On March 17, 2011, in an unregistered offering through a private placement under Rule 144A, Griffon issued, at par, $550,000 of 7.125% Senior Notes due in 2018 (“Senior Notes”); interest is payable semi-annually. On August 9, 2011, Griffon exchanged all of the Senior Notes for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 via an exchange offer.
Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to pay down outstanding borrowings under a senior secured term loan facility and two senior secured revolving credit facilities of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and are subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. The fair value of the Senior Notes approximated $590,000 on December 31, 2012 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).
On March 18, 2011, Griffon entered into a five-year $200,000 Revolving Credit Facility (“Credit Agreement”), which included a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $50,000, a multi-currency sub-facility of $50,000 and a swingline sub-facility with a limit of $30,000. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time, subject to final maturity of the facility or the occurrence of a default or event of default under the Credit Agreement. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a LIBOR or base rate benchmark rate plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. The margins are 1.50% for base rate loans and 2.50% for LIBOR loans, in each case without a floor. The Credit Agreement has certain financial maintenance tests including a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The Credit Agreement also includes certain restrictions, such as limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness and liens and the making of restricted payments and investments. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries and are secured, on a first priority basis, by substantially all assets of the Company and the guarantors.
At December 31, 2012, there were $21,307 of standby letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement; $178,693 was available for borrowing at that date.
On December 21, 2009, Griffon issued $100,000 principal of 4% convertible subordinated notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). The initial conversion rate of the 2017 Notes was 67.0799 shares of Griffon’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, corresponding to an initial conversion price of $14.91 per share, a 23% conversion premium over the $12.12 closing price on December 15, 2009. When a cash dividend is declared that would result in an adjustment to the conversion ratio of less than 1%, any adjustment to the conversion ratio is deferred until the first to occur of (i) actual conversion, (ii) the 42nd trading day prior to maturity of the notes, and (iii) such time as the cumulative adjustment equals or exceeds 1%. As of December 31, 2012, aggregate dividends of $0.105 per share resulted in a cumulative change in the conversion rate of 1.1421%. As a result, the new conversion rate of the 2017 Notes was 67.8495 shares of Griffon’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, corresponding to an initial conversion price of $14.74 per share. Griffon used 8.75% as the nonconvertible debt-borrowing rate to discount the 2017 Notes and will amortize the debt discount through January 2017. At issuance, the debt component of the 2017 Notes was $75,437 and debt discount was $24,563. At December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, the 2017 Notes had a capital in excess of par component, net of tax, of $15,720. The fair value of the 2017 Notes approximated $107,000 on December 31, 2012 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).
On December 20, 2010, Griffon entered into two second lien real estate mortgages to secure new loans totaling $11,834. The loans mature in February 2016, are collateralized by the related properties and are guaranteed by Griffon. The loans bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3% with the option to swap to a fixed rate.
Griffon has other real estate mortgages, collateralized by real property, which bear interest at 6.3% and mature in 2016. On October 3, 2011, the mortgage at Russia, Ohio was paid in full, on maturity.
Griffon’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) entered into a loan agreement in August 2010 to borrow $20,000 over a one-year period. The proceeds were used to purchase 1,874,737 shares of Griffon common stock in the open market for $19,973. The loan bears interest at a) LIBOR plus 2.5% or b) the lender’s prime rate, at Griffon’s option. In November 2011, Griffon exercised an option to convert the outstanding loan to a five-year term loan; principal is payable in quarterly installments of $250, beginning December 2011, with a balloon payment of $15,223 due at maturity (November 2016). The loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan, and repayment is guaranteed by Griffon. At December 31, 2012, $18,723 was outstanding.
In addition, the ESOP has a loan agreement which requires quarterly principal payments of $156 and interest through the extended expiration date of December 2013 at which time the $3,125 balance of the loan, and any outstanding interest, will be payable. Griffon has the intent and ability to refinance the December 2013 balance, and has classified the balance in Long-Term Debt. The primary purpose of this loan was to purchase 547,605 shares of Griffon’s common stock in October 2008. The loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan, and repayment is guaranteed by Griffon. The loan bears interest at rates based upon the prime rate or LIBOR. At December 31, 2012, $3,594 was outstanding.
In October 2006, CBP entered into a capital lease totaling $14,290 for real estate in Troy, Ohio. Approximately $10,000 was used to acquire the building and the remaining amount was restricted for improvements. The lease matures in 2021, bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.3%, is secured by a mortgage on the real estate and is guaranteed by Griffon.
At December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, Griffon had $532 of 4% convertible subordinated notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) outstanding. Holders of the 2023 Notes may require Griffon to repurchase all or a portion of their 2023 Notes on July 18, 2013 and 2018, if Griffon’s common stock price is below the conversion price of the 2023 Notes, as well as upon a change in control. An adjustment to the conversion rate will be required as the result of payment of a cash dividend only if such adjustment would be greater than 1% (or at such time as the cumulative impact on the conversion rate reaches 1% in the aggregate). As of December 31, 2012, aggregate dividends of $0.105 per share resulted in a cumulative change in the conversion rate of 1.1427% to $23.8555 per $1,000 principal amount of notes. At December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012, the 2023 Notes had no capital in excess of par value component as substantially all of these notes were put to Griffon at par and settled in July 2010. The fair value of the 2023 Notes approximated $568 on December 31, 2012 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).
In November 2010, Clopay Europe GMBH (“Clopay Europe”) entered into a €10,000 revolving credit facility and a €20,000 term loan. The facility accrues interest at EURIBOR plus 2.45% per annum and the term loan accrues interest at EURIBOR plus 2.20% per annum. The revolving facility matures in November 2013, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the bank. Subsequent to September 30, 2012, the line was renewed for an additional year to November 2013. In July 2011, the full €20,000 was drawn on the Term Loan, with a portion of the proceeds used to repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The term loan is payable in ten equal quarterly installments which began in September 2011, with maturity in December 2013. Under the term loan, Clopay Europe is required to maintain a certain minimum equity to assets ratio and keep leverage below a certain level, defined as the ratio of total debt to EBITDA.
In February 2012, Clopay do Brazil, a subsidiary of Plastics, borrowed $4,000 at a rate of 104.5% of Brazilian CDI (6.9% at December 31, 2012). The loan was used to refinance existing loans, is collateralized by accounts receivable and a 50% guaranty by Plastics and is to be repaid in four equal, semi-annual installments of principal plus accrued interest beginning in August 2012. Clopay do Brazil also maintains lines of credit of approximately $4,355. Interest on borrowings accrue at a rate of Brazilian CDI plus 6.0% or a fixed rate (12.9% or 10.7%, respectively, at December 31, 2012). At December 31, 2012 there was approximately $3,681 borrowed under the lines.
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In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”) entered into a CDN $15,000 revolving credit facility. The facility accrues interest at LIBOR or the Bankers Acceptance Rate plus 1.3% per annum (1.51% and 1.53% as of December 31, 2012). The revolving facility matures in November 2015. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity. At December 31, 2012, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CDN $15,000 available for borrowing.
At December 31, 2012, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of its credit and loan agreements.
During the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Griffon used cash for discontinued operations of $463 and $277, respectively, related to settling remaining Installation Services 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, 2012.
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, 2012. 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 Financial Accounting Standards Board 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 of 1933, as amended, 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, earnings, cash flows, revenue, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Griffon Corporation (the “Company” or “Griffon”) operates and the United States and global economies. Statements in this Form 10-Q that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “explores,” “opportunities,” the negative of these expressions, use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: current economic conditions and uncertainties in the housing, credit and capital markets; Griffon’s ability to achieve expected savings from cost control, integration and disposal initiatives; the ability to identify and successfully consummate and integrate value-adding acquisition opportunities; increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product markets and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements and innovations; reduced military spending by the government on projects for which Telephonics Corporation supplies products, including as a result of sequestration which is currently scheduled to take effect in March 2013; increases in the cost of raw materials such as resin and steel; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of the operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation; unfavorable results of government agency contract audits of Telephonics Corporation; 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; and possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy. 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, 2012. 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.
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Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Griffon’s business’ activities necessitates the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and commodity prices.
Interest Rates
Griffon’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to variable interest rate debt and investments in cash and equivalents.
The revolving credit facility and certain other of Griffon’s credit facilities have a LIBOR-based variable interest rate. Due to the current and expected level of borrowings under these facilities, a 100 basis point change in LIBOR would not have a material impact on Griffon’s results of operations or liquidity.
Foreign Exchange
Griffon conducts business in various non-U.S. countries, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Europe, Brazil, Turkey, China, Sweden, Australia and Mexico; therefore, changes in the value of the currencies of these countries affect the financial position and cash flows when translated into U.S. Dollars. Griffon has generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements relative to its non-U.S. operations. Griffon may, from time to time, hedge its currency risk exposures. A change of 10% or less in the value of all applicable foreign currencies would not have a material effect on Griffon’s financial position and cash flows.
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of Griffon’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), were evaluated as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, Griffon’s CEO and CFO concluded that Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting which materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Griffon believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all controls issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1 | Legal Proceedings |
| None |
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Item 1A | Risk Factors |
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| In addition to the other information set forth in this report, carefully consider the factors discussed in Item 1A to Part I in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012, 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. |
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Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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| | Period | | (a) Total Number
of Shares (or
Units) Purchased | | (b) Average
Price Paid Per
Share (or Unit) | | (c) Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
(1) | | (d) Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units) That
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs | |
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| | October 1 - 31, 2012 | | | 95,180 | | $ | 10.37 | | | 94,680 | | | | |
| | November 1 - 30, 2012 | | | 212,950 | | | 9.11 | | | 212,950 | | | | |
| | December 1 - 31, 2012 | | | 416,000 | | | 10.60 | | | 416,000 | | | | |
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| | Total | | | 724,130 | | $ | 10.13 | | | 723,630 | | $ | 30,980 | 1 |
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| 1. | On August 2, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $50,000 of Griffon common stock; as of December 31, 2012, $30,980 remained available for the purchase of Griffon common stock under this program. |
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| Griffon’s revolving credit facility, as well as the indenture governing Griffon’s 7.125% Senior Notes due 2018, each contain limitations regarding the making of restricted payments (which include cash dividends and share repurchases). |
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Item 3 | Defaults upon Senior Securities |
| None |
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Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures |
| Not Applicable |
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Item 5 | Other Information |
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| Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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| On January 30, 2013, Griffon Corporation (“Griffon”) held its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Of the 61,214,347 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote, 57,908,801 shares, or 94.6%, were represented at the meeting in person or by proxy, and therefore a quorum was present. The final results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows: |
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| Item No. 1: All of the Board’s nominees for Class III directors were elected to serve until Griffon’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, by the votes set forth below: |
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| Nominee | | For | | Withheld | | Broker Non-Votes |
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| Henry A. Alpert | | 50,007,079 | | 5,553,267 | | 2,348,455 |
| Blaine V. Fogg | | 51,113,622 | | 4,446,724 | | 2,348,455 |
| William H. Waldorf | | 54,368,147 | | 1,192,199 | | 2,348,455 |
| Joseph J. Whalen | | 54,364,860 | | 1,195,486 | | 2,348,455 |
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| Item No. 2: The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in Griffon’s proxy statement, by the votes set forth below: |
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| | For | | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-votes |
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| | 42,295,939 | | | 5,953,804 | | 7,310,601 | | 2,348,455 |
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| Item No. 3: The stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Griffon’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2013, by the votes set forth below: |
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| | For | | Against | | | Abstain |
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| | 57,626,761 | | 132,805 | | | 149,235 |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Mr. Gerald J. Cardinale resigned from Griffon’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on January 30, 2013. Mr. Cardinale was a nominee of GS Direct, L.L.C. (“GS Direct”), an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., which, pursuant to an agreement with Griffon and based on its current ownership level of Griffon common stock, has the right to nominate two people to serve on the Board. Mr. Cardinale’s decision was an outgrowth of his retirement from Goldman Sachs and not the result of any disagreement with Griffon relating to Griffon’s operations, policies or practices.
GS Direct has advised Griffon that, until further notice, it intends to designate Bradley J. Gross, who has served on the Board as a designee of GS Direct since September 2008, as its sole nominee on the Board. Accordingly, on January 30, 2013, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Board appointed Mr. Kevin F. Sullivan as a Class II director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Cardinale’s departure. Mr. Sullivan was also appointed to serve on the Finance Committee of the Board.
Mr. Sullivan was a Managing Director with Deutsche Bank, and a predecessor bank, Bankers Trust, from 1990 until his retirement in November 2012, and began with Bankers Trust in 1980. Mr. Sullivan held positions of increasing responsibility over his thirty-two years at Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust, including Group Head for Loan Sales, Trading and Capital Markets; Head of Leveraged Finance – Asia; and last serving as Group Head for Asset Based Lending. He was a member of the Capital Commitments Committee from 2002 to 2012 and a member of the Equity Investments Committee from 2008 to 2012.
On January 30, 2013, Mr. Sullivan received a grant of 3,333 restricted shares of Griffon common stock pursuant to Griffon’s director compensation program; one-third of such shares vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.
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Item 6 | Exhibits |
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10.1 | Employment Agreement, dated December 7, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Robert F. Mehmel. |
10.2 | Restricted Share Award letter made as of December 10, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Robert F. Mehmel. |
10.3 | Consulting Agreement, dated December 11, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Patrick L. Alesia. |
31.1 | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32 | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document* |
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* |
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101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document* |
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101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document* |
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101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document* |
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document* |
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* | In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed”. |
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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.
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| GRIFFON CORPORATION | |
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| /s/ Douglas J. Wetmore | |
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| Douglas J. Wetmore | |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
| (Principal Financial Officer) | |
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| /s/ Brian G. Harris | |
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| Brian G. Harris | |
| Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | |
| (Principal Accounting Officer) | |
Date: February 1, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1 | Employment Agreement, dated December 7, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Robert F. Mehmel. |
10.2 | Restricted Share Award letter made as of December 10, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Robert F. Mehmel. |
10.3 | Consulting Agreement, dated December 11, 2012, by and between Griffon Corporation and Patrick L. Alesia. |
31.1 | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32 | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document* |
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* |
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101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document* |
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101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document* |
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101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document* |
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document* |
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* | In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed”. |
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