8K 2015 Q3 Earnings Release



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

                

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2015

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


Delaware             1-06620         11-1893410
(State or Other Jurisdiction      (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)          File Number) Identification Number)


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

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2015 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2015. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

99.1     Press Release, dated July 30, 2015

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































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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


GRIFFON CORPORATION


By:    /s/ Douglas J. Wetmore        
    Douglas J. Wetmore
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer    


Date: July 30, 2015


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Exhibit Index


99.1
Press release, dated July 30, 2015


GFF Q3 2015 Exhibit 99.1



                             
Griffon Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, July 30, 2015 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GFF) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2015.     

Revenue totaled $511.7 million, increasing 1% from the prior year quarter; excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue increased 5%. Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics") and Home & Building Products (“HBP”) revenue increased 13% and 7%, respectively, over the prior year quarter, while Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc. (“Plastics”) revenue decreased 16%.

Segment adjusted EBITDA totaled $55.2 million, increasing 11% from the prior year quarter; the impact of foreign currency was not material. Segment adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges and acquisition-related expenses.

Net income totaled $10.9 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to $14.5 million, or $0.29 per share, in the prior year quarter. Current quarter results included discrete tax benefits of $0.3 million. The prior year quarter included acquisition costs of $1.6 million ($1.0 million, net of tax or $0.02 per shares), restructuring costs of $0.4 million ($0.2 million, net of tax, or $0.00 per share), impact of debt extinguishment on full year effective tax rate of $(4.4) million or $(0.09) per share and discrete tax benefits of $1.9 million, or $0.04 per share. Excluding these items from both periods, current quarter adjusted net income was $10.6 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to $9.5 million, or $0.19 per share, in the prior year quarter. The impact of foreign currency was not material.

Ronald J. Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report another quarter of adjusted EPS growth. As we realize the full benefit of our strategic initiatives, we anticipate gaining momentum into our fiscal year end and are optimistic about 2016.”

Segment Operating Results
Home & Building Products
Revenue totaled $272.2 million, increasing 7% compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting a 3% contribution from the Cyclone acquisition, partially offset by a 2% unfavorable foreign currency impact. The AMES Companies, Inc. (“AMES”) revenue increased 6% due to the inclusion of Cyclone results contributing 6% and increased wheelbarrow sales; foreign currency was 4% unfavorable. Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP") revenue increased 8%, primarily due to increased volume contributing 5% with the balance primarily due to product mix; foreign currency was 1% unfavorable.

Segment adjusted EBITDA was $25.4 million, increasing 30% compared to the prior year quarter, driven by AMES operational efficiency improvements and cost control measures, a contribution from AMES acquisitions of 10%, and increased volume and favorable mix at CBP; foreign currency was 4% unfavorable.

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HBP recognized $0.4 million in restructuring and related exit costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2014; such charges primarily related to one-time termination benefits, facility and other personnel costs, and asset impairment charges related to the AMES U.S. plant consolidation initiative undertaken in January 2013 and completed at the end of the 2015 first quarter. There were no such charges in the current year. Management continues to estimate that AMES' initiative will result in annualized cash savings exceeding $10.0 million; realization of expected savings began in the 2015 second quarter.

Telephonics
Revenue totaled $115.3 million, increasing 13% from the prior year quarter, primarily due to timing of work performed on the Radar System Division Multi-Mode ASW product, partially offset by the timing of awards and work performed on Secure Digital Intercommunications products in Communications and Surveillance Systems.

Segment adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, increasing 4% from the prior year quarter, primarily due to the increased revenue and reduced operating expenses, offset by the impact of unfavorable program mix.

Contract backlog totaled $439 million at June 30, 2015, compared to $494 million at September 30, 2014, with approximately 79% expected to be fulfilled within the next twelve months.

Plastic Products
Revenue totaled $124.2 million, decreasing 16% compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting an unfavorable foreign currency impact of 9%, a 5% decrease in volume and a 2% unfavorable impact from the pass through of resin costs in customer selling prices. Plastics adjusts selling prices based on underlying resin costs on a delayed basis.

Segment adjusted EBITDA was $14.1million, decreasing 6% from the prior year quarter due to the change in the impact of resin pricing pass through of 9% and reduced volume, partially offset by favorable mix. The favorable impact of foreign currency was 5%.

Taxes
In both the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2015, the Company reported pretax income compared to pretax income in the prior year quarter and a pretax loss in the prior year nine-month period.  The Company recognized tax provisions of 34.7% and 36.3% for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, compared to benefits of 12.2% and 38.0%, respectively, in the comparable prior year periods. 
The current quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2015 included a $0.3 million discrete benefit and $0.2 million discrete provision, respectively. The comparable prior year periods included benefits of $1.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. In both years, the discrete items arose primarily from the filing of returns, conclusion of tax audits in various jurisdictions and the impact of enacted tax law changes. Excluding discrete items, and for the prior year also excluding the impact from debt extinguishment, the effective tax rates for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2015 were 36.3% and 35.7%, respectively, compared to 36.6% and 36.7%, respectively, in the comparable prior year periods.






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Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At June 30, 2015, the Company had cash and equivalents of $46.0 million, total debt outstanding of $840.5 million, net of discounts and deferred costs, and $168 million available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility. Capital expenditures were $16 million in the current quarter.

Share Repurchases
On May 1, 2014, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of Griffon’s outstanding common stock; on March 20, 2015, an additional $50 million was authorized. Under these programs, the Company may purchase shares in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, Griffon purchased 1,234,214 shares of common stock under the programs, for a total of $20.6 million or $16.71 per share. At June 30, 2015, $31.7 million remains under existing Board authorizations.

From August 2011 to June 30, 2015, Griffon repurchased 15,279,761 shares of its common stock for a total of $179.3 million or $11.74 per share.

Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, July 30, 2015, at 4:30 PM ET.

The call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-206-4916 (U.S. participants) or 1-913-312-0698 (International participants). Callers should ask to be connected to the Griffon Corporation teleconference or provide conference ID number 3009566.

A replay of the call will be available starting on July 30, 2015 at 7:30 PM ET by dialing 1-877-870-5176 (U.S.) or 1-858-384-5517 (International), and entering the conference ID number: 3009566. The replay will be available through August 13, 2015.

Forward-looking Statements
“Safe Harbor” Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All statements related to, among other things, income (loss), earnings, cash flows, revenue, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Griffon operates and the United States and global economies that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “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; the 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 Griffon’s Telephonics Corporation supplies products, including as a result of continuing budgetary cuts resulting from sequestration and other government actions; the ability of the federal government to fund and conduct its operations; increases in the cost of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel; changes in customer demand or loss of a material

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customer at one of Griffon's operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in the 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 could impact margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation and environmental matters; 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 Griffon’s operating companies; and possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy. Such statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, as previously disclosed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Griffon undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Griffon Corporation
Griffon Corporation is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly owned subsidiaries. Griffon oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages their capital structures. Griffon provides direction and assistance to its subsidiaries 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.

Griffon currently conducts its operations through three reportable segments:

Home & Building Products consists of two companies, AMES and CBP:

AMES is a global provider of non-powered landscaping products for homeowners and professionals.

CBP is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional dealers and major home center retail chains.

Telephonics designs, develops and manufactures high-technology integrated information, communication and sensor system solutions for military and commercial markets worldwide.
Plastics is an international leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films used in a variety of hygienic, health-care and industrial applications.

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

Company Contact:            Investor Relations Contact:        
Douglas J. Wetmore            Michael Callahan            
EVP & Chief Financial Officer        Senior Vice President
Griffon Corporation            ICR Inc.    
(212) 957-5000                (203) 682-8311
712 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10019



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Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment's operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges, acquisition-related expenses and gains (losses) from debt extinguishment, as applicable ("Segment adjusted EBITDA"). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Segment adjusted EBITDA to Income (loss) before taxes:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
REVENUE
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Home & Building Products:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

AMES
$
140,614

 
$
132,179

 
$
432,816

 
$
389,492

CBP
131,577

 
121,814

 
374,690

 
334,494

Home & Building Products
272,191

 
253,993

 
807,506

 
723,986

Telephonics
115,340

 
102,446

 
304,685

 
302,656

Plastics
124,163

 
148,600

 
401,683

 
439,542

Total consolidated net sales
$
511,694

 
$
505,039

 
$
1,513,874

 
$
1,466,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home & Building Products
$
25,386

 
$
19,596

 
$
67,186

 
$
55,787

Telephonics
15,712

 
15,087

 
37,360

 
40,018

Plastics
14,084

 
14,922

 
44,399

 
43,881

Total Segment adjusted EBITDA
55,182

 
49,605

 
148,945

 
139,686

Net interest expense
(12,150
)
 
(11,541
)
 
(35,644
)
 
(37,003
)
Segment depreciation and amortization
(17,331
)
 
(16,691
)
 
(51,556
)
 
(49,723
)
Unallocated amounts
(9,008
)
 
(6,521
)
 
(24,852
)
 
(22,895
)
Loss from debt extinguishment, net

 

 

 
(38,890
)
Restructuring charges

 
(358
)
 

 
(1,892
)
Acquisition costs

 
(1,600
)
 

 
(2,398
)
Income (loss) before taxes
$
16,693

 
$
12,894

 
$
36,893

 
$
(13,115
)


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The following is a reconciliation of each segment's operating results to Segment adjusted EBITDA:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Home & Building Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
$
16,268

 
$
9,747

 
$
41,288

 
$
27,958

Depreciation and amortization
9,118

 
7,891

 
25,898

 
23,539

Restructuring charges

 
358

 

 
1,892

Acquisition costs

 
1,600

 

 
2,398

Segment adjusted EBITDA
25,386

 
19,596

 
67,186

 
55,787

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Telephonics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
13,284

 
13,134

 
29,915

 
34,463

Depreciation and amortization
2,428

 
1,953

 
7,445

 
5,555

Segment adjusted EBITDA
15,712

 
15,087

 
37,360

 
40,018

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clopay Plastic Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
8,299

 
8,075

 
26,186

 
23,252

Depreciation and amortization
5,785

 
6,847

 
18,213

 
20,629

Segment adjusted EBITDA
14,084

 
14,922

 
44,399

 
43,881

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All segments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations - as reported
27,914

 
21,814

 
72,816

 
58,468

Unallocated amounts
9,008

 
6,521

 
24,852

 
22,895

Other, net
929

 
2,621

 
(279
)
 
4,310

Segment operating profit
37,851

 
30,956

 
97,389

 
85,673

Depreciation and amortization
17,331

 
16,691

 
51,556

 
49,723

Restructuring charges

 
358

 

 
1,892

  Acquisition costs

 
1,600

 

 
2,398

Segment adjusted EBITDA
$
55,182

 
$
49,605

 
$
148,945

 
$
139,686


Unallocated amounts typically include general corporate expenses not attributable to any reportable segment.

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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,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Revenue
$
511,694

 
$
505,039

 
$
1,513,874

 
$
1,466,184

Cost of goods and services
388,205

 
386,732

 
1,158,021

 
1,132,387

Gross profit
123,489

 
118,307

 
355,853

 
333,797

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
95,575

 
96,135

 
283,037

 
273,437

Restructuring and other related charges

 
358

 

 
1,892

Total operating expenses
95,575

 
96,493

 
283,037

 
275,329

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
27,914

 
21,814

 
72,816

 
58,468

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense
(12,169
)
 
(11,661
)
 
(35,935
)
 
(37,184
)
Interest income
19

 
120

 
291

 
181

Loss from debt extinguishment, net

 

 

 
(38,890
)
Other, net
929

 
2,621

 
(279
)
 
4,310

Total other expense, net
(11,221
)
 
(8,920
)
 
(35,923
)
 
(71,583
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before taxes
16,693

 
12,894

 
36,893

 
(13,115
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
5,800

 
(1,570
)
 
13,407

 
(4,990
)
Net income (loss)
$
10,893

 
$
14,464

 
$
23,486

 
$
(8,125
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic income (loss) per common share
$
0.25

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.52

 
$
(0.16
)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
44,025

 
48,370

 
45,228

 
50,038

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted income (loss) per common share
$
0.23

 
$
0.29

 
$
0.50

 
$
(0.16
)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
46,980

 
49,836

 
47,285

 
50,038

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
10,893

 
$
14,464

 
$
23,486

 
$
(8,125
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments
4,801

 
2,809

 
(41,083
)
 
896

Pension and other post retirement plans
353

 
317

 
1,059

 
1,732

Gain on cash flow hedge
209

 

 
55

 

Change in available-for-sale securities

 

 
(870
)
 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
5,363

 
3,126

 
(40,839
)
 
2,628

Comprehensive income (loss), net
$
16,256

 
$
17,590

 
$
(17,353
)
 
$
(5,497
)

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
At June 30, 2015
 
At September 30, 2014
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
$
45,955

 
$
92,405

 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,411 and $7,336
240,189

 
258,436

 
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $16,834 and $16,985
104,011

 
109,930

 
Inventories, net
318,193

 
290,135

 
Prepaid and other current assets
46,747

 
62,569

 
Assets of discontinued operations
1,625

 
1,624

 
Total Current Assets
756,720

 
815,099

 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
366,364

 
370,565

 
GOODWILL
362,745

 
375,294

 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
219,653

 
233,623

 
OTHER ASSETS
14,139

 
13,302

 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2,131

 
2,126

 
Total Assets
$
1,721,752

 
$
1,810,009

 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
11,771

 
$
7,886

 
Accounts payable
175,569

 
218,703

 
Accrued liabilities
99,029

 
104,740

 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
2,392

 
3,282

 
Total Current Liabilities
288,761

 
334,611

 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net
828,699

 
791,301

 
OTHER LIABILITIES
138,800

 
148,240

 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
3,244

 
3,830

 
Total Liabilities
1,259,504

 
1,277,982

 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
462,248

 
532,027

 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
1,721,752

 
$
1,810,009

 
 
 
 
 
 



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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

 
Net income (loss)
$
23,486

 
$
(8,125
)
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

 
Depreciation and amortization
51,901

 
50,027

 
Stock-based compensation
8,303

 
8,133

 
Asset impairment charges - restructuring

 
191

 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
121

 
420

 
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs
4,894

 
4,789

 
Loss from debt extinguishment, net

 
38,890

 
Deferred income taxes
1,111

 
(314
)
 
(Gain) loss on sale/disposal of assets and investments
(317
)
 
78

 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:
 

 
 

 
Decrease in accounts receivable and contract costs and recognized income not yet billed
14,977

 
7,443

 
Increase in inventories
(36,483
)
 
(33,195
)
 
Increase in prepaid and other assets
(596
)
 
(3,439
)
 
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable
(39,864
)
 
(15,754
)
 
Other changes, net
2,053

 
712

 
Net cash provided by operating activities
29,586

 
49,856

 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
(55,365
)
 
(54,859
)
 
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired
(2,225
)
 
(62,306
)
 
Proceeds from sale of assets
275

 
491

 
Investment sales (purchases)
8,891

 
(8,402
)
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(48,424
)
 
(125,076
)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
371

 
584

 
Dividends paid
(5,807
)
 
(4,841
)
 
Purchase of shares for treasury
(58,218
)
 
(72,518
)
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
121,523

 
682,913

 
Payments of long-term debt
(80,495
)
 
(602,134
)
 
Change in short-term borrowings
(81
)
 
3,138

 
Financing costs
(592
)
 
(10,928
)
 
Purchase of ESOP shares

 
(10,000
)
 
Tax benefit from exercise/vesting of equity awards, net
345

 
273

 
Other, net
206

 
194

 
Net cash used in financing activities
(22,748
)
 
(13,319
)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
 

 
 

 
Net cash used in operating activities
(830
)
 
(1,018
)
 
Net cash used in discontinued operations
(830
)
 
(1,018
)
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
(4,034
)
 
(1,136
)
 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
(46,450
)
 
(90,693
)
 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
92,405

 
178,130

 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
45,955

 
$
87,437

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Griffon evaluates performance based on Earnings per share and Net income excluding restructuring charges, acquisition-related expenses, gains (losses) from debt extinguishment and discrete tax items, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to adjusted net income and earnings per share to Adjusted earnings per share:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income (loss)
$
10,893

 
$
14,464

 
$
23,486

 
$
(8,125
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loss from debt extinguishment, net

 

 

 
24,964

Restructuring charges

 
222

 

 
1,173

Acquisition costs

 
992

 

 
1,487

Extinguishment impact on period tax rate (a)

 
(4,357
)
 

 
1,491

Discrete tax provisions (benefits)
(250
)
 
(1,860
)
 
244

 
(1,540
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
$
10,643

 
$
9,461

 
$
23,730

 
$
19,450

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted income (loss) per common share
$
0.23

 
$
0.29

 
0.50

 
$
(0.16
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Loss from debt extinguishment, net

 

 

 
0.50

Restructuring charges

 

 

 
0.02

Acquisition costs

 
0.02

 

 
0.03

Extinguishment impact on period tax rate (a)

 
(0.09
)
 

 
0.03

Discrete tax provisions (benefits)
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
 
0.01

 
(0.03
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per common share
$
0.23

 
$
0.19

 
0.50

 
$
0.39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)
46,980

 
49,836

 
47,285

 
50,038

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a) In the prior year quarter ended June 30, 2014, the impact of debt extinguishment on the full year effective tax rate was estimated to be a benefit of $4,357 or $0.09 per share, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2014, a provision of $1,491 or $0.03 per share.

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

    

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