GRIFFON CORP - Quarter Report: 2018 June (Form 10-Q)

Proforma
For the three months ended June 30, 2017
(unaudited)

Proforma
For the nine months ended June 30, 2017
(unaudited)

Income from continuing operations

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q



ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018



o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 1-06620

GRIFFON CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



DELAWARE		11-1893410
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

712 Fifth Ave, 18th Floor, New York, New York		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 957-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ý Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ý Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):



Large accelerated filer ý	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
	Smaller reporting company	o
	Emerging growth company	o
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. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes ý No

The number of shares of common stock outstanding at July 31, 2018 was 45,615,377.

Griffon Corporation and Subsidiaries

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 – Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2018 (unaudited) and September 30, 2017	1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)	2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)	3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)	4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	5

Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	38

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	53

Item 4 - Controls & Procedures	53

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings	54

Item 1A – Risk Factors	54

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	54

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities	54

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures	54

Item 5 – Other Information	54

Item 6 – Exhibits	55

Signatures	56

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Part I – Financial Information

Item 1 – Financial Statements

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)



	(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2018		September 30, 2017
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$	63,766	$	47,681
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,183 and $5,966	311,129		208,229
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments of $4,808 and $4,407	110,138		131,662
Inventories, net	395,813		299,437
Prepaid and other current assets	56,955		40,067
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	—		370,724
Assets of discontinued operations not held for sale	326		329
Total Current Assets	938,127		1,098,129
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	325,078		232,135
GOODWILL	502,055		319,139
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	316,956		205,127
OTHER ASSETS	16,505		16,051
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	2,930		2,960
Total Assets	$	2,101,651	$	1,873,541

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	$	10,739	$	11,078
Accounts payable	228,394		183,951
Accrued liabilities	150,602		83,258
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	—		84,450
Liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale	25,795		8,342
Total Current Liabilities	415,530		371,079
LONG-TERM DEBT, net	1,124,981		968,080
OTHER LIABILITIES	90,127		132,537
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	4,926		3,037
Total Liabilities	1,635,564		1,474,733
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - See Note 18
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Total Shareholders’ Equity	466,087		398,808
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,101,651	$	1,873,541

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)



	COMMON STOCK			CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE			RETAINED EARNINGS			TREASURY SHARES				ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)			DEFERRED COMPENSATION
(in thousands)	SHARES	PAR VALUE		CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE			RETAINED EARNINGS			SHARES	COST			ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)			DEFERRED COMPENSATION			TOTAL
Balance at September 30, 2017	80,663	$	20,166	$	487,077		$	480,347		33,557	$	(489,225	)	$	(60,481	)	$	(39,076	)	$	398,808
Net income	—	—		—			127,096			—	—			—			—			127,096
Dividend	—	—		—			(52,521		)	—	—			—			—			(52,521		)
Shares withheld on employee taxes on vested equity awards	—	—		—			—			199	(4,478		)	—			—			(4,478		)
Amortization of deferred compensation	—	—		—			—			—	—			—			6,088			6,088
Common stock acquired	—	—		—			—			2,089	(41,110		)	—			—			(41,110		)
Equity awards granted, net	797	199		(199		)	—			—	—			—			—			—
ESOP allocation of common stock	—	—		3,906			—			—	—			—			—			3,906
Stock-based compensation	—	—		7,372			—			—	—			—			—			7,372
Stock-based consideration	—	—		972			—			—	—			—			—			972
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—	—		—			—			—	—			19,954			—			19,954
Balance at June 30, 2018	81,460	$	20,365	$	499,128		$	554,922		35,845	$	(534,813	)	$	(40,527	)	$	(32,988	)	$	466,087

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenue	$	516,550		$	358,114		$	1,432,413		$	1,094,198
Cost of goods and services	377,758			260,130			1,051,304			800,601
Gross profit	138,792			97,984			381,109			293,597

Selling, general and administrative expenses	114,294			80,555			323,776			241,372

Income from operations	24,498			17,429			57,333			52,225

Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(16,328		)	(12,679		)	(49,973		)	(38,694		)
Interest income	532			17			1,491			38
Other, net	300			(220		)	1,266			(422		)
Total other expense, net	(15,496		)	(12,882		)	(47,216		)	(39,078		)

Income before taxes from continuing operations	9,002			4,547			10,117			13,147
Provision (benefit) from income taxes	1,560			95			(22,107		)	(299		)
Income from continuing operations	$	7,442		$	4,452		$	32,224		$	13,446

Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations (including a gain on sale of $117,625 in 2018)	$	(200	)	$	7,024		124,642			21,639
Provision for income taxes (including tax on gain on sale of $31,268 in 2018)	1,415			1,922			29,770			8,222
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (including a gain on sale, net of tax of $86,357 in 2018)	$	(1,615	)	$	5,102		94,872			13,417
Net income	$	5,827		$	9,554		$	127,096		$	26,863

Income from continuing operations	$	0.18		$	0.11		$	0.78		$	0.33
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(0.04		)	0.12			2.30			0.33
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.14		$	0.23		$	3.08		$	0.66

Weighted-average shares outstanding	40,295			41,683			41,232			40,765

Income from continuing operations	$	0.18		$	0.10		$	0.76		$	0.31
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(0.04		)	0.12			2.23			0.31
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.14		$	0.22		$	2.98		$	0.63

Weighted-average shares outstanding	41,742			43,255			42,620			42,934

Dividends paid per common share	$	1.07		$	0.06		$	1.21		$	0.18

Net income	$	5,827		$	9,554		$	127,096		$	26,863
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,136		)	6,414			9,289			1,344
Pension and other post retirement plans	247			544			10,053			1,632
Change in cash flow hedges	84			198			612			801
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	(8,805		)	7,156			19,954			3,777
Comprehensive income (loss), net	$	(2,978	)	$	16,710		$	147,050		$	30,640

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)



	Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Net income	$	127,096		$	26,863
Net (income) from discontinued operations	(94,872		)	(13,417		)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	40,318			36,356
Stock-based compensation	7,372			7,200
Provision (recovery) for losses on accounts receivable	49			(70		)
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs	3,981			3,705
Deferred income taxes	(24,612		)	1,675
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and investments	136			(98		)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and contract costs and recognized income not yet billed	(16,290		)	7,555
Increase in inventories	(49,474		)	(29,400		)
Decrease in prepaid and other assets	5,777			543
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable	(4,088		)	(18,215		)
Other changes, net	7,398			2,705
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations	2,791			25,402
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(33,148		)	(22,575		)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired	(429,545		)	(6,051		)
Proceeds from sale of business	473,977			—
Proceeds from sale of assets	482			146
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - continuing operations	11,766			(28,480		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Dividends paid	(46,816		)	(7,766		)
Purchase of shares for treasury	(45,588		)	(15,796		)
Proceeds from long-term debt	419,645			211,097
Payments of long-term debt	(262,031		)	(147,729		)
Share premium payment on settled debt	—			(24,997		)
Financing costs	(7,671		)	(363		)
Purchase of ESOP shares	—			(10,908		)
Other, net	139			(112		)
Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations	57,678			3,426
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(28,970		)	38,867
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,762		)	(36,559		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(22,541		)	(5,689		)

Net cash used in discontinued operations	(62,273		)	(3,381		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	6,123			(72		)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS	16,085			(3,105		)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	47,681			72,553
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	63,766		$	69,448

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(US dollars and non US currencies in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

(Unless otherwise indicated, references to years or year-end refer to Griffon’s fiscal period ending September 30)

NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

About Griffon Corporation

Griffon Corporation (the “Company” or “Griffon”) is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Griffon oversees the operations of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages their capital structures. Griffon provides direction and assistance to its subsidiaries in connection with acquisition and growth opportunities as well as in connection with divestitures. In order to further diversify, Griffon also seeks out, evaluates and, when appropriate, will acquire additional businesses that offer potentially attractive returns on capital.

Headquartered in New York, N.Y., the Company was founded in 1959 and is incorporated in Delaware. Griffon is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol GFF.

On June 4, 2018, Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP") acquired CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson"), a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and excluding the present value of net tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction. The accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations of CornellCookson, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition of June 4, 2018. See Note 3, Acquisitions.

On November 16, 2017, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc. ("PPC") and on February 6, 2018, completed the sale to Berry Global, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) ("Berry") for $475,000 in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. As a result, Griffon classified the results of operations of the PPC business as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and classified the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets. All results and information presented exclude PPC unless otherwise noted. See Note 14, Discontinued Operations.

On October 2, 2017, Griffon acquired ClosetMaid LLC ("ClosetMaid") for approximately $185,700, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and excluding the present value of net tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction. ClosetMaid, founded in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of closet organization, home storage, and garage storage products, and sells to some of the largest home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installers in North America. The accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations of ClosetMaid are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition of October 2, 2017. See Note 3, Acquisitions.

Griffon currently conducts its operations through two reportable segments:


•	Home & Building Products (“HBP”) segment consists of three companies, The AMES Companies, Inc. (“AMES”), ClosetMaid and CBP:

- AMES, founded in 1774, is the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals.

- ClosetMaid, founded in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of closet organization, home storage, and garage storage products, and sells to some of the largest home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installers.

- CBP, since 1964, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors and sells to professional dealers and some of the largest home center retail chains in North America and, under the CornellCookson brand, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use.


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

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. As such, they should be read together with Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017, which provides a more complete explanation of Griffon’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business properties and other matters. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of interim results. Griffon’s HBP operations are seasonal; for this and other reasons, the financial results of the Company for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet information at September 30, 2017 was derived from the audited financial statements included in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Griffon and all subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates may be adjusted due to changes in economic, industry or customer financial conditions, as well as changes in technology or demand. Significant estimates include allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and returns, net realizable value of inventories, restructuring reserves, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, percentage of completion method of accounting, pension assumptions, useful lives associated with depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets, warranty reserves, sales incentive accruals, stock based compensation assumptions, income taxes and tax valuation reserves, environmental reserves, legal reserves, insurance reserves and the valuation of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, acquisition assumptions used and the accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions Griffon may undertake in the future. Actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.

Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

NOTE 2 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The carrying values of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts and notes payable, and revolving credit and variable interest rate debt approximate fair value due to either the short-term nature of such instruments or the fact that the interest rate of the revolving credit and variable rate debt is based upon current market rates.

Applicable accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy requiring the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The accounting guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, as follows:


•	Level 1 inputs are measured and recorded at fair value based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

•

Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.


•	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The fair values of Griffon’s 2022 senior notes approximated $972,500 on June 30, 2018. Fair values were based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs).

On January 17, 2017, Griffon's 4% convertible subordinated notes settled for a total of $173,855. The total settlement value for the convertible notes was based on the sum of the daily Volume Weighted Average Price multiplied by the conversion rate over a 40-day observation period (level 1 inputs). The settlement value was split between $125,000 in cash and 1,954,993 shares, of common stock issued from treasury.

Insurance contracts with values of $2,948 at June 30, 2018 are measured and recorded at fair value based upon quoted prices in active markets for similar assets (level 2 inputs) and are included in Prepaid and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

At June 30, 2018, trading securities, measured at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets (level 2 inputs), with a fair value of $3,469 ($3,086 cost basis), were included in Prepaid and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

In the normal course of business, Griffon’s operations are exposed to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage these risks, Griffon may enter into various derivative contracts such as foreign currency exchange contracts, including forwards and options. As of June 30, 2018, Griffon entered into several such contracts in order to lock into a foreign currency rate for planned settlements of trade and inter-company liabilities payable in US dollars.

At June 30, 2018, Griffon had $8,500 of Australian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.36 which qualified for hedge accounting (level 2 inputs). These hedges were all deemed effective as cash flow hedges with gains and losses related to changes in fair value deferred and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") and Prepaid and other current assets, or Accrued liabilities, until settlement. Upon settlement, gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Cost of goods and services ("COGS"). AOCI included deferred gains of $864 ($612, net of tax) at June 30, 2018 and gains of $207 and $174 was recorded in COGS during the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, for all settled contracts. All contracts expire in 30 to 88 days.

At June 30, 2018, Griffon had $1,651 of Canadian dollar contracts at a weighted average rate of $1.31. The contracts, which protect Canadian operations from currency fluctuations for US dollar based purchases, do not qualify for hedge accounting. For the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, fair value losses and gains of $11 and $81, respectively, was recorded to Other liabilities and to Other income for the outstanding contracts, based on similar contract values (level 2 inputs). Realized losses and gains of $31 and $11, respectively, were recorded in Other income during the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, for all settled contracts. All contracts expire in 30 to 88 days.

NOTE 3 – ACQUISITIONS

Griffon accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition using a method substantially similar to the goodwill impairment test methodology (level 3 inputs). The operating results of the acquired companies are included in Griffon’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition; in each instance, Griffon is in the process of finalizing the initial purchase price allocation.

On June 4, 2018, CBP completed the acquisition of CornellCookson, a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and excluding the present value of net tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction. The acquisition of CornellCookson substantially expanded CBP’s non-residential product offerings, and added an established professional dealer network focused on rolling steel door and grille products for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use. There is no other contingent consideration arrangement relative to the acquisition of CornellCookson.

CornellCookson’s accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The Company has recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values (level 3 inputs) at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill and is deductible

for tax purposes. Goodwill recognized at the acquisition date represents the other intangible benefits that the Company will derive from the ownership of CornellCookson, however, such intangible benefits do not meet the criteria for recognition of separately identifiable intangible assets.

The calculation of the preliminary purchase price allocation, which is pending finalization of tax-related items and completion of the related final valuation, is as follows:




Accounts receivable ⁽¹⁾	$	30,400
Inventories	12,586
Property, plant and equipment	35,226
Goodwill ⁽²⁾	81,634
Intangible assets ⁽²⁾	36,000
Other current and non-current assets	2,541
Total assets acquired	198,387

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	12,000
Long-term liabilities	680
Total liabilities assumed	12,680
Total	$	185,707

⁽¹⁾ Includes $30,818 of gross accounts receivable of which $418 was not expected to be collected. The fair value of accounts receivable approximated book value acquired.

⁽²⁾As of June 30, 2018, the Company did not recognize an estimate of identifiable indefinite lived intangible assets apart from goodwill but preliminarily allocated $36,000 to identifiable definite lived intangible assets and recognized amortization expense consistent with an estimated ten year life from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2018. The company expects to finalize the valuation of the acquired identifiable indefinite and definite lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter.

On February 13, 2018, AMES acquired Kelkay Limited ("Kelkay"), a leading United Kingdom manufacturer and distributor of decorative outdoor landscaping products sold to garden centers, retailers and grocers in the UK and Ireland for $56,118 (GBP $40,452), subject to contingent consideration of up to GBP 7,000. This acquisition broadened AMES' product offerings in the market and increased its in-country operational footprint. The purchase price was primarily allocated to fixed assets and land of GBP 8,241, tradenames of GBP 6,739 and accounts receivable and inventory of GBP 8,894.

On November 6, 2017, AMES acquired Harper Brush Works ("Harper"), a division of Horizon Global, for $4,383, inclusive of post-closing adjustments. Harper is a leading U.S. manufacturer of cleaning products for professional, home, and industrial use. The acquisition expanded AMES’ long-handled tool offering in North America to include brooms, brushes, and other cleaning tools and accessories. The purchase price was primarily allocated to intangible assets of $2,300.

On October 2, 2017, Griffon Corporation completed the acquisition of ClosetMaid, a market leader of home storage and organization products, for approximately $185,700, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and excluding the present value of net tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction. The acquisition of ClosetMaid expanded Griffon’s Home and Building Products segment into the highly complementary home storage and organization category with a leading brand and product portfolio.

ClosetMaid's accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The Company has recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values (level 3 inputs) at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill and is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill recognized at the acquisition date represents the other intangible benefits that the Company will derive from the ownership of ClosetMaid, however, such intangible benefits do not meet the criteria for recognition of separately identifiable intangible assets.

The following unaudited proforma summary from continuing operations presents consolidated information as if the Company acquired ClosetMaid on October 1, 2016:

Griffon did not include any material, nonrecurring proforma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination in the proforma revenue and earnings. These proforma amounts have been compiled by adding the historical results from continuing operations of Griffon, restated for classifying the results of operations of the PPC business as a discontinued operation, to the historical results of ClosetMaid after applying Griffon’s accounting policies and the following proforma adjustments:


•	Additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the preliminary fair value adjustments to property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets had been applied from October 1, 2016.


•	Elimination of intercompany interest income recorded on ClosetMaid’s financial statements earned on an intercompany receivable due from ClosetMaid’s former parent.


•	Additional interest and related expenses from the add-on offering of $275,000 for the aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022 that Griffon used to acquire ClosetMaid.


•	Removal of $700 of restructuring costs from ClosetMaid's historical results for the nine months ended June 30, 2017.


•	The consequential tax effects of the above adjustments using a 57.5% and 47.0% tax rate for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.

The calculation of the preliminary purchase price allocation, which is pending finalization of tax-related items and completion of the related final valuation, is as follows:




Accounts receivable ⁽¹⁾	$	32,234
Inventories ⁽²⁾	28,411
Property, plant and equipment	48,072
Goodwill	69,551
Intangible assets	74,580
Other current and non-current assets	3,852
Total assets acquired	256,700

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	68,251
Long-term liabilities	2,720
Total liabilities assumed	70,971
Total	$	185,729

⁽¹⁾ Includes $32,956 of gross accounts receivable of which $722 was not expected to be collected. The fair value of accounts receivable approximated book value acquired.

⁽²⁾ Includes $1,500 in inventory basis step-up, which was charged to cost of goods sold over the inventory turns of the acquired entity.

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications, all of which are tax deductible, for the ClosetMaid acquisition are as follows:



			Average Life (Years)
Goodwill	$	69,551	N/A
Indefinite-lived intangibles	47,740		N/A
Definite-lived intangibles	26,840		21
Total goodwill and intangible assets	$	144,131

On May 10, 2017, Griffon entered into an engagement letter with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”) pursuant to which Goldman Sachs agreed to act as Griffon’s financial advisor in connection with the acquisition of ClosetMaid. Griffon subsequently paid a customary financial advisory fee to Goldman Sachs under the terms of this engagement letter following consummation of the acquisition.

On September 29, 2017, AMES Australia completed the acquisition of Tuscan Landscape Group Pty, Ltd. ("Tuscan Path") for approximately $18,000 (AUD 22,250). Tuscan Path is a leading Australian provider of pots, planters, pavers, decorative stone, and garden decor products, which broadened AMES' outdoor living and lawn and garden business, and strengthened AMES' industry leading position in Australia. The purchase price was primarily allocated to intangible assets of AUD 3,900 and inventory and accounts receivable of AUD 7,900.

On July 31, 2017, The AMES Companies, Inc. acquired La Hacienda Limited ("La Hacienda"), a leading United Kingdom outdoor living brand of unique heating and garden decor products, for approximately $10,610 (GBP 8,575), subject to contingent earn out payments of up to $790 (GBP 600). The acquisition of La Hacienda broadened AMES' global outdoor living and lawn and garden business and supported AMES' UK expansion strategy with an in-country presence. The purchase price allocation was primarily allocated to intangible assets of approximately GBP 3,100 and inventory and accounts receivable of GBP 4,200.

On December 30, 2016, AMES Australia acquired Hills Home Living ("Hills") for approximately $6,051 (AUD 8,400). The purchase price has been allocated to acquired assets and assumed liabilities and primarily consists of inventory, tooling and identifiable intangible assets, including trademarks, intellectual property and customer relationships. Hills, founded in 1946, is a market leader in the supply of clothesline, laundry and garden products. The Hills acquisition adds to AMES' existing broad category of products and enhances our lawn and garden product offerings in Australia. The purchase price was primarily allocated to intangible assets of approximately AUD 6,400 with the remainder primarily inventory.

On February 14, 2016, AMES Australia acquired substantially all of the Intellectual Property (IP) assets of Australia-based Nylex Plastics Pty Ltd. ("Nylex")for approximately $1,744 (AUD 2,452). Through this acquisition, AMES and Griffon secured the ownership of the trademark “Nylex” for certain categories of AMES products, principally in the country of Australia. Previously, the Nylex name was licensed. The acquisition of the Nylex IP was contemplated as a post-closing activity following the Cyclone acquisition and supports AMES' Australian watering products strategy. The purchase price was allocated to indefinite lived trademarks and is not deductible for income taxes.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, SG&A included acquisition costs of $3,598. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, SG&A and Cost of goods and services included acquisition costs of $6,097 and $1,500, respectively. Acquisition costs were not recorded in the prior year comparable periods.

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out or average) or market.

The following table details the components of inventory:



	At June 30, 2018		At September 30, 2017
Raw materials and supplies	$	91,400	$	67,990
Work in process	88,261		78,846
Finished goods	216,152		152,601
Total	$	395,813	$	299,437

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The following table details the components of property, plant and equipment, net:



	At June 30, 2018			At September 30, 2017
Land, building and building improvements	$	129,905		$	71,764
Machinery and equipment	550,714			462,173
Leasehold improvements	49,041			43,040
	729,660			576,977
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(404,582		)	(344,842		)
Total	$	325,078		$	232,135

Depreciation and amortization expense for property, plant and equipment was $11,738 and $10,528 for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $33,970 and $31,379 for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Depreciation included in SG&A expenses was $4,171 and $3,332 for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $11,747 and $9,622 for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Remaining components of depreciation, attributable to manufacturing operations, are included in Cost of goods and services.

No event or indicator of impairment occurred during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 which would require additional impairment testing of property, plant and equipment.

NOTE 6 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The following table provides changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment during the nine months ended June 30, 2018:



	At September 30, 2017		Goodwill from acquisitions		Other adjustments including currency translations			At June 30, 2018
Home & Building Products	$	300,594	$	185,405	$	(2,489	)	$	483,510
Telephonics	18,545		—		—			18,545
Total	$	319,139	$	185,405	$	(2,489	)	$	502,055

The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets:



	At June 30, 2018					At September 30, 2017
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Average Life (Years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	200,835	$	47,583	25	$	152,025	$	43,421
Technology and patents	17,210		5,866		12.5	6,193		4,719
Total amortizable intangible assets	218,045		53,449			158,218		48,140
Trademarks	152,360		—			95,049		—
Total intangible assets	$	370,405	$	53,449		$	253,267	$	48,140

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $2,309 and $1,694 for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $6,348 and $4,977 for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

No event or indicator of impairment occurred during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 which would require impairment testing of long-lived intangible assets including goodwill.

NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES

On December 22, 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" ("TCJA") was signed into law, significantly impacting several sections of the Internal Revenue Code. ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, requires companies to recognize the effect of tax law changes in the period of enactment even though the effective date for most provisions is for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, or in the case of certain other provisions, January 1, 2018. Though certain key aspects of the TCJA are effective January 1, 2018 and have an immediate accounting effect, other significant provisions are not effective or may not result in accounting effects for September 30 fiscal year companies until October 1, 2018.

Given the significance of the TCJA, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118), which allows registrants to record provisional amounts during a one year “measurement period”. During the measurement period, impacts of the law are expected to be recorded at the time a reasonable estimate for all or a portion of the effects can be made, and provisional amounts can be recognized and adjusted as information becomes available, prepared or analyzed.

Among the significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, the TCJA lowers the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate (“Federal Tax Rate”) from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. The Company will compute its income tax expense for the September 30, 2018 fiscal year using a blended Federal Tax Rate of 24.5%. The 21% Federal Tax Rate will apply to fiscal years ending September 30, 2019 and each year thereafter.

The Company has recorded provisional amounts for the effects of the TCJA where accounting is not complete, but a reasonable estimate has been determined. The company recorded a $23,941 benefit on the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities as a provisional amount for the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as an amount for deductible executive compensation expense, both of which have been reflected in the tax benefit for the nine months ended June 30, 2018.

A reasonable estimate cannot yet be made and therefore taxes are reflected based on the law in effect prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for the impact of the one-time mandatory repatriation transition tax on the net accumulated earnings and profits of a U.S. taxpayer’s foreign subsidiaries, bonus depreciation expensing for qualified property placed in service after September 27, 2017 and the impact on state income taxes.

The provisional amounts incorporate assumptions made based upon the Company’s current interpretation of the TCJA and may change as the Company receives additional clarification and implementation guidance.

In accordance with SAB 118 adjustments recorded to the provisional amounts will be reflected within the measurement period through the quarter ended December 31, 2018 and will be included in income from continuing operations and net income as an adjustment to tax expense.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized a tax provision of $1,560 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $9,002, compared to a tax provision of $95 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $4,547, in the comparable prior year quarter. The current quarter results included acquisition costs of $3,598 ($2,320, net of tax), special dividend ESOP charges of $3,220 ($2,125, net of tax), secondary equity offering costs of $1,205 ($795, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $1,430. The prior year quarter included discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $2,522. Excluding these items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 33.9% and 57.5%, respectively.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $22,107 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $10,117, compared to a tax benefit of $299 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $13,147 in the comparable prior year period. The nine month period ended June 30, 2018 included net tax benefits of $24,080 primarily from the December 22, 2017 tax reform bill related to revaluation of deferred tax liabilities, $7,597 ($5,046 net of tax) of acquisition costs, $3,220 ($2,125 net of tax) special dividend ESOP charges, $1,205 ($795, net of tax) secondary equity offering costs and $2,614 ($248, net of tax) charges related to cost of life insurance benefits. The nine month period ended June 30, 2017 included discrete benefits of $6,478 primarily from the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance which requires the Company to recognize excess tax benefits from the vesting of equity awards within income tax expense. Excluding these items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 33.9% and 47.0%, respectively.

NOTE 8 – LONG-TERM DEBT



		At June 30, 2018													At September 30, 2017
		Outstanding Balance			Original Issuer Premium		Capitalized Fees & Expenses			Balance Sheet			Coupon Interest Rate (1)		Outstanding Balance			Original Issuer Discount			Capitalized Fees & Expenses			Balance Sheet			Coupon Interest Rate (1)
Senior notes due 2022	(a)	$	1,000,000		$	1,308	$	(13,932	)	$	987,376		5.25	%	725,000			$	(1,177	)	$	(9,220	)	$	714,603		5.25	%
Revolver due 2021	(b)	69,912			—		(1,556		)	68,356			Variable		144,216			—			(1,951		)	142,265			Variable
Real estate mortgages	(d)	—			—		—			—			Variable		23,642			—			(320		)	23,322			Variable
ESOP Loans	(e)	35,263			—		(217		)	35,046			Variable		42,675			—			(310		)	42,365			Variable
Capital lease - real estate	(f)	8,248			—		(86		)	8,162			5.00	%	5,312			—			(105		)	5,207			5.00	%
Non US lines of credit	(g)	—			—		(19		)	(19		)	Variable		9,402			—			(31		)	9,371			Variable
Non US term loans	(g)	30,953			—		(69		)	30,884			Variable		35,943			—			(108		)	35,835			Variable
Other long term debt	(h)	5,935			—		(20		)	5,915			Variable		6,211			—			(21		)	6,190			Variable
Totals		1,150,311			1,308		(15,899		)	1,135,720					992,401			(1,177		)	(12,066		)	979,158
less: Current portion		(10,739		)	—		—			(10,739		)			(11,078		)	—			—			(11,078		)
Long-term debt		$	1,139,572		$	1,308	$	(15,899	)	$	1,124,981				$	981,323		$	(1,177	)	$	(12,066	)	$	968,080

(1) n/a = not applicable



		Three Months Ended June 30, 2018												Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
		Effective Interest Rate (1)		Cash Interest			Amort. Debt Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense			Effective Interest Rate (1)		Cash Interest			Amort. Debt Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2022	(a)	5.7	%	13,125			67		957		14,149			5.5	%	9,516			67		462		10,045
Revolver due 2021	(b)	Variable		1,239			—		141		1,380			Variable		1,629			—		140		1,769
Real estate mortgages	(d)	n/a		—			—		—		—			2.4	%	142			—		46		188
ESOP Loans	(e)	5.5	%	472			—		31		503			3.3	%	414			—		29		443
Capital lease - real estate	(f)	5.6	%	42			—		6		48			5.4	%	72			—		7		79
Non US lines of credit	(g)	Variable		22			—		4		26			Variable		45			—		75		120
Non US term loans	(g)	Variable		338			—		18		356			Variable		102			—		68		170
Other long term debt	(h)	Variable		33			—		1		34			Variable		64			—		1		65
Capitalized interest				(168		)	—		—		(168		)			(200		)	—		—		(200		)
Totals				$	15,103		$	67	$	1,158	$	16,328				$	11,784		$	67	$	828	$	12,679



		Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018												Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017
		Effective Interest Rate (1)		Cash Interest			Amort. Debt Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense			Effective Interest Rate (1)		Cash Interest			Amort. Debt Discount		Amort. Debt Issuance Costs & Other Fees		Total Interest Expense
Senior notes due 2022	(a)	5.7	%	39,375			202		2,839		42,416			5.6	%	28,547			202		1,396		30,145
Revolver due 2021	(b)	Variable		3,517			—		422		3,939			Variable		3,280			—		422		3,702
Convert. debt due 2017	(c)	n/a		—			—		—		—			8.9	%	1,167			1,248		148		2,563
Real estate mortgages	(d)	n/a		351			—		320		671			2.4	%	420			—		56		476
ESOP Loans	(e)	4.7	%	1,327			—		93		1,420			4.1	%	1,147			—		94		1,241
Capital lease - real estate	(f)	5.5	%	533			—		19		552			5.4	%	227			—		19		246
Non US lines of credit	(g)	Variable		33			—		11		44			Variable		70			—		85		155
Non US term loans	(g)	Variable		1,002			—		69		1,071			Variable		560			—		97		657
Other long term debt	(h)	Variable		262			—		4		266			Variable		186			—		7		193
Capitalized interest				(406		)	—		—		(406		)			(684		)	—		—		(684		)
Totals				$	45,994		$	202	$	3,777	$	49,973				$	34,920		$	1,450	$	2,324	$	38,694

(1) n/a = not applicable

(a)

On October 2, 2017, in an unregistered offering through a private placement under Rule 144A, Griffon completed the add-on offering of $275,000 principal amount of its 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at 101.00% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $125,000 principal amount of its 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at 98.76% of par, completed on May 18, 2016 and $600,000 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at par, completed on February 27, 2014 (collectively the “Senior Notes”). As of June 30, 2018, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $1,000,000; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1. The net proceeds of the $275,000 add-on offering were used to acquire ClosetMaid with the remaining proceeds used to pay down outstanding loan borrowings under Griffon's revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement"). The net proceeds of the previously issued $125,000 add-on offering were used to pay down outstanding revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. On February 5, 2018 and June 18, 2014, Griffon exchanged all of the $275,000, $125,000 and $600,000 Senior Notes, respectively, for substantially identical Senior Notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 via an exchange offer. The fair value of the Senior Notes approximated $972,500 on June 30, 2018 based upon quoted market prices (level 1 inputs). In connection with the issuance and exchange of the $275,000 senior notes, Griffon capitalized $8,472 of underwriting fees and other expenses; Griffon capitalized $3,016 of underwriting fees and other expenses in connection with the $125,000 senior notes; and Griffon capitalized $10,313 in connection with the previously issued $600,000 senior notes. All capitalized fees will amortize over the term of the notes.

(b)

On March 22, 2016, Griffon amended the Credit Agreement to increase the credit facility from $250,000 to $350,000, extend its maturity date from March 13, 2020 to March 22, 2021 and modify certain other provisions of the facility. On October 2, 2017 and on May 31, 2018, Griffon amended the Credit Agreement in association with the ClosetMaid acquisition and the CornellCookson acquisition, respectively, to modify the net leverage covenant. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $50,000 and a multi-currency sub-facility of $50,000. The Credit Agreement provides for same day borrowings of base rate loans. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time, subject to final maturity of the facility or the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a LIBOR or base rate benchmark rate, in each case without a floor, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Current margins are 1.75% for base rate loans and 2.75% for LIBOR loans. The Credit Agreement has certain financial maintenance tests including a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants place limits on Griffon's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, incur liens, and make restricted payments and investments. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Griffon’s material domestic subsidiaries and are secured, on a first priority basis, by substantially all domestic assets of the Company and the guarantors, and a pledge of not greater than 65% of the equity interest in Griffon’s material, first-tier foreign subsidiaries (except that a lien on the assets of Griffon's material domestic subsidiaries securing a limited amount of the debt under the Credit Agreement relating to Griffon's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") ranks pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement; see footnote (e) below). At June 30, 2018, under the Credit Agreement, there were $69,912 in outstanding borrowings; standby letters of credit were $15,166; and $264,922 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

(c)

On December 21, 2009, Griffon issued $100,000 principal amount of 4% convertible subordinated notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). On July 14, 2016, Griffon announced that it would settle, upon conversion, up to $125,000 of the conversion value of the 2017 Notes in cash, with amounts in excess of $125,000, if any, to be settled in shares of Griffon common stock. On January 17, 2017, Griffon settled the convertible debt for $173,855 with $125,000 in cash, utilizing borrowings under the Credit Agreement, and $48,858, or 1,954,993 shares, of common stock issued from treasury.

(d)

In September 2015 and March 2016, Griffon entered into mortgage loans in the amounts of $32,280 and $8,000, respectively. The mortgage loans were secured by four properties occupied by Griffon's subsidiaries. The loans were due to mature in September 2025 and April 2018, respectively, were collateralized by the specific properties financed and were guaranteed by Griffon. The loans had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%. The loans were paid off during the quarter ended March 31, 2018.

(e)

As a result of the special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, paid on April 16, 2018, the outstanding balance of Term Loan was reduced by $5,705. As of June 30, 2018, $35,046, net of issuance costs, was outstanding under the Term Loan. The Term Loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan and with a lien on a specific amount of Griffon assets (which lien ranks pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement) and is guaranteed by Griffon.

(f)

Two Griffon subsidiaries have capital leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida. The leases mature in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and bear interest at fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 8.0%, respectively. The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the real estate and is guaranteed by Griffon. The Ocala, Florida lease contains two five-year renewal options. At June 30, 2018, $8,162 was outstanding, net of issuance costs.

(g)

In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”) entered into a CAD $15,000 ($11,282 as of June 30, 2018) revolving credit facility. The facility accrues interest at LIBOR (USD) or the Bankers Acceptance Rate (CDN) plus 1.3% per annum (3.63% LIBOR USD and 3.00% Bankers Acceptance Rate CDN as of June 30, 2018). The revolving facility matures in October 2019. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity. At June 30, 2018, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 15,000 ($11,282 as of June 30, 2018) available for borrowing.

In July 2016, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries ("Griffon Australia") entered into an AUD 30,000 term loan and an AUD 10,000 revolver. The term loan refinanced two existing term loans and the revolver replaced two existing lines. In December 2016, the amount available under the revolver was increased from AUD 10,000 to AUD 20,000 and, in March 2017, the term loan commitment was increased by AUD 5,000. In September 2017, the term commitment was further increased by AUD 15,000. The term loan requires quarterly principal payments of AUD 1,250 plus interest, with a balloon payment of AUD 37,125 due upon maturity in June 2019, and accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate “BBSY” plus 2.00% per annum (4.16% at June 30, 2018). As of June 30, 2018, the term loan had an outstanding balance of AUD 42,125 ($30,953 as of June 30, 2018). The revolving facility matures in November 2018, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the bank, and accrues interest at BBSY plus 2.0% per annum (3.93% at June 30, 2018). At June 30, 2018, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility with AUD 20,000($14,696 as of June 30, 2018) available for borrowing. The revolver and the term loan are both secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon guarantees the term loan. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level and is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.

A UK subsidiary of Griffon maintains an invoice discounting arrangement secured by trade receivables. Interest is variable at 2.0% over the Sterling base rate (2.5% as of June 30, 2018). At June 30, 2018, there were no amounts outstanding under this facility.

In July 2018, the AMES Companies UK Ltd and its subsidiaries ("Ames UK") entered into a GBP 14,000 term loan, GBP 4,000 mortgage loan and GBP 5,000 revolver. The term loan and mortgage loan require quarterly principal payments of GBP 350 and GBP 83 plus interest, respectively, and have balloon payments due upon maturity, July 2023, of GBP 7,000 and GBP 2,333, respectively. The Term Loan and Mortgage Loans accrue interest at the GBP LIBOR Rate plus 2.25% and 1.8%, respectively (3.04% and 2.59%). The revolving facility matures in July 2019, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the bank, and accrues interest at the Bank of England Base Rate plus 1.5% (2.0%). The revolver and the term loan are both secured by substantially all of the assets of Ames UK and its subsidiaries. Ames UK is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio. The invoice discounting arrangement was canceled and replaced by the above loan facilities.


(h)	Other long-term debt consists primarily of a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, with the balance consisting of capital leases.

At June 30, 2018, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of all credit and loan agreements.

NOTE 9 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

During 2018, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share in each quarter and a special cash dividend of $1.00 paid in the third quarter, totaling $1.21 per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2018. During 2017, the Company paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 per share, totaling $0.24 per share for the year. Dividends paid on shares in the ESOP were used to offset ESOP loan payments and recorded as a reduction of debt service payments and compensation expense. A dividend payable was established for the holders of restricted shares; such dividends will be released upon vesting of the underlying restricted shares.

On August 1, 2018, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on September 20, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 23, 2018.

Compensation expense for restricted stock is recognized ratably over the required service period based on the fair value of the grant, calculated as the number of shares granted multiplied by the stock price on the date of grant and, for performance shares, the likelihood of achieving the performance criteria. Compensation cost related to stock-based awards with graded vesting, generally over a period of three to four years, is recognized using the straight-line attribution method and recorded within SG&A expenses.

On January 29, 2016, shareholders approved the Griffon Corporation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan") under which awards of performance shares, performance units, stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, deferred shares and other stock-based awards may be granted. On January 31, 2018, shareholders approved Amendment No. 1 to the Incentive Plan pursuant to which, among other things, 1,000,000 shares were added to the Incentive Plan. Options granted under the Incentive Plan may be either “incentive stock options” or nonqualified stock options, generally expire ten years after the date of grant and are granted at an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant. The maximum number of shares of common stock available for award under the Incentive Plan is 3,350,000 (600,000 of which may be issued as incentive stock options), plus (i) any shares reserved for issuance under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan as of the effective date of the Incentive Plan, and (ii) any shares underlying awards outstanding on such effective date under the 2011 Incentive Plan that are canceled or forfeited. As of June 30, 2018, there were 1,200,755 shares available for grant.

All grants outstanding under former equity plans will continue under their terms; no additional awards will be granted under such plans.

During the first quarter of 2018, Griffon granted 1,008,756 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units. This included 480,756 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units, subject to certain performance conditions, with vesting periods of three years, with a total fair value of $9,980, or a weighted average fair value of $20.76 per share. This also included 528,000 shares of restricted stock granted to two senior executives with a vesting period of four years and a two year post-vesting holding period, subject to the achievement of certain absolute and relative performance conditions relating to the price of Griffon's common stock. So long as the minimum performance condition is attained, the amount of shares that can vest will range from 384,000 to 528,000. The total fair value of these restricted shares is approximately $7,008, or a weighted average fair value of $13.27. Also, during the second quarter, Griffon granted 250,170 shares with a vesting period of three years and a fair value of $4,739, or a weighted average fair value of $18.94 per share. During the third quarter of 2018, no grants were issued.

For the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, stock based compensation expense totaled $2,452 and $2,405, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, such expense totaled $7,372 and $7,200, respectively.

During the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, 1,592 shares, with a market value of $33 or $20.85 per share, and 199,044 shares, with a market value of $4,478 or $22.50 per share, respectively, were withheld to settle employee taxes due to the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury.

On December 21, 2009, Griffon issued $100,000 principal amount of 4% convertible subordinated notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). On July 14, 2016, Griffon announced that it would settle, upon conversion, up to $125,000 of the conversion value of the 2017 Notes in cash, with amounts in excess of $125,000, if any, to be settled in shares of Griffon common stock. On January 17, 2017, Griffon settled the convertible debt for $173,855 with $125,000 in cash, utilizing borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and $48,858, or 1,954,993 shares of common stock issued from treasury.

On August 3, 2016, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under this share repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, Griffon purchased 650,500 and 2,088,739 shares, respectively, of common stock under the August 2016 program, for a total of $12,694 and $41,110, respectively, or $19.51 and $19.68, respectively. As of June 30, 2018, $8,327 remains under the August 3, 2016 Board authorization. On August 1, 2018, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50,000 of Griffon's outstanding common stock.

ograms for a total of $252,730 or $13.98 per shares, as well as the December 10, 2013 repurchase of 4,444,444 shares from GS Direct for $50,000, or $11.25 per share.

On June 19, 2018, GS Direct completed an underwritten secondary offering to sell 5,583,375 shares of Griffon’s common stock, inclusive of the underwriters’ 30-day option to purchase additional shares. Following the closing of the offering, GS Direct no longer owns any shares of Griffon. GS Direct's initial 10,000,000 share investment was in 2008.

NOTE 10 – EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS (and diluted EPS in periods when a loss exists) was calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS was calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus additional common shares that were issued in connection with stock based compensation and upon the settlement of the 2017 convertible notes.

The following table is a reconciliation of the share amounts (in thousands) used in computing earnings per share:



	Three Months Ended June 30,		Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018	2017	2018	2017
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	40,295	41,683	41,232	40,765
Incremental shares from stock based compensation	1,447	1,572	1,388	1,683
Convertible debt matured 2017	—	—	—	486

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	41,742	43,255	42,620	42,934

On July 14, 2016, Griffon announced that it would settle, upon conversion, up to $125,000 of the conversion value of the 2017 Notes in cash, with amounts in excess of $125,000, if any, to be settled in shares of Griffon common stock. During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, Griffon settled the 2017 Notes for $173,855 with $125,000 in cash and 1,954,993 shares of common stock issued from treasury. Prior to settlement, Griffon had the intent and ability to settle the principal amount of the 2017 Notes in cash, and as such, the issuance of shares related to the principal amount of the 2017 Notes did not affect diluted shares.

NOTE 11 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Griffon’s reportable segments from continuing operations are as follows:

•

HBP is a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals; a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of closet organization, home storage, and garage storage products to home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to builder professional installers; a leading manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors to professional dealers and to some of the largest home center retail chains in North America as well as a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use.


•	Defense Electronics segment consists of Telephonics a globally recognized leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial customers.

On October 2, 2017, Griffon acquired ClosetMaid. ClosetMaid, founded in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of closet organization, home storage, and garage storage products, and sells to some of the largest home center retail

chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installers in North America. The accounts of ClosetMaid, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

On June 4, 2018, CBP acquired CornellCookson, a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use. The accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations of CornellCookson, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Information on Griffon’s reportable segments from continuing operations is as follows:



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,				For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
REVENUE	2018		2017		2018		2017
Home & Building Products:
AMES	$	180,834	$	136,132	$	503,744	$	419,763
ClosetMaid	81,564		—		233,592		—
CBP	177,723		140,349		470,071		406,437
Home & Building Products	440,121		276,481		1,207,407		826,200
Telephonics	76,429		81,633		225,006		267,998
Total consolidated net sales	$	516,550	$	358,114	$	1,432,413	$	1,094,198

The following table reconciles segment operating profit to income before taxes from continuing operations:



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
INCOME BEFORE TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	2018			2017			2018			2017
Segment operating profit:
Home & Building Products	$	38,753		$	23,708		$	94,982		$	64,661
Telephonics	6,084			4,114			8,866			18,521
Segment operating profit from continuing operations	44,837			27,822			103,848			83,182
Net interest expense	(15,796		)	(12,662		)	(48,482		)	(38,656		)
Unallocated amounts	(12,016		)	(10,613		)	(32,993		)	(31,379		)
Acquisition costs	(3,598		)	—			(5,217		)	—
Special dividend ESOP charges	(3,220		)	—			(3,220		)	—
Secondary equity offering costs	(1,205		)				(1,205		)
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			(2,614		)	—
Income before taxes from continuing operations	$	9,002		$	4,547		$	10,117		$	13,147

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment's operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason.

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



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
Home & Building Products	$	50,004		$	33,134		$	129,250		$	92,506
Telephonics	8,760			6,784			16,956			26,678
Total Segment adjusted EBITDA	58,764			39,918			146,206			119,184
Net interest expense	(15,796		)	(12,662		)	(48,482		)	(38,656		)
Segment depreciation and amortization	(13,927		)	(12,096		)	(39,978		)	(36,002		)
Unallocated amounts	(12,016		)	(10,613		)	(32,993		)	(31,379		)
Acquisition costs	(3,598		)	—			(7,597		)	—
Special dividend ESOP charges	(3,220		)	—			(3,220		)	—
Secondary equity offering costs	(1,205		)	—			(1,205		)	—
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			(2,614		)	—
Income before taxes from continuing operations	$	9,002		$	4,547		$	10,117		$	13,147

Unallocated amounts typically include general corporate expenses not attributable to a reportable segment.



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,				For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
DEPRECIATION and AMORTIZATION	2018		2017		2018		2017
Segment:
Home & Building Products	$	11,251	$	9,426	$	31,888	$	27,845
Telephonics	2,676		2,670		8,090		8,157
Total segment depreciation and amortization	13,927		12,096		39,978		36,002
Corporate	120		125		340		354
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	14,047	$	12,221	$	40,318	$	36,356

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Segment:
Home & Building Products	$	9,761	$	5,853	$	24,611	$	16,012
Telephonics	1,632		1,161		6,017		4,274
Total segment	11,393		7,014		30,628		20,286
Corporate	127		23		2,520		2,289
Total consolidated capital expenditures	$	11,520	$	7,037	$	33,148	$	22,575



ASSETS	At June 30, 2018		At September 30, 2017
Segment assets:
Home & Building Products	$	1,660,665	$	1,084,103
Telephonics	337,352		343,445
Total segment assets	1,998,017		1,427,548
Corporate	100,378		71,980
Total continuing assets	2,098,395		1,499,528
Assets of discontinued operations	3,256		374,013
Consolidated total	$	2,101,651	$	1,873,541

NOTE 12 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined benefit pension expense (income) was as follows:



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Interest cost	$	1,407		$	1,402		$	4,221		$	4,206
Expected return on plan assets	(2,684		)	(2,735		)	(8,052		)	(8,207		)
Amortization:
Prior service cost	4			4			12			12
Recognized actuarial loss	525			832			1,575			2,496
Net periodic expense (income)	$	(748	)	$	(497	)	$	(2,244	)	$	(1,493	)

As a result of the recent passing of our Chairman of the Board, who participated in a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan relating to his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (a position from which he retired in 2008), the pension benefit liability was reduced by $13,715 at December 31, 2017, with the offset, net of tax, recorded in Other Comprehensive Income.

NOTE 13 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to the SEC SAB 118. This ASU provides guidance on income tax accounting implications under the Tax Reform Act. SAB 118 addressed the application of GAAP to situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared and analyzed in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act and allows companies to record provisional amounts during the re-measurement period not to exceed one year after the enactment date while the accounting impact remains under analysis. This guidance was effective immediately upon issuance. See Note 7 Income Taxes for further details.

Issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements

In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance that allows companies to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act), from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The new standard is effective for the Company beginning in 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the effects that the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.

In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance to address the situation when a company modifies the terms of a stock compensation award previously granted to an employee. This guidance is effective, and should be applied prospectively, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The new guidance is effective for

the Company beginning in 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In March 2017, the FASB issued amendments to the Compensation - Retirement Benefits guidance which requires companies to retrospectively present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost for pension and retiree medical plans along with other compensation costs in operating income and present the other components of net periodic benefit cost below operating income in the income statement. The guidance also allows only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization within inventory or fixed assets on a prospective basis. This guidance is effective, and should be applied retroactively, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning in 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those periods and will be effective for the Company beginning in 2020. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the definition of a business, which will impact many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The new standard is intended to help companies and other organizations evaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods and will be effective for the Company beginning in 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the Statement of Cash Flows Classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This guidance addresses the following eight specific cash flow issues: Debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (including bank-owned life insurance policies); distributions received from equity method investees; beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This guidance will be effective for the Company beginning in 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on lease accounting requiring lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for long-term leases. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. This guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach to all annual and interim periods presented and is effective for the Company beginning in 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update related to new revenue recognition guidance that supersedes the existing revenue recognition guidance and most industry-specific guidance applicable to revenue recognition. According to the new guidance, an entity will apply a principles-based five step model to recognize revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers and in an amount that reflects the consideration for which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Subsequently, the FASB has issued amendments to certain aspects of the guidance including the effective date. The Company will adopt this guidance using the modified retrospective method.

The Company commenced its assessment during the second half of fiscal 2016 and developed a project plan to assess the impact, including impacts to the Company’s processes, controls, and financial statement disclosures. The Company is in the process of completing this project plan, in which the Company has surveyed its businesses, completed contract reviews, compared its historical accounting policies and practices to the new requirements, identified potential differences and provided trainings. The Company currently does not expect impacts at its Home and Building Products Segment. The Company does however expect impacts at its Defense Electronics Segment, but believes that those impacts will be immaterial to the Company’s overall Financial Statements.

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements, and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 14 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

PPC

On November 16, 2017, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell PPC and on February 6, 2018, completed the sale to Berry for $475,000 in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. As a result, Griffon classified the results of operations of the PPC business as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and classified the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets. All results and information presented exclude PPC unless otherwise noted. PPC is a global leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films for hygienic, health-care and industrial products and sells to some of the world's largest consumer products companies. In connection with the sale of PPC, the Company recorded a gain of $117,625 ($86,357, net of tax) during the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The tax computed on the PPC gain is preliminary and is subject to finalization.

Summarized results of the Company’s discontinued operations are as follows:



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenue	$	—		$	115,206		$	166,262		$	341,986
Cost of goods and services	—			97,233			132,100			287,948
Gross profit	—			17,973			34,162			54,038
Selling, general and administrative expenses	200			10,184			26,303			31,600
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(200		)	7,789			7,859			22,438
Other income (expense)
Gain on sale of business	—			—			117,625			—
Interest expense, net	—			(50		)	(155		)	(45		)
Other, net	—			(715		)	(687		)	(754		)
Total other income (expense)	—			(765		)	116,783			(799		)
Income from operations of discontinued operations	$	(200	)	$	7,024		$	124,642		$	21,639

The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2018. The following amounts related to the PPC segment have been segregated from Griffon's continuing operations and are reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2017:



	At September 30, 2017
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net	$	51,768
Inventories, net	45,742
Prepaid and other current assets	11,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	185,940
GOODWILL	57,087
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	12,298
OTHER ASSETS	6,889
Total Assets Held for Sale	370,724
LIABILITIES
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	$	11,163
Accounts payable	36,619
Accrued liabilities	14,553
LONG-TERM DEBT, net	10,549
OTHER LIABILITIES	11,566
Total Liabilities Held for Sale	$	84,450

In connection with the sale transaction, the Company recorded liabilities of $46,968 as of March 31, 2018 primarily for income taxes payable, stay and transaction bonuses, and other remaining accrued liabilities. Since that time, $21,938 has been paid primarily for income taxes payable and bonuses.

On September 5, 2017, Griffon entered into an engagement letter with Goldman Sachs pursuant to which Goldman Sachs agreed to act as Griffon’s financial advisor in connection with the exploration of strategic alternatives for Clopay Plastics. On November 15, 2017, Griffon signed an agreement to sell Clopay Plastics for $475,000 to Berry Global Group, Inc. Griffon subsequently paid a customary financial advisory fee to Goldman Sachs under the terms of this engagement letter upon closing of the transaction.

Installation Services and Other Discontinued Activities

and a range of related building products, primarily for the new residential housing market. In 2008, Griffon sold eleven units, closed one unit and merged two units into CBP. Griffon substantially concluded its remaining disposal activities in 2009.

Installation Services operating results have been reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for all periods presented; Installation Services is excluded from segment reporting. There was no reported revenue in the quarters and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

During the year ended September 30, 2017, Griffon recorded $5,700 of reserves in discontinued operations related to historical environmental remediation efforts and to increase the reserve for homeowner association claims (HOA) related to the Clopay Services Corporation discontinued operations in 2008.

The following amounts related to the Installation Services segment, discontinued in 2008, and other businesses discontinued several years ago, which have been segregated from Griffon’s continuing operations, and are reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	At June 30, 2018		At September 30, 2017
Assets of discontinued operations not held for sale:
Prepaid and other current assets	$	326	$	329
Other long-term assets	2,930		2,960
Total assets of discontinued operations not held for sale	$	3,256	$	3,289

Liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale:
Accrued liabilities, current	$	3,705	$	8,342
Other long-term liabilities	5,078		3,037
Total liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale	$	8,783	$	11,379

There was no Installation Services revenue or income for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.

NOTE 15 – OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

For the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, Other income (expense) primarily consisted of $(17) and ($133), respectively, of net currency exchange losses in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $104 and $55, respectively, of net investment income (loss).

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, Other income (expense) primarily consisted of $(236) and $(556), respectively, of net currency exchange losses in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, as well as $1,365 and $210, respectively, of net investment income.

NOTE 16 – WARRANTY LIABILITY

Telephonics offers warranties against product defects for periods generally ranging from one to two years, depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. CBP also offers warranties against product defects for periods generally ranging from one to ten years, with limited lifetime warranties on certain door models. Typical warranties require CBP, ClosetMaid and Telephonics to repair or replace the defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. At the time revenue is recognized, Griffon records a liability for warranty costs, estimated based on historical experience, and periodically assesses its warranty obligations and adjusts the liability as necessary. AMES offers an express limited warranty for a period of ninety days on all products from the date of original purchase unless otherwise stated on the product or packaging and subject to certain disclaimers and limitations.

Changes in Griffon’s warranty liability, included in Accrued liabilities, were as follows:



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Balance, beginning of period	$	6,258		$	5,803		$	6,236		$	6,322
Warranties issued and changes in estimated pre-existing warranties	2,777			803			5,889			3,310
Actual warranty costs incurred	(1,450		)	(1,457		)	(5,376		)	(4,483		)
Other warranty liabilities assumed from acquisitions	—			—			836			$	—
Balance, end of period	$	7,585		$	5,149		$	7,585		$	5,149

NOTE 17 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:



	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018									Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Pre-tax			Tax			Net of tax			Pre-tax		Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(9,136	)	$	—		$	(9,136	)	$	6,414	$	—		$	6,414
Pension and other defined benefit plans	376			(129		)	247			836		(292		)	544
Cash flow hedges	118			(34		)	84			277		(79		)	198
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(8,642	)	$	(163	)	$	(8,805	)	$	7,527	$	(371	)	$	7,156



	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018							Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Pre-tax		Tax			Net of tax		Pre-tax		Tax			Net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	9,289	$	—		$	9,289	$	1,344	$	—		$	1,344
Pension and other defined benefit plans	14,996		(4,943		)	10,053		2,508		(876		)	1,632
Cash flow hedges	864		(252		)	612		1,121		(320		)	801
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	25,149	$	(5,195	)	$	19,954	$	4,973	$	(1,196	)	$	3,777

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:



	June 30, 2018			September 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(22,938	)	$	(32,227	)
Pension and other defined benefit plans	(18,087		)	(28,140		)
Change in Cash flow hedges	498			(114		)
	$	(40,527	)	$	(60,481	)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to income were as follows:



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
Gain (Loss)	2018			2017			2018			2017
Pension amortization	$	(529	)	$	(836	)	$	(1,587	)	$	(2,508	)
Cash flow hedges	177			(88		)	185			(910		)
Removal of PPC translation adjustment	—			—			14,866			—
Total gain (loss)	(352		)	(924		)	13,464			(3,418		)
Tax benefit (expense)	106			277			(3,222		)	1,025
Total	$	(246	)	$	(647	)	$	10,242		$	(2,393	)

NOTE 18 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal and environmental

Department of Environmental Conservation of New York State (“DEC”), with ISC Properties, Inc. Lightron Corporation (“Lightron”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon, once conducted operations at a location in Peekskill in the Town of Cortlandt, New York (the “Peekskill Site”) owned by ISC Properties, Inc. (“ISC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon. ISC sold the Peekskill Site in November 1982.

Subsequently, ISC was advised by the DEC that random sampling at the Peekskill Site and in a creek near the Peekskill Site indicated concentrations of solvents and other chemicals common to Lightron’s prior plating operations. ISC then entered into a consent order with the DEC in 1996 (the “Consent Order”) to perform a remedial investigation and prepare a feasibility study. After completing the initial remedial investigation pursuant to the Consent Order, ISC was required by the DEC, and did accordingly conduct over the next several years, supplemental remedial investigations, including soil vapor investigations, under the Consent Order.

In April 2009, the DEC advised ISC’s representatives that both the DEC and the New York State Department of Health had reviewed and accepted an August 2007 Remedial Investigation Report and an Additional Data Collection Summary Report dated January 30, 2009. With the acceptance of these reports, ISC completed the remedial investigation required under the Consent Order and was authorized, accordingly, by the DEC to conduct the Feasibility Study required by the Consent Order. Pursuant to the requirements of the Consent Order and its obligations thereunder, ISC, without acknowledging any responsibility to perform any remediation at the Site, submitted to the DEC in August 2009, a draft feasibility study which recommended for the soil, groundwater and sediment media, remediation alternatives having a current net capital cost value, in the aggregate, of approximately $5,000. In February 2011, DEC advised ISC it has accepted and approved the feasibility study. Accordingly, ISC has no further obligations under the consent order.

Upon acceptance of the feasibility study, DEC issued a Proposed Remedial Action Plan (“PRAP”) that sets forth the proposed remedy for the site. The PRAP accepted the recommendation contained in the feasibility study for remediation of the soil and groundwater media, but selected a different remediation alternative for the sediment medium. After receiving public comments on the PRAP, the DEC issued a Record of Decision (“ROD”) in June 2011 that set forth the specific remedies selected and responded to public comments. The remedies selected by the DEC in the ROD are the same remedies as those set forth in the PRAP. At the time of adoption of the ROD, the approximate cost of the remedy proposed by DEC in the PRAP was approximately $10,000.

It is now expected that DEC will enter into negotiations with potentially responsible parties to request they undertake performance of the remedies selected in the ROD, and if such parties do not agree to implement such remedies, then the State of New York may use State Superfund money to remediate the Peekskill site and seek recovery of costs from such parties. Griffon does not acknowledge any responsibility to perform any remediation at the Peekskill Site.

Improper Advertisement Claim involving Union Tools® Products. Beginning in December 2004, a customer of AMES had been named in various litigation matters relating to certain Union Tools products. The plaintiffs in those litigation matters asserted causes of action against the customer of AMES for improper advertisement to end consumers. The allegations suggested that advertisements led the consumers to believe that Union Tools’ hand tools were wholly manufactured within boundaries of the United States. The complaints asserted various causes of action against the customer of AMES under federal and state law, including common law fraud. At some point, the customer may seek indemnity (including recovery of its legal fees and costs) against AMES for an unspecified amount. Presently, AMES cannot estimate the amount of loss, if any, if the customer were to seek legal recourse against AMES.

Union Fork and Hoe, Frankfort, NY site. The former Union Fork and Hoe property in Frankfort, NY was acquired by Ames in 2006 as part of a larger acquisition, and has historic site contamination involving chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. AMES has entered into an Order on Consent with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. While the Order is without admission or finding of liability or acknowledgment that there has been a release of hazardous substances at the site, AMES is required to perform a remedial investigation of certain portions of the property and to recommend a remediation option. At the conclusion of the remediation phase to the satisfaction of the DEC, the DEC will issue a Certificate of Completion. AMES has performed significant investigative and remedial activities in the last few years under work plans approved by the DEC, and the DEC has approved the final remedial investigation and feasibility study reports. AMES’ recommended remedial option of excavation and offsite disposal of lead contaminated soils, capping of other areas of the site impacted by other metals and performing limited groundwater monitoring was accepted by the DEC in a Record of Decision issued March 1, 2018. Implementation of the selected remedial alternative is expected to be completed in 2019. AMES has a number of defenses to liability in this matter, including its rights under a previous Consent Judgment entered into between the DEC and a predecessor of AMES relating to the site.

US Government investigations and claims

In general, departments and agencies of the US Government have the authority to investigate various transactions and operations of Griffon, and the results of such investigations may lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings, the ultimate outcome of which could be fines, penalties, repayments or compensatory or treble damages. US Government regulations provide that certain findings against a contractor may lead to suspension or debarment from future US Government contracts or the loss of export privileges for a company or an operating division or subdivision. Suspension or debarment could have a material adverse effect on Telephonics because of its reliance on government contracts.

General legal

Griffon is subject to various laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and is a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes, based on facts presently known to it, that the resolution of the matters above and such other matters will not have a material adverse effect on Griffon’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 19 — CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by the domestic assets of Clopay Building Products Company, Inc., Telephonics Corporation, The AMES Companies, Inc., ATT Southern, Inc., Clopay Ames True Temper Holding Corp., ClosetMaid, LLC, CornellCookson, LLC and Cornell Real Estate Holdings, LLC, all of which are indirectly 100% owned by Griffon. In accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, presented below are condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of the guarantor companies or non-guarantor companies had they operated as independent entities. The guarantor companies and the non-guarantor companies include the consolidated financial results of their wholly-owned subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method.

The indenture relating to the Senior Notes (the “Indenture”) contains terms providing that, under certain limited circumstances, a guarantor will be released from its obligations to guarantee the Senior Notes. These circumstances include (i) a sale of at least a majority of the stock, or all or substantially all the assets, of the subsidiary guarantor as permitted by the Indenture; (ii) a public equity offering of a subsidiary guarantor that qualifies as a “Minority Business” as defined in the Indenture (generally, a business the EBITDA of which constitutes less than 50% of the segment adjusted EBITDA of the Company for the most recently ended four fiscal quarters), and that meets certain other specified conditions as set forth in the Indenture; (iii) the designation of a guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” as defined in the Indenture, in compliance with the terms of the Indenture; (iv) Griffon exercising its right to defease the Senior Notes, or to otherwise discharge its obligations under the Indenture, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Indenture; and (v) upon obtaining the requisite consent of the holders of the Senior Notes.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

At June 30, 2018



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$	8,589		$	18,470		$	36,707		$	—		$	63,766
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	—			270,289			64,953			(24,113		)	311,129
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments	—			109,655			483			—			110,138
Inventories, net	—			334,225			61,675			(87		)	395,813
Prepaid and other current assets	19,966			20,385			10,591			6,013			56,955
Assets of discontinued operations not held for sale	—			—			326			—			326
Total Current Assets	28,555			753,024			174,735			(18,187		)	938,127
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	921			283,228			40,929			—			325,078
GOODWILL	—			431,934			70,121			—			502,055
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	93			238,691			78,172			—			316,956
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE	120,061			293,261			(110,351		)	(302,971		)	—
EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES	1,481,220			969,246			3,305,421			(5,755,887		)	—
OTHER ASSETS	7,057			12,897			(1,954		)	(1,495		)	16,505
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	—			—			2,930			—			2,930
Total Assets	$	1,637,907		$	2,982,281		$	3,560,003		$	(6,078,540	)	$	2,101,651
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	$	2,276		$	3,351		$	5,112		$	—		$	10,739
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	43,385			274,687			69,493			(8,569		)	378,996
Liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale	—			9,071			16,724			—			25,795
Total Current Liabilities	45,661			287,109			91,329			(8,569		)	415,530

LONG-TERM DEBT, net	1,088,501			6,953			29,527			—			1,124,981
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES	54,070			(45,790		)	303,269			(311,549		)	—
OTHER LIABILITIES	(16,412		)	72,827			16,800			16,912			90,127
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	—			—			4,926			—			4,926
Total Liabilities	1,171,820			321,099			445,851			(303,206		)	1,635,564
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	466,087			2,661,182			3,114,152			(5,775,334		)	466,087
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,637,907		$	2,982,281		$	3,560,003		$	(6,078,540	)	$	2,101,651

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

At September 30, 2017



($ in thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Companies		Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$	3,240	$	8,066	$	36,375		$	—		$	47,681
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	—		168,731		59,929			(20,431		)	208,229
Contract costs and recognized income not yet billed, net of progress payments	—		131,383		279			—			131,662
Inventories, net	—		246,605		52,759			73			299,437
Prepaid and other current assets	21,131		15,854		3,002			80			40,067
Assets of discontinued operations held for sale	—		168,306		202,418			—			370,724
Assets of discontinued operations not held for sale	—		—		329			—			329
Total Current Assets	24,371		738,945		355,091			(20,278		)	1,098,129

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net	645		200,362		31,128			—			232,135
GOODWILL	—		280,797		38,342			—			319,139
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	93		143,415		61,619			—			205,127
INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE	552,017		757,608		915,551			(2,225,176		)	—
EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES	863,149		877,641		1,613,891			(3,354,681		)	—
OTHER ASSETS	12,171		12,054		(1,002		)	(7,172		)	16,051
ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	—		—		2,960			—			2,960
Total Assets	$	1,452,446	$	3,010,822	$	3,017,580		$	(5,607,307	)	$	1,873,541
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	$	2,854	$	1,471	$	6,753		$	—		$	11,078
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	14,683		199,784		46,111			6,631			267,209
Liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	—		47,426		37,024			—			84,450
Liabilities of discontinued operations not held for sale	—		—		8,342			—			8,342
Total Current Liabilities	17,537		248,681		98,230			6,631			371,079
LONG-TERM DEBT, net	903,609		6,044		58,427			—			968,080
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLES	84,068		1,259,413		854,518			(2,197,999		)	—
OTHER LIABILITIES	48,424		76,036		14,135			(6,058		)	132,537
LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOT HELD FOR SALE	—		—		3,037			—			3,037
Total Liabilities	1,053,638		1,590,174		1,028,347			(2,197,426		)	1,474,733
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	398,808		1,420,648		1,989,233			(3,409,881		)	398,808
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,452,446	$	3,010,822	$	3,017,580		$	(5,607,307	)	$	1,873,541

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
Revenue	$	—		$	431,997		$	90,285		$	(5,732	)	$	516,550
Cost of goods and services	—			323,098			60,719			(6,059		)	377,758
Gross profit	—			108,899			29,566			327			138,792
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14,670			77,820			21,896			(92		)	114,294
Income (loss) from operations	(14,670		)	31,079			7,670			419			24,498
Other income (expense)
Interest income (expense), net	(5,891		)	(2,282		)	(7,623		)	—			(15,796		)
Other, net	108			(9,766		)	10,420			(462		)	300
Total other income (expense)	(5,783		)	(12,048		)	2,797			(462		)	(15,496		)
Income (loss) before taxes	(20,453		)	19,031			10,467			(43		)	9,002
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(4,741		)	21,046			12,939			(27,684		)	1,560
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries	(15,712		)	(2,015		)	(2,472		)	27,641			7,442
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	21,539			(5,307		)	(2,015		)	(14,217		)	—
Income from continuing operations	$	5,827		$	(7,322	)	$	(4,487	)	$	13,424		$	7,442
Income from operations of discontinued businesses	—			(200		)	—			—			(200		)
Provision from income taxes	—			1,415			—			—			1,415
Income from discontinued operations	—			(1,615		)	—			—			(1,615		)

Net Income (loss)	$	5,827		$	(8,937	)	$	(4,487	)	$	13,424		$	5,827
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	(2,978	)	$	668		$	(14,092	)	$	13,424		$	(2,978	)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
Revenue	$	—		$	303,167		$	61,676		$	(6,729	)	$	358,114
Cost of goods and services	—			225,566			41,836			(7,272		)	260,130
Gross profit	—			77,601			19,840			543			97,984
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,038			57,566			16,044			(93		)	80,555
Income (loss) from operations	(7,038		)	20,035			3,796			636			17,429
Other income (expense)
Interest income (expense), net	(3,266		)	(6,070		)	(3,326		)	—			(12,662		)
Other, net	229			262			(75		)	(636		)	(220		)
Total other income (expense)	(3,037		)	(5,808		)	(3,401		)	(636		)	(12,882		)
Income (loss) before taxes	(10,075		)	14,227			395			—			4,547
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(6,080		)	5,562			613			—			95
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries	(3,995		)	8,665			(218		)	—			4,452
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	13,549			(4,015		)	8,665			(18,199		)	—
Income (loss) from continuing operations	9,554			4,650			8,447			(18,199		)	4,452
Income from operation of discontinued businesses	—			5,033			1,991			—			7,024
Provision (benefit) from income taxes	—			1,347			575			—			1,922
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—			3,685			1,417			—			5,102
Net Income (loss)	$	9,554		$	8,335		$	9,864		$	(18,199	)	$	9,554

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	16,710		$	15,899		$	2,300		$	(18,199	)	$	16,710

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
Revenue	$	—		$	1,181,068		$	272,714		$	(21,369	)	$	1,432,413
Cost of goods and services	—			891,498			182,125			(22,319		)	1,051,304
Gross profit	—			289,570			90,589			950			381,109
Selling, general and administrative expenses	32,021			216,750			75,282			(277		)	323,776
Income (loss) from operations	(32,021		)	72,820			15,307			1,227			57,333
Other income (expense)
Interest income (expense), net	(18,626		)	(16,497		)	(13,359		)	—			(48,482		)
Other, net	1,376			1,157			119			(1,386		)	1,266
Total other income (expense)	(17,250		)	(15,340		)	(13,240		)	(1,386		)	(47,216		)
Income (loss) before taxes	(49,271		)	57,480			2,067			(159		)	10,117
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(44,601		)	13,744			8,793			(43		)	(22,107		)
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries	(4,670		)	43,736			(6,726		)	(116		)	32,224
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	131,766			(65,666		)	43,736			(109,836		)	—
Income from continuing operations	$	127,096		$	(21,930	)	$	37,010		$	(109,952	)	$	32,224

Income from operations of discontinued businesses	$	—		$	109,028		$	15,614		$	—		$	124,642
Provision (benefit) from income taxes				31,856			(2,086		)	—			29,770
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	—		$	77,172		$	17,700		$	—		$	94,872
Net income (loss)	$	127,096		$	(21,930	)	$	37,010		$	(109,952	)	$	32,224

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	147,050		$	36,634		$	73,318		$	(109,952	)	$	147,050

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
Revenue	$	—		$	922,996		$	194,985		$	(23,783	)	$	1,094,198
Cost of goods and services	—			694,670			130,778			(24,847		)	800,601
Gross profit	—			228,326			64,207			1,064			293,597
Selling, general and administrative expenses	20,759			171,171			49,720			(278		)	241,372
Restructuring and other related charges	—			—			—			—			—
Total operating expenses	20,759			171,171			49,720			(278		)	241,372
Income (loss) from operations	(20,759		)	57,155			14,487			1,342			52,225
Other income (expense)
Interest income (expense), net	(10,616		)	(18,093		)	(9,947		)	—			(38,656		)
Other, net	172			1,263			(515		)	(1,342		)	(422		)
Total other income (expense)	(10,444		)	(16,830		)	(10,462		)	(1,342		)	(39,078		)
Income (loss) before taxes	(31,203		)	40,325			4,025			—			13,147
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(16,643		)	16,018			326			—			(299		)
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries	(14,560		)	24,307			3,699			—			13,446
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	41,423			(12,631		)	24,307			(53,099		)	—
Income from continuing operations	$	26,863		$	11,676		$	28,006		$	(53,099	)	$	13,446
Income from operations of discontinued businesses	—			13,826			7,813			—			21,639
Provision from income taxes	—			3,987			4,235			—			8,222
Income from discontinued operations	—			9,839			3,578			—			13,417
Net income (loss)	$	26,863		$	21,515		$	31,584		$	(53,099	)	$	26,863

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	30,640		$	23,651		$	29,448		$	(53,099	)	$	30,640

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	127,096		$	55,242		$	54,710		$	(109,952	)	$	127,096
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations	—			(77,172		)	(17,700		)	—			(94,872		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	309,342			(536,893		)	230,342			—			2,791
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(455		)	(27,230		)	(5,463		)	—			(33,148		)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired	(368,937		)	(4,490		)	(56,118		)	—			(429,545		)
Intercompany distributions	—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of investments	—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from sale of business	—			473,977			—			—			473,977
Proceeds from sale of assets	—			46			436			—			482
Net cash provided by investing activities	(369,392		)	442,303			(61,145		)	—			11,766
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of shares for treasury	(45,588		)	—			—			—			(45,588		)
Proceeds from long-term debt	411,718			2,232			5,695			—			419,645
Payments of long-term debt	(223,998		)	(4,564		)	(33,469		)	—			(262,031		)
Change in short-term borrowings	—			—			—			—			—
Share premium payment on settled debt	—			—			—			—			—
Financing costs	(7,671		)	—			—			—			(7,671		)
Purchase of ESOP shares	—			—			—			—			—
Dividends paid	(46,816		)	—			—			—			(46,816		)
Other, net	(22,246		)	(19,855		)	42,240			—			139
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	65,399			(22,187		)	14,466			—			57,678
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash used in discontinued operations	—			127,312			(189,585		)	—			(62,273		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	—			(131		)	6,254			—			6,123
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS	5,349			10,404			332			—			16,085
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	3,240			8,066			36,375			—			47,681
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	8,589		$	18,470		$	36,707		$	—		$	63,766

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017



($ in thousands)	Parent Company			Guarantor Companies			Non-Guarantor Companies			Elimination			Consolidation
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	26,863		$	21,515		$	31,584		$	(53,099	)	$	26,863
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations	—			(9,839		)	(3,578		)	—			(13,417		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	(14,445		)	29,754			14,586			(4,493		)	25,402
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(12		)	(17,593		)	(4,970		)	—			(22,575		)
Acquired businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			(6,051		)	—			(6,051		)
Proceeds from sale of assets	—			146			—			—			146
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(12		)	(17,447		)	(11,021		)	—			(28,480		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of shares for treasury	(15,796		)	—			—			—			(15,796		)
Proceeds from long-term debt	200,656			—			10,441			—			211,097
Payments of long-term debt	(128,365		)	(940		)	(18,424		)	—			(147,729		)
Share premium payment on settled debt	(24,997		)	—						—			(24,997		)
Financing costs	(363		)	—			—			—			(363		)
Purchase of ESOP shares	(10,908		)	—			—			—			(10,908		)
Dividends paid	(7,766		)	—			—			—			(7,766		)
Other, net	16,710			(16,745		)	(4,570		)	4,493			(112		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	29,171			(17,685		)	(12,553		)	4,493			3,426
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash used in discontinued operations	—			(10,764		)	7,383			—			(3,381		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	—			—			(72		)	—			(72		)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS	14,714			(16,142		)	(1,677		)	—			(3,105		)
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	6,517			27,692			38,344			—			72,553
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	21,231		$	11,550		$	36,667		$	—		$	69,448

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Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Headquartered in New York, N.Y., the Company was founded in 1959 and is incorporated in Delaware. Griffon is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol GFF.

On June 4, 2018, Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. ("CBP") acquired CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson"), a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. After taking into account the estimated present value of tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction, the effective purchase price is approximately $170,000. CornellCookson is expected to generate approximately $200,000 in revenue in the first full year of operations. The accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations of CornellCookson, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition of June 4, 2018. See Note 3, Acquisitions.

On October 2, 2017, Griffon acquired ClosetMaid LLC ("ClosetMaid") for approximately $185,700, inclusive of post-closing adjustments, or $165,000 net of the estimated present value of tax benefits under the current tax law resulting from the transaction. ClosetMaid, founded in 1965, is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of closet organization, home storage, and garage storage products, and sells to some of the largest home center retail chains, mass merchandisers, and direct-to-builder professional installers in North America. ClosetMaid is expected to generate approximately $300,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition. The accounts, affected for preliminary adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased and liabilities assumed, and results of operations of ClosetMaid are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition of October 2, 2017. See Note 3, Acquisitions.

Griffon currently conducts its operations through two reportable segments:


•	Home & Building Products (“HBP”) segment consists of three companies, The AMES Companies, Inc. (“AMES”), ClosetMaid, and CBP:

- AMES, founded in 1774, is the leading U.S. manufacturer and a global provider of long-handled tools and landscaping products for homeowners and professionals.

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

We are focused on acquiring, owning and operating businesses in a variety of industries. We are long-term investors that have substantial experience in a variety of industries. Our intent is to continue the growth of our existing segments and diversify further through investments and acquisitions.

As a result of the decline in the U.S. housing market, in May 2008, we announced the divestiture of our Installation Services business, which was consummated by September 2008. In September 2008, Griffon strengthened its balance sheet by raising $248,600 in equity through a common stock rights offering and a related investment by GS Direct L.L.C., an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Since that time, Griffon has continued to refine and enhance the strategic direction and operating performance of its companies, while strengthening its balance sheet, increasing revenue and earnings through organic growth, cost containment and acquisitions, and returning capital to its shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks. On June 19, 2018, GS Direct completed an underwritten secondary offering to sell 5,583,375 shares of Griffon's common stock, inclusive of the underwriters’ 30-day option to purchase additional shares. Following the closing of the offering, GS Direct no longer owns any shares of Griffon.

From October 2008 through May 10, 2017, Griffon's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") purchased 4,562,371 shares of Griffon's common stock, for a total of $54,186 or $11.88 per share. During the year ended September 30, 2017, Griffon's ESOP purchased 621,875 shares of common stock for a total of $10,908 or $17.54 per share. As of June 30, 2018, the ESOP holds 5,679,662 allocated and unallocated shares, or 12% of Griffon's outstanding shares, with a related loan balance of $35,046, net of issuance costs.

On September 30, 2010, Griffon purchased AMES for $542,000. Subsequently, Griffon acquired eight businesses complementary to AMES: the pots and planters business of Southern Sales & Marketing ("Southern Patio"), Northcote Pottery ("Northcote"), the Australian Garden and Tools division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. ("Cyclone"), Hills Home Living ("Hills"), La Hacienda Limited ("La Hacienda"), Tuscan Landscape Group Ltd ("Tuscan Path"), Harper Brush Works (“Harper”) and Kelkay Limited ("Kelkay").

On October 17, 2011, AMES acquired Southern Patio for approximately $23,000. Southern Patio, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of landscape accessories, expanded AMES' product portfolio in the category.

On December 31, 2013, AMES acquired Northcote for approximately $22,000. Northcote, founded in 1897 and a leading brand in the Australian outdoor planter and decor market, established AMES' presence in this product category in the Australian market.

On May 21, 2014, AMES Australia acquired Cyclone for approximately $40,000. Cyclone offers a full range of quality garden and hand tool products sold under various leading brand names including Cyclone®, Nylex® and Trojan®, designed to meet the requirements of both the Do-it-Yourself and professional trade segments. The Cyclone acquisition substantially expanded AMES' product portfolio in Australia.

On December 30, 2016, AMES Australia acquired Hills for approximately $6,051 (AUD 8,400). Hills, founded in 1946, is a market leader in the supply of clothesline, laundry and garden products. The Hills acquisition added to AMES' existing broad category of products and enhanced its lawn and garden product offerings in Australia.

On September 29, 2017, AMES Australia acquired Tuscan Path for approximately $18,000 (AUD 22,250). Tuscan Path is a leading Australian provider of pots, planters, pavers, decorative stone, and garden decor products, which broadened AMES' outdoor living and lawn and garden business, and strengthened AMES' industry leading position in Australia. Tuscan Path is expected to generate approximately AUD 25,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.

On November 6, 2017, AMES acquired Harper, a division of Horizon Global, for approximately $5,000. Harper is a leading U.S. manufacturer of cleaning products for professional, home, and industrial use. The acquisition expanded AMES’ long-handled tool offering in North America to include brooms, brushes, and other cleaning tools and accessories. The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $10,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.

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On February 13, 2018, AMES acquired Kelkay, a leading United Kingdom manufacturer and distributor of decorative outdoor landscaping products sold to garden centers, retailers and grocers in the UK and Ireland for approximately $56,118 (GBP 40,452). This acquisition broadened AMES' product offerings in the market and increased its in-country operational footprint. Kelkay is expected to contribute approximately $40,000 in revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition.

From August 2011 through June 30, 2018, Griffon repurchased 22,518,037 shares of its common stock, for a total of $302,730 or $13.44 per share. This included the repurchase of 18,073,593 shares on the open market, as well as the December 10, 2013 repurchase of 4,444,444 shares from GS Direct for $50,000, or $11.25 per share. In each of August 2011, May 2014, March 2015, July 2015 and August 2016, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under these programs, the Company may purchase shares in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. At June 30, 2018, $8,327 remains under the August 2016 Board authorization. On August 1, 2018, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50,000 of Griffon's outstanding common stock.

On November 17, 2011, the Company began declaring quarterly dividends. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, and during 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company declared and paid dividends per share of $0.21, $0.24, $0.20 and $0.16, respectively, for total quarterly dividends of $35,520 paid during this period. In addition, on March 7, 2018, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, totaling $38,073 paid on April 16, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 29, 2018.

As of June 30, 2018, Griffon had outstanding $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022 ("Senior Notes"), which were issued in three tranches and under the same indenture. During 2014, Griffon issued $600,000 of Senior Notes, the proceeds of which were primarily used to redeem $550,000 of 7.125% senior notes due 2018. In May 2016, the Company completed an add-on offering of $125,000 principal amount of Senior Notes, the proceeds of which were used to pay down outstanding revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement. On October 2, 2017, Griffon completed an add-on offering of $275,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, the proceeds of which were used to purchase ClosetMaid and to pay down outstanding revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

On October 15, 2015, CBP announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Troy, Ohio. The expansion reflects increased customer demand for its core products, and its success in bringing new technologies to market. The project included improvements to its existing one million square foot building, as well as adding 250,000 square feet and new manufacturing equipment. The project was completed in the second quarter of 2017.

In January 2016, Griffon launched its new website, www.griffon.com.

On March 22, 2016, Griffon amended its Credit Agreement to increase the credit facility from $250,000 to $350,000, extend its maturity date from March 13, 2020 to March 22, 2021 and modify certain other provisions of the facility.

On January 17, 2017, Griffon settled its $100,000 principal amount of 4% convertible subordinated notes due 2017 for $173,855, with $125,000 in cash and $48,858, or 1,954,993 shares of common stock issued from treasury.

On October 2, 2017, Griffon completed the acquisition of ClosetMaid, a market leader of home storage and organization products, for approximately $185,700, inclusive of post-closing adjustments, or $165,000 net of the estimated present value of tax benefits under the current tax law. The acquisition of ClosetMaid expanded Griffon’s Home and Building Products segment into the highly complementary home storage and organization category with a leading brand and product portfolio.

On November 16, 2017, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell PPC, and on February 6, 2018, completed the sale to Berry for $475,000 in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

On June 4, 2018, CBP completed the acquisition of CornellCookson, a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. After taking into account the net of the estimated present value of tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction, the effective purchase price is approximately $170,000. The acquisition of CornellCookson substantially expanded CBP’s non-residential product offerings, and added an established professional dealer network focused on rolling steel door and grille products for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use.

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OVERVIEW

Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was $516,550 compared to $358,114 in the prior year quarter, an increase of approximately 44%, primarily driven by increased revenue at Home & Building Products from both recent acquisitions and organic growth, partially offset by decreased revenue at Telephonics. Income from continuing operations was $7,442 or $0.18 per share, compared to $4,452 or $0.10 per share, in the prior year quarter. The quarter results from continuing operations included the following:

– Acquisition costs of $3,598 ($2,320, net of tax, or $0.06 per share);

– Special dividend ESOP charges of $3,220 ($2,125, net tax, or $0.05);

– Secondary equity offering costs of $1,205 ($795, net tax, or $0.02); and

– Discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $1,430 or $0.03 per share.

The prior year quarter included discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $2,522 or $0.06 per share, primarily related to discrete tax benefits from the federal domestic production activities deduction.

Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, Income from continuing operations would have been $11,252 or $0.27 per share in the current quarter compared to $1,930 or $0.04 per share in the prior year quarter.

Revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 was $1,432,413 compared to $1,094,198 in the prior year period, an increase of 31%, primarily driven by increased revenue at Home & Building Products from both recent acquisitions and organic growth, partially offset by decreased revenue at Telephonics. Income from continuing operations was $32,224 or $0.76 per share, compared to $13,446 or $0.31 per share, in the prior year period. The year-to-date results from continuing operations included the following:

– Acquisition costs of $7,597 ($5,046, net of tax, or $0.12 per share);

– Special dividend ESOP charges of $3,220 ($2,125, net tax, or $0.05);

– Secondary equity offering costs of $1,205 ($795, net tax, or $0.02);

– Cost of life insurance benefit of $2,614 ($248, net tax, or $0.01); and

– Discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $24,080 or $0.56 per share, primarily from the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities related to the December 22, 2017 tax reform bill.

The prior year included net tax benefits of $6,478 or $0.15 per share, primarily related to discrete benefits for the adoption of recent Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance, which requires the Company to recognize excess tax benefits from the vesting of equity awards within income tax expense and benefits related to the federal domestic production activities deduction.

Excluding these items from the respective periods, Income from continuing operations would have been $16,358 or $0.38 per share in the current year period ended June 30, 2018 compared to $6,968 or $0.16 per share in the comparable prior year period.

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

GRIFFON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

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	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Income from continuing operations	$	7,442		$	4,452		$	32,224		$	13,446

Adjusting items, net of tax:
Acquisition costs	2,320			—			5,046			—
Special dividend ESOP charges	2,125			—			2,125			—
Secondary equity offering costs	795			—			795			—
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			248			—
Discrete and certain other tax benefits	(1,430		)	(2,522		)	(24,080		)	(6,478		)

Adjusted income from continuing operations	$	11,252		$	1,930		$	16,358		$	6,968

Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	0.18		$	0.10		$	0.76		$	0.31

Adjusting items, net of tax:
Acquisition costs	0.06			—			0.12			—
Special dividend ESOP charges	0.05			—			0.05			—
Secondary equity offering costs	0.02			—			0.02			—
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			0.01			—
Discrete and certain other tax benefits	(0.03		)	(0.06		)	(0.56		)	(0.15		)

Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	0.27		$	0.04		$	0.38		$	0.16

Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)	41,742			43,255			42,620			42,934

Note: Due to rounding, the sum of earnings per common share and adjusting items, net of tax, may not equal adjusted earnings per common share.

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RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Three and Nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment's operating results before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), restructuring charges, loss on debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable (“Segment adjusted EBITDA”). Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. The following table provides a reconciliation of Segment operating profit from continuing operations to Income before taxes from continuing operations:



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Segment operating profit:
Home & Building Products	$	38,753		$	23,708		$	94,982		$	64,661
Telephonics	6,084			4,114			8,866			18,521
Segment operating profit from continuing operations	44,837			27,822			103,848			83,182
Net interest expense	(15,796		)	(12,662		)	(48,482		)	(38,656		)
Unallocated amounts	(12,016		)	(10,613		)	(32,993		)	(31,379		)
Acquisition costs	(3,598		)	—			(5,217		)	—
Special dividend ESOP charges	(3,220		)	—			(3,220		)	—
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			(2,614		)	—
Secondary equity offering costs	(1,205		)	—			(1,205		)	—
Income before taxes from continuing operations	$	9,002		$	4,547		$	10,117		$	13,147

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



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Segment adjusted EBITDA:
Home & Building Products	$	50,004		$	33,134		$	129,250		$	92,506
Telephonics	8,760			6,784			16,956			26,678
Total Segment adjusted EBITDA	58,764			39,918			146,206			119,184
Net interest expense	(15,796		)	(12,662		)	(48,482		)	(38,656		)
Segment depreciation and amortization	(13,927		)	(12,096		)	(39,978		)	(36,002		)
Unallocated amounts	(12,016		)	(10,613		)	(32,993		)	(31,379		)
Acquisition costs	(3,598		)	—			(7,597		)	—
Special dividend ESOP charges	(3,220		)	—			(3,220		)	—
Secondary equity offering costs	(1,205		)	—			(1,205		)	—
Cost of life insurance benefit	—			—			(2,614		)	—
Income before taxes from continuing operations	$	9,002		$	4,547		$	10,117		$	13,147

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Home & Building Products



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018				2017				2018				2017
Revenue:
AMES	$	180,834			$	136,132			$	503,744			$	419,763
ClosetMaid	81,564				—				233,592				—
CBP	177,723				140,349				470,071				406,437
Home & Building Products	$	440,121			$	276,481			$	1,207,407			$	826,200
Segment operating profit	$	38,753	8.8	%	$	23,708	8.6	%	$	94,982	7.9	%	$	64,661	7.8	%
Depreciation and amortization	11,251				9,426				31,888				27,845
Acquisition costs	—				—				2,380				—
Segment adjusted EBITDA	$	50,004	11.4	%	$	33,134	12.0	%	$	129,250	10.7	%	$	92,506	11.2	%

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, revenue increased $163,640 or 59%, compared to the prior year quarter due to the acquisition of ClosetMaid ("CM"), AMES' acquisitions of La Hacienda, Tuscan Path, Harper and Kelkay, CBP's acquisition of CornellCookson, as well as improved volume, favorable mix and price at CBP, and at AMES, increased North American sales and price. Organic growth for the quarter was 13%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, Segment operating profit of $38,753 increased 63% from $23,708 in the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the increased revenue as noted above, partially offset by increased input costs. Segment depreciation and amortization increased $1,825 from the prior year quarter primarily from acquisitions.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, revenue increased $381,207 or 46%, compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by the acquisition of CM, AMES' acquisitions of La Hacienda, Tuscan Path, Hills, Harper and Kelkay, and CBP's acquisition of CornellCookson, as well as favorable mix and price at CBP, and at AMES, improved sales of pots and planters, increased sales in Canada and Ireland, and price. Organic growth for the period was 8%.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, Segment operating profit increased 47% to $94,982 compared to $64,661 in the prior year period. Excluding the impact of acquisition related costs, Segment operating profit would have been $97,362, increasing 51% from the prior year period, primarily driven by the increased revenue as noted above, partially offset by increased input costs. Segment depreciation and amortization increased $4,043 from the prior year period primarily from acquisitions.

On June 4, 2018, CBP completed the acquisition of CornellCookson, a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. After taking into account the net of the estimated present value of tax benefits under current tax law resulting from the transaction, the effective purchase price is approximately $170,000. The acquisition of CornellCookson substantially expanded CBP’s non-residential product offerings, and added an established professional dealer network focused on rolling steel door and grille products for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use.

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Prior year acquisitions

On July 31, 2017 AMES acquired La Hacienda, a leading United Kingdom outdoor living brand of unique heating and garden decor products, for approximately $10,610 (GBP 8,575). The acquisition of La Hacienda broadened AMES' global outdoor living and lawn and garden business and supported AMES' UK expansion strategy with an in-country presence. La Hacienda is expected to generate approximately GBP 14,000 of revenue in the first twelve months after the acquisition. On December 30, 2016, AMES Australia acquired Hills for approximately $6,051 (AUD 8,400). Hills, founded in 1946, is a market leader in the supply of clothesline, laundry and garden products. The Hills acquisition added to AMES' existing broad category of products and enhanced its lawn and garden product offerings in Australia.

Telephonics



	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2018				2017				2018				2017
Revenue	$	76,429			$	81,633			$	225,006			$	267,998
Segment operating profit	$	6,084	8.0	%	$	4,114	5.0	%	$	8,866	3.9	%	$	18,521	6.9%
Depreciation and amortization	2,676				2,670				8,090				8,157
Segment adjusted EBITDA	$	8,760	11.5	%	$	6,784	8.3	%	$	16,956	7.5	%	$	26,678	10.0%

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, revenue decreased $5,204 or 6% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to decreased surveillance radar systems revenue.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, Segment operating profit increased $1,970 compared to the prior year quarter due to favorable program mix and reduced costs.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, revenue decreased $42,992, or 16%, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to decreased maritime surveillance radar revenue and work performed on various international radar and airborne intercommunications systems.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, Segment operating profit decreased $9,655 primarily due to the decreased revenue noted above and the impact of revised estimates to complete remaining performance obligations on certain airborne intercommunications systems and various international radar programs, partially offset by reduced costs.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, Telephonics was awarded several new contracts and received incremental funding on existing contracts approximating $220,300. Contract backlog was $346,200 at June 30, 2018, with 67% expected to be fulfilled in the next 12 months. Backlog was $350,900 at September 30, 2017. Backlog is defined as unfilled firm orders for products and services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer or Congress, in the case of US government agencies.

Unallocated

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, unallocated amounts totaled $12,016 compared to $10,613 in the prior year; for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, unallocated amounts totaled $32,993 compared to $31,379 in the prior year. The increase in the current quarter and nine months compared to the respective prior year period primarily relates to compensation, incentive and relocation expenses, partially offset by investment income. The nine months ended June 30, 2018 also includes severance for a segment executive.

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Segment Depreciation and Amortization

Segment depreciation and amortization increased $1,831 and $3,976 for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the comparable prior year periods, primarily due to depreciation and amortization on assets acquired in acquisitions.

Other Income (Expense)

Provision for income taxes

On December 22, 2017, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” ("TCJA") was signed into law, significantly impacting several sections of the Internal Revenue Code. ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, requires companies to recognize the effect of tax law changes in the period of enactment even though the effective date for most provisions is for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, or in the case of certain other provisions, January 1, 2018. Though certain key aspects of the TCJA are effective January 1, 2018 and have an immediate accounting effect, other significant provisions are not effective or may not result in accounting effects for September 30 fiscal year companies until October 1, 2018.

The Company has recorded provisional amounts for the effects of the TCJA where accounting is not complete but a reasonable estimate has been determined. The company recorded a $23,941 benefit on the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities as a provisional amount for the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as an amount for deductible executive compensation expense, both of which have been reflected in the tax benefit for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.

A reasonable estimate cannot yet be made and therefore taxes are reflected based on the law in effect prior to the enactment of the TCJA for the impact of the one-time mandatory repatriation transition tax on the net accumulated earnings and profits of a U.S. taxpayer’s foreign subsidiaries, bonus depreciation expensing for qualified property placed in service after September 27, 2017 and the impact on state income taxes.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized a tax provision of $1,560 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $9,002, compared to a tax provision of $95 on Income before taxes from continuing operations of $4,547, in the comparable prior year quarter. The current quarter results included acquisition costs of $3,598 ($2,320, net of tax), special dividend ESOP charges of $3,220 ($2,125, net of tax), secondary equity offering costs of $1,205 ($795, net of tax) and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $1,430. The prior year quarter included discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, of $2,522. Excluding these items that affect comparability, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were 33.9% and 57.5%, respectively.

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Stock based compensation

Comprehensive income (loss)

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $8,805, included a loss of $9,136 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British pound, Canadian and Australian currencies, all in comparison to the US Dollar, a $247 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses and a $84 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2017, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $7,156, included a $6,414 gain from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro and Canadian currencies, offset by the weakening of the Australian and Brazilian currencies, all in comparison to the US Dollar, a $544 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses and a $198 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2018, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $19,954 included a gain of $14,866 related to removal of PPC’s foreign currency translation loss, which was considered in the gain on disposal of discontinued operations, a loss of $5,577 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British pound, Canadian and Australian currencies, all in comparison to the US Dollar, a $10,053 SERP benefit related to the passing of our Chairman of the Board, net of pension amortization of actuarial losses and a $612 gain on cash flow hedges.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2017, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $3,777 included a $1,344 gain from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro and Canadian currencies, partially offset by the weakening of the Australian and Brazilian currencies, all in comparison to the US Dollar, and a $1,632 benefit from pension amortization of actuarial losses and $801 gain on cash flow hedges.

Discontinued operations

Plastic Products Company

Installation Services and Other Discontinued Activities

In 2008, as a result of the downturn in the residential housing market, Griffon exited substantially all operating activities of its Installation Services segment which sold, installed and serviced garage doors and openers, fireplaces, floor coverings, cabinetry and a range of related building products, primarily for the new residential housing market. Griffon sold eleven units, closed one unit and merged two units into CBP. Operating results of substantially this entire segment have been reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for all periods presented; Installation Services is excluded from segment reporting.

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Griffon substantially concluded remaining disposal activities in 2009. There was no revenue or income from the Installation Services’ business for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

At June 30, 2018, Griffon’s assets and liabilities for discontinued operations primarily related to income taxes, product liability, warranty and environmental reserves, and accruals related to PPC transaction expenses. Future net cash outflows to satisfy liabilities related to disposal activities accrued as of June 30, 2018 are estimated to be $30,721.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Management assesses Griffon’s liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, bank lines of credit and the ability to attract long-term capital under satisfactory terms. Griffon believes it has sufficient liquidity available to invest in its existing businesses and execute strategic acquisitions, while managing its capital structure on both a short-term and long-term basis.

The following table is derived from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:



Cash Flows from Continuing Operations	For the Nine months ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2018		2017
Net Cash Flows Provided by (Used In):
Operating activities	$	2,791	$	25,402
Investing activities	11,766		(28,480		)
Financing activities	57,678		3,426

Cash provided by the operating activities of continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 was $2,791 compared to $25,402 in the prior year period. Cash provided by the income of continuing operations, adjusted for non-cash expenditures, was offset by a net increase in working capital consisting of increases in inventory and accounts receivable and payments of accounts payable offset, in part, by decreases in prepaid expenses and other current assets. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, the Company paid $11,870 of acquisition costs compared with $630 in the prior year period..

During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, Griffon generated $11,766 of cash in investing activities from continuing operations compared to $28,480 used in the prior year, with the increase primarily driven by the proceeds from the sale of PPC, offset by acquisitions and capital expenditures. On February 6, 2018, the Company completed the sale of PPC to Berry for $475,000 in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. On October 2, 2017, Griffon completed the acquisition of ClosetMaid, a market leader of home storage and organization products, for approximately $185,700, inclusive of post-closing adjustments, or $165,000 net of the estimated present value of tax benefits under the current tax law. Additionally, on November 6, 2017, AMES acquired Harper, a division of Horizon Global, for approximately $5,000. Harper is a leading U.S. manufacturer of cleaning products for professional, home, and industrial use. Furthermore, on February 13, 2018, AMES acquired Kelkay, a United Kingdom manufacturer and distributor of decorative outdoor landscaping products sold to leading garden centers, retailers and grocers in the UK and Ireland for approximately $56,118 (GBP 40,452). Lastly, on June 4, 2018, CBP acquired CornellCookson, a leading US manufacturer and marketer of rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail use, for $180,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. In the nine month period ended June 30, 2017, AMES Australia acquired Hills for approximately $6,051 (AUD 8,400). Capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 totaled $33,148, an increase of $10,573 from the prior year.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations totaled $57,678 compared to the $3,426 provided in the prior year. On October 2, 2017, Griffon completed an add-on offering of $275,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022 in an unregistered offering through a private placement. The $275,000 senior notes were issued under the same indenture pursuant to which Griffon previously issued $725,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022. The proceeds were used, among other things, to purchase ClosetMaid and for general corporate purposes (including to reduce the outstanding balance of Griffon's revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement")). At June 30, 2018, there were $69,912 in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, compared to $163,748 in outstanding

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borrowings at the same date in the prior year. On January 17, 2017, Griffon settled the convertible debt for $173,855 with $125,000 in cash, utilizing borrowings under the Credit Agreement, and $48,858, or 1,954,993 shares of common stock issued from treasury.

On August 3, 2016, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under the share repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, Griffon purchased 2,088,739 shares of common stock under the August 2016 Board authorized program, for a total of $41,110 or $19.68 per share. As of June 30, 2018, $8,327 remains under the August 2016 Board authorization. On August 1, 2018, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50,000 of Griffon's outstanding common stock.

In addition, during the nine month period ended June 30, 2018, 199,044 shares, with a market value of $4,478, or $22.50 per share, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock.

During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, the Board of Directors approved three quarterly cash dividends of $0.07 per share each, and on March 7, 2018, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, paid on April 16, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 29, 2018. Additionally, on August 1, 2018, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on September 20, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 23, 2018.

Payments related to Telephonics revenue are received in accordance with the terms of development and production subcontracts; certain of such receipts are progress or performance based payments. With respect to HBP, there have been no material adverse impacts on payment for sales.

A small number of customers account for, and are expected to continue to account for, a substantial portion of Griffon’s consolidated revenue from continuing operations. For the nine months ended June 30, 2018:


•	The United States Government and its agencies, through either prime or subcontractor relationships, represented 10% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue and 62% of Telephonics’ revenue.


•	The Home Depot represented 20% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue and 24% of HBP’s revenue.

No other customer exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue. Future operating results will continue to substantially depend on the success of Griffon’s largest customers and our ongoing relationships with them. Orders from these customers are subject to change and may fluctuate materially. The loss of all or a portion of volume from any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on Griffon’s liquidity and operations.



Cash and Equivalents and Debt	June 30,		September 30,
(in thousands)	2018		2017
Cash and equivalents	$	63,766	$	47,681
Notes payables and current portion of long-term debt	10,739		11,078
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	1,124,981		968,080
Debt discount/premium and issuance costs	14,591		13,243
Total debt	1,150,311		992,401
Debt, net of cash and equivalents	$	1,086,545	$	944,720

On October 2, 2017, in an unregistered offering through a private placement under Rule 144A, Griffon completed the add-on offering of $275,000 principal amount of its 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at 101.00% of par, to Griffon's previously issued $125,000 principal amount of its 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at 98.76% of par, completed on May 18, 2016 and $600,000 5.25% senior notes due 2022, at par, completed on February 27, 2014 (collectively the “Senior Notes”). As of June 30, 2018, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $1,000,000; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1. The net proceeds of the $275,000 add-on offering were used, among other things, to acquire ClosetMaid with the remaining proceeds used to pay down outstanding loan borrowings under Griffon's Credit Agreement. The net proceeds of the previously issued $125,000 add-on offering were used to pay down outstanding revolving loan borrowings under Griffon's Credit Agreement.

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market prices (level 1 inputs). In connection with the issuance and exchange of the $275,000 senior notes, Griffon capitalized $8,472 of underwriting fees and other expenses; Griffon capitalized $3,016 of underwriting fees and other expenses in connection with the $125,000 senior notes; and Griffon capitalized $10,313 in connection with the previously issued $600,000 senior notes. All capitalized fees will amortize over the term of the notes.

On March 22, 2016, Griffon amended the Credit Agreement to increase the credit facility from $250,000 to $350,000, extend its maturity from March 13, 2020 to March 22, 2021, and modify certain other provisions of the facility. On October 2, 2017 and on May 31, 2018, Griffon amended the Credit Agreement in association with the ClosetMaid acquisition and the CornellCookson acquisition, respectively, to modify the net leverage covenant. The facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility with a limit of $50,000 and a multi-currency sub-facility of $50,000. The Credit Agreement provides for same day borrowings of base rate loans. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time, subject to final maturity of the facility or the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a LIBOR or base rate benchmark rate, in each case without a floor, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Current margins are 1.75% for base rate loans and 2.75% for LIBOR loans. The Credit Agreement has certain financial maintenance tests including a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants place limits on Griffon's ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, incur liens, and make restricted payments and investments. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Griffon’s material domestic subsidiaries and are secured, on a first priority basis, by substantially all domestic assets of the Company and the guarantors, and a pledge of not greater than 65% of the equity interest in Griffon’s material, first-tier foreign subsidiaries (except that a lien on the assets of Griffon's material domestic subsidiaries securing a limited amount of the debt under the Credit Agreement relating to Griffon's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") ranks pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement). At June 30, 2018, there were $69,912 in outstanding borrowings and standby letters of credit were $15,166 under the Credit Agreement; $264,922 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

In August 2016, Griffon’s ESOP entered into an agreement that refinanced the existing ESOP loan into a new Term Loan in the amount of $35,092 (the "Agreement"). The Agreement also provided for a Line Note with $10,908 available to purchase shares of Griffon common stock in the open market. During 2017, Griffon's ESOP purchased 621,875 shares of common stock for a total of $10,908 or $17.54 per share, under a borrowing line that has now been fully utilized. On June 30, 2017, the Term Loan and Line Note were combined into a single Term Loan. The Term Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The Term Loan requires a quarterly principal payment of $569 with a balloon payment due at maturity on March 22, 2020. As of June 30, 2018, $35,046, net of issuance costs, was outstanding under the Term Loan. The Term Loan is secured by shares purchased with the proceeds of the loan and with a lien on a specific amount of Griffon assets (which lien ranks pari passu with the lien granted on such assets under the Credit Agreement) and is guaranteed by Griffon.

Two Griffon subsidiaries have capital leases outstanding for real estate located in Troy, Ohio and Ocala, Florida. The leases both mature in 2022, and bear interest at a fixed rates of approximately 5.0% and 8.0%, respectively. The Troy, Ohio lease is secured by a mortgage on the real estate and is guaranteed by Griffon. The Ocala, Florida lease contains two five-year renewal options. At June 30, 2018, $8,162 was outstanding, net of issuance costs.

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In July 2016, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries ("Griffon Australia") entered into an AUD 30,000 term loan and an AUD 10,000 revolver. The term loan refinanced two existing term loans and the revolver replaced two existing lines. In December 2016, the amount available under the revolver was increased from AUD 10,000 to AUD 20,000 and, in March 2017, the term loan commitment was increased by AUD 5,000. In September 2017, the term commitment was further increased by AUD 15,000. The term loan requires quarterly principal payments of AUD 1,250 plus interest, with a balloon payment of AUD 37,125 due upon maturity in June 2019, and accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate “BBSY” plus 2.00% per annum (4.16% at June 30, 2018). As of June 30, 2018, the term loan had an outstanding balance of AUD 42,125 ($30,953). The revolving facility matures in November 2018, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the bank, and accrues interest at BBSY plus 2.0% per annum (3.93% at June 30, 2018). At June 30, 2018, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility with AUD 20,000 ($14,696) available for borrowing. The revolver and the term loan are both secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon guarantees the term loan. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level and is subject to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charges cover ratio.

Other long-term debt consists primarily of a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, with the balance consisting of capital leases.

At June 30, 2018, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of its credit and loan agreements.

On August 3, 2016, Griffon’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon’s outstanding common stock. Under this share repurchase program, the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in the open market, including pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan, or in privately negotiated transactions. During nine months ended June 30, 2018, Griffon purchased 2,088,739 shares, respectively, of common stock under the August 2016 program, for a total of $41,110 or $19.68. From August 2011 through June 30, 2018, Griffon repurchased 22,518,037 shares of its common stock, for a total of $302,730 or $13.44 per share. This included the repurchase of 18,073,593 shares on the open market, as well as the December 10, 2013 repurchase of 4,444,444 shares from GS Direct for $50,000, or $11.25 per share. As of June 30, 2018, $8,327 remains under the August 2016 Board authorization. On August 1, 2018, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50,000 of Griffon's outstanding common stock.

The December 10, 2013 repurchase of 4,444,444 shares of common stock from GS Direct was effected in a private transaction at a per share price of $11.25, an approximate 9.2% discount to the stock’s closing price on November 12, 2013, the day before announcement of the transaction. On June 19, 2018, GS Direct completed an underwritten secondary offering to sell 5,583,375 shares of Griffon's common stock, inclusive of the underwriters’ 30-day option to purchase additional shares. Following the closing of the offering, GS Direct no longer owns any shares of Griffon.

On November 17, 2011, the Company began declaring quarterly dividends. During 2017, the Company declared and paid dividends totaling $0.24 per share. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, the Board of Directors approved three quarterly cash dividends of $.07 per share each and a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share. The Company currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, payment of dividends is determined by the Board of Directors at its discretion based on various factors, and no assurance can be provided as to the payment of future dividends.

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During the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, Griffon used cash for discontinued operations from operating, investing and financing activities of $62,273 and $3,381, respectively, primarily related to PPC operations and capital expenditures, as well as the repayment of outstanding debt upon the sale of PPC, and expenditures related to remaining Installation Services liabilities and environmental costs.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of Griffon’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in public disclosures of Griffon, including information regarding contingencies, risk and its financial condition. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are evaluated on an ongoing basis and based on historical experience, current conditions and various other assumptions, and form the basis for estimating the carrying values of assets and liabilities, as well as identifying and assessing the accounting treatment for commitments and contingencies. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates. There have been no changes in Griffon’s critical accounting policies from September 30, 2017.

Griffon’s significant accounting policies and procedures are explained in the Management Discussion and Analysis section in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017. In the selection of the critical accounting policies, the objective is to properly reflect the financial position and results of operations for each reporting period in a consistent manner that can be understood by the reader of the financial statements. Griffon considers an estimate to be critical if it is subjective and if changes in the estimate using different assumptions would result in a material impact on the financial position or results of operations of Griffon.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The FASB issues, from time to time, new financial accounting standards, staff positions and emerging issues task force consensus. See the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of these matters.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, especially “Management’s Discussion and Analysis”, contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income (loss), earnings, cash flows, revenue, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Griffon Corporation (the “Company” or “Griffon”) operates and the United States and global economies. Statements in this Form 10-Q that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “explores,” “opportunities,” the negative of these expressions, use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: current economic conditions and uncertainties in the housing, credit and capital markets; Griffon’s ability to achieve expected savings from cost control, restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives; the ability to identify and successfully consummate and integrate value-adding acquisition opportunities; increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product 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 of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; unfavorable results of government agency contract audits of Telephonics Corporation; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating companies; and possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy. Additional important factors that could cause the statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the actual results of operations or financial condition of Griffon to differ are discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in

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Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017. 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.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Griffon’s business’ activities necessitates the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency rates and commodity prices.

Interest Rates

Griffon’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to variable interest rate debt and investments in cash and equivalents.

The Credit Agreement and certain other of Griffon’s credit facilities have a LIBOR-based variable interest rate. Due to the current and expected level of borrowings under these facilities, a 100 basis point change in LIBOR would not have a material impact on Griffon’s results of operations or liquidity.

Foreign Exchange

Griffon conducts business in various non-US countries, primarily in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Mexico and China; therefore, changes in the value of the currencies of these countries affect Griffon's financial position and cash flows when translated into US Dollars. Griffon has generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements relative to its non-US operations. Griffon may, from time to time, hedge its currency risk exposures. A change of 10% or less in the value of all applicable foreign currencies would not have a material effect on Griffon’s financial position and cash flows.

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of Griffon’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), were evaluated as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, Griffon’s CEO and CFO concluded that Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Griffon is continuing to integrate CornellCookson and ClosetMaid into its existing control procedures. Such integration may lead Griffon to modify certain controls for future period, but Griffon does not expect changes, if any, to significantly affect its internal control over financial reporting

During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting which materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Griffon’s internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Griffon believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all controls issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Griffon’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, carefully consider the factors discussed in Item 1A to Part I in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017, which could materially affect Griffon’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in Griffon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing Griffon. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Griffon or that Griffon currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Griffon’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds



Period	(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased		(b) Average Price Paid Per Share (or Unit)		(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)	(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1)
April 1 - 30, 2018	525,000	(1)	$	19.40	525,000
May 1 - 31, 2018	126,595	(2)	20.00		125,500
June 1 - 30, 2018	497	(3)	—		—
Total	652,092		$	—	650,500	$	8,327

On August 3, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000 of Griffon common stock; as of June 30, 2018, an aggregate of $8,327 remained available for the purchase of Griffon common stock under the August 3, 2016 Board authorization. Amount consists of 525,000 shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to stock repurchased authorized by the Company's Board of Directors. On August 1, 2018, Griffon's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50,000 of Griffon's outstanding common stock.


2.	Includes (a) 125,500 shares purchased by the Company in open market purchases pursuant to stock repurchased authorized by the Company's Board of Directors and (b) 1,095 shares acquired by the Company from holders of restricted stock upon vesting of the restricted stock, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations of the holders.


3.	Consists of 497 shares acquired by the Company from holders of restricted stock upon vesting of the restricted stock, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations of the holders.

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures

None

Item 5 Other Information

None



Item 6	Exhibits

10.1	Fourth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2018, to that certain Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2016, among the Company, the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other agents party thereto (Exhibit 99.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 1, 2018 (Commission File No. 1-06620)).

31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32	Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document

*	Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.



	GRIFFON CORPORATION

	/s/ Brian G. Harris
	Brian G. Harris
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

	/s/ W. Christopher Durborow
	W. Christopher Durborow
	Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
	(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: August 1, 2018