Unassociated Document
 
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 20, 2008

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

Delaware
1-6620
11-1893410
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification Number)

 
100 Jericho Quadrangle
Jericho, New York
 
11753
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) 
(Zip Code)
 
(516) 938-5544
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 20, 2008, Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2008. 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 20, 2008


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/ Patrick L. Alesia
 
Patrick L. Alesia
  Chief Financial Officer


Date: November 20, 2008
 
 
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Exhibit Index


 
99.1.
Press release, dated November 20, 2008
 
 
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Unassociated Document

 
Contact: Patrick L. Alesia
Chief Financial Officer
(516) 938-5544

Griffon Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Operating Results
and 2008 Fiscal Year Results
 

● Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations in Q4 was $.19 before non-cash goodwill write-off
● Non-GAAP pro forma pre-tax income from continuing operations increased to $10.9 million in Q4
● Segment adjusted EBITDA of $29.5 million in fourth quarter of 2008
● Segment adjusted EBITDA of $92.9 million in fiscal year 2008

JERICHO, NEW YORK, November 20, 2008 - Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.

Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2008

Net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 were $353.7 million, compared to $333.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company took a $12.9 million non-cash goodwill write-off of all the goodwill associated with the Garage Doors segment. As a result, the loss from continuing operations for that quarter was $6.7 million, or $.20 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $10.0 million, or $.31 per diluted share, last year. Loss from discontinued operations for the fourth quarter was $1.3 million, or $.04 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 million, or $.03 per diluted share, last year. Net loss for the quarter was $8.0 million, or $.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $9.0 million, or $.28 per diluted share, last year.

The Company’s non-GAAP, pro forma pre-tax results from continuing operations before the goodwill write-off improved to $10.9 million in the fourth quarter compared to $10.7 million last year. Given the challenging environment in the residential housing market, as well as managing increases in raw material costs, the Company was satisfied with its overall performance for the fourth quarter.

The Company’s segment adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $29.5 million compared to $30.9 million in 2007. Segment adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income excluding allocations of corporate overhead, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges and goodwill charges.

The fourth-quarter non-cash goodwill write-off is not tax deductible, resulting in an increase in the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the period. The goodwill write-off does not affect the Company’s cash position, cash flow from operating activities, credit availability or liquidity and will not have any affect on the Company’s future operations.



In May 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to exit all operating activities of the Installation Services segment in 2008. Certain operating units in the Installation Services segment were closed during the second and third quarters, two units were transferred into the Garage Doors segment, others were sold during the third quarter and the remaining operating units in Las Vegas and Phoenix were sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Results of operations related to substantially all of the operating units of the Installation Services segment from the beginning of each fiscal period presented through September 30, 2008 have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. Net sales of discontinued operations were $10.0 million and $62.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Disposal costs related to the Installation Services segment included in its operating results were $7.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, which was less than our previously-disclosed estimate of up to $17 million. The Company is winding down remaining disposal activities in the first half of fiscal 2009 and does not expect to incur significant expenses in the future. Future net cash outflows to satisfy restructuring liabilities that were accrued as of September 30, 2008 are estimated to range between $7 million and $8 million, which is less than our previously-disclosed estimate of up to $10 million. Substantially all of such liabilities are expected to be paid within the next twelve months.

Telephonics Results

For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, Telephonics generated sales of $103.8 million, a 5.9% increase from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

Telephonics’ increased sales were primarily the result of increased activities and production in its core business, particularly in certain Radar Systems Division programs. Last year’s fourth quarter sales were favorably impacted by contracts with the Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) contracts that were winding down in the latter part of fiscal 2007. Excluding the prior-period sales related to the SRC contracts, core business sales grew by approximately $24.5 million, or 31%. Operating profit improved $.4 million, or 3.4%, as a result of increased gross margin performance attributable to program mix.

Clopay Garage Doors Results

For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company’s Garage Doors segment generated sales of $124.4 million, a 3.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Garage Doors’ sales continued to be impacted by weakness in the residential housing and credit markets.

The Garage Doors sales decline was principally due to reduced unit volume, offset partially by higher selling prices to pass through rising material and freight costs, a favorable product mix, and a decrease in customer returns and deductions.

Operating profit of the Garage Doors segment decreased by approximately $12.5 million compared to last year, primarily as a result of a goodwill write-off of $12.9 million in 2008. The 2007 period was affected by restructuring charges of approximately $2.4 million.

Clopay Specialty Plastic Films Results

For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company’s Specialty Plastic Films segment generated sales of $125.5 million, an 18.0% increase from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

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Specialty Plastic Films achieved higher sales resulting primarily from a favorable product mix in North America, the partial pass-through of higher selling prices due to increased resin costs, and the impact of foreign exchange, partially offset by lower selling prices to a major customer and lower unit volumes. Operating profit decreased by $.4 million as gross margin was unfavorably impacted by reduced unit volumes and increased resin costs, as well as costs associated with building our European management team.

Fiscal Year 2008 Results

Net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 were $1.27 billion, compared to $1.37 billion in fiscal 2007. Income from continuing operations, which was significantly impacted by a non-cash goodwill write-off taken in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 of $12.9 million, was $.1 million, or nil per diluted share, for the year compared to $28.2 million, or $.84 per diluted share, last year. Loss from discontinued operations for fiscal 2008 was $40.6 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $6.1 million, or $.19 per diluted share, last year. Net loss for fiscal 2008 was $40.5 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $22.1 million, or $.65 per diluted share, last year.

The fourth-quarter non-cash goodwill write-off is not tax deductible, resulting in an increase in the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the fiscal year.
The Company’s segment adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2008 was $92.9 million compared to $110.6 million in 2007.

With respect to the discontinued operations of the Installation Services segment, net sales of these operating units were $109.4 million and $250.9 million for the years ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Disposal costs related to the Installation Services segment included in its operating results were $43.1 million for fiscal 2008, which was below previously-disclosed estimates.

Telephonics Results

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, Telephonics generated sales of $366.3 million, a 22.5% decrease from fiscal year 2007.

The operating results declined, as anticipated, by $13.2 million as a result of the wind down in late fiscal 2007 of substantial contracts with SRC. Excluding the impact of the SRC contracts in the respective fiscal year periods, core business sales grew by approximately $66.4 million, or 24%.

Clopay Garage Doors Results

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company’s Garage Doors segment generated sales of $435.3 million, a 10.5% decrease from fiscal year 2007.

The Company’s Garage Doors segment results were clearly impacted by the sustained downturn in the residential housing and credit markets. The decline in units sales of Garage Doors was partially offset by higher selling prices to pass through rising material and freight costs, a favorable product mix, and a decrease in customer returns and deductions.

Operating profit of the Garage Doors segment decreased by approximately $24.6 million compared to last year, which ended the current fiscal year with a $17.4 million operating loss, primarily as a result of the goodwill write-off of $12.9 million, as well as certain non-recurring SG&A expenses and the impact of the overall sales decline.

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The segment’s management has focused on cost reduction programs including, but not limited to, reductions in force, reducing or eliminating certain sales and marketing programs and consolidating facilities where possible.

Clopay Specialty Plastic Films Results

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the Company’s Specialty Plastic Films segment generated sales of $467.7 million, a 15.0% increase from fiscal year 2007.

Specialty Plastic Films achieved higher sales resulting primarily from a favorable product mix in North America, the partial pass-through of higher selling prices from rising resin costs, and the impact of foreign exchange, partially offset by lower selling prices to a major customer and lower unit volumes. Operating profit increased by $3.4 million, or 19.6%, as a result of a favorable product mix, particularly in North America, and improved manufacturing efficiencies in Europe and Brazil, partially offset by increased resin costs and competitive price pressures.

Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures

In September 2008, the Company received $241.3 million of gross proceeds from the first closing of its rights offering and the closing of the related investments by GS Direct, L.L.C. (an affiliate of Goldman Sachs), and by Ronald Kramer, Griffon’s Chief Executive Officer. An additional $5.3 million of rights offering proceeds were received in October 2008 in connection with the second and final closing of the rights offering, after which the rights offering was terminated. The Company intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes and to fund future growth.

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents balance at September 30, 2008 was $311.9 million. Total debt outstanding at the end of fiscal 2008 was $233.2 million, including $130 million of convertible notes. Capital expenditures were $4.0 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and were $53.1 million for fiscal year 2008.

In October 2008, the Company purchased $35.5 million face value of its outstanding 4% convertible notes from certain note holders for $28.4 million. This will result in a pre-tax gain from the early extinguishment of debt of $7.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results today, November 20, 2008, at 4:30 PM EST. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-322-9079 (U.S. participants) or 1-973-582-2717 (International participants). Callers should ask to be connected to Griffon Corporation’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 teleconference and provide the conference ID number 71563444. A replay of the call will be available from November 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (U.S.) or 1-706-645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 71563444. The replay will be available through December 4, 2008.

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Forward-looking Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including without limitation statements regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of the Company’s management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to, business, financial market and economic conditions, including, but not limited to, the credit market, the housing market, results of integrating acquired businesses into existing operations, the results of the Company’s restructuring and disposal efforts, competitive factors and pricing pressures for resin and steel, and capacity and supply constraints. Such statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity of the Company as previously disclosed in the Company’s SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Griffon Corporation

Griffon Corporation, headquartered in Jericho, New York, is a diversified holding Company consisting of three distinct business segments: Electronic Information and Communication Systems, through Telephonics Corporation; Garage Doors, through Clopay Building Products Company; and Specialty Plastic Films, through Clopay Plastic Products Company. Telephonics Corporation’s high-technology engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide integrated information, communication and sensor system solutions to military and commercial markets worldwide. Clopay Building Products Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential garage doors to professional installing dealers and major home center retail chains. Clopay Plastic Products is an international leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films used in a variety of hygienic, health-care and industrial markets. For more information on the Company and its operating subsidiaries, please see the Company's website at www.griffoncorp.com.
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Year Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
                   
                   
PRELIMINARY (in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
                   
                   
Net Sales:
                 
Electronic Information and Communication Systems
 
$
103,780
 
$
97,982
 
$
366,288
 
$
472,549
 
Garage Doors
   
124,409
   
129,087
   
435,321
   
486,606
 
Specialty Plastic Films
   
125,476
   
106,341
   
467,696
   
406,574
 
   
$
353,665
 
$
333,410
 
$
1,269,305
 
$
1,365,729
 
                           
Operating Income (Loss):
                         
Electronic Information and Communication Systems
 
$
10,942
 
$
10,586
 
$
32,737
 
$
45,888
 
Garage Doors
   
(9,376
)
 
3,090
   
(17,444
)
 
7,117
 
Specialty Plastic Films
   
4,765
   
5,127
   
20,620
   
17,263
 
Segment operating income
   
6,331
   
18,803
   
35,913
   
70,268
 
Unallocated amounts
   
(5,655
)
 
(5,316
)
 
(21,969
)
 
(18,721
)
Interest, net
   
(2,718
)
 
(2,798
)
 
(9,562
)
 
(10,111
)
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes
 
$
(2,042
)
$
10,689
 
$
4,382
 
$
41,436
 
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
  
   
 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 
 PRELIMINARY (in thousands, except per share data)
 
2008
 
2007
 
           
Net sales
 
$
353,665
 
$
333,410
 
Cost of sales
   
276,256
   
254,599
 
Gross profit
   
77,409
   
78,811
 
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
63,970
   
63,500
 
Impairment of goodwill
   
12,913
   
-
 
Restructuring and other related charges
   
38
   
2,422
 
Total operating expenses
   
76,921
   
65,922
 
Income from operations
   
488
   
12,889
 
               
Other income (expense):
             
Interest expense
   
(2,932
)
 
(3,288
)
Interest income
   
214
   
491
 
Other, net
   
188
   
597
 
     
(2,530
)
 
(2,200
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
   
(2,042
)
 
10,689
 
Provision for income taxes
   
4,619
   
646
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
discontinued operations
   
(6,661
)
 
10,043
 
Discontinued operations:
             
Loss from operations of the discontinued Installation
Services business (including a loss on disposal of
$7,077 for the three-month period ended September 30,
2008)
   
(10,111
)
 
(1,512
)
Income tax benefit
   
(8,793
)
 
(431
)
Loss from discontinued operations
   
(1,318
)
 
(1,081
)
Net income
 
$
(7,979
)
$
8,962
 
               
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
(.20
)
$
.31
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(.03
)
   
$
(.24
)
$
.28
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
(.20
)
$
.31
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(.03
)
   
$
(.24
)
$
.28
 
               
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
   
33,215
   
32,483
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
   
33,373
   
32,902
 
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
  
   
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 
 PRELIMINARY (in thousands, except per share data)
   
2008
   
2007
 
           
 
 
Net sales
 
$
1,269,305
 
$
1,365,729
 
Cost of sales
   
996,308
   
1,071,173
 
Gross profit
   
272,997
   
294,556
 
               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
246,243
   
243,400
 
Impairment of goodwill
   
12,913
   
-
 
Restructuring and other related charges
   
2,610
   
2,501
 
Total operating expenses
   
261,766
   
245,901
 
Income from operations
   
11,231
   
48,655
 
               
Other income (expense):
             
Interest expense
   
(11,532
)
 
(12,508
)
Interest income
   
1,970
   
2,397
 
Other, net
   
2,713
   
2,892
 
     
(6,849
)
 
(7,219
)
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes
   
4,382
   
41,436
 
Provision for income taxes
   
4,294
   
13,271
 
Income from continuing operations before
discontinued operations
   
88
   
28,165
 
Discontinued operations:
             
Loss from operations of the discontinued Installation
Services business (including a loss on disposal of
$43,093 for the year ended September 30, 2008)
   
(62,447
)
 
(9,804
)
Income tax benefit
   
(21,856
)
 
(3,718
)
Loss from discontinued operations
   
(40,591
)
 
(6,086
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
(40,503
)
$
22,079
 
               
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
.00
 
$
.87
 
Discontinued operations
   
(1.24
)
 
(.19
)
   
$
(1.24
)
$
.68
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
.00
 
$
.84
 
Discontinued operations
   
(1.24
)
 
(.19
)
   
$
(1.24
)
$
.65
 
               
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
   
32,667
   
32,405
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
   
32,836
   
33,357
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
 PRELIMINARY (in thousands)
 
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
ASSETS
         
           
Current Assets:
         
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
311,921
 
$
44,747
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
163,586
   
172,333
 
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed
   
69,001
   
77,184
 
Inventories
   
167,158
   
143,962
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
52,430
   
44,525
 
Assets of discontinued operations
   
9,495
   
66,042
 
Total current assets
   
773,591
   
548,793
 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost net of
             
depreciation and amortization
   
239,003
   
230,232
 
Costs in excess of fair value of net assets of
             
businesses acquired, net
   
93,782
   
108,417
 
Intangible and other assets
   
56,844
   
55,838
 
Assets of discontinued operations
   
8,436
   
16,578
 
   
$
1,171,566
 
$
959,858
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
               
Current Liabilities:
             
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
 
$
2,258
 
$
3,392
 
Accounts payable
   
129,823
   
99,007
 
Accrued liabilities
   
62,643
   
60,764
 
Income taxes
   
1,807
   
14,153
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
   
14,917
   
17,287
 
Total current liabilities
   
211,448
   
194,603
 
Long-term debt
   
230,930
   
229,438
 
Other liabilities and deferred credits
   
59,460
   
62,429
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
   
10,048
   
6,449
 
Shareholders' equity
   
659,680
   
466,939
 
   
$
1,171,566
 
$
959,858
 
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
   
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
 
 PRELIMINARY (in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
     
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(40,503
)
$
22,079
 
Loss from discontinued operations - net of taxes
   
40,591
   
6,086
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities of continuing operations:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
43,735
   
40,356
 
Impairment of goodwill
   
12,913
   
-
 
Stock-based compensation
   
3,327
   
2,412
 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
   
1,089
   
649
 
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs
   
495
   
-
 
Deferred income taxes
   
3,446
   
(10,004
)
Change in assets and liabilities:
             
Decrease in accounts receivable and contract costs and
recognized income not yet billed
   
13,585
   
20,174
 
(Increase) decrease in inventories
   
(23,500
)
 
3,651
 
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(9,065
)
 
(141
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
income taxes payable
   
46,185
   
(29,563
)
Other changes, net
   
(6,344
)
 
3,999
 
     
126,457
   
37,619
 
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations
   
85,954
   
59,698
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
             
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(53,116
)
 
(29,737
)
Acquisition of business
   
(1,829
)
 
(818
)
Proceeds from sale of investment
   
1,000
   
-
 
Decrease (increase) in equipment lease deposits
   
4,593
   
(6,092
)
Funds restricted for capital projects
   
-
   
(4,521
)
Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations
   
(49,352
)
 
(41,168
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
             
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock from Rights Offering
   
241,344
   
-
 
Purchase of shares for treasury
   
(579
)
 
(4,355
)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
   
89,235
   
47,891
 
Payments of long-term debt
   
(87,785
)
 
(27,650
)
Decrease in short-term borrowings
   
(924
)
 
(5,834
)
Financing costs
   
(9,932
)
 
-
 
Exercise of stock options
   
-
   
2,588
 
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
3
   
1,346
 
Other, net
   
139
   
271
 
Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations
   
231,501
   
14,257
 
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
(5,410
)
 
5,963
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
5,496
   
(17,184
)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
   
86
   
(11,221
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(1,015
)
 
792
 
               
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
267,174
   
22,358
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
44,747
   
22,389
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
311,921
 
$
44,747
 
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
NET INCOME (LOSS) TO PRO FORMA NET INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 PRELIMINARY (in thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
Year Ended
September 30, 2008
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes - as reported
 
$
(2,042
)
$
4,382
 
Goodwill impairment
   
12,913
   
12,913
 
Income from continuing operations before
taxes - pro forma
   
10,871
   
17,295
 
Provision for income taxes
   
4,619
   
4,294
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
discontinued operations - pro forma
   
6,252
   
13,001
 
               
Discontinued operations:
             
Loss from operations of the discontinued Installation
Services business
   
(10,111
)
 
(62,447
)
Income tax benefit
   
(8,793
)
 
(21,856
)
Loss from discontinued operations
   
(1,318
)
 
(40,591
)
Net income - pro forma
 
$
4,934
 
$
(27,590
)
               
Basic earnings (loss) per share - as reported:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
(.20
)
$
.00
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(1.24
)
   
$
(.24
)
$
(1.24
)
Basic earnings (loss) per share - pro forma:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
.19
 
$
.40
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(1.24
)
   
$
.15
 
$
(.84
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - as reported:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
(.20
)
$
.00
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(1.24
)
   
$
(.24
)
$
(1.24
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share - pro forma:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
.19
 
$
.40
 
Discontinued operations
   
(.04
)
 
(1.24
)
   
$
.15
 
$
(.84
)
               
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic
   
33,215
   
32,667
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted
   
33,373
   
32,836
 
 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited)
The following is a reconciliation of operating income, which is a GAAP measure of our operating results, to segment operating income and segment adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that the presentation of segment operating income and segment adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information about the Company’s reportable segments. Segment operating income and segment adjusted EBITDA are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP, are not measures of financial performance or condition, liquidity or profitability of the Company, and should not be considered as an alternative to (1) net income, operating income or any other performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP or (2) operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, segment operating income and segment adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be measures of free cash flow for management’s discretionary use, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements.
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Year Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
                   
                   
PRELIMINARY (in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
                   
                   
Operating income - as reported
 
$
488
 
$
12,889
 
$
11,231
 
$
48,655
 
Corporate and related charges
   
5,655
   
5,317
   
21,969
   
18,721
 
Other income
   
188
   
597
   
2,713
   
2,892
 
Segment operating income
   
6,331
   
18,803
   
35,913
   
70,268
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,179
   
9,666
   
41,460
   
37,827
 
Goodwill write-off
   
12,913
   
-
   
12,913
   
-
 
Restructuring charges
   
38
   
2,422
   
2,610
   
2,501
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA
 
$
29,461
 
$
30,891
 
$
92,896
 
$
110,596
 

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA - BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Year Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
                   
                   
PRELIMINARY (in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
                   
                   
Electronic Information and Communication Systems:
                 
Segment operating income
 
$
10,942
 
$
10,586
 
$
32,737
 
$
45,888
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,904
   
1,598
   
6,752
   
5,800
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA
 
$
12,846
 
$
12,184
 
$
39,489
 
$
51,688
 
                           
Garage Doors:
                         
Segment operating income
 
$
(9,376
)
$
3,090
 
$
(17,444
)
$
7,117
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,765
   
2,760
   
12,070
   
11,041
 
Goodwill write-off
   
12,913
   
-
   
12,913
   
-
 
Restructuring charges
   
38
   
2,422
   
2,610
   
2,501
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA
 
$
6,340
 
$
8,272
 
$
10,149
 
$
20,659
 
                           
Specialty Plastic Films:
                         
Segment operating income
 
$
4,765
 
$
5,127
 
$
20,620
 
$
17,263
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
5,510
   
5,308
   
22,638
   
20,986
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA
 
$
10,275
 
$
10,435
 
$
43,258
 
$
38,249
 
                           
All segments:
                         
Segment operating income
 
$
6,331
 
$
18,803
 
$
35,913
 
$
70,268
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,179
   
9,666
   
41,460
   
37,827
 
Goodwill write-off
   
12,913
   
-
   
12,913
   
-
 
Restructuring charges
   
38
   
2,422
   
2,610
   
2,501
 
Segment adjusted EBITDA
 
$
29,461
 
$
30,891
 
$
92,896
 
$
110,596
 
 
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