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

                

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2016

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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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 16, 2016 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2016. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

99.1     Press Release, dated November 16, 2016

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































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SIGNATURES

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


GRIFFON CORPORATION


By: /s/ Brian G. Harris
    Brian G. Harris
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer    


Date: November 16, 2016


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Exhibit Index


99.1
Press release, dated November 16, 2016


Exhibit

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Griffon Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, November 16, 2016 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GFF) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.     

Fourth quarter revenue of $501 million was consistent with the prior year quarter. Telephonics Corporation ("Telephonics") revenue increased 2% over the prior year quarter, Home & Building Products (“HBP”) revenue was consistent with the prior year quarter and Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc. (“PPC”) revenue decreased 4% compared with the prior year quarter.

For the current quarter, Segment adjusted EBITDA totaled $60.1 million, increasing 8% from the prior year quarter of $55.4 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead)and restructuring charges, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure).

Fourth quarter net income totaled $7.7 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to $10.8 million, or $0.24 per share, in the prior year quarter. Current quarter results included discrete and certain other tax provisions of $3.8 million or $0.09 per share. The prior year quarter included discrete tax benefits of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share. Excluding these tax items from both periods, current quarter adjusted net income was $11.5 million, or $0.27 per share, compared to $10.5 million, or $0.23 per share, in the prior year quarter.

Ronald J. Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, commented “We finished fiscal 2016 strongly with adjusted earnings per share growth of 15%. Our relentless focus on operating efficiency continues to improve our profitability. For 2017 and beyond we are positioned to benefit from our strategic growth investments including the Clopay Door facility expansion and the roll out of Sof-flex® plastic products. We continue to believe that future growth in U.S. infrastructure and defense spending will be very beneficial to our business. Additionally, a stronger U.S. economy will drive increased consumer spending and a more robust housing market. We are optimistic about our future."

For the full year 2016, revenue totaled $1,957 million, decreasing 3% versus the prior year; excluding the impact of foreign currency, revenue decreased 1%. Telephonics revenue increased 1%, while HBP and PPC revenue decreased 1% and 10%, respectively, all in comparison to the prior year.

For the full year 2016, Segment adjusted EBITDA totaled $218.4 million, increasing 7% compared to $204.4 million in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, Segment adjusted EBITDA increased 8%.

For the full year 2016, net income totaled $30.0 million, or $0.68 per share, compared to $34.3 million, or $0.73 per share, in the prior year. Current year results included restructuring costs of $5.9 million ($4.2 million, net of tax or $0.10 per share) and discrete and certain other tax provisions of $2.7 million or $0.06 per share. The prior year included discrete tax benefits of $0.1 million. Excluding these items, current year

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adjusted income was $36.9 million, or $0.84 per share, compared to $34.2 million, or $0.73 per share, in the prior year.

Segment Operating Results
Home & Building Products
Revenue in the current quarter totaling $245 million was consistent with the prior year quarter; foreign currency was not material to the segment. The AMES Companies, Inc. (“AMES”) revenue increased 4% compared to the prior year quarter, due to increased U.S. garden tool and pots and planter sales and increased product offerings in Australia, partially offset by decreased Canadian sales resulting from unfavorable weather conditions; foreign currency was 1% favorable. Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP") revenue decreased 3%, due to reduced volume, partially offset by favorable product mix; the impact of foreign currency was not material.

Fourth quarter Segment adjusted EBITDA was $26.7 million, decreasing 1% compared to the prior year quarter due to reduced volume partially offset by favorable product mix at CBP and continued operational efficiency improvements and cost control measures at AMES; the impact of foreign currency was not material.

Revenue in 2016 totaled $1,041 million, decreasing 1% compared to the prior year; excluding a 1% unfavorable foreign currency impact, revenue was consistent with the prior year. AMES revenue decreased 4%, primarily driven by a combination of a warm winter and a cold and wet spring in both the U.S. and Canada, resulting in reduced snow and spring tool category sales, respectively, partially offset by improved sales of North American pots and planters and increased product offerings in Australia; foreign currency was 2% unfavorable. CBP revenue increased 2% from the prior year period, primarily due to improved volume and favorable mix; the impact of foreign currency was not material.

Segment adjusted EBITDA for 2016 was $114.9 million, increasing 22% compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily due to operational efficiency improvements and cost control measures at AMES and increased volume and favorable mix at CBP and decreased material costs, which more than offset the impact of reduced revenue at AMES; foreign currency was 3% unfavorable.

Telephonics
Revenue in the current quarter totaled $129 million, increasing 2% from the prior year quarter, primarily due to dismounted Electronic Countermeasure systems.

Fourth quarter Segment adjusted EBITDA was $20.5 million, increasing 31% from the prior year quarter, driven by favorable program mix and margin improvement.

Revenue in 2016 totaled $436 million, increasing 1% compared to the prior year period due to increased mobile ground surveillance systems and dismounted Electronic Countermeasure systems, partially offset by decreased airborne maritime and Identification Friend or Foe radar systems.

Segment adjusted EBITDA for 2016 was $53.4 million, consistent with the prior year.

Contract backlog totaled $420 million at September 30, 2016, compared to $442 million at September 30, 2015, with approximately 71% expected to be fulfilled within the next twelve months. The decrease in backlog reflects the timing of various international contract awards associated with radar and surveillance opportunities; international awards often take longer to develop.

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Plastic Products
Revenue totaled $126 million, decreasing 4% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to unfavorable mix. Resin pricing did not have material impact on revenue. PPC adjusts selling prices based on underlying resin costs on a delayed basis.

Segment adjusted EBITDA was $12.9 million, increasing 2% from the prior year quarter, reflecting the impact from improved operational efficiencies in both North America and Europe, which more than offset the sales decline.

Revenue in 2016 totaled $480 million, decreasing 10% compared to the prior year, primarily due to decreased volume of 4% driven by reduced North America and Europe baby care orders, unfavorable mix of 3% and a 3% unfavorable foreign currency impact. Resin pricing did not have material impact on revenue.

Segment adjusted EBITDA for 2016 was $50.1 million, decreasing 12% from the prior year primarily due to reduced volume and unfavorable mix, partially offset by decreased SG&A spending. Resin pricing and foreign currency did not have a material impact on Segment adjusted EBITDA for the year.

During the third quarter of 2016, PPC recorded $5.9 million in restructuring charges, primarily in connection with headcount reductions at PPC's Dombuhl, Germany facility, other location headcount reductions and the shut down of PPC's Turkey facility.

Taxes
The Company reported pretax income for the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. In 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized a tax provision of 43.6% and 36.1%, respectively.

The 2016 tax rate included a $2.7 million provision consisting of a $3.4 million valuation allowance on current year Germany net operating loss carryforwards that do not expire, offset by a net $0.7 million discrete tax benefit. The $0.7 million discrete tax benefit primarily consists of a $2.2 million benefit related to the early adoption of the new FASB accounting guidance allowing the company to recognize excess tax benefits from the vesting of equity awards within income tax expense, offset by a $1.2 million valuation allowance on prior period net operating loss carryforwards. The 2015 tax rate included a net discrete benefit of $0.1 million. Excluding the impact of the 2016 restructuring and the tax items, the effective tax rates for the year ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were 37.5% and 36.2%, respectively.

Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At September 30, 2016, the Company had cash and equivalents of $72.6 million, total debt outstanding of $936.6 million, net of discounts and deferred costs, and $334 million available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility. Capital expenditures, net of equipment sales, in 2016 were $90 million.


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Share Repurchases
In each of March 2015, July 2015 and August 2016, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of Griffon's outstanding common stock. 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 2016, Griffon purchased an aggregate of 3,549,077 shares of common stock under both the March 2015 and July 2015 programs, for a total of $56.3 million or $15.86 per share. At September 30, 2016, $51.6 million in the aggregate remains under the July 2015 and August 2016 Board authorized repurchase programs.

Since August 2011 through September 30, 2016, Griffon repurchased 20,300,298 shares of its common stock, for a total of $259.4 million or $12.78 per share.

Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, November 16, 2016, at 4:30 PM ET.

The call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-795-3599 (U.S. participants) or 1-719-325-4783 (International participants). Callers should ask to be connected to the Griffon Corporation teleconference or provide conference ID number 5811391.

A replay of the call will be available starting on November 16, 2016 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: 5811391. The replay will be available through November 30, 2016.

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; 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 defense budget cuts or 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 customer at one of Griffon's operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which could impact margins and

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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 of 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 the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals.

CBP is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors and sells to professional dealers and some of the largest home center retail chains in North America.

Telephonics is recognized globally as a leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.
PPC is a global leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films for hygienic, health-care and industrial products and sells to some of the world's largest consumer products companies.



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

Company Contact:            Investor Relations Contact:        
Brian G. Harris                Michael Callahan            
SVP & Chief Financial Officer        Senior Vice President
Griffon Corporation            ICR Inc.    
(212) 957-5000                (203) 682-8311




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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) and restructuring charges, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors.

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

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
REVENUE
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Home & Building Products:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

AMES
$
107,638

 
$
103,065

 
$
513,973

 
$
535,881

CBP
137,713

 
141,630

 
527,370

 
516,320

Home & Building Products
245,351

 
244,695

 
1,041,343

 
1,052,201

Telephonics
129,014

 
126,405

 
435,692

 
431,090

PPC
126,340

 
131,058

 
480,126

 
532,741

Total consolidated net sales
$
500,705

 
$
502,158

 
$
1,957,161

 
$
2,016,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home & Building Products
$
26,700

 
$
27,040

 
$
114,949

 
$
94,226

Telephonics
20,472

 
15,668

 
53,385

 
53,028

PPC
12,925

 
12,704

 
50,079

 
57,103

Total Segment adjusted EBITDA
60,097

 
55,412

 
218,413

 
204,357

Net interest expense
(13,791
)
 
(12,228
)
 
(51,111
)
 
(47,872
)
Segment depreciation and amortization
(18,199
)
 
(17,775
)
 
(69,717
)
 
(69,331
)
Unallocated amounts
(9,889
)
 
(8,666
)
 
(38,521
)
 
(33,518
)
Restructuring charges

 

 
(5,900
)
 

Income before taxes
$
18,218

 
$
16,743

 
$
53,164

 
$
53,636



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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)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Home & Building Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
$
17,512

 
$
17,595

 
$
79,682

 
$
58,883

Depreciation and amortization
9,188

 
9,445

 
35,267

 
35,343

Segment adjusted EBITDA
26,700

 
27,040

 
114,949

 
94,226

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Telephonics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
17,642

 
13,091

 
42,801

 
43,006

Depreciation and amortization
2,830

 
2,577

 
10,584

 
10,022

Segment adjusted EBITDA
20,472

 
15,668

 
53,385

 
53,028

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clopay Plastic Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
6,744

 
6,951

 
20,313

 
33,137

Depreciation and amortization
6,181

 
5,753

 
23,866

 
23,966

Restructuring charges

 

 
5,900

 

Segment adjusted EBITDA
12,925

 
12,704

 
50,079

 
57,103

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All segments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations - as reported
31,553

 
28,201

 
103,507

 
101,017

Unallocated amounts
9,889

 
8,666

 
38,521

 
33,518

Other, net
456

 
770

 
768

 
491

Segment operating profit
41,898

 
37,637

 
142,796

 
135,026

Depreciation and amortization
18,199

 
17,775

 
69,717

 
69,331

Restructuring charges

 

 
5,900

 

Segment adjusted EBITDA
$
60,097

 
$
55,412

 
$
218,413

 
$
204,357


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 September 30,

Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2016

2015

2016

2015
Revenue
$
500,705


$
502,158


$
1,957,161


$
2,016,032

Cost of goods and services
376,890


382,233


1,483,727


1,540,254

Gross profit
123,815


119,925


473,434


475,778













Selling, general and administrative expenses
92,262


91,724


364,027


374,761

Restructuring and other related charges




5,900



Total operating expenses
92,262


91,724


369,927


374,761













Income from operations
31,553


28,201


103,507


101,017













Other income (expense)
 


 


 


 

Interest expense
(13,800
)

(12,238
)

(51,254
)

(48,173
)
Interest income
9


10


143


301

Other, net
456


770


768


491

Total other expense, net
(13,335
)

(11,458
)

(50,343
)

(47,381
)












Income before taxes
18,218


16,743


53,164


53,636

Provision for income taxes
10,495


5,940


23,154


19,347

Net income
$
7,723


$
10,803


$
30,010


$
34,289













Basic income per common share
$
0.19


$
0.25


$
0.73


$
0.77

Weighted-average shares outstanding
40,343


42,749


41,074


44,608













Diluted income per common share
$
0.18


$
0.24


$
0.68


$
0.73

Weighted-average shares outstanding
42,784


45,787


44,109


46,939













Net income
$
7,723


$
10,803


$
30,010


$
34,289

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 


 


 


 

Foreign currency translation adjustments
6,154


(15,275
)

17,284


(56,358
)
Pension and other post retirement plans
(6,809
)

(5,385
)

(5,651
)

(4,326
)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
(309
)

375


(1,686
)

430

Change in available-for-sale securities






(870
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
(964
)

(20,285
)

9,947


(61,124
)
Comprehensive income (loss), net
$
6,759


$
(9,482
)

$
39,957


$
(26,835
)

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
At September 30, 2016
 
At September 30, 2015
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 

 
 

 
Cash and equivalents
$
72,553

 
$
52,001

 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,425 and $5,342
233,751

 
218,755

 
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $8,001 and $16,467
126,961

 
103,895

 
Inventories, net
308,869

 
325,809

 
Prepaid and other current assets
38,605

 
40,258

 
Assets of discontinued operations
219

 
236

 
Total Current Assets
780,958

 
740,954

 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
405,404

 
379,972

 
GOODWILL
361,185

 
356,241

 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
210,599

 
213,837

 
OTHER ASSETS
21,982

 
18,554

 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
1,968

 
3,255

 
Total Assets
$
1,782,096

 
$
1,712,813

 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 

 
 

 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
22,644

 
$
16,593

 
Accounts payable
190,341

 
199,811

 
Accrued liabilities
103,594

 
101,204

 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
1,684

 
2,229

 
Total Current Liabilities
318,263

 
319,837

 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net
913,914

 
826,976

 
OTHER LIABILITIES
137,266

 
132,096

 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
1,706

 
3,379

 
Total Liabilities
1,371,149

 
1,282,288

 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
410,947

 
430,525

 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
1,782,096

 
$
1,712,813

 



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

    
 
Years Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Net income
$
30,010

 
$
34,289

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
70,208

 
69,800

Stock-based compensation
10,136

 
11,110

Provision for losses on accounts receivable
338

 
84

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts
7,415

 
6,982

Deferred income tax
8,082

 
2,132

Gain on sale/disposal of assets and investments
(350
)
 
(342
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:
 

 
 

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and contract costs and recognized income not yet billed
(34,296
)
 
32,150

(Increase) decrease in inventories
20,533

 
(48,356
)
Increase in prepaid and other assets
(19,091
)
 
(5,022
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable
8,950

 
(27,250
)
Other changes, net
4,002

 
560

Net cash provided by operating activities
105,937

 
76,137

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
(90,759
)
 
(73,620
)
Acquired business, net of cash acquired
(4,470
)
 
(2,225
)
Investment sales
715

 
8,891

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
909

 
334

Net cash used in investing activities
(93,605
)
 
(66,620
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 
371

Dividends paid
(8,798
)
 
(7,654
)
Purchase of shares for treasury
(65,307
)
 
(82,343
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
302,362

 
233,491

Payments of long-term debt
(214,986
)
 
(187,735
)
Change in short-term borrowings
(54
)
 
(365
)
Financing costs
(4,384
)
 
(1,308
)
Tax effect from exercise/vesting of equity awards, net

 
345

Other, net
55

 
347

Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities
8,888

 
(44,851
)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
 

 
 

Net cash used in operating activities
(1,554
)
 
(918
)
Net cash used in discontinued operations
(1,554
)
 
(918
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
886

 
(4,152
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
20,552

 
(40,404
)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
52,001

 
92,405

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
72,553

 
$
52,001


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Griffon evaluates performance based on Earnings per share and Net income excluding restructuring charges, and discrete and certain other tax items, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income to adjusted net income and earnings per share to Adjusted earnings per share:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
7,723

 
$
10,803

 
$
30,010

 
$
34,289

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Restructuring charges

 

 
4,247

 

Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits)
3,790

 
(306
)
 
2,658

 
(62
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
$
11,513

 
$
10,497

 
$
36,915

 
$
34,227

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted income per common share
$
0.18

 
$
0.24

 
$
0.68

 
$
0.73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Restructuring charges

 

 
0.10

 

Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits)
0.09

 
(0.01
)
 
0.06

 
0.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per common share
$
0.27

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.84

 
$
0.73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)
42,784

 
45,787

 
44,109

 
46,939

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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