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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 14, 2018

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 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 14, 2018 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2018. 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 14, 2018

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 14, 2018


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Exhibit Index


99.1
Press release, dated November 14, 2018


Exhibit
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Griffon Corporation Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, November 14, 2018 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GFF) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.     

For the full year 2018, revenue from continuing operations totaled $2.0 billion, increasing 30% from the prior year revenue of $1.5 billion.

For the full year 2018, Income from continuing operations totaled $33.3 million, or $0.78 per share, compared to $17.8 million, or $0.41 per share, in the prior year. Current year results included acquisition costs of $7.6 million ($5.0 million, net of tax, or $0.12 per share), special dividend ESOP charges of $3.2 million ($2.1 million, net tax, or $0.05), secondary equity offering costs of $1.2 million ($0.8 million, net tax, or $0.02), cost of life insurance benefit of $2.6 million ($0.2 million, net tax, or $0.01); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $9.4 million or $0.22 per share. Prior year results included acquisition costs of $9.6 million ($6.1 million net of tax, or $0.14 per share), Telephonics contract settlement charges of $5.1 million ($3.3 million, net of tax, or $0.08 per share) and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $8.3 million or $0.19 per share. Excluding these items, current year adjusted income from continuing operations was $32.1 million, or $0.76 per share compared to $19.0 million, or $0.44 per share, in the prior year.

For the full year 2018, Segment adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations totaled $213 million, increasing 24% from the prior year of $173 million. 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, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure).

Fourth quarter revenue from continuing operations of $546 million increased 27% compared to the prior year quarter revenue of $431 million.

Fourth quarter Income from continuing operations totaled $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.10 per share, in the prior year quarter. Current year quarter results included discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $14.7 million or $0.35 per share. Prior year quarter results included acquisition costs of $9.6 million ($6.1 million net of tax, or $0.14 per share), Telephonics contract settlement charge of $5.1 million ($3.3 million, net of tax, or $0.08 per share) and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $1.8 million or $0.04 per share. Excluding these items, current year Adjusted income from continuing operations was $15.7 million, or $0.38 per share compared to $12.0 million, or $0.28 per share, in the prior year quarter, a 36% increase.
  
Fourth quarter Segment adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations totaled $67 million, increasing 26% from the prior year quarter of $54 million.



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Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented “2018 was a transformational year for Griffon. We have significantly grown through the acquisitions of ClosetMaid, Kelkay and CornellCookson, and unlocked value through the divestiture of our Plastics business. These strategic changes position us to continue to increase operating margins and free cash flow, improve our overall financial performance and reduce debt. We are committed to long-term value creation for our shareholders and believe that Griffon has never been in a better strategic position."

Segment Operating Results

Home & Building Products
Revenue in 2018 totaled $1.7 billion, increasing 48% from the prior year. The AMES Companies, Inc. (“AMES”) revenue increased 75%, primarily due to the acquisition of La Hacienda, Tuscan Path, ClosetMaid ("CM"), Harper and Kelkay, and improved North American sales, partially offset by unfavorable weather patterns occurring throughout the year. Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP") revenue increased 23% from the prior year period, primarily due to the acquisition of CornellCookson ("CC") and favorable mix, pricing, and increased volume. Organic growth for the year was 7%. CM and CC revenue was $311.6 million and $66.7 million, respectively, for fiscal 2018.

Segment adjusted EBITDA for 2018 was $177 million, increasing 40% compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the benefit from increased revenue, partially offset by increased steel and resin costs, and tariffs.

Revenue in the current quarter totaling $444 million increased 55% from the prior year quarter. AMES revenue increased 72% compared to the prior year quarter, due to the acquisitions of Tuscan Path, CM, Harper and Kelkay, partially offset by decreased revenue at AMES US. CBP revenue increased 41%, due to the acquisition of CC and favorable mix, pricing, and increased volume. Organic growth for the quarter was 4%. CM and CC revenue was $78.0 million and $50.5 million, respectively, in the quarter.

Fourth quarter Segment adjusted EBITDA was $48 million, increasing 41% from the prior year quarter due to the benefit of increased sales, partially offset by increased steel and resin costs, and tariffs.

Defense Electronics
Revenue in 2018 totaled $326 million, decreasing 21% compared to the prior year, as expected, due to decreased maritime surveillance radar and electronic countermeasure systems revenue.

Segment adjusted EBITDA for 2018 was $36 million, compared to $46 million in the prior year primarily due to the decreased revenue noted above and the impact of revised estimates to complete remaining performance obligations on certain airborne intercommunications systems.

Revenue in the current quarter totaled $101 million, decreasing 29% from the prior year quarter, as expected, primarily due to decreased maritime surveillance radar and electronic counter measure systems revenue.

Fourth quarter Segment adjusted EBITDA of $19 million was consistent with the prior year quarter primarily due to improved product mix.

Contract backlog totaled $345 million at September 30, 2018, compared to $351 million at September 30, 2017, with approximately 69% expected to be fulfilled within the next twelve months.

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Taxes
The Company reported pretax income from continuing operations for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and recognized a tax provision of 1.6% compared to a tax benefit of 6.5%, respectively. The 2018 and 2017 tax rates included $9.4 million and $8.3 million, respectively, of net discrete tax benefits and certain other items that affect comparability. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were 33.8% and 39.7%, respectively.

Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At September 30, 2018, the Company had cash and equivalents of $70 million, total debt outstanding of $1.1 billion, net of discounts and deferred costs, and $310 million available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility. Capital expenditures from continuing operations, net of equipment sales were $49.5 million.

Share Repurchases
In each of August 2016 and August 2018, 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 2018, Griffon purchased an aggregate of 2,088,739 shares of common stock for a total of $41.1 million or $19.68 per share; there were no repurchases during the fourth quarter. At September 30, 2018, $58.3 million remained under existing Board authorizations.

Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call today, November 14, 2018, at 4:30 PM ET.

The call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-0792 (U.S. participants) or 1-201-689-8263 (International participants). Callers should ask to be connected to the Griffon Corporation teleconference or provide conference ID number 13684455. Participants are encouraged to dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

A replay of the call will be available starting on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM ET by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-6671 (International), and entering the conference ID number: 13684455. The replay will be available through Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET.

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, restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives; the ability to identify and successfully consummate and integrate value-adding acquisition opportunities; increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product

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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 defense budget cuts or other government actions; the ability of the federal government to fund and conduct its operations; increases in the cost or lack of availabiliy of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel, components or purchased finished goods, including the impact from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon's operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; unfavorable results of government agency contract audits of Telephonics 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; Griffon's ability to service and refinance its debt; and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including, without limitation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. 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 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 two reportable segments:
 
HBP segment consists of two companies, AMES and CBP:

AMES, founded in 1774, is the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools, landscaping products, and outdoor lifestyle solutions. In 2018, we acquired ClosetMaid, a leader in wood and wire closet organization, general living storage and wire garage storage products for homeowners and professionals.

CBP, since 1964, 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. In 2018, we acquired CornellCookson, a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use.

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

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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 from continuing operations before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, 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 from continuing operations:

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
REVENUE
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Home & Building Products:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

AMES
$
216,276

 
$
125,506

 
$
953,612

 
$
545,269

CBP
227,898

 
161,564

 
697,969

 
568,001

Home & Building Products
444,174

 
287,070

 
1,651,581

 
1,113,270

Defense Electronics
101,331

 
143,729

 
326,337

 
411,727

Total revenue
$
545,505

 
$
430,799

 
$
1,977,918

 
$
1,524,997

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home & Building Products
$
48,150

 
$
34,260

 
$
177,400

 
$
126,766

Defense Electronics
19,107

 
19,253

 
36,063

 
45,931

Total Segment adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
67,257

 
53,513

 
213,463

 
172,697

Net interest expense
(15,389
)
 
(12,793
)
 
(63,871
)
 
(51,449
)
Segment depreciation and amortization
(15,356
)
 
(11,396
)
 
(55,334
)
 
(47,398
)
Unallocated amounts
(12,819
)
 
(11,019
)
 
(45,812
)
 
(42,398
)
Acquisition costs

 
(9,617
)
 
(7,597
)
 
(9,617
)
Special dividend ESOP charges




(3,220
)


Secondary equity offering costs




(1,205
)


Cost of life insurance benefits




(2,614
)


Contract settlement charges

 
(5,137
)
 

 
(5,137
)
Income before taxes from continuing operations
$
23,693

 
$
3,551

 
$
33,810

 
$
16,698



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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
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT

(in thousands)

 
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Home & Building Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
$
35,505

 
$
24,834

 
$
130,487

 
$
89,495

Depreciation and amortization
12,645

 
8,702

 
44,533

 
36,547

Acquisition costs

 
724

 
2,380

 
724

Segment adjusted EBITDA
$
48,150

 
$
34,260

 
$
177,400

 
$
126,766

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defense Electronics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating profit
$
16,396

 
$
11,422

 
$
25,262

 
$
29,943

Depreciation and amortization
2,711

 
2,694

 
10,801

 
10,851

Contract settlement charges

 
5,137

 

 
5,137

Segment adjusted EBITDA
$
19,107

 
$
19,253

 
$
36,063

 
$
45,931

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All segments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations - as reported
$
39,117

 
$
16,803

 
$
96,450

 
$
69,027

Unallocated amounts
12,819

 
11,019

 
45,812

 
42,398

Other, net
(35
)
 
(459
)
 
1,231

 
(880
)
Corporate acquisition costs

 
8,893

 
5,217

 
8,893

Special dividend ESOP charges

 

 
3,220

 

Secondary equity offering costs

 

 
1,205

 

Cost of life insurance benefit

 

 
2,614

 

Segment operating profit from continuing operations
51,901

 
36,256

 
155,749

 
119,438

Segment depreciation and amortization
15,356

 
11,396

 
55,334

 
47,398

Acquisition costs

 
724

 
2,380

 
724

Contract settlement charges

 
5,137

 

 
5,137

Segment adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
67,257

 
$
53,513

 
$
213,463

 
$
172,697


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
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenue
$
545,505

 
$
430,799

 
$
1,977,918

 
$
1,524,997

Cost of goods and services
397,054

 
316,279

 
1,448,358

 
1,116,881

Gross profit
148,451

 
114,520

 
529,560

 
408,116

Selling, general and administrative expenses
109,334

 
97,717

 
433,110

 
339,089

Income from continuing operations
39,117

 
16,803

 
96,450

 
69,027

Other income (expense)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest expense
(15,595
)
 
(12,819
)
 
(65,568
)
 
(51,513
)
Interest income
206

 
26

 
1,697

 
64

Other, net
(35
)
 
(459
)
 
1,231

 
(880
)
Total other income (expense)
(15,424
)
 
(13,252
)
 
(62,640
)
 
(52,329
)
Income before taxes from continuing operations
23,693

 
3,551

 
33,810

 
16,698

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
22,662

 
(786
)
 
555

 
(1,085
)
Income from continuing operations
$
1,031

 
$
4,337

 
$
33,255

 
$
17,783

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses
(4,661
)
 
637

 
119,981

 
22,276

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
(2,212
)
 
16,924

 
27,558

 
25,147

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(2,449
)
 
(16,287
)
 
92,423

 
(2,871
)
Net income (loss)
$
(1,418
)
 
$
(11,950
)
 
$
125,678

 
$
14,912

Income from continuing operations
$
0.03

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.81

 
$
0.43

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(0.06
)
 
(0.39
)
 
2.25

 
(0.07
)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
3.06

 
$
0.36

Weighted-average shares outstanding
40,326

 
41,726

 
41,005

 
41,005

Income from continuing operations
$
0.02

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.78

 
$
0.41

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(0.06
)
 
(0.39
)
 
2.18

 
(0.07
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.29
)
 
$
2.96

 
$
0.35

Weighted-average shares outstanding
40,326

 
41,726

 
42,422

 
43,011

Net income (loss)
$
(1,418
)
 
$
(11,950
)
 
$
125,678

 
$
14,912

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments
114

 
9,323

 
9,403

 
10,667

Pension and other post retirement plans
6,328

 
7,571

 
16,381

 
9,203

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
(27
)
 
89

 
585

 
890

Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes
6,415

 
16,983

 
26,369

 
20,760

Comprehensive income
$
4,997

 
$
5,033

 
$
152,047

 
$
35,672



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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
At September 30, 2018
 
At September 30, 2017
CURRENT ASSETS
 

 
 

Cash and equivalents
$
69,758

 
$
47,681

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,408 and $5,966
280,509

 
208,229

Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $3,172 and $4,407
121,803

 
131,662

Inventories
398,359

 
299,437

Prepaid and other current assets
42,121

 
40,067

Assets of discontinued operations held for sale

 
370,724

Assets of discontinued operations not held for sale
324

 
329

Total Current Assets
912,874

 
1,098,129

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
342,492

 
232,135

GOODWILL
439,395

 
319,139

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
370,858

 
205,127

OTHER ASSETS
16,355

 
16,051

ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2,916

 
2,960

Total Assets
$
2,084,890

 
$
1,873,541

CURRENT LIABILITIES
 

 
 

Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
13,011

 
$
11,078

Accounts payable
233,658

 
183,951

Accrued liabilities
139,192

 
83,258

Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

 
84,450

Liabilities of discontinued operations
7,210

 
8,342

Total Current Liabilities
393,071

 
371,079

LONG-TERM DEBT, net
1,108,071

 
968,080

OTHER LIABILITIES
106,710

 
132,537

LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2,647

 
3,037

Total Liabilities
1,610,499

 
1,474,733

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Preferred stock, par value $0.25 per share, authorized 3,000 shares, no shares issued

 

Common stock, par value $0.25 per share, authorized 85,000 shares, issued outstanding shares of 81,520 and 80,663, respectively.
20,380

 
20,166

Capital in excess of par value
503,396

 
487,077

Retained earnings
550,523

 
480,347

Treasury shares, at cost, 35,846 common shares and 33,557 common shares
(534,830
)
 
(489,225
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(34,112
)
 
(60,481
)
Deferred compensation
(30,966
)
 
(39,076
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
474,391

 
398,808

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
2,084,890

 
$
1,873,541



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


 
Years Ended September 30,
 
2018

2017

2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
 


 


 

Net income
$
125,678


$
14,912


$
30,010

Net (income) loss from discontinued operations
(92,423
)

2,871


(10,229
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
 


 


 

Depreciation and amortization
55,803


47,878


46,342

Stock-based compensation
10,078


8,090


10,136

Provision for losses on accounts receivable
96


271


351

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts
5,219


4,511


7,321

Deferred income tax
(17,633
)

2,341


6,044

Gain (loss) on sale/disposal of assets and investments
290


(126
)

(319
)
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
2,681


(19,131
)

(35,933
)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(52,122
)

(29,299
)

16,103

(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets
5,969


(4,781
)

1,462

Increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable
11,078


17,541


4,829

Other changes, net
11,732


4,073


4,001

Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations
66,446


49,151


80,118

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
 


 


 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
(50,138
)

(34,937
)

(59,276
)
Acquired business, net of cash acquired
(430,932
)

(34,719
)

(4,470
)
Investment sales (purchases)


(1,824
)

715

Proceeds from sale of business
474,727





Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
663


143


770

Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations
(5,680
)

(71,337
)

(62,261
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
 


 


 

Dividends paid
(49,797
)

(10,325
)

(8,798
)
Purchase of shares for treasury
(45,605
)

(15,841
)

(65,307
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
443,058


233,443


302,362

Payments of long-term debt
(300,993
)

(170,454
)

(208,514
)
Change in short-term borrowings
144





Share premium payment on settled debt


(24,997
)


Financing costs
(7,793
)

(1,548
)

(4,384
)
Purchase of ESOP shares


(10,908
)


Other, net
51


(70
)

55

Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities - continuing operations
39,065


(700
)

15,414


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

CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
 


 


 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(45,624
)

47,193


24,264

Net cash used in investing activities
(10,762
)

(45,075
)

(31,343
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(22,541
)

(4,268
)

(6,526
)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations
(78,927
)

(2,150
)

(13,605
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
1,173


164


886

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
22,077


(24,872
)

20,552

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
47,681


72,553


52,001

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
69,758


$
47,681


$
72,553

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
 


 


 

Cash paid for interest
$
59,793


$
48,137


$
43,208

Cash paid for taxes
32,140


20,998


3,431



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

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
TO ADJUSTED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
 
For the Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
Income from continuing operations
$
1,031

 
$
4,337

 
$
33,255

 
$
17,783

 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
Acquisition costs

 
6,145

 
5,047

 
6,145

 
Contract settlement charges

 
3,300

 

 
3,300

 
Special dividend ESOP charges

 

 
2,125

 

 
Secondary equity offering costs

 

 
795

 

 
Cost of life insurance benefit

 

 
248

 

 
Discrete and other certain tax provisions (benefits)
14,696

 
(1,769
)
 
(9,384
)
 
(8,274
)
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations
$
15,727

 
$
12,013

 
$
32,086

 
$
18,954

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
0.02

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.78

 
$
0.41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusting items, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
Acquisition costs

 
0.14

 
0.12

 
0.14

 
Contract settlement charges

 
0.08

 

 
0.08

 
Special dividend ESOP charges

 

 
0.05

 

 
Secondary equity offering costs

 

 
0.02

 

 
Cost of life insurance benefit

 

 
0.01

 

 
Discrete and other certain tax provisions (benefits)
0.35

 
(0.04
)
 
(0.22
)
 
(0.19
)
 
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.38

 
$
0.28

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.44

 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)
41,797

 
43,237

 
42,422

 
43,011

 

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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