GRIFFON CORP

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Since 2017, we have undertaken a series of transformative transactions to strengthen our core businesses and increase shareholder value. We divested our specialty plastics business in 2018 and our defense electronics (Telephonics) business in 2022 to focus on our core markets and improve our free cash flow conversion. In our Home and Building Products ("HBP") segment, we acquired CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson") in 2018, which has helped establish us as a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of residential garage doors and sectional commercial doors, and rolling steel doors and grille products, under brands that include Clopay, Ideal, Cornell and Cookson. In our Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") segment, we expanded the scope of our brands through the acquisition of Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter") in January 2022 and ClosetMaid, LLC ("ClosetMaid") in 2018.

Current wording

Since 2017, we have undertaken a series of transformative transactions to strengthen our core businesses and increase shareholder value. We divested our specialty plastics business in 2018 and our defense electronics (Telephonics) business in 2022 to focus on our core markets and improve our free cash flow conversion. In our Home and Building Products ("HBP") segment, we acquired CornellCookson, Inc. ("CornellCookson") in 2018, which has helped establish us as a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of residential garage doors and sectional commercial doors, and rolling steel doors and grille products, under brands that include Clopay, Ideal, Cornell and Cookson. In our Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") segment, we expanded the scope of our brands through the acquisition of ClosetMaid, LLC ("ClosetMaid") in 2018 and Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter") in January 2022; and in 2024 we acquired substantially all the assets of Pope, a leading Australian provider of residential watering products.

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Griffon posts and makes available, free of charge through its website atwww.griffon.com, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as press releases, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are published or filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The information found on Griffon's website is not part of this or any other report it files with or furnishes to the SEC.

Current wording

Griffon posts and makes available, free of charge through its website atwww.griffon.com, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as press releases, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are published or filed with or furnished to the SEC. The information found on Griffon's website is not incorporated into this or any other report it files with or furnishes to the SEC.

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

Current wording

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

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– Gain on sale of real estate of $8,279 ($6,169, net of tax, or $0.13 per share); and

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– Gain on sale of real estate of $7,974 ($5,943, net of tax, or $0.13 per share);

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Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, net income would have been $69,247, or $1.50 per share in the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $60,526, or $1.24 per share, in the prior year quarter.

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Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, net income would have been $66,302, or $1.45 per share in the quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to $65,873, or $1.39 per share, in the prior year quarter.

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Griffon evaluates performance based on adjusted net income and the related adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures that exclude restructuring charges, non-cash impairment charges, loss from 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 net income (loss) to adjusted net income and earnings (loss) per share to adjusted earnings per share:

Current wording

Griffon evaluates performance based on adjusted net income and the related adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of retirement plan events, non-cash impairment charges, loss from 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 net income to adjusted net income and earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share:

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(2) The tax impact for the above reconciling adjustments from GAAP to non-GAAP Net income and EPS is determined by comparing the Company's tax provision, including the reconciling adjustments, to the tax provision excluding such adjustments.

Current wording

(2) The tax impact for the above reconciling adjustments from GAAP net income to non-GAAP adjusted net income and the related adjusted EPS is determined by comparing the Company's tax provision, including the reconciling adjustments, to the tax provision excluding such adjustments.

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(3) Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits), net primarily relate to the impact of a rate differential between the statutory and annual effective tax rates on items impacting the quarter.

Current wording

(3) Discrete and certain other tax provisions (benefits) primarily relate to the impact of a rate differential between the statutory and annual effective tax rates on items impacting the quarter.

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Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which is defined as income (loss) before taxes, excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), strategic review charges, non-cash impairment charges, restructuring charges, gain/loss from debt extinguishment and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. See table provided in Note 13 - Reportable Segments for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before taxes.

Current wording

Griffon evaluates performance and allocates resources based on each segment adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which is defined as income before taxes, excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, unallocated amounts (mainly corporate overhead), strategic review charges, non-cash impairment charges, and acquisition related expenses, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors for the same reason. See table provided in Note 12 - Reportable Segments for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to income before taxes.

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For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, HBP revenue increased $6,030, or 2%, compared to the prior year quarter, due to favorable price and mix of 3%, partially offset by decreased volume of 1%.

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For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, HBP revenue increased $12,603, or 3%, compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to favorable pricing and mix of 7% for both residential and commercial, partially offset by reduced volume of 4% driven by residential.

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For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, adjusted EBITDA of $128,755 increased $10,239, or 9%, compared to $118,516 in the prior year quarter, resulting from increased revenue noted above and reduced material costs, partially offset by increased labor costs.

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For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, adjusted EBITDA of $122,835 decreased $4,207 or 3%, compared to $127,042 in the prior year quarter, resulting from increased material costs, labor costs and operating expenses and the impact of reduced volume on absorption, partially offset by increased revenue noted above.

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For the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2025, segment depreciation and amortization increased $557 and $1,761, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, due to new assets placed in service.

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For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, segment depreciation and amortization increased $126 compared with the prior year quarter due to new assets placed in service.

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For the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2025, segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent with prior year periods.

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For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, segment depreciation and amortization remained consistent with the prior year quarter.

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During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $29,061 on a loss before taxes of $149,200, compared to a tax provision of $19,923 on income before taxes of $61,009 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included goodwill and intangible asset impairments of $243,612 ($217,154, net of tax); strategic review costs - retention and other of $1,033 ($773, net of tax); gain on sale of real estate of $122 ($90, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $28,451. The prior year quarter results included restructuring charges of $18,688 ($13,991, net of tax); strategic review costs - retention and other of $1,870 ($1,390, net of tax); loss on debt extinguishment of $1,700 ($1,292, net of tax); loss on sale of real estate of $725 ($520 net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $2,247. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were 27.4% and 27.9%, respectively.

Current wording

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized a tax provision of $25,579 on income before taxes of $89,966, compared to a tax provision of $26,569 on income before taxes of $97,420 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included the impact of retirement plan events of $1,609 ($1,224, net of tax); loss from debt extinguishment of $556 ($423, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, that affect comparability of $268. The prior year quarter results included a gain on the sale of real estate of $7,974 ($5,943, net of tax); strategic review costs - retention and other of $1,651 ($1,215, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $250. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were 28.0% and 27.7%, respectively.

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For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $12,446 included a gain of $12,244 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar, in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; and a $897 benefit from pension amortization, partially offset by a $695 loss on cash flow hedges.

Current wording

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $4,552 included a gain of $3,601 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian and Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; a $977 loss on cash flow hedges; and a $1,928 benefit from pension amortization.

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For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $1,222 included a $927 loss on cash flow hedges and a loss of $827 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro and Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; partially offset by a $532 benefit from pension amortization.

Current wording

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $17,699 included a loss of $20,018 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, British Pound and Australian and Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; a $2,264 gain on cash flow hedges; and a $55 benefit from pension amortization.

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At June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, Griffon’s liabilities for discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims, income taxes, product liability, warranty and environmental reserves totaling $9,035 and $7,768, respectively. Griffon's assets for discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims. There were no reported revenue or expenses in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 for discontinued operations.

Current wording

At December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Griffon’s liabilities for discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims, income taxes, product liability, warranty and environmental reserves totaling $7,984 and $8,726, respectively. Griffon's assets for discontinued operations primarily relate to insurance claims. There were no reported revenues or costs in the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 for discontinued operations.

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As of June 30, 2025, the amount of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries was $58,800. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds, except in limited circumstances, outside the U.S., and we do not currently anticipate that we will need funds generated from foreign operations to fund our domestic operations. The Company may repatriate cash from its non-U.S. subsidiaries if the Company determines that it is beneficial for the company and tax efficient. The Company has accrued a deferred tax liability for withholding taxes on previously taxed earnings and profit (PTEP) which are not considered permanently reinvested. In the event we determine that additional funds from non-U.S. operations are needed to fund operations in the U.S., we will be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes to repatriate these additional funds.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, the amount of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries was $41,600. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds, except in limited circumstances, outside the U.S., and we do not currently anticipate that we will need funds generated from foreign operations to fund our domestic operations. The Company may repatriate cash from its non-U.S. subsidiaries if the Company determines that it is beneficial for the company and tax efficient. The Company has accrued a deferred tax liability for withholding taxes on previously taxed earnings and profit (PTEP) which are not considered permanently reinvested. In the event we determine that additional funds from non-U.S. operations are needed to fund operations in the U.S., we will be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes to repatriate these additional funds.

Previous wording

Griffon's primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations, cash on hand and our secured $500,000 revolving credit facility ("Revolver"), which matures in August 2028. During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Company generated $282,481 of net cash from operating activities and, as of June 30, 2025, the Company had $449,510 available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing under the Revolver. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $107,279 at June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Griffon's primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations, cash on hand and our secured $500,000 revolving credit facility ("Revolver"), which matures in August 2028. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company generated $106,992 of net cash from operating activities and, as of December 31, 2025, the Company had $485,672 available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing under the Revolver. The Company had cash and equivalents of $95,280 at December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2025 was $282,481, compared to $307,938 in the prior year period. The variance was primarily driven by an increase in net working capital, mainly due to higher inventory levels and decreases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. This was partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable and an increase in cash generated from operations.

Current wording

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $106,992, compared to $142,922 in the prior year period. In both the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, cash provided by operating activities benefited from increased cash generated from operations at HBP and decreases in net working capital. The net working capital decrease for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was primarily driven by a decrease in accounts receivable, while the decrease for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was primarily driven by a decrease in accounts receivable and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Previous wording

Cash flows used in investing activities is primarily comprised of capital expenditures and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, cash flows used in investing activities was $21,972 compared to $34,277 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in investing activities in the current period consisted of capital expenditures totaling $39,867, partially offset by proceeds of $17,895 primarily from the sale of real estate. In the prior year period, cash flows used in investing activities consisted of capital expenditures totaling $47,849, partially offset by proceeds of $13,572 from the sale of real estate.

Current wording

Cash flows used in investing activities is primarily comprised of capital expenditures and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, cash flows used in investing activities was $7,662 compared to $236 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in investing activities in the current period consisted of capital expenditures of $7,662. In the prior year period, cash flows used in investing activities consisted primarily of capital expenditures of $17,456, partially offset by proceeds totaling $17,220 from the sale of real estate.

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During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, cash used in financing activities totaled $269,538 compared to $238,712 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in financing activities in the current period consisted of the purchase of shares of common stock in connection with the board authorized share repurchase program, including excise taxes, and from common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, totaling $161,709, net repayments of long-term debt of $76,117, primarily related to the Revolver, and the payment of dividends of $31,622. Cash flows used in financing activities in the prior year period consisted primarily of the purchase of shares of common stock in connection with the Board authorized share repurchase program and from common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock totaling $241,501 and the payment of dividends of $28,770, partially offset by net proceeds from long-term debt of $32,773, primarily related to the Revolver.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, cash used in financing activities totaled $101,554 compared to $108,121 in the prior year period. Cash flows used in financing activities in the current period consisted of the purchase of shares of common stock in connection with the board authorized share repurchase program, including excise taxes, and from common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, totaling $30,308, the payment of dividends of $11,196 and payments of long-term debt of $60,000 related to the Term Loan B. Cash flows used in financing activities in the prior year period consisted primarily of repayments of long-term debt of $50,000, primarily related to the Revolver, the purchase of shares of common stock in connection with the Board authorized share repurchase program and from common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, totaling $49,083, and the payment of dividends of $9,037.

Previous wording

During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, 583,893 shares, with a market value of $45,277, or an average of $77.54 per share, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. This amount excludes excise tax benefits of $528 for the nine months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, 159,856 shares, with a market value of $11,989, or an average of $75.00 per share, were withheld to settle employee taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock, and were added to treasury stock. This excludes excise tax benefits of $143.

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During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Board of Directors approved and paid three quarterly cash dividends each for $0.18 per share. During fiscal 2024, the Board of Directors approved and paid four quarterly cash dividends each for $0.15 per share, totaling $0.60 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.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Board of Directors approved and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share. During fiscal 2025, the Board of Directors approved four quarterly cash dividends each for $0.18 per share, totaling $0.72 per share for the year. 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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On August 5, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on September 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025.

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On February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, payable on March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2026.

Previous wording

On November 13, 2024, Griffon announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional increase of $400,000 to its share repurchase authorization. Under the authorized 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, pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program or issuer tender offer, or in privately negotiated transactions. Share repurchases during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 totaled 1,611,454 shares of common stock, for a total of $113,125, or an average of $70.20 per share. This amount excludes excise taxes incurred for share repurchases of $1,112 for the nine months ended June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, $319,568 remained under the Board authorized repurchase program.

Current wording

On November 13, 2024, Griffon announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional increase of $400,000 to its share repurchase authorization. Under the authorized 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, pursuant to an accelerated share repurchase program or issuer tender offer, or in privately negotiated transactions. Share repurchases during the three months ended December 31, 2025 totaled 246,737 shares of common stock, for a total of $18,063, or an average of $73.21 per share, excluding excise taxes of $181. As of December 31, 2025, $279,950 remained under the Board authorized repurchase program.

Previous wording

During the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, cash used in discontinued operations from operating activities was $820 and $3,707, respectively, primarily related to the settling of certain liabilities and environmental costs. During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, cash provided by discontinued operations for investing activities of $137 related to proceeds from an insurance recovery.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, cash used in discontinued operations from operating activities was $730 and $180, respectively, primarily related to the settling of certain liabilities and environmental costs.

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During 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $1,000,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due in 2022. In connection with the issuance and exchange of the 2028 Senior Notes, Griffon capitalized $16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which is being amortized over the term of such notes. During 2022, Griffon purchased $25,225 of 2028 Senior Notes in the open market at a weighted average discount of 91.82% of par, or $23,161. As of June 30, 2025, outstanding 2028 Senior Notes due totaled $974,775; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.

Current wording

During 2020, Griffon issued, at par, $1,000,000 of 5.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Senior Notes”). Proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,000,000 of 5.25% Senior Notes due in 2022. In connection with the issuance and exchange of the Senior Notes, Griffon capitalized $16,448 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred, which is being amortized over the term of such notes. During 2022, Griffon purchased $25,225 of Senior Notes in the open market at a weighted average discount of 91.82% of par, or $23,161. As of December 31, 2025, outstanding Senior Notes due totaled $974,775; interest is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1.

Previous wording

The 2028 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. The 2028 Senior Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") via an exchange offer. The fair value of the 2028 Senior Notes approximated $971,120 on June 30, 2025 based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs). At June 30, 2025, $5,386 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred remained to be amortized.

Current wording

The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Griffon guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, and subject to certain covenants, limitations and restrictions. The Senior Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") via an exchange offer. The fair value of the Senior Notes approximated $972,338 on December 31, 2025 based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs). At December 31, 2025, $4,376 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred remained to be amortized.

Previous wording

On January 24, 2022, Griffon amended and restated its Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") to provide for a new $800,000 Term Loan B facility, due January 24, 2029, in addition to the revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") provided for under the Credit Agreement. The Term Loan B facility was issued at 99.75% of par value. Since that time, Griffon prepaid $325,000 aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan B, which permanently reduced the outstanding balance. As of June 30, 2025, the Term Loan B outstanding balance was $451,000.

Current wording

On January 24, 2022, Griffon amended and restated its Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") to provide for a new $800,000 Term Loan B facility, due January 24, 2029, in addition to the revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") provided for under the Credit Agreement. The Term Loan B facility was issued at 99.75% of par value. Additionally, during 2024 Griffon further amended its Credit Agreement to favorably reprice the Term Loan B facility. The amendment reduced the margin above Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") by 0.25%, eliminated the credit spread adjustment and reduced the SOFR floor from 0.50% to 0%.

Previous wording

The Term Loan B bears interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a spread of 2.25% (6.58% as of June 30, 2025). The Term Loan B facility continues to require nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds and a final balloon payment due at maturity. Term Loan B borrowings may generally be repaid without penalty. Once repaid, Term Loan B borrowings may not be reborrowed. The Term Loan B facility is subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that apply to the Revolver (as described below), but is not subject to any financial maintenance covenants. Term Loan B borrowings are secured by the same collateral that secures borrowings under the Revolver, on an equal and ratable basis. The fair value of the Term Loan B facility approximated $451,564 on June 30, 2025 based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs).

Current wording

The Term Loan B bears interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a spread of 2.00% (5.68% as of December 31, 2025). The Term Loan B facility continues to require nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds and a final balloon payment due at maturity. Term Loan B borrowings may generally be repaid without penalty. Once repaid, Term Loan B borrowings may not be reborrowed. The Term Loan B facility is subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that apply to the Revolver

Previous wording

On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended and restated the Credit Agreement to increase the maximum borrowing availability under the Revolver from $400,000 to $500,000 and extend the maturity date of the Revolver from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028. In the event the 2028 Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced, or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolver will mature on December 1, 2027. The amendment also modified certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including increasing the letter of credit sub-facility under the Revolver from $100,000 to $125,000 and increasing the customary accordion feature from a minimum of $375,000 to a minimum of $500,000. The Revolver also includes a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000.

Current wording

On August 1, 2023, Griffon amended and restated the Credit Agreement to increase the maximum borrowing availability under the Revolver from $400,000 to $500,000 and extend the maturity date of the Revolver from March 22, 2025 to August 1, 2028. In the event the Senior Notes are not repaid, refinanced, or replaced prior to December 1, 2027, the Revolver will mature on December 1, 2027. The amendment also modified certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including increasing the letter of credit sub-facility under the Revolver from $100,000 to $125,000 and increasing the customary accordion feature from a minimum of $375,000 to a minimum of $500,000. The Revolver also includes a multi-currency sub-facility of $200,000.

Previous wording

Borrowings under the Revolver may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a SOFR, Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA") or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 2.00% (6.43% at June 30, 2025) and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 1.00% (8.50% at June 30, 2025).

Current wording

Borrowings under the Revolver may be repaid and re-borrowed at any time. Interest is payable on borrowings at either a SOFR, Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA") or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.75% (5.53% at December 31, 2025); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.75% (5.51% at December 31, 2025); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.75% (7.50% at December 31, 2025).

Previous wording

At June 30, 2025, under the Credit Agreement, there was $37,500 in outstanding borrowings on the Revolver; outstanding standby letters of credit were $12,990; and $449,510 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

Current wording

At December 31, 2025, under the Credit Agreement, there were no outstanding borrowings on the Revolver; outstanding standby letters of credit were $14,328; and $485,672 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

Previous wording

In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 revolving credit facility, which expired in December 2024. In January 2025, Garant entered into a new CAD 20,000 revolving credit facility that matures in January 2026 but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. The new facility accrues interest at Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA") plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.2% (4.25% as of June 30, 2025). At June 30, 2025 there was no balance outstanding under the facility with CAD 20,000 ($14,640 as of June 30, 2025) available for borrowing. The facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Garant. Garant is required to maintain a certain minimum equity and a minimum interest coverage ratio.

Current wording

In November 2012, Garant G.P. (“Garant”), a Griffon wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a CAD 15,000 revolving credit facility, which expired in December 2024. In January 2025, Garant entered into a new CAD 20,000 revolving credit facility that was renewed in January 2026 and is renewable annually upon mutual agreement with the lender. The new facility accrues interest at Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (“CORRA”) plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.2% (3.80% as of December 31, 2025). At December 31, 2025, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility with CAD 20,000 ($14,618 as of December 31, 2025) available.

Previous wording

During 2023, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries (collectively, "Griffon Australia") amended its AUD 15,000 receivable purchase facility to AUD 30,000. The receivable purchase facility was renewed as of March 2025 and now matures in March 2026, but is renewable upon mutual agreement with the lender. The receivable purchase facility accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Rate plus 1.25% (4.86% at June 30, 2025). At June 30, 2025, there was no balance outstanding under the receivable purchase facility with AUD 30,000 ($19,617 as of June 30, 2025) available for borrowing. The receivable purchase facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level.

Current wording

During 2023, Griffon Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and its Australian subsidiaries (collectively, "Griffon Australia") amended its AUD 15,000 receivable purchase facility to AUD 30,000. The receivable purchase facility was renewed in March 2025 and now matures in March 2026, but is renewable annually upon mutual agreement with the lender. The receivable purchase facility accrues interest at Bank Bill Swap Rate plus 1.25% per annum (4.80% at December 31, 2025). At December 31, 2025, there was no balance outstanding under the receivable purchase facility with AUD 30,000 ($20,109 as of December 31, 2025) available. The receivable purchase facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Griffon Australia and its subsidiaries. Griffon Australia is required to maintain a certain minimum equity level.

Previous wording

In February 2024, Griffon repaid in full a loan with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. The balance in other long-term debt consists primarily of finance leases.

Current wording

The balance in other long-term debt consists of finance leases.

Previous wording

Net debt to EBITDA (Leverage ratio), a non-GAAP measure, is a key financial measure that is used by management to assess the borrowing capacity of the Company. The Company has defined its net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as net debt (total principal debt outstanding net of cash and equivalents) divided by the sum of trailing twelve-month (“TTM”) adjusted EBITDA

Current wording

At December 31, 2025, Griffon and its subsidiaries were in compliance with the terms and covenants of its credit and loan agreements. Net debt to EBITDA (Leverage ratio), a non-GAAP measure, is a key financial measure that is used by management to assess the borrowing capacity of the Company. The Credit Agreement defines the Company's net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as net debt (total principal debt outstanding net of cash and equivalents) divided by the sum of trailing twelve-month (“TTM”) adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) and TTM stock-based compensation expense. Net Debt to EBITDA, as calculated in accordance with this definition, was 2.3x at December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

Griffon's debt requirements include principal on our outstanding debt, most notably our Senior Notes totaling $974,775 payable in 2028 and related annual interest payments of approximately $56,058, a Term Loan B facility maturing in 2029 with an outstanding balance of $451,000 on June 30, 2025 and Revolver maturing in 2028 with an outstanding balance of $37,500. The Term Loan B accrues interest at the Term SOFR plus a spread of 2.25% (6.58% as of June 30, 2025). The Term Loan B facility continues to require nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds, and a balloon payment due at maturity. The Revolver accrues interest on borrowings at either a SOFR, SONIA or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment and a margin of 2.00% (6.43% at June 30, 2025) and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 1.00% (8.50% at June 30, 2025).

Current wording

Griffon's debt requirements include principal on our outstanding debt, most notably our Senior Notes totaling $974,775 payable in 2028, and related annual interest payments of approximately $56,050, a Term Loan B facility maturing in 2029 with an outstanding balance of $389,000 at December 31, 2025 and Revolver maturing in 2028 which had no outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2025. The Term Loan B facility accrues interest at the Term SOFR plus a spread of 2.00% (5.68% as of December 31, 2025). The Term Loan B facility continues to require nominal quarterly principal payments of $2,000, potential additional annual principal payments based on a percentage of excess cash flow and certain secured leverage thresholds, and a balloon payment due at maturity. For the Revolver, interest is payable on borrowings at either a SOFR, SONIA or base rate benchmark rate, plus an applicable margin, which adjusts based on financial performance. Griffon's SOFR loans accrue interest at Term SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment and a margin of 1.75% (5.53% at December 31, 2025); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit spread adjustment and a margin of 1.75% (5.51% at December 31, 2025); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.75% (7.50% at December 31, 2025).

Previous wording

A small number of customers account for, and are expected to continue to account for, a substantial portion of Griffon’s consolidated revenue. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, our largest customer, The Home Depot, represented 10% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue, 9% of HBP’s revenue and 12% of CPP's revenue.

Current wording

A small number of customers account for, and are expected to continue to account for, a substantial portion of Griffon’s consolidated revenue. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, our largest customer, The Home Depot, represented 12% of Griffon’s consolidated revenue, 9% of HBP’s revenue and 17% of CPP's revenue.