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022.~~

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, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP is broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China. On April 28, 2022, Griffon announced a reduced scope and accelerated timeline for the initiative, which was completed in fiscal 2022. We continue to expect that this initiative will result in annual cash savings of $25,000.~~Realization of cash savings began in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.The cost to implement this new business platform, over the duration of the project,included one-time charges of approximately $51,869 and capital investments of approximately $15,000, net of future proceeds from the sale of exited facilities.~~

In June 2018, Clopay acquired CornellCookson, a leading provider of rolling steel service doors, fire doors, and grilles. This transaction strengthened Clopay's strategic portfolio with a line of commercial rolling steel door products to complement Clopay's sectional door offerings in the commercial sector, and expanded the Clopay network of professional dealers focused on the commercial market.

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In March 2018, we announced the combination of the ClosetMaid operations with those of AMES, which improved operational efficiencies by leveraging the complementary products, customers, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and sourcing capabilities of the two businesses.

In February 2018, we closed on the sale of our Clopay Plastics Products ("Plastics") business to Berry Global, Inc. ("Berry"), thus exiting the specialty plastics industry that the Company had entered when it acquired Clopay Corporation in 1986. This transaction provided immediate liquidity and improved Griffon's cash flow 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).~~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 growth in sales, profit, and cash generation and bolster 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).~~Quatro contributed approximately $5,000 inrevenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.~~

~~On November 29, 2019, AMES acquired Vatre Group Limited ("Apta"), a leading U.K. supplier of innovative garden pottery and associated products sold to leading U.K. and Ireland garden centers.This acquisition broadens AMES' product offerings in the U.K. market and increases its in-country operational footprint.~~

On February 13, 2018, AMES acquired Kelkay, a leading U.K. manufacturer and distributor of decorative outdoor landscaping products sold to garden centers, retailers and grocers in the U.K. and Ireland. This acquisition broadened AMES' product offerings in the market and increased its 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.

During fiscal 2017, Griffon also completed a number of other acquisitions to expand and enhance AMES' global footprint, including the acquisitions of La Hacienda, an outdoor living brand of unique heating and garden décor products in the United Kingdom. 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 growth in the U.K. market and access 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, and in September 2017 Griffon acquired Tuscan Path, an Australian provider of pots, planters, pavers, decorative stone, and garden décor products. The Hills, Tuscan Path and December, 2020 Quatro 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 Business Segments footnote in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Reportable Segments:

Griffon conducts its operations through two reportable segments:

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OVERVIEW

Revenue for the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 was ~~$683,430~~$672,880 compared to ~~$768,179~~$710,984 in the prior year quarter, a decrease of ~~11%. Revenue~~5%, driven by decreased revenue of 1% and 11% at HBP and CPP, ~~and HBP by 22% and 1%,~~ respectively. ~~Income from continuing operations~~Net income was ~~$49,205~~$64,143 or ~~$0.90~~$1.28 per share, compared to ~~$52,782,~~a net loss of $62,255, or ~~$0.98~~$1.17 per share, in the prior year quarter.

The current year quarter results from operations included the following:

–Restructuring charges of $2,401 ($1,769, net of tax, or $0.04 per share);

– Gain on sale of building of $11 ($9, net of tax, or $0.00 per share);

– Strategic review - retention and other of ~~$5,812~~$2,676 ($~~4,378,~~1,997, net of tax, or ~~$0.08~~$0.04 per share);

~~– Restructuring charges of $3,862 ($2,831, net of tax, or $0.05 per share)~~

~~– Special dividend Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") charges of $9,042 ($6,936, net of tax, or $0.13 per share);~~

~~– Proxy costs of $568 ($435, net of tax, or 0.01 per share);~~ and

– Discrete and certain other tax ~~provisions,~~benefits, net, of ~~$6,519~~$390 or ~~$0.12~~$0.01 per share.

The prior year quarter results from operations included the following:

–Restructuring charges of ~~$5,909~~$78,334 ($~~4,359,~~58,529, net of tax, or $1.06 per share);

– Strategic review - retention and other of $6,190 ($4,658, net of tax, or $0.08 per share);

– ~~Fair value step-up~~Intangible asset impairment charges of ~~acquired inventory sold of $2,700~~$100,000 ($~~2,005 ,~~74,256, net of tax, or ~~$0.04~~$1.34 per share);

– ~~Strategic review - retention and other~~Proxy expenses of ~~$3,220~~$614 ($~~2,416,~~471, net of tax, or ~~$0.04 per share);~~

~~– Debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax, or $0.07~~$0.01 per share); and

– Discrete and certain other tax ~~provisions,~~benefits, net, of ~~$913~~$8,723 or ~~$0.02~~$0.16 per share.

Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, ~~Income from continuing operations~~net income would have been ~~$70,304,~~$67,510, or ~~$1.29~~$1.35 per share in the current year quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to ~~$66,497,~~$66,936, or ~~$1.23~~$1.21 per share, in the prior year quarter.

Revenue for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 was ~~$2,043,798~~$1,316,033 compared to ~~$2,139,545~~$1,360,368 in the prior year period, a decrease of 4%3% driven by decreased revenue of ~~20%~~1% and 7% at HBP and CPP, partially offset by increased revenue of 10% at HBP. Adjusting for the period Griffon did not own Hunter in the prior year quarter, organic revenue decreased 8% to $1,968,032. Hunter contributed $75,766 of incremental revenue during the year-to-date period. Income from continuing operationsrespectively. Net income was ~~$35,652~~$106,320 or ~~$0.65~~$2.10 per share, compared to ~~$127,646,~~a net loss of $13,553, or ~~$2.38~~$0.26 per share, in the prior year period.

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

–Restructuring charges of $14,801 ($10,982, net of tax, or $0.22 per share);

– Strategic review - retention and other of ~~$20,234~~$7,334 ($~~15,258,~~5,497, net of tax, or ~~$0.28 per share);~~

–~~Restructuring charges of $82,196 ($61,360, net of tax, or $1.11 per share);~~

~~– Intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax, or $1.35 per share);~~

~~– Special dividend ESOP charges of $9,042 ($6,936, net of tax, or $0.13 per share);~~

~~– Proxy costs of $2,685 ($2,059, net of tax, or $0.04~~$0.11 per share);

– Gain on sale of building of ~~$10,852~~$558 ($~~8,323,~~415, net of tax, or ~~$0.15~~$0.01 per share); and

– Discrete and certain other tax ~~benefits,~~provisions, net, of ~~$2,537~~$393 or ~~$0.05~~$0.01 per share.

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

– Restructuring charges of ~~$12,391~~$78,334 ($~~9,185,~~58,529, net of tax, or ~~$0.17~~$1.06 per share);

–~~Acquisition costs~~ Gain on the sale of ~~$9,303~~building $10,852 ($~~8,149,~~8,323, net of tax, or $0.15 per share);

– Intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax, or $1.34 per share);

– Proxy ~~costs~~expenses of ~~$6,952~~$2,117 ($~~5,359,~~1,624, net of tax, or ~~$0.10~~$0.03 per share);

~~– Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold of $5,401 ($4,012 net of tax, or $0.07 per share); and~~

– Strategic review - retention and other of ~~$3,220~~$14,422 ($~~2,416,~~10,880, net of tax, or ~~$0.04~~$0.20 per share);

~~– Debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax, or $0.07 per share);~~ and

– Discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of ~~$661~~$9,056 or ~~$0.01~~$0.16 per share.

Excluding these items from the respective periods, ~~Income from continuing operations~~net income would have been ~~$184,661,~~$122,777, or ~~$3.35~~$2.42 per share in the current year period ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 compared to ~~$160,128,~~$114,357, or ~~$2.98~~$2.07 per share, in the prior year period.

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Griffon evaluates performance based on adjusted net income ~~from continuing operations~~(loss) and the related adjusted earnings (loss) per share, which excludes restructuring charges, non-cash impairment 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.~~applicable, non-GAAP measures. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) from ~~continuing~~ operations to adjusted net income ~~from continuing operations~~ and earnings (loss) per share ~~from continuing operations~~ to adjusted earnings per ~~share from continuing operations:~~share:

For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(Unaudited)
Income from continuing operations $ 49,205 $ 52,782 $ 35,652 $ 127,646
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(1)
3,862 5,909 82,196 12,391
Intangible asset impairment — — 100,000 —
Gain on sale of building — — (10,852) —
Debt extinguishment, net — 5,287 — 5,287
Acquisition costs — — — 9,303
Special dividend ESOP charges 9,042 — 9,042 —
Strategic review - retention and other 5,812 3,220 20,234 3,220
Proxy expenses 568 — 2,685 6,952
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold(2)
— 2,700 — 5,401
Tax impact of above items(3)
(4,704) (4,314) (51,759) (9,411)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(4)
6,519 913 (2,537) (661)
Adjusted income from continuing operations $ 70,304 $ 66,497 $ 184,661 $ 160,128
Earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 0.90 $ 0.98 $ 0.65 $ 2.38
Adjusting items, net of tax:
Restructuring charges(1)
0.05 0.08 1.11 0.17
Intangible asset impairment — — 1.35 —
Gain on sale of building — — (0.15) —
Debt extinguishment, net — 0.07 — 0.07
Acquisition costs — — — 0.15
Special dividend ESOP charges 0.13 — 0.13 —
Strategic review - retention and other 0.08 0.04 0.28 0.04
Proxy expenses 0.01 — 0.04 0.10
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold — 0.04 — 0.07
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(4)
0.12 0.02 (0.05) (0.01)
Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 1.29 $ 1.23 $ 3.35 $ 2.98
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands) 54,602 53,914 55,087 53,704


	For the Three Months Ended March 31,				For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Unaudited)

Net income (loss)	$	64,143	$	(62,255)	$	106,320	$	(13,553)

Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(1)	2,401		78,334		14,801		78,334
Intangible asset impairment	—		100,000		—		100,000
Gain on sale of building	(11)		—		(558)		(10,852)




Strategic review - retention and other	2,676		6,190		7,334		14,422
Proxy expenses	—		614		—		2,117

Tax impact of above items(2)	(1,309)		(47,224)		(5,513)		(47,055)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(3)	(390)		(8,723)		393		(9,056)

Adjusted net income	$	67,510	$	66,936	$	122,777	$	114,357

Earnings (loss) per common share	$	1.28	$	(1.17)	$	2.10	$	(0.26)

Adjusting items, net of tax:
Anti-dilutive share impact(4)	—		0.05		—		0.02
Restructuring charges(1)	0.04		1.06		0.22		1.06
Intangible asset impairment	—		1.34		—		1.34
Gain on sale of building	—		—		(0.01)		(0.15)



Strategic review - retention and other	0.04		0.08		0.11		0.20
Proxy expenses	—		0.01		—		0.03

Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(3)	(0.01)		(0.16)		0.01		(0.16)

Adjusted earnings per common share	$	1.35	$	1.21	$	2.42	$	2.07

Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)	47,946		53,038		48,365		52,809

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)	49,931		55,364		50,714		55,334

Note: Due to rounding, the sum of earnings per common share ~~from continuing operations~~ and adjusting items, net of tax, may not equal adjusted earnings per common ~~share from continuing operations.~~share.

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(1) For the ~~quarter and nine~~three months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, restructuring charges relate to the CPP global sourcing expansion, of which ~~$1,777~~$1,334 and ~~$76,422,~~$74,645, respectively, is included in Cost of goods and services and $1,067 and $3,689, respectively, is included in SG&A. For the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, restructuring charges relate to the CPP global sourcing expansion, of which $12,980 and $74,645, respectively, are included in Cost of goods and services and ~~$2,085~~$1,821 and ~~$5,774,~~$3,689, respectively, are included in SG&A.

(2) ~~The fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold is included in Cost of goods and services.~~

~~(3)~~ 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.

~~(4)~~(3) Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits) primarily relate to the impact of a rate differential between the statutory and annual effective tax ~~rate~~rates on items impacting the quarter.

(4) In the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, Earnings (loss) per common share is calculated using basic shares on the face of the income statement. The anti-dilutive share impact represents the impact of converting from basic shares to diluted shares used in calculating Earnings (loss) per common share.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three and ~~Nine~~Six Months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023 ~~and 2022~~

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which is defined as income (loss) before taxes, ~~from continuing operations,~~ excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), strategic review charges, non-cash impairment charges, restructuring charges, and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. See table provided in Note 1312 - Business Segments for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before ~~taxes from continuing operations.~~

taxes.

Home and Building Products


		For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Nine Months Ended June 30,										For the Three Months Ended March 31,												For the Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022						2024						2023								2024									2023
Residential	Residential	$	222,088			$	238,372			$	669,563			$	627,388
Commercial	Commercial	179,054				167,173				524,811				455,338
Commercial
Commercial
Total Revenue
Total Revenue
Total Revenue	Total Revenue	$	401,142			$	405,545			$	1,194,374			$	1,082,726			$	392,062				$							$	396,659										$	787,853								$	793,232
Adjusted EBITDA	Adjusted EBITDA	$	134,330	33.5	%	$	119,847	29.6	%	$	390,346	32.7	%	$	280,618	25.9	%	Adjusted EBITDA		$	128,924	32.9		32.9	%		$	131,871		33.2			33.2		%	$	253,643			32.2				32.2	%	$	256,016		32.3			32.3	%
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	$	3,868			$	4,116			$	11,525			$	12,778			Depreciation and amortization		$	3,772							$	3,811									$	7,405									$	7,657

For the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, HBP revenue ~~declined $4,403,~~decreased $4,597 or 1% from the prior year quarter due to unfavorable product mix of 2%, partially offset by a 1% increase in volume. Increased residential volume in the quarter was partially offset by decreased commercial volume.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, adjusted EBITDA of $128,924 decreased $2,947 or 2%, compared to $131,871 in the prior year quarter. The unfavorable variance to the prior year resulted from the decreased revenue noted above, and increased labor and distribution costs, partially offset by reduced material costs.

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, revenue decreased $5,379 or 1%, compared to the prior year period, ~~due to~~driven by decreased volume of ~~5% driven by reduced residential~~3% reflecting decreased commercial volume, partially offset by increased ~~commercial~~residential volume and favorable ~~pricing and~~product mix of ~~4% driven~~2%.

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, adjusted EBITDA of $253,643 decreased $2,373, or 1%, compared to $256,016 in the prior year period. The unfavorable variance resulted from the decreased revenue noted above, and increased labor and distribution costs, partially offset by ~~both residential and commercial.~~reduced material costs.

For the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $134,330 compared to $119,847 in~~March 31, 2024, segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent with the prior year ~~period. Adjusted EBITDA benefited from reduced material costs, partially offset by reduced revenue noted above and increased labor, advertising and marketing costs.~~

quarter. For the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, revenue increased $111,648 or 10%,~~March 31, 2024, segment depreciation and amortization decreased $252 compared to the prior year period due to ~~favorable mix and pricing of 12% driven by both residential and commercial, partially offset by decreased volume of 2% driven by a decline in residential volume.~~

For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $390,346 compared to $280,618 in the prior year period. The favorable variance resulted from the increased revenue noted above and reduced material costs, partially offset by increased labor, transportation, advertising and marketing costs.

~~For the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2023, segment depreciation and amortization decreased $248 and $1,253, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, due to~~ fully depreciated assets.

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Consumer and Professional Products


		For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Nine Months Ended June 30,										For the Three Months Ended March 31,											For the Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022						2024					2023								2024							2023
United States	United States	$	195,132			$	248,068			$	561,184			$	677,714
Europe	Europe	19,792				31,113				43,558				96,226
Europe
Europe
Canada
Canada
Canada	Canada	12,955				19,592				57,641				73,249
Australia	Australia	49,548				55,142				172,350				191,679
Australia
Australia
All other countries	All other countries	4,861				8,719				14,691				17,951
All other countries
All other countries
Total Revenue
Total Revenue
Total Revenue	Total Revenue	$	282,288			$	362,634			$	849,424			$	1,056,819			$	280,818							$	314,325								$	528,180								$	567,136
Adjusted EBITDA	Adjusted EBITDA	18,265		6.5	%	28,373		7.8	%	36,091		4.2	%	92,431		8.7	%	Adjusted EBITDA		$	20,121	7.2	7.2	%			$	19,635		6.2		6.2		%	25,660				4.9		4.9	%	17,826				3.1	3.1	%
Depreciation and amortization	Depreciation and amortization	$	11,661			$	13,434			$	38,091			$	33,831			Depreciation and amortization		$	11,171							$	13,303								$	22,228								$	26,430

For the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, revenue decreased ~~$80,346,~~$33,507, or ~~22%~~11%, compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to decreased volume driven by reduced consumer demand in North America and the U.K., partially offset by increased volume in Australia.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, adjusted EBITDA of $20,121 increased $486 or 2% compared to $19,635 in the prior year quarter. The variance to the prior year was primarily due to improved North American production costs and decreased discretionary spending, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the reduced volume noted above.

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, revenue decreased $38,956, or 7%, compared to the prior year period primarily due to ~~a 22% reduction in~~decreased volume ~~across all channels and geographies~~ driven by reduced consumer demand in North America and the U.K., partially offset by increased volume in Australia and elevated customer inventory levels, and customer supplier diversification in the U.S. In addition, unfavorable foreign exchange of 1% was offset by favorable price and mix of 1%. Hunter contributed $87,779 in the current quarter compared to $105,774 in the prior year period.levels.

For the ~~quarter~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA was $18,265 compared to~~March 31, 2024, adjusted EBITDA of ~~$28,373~~$25,660 increased $7,834 or 44% compared to $17,826 in the prior year ~~quarter.~~period. The variance to the prior year was primarily due to improved margins in Australia and reduced North American production costs, as well as decreased discretionary spending, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the reduced volume noted above, and its related impact on manufacturing and overhead absorption, partially offset by reduced discretionary spending. EBITDA reflected an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 1%. Hunter contributed $25,087 in the current quarter compared to $16,792 in the prior year period.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, revenue decreased $207,395, or 20%, compared to the prior year period due to a 28% reduction in volume across all channels and geographies driven by reduced customer demand, elevated customer inventory levels, primarily in the U.S., the impact of customer supplier diversification in the U.S., and an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 2%. These items were partially offset by $75,766 of Hunter revenue, or 7%, for the portion of the comparable nine month period in which Hunter was not owned by Griffon in the prior year, as well as price and mix of 3%, primarily in Canada and Australia. Hunter contributed $218,105 during the nine months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $176,623 in the prior year period.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA decreased 61% to $36,091 compared to $92,431 in the prior year period primarily due to the unfavorable impact of the reduced volume noted above and its related impact on manufacturing and overhead absorption, partially offset by reduced discretionary spending and $7,679 of Hunter EBITDA for the portion of the comparable nine month period in which Hunter was not owned by Griffon in the prior year. EBITDA reflected an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of 2%. Hunter contributed $41,746 during the nine months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $31,131 in the prior year period.above.

For the quarter and six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, segment depreciation and amortization decreased ~~$1,773~~$2,132 and $4,202, respectively, compared to the prior year period, primarily related to fully depreciated assets and the write-down of certain fixed assets at several manufacturing facilities in connection with restructuring activities. For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, segment depreciation and amortization increased $4,260 compared to the prior year period, primarily relate to depreciation and amortization on assets placed in service, including a full period of Hunter assets, partially offset by fully depreciated assets and the write-down of certain fixed assets at several manufacturing facilities in connection with CPP's restructuring activities.

On January 24, 2022, Griffon completed the acquisition of Hunter Fan Company (“Hunter”), a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans for a contractual purchase price of $845,000. Hunter adds to Griffon's CPP segment, complementing and diversifying our portfolio of leading consumer brands and products.

CPP Global Sourcing Strategy Expansion and Restructuring Charges

~~On May 3, 2023, in~~

In response to changing market conditions, Griffon announced in May 2023 that ~~its~~ CPP ~~segment will expand~~is expanding its global sourcing strategy to include long handled tools, material handling, and wood storage and organization product lines.

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The global sourcing strategy expansion is expected to be complete by the end of calendar 2024. ~~Over~~By that ~~period,~~time, CPP expects to ~~reduce~~have reduced its U.S. facility footprint by approximately 1.2 million square feet, or ~~30%,~~15% of CPP's square footage, and its headcount by approximately 600. ~~The~~Manufacturing operations have ceased at all affected ~~U.S. locations will include~~sites: Camp Hill and Harrisburg, PA; Fairfield, IA; Grantsville, MD; ~~Fairfield, IA;~~ and four wood mills.

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In the ~~quarter and nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring ~~and related exit costs approximating $3,862 and $82,196, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2023,~~charges of $14,801 consisting of cash charges ~~totaled $23,078~~of $6,319 and non-cash, ~~asset-related~~asset related charges ~~totaled $59,118; the~~of $8,482 to adjust inventory to net realizable value. The cash charges included ~~$10,284~~$2,329 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and ~~$12,794~~$3,990 for facility exit and other related costs. Since inception, cash charges totaled $39,855 and non-cash, asset-related charges totaled $67,414; the cash charges included $19,101 for one-time termination benefits and other personnel-related costs and $20,754 for facility exit and other related costs. Non-cash charges included a $22,018 impairment charge related to certain fixed assets at several manufacturing locations and ~~$37,100~~$45,396 to adjust inventory to net realizable value.


		Cash Charges
			Personnel related costs
			Personnel related costs
			Personnel related costs										Facilities, exit costs and other	Facilities, inventory and other	Total	Capital Investments
Anticipated Charges(1)

			Cash Charges				Non-Cash Charges
			Personnel related costs		Facilities, exit costs and other		Facilities, inventory and other		Total		Capital Investments
Anticipated Charges(1)			$	19,500	$	35,500	$	75,000	$	130,000	$	5,000
Q2 FY2023 Activity			(8,050)		(11,166)		(59,118)		(78,334)		—
Q3 FY2023 Activity			(2,234)		(1,628)		—		(3,862)		—

Total 2023 restructuring charges	Total 2023 restructuring charges		(10,284)		(12,794)		(59,118)		(82,196)		—

Total 2023 restructuring charges

Total 2023 restructuring charges
Q1 FY2024 Activity
Q2 FY2024 Activity

Total 2024 restructuring charges
Total 2024 restructuring charges
Total 2024 restructuring charges
Total cumulative charges
Estimate to Complete	Estimate to Complete		$	9,216	$	22,706	$	15,882	$	47,804	$	5,000

Facility and equipment sales to date (gain / cash proceeds)

Facility and equipment sales to date (gain / cash proceeds)

Facility and equipment sales to date (gain / cash proceeds)

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(1)The above table represents the upper range of anticipated charges during the duration of the project.

Unallocated

For the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation, consisted primarily of corporate overhead costs totaling ~~$13,982~~$14,814 compared to ~~$13,405~~$14,630 in the prior year quarter; for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, unallocated amounts totaled ~~$42,388~~$28,721 compared to ~~$39,724~~$28,406 in the prior year period. The increase in both the current quarter and ~~nine~~six month periods, compared to their respective comparable prior year periods, primarily relates to ~~increased incentive~~increases in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) expenses driven by the increase in Griffon's share price, partially offset by a decrease in other compensation related expenses.

Strategic review

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and ~~equity compensation, medical claims,~~2023, we incurred strategic review expenses of $2,676 ($1,997, net of tax) and ~~travel expenses.~~$6,190 ($4,658, net of tax), respectively, and during the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred strategic review expenses of $7,334 ($5,497, net of tax) and $14,422 ($10,880, net of tax), respectively, primarily for retention payments and other associated costs related to the strategic review process that concluded in April 2023.

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Proxy expenses

During the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024, we did not incur any non-recurring proxy expenses. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2023, ~~we incurred $568~~non-recurring proxy expenses of $614 ($~~435,~~471, net of tax) and ~~$2,685~~$2,117 ($~~2,059,~~1,624, net of tax) ~~of proxy expenses (including legal and advisory fees)~~, respectively, were recorded in SG&A, ~~respectively. During the quarter~~ and ~~nine months ended June 30, 2023, proxy expenses~~ related to a settlement entered into with a shareholder that had submitted a slate of director nominees. During nine months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred $6,952 of proxy expenses (including legal and advisory fees) in unallocated amounts as a result of a proxy contest initiated by a shareholder which was completed at the shareholder meeting on February 17, 2022. In the three months ended June 30, 2022, we did not incur any proxy expenses.

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Segment Depreciation and Amortization

~~Segment~~For the three months ended March 31, 2024, segment depreciation and amortization of $14,943 decreased ~~$2,021 and increased $3,007 for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2023, respectively,~~$2,171 compared to $17,114 in the prior year ~~periods.~~quarter, and for the six months ended March 31, 2024, segment depreciation and amortization of $29,633 decreased $4,454 compared to $34,087 in the prior year period. The decrease in both the ~~current quarter~~three and six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024, primarily relates to fully depreciated assets and the write-down of certain fixed assets at several manufacturing facilities in connection with CPP's restructuring activities. The increase for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 primarily relate to depreciation and amortization on assets placed in service, including a full period of Hunter assets, partially offset by fully depreciated assets and the write-down of certain fixed assets at several manufacturing facilities in connection with CPP's restructuring activities.

Other Income (Expense)

Provision for income taxes

During the quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a tax provision of ~~$29,248~~$24,430 on income before taxes ~~from continuing operations~~ of ~~$78,453,~~$88,573, compared to a tax ~~provision~~benefit of ~~$23,268~~$27,904 on ~~income~~a loss before taxes ~~from continuing operations~~ of ~~$76,050~~$90,159 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included strategic review costs ~~(retention~~- retention and ~~other)~~other of ~~$5,812~~$2,676 ($~~4,378,~~1,997, net of tax), restructuring charges of ~~$3,862~~$2,401 ($~~2,831,~~1,769, net of tax), ~~special dividend ESOP~~gain on sale of building of $11 ($9, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $390. The prior year quarter results included strategic review - retention and other of $6,190 ($4,658, net of tax); restructuring charges of ~~$9,042~~$78,334 ($~~6,936,~~58,529, net of tax)~~, proxy costs~~; intangible asset impairment charges of ~~$568~~$100,000 ($~~435,~~74,256, net of tax); proxy expenses of $614 ($471, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $8,723. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 27.9% and 29.5%, respectively.

During the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a tax provision of $42,395 on income before taxes of $148,715, compared to a tax benefit of $8,586 on a loss before taxes of $22,139 in the comparable prior year period. The six month period ended March 31, 2024 included restructuring charges of $14,801 ($10,982, net of tax); strategic review - retention and other of $7,334 ($5,497, net of tax); gain on sale of building of $558 ($415, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of ~~$6,519.~~ $393. The ~~prior year quarter results~~six month period ended March 31, 2023 included restructuring charges of ~~$5,909~~$78,334 ($~~4,359,~~58,529, net of tax)~~, fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold of $2,700 ($2,005, net of tax), strategic~~; Strategic review - retention and other of ~~$3,220~~$14,422 ($~~2,416,~~10,880, net of tax); debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax), and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $913. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were 28.1% and 28.6%, respectively.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a tax provision of $20,662 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $56,314, compared to a tax provision of $55,119 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $182,765 in the prior year period. The nine months ended June 30, 2023 included a gain on the sale of a building of $10,852 ($8,323, net of tax)~~, strategic review costs (retention and other) of $20,234 ($15,258, net of tax), restructuring charges of $82,196 ($61,360, net of tax), special dividend ESOP charges of $9,042 ($6,936, net of tax),~~; intangible asset impairment charges of $100,000 ($74,256, net of tax),; proxy expenses of ~~$2,685~~$2,117 ($~~2,059,~~1,624, net of tax); and discrete tax and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $2,537. The nine months ended June 30, 2022 included restructuring charges of $12,391 ($9,185, net of tax), acquisition costs of $9,303 ($8,149, net of tax), proxy costs of $6,952 ($5,359, net of tax), fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold of $5,401 ($4,012, net of tax), strategic review - retention and other of $3,220 ($2,416, net of tax), debt extinguishment, net, of $5,287 ($4,022, net of tax), and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $661.$9,056. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023 were 27.9% and ~~2022 were both 28.9%.~~29.4%, respectively.

Stock-based compensation

For the quarters ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ stock based compensation expense, which includes ~~expenses~~expense for both restricted stock grants and the ESOP, totaled ~~$15,252~~$6,257 and ~~$6,019,~~$6,593, respectively. For the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, ~~and 2022,~~ stock based compensation expense totaled ~~$28,587~~$12,674 and ~~$15,978,~~$13,335, respectively.

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Comprehensive income (loss)

For the quarter ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $4,896 included a loss of $7,199 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian and Canadian Dollars, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; partially offset by a $531 benefit from pension amortization and a $1,772 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of ~~$315~~$2,613 included a gain of ~~$2,309~~$334 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro and British Pound, partially offset by the weakening of Australian Dollars, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; a $746 benefit from pension amortization; and a $1,533 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $5,579 included a gain of $3,039 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound and ~~Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; a $747 benefit from pension amortization; and a $2,741 loss on cash flow hedges.~~

~~For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $14,177 included a loss of $17,823 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to~~Australian Dollars partially offset by the weakening of ~~the Euro,~~ Canadian ~~and Australian~~ Dollars, ~~and British Pound,~~ all in comparison to the US Dollar; a ~~$1,196~~$1,063 benefit from pension ~~amortization;~~amortization ; and a ~~$2,450~~$1,477 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2023, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of ~~$15,147~~$14,832 included a gain of ~~$14,580~~$12,271 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, Canadian and Australian Dollars and British Pound, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a ~~$2,355~~$1,608 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a ~~$1,788 loss on cash flow hedges.~~

For the nine months ended June 30, 2022, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $11,979 included a loss of $14,093 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, Canadian and Australian Dollars and British Pound, all in comparison to the US Dollar; a $2,004 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses; and a $110$953 gain on cash flow hedges.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On September 27, 2021, Griffon announced it was exploring strategic alternatives for its Defense Electronics segment, which consisted of Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics"), and on June 27, 2022, Griffon completed the sale of Telephonics to TTM for $330,000. Griffon classified the results of operations of the Telephonics business as a discontinued operation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and classified the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operation in the consolidated balance sheets. Accordingly, all references made to results and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are to Griffon's continuing operations unless noted otherwise.

At ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2022, Griffon's discontinued assets and liabilities includes the Company's obligation of $4,553 and $8,846, respectively, in connection with the sale of Telephonics primarily related to certain customary post-closing adjustments, primarily working capital and stay bonuses. At June 30, 2023, ~~and September 30, 2022,~~ Griffon’s liabilities for ~~Installations Services and other~~ discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims, income taxes, product liability, warranty and environmental reserves totaling ~~$8,357~~$7,994 and ~~$8,072,~~$11,798, respectively. Griffon's assets for discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims. There was no reported revenues or costs in the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 for discontinued operations.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

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 include 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 existing businesses and strategic acquisitions while managing its capital structure on both a short-term and long-term basis.

As of ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, the amount of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries was ~~$88,300. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds~~$69,900. Funds held outside the U.S.~~, and we do not currently anticipate that we will need funds generated from~~ may be subject to foreign ~~operations~~withholding taxes if repatriated to the U.S. Funds held outside the U.S. are typically used for foreign operating needs or reinvested to fund ~~our domestic operations. In the event we determine that funds from foreign operations~~expansion of existing non-U.S. businesses. The Company has accrued a deferred tax liability for withholding taxes on previously taxed earnings and profit (PTEP) which are ~~needed to fund operations in the U.S., we will be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes to repatriate these funds (unless applicable U.S. taxes have already been paid).~~not considered permanently reinvested.

Griffon's primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations, cash on hand and our ~~January 2025 five-year~~ secured ~~$400,000~~$500,000 revolving credit facility ("Revolver").~~At June 30, 2023, $300,493~~, which matures in August 2028. During the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated $185,860 of ~~revolver capacity was~~net cash from operating activities and, as of March 31, 2024, the Company had $317,538 available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing under the ~~Credit Agreement and we~~Revolver. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of ~~$151,790.~~$123,030 at March 31, 2024.

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


Cash Flows from Operations	Cash Flows from Operations	For the Nine Months Ended June 30,				Cash Flows from Operations	For the Six Months Ended March 31,
		2023		2022
	2024							2024	2023
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In):	Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In):					Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In):
Operating activities	Operating activities	$	309,003	$	(65,001)
Investing activities	Investing activities	(10,911)		(574,256)
Financing activities	Financing activities	(262,560)		513,762

Cash flows provided by operating activities ~~from continuing operations~~ for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 was ~~$309,003~~$185,860 compared to ~~cash used in continuing operations of $65,001~~$161,636 in the prior year period. The variance was due to increased cash generated from operations ~~at HBP~~ and a decrease in net working capital across all businesses, primarily inventory, ~~and~~partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable.

Cash flows used in investing activities ~~from continuing operations~~ is primarily comprised of capital expenditures and ~~business acquisitions as well as~~ proceeds from the sale of businesses, investments and property, plant and equipment. During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $10,911 compared to $574,256 in the prior year period. In the current quarter,~~March 31, 2024, cash flows used in investing activities ~~from continuing operations~~was $32,017 compared to $2,571 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in investing activities in the current period primarily consisted of capital expenditures of $33,289, partially offset by proceeds totaling $1,272 primarily from the sale of a building. In the prior year period, cash flows used in investing activities consisted of capital expenditures of $11,837 and a working capital adjustment payment of $2,568 related to the sale of Telephonics, ~~and capital expenditures of $20,183,~~ partially offset by proceeds totaling ~~$11,840~~$11,834, primarily from the sale of a building. In the prior year quarter, cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations primarily consisted of a $851,464 payment to acquire Hunter on January 24, 2022 and capital expenditures of $33,516, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of Telephonics on June 27, 2022 totaling $295,712 and proceeds from the sale of investments totaling $14,923.

During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, cash used in financing activities ~~from continuing operations~~ totaled ~~$262,560~~$132,043 compared to ~~cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations of $513,762~~$99,631 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in financing activities ~~from continuing operations~~ in the current period consisted of ~~net repayments of long-term debt of $36,686, primarily related to the Revolver and the payoff of AMES UK loans,~~ the purchase of ~~treasury~~ shares of common stock in connection with the board authorized share repurchase ~~board~~ program and the purchase of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock totaling ~~$98,350~~$222,421 and the payment of dividends of ~~$127,372.~~

$21,676, partially offset by net proceeds of long-term debt of $112,316, primarily related to the Revolver. Cash ~~provided by~~flows used in financing activities ~~from continuing operations~~ in the prior year period consisted primarily of net ~~proceeds from~~repayments of long-term debt of ~~$556,431, partially offset by financing costs of $17,065,~~$73,691, purchases of ~~treasury shares~~common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock of ~~$10,886~~$12,989 and the payment of dividends of $14,906. During the prior year comparable period Griffon prepaid $300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Term Loan B and recognized a $6,296 charge related to the write-off of capitalized debt issuance costs. Furthermore, during the prior year period, Griffon purchased $15,225 of its 2028 Senior Notes in the open market at a weighted average discount of 92.19% of par and recognized a net gain of $1,009 on the early extinguishment.$12,824.

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During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023, 365,739~~March 31, 2024, 595,929 shares, with a market value of ~~$12,881,~~$34,326, or ~~$35.22~~$57.60 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, 2023, an additional 3,066 shares, with a market value of $108, or $35.31 per share, were withheld from common stock issued upon the vesting of restricted stock units to settle employee taxes due upon vesting.

During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, the Board of Directors approved and paid two quarterly cash dividends of ~~$0.10~~$0.15 per ~~share each and one quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per~~ share. ~~Additionally, on April 19, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, paid on May 19, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 9, 2023.~~ 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 August 1,~~

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During 2023, the Board of Directors approved two quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per share and two quarterly cash dividends of $0.125 per share, totaling $0.45. Additionally, on April 19, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a ~~quarterly~~special cash dividend of ~~$0.125~~$2.00 per share, ~~payable~~paid on ~~September 14,~~May 19, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on ~~August 23,~~May 9, 2023. ~~During 2022, the Company declared and paid regular cash dividends totaling $0.36 per share, or $0.09 per share each quarter. Additionally, on June 27, 2022,~~

On May 7, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a ~~special~~quarterly cash dividend of ~~$2.00~~$0.15 per share, ~~paid~~payable on ~~July~~June 20, ~~2022~~2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 29, 2024.

On April 19, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $200,000 increase to Griffon's share repurchase program to $257,955 from the prior unused board authorizations from August 3, 2016 and August 1, 2018 of $57,955. ~~Under~~Also, on November 15, 2023, Griffon announced that the ~~authorized~~Board of Directors approved an additional increase of $200,000 to its share repurchase ~~program,~~authorization. Share repurchases during the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program or issuer tender offer, or in privately negotiated transactions. During both the quarter and ninesix months ended ~~June 30, 2023, Griffon purchased 2,541,932~~March 31, 2024 totaled 3,437,878 shares of common stock, ~~under these repurchase programs,~~ for a total of ~~$85,361,~~$187,024, or ~~$33.58~~an average of $54.40 per share. This includes the repurchase of 1,500,000 shares repurchased by the Company on February 20, 2024 pursuant to a stock purchase and cooperation agreement executed by the Company and Voss Value Master Fund, L.P., Voss Value-Oriented Special Situations Fund, L.P and four separately managed accounts of which Voss Capital, LLC is the investment manager, in a private transaction. The purchase price per share ~~excluding excise taxes.~~was $65.50, for an aggregate purchase price of $98,250. As of ~~June 30, 2023, $172,594 remains~~March 31, 2024, $120,158 remained under these Board authorized repurchase programs. ~~In connection with~~During the ~~share repurchases,~~six months ended and as of March 31, 2024, $1,411 and $2,712, respectively, were accrued for excise taxes ~~totaling $647 was accrued as of June 30, 2023.~~for share repurchases.

During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~June 30,~~March 31, 2024 and 2023, cash used in discontinued operations from operating activities of ~~$2,799~~$3,273 and $2,598, respectively, primarily related to the settling of certain liabilities and environmental costs associated with DE and the former Installations Services businesses. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022, cash provided by discontinued operations from operating activities of $26,889 primarily related to DE operations and the settling of certain liabilities and environmental costs associated with the former Installations Services business. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022, Cash used by discontinued operations from investing activities of $2,627 related to DE operations capital expenditures.costs.


Cash and Equivalents and Debt	Cash and Equivalents and Debt	June 30,		September 30,		Cash and Equivalents and Debt	March 31,		September 30,
		2023		2022
	2024							2024		2023
Cash and equivalents	Cash and equivalents	$	151,790	$	120,184
Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt	Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt	10,043		12,653
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	1,536,415		1,560,998
Debt discount/premium and issuance costs	Debt discount/premium and issuance costs	18,861		21,909
Total debt	Total debt	1,565,319		1,595,560
Debt, net of cash and equivalents	Debt, net of cash and equivalents	$	1,413,529	$	1,475,376

During 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $1,000,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022. In connection with the issuance and exchange of the 2028 Senior Notes, Griffon capitalized $16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which is being amortized over the term of such notes.

On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended and restated its Credit Agreement (as amended, "Credit Agreement"). The amendment increased the maximum borrowing availability on its revolving credit facility from $400,000 to $500,000 (the "Revolver") and extended the maturity date of the Revolver from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028. In the event the 2028 Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced, or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolver will mature on December 1, 2027. The amendment also modified certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including increasing the letter of credit sub-facility under the Revolver from $100,000 to $125,000 and increasing the customary accordion feature from a minimum of $375,000 to a minimum of $500,000. The Revolver also includes a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000.

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plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 2.00% (7.22% at March 31, 2024); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 1.00% (9.50% at March 31, 2024).

On January 24, 2022, Griffon amended and restated its ~~Revolving~~ Credit ~~Facility (as amended, "Credit Agreement")~~Agreement to provide for a new $800,000 Term Loan B facility, due January 24, 2029, in addition to ~~its $400,000 Revolver, and replaced LIBOR with SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate).~~the Revolver. The Term Loan B accrues interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a credit adjustment spread with a floor of 0.50%, and a spread of 2.25% ~~(7.64%~~(7.70% as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). The ~~Original Issue Discount for the~~ Term Loan B was issued at 99.75%. of par value. In connection with this amendment, Griffon capitalized $15,466 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which are being amortized over the term of the loan.

The Term Loan B facility requires nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds starting with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and a final balloon payment due at maturity. At September 30, 2023, Griffon's secured leverage remained below the threshold set forth in the Credit Agreement that would, if exceeded, require Griffon to make an additional payment, and therefore no additional annual principal payment was required. Term Loan B borrowings may generally be repaid without penalty but may not be re-borrowed. During 2023 and 2022, Griffon prepaid $25,000 and $300,000, respectively, aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan B, which permanently reduced the outstanding balance. In connection with the prepayment of the Term Loan B, Griffon recognized a charge of $437 and $6,296 ~~charge~~ on the prepayment of ~~debt; $5,575 related to the write-off~~debt in 2023 and 2022, respectively. The charges were comprised of write-offs of underwriting fees and other expenses of $386 and $5,575 for 2023 and 2022, respectively, and the original issue discount of $51 and $721 ~~of the original issuer discount.~~for 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Term Loan B facility is subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that apply to the Revolver (as described below), but is not subject to any financial maintenance covenants. Term Loan B borrowings are secured by the same collateral as the Revolver on an equal and ratable basis. The fair value of the Term Loan B facility approximated ~~$487,550~~$459,574 on ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs). At ~~June 30, 2023, $7,769~~March 31, 2024, $6,378 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred remained to be amortized. At March 31, 2024, $459,000 of the Term Loan B was outstanding.

At June 30, 2023 the Revolver's maximum borrowing availability was $400,000 with a maturity date of March 22, 2025. The Revolver included a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $100,000 and a multi-currency sub-facility with a limit of of $200,000. The Revolver and Term Loan B contained a customary accordion feature that permitted us to request, subject to each lender's consent, an incremental amount that can be borrowed by up to the greater of $375,000 or an amount based on the senior secured leverage ratio.

During 2022, Griffon replaced the Revolver GBP LIBOR benchmark rate with a Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA"). Borrowings under the Revolver may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a SOFR, SONIA or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.50% (6.75% at June 30, 2023), SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.50% (6.46% at June 30, 2023) and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.50% (8.75% at June 30, 2023). The Revolver 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. Both the Revolver and Term Loan B 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, 2023, there were $86,705 of outstanding borrowings under the Revolver; outstanding standby letters of credit were $12,802; and $300,493 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

~~Griffon has one finance~~On September 28, 2023, the Company closed on the exercise of its lease ~~outstanding for real estate~~purchase option, as permitted under the lease agreement, to acquire ownership of the manufacturing facility located in Ocala, ~~Florida.~~Florida for a cash purchase price of $23,207. The Ocala lease ~~matures~~had a maturity date in 2025 and ~~bears~~bore interest at a fixed rate of approximately 5.6%. As a result of exercising the purchase option, the Company no longer has any future lease obligations related to this real estate. The ~~Ocala, Florida~~remaining lease contains a five-year renewal option. At June 30, 2023, $12,056 was outstanding. During 2022, the financing lease on the Troy, Ohio location expired. The lease bore interest at a rate of approximately 5.0%, was secured by a mortgage on the real estate, which was guaranteed by Griffon, and had a one dollar buyout at the end of the lease. Griffon exercised the one dollar buyout option in November 2021.liability balance relates to finance equipment leases. Refer to Note ~~21- Leases~~20-Leases for further details.

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In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 ~~($11,334 as of June 30, 2023)~~ revolving credit facility. Effective in December ~~2022,~~2023, the facility was amended to replace ~~LIBOR (USD) with~~ the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate with the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("~~CDOR"~~CORRA"). The facility accrues interest at ~~CDOR~~CORRA or the Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate ~~(CDN)~~ plus 1.3% per annum ~~(6.57%~~(6.30% using ~~CDOR~~CORRA and ~~6.32%~~6.35% using the Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate ~~CDN~~ as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). The revolving facility matures in December ~~2023,~~2024, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity. At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($~~11,334~~11,039 as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024) available.

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In July 2018, the AMES Companies UK Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively, ~~"AMES~~"Ames UK") entered into a GBP 14,000 term loan, GBP 4,000 mortgage loan and GBP 5,000 revolver, which matured in July 2023. Prior to maturity, on June 30, 2023, AMES UK paid off and cancelled the GBP 14,000 term loan and GBP 4,000 mortgage ~~loan that were entered into in July 2018 and further amended in January 2022 and that were maturing in July 2023.~~loan. The payoff amounts were GBP ~~7,525($~~7,525 ($9,543) and GBP ~~2,451($~~2,451 ($3,108), ~~for~~respectively. Upon maturity in July 2023, the ~~term loan~~GBP 5,000 revolver had no balance and ~~mortgage loan, respectively.~~was not renewed.

In ~~July 2018, The AMES UK entered into a GBP 5,000 revolving facility that accrues interest at the Bank of England Base Rate plus 3.25% (8.25% as of June 30, 2023) and expires~~February 2024, Griffon repaid in July 2023. The revolver had no outstanding balance as of June 30, 2023. The revolver is secured by substantially all the assets of AMES UK and its subsidiaries, and subjects Ames UK to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.

~~Other long-term debt primarily consists of~~full a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development ~~Authority, with the~~Authority. The balance ~~consisting~~in other long-term debt consists primarily of finance leases.

At ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of its credit and loan agreements. Gross Debt to EBITDA (Leverage), as calculated in accordance with the definition in the Credit Agreement, was ~~2.6x~~2.8x at ~~June 30, 2023.~~March 31, 2024.

Capital Resource Requirements

On May 3, 2023, in response to changing market conditions, Griffon announced that its CPP segment will expand its global sourcing strategy to include long handled tools, material handling, and wood storage and organization product lines. By transitioning these product lines to an asset-light structure, CPP’s operations will be better positioned to serve customers with a more flexible and cost-effective sourcing model that leverages supplier relationships around the world, while improving its competitive positioning in a post-pandemic marketplace. These actions will be essential to CPP achieving 15% EBITDA margins, while enhancing free cash flow through improved working capital and significantly lower capital expenditures. For additional information, see CPP reportable segments discussion.

Griffon's debt requirements include principal on our outstanding debt, most notably our Senior Notes totaling $974,775 payable in 2028 and related annual interest payments of approximately ~~$57,246,~~$56,050, a Term Loan B facility maturing in 2029 with an outstanding balance of ~~$490,000~~$459,000 on ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and Revolver maturing in ~~2025~~2028 with an outstanding balance of ~~$86,705.~~$169,500. The Term Loan B accrues interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a credit adjustment spread with a floor of 0.50%, and a current spread of 2.25% ~~(7.64%~~(7.70% as of ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024). Additionally, the Term Loan B facility requires quarterly payments of $2,000 and a balloon payment due at maturity. For the Revolver, interest is payable on borrowings at either a SOFR, SONIA or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of ~~1.50% (6.75%~~2.00% (7.43% at ~~June 30, 2023),~~March 31, 2024); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of ~~1.50% (6.46%~~2.00% (7.22% at ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of ~~0.50% (8.75%~~1.00% (9.50% at ~~June 30, 2023)~~March 31, 2024).

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Customers

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~~six months ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, our largest customer, The Home Depot, represented ~~12%~~11% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue, ~~16%~~14% of CPP's revenue and 9%8% 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by Clopay Corporation, The AMES Companies, Inc., Clopay AMES Holding Corp., ClosetMaid LLC, AMES Hunter Holdings Corporation, Hunter Fan Company, 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~~March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 and ~~September 30, 2022 and~~ for the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 and for the year ended September 30, ~~2022.~~2023. 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,~~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~~non-

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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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Summarized Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)


		For the Nine Months Ended				For the Year Ended
		June 30, 2023				September 30, 2022
		Parent Company		Guarantor Companies		Parent Company		Guarantor Companies
	For the Six Months Ended										For the Six Months Ended		For the Year Ended
	March 31, 2024										March 31, 2024		September 30, 2023
	Parent Company									Parent Company	Guarantor Companies	Parent Company	Guarantor Companies
Net sales	Net sales	$	—	$	1,699,854	$	—	$	2,301,215
Gross profit	Gross profit	$	—	$	586,790	$	—	$	752,982
Income (loss) from operations	Income (loss) from operations	$	(30,357)	$	132,770	$	(43,492)	$	(127,982)
Equity in earnings of Guarantor subsidiaries	Equity in earnings of Guarantor subsidiaries	$	68,115	$	—	$	(184,618)	$	—
Net income (loss)	Net income (loss)	$	(48,192)	$	68,115	$	(74,423)	$	(184,618)

Summarized Balance Sheet Information


		For the Nine Months Ended				For the Year Ended
		As of March 31, 2024
		June 30, 2023				September 30, 2022
		As of March 31, 2024
		Parent Company		Guarantor Companies		Parent Company		Guarantor Companies
		As of March 31, 2024
		Parent Company
		Parent Company
		Parent Company
Current assets
Current assets
Current assets	Current assets	$	65,834	$	797,034	$	49,238	$	915,329
Non-current assets	Non-current assets	12,112		1,303,079		15,571		1,393,864
Non-current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Total assets
Total assets	Total assets	$	77,946	$	2,100,113	$	64,809	$	2,309,193

Current liabilities	Current liabilities	$	70,340	$	234,890	$	78,635	$	275,165

Current liabilities

Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term debt	Long-term debt	1,524,641		11,690		1,538,235		12,886
Other liabilities	Other liabilities	4,106		287,781		4,331		322,224
Other liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities	Total liabilities	$	1,599,087	$	534,361	$	1,621,201	$	610,275
Total liabilities
Total liabilities

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, ~~2022.~~2023.

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, ~~2022.~~2023. 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

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~~“Griffon”~~ “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,” "achieves", “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “explores,” “opportunities,” the negative of these expressions, use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.These risks and uncertainties include, among others:current economic conditions and uncertainties in the housing, credit and capital markets; Griffon’s ability to achieve expected savings and improved operational results from cost control, restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives (including, in particular, the expanded CPP global outsourcing strategy announced in May ~~2023;~~2023); the ability to identify and successfully consummate, and integrate, value-adding acquisition ~~opportunities);~~opportunities; increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product markets, and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements and innovations; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as steel, resin ~~wood~~ and ~~steel,~~wood, components or purchased finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events or military conflicts that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including inflation, interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating companies; possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy; effects of possible IT system failures, data breaches or cyber-attacks; the impact of COVID-19, or some other future pandemic, on the U.S. and the global economy, including business disruptions, reductions in employment and an increase in business and operating facility failures, specifically among our customers and suppliers; Griffon’s ability to service and refinance its debt; and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including, without limitation, changes in tax laws. 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, ~~2022.~~2023. Such statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, as previously disclosed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Griffon undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Such statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, as previously disclosed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 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.

Griffon's amended and restated Credit Agreement references a benchmark rate with SONIA or SOFR. In addition, certain other of Griffon’s credit facilities have ~~a LIBOR and~~ BBSY (Bank Bill Swap Rate) ~~based~~and CORRA (Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average) (based variable interest rate. Due to the current and expected level of borrowings under these facilities, a 100 basis point change in SONIA, SOFR, BBSY, or ~~LIBOR~~CORRA 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, Ireland, New Zealand 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.

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Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

Management's Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure 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.

SEC guidance permits the exclusion of an evaluation of the effectiveness of a registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as they relate to the internal control over financial reporting for an acquired business during the first year following such acquisition. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this Report, the Company acquired Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter"). The acquisition represents approximately 9.0% of the Company's consolidated revenue for the year ended September 30, 2022, and approximately 31.0% of the Company's consolidated assets at September 30, 2022. Management's evaluation and conclusion as to the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 excludes any evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Hunter. Griffon expects to include the internal controls with respect to Hunter operations in its assessment of the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of fiscal year 2023. 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.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the three months ended ~~June 30, 2023~~March 31, 2024 that have 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.

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 in Item 1A to Part I in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, ~~2022,~~2023, 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 following risk factor should also be considered:~~

~~The expansion of CPP’s global sourcing strategy may not achieve its intended results.~~

On May 3, 2023, in response to changing market conditions, Griffon announced that its CPP segment will expand its global sourcing strategy to include long handled tools, material handling, and wood storage and organization product lines. This expansion of CPP’s global sourcing strategy will increase Griffon’s exposure to certain other risks to which it is subject, including those related to the procurement of products from third party suppliers, many of whom are located in China and other foreign jurisdictions. Griffon will also be subject to unique risks associated with the implementation of CPP’s expanded global sourcing strategy, including potential negative effects relating to the closing of domestic manufacturing facilities and the related

termination of employees. There is a risk that CPP’s ability to provide products to its customers will be disrupted as CPP increases its reliance on third party suppliers and expands its distribution system for products manufactured by third parties. CPP may also not realize the proceeds it expects from the sale of facilities that will no longer be used by CPP.

CPP’s expanded global sourcing strategy may increase its exposure to cybersecurity risks, as discussed in the risk factor titled “Griffon’s operations and reputation may be adversely impacted if our information technology (IT) systems, or the IT systems of third parties with whom we do business, fail to perform adequately or if we or such third parties are the subject of a data breach or cyber-attack” that appears in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2022.

CPP’s expanded global sourcing strategy is designed to better position CPP to serve customers with a more flexible and cost-effective sourcing model that leverages supplier relationships around the world, which is in turn expected to improve CPP’s competitive positioning. There is no guarantee that the restructuring will achieve these intended results.

Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Period
(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)
(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, 2023 — $ — —
May 1 - 31, 2023 1,285,353 (2) $ 31.52 1,285,353
June 1 - 30, 2023 1,256,579 (2) $ 35.69 1,256,579
Total 2,541,932 $ 33.58 2,541,932 $ 172,594


Period	(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)		(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)
January 1 - 31, 2024	478,079	(2)	$	60.20	145,227
February 1 - 29, 2024	1,589,766	(3)	$	65.22	1,578,197
March 1 - 31, 2024	110,279	(4)	$	69.24	80,000
Total	2,178,124		$	64.32	1,803,424	$	120,158

1.On April 19, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved a ~~$200,000~~$200,000 increase to its share repurchase program to $257,955 from the prior unused authorization of $57,955. On November 15, 2023, Griffon announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional increase of $200,000 to its share repurchase authorization. Under the share repurchase program, the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program or issuer tender offer, or in privately negotiated transactions. As of ~~June 30, 2023, $172,594~~March 31, 2024, $120,158 remained available for the purchase of common stock under board authorized programs. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Liquidity."

2.~~Shares were~~Includes (a) 145,227 shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to ~~share repurchase plans~~a stock buyback plan authorized by the Company's Board of ~~Directors.~~Directors; and (b) 332,852 shares acquired by the Company from holders of restricted stock upon vesting of the restricted stock, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations of the holders.

3.Includes (a) 78,197 shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to a stock buyback plan authorized by the Company's Board of Directors; (b) 11,569 shares acquired by the Company from holders of restricted stock upon vesting of the restricted stock, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations of the holders; and (c) the purchase, on February 20, 2024, of 1,500,000 shares pursuant to a stock purchase and cooperation agreement executed between the Company and Voss Value Master Fund, L.P., Voss Value-Oriented Special Situations Fund, L.P and four separately managed accounts of which Voss Capital, LLC is the investment manager, in a private transaction. The purchase price per share under the stock purchase and cooperation agreement was $65.50, for an aggregate purchase price of $98,250.

4.Includes (a) 80,000 shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to a stock buyback plan authorized by the Company's Board of Directors; and (b) 30,279 shares acquired by the Company from holders of restricted stock upon vesting of the restricted stock, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations of the holders.

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures

None

Item 5 Other Information

~~Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement~~

On August 1, 2023, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries amended its credit agreement to increase the size of its revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) from $400 million to $500 million and extend the maturity of the Revolving Facility to August 1, 2028. However, if the Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolving Facility will mature on December 1, 2027.Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

The other parties to the credit agreement are Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, among others. We refer to the amended credit agreement as the “Amended Credit Agreement.” The Amended Credit Agreement also provides for a senior secured term loan facility (the “Term B Facility” and, together with the Revolving Facility, the “Credit Facilities”), due January 24, 2029.

~~The Amended Credit Agreement modifies certain other provisions of the Revolving Facility, as described below.~~

The Amended Credit Agreement provides for commitments under the Revolving Facility in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million (increased from $400 million), and includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $125 million (increased from $100 million) and a foreign currency sub-facility of $200 million.

The Amended Credit Agreement contains a customary accordion feature that permits the Company to increase the Revolving Facility commitment, and/or incur additional Term B Facility loans, by up to an aggregate amount equal to the greater of (i) $500 million and (ii) an amount such that the consolidated senior secured net leverage ratio does not exceed 3.5x. The consent of each individual affected lender is required to increase such lender’s commitment or loan under the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement also permits the Company to refinance loans under the Amended Credit Agreement, subject to customary conditions.

Borrowings under the Revolving Facility may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time, subject to final maturity of the Revolving Facility or the occurrence of an event of default under the Amended Credit Agreement. The Term B Facility is subject to nominal quarterly amortization of principal equal to 1.00% per annum of the aggregate principal amount of all Term B Loans. Amounts repaid or prepaid in respect of Term B Loans may not be reborrowed. The maturity date of the Revolving Facility has been extended to August 1, 2028 (from March 22, 2025); except that if the Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, then the Revolving Facility will mature on December 1, 2027. The Term B Facility matures on January 24, 2029.

The Amended Credit Agreement also contains mandatory prepayment provisions triggered upon the receipt of net cash proceeds from certain dispositions of property and assets (subject to certain exceptions and reinvestment rights), Extraordinary Receipts (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) (subject to certain reinvestment rights), proceeds of indebtedness not permitted to be incurred under the Amended Credit Agreement and based on excess cash flow (for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2023, 50% of such excess cash flow, with step-downs to 25% and 0% upon achieving certain consolidated senior secured net leverage ratios). The amount of the net cash proceeds of any of the foregoing will be applied to the prepayment of loans under the Term B Facility first, and then to corresponding permanent reductions in commitments under the Revolving Facility. The Term B Loans can generally be prepaid without penalty.

Interest is payable on the outstanding aggregate principal amount of each Credit Facility at a SOFR benchmark rate, or at a Base Rate benchmark rate, in either case plus an applicable margin, which will fluctuate based on our financial performance. Current margins for borrowings under the Revolving Facility are 2.00% for SOFR loans and 1.00% for Base Rate loans, and current margins for borrowings under the Term B Facility are 2.25% for SOFR loans and 1.25% for Base Rate loans.

~~The Term B Facility does not contain any financial maintenance covenants. The Revolving Facility contains the following three financial maintenance tests:~~

•~~A maximum consolidated leverage ratio that is calculated as a ratio of consolidated net funded debt to consolidated EBITDA. This ratio is set at 5:50:1.00.~~

•~~A maximum consolidated senior secured leverage ratio that is calculated as a ratio of consolidated senior secured funded debt to consolidated EBITDA. This ratio is set at 3.50:1.00.~~

•~~A minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio that is calculated as a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense. This ratio is set at 2.00:1.00.~~

Capital expenditures are subject to a $100 million cap for each fiscal year, and the Company is permitted to carry forward 100% of unused amounts to the next succeeding fiscal year and 50% of unused amounts to the second next succeeding fiscal year.

Other material terms of the Term B Facility and the Revolving Facility include customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. A financial maintenance covenant default under the Revolving Facility does not trigger an event of default under the Term B Facility unless a majority of the revolving lenders terminate the commitments under the Revolving Facility and accelerate the revolving loans. The Company is subject to certain customary negative covenants which include restrictions on indebtedness, liens, restricted payments and investments.

Under our existing guaranty and collateral agreement, borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our material domestic subsidiaries, and are secured on a first priority basis by (i) substantially all assets (except real estate and fixtures) of the Company and its material domestic subsidiaries, and (ii) a pledge of not greater than 65% of the

~~equity interest in each of our material, first-tier foreign subsidiaries. None of our foreign subsidiaries guarantee our obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement.~~

As of June 30, 2023, there were $86.7 million of outstanding borrowings, and $12.8 million of outstanding letters of credit, under the Revolving Facility; and $490 million of outstanding borrowings under the Term B Facility.

A copy of the Amended Credit Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The foregoing description of the Amended Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amended Credit Agreement.

~~Insider Trading Arrangements~~

During the fiscal quarter ended ~~June 30, 2023,~~March 31, 2024, none of our directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any ~~‘non-Rule~~“non-Rule 10b5-1 trading ~~arrangement”~~arrangement.”

Amendment and Restatement of Employment Agreements and Severance Agreements with Named Executive Officers

Our Compensation Committee undertook a comprehensive review of our employment agreements with Ronald J. Kramer (our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) and Robert F. Mehmel (our President and Chief Operating Officer), and our severance arrangements with Brian G. Harris (our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) and Seth L. Kaplan (our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary) (collectively, the “NEO Agreements”). Following this review, each NEO Agreement was amended and restated in its entirety. The material changes are summarized below.

The definition of “Change in Control” in each NEO Agreement was amended to align the definition across the NEO Agreements, such that “Change in Control” includes the following events:(i) the acquisition of 30% or more of Griffon’s common stock; (ii) a change in a majority of the current Griffon Board of Directors (the “Incumbent Board”) that is not approved by a majority of the Incumbent Board; (iii) completion of a business combination involving Griffon or a sale of all or substantially all of Griffon’s assets, unless certain conditions are satisfied; or (iv) approval by the stockholders of Griffon of a complete liquidation or dissolution of Griffon. The Griffon Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”) was also amended to incorporate the foregoing definition, except that “20%” is used in lieu of “30%” to align with the applicable threshold in the Equity Plan prior to this amendment.

Other material changes to the amended and restated NEO Agreements include: (i) clarifying that “Good Reason” includes any material diminution in status, office, title or reporting requirement, whether or not occurring solely as a result of Griffon ceasing to be a publicly traded entity or a Change in Control; (ii) providing that severance following a Change in Control will not be reduced by a decrease in the executive’s base salary or bonus after a Change in Control; (iii) requiring that any determination of Cause following a Change in Control must be approved by two-thirds of the applicable board of directors, after the executive has had a chance to address the board (with counsel present); and (iv) for the NEO Agreements with Messrs. Mehmel, Harris and Kaplan, removing Griffon’s unilateral right to terminate the NEO Agreement, upon a prescribed period of notice, without payment of severance.

The amended and restated NEO Agreements have also been revised to reflect the current structure of the cash bonus program in which the NEOs participate (the bonus program originally consisted of solely an annual cash bonus but was modified after the original NEO Agreements were in place to be split into an annual cash bonus and a long-term cash bonus), remove irrelevant legacy provisions, and incorporate prior amendments.

The foregoing is only a summary of the changes incorporated into the amended and restated NEO Agreements and the Equity Plan.This summary is qualified in its entirety by the actual amended and restated NEO Agreements and Amendment No. 2 to the Equity Plan, each of which is filed as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Item 6	Exhibits


10.1	~~First Amendment, dated August 1, 2023, to that Fifth Amended~~Stock Purchase and ~~Restated Credit~~Cooperation Agreement, dated ~~as of January 24, 2022,~~February 20, 2024, by and among Griffon Corporation, Travis W. Cocke, Voss Value Master Fund, L.P., Voss Value-Oriented Special Situations Fund, L.P. and ~~certain~~ four separately managed accounts of ~~its subsidiaries, Bank~~which Voss Capital, LLC is the investment manager, the names of ~~America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time~~which are set forth on Schedule I thereto (in corporated by reference to ~~time parties thereto.~~ Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 20, 2024 (Commission File No. 1-06620)).

10.2*	Griffon Corporation Director Compensation Program (adopted as of March 20, 2024).

10.3*	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement made as of May 8, 2024 by and between Griffon Corporation and Ronald J. Kramer.

10.4*	A mended and Restated Employment Agreement made as of May 8, 2024 by and between Griffon Corporation and Robert F. Mehmel.

10.5*	A mended and Restated Severance Agreement made as of May 8, 2024 by and between Griffon Corporation and Brian G. Harris.

10.6*	A mended and Restated Severance Agreement made as of May 8, 2024 by and between Griffon Corporation and Seth L. Kaplan.

10.7*	A mendment No. 1 to the Griffon Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, dated as of March 20, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Annex B to the Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Com mission on January 29, 2024 (Commission File No. 001-06620)).

10.8*	Amendment No. 2 to the Griffon Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, dated as of May 8, 2024.

31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32	Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document

104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
		* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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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: ~~August 2, 2023~~May 8, 2024

5951


	Average Life (Years)
Goodwill		$	250,711	N/A
Indefinite-lived intangibles (Hunter and Casablanca brands)	356,000	N/A
Definite-lived intangibles (Customer relationships)	260,000	20
Total goodwill and intangible assets		$	866,711


	At September 30, 2022		Hunter Acquisition (1)		At June 30, 2023
Consumer and Professional Products	$	144,537	$	(7,926)	$	136,611
Home and Building Products	191,253		—		191,253


Total	$	335,790	$	(7,926)	$	327,864
(1) The decrease is due to the final allocation of the purchase price for the Hunter acquisition primarily related to deferred taxes.


		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023										Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
		Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt (Premium)/Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense		Effective Interest Rate		Cash Interest		Amort. Debt Premium		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2028	(a)	6.0	%	$	14,013	$	(12)	$	505	$	14,506	6.0	%	$	14,340	$	(12)	$	516	$	14,844
Term Loan B due 2029	(b)	7.8	%	9,208		43		351		9,602		3.9	%	7,129		61		485		7,675
Revolver due 2025	(b)	Variable		905		—		123		1,028		Variable		1,056		—		123		1,179
Finance lease - real estate	(c)	5.6	%	168		—		—		168		5.6	%	187		—		—		187
Non US lines of credit	(d)	Variable		259		—		12		271		Variable		4		—		5		9
Non US term loans	(d)	Variable		—		—		—		—		Variable		141		—		9		150
Other long term debt	(e)	Variable		104		—		—		104		Variable		54		—		—		54
Capitalized interest				(38)		—		—		(38)				(76)		—		—		(76)
Totals				$	24,619	$	31	$	991	$	25,641			$	22,835	$	49	$	1,138	$	24,022


	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022			For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2022

Revenue		$	50,795	$	161,061
Cost of goods and services		39,059		125,208
Gross profit		11,736		35,853
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,114		26,423


Income from discontinued operations		5,622		9,430
Other income (expense):

Interest income, net		—		2
Gain on sale of business		108,949		108,949
Other, net		(1,114)		(604)
Total other income (expense)		107,835		108,347
Income from discontinued operations before taxes		$	113,457	$	117,777
Provision for income taxes		25,952		20,149
Income from discontinued operations		$	87,505	$	97,628