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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): July 28, 2022

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 No.)


    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)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

    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:

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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.25 par value GFF New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 28, 2022 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 ended June 30, 2022. 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 28, 2022

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
    SVP and Chief Financial Officer    


Date: July 28, 2022

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Exhibit Index


99.1 Press release, dated July 28, 2022

Document

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Griffon Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GFF) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Revenue for the third quarter totaled $768.2 million, a 31% increase compared to the prior year of $584.2 million. Revenue excluding the Hunter acquisition increased 13% to $662.4 million. Hunter contributed $105.8 million.

Income from continuing operations totaled $52.8 million, or $0.98 per share, compared to $14.8 million, or $0.28 per share, in the prior year quarter. Current year third quarter adjusted income from continuing operations was a record $66.5 million, or $1.23 per share, compared to $20.8 million, or $0.39 per share, in the prior year quarter (see reconciliation of Income from continuing operations to Adjusted income from continuing operations for details).
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the third quarter was $134.8 million, increasing 124% from the prior year quarter of $60.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, excluding unallocated amounts (primarily corporate overhead) of $13.4 million in the current quarter and $11.5 million in the prior year quarter, totaled $148.2 million, increasing 107% from the prior year of $71.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (for a reconciliation of “Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure, to income before taxes from continuing operations, see the attached table).

On June 27, 2022, Griffon closed the sale of Telephonics to TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI) for $330 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

On May 16, 2022, Griffon announced that its Board of Directors initiated a process to review a comprehensive range of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value including a sale, merger, divestiture, recapitalization or other strategic transaction. This process is ongoing and, as previously announced, Griffon does not intend to disclose further developments until its Board approves a specific transaction or otherwise concludes its review of strategic alternatives. Griffon has retained Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as its financial advisor, and Dechert LLP as its legal counsel to assist in the review process.

Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are very pleased with our operating performance this quarter. Griffon’s results highlight the abilities of our strong management teams and global workforce to navigate through a challenging macroeconomic environment while continuing to execute on our plan.

Griffon's third quarter results were driven by strength in the Home and Building Products segment, with favorable price trends partially offset by reduced residential volume. Commercial product performance was particularly strong due to favorable volume and pricing, as we continue to realize benefits from the investments we made in CornellCookson and its integration with Clopay.

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Consumer and Professional Products continues to experience reduced volume in the North American and United Kingdom markets due to slowing consumer demand and rebalancing of customer inventory levels, partially offset by price realization and the contribution of the Hunter Fan Company.

The trends experienced in each of our segments through the third quarter are expected to continue for the remainder of the year. We remain on target to achieve our full-year revenue guidance of $2.85 billion with at least $475 million of EBITDA before unallocated costs. Leverage at the end of the year is expected to be below 3.0x net debt to EBITDA.”

Further, acknowledging the legacy of Telephonics, Mr. Kramer said, “Telephonics had been a part of Griffon since 1961. Over the years, the company grew from a provider of radio communication equipment and inflight entertainment systems to a Tier 1 contractor supplying vital defense electronic systems. We are confident that TTM Technologies and Telephonics leadership, along with the dedicated and hardworking Telephonics employees, will continue the company’s long heritage of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing supporting national and global security. We wish them all the best.”
Segment Operating Results
Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP")
CPP revenue in the current quarter totaling $362.6 million increased 12% compared to the prior year period primarily resulting from a 33% or $105.8 million contribution from the Hunter acquisition, and price and mix of 10%, partially offset by a 28% reduction in volume, primarily in North America and the United Kingdom, due to reduced consumer demand and rebalancing of customer inventory levels. Foreign exchange was 3% unfavorable.

For the current quarter, Adjusted EBITDA totaling $28.4 million decreased 3% compared to the prior year. The current quarter included EBITDA of $16.8 million from the Hunter acquisition. Excluding the Hunter contribution, EBITDA decreased 61% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of the reduced North American and United Kingdom volume and increased material, labor and transportation costs, partially offset by the benefits of price and mix. The current quarter included increased demurrage and detention costs, primarily related to COVID and global supply chain disruptions, of approximately $6.5 million, primarily related to Hunter.
Home and Building Products ("HBP")

HBP revenue in the current quarter totaling $405.5 million increased 56% from the prior year period, due to favorable pricing and mix for both residential and commercial products. Increased commercial volume was offset by reduced residential volume due to labor and supply chain disruptions.

HBP Adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter was $119.8 million, increasing 184% compared to the prior year. EBITDA benefited from the increased revenue noted above, partially offset by increased material, labor and transportation costs.

Taxes
The Company reported pretax income from continuing operations for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and recognized tax provisions of 30.6% and 44.9%, respectively. Excluding all items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were 28.6% and 32.9%, respectively. The current year-to-date effective tax rate was 30.2% and the rate excluding all items that affect comparability was 28.9%.

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Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and equivalents of $144.7 million and total debt outstanding of $1.59 billion, resulting in net debt of $1.44 billion. Leverage, as calculated in accordance with our credit agreement, was 3.2x net debt to EBITDA. Borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $289.9 million subject to certain loan covenants. Capital expenditures were $11.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

On June 27, 2022, Griffon prepaid $300 million principal amount of its $800 million Term Loan B credit facility, and during the quarter Griffon repurchased $15.2 million of its 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 for $14.3 million or 92.2% of par. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Griffon repurchased $10 million of its 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 for $9.1 million or 91.25% of par.

As of June 30, 2022, Griffon had $58 million remaining under its Board of Directors authorized share repurchase program. There were no share repurchases under these authorizations during the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

On July 20, 2022, Griffon paid a $2.00 per share special dividend to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022. The special dividend, combined with the three $0.09 quarterly dividends paid earlier this fiscal year and the $0.09 dividend announced earlier today, will result in total fiscal 2022 dividends paid of $2.36 per share.

Conference Call Information
Given the ongoing review of strategic alternatives, Griffon will not be hosting a conference call in connection with its third quarter financial results.

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: the impact of the strategic alternatives review process announced in May 2022; 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 (including, in particular, integration of the Hunter Fan acquisition); increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product markets, and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements and innovations; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel, components or purchased finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events 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;
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unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating companies; possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy; the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and the global economy, including business disruptions, reductions in employment and an increase in business and operating facility failures, specifically among our customers and suppliers; Griffon's ability to service and refinance its debt; and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including, without limitation, changes in tax laws. 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.


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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 conducts its operations through two reportable segments:

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

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

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        Managing Director
Griffon Corporation            ICR Inc.    
(212) 957-5000                (203) 682-8311
IR@griffon.com




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Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating results from continuing operations before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges, loss from debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors.

The following table provides operating highlights and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Income before taxes from continuing operations:
(in thousands)For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
REVENUE2022202120222021
Consumer and Professional Products$362,634 $324,826 $1,056,819 $947,739 
Home and Building Products405,545 259,392 1,082,726 752,684 
Total revenue$768,179 $584,218 $2,139,545 $1,700,423 
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
ADJUSTED EBITDA    
Consumer and Professional Products$28,373 $29,388 $92,431 $99,524 
Home and Building Products119,847 42,156 280,618 130,585 
Total Segments148,220 71,544 373,049 230,109 
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation*(13,405)(11,464)(39,724)(36,810)
Adjusted EBITDA134,815 60,080 333,325 193,299 
Net interest expense(23,961)(15,800)(60,985)(46,973)
Depreciation and amortization(17,688)(13,306)(47,021)(39,118)
Debt extinguishment, net(5,287)— (5,287)— 
Restructuring charges(5,909)(4,081)(12,391)(14,662)
Acquisition costs— — (9,303)— 
Strategic review - retention and other(3,220)— (3,220)— 
Proxy expenses— — (6,952)— 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold(2,700)— (5,401)— 
Income before taxes from continuing operations$76,050 $26,893 $182,765 $92,546 
* Primarily Corporate Overhead
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION2022202120222021
Segment:    
Consumer and Professional Products$13,434 $8,781 $33,831 $25,600 
Home and Building Products4,116 4,375 12,778 13,095 
Total segment depreciation and amortization17,550 13,156 46,609 38,695 
Corporate138 150 412 423 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$17,688 $13,306 $47,021 $39,118 

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Griffon believes Free Cash Flow ("FCF", a non-GAAP measure) is a useful measure for investors because it portrays the Company's ability to generate cash from operations for purposes such as repaying debt, funding acquisitions and paying dividends.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to FCF:
For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)20222021
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(65,001)$13,314 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(33,516)(24,949)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment89 116 
Free Cash Flow provided by Defense Electronics23,632 19,765 
FCF$(74,796)$8,246 
The following tables provide a reconciliation of Gross profit and Selling, general and administrative expenses for items that affect comparability for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Gross Profit, as reported$260,601 $159,902 $687,086 $485,244 
% of revenue33.9 %27.4 %32.1 %28.5 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges2,441 695 5,218 4,573 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold2,700 — 5,401 — 
Gross Profit, as adjusted$265,742 $160,597 $697,705 $489,817 
% of revenue34.6 %27.5 %32.6 %28.8 %

For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported$157,387 $117,796 $442,577 $347,138 
% of revenue20.5 %20.2 %20.7 %20.4 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(3,468)(3,385)(7,173)(10,088)
Acquisition costs— — (9,303)— 
Proxy expenses— — (6,952)— 
Strategic review - retention and other(3,220)— (3,220)— 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted$150,699 $114,411 $415,929 $337,050 
% of revenue19.6 %19.6 %19.4 %19.8 %
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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 June 30,Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
Revenue$768,179 $584,218 $2,139,545 $1,700,423 
Cost of goods and services507,578 424,316 1,452,459 1,215,179 
Gross profit260,601 159,902 687,086 485,244 
Selling, general and administrative expenses157,387 117,796 442,577 347,138 
Income from operations103,214 42,106 244,509 138,106 
Other income (expense)    
Interest expense(24,022)(15,849)(61,111)(47,370)
Interest income61 49 126 397 
Debt extinguishment, net(5,287)— (5,287)— 
Other, net2,084 587 4,528 1,413 
Total other expense, net(27,164)(15,213)(61,744)(45,560)
Income before taxes from continuing operations76,050 26,893 182,765 92,546 
Provision for income taxes23,268 12,078 55,119 34,868 
Income from continuing operations $52,782 $14,815 $127,646 $57,678 
Discontinued operations:
Income from operations of discontinued operations 113,457 2,180 117,777 3,556 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 25,952 287 20,149 (2,085)
Income from discontinued operations87,505 1,893 97,628 5,641 
Net income $140,287 $16,708 $225,274 $63,319 
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations$1.02 $0.29 $2.48 $1.14 
Income from discontinued operations1.69 0.04 1.89 0.11 
Basic earnings per common share$2.71 $0.33 $4.37 $1.25 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding51,734 50,903 51,527 50,779 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations$0.98 $0.28 $2.38 $1.08 
Income from discontinued operations1.62 0.04 1.82 0.11 
Diluted earnings per common share$2.60 $0.31 $4.19 $1.19 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding53,914 53,504 53,704 53,306 
Dividends paid per common share$0.09 $0.08 $0.27 $0.24 
Net income $140,287 $16,708 $225,274 $63,319 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:    
Foreign currency translation adjustments(17,822)1,160 (14,092)15,022 
Pension and other post retirement plans1,196 1,245 2,004 4,196 
Change in cash flow hedges2,450 351 110 1,454 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(14,176)2,756 (11,978)20,672 
Comprehensive income, net$126,111 $19,464 $213,296 $83,991 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 June 30,
2022
September 30,
2021
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and equivalents$144,687 $248,653 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $13,541 and $8,787429,683 294,804 
Inventories708,178 472,794 
Prepaid and other current assets59,111 76,009 
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale— 275,814 
Assets of discontinued operations487 605 
Total Current Assets1,342,146 1,368,679 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net299,844 290,222 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS193,448 144,598 
GOODWILL705,356 426,148 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net939,024 350,025 
OTHER ASSETS21,791 21,589 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS2,623 3,424 
Total Assets$3,504,232 $2,604,685 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$13,085 $12,486 
Accounts payable212,038 260,038 
Accrued liabilities306,282 144,928 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities32,426 29,881 
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale— 81,023 
Liabilities of discontinued operations30,806 3,280 
Total Current Liabilities594,637 531,636 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,574,697 1,033,197 
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES167,549 119,315 
OTHER LIABILITIES257,209 109,585 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS3,825 3,794 
Total Liabilities2,597,917 1,797,527 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Total Shareholders’ Equity906,315 807,158 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$3,504,232 $2,604,685 






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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income$225,274 $63,319 
Net income from discontinued operations(97,628)(5,641)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations:  
Depreciation and amortization47,021 39,118 
Stock-based compensation15,978 15,091 
Asset impairment charges - restructuring2,494 3,883 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable1,008 173 
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs2,753 2,019 
Debt extinguishment, net5,287 — 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold5,401 — 
Deferred income taxes1,465 7,232 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and investments(303)155 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:  
Increase in accounts receivable(81,825)(34,914)
Increase in inventories(135,473)(101,553)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets(13,388)(4,359)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities(44,864)27,180 
Other changes, net1,799 1,611 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities - continuing operations(65,001)13,314 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(33,516)(24,949)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired(851,464)(2,242)
Proceeds from sale of business, net295,712 — 
Proceeds (payments) from investments14,923 (4,658)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment89 116 
Other, net— 28 
Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(574,256)(31,705)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Dividends paid(14,906)(12,907)
Purchase of shares for treasury(10,886)(2,909)
Proceeds from long-term debt984,314 20,587 
Payments of long-term debt(427,883)(18,255)
Financing costs(17,065)(571)
Other, net188 (272)
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities - continuing operations513,762 (14,327)

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

 Nine Months Ended June 30,
 20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:  
Net cash provided by operating activities26,889 27,035 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,627)8,155 
Net cash provided by discontinued operations24,262 35,190 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(2,733)136 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS(103,966)2,608 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD248,653 218,089 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$144,687 $220,697 

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Griffon evaluates performance based on Earnings per share and Net income excluding restructuring charges, loss from debt extinguishment, acquisition related expenses, discrete and certain other tax items, as well other items that may affect comparability, as applicable, a non-GAAP measure. 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, a non-GAAP measure, to Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations:

(in thousands, except per share data)For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
Income from continuing operations$52,782 $14,815 $127,646 $57,678 
Adjusting items:    
Debt extinguishment, net5,287 — 5,287 — 
Restructuring charges5,909 4,081 12,391 14,662 
Acquisition costs— — 9,303 — 
Strategic review - retention and other3,220 — 3,220 — 
Proxy expenses— — 6,952 — 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold2,700 — 5,401 — 
Tax impact of above items(4,314)(953)(9,411)(3,628)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net913 2,850 (661)3,219 
Adjusted income from continuing operations$66,497 $20,793 $160,128 $71,931 
Earnings per common share from continuing operations$0.98 $0.28 $2.38 $1.08 
Adjusting items, net of tax:    
Debt extinguishment, net0.07 — 0.07 — 
Restructuring charges0.08 0.06 0.17 0.21 
Acquisition costs— — 0.15 — 
Strategic review - retention and other0.04 — 0.04 — 
Proxy expenses— — 0.10 — 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold0.04 — 0.07 — 
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net0.02 0.05 (0.01)0.06 
Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations$1.23 $0.39 $2.98 $1.35 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)53,914 53,504 53,704 53,306 
Note: Due to rounding, the sum of earnings per common share from continuing operations and adjusting items, net of tax, may not equal adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations.
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