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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): April 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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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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 April 28, 2022 Griffon Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the Registrant’s financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 ended March 31, 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 April 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: April 28, 2022

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Griffon Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 – Griffon Corporation (“Griffon” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GFF) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 ended March 31, 2022.

Revenue for the second quarter totaled $779.6 million, a 36% increase compared to the prior year quarter revenue of $574.7 million. Revenue excluding the Hunter acquisition increased 23% to $708.8 million. Hunter contributed $70.8 million.

Income from continuing operations totaled $58.6 million, or $1.10 per share, compared to $18.1 million, or $0.34 per share, in the prior year quarter. Current year quarter adjusted income from continuing operations was $73.1 million, or $1.37 per share, compared to $25.1 million, or $0.47 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 second quarter was $139.6 million, increasing 113% from the prior year quarter of $65.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, excluding unallocated amounts (primarily corporate overhead) of $12.8 million in the current quarter and $12.1 million in the prior year quarter, totaled $152.3 million in the current quarter, increasing 97% from the prior year of $77.5 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 (“Adjusted EBITDA”, a non-GAAP measure, see reconciliation to income before taxes from continuing operations).

On April 18, 2022, Griffon entered into a definitive agreement to sell Telephonics to TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTMI) ("TTM") for $330.0 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close within the second calendar quarter of 2022, subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

On January 24, 2022, Griffon completed the acquisition of Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter"), a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans, for approximately $845 million. Hunter, part of the Consumer and Professional Products segment ("CPP"), complements and diversifies our portfolio of leading consumer brands and products. Hunter is expected to contribute approximately $400 million in revenue and $90 million in EBITDA in the first full fiscal year of ownership.
Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Griffon's record second quarter results are a confirmation of the strength of our strategic plan, resilience of our businesses and the excellence of our operating management. We expect to continue to deliver strong results and build on our momentum."

Segment Operating Results
Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP")
CPP revenue in the current quarter totaling $411.0 million increased 24% compared to the prior year period primarily resulting from a 21%, or $70.8 million, contribution from the Hunter acquisition, and price and mix of 15%, partially offset by an 11% reduction in volume, primarily in the U.S., due to reduced consumer demand and customer supplier diversification. FX was 1% unfavorable.
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA totaling $47.8 million increased 28% compared to the prior year quarter due to EBITDA of $14.3 million from the Hunter acquisition. Excluding the Hunter contribution, EBITDA decreased 10% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of reduced U.S. volume and increased material, labor and transportation costs, partially offset by the benefits of price and mix.

Strategic Initiative

In November 2019, Griffon announced the development of a next-generation business platform for CPP to enhance the growth, efficiency, and competitiveness of its U.S. operations, and on November 12, 2020, Griffon announced that CPP is broadening this strategic initiative to include additional North American facilities, the AMES United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia businesses, and a manufacturing facility in China. Today, Griffon is announcing an accelerated timeline and reduced scope for the initiative, which will now be completed by the end of fiscal 2022. These changes reflect the rapid progress made with the initiative, and reduced investment in facilities expansion and equipment given recent significant increases in construction and equipment costs. Any remaining expenditures, after the end of fiscal 2022, including those related to the deployment of AMES' global information systems, will be included in the continuing operations of the business. Future investments in equipment, particularly for automation, will be part of normal-course annual capital expenditures.

This initiative includes three key development areas. First, certain AMES U.S. and global operations will be consolidated to optimize facilities footprint and talent. Second, strategic investments in automation and facilities expansion will be made to increase the efficiency of our manufacturing and fulfillment operations, and support e-commerce growth. Third, multiple independent information systems will be unified into a single data and analytics platform, which will serve the whole AMES global enterprise.

When fully implemented and the efficiencies are fully realized, we expect annual cash savings of $25 million (previously $30 million to $35 million). The cost to implement this new business platform, over the duration of the project, will now include one-time charges of approximately $50 million (previously $65 million) and capital investments, net of proceeds from sale of exited facilities, of approximately $15 million (previously $65 million).

In connection with this initiative, during the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, CPP incurred pre-tax restructuring and related exit costs approximating $6.5 million and $10.6 million, respectively. Since inception of this initiative in fiscal 2020, cumulative charges totaled $41.6 million. Since inception of this initiative in fiscal 2020 and during the six months ended March 31, 2022, capital expenditures of $18.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, were driven by investment in CPP business intelligence systems and e-commerce and distribution facilities.
Home and Building Products ("HBP")

HBP revenue in the current quarter totaling $368.6 million increased 52% from the prior year quarter, 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 $104.5 million, increasing 161% compared to the prior year quarter. EBITDA benefited from the increased revenue noted above, partially offset by increased material, labor and transportation costs.





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Taxes

The Company reported pretax income from continuing operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and recognized tax provisions of 29.5% and 38.0%, respectively. Excluding all items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were 28.3% and 31.5%, respectively. The current year-to-date effective tax rate was 29.7% and the rate excluding all items that affect comparability was 29.0%.

Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditures
At March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and equivalents of $122.3 million and total debt outstanding of $1.97 billion, resulting in net debt of $1.84 billion. Leverage, as calculated in accordance with our credit agreement, was 4.4x times EBITDA. Borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $233.0 million subject to certain loan covenants. Capital expenditures were $11.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

As of March 31, 2022, Griffon had $58 million remaining under its Board of Directors authorized share repurchase program. There were no purchases under these authorizations during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call today, April 28, 2022, at 8:30 AM 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 13729126. 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 Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM ET by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-6671 (International), and entering the conference ID number: 13729126. The replay will be available through Thursday, May 12, 2022 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, the impact of the Hunter Fan transaction, 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 (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; 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 availability of raw materials such as resin,
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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; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; unfavorable results of government agency contract audits of Telephonics Corporation; our strategy, future operations, prospects and the plans of our businesses, including closing of the disposition 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; 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 law. 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.

Classified as a discontinued operation, Defense Electronics conducts its operations through 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.

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 March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
REVENUE2022202120222021
Consumer and Professional Products$411,012 $331,871 $694,185 $622,913 
Home and Building Products368,605 242,811 677,181 493,292 
Total revenue$779,617 $574,682 $1,371,366 $1,116,205 
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
ADJUSTED EBITDA    
Consumer and Professional Products$47,844 $37,423 $64,058 $70,136 
Home and Building Products104,474 40,060 160,771 88,429 
Total Segments152,318 77,483 224,829 158,565 
Unallocated amounts, excluding depreciation*(12,750)(12,104)(25,707)(24,733)
Adjusted EBITDA139,568 65,379 199,122 133,832 
Net interest expense(21,376)(15,527)(37,024)(31,173)
Depreciation and amortization(16,252)(13,149)(29,333)(25,739)
Restructuring charges(4,766)(7,502)(6,482)(10,581)
Acquisition costs(6,708)— (9,303)— 
Proxy expenses(4,661)— (6,952)— 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold(2,701)— (2,701)— 
Income before taxes from continuing operations$83,104 $29,201 $107,327 $66,339 
* Primarily Corporate Overhead
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION2022202120222021
Segment:    
Consumer and Professional Products$11,791 $8,620 $20,397 $16,819 
Home and Building Products4,324 4,379 8,662 8,720 
Total segment depreciation and amortization16,115 12,999 29,059 25,539 
Corporate137 150 274 200 
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization$16,252 $13,149 $29,333 $25,739 

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.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to FCF:
For the Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(172,633)$(44,411)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(22,030)(17,835)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment32 82 
Free Cash Flow provided by Defense Electronics8,087 12,418 
FCF$(186,544)$(49,746)
The following tables provide a reconciliation of Gross profit and Selling, general and administrative expenses for items that affect comparability for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Gross Profit, as reported$260,643 $161,206 $426,485 $325,342 
% of revenue33.4 %28.1 %31.1 %29.1 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges2,455 3,337 2,777 3,878 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold2,701 — 2,701 — 
Gross Profit, as adjusted$265,799 $164,543 $431,963 $329,220 
% of revenue34.1 %28.6 %31.5 %29.5 %

For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported$157,838 $117,559 $285,190 $229,268 
% of revenue20.2 %20.5 %20.8 %20.5 %
Adjusting items:
Restructuring charges(2,311)(4,165)(3,705)(6,703)
Acquisition costs(6,708)— (9,303)— 
Proxy expenses(4,661)— (6,952)— 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted$144,158 $113,394 $265,230 $222,565 
% of revenue18.5 %19.7 %19.3 %19.9 %
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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 March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
Revenue$779,617 $574,682 $1,371,366 $1,116,205 
Cost of goods and services518,974 413,476 944,881 790,863 
Gross profit260,643 161,206 426,485 325,342 
Selling, general and administrative expenses157,838 117,559 285,190 229,268 
Income from operations102,805 43,647 141,295 96,074 
Other income (expense)    
Interest expense(21,408)(15,831)(37,089)(31,521)
Interest income32 304 65 348 
Other, net1,675 1,081 3,056 1,438 
Total other expense, net(19,701)(14,446)(33,968)(29,735)
Income before taxes from continuing operations83,104 29,201 107,327 66,339 
Provision for income taxes24,533 11,082 31,851 22,790 
Income from continuing operations $58,571 $18,119 $75,476 $43,549 
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations 694 (1,341)3,708 690 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (6,424)(334)(5,803)(2,373)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations7,118 (1,007)9,511 3,063 
Net income $65,689 $17,112 $84,987 $46,612 
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations$1.13 $0.36 $1.47 $0.86 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations0.14 (0.02)0.18 0.06 
Basic earnings per common share$1.27 $0.34 $1.65 $0.92 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding51,668 50,838 51,423 50,717 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations$1.10 $0.34 $1.41 $0.82 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations0.13 (0.02)0.18 0.06 
Diluted earnings per common share$1.23 $0.32 $1.59 $0.88 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding53,430 53,264 53,602 53,211 
Dividends paid per common share$0.09 $0.08 $0.18 $0.16 
Net income $65,689 $17,112 $84,987 $46,612 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:    
Foreign currency translation adjustments6,049 1,739 3,730 13,862 
Pension and other post retirement plans140 1,245 808 2,951 
Change in cash flow hedges(1,240)1,791 (2,340)1,103 
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes4,949 4,775 2,198 17,916 
Comprehensive income, net$70,638 $21,887 $87,185 $64,528 
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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 March 31,
2022
September 30,
2021
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and equivalents$122,293 $248,653 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $13,500 and $8,787512,449 294,804 
Inventories687,011 472,794 
Prepaid and other current assets62,975 76,009 
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale264,861 273,414 
Assets of discontinued operations497 605 
Total Current Assets1,650,086 1,366,279 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net304,169 292,622 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS149,587 144,598 
GOODWILL707,523 426,148 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net949,730 350,025 
OTHER ASSETS22,734 21,589 
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS3,194 3,424 
Total Assets$3,787,023 $2,604,685 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt$25,110 $12,486 
Accounts payable227,085 260,140 
Accrued liabilities222,334 145,101 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities32,210 29,881 
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale73,218 80,748 
Liabilities of discontinued operations3,312 3,280 
Total Current Liabilities583,269 531,636 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net1,941,725 1,033,197 
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES122,488 119,315 
OTHER LIABILITIES251,921 109,585 
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS4,406 3,794 
Total Liabilities2,903,809 1,797,527 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Total Shareholders’ Equity883,214 807,158 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$3,787,023 $2,604,685 






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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 March 31,For the Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
Income from continuing operations$58,571 $18,119 $75,476 $43,549 
Adjusting items:    
Restructuring charges4,766 7,502 6,482 10,581 
Acquisition costs6,708 — 9,303 — 
Proxy expenses4,661 — 6,952 — 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold2,701 — 2,701 — 
Tax impact of above items(3,596)(1,897)(5,097)(2,675)
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(693)1,417 (1,574)369 
Adjusted income from continuing operations$73,118 $25,141 $94,243 $51,824 
Earnings per common share from continuing operations$1.10 $0.34 $1.41 $0.82 
Adjusting items, net of tax:    
Restructuring charges0.07 0.11 0.09 0.15 
Acquisition costs0.12 — 0.15 — 
Proxy expenses0.07 — 0.10 — 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold0.04 — 0.04 — 
Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net(0.01)0.03 (0.03)0.01 
Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations$1.37 $0.47 $1.76 $0.97 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)53,430 53,264 53,602 53,211 
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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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income$84,987 $46,612 
Net income from discontinued operations(9,511)(3,063)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations:  
Depreciation and amortization29,333 25,739 
Stock-based compensation9,959 9,501 
Asset impairment charges - restructuring806 2,690 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable578 194 
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs1,566 1,349 
Fair value step-up of acquired inventory sold2,701 — 
Deferred income taxes2,883 2,215 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and investments(118)151 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:  
Increase in accounts receivable(177,347)(65,398)
Increase in inventories(106,534)(74,661)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets6,063 (842)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable and operating lease liabilities(18,524)8,702 
Other changes, net525 2,400 
Net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations(172,633)(44,411)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment(22,030)(17,835)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired(851,464)(2,242)
Proceeds (payments) from investments14,923 (2,138)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment32 82 
Other, net— 27 
Net cash used in investing activities - continuing operations(858,539)(22,106)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Dividends paid(10,091)(8,678)
Purchase of shares for treasury(10,886)(2,909)
Proceeds from long-term debt975,291 14,029 
Payments of long-term debt(37,906)(7,573)
Financing costs(16,457)(571)
Other, net(27)(214)
Net cash provided by ( used) in financing activities - continuing operations899,924 (5,916)



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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - continued
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:  
Net cash provided by operating activities9,846 17,058 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(1,445)11,323 
Net cash provided by discontinued operations8,401 28,381 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents(3,513)1,527 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS(126,360)(42,525)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD248,653 218,089 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$122,293 $175,564 

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