GRIFFON CORP

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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 Clopay, Cornell and Cookson brands.

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Griffon Corporation (the “Company,” “Griffon,” “we” or “us”) is a leading provider of residential and commercial building products. The Company is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. Sectional garage doors for residential and commercial applications are sold 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. The Company is also a leading provider of residential, industrial, and commercial ceiling fans sold under the Hunter, Casablanca, and Jan Fan brands.

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Griffon Corporation (the “Company,” “Griffon,” "we" or "us") is a diversified management and holding company that conducts business through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company was founded in 1959, is a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, N.Y. and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GFF).

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The Company was founded in 1959, is organized as a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, N.Y. and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GFF).

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Our strategic objective is to maintain leading positions in the markets we serve by providing innovative, branded products with superior quality and industry-leading service. We place emphasis on our iconic and well-respected brands, which helps to differentiate us and our offerings from our competitors and strengthens our relationship with our customers and those who ultimately use our products.

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Our strategic objective is to maintain leading positions in the markets we serve by providing innovative, branded products with superior quality and industry-leading service. We strive to provide highly sought-after and differentiated products under well-regarded brands which clearly separate us from our competitors and strengthen our relationships with our customers and those who ultimately use our products.

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On February 5, 2026, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX), to create a leading global provider of hand tools, home organization solutions, and lawn and garden products for professionals and consumers. The joint venture will combine the United States and Canada businesses of Griffon’s AMES Companies (“AMES”) with the Bellota Tools, Corona, and Burgon & Ball businesses of Venanpri, an ONCAP majority-owned portfolio company. The joint venture will be managed as a subsidiary of Venanpri which, together with other affiliates of ONCAP, will hold a 57% equity interest. Upon closing of the transaction, Griffon will receive consideration of $100,000 in cash, subject to working capital adjustments, will enter into a credit agreement with the joint venture to evidence a $161,100 second-lien loan provided to the joint venture, and will participate in the governance and oversight of the joint venture as a 43% equity holder. Griffon will accrue interest receivable on the second-lien loan through the date of maturity. The joint venture will be financed through committed debt financing, in addition to the second-lien loan provided by Griffon. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and, after closing, which is expected to occur by June 2026, Griffon’s interest in the joint venture will be accounted for as an equity method investment. Any gain or loss as the result of this transaction will be determined at closing. Additionally, Griffon announced the initiation of a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives for its AMES Australia operations and AMES United Kingdom operations. As a result of these actions, beginning with Griffon’s second quarter 2026 reporting, AMES’ U.S., Canada, Australia, and U.K. operations, which are currently part of Griffon’s CPP segment, will be reported as discontinued operations. Furthermore, in connection with these actions, we announced that the remaining reporting unit within the CPP segment, the Hunter Fan Company, will be combined with Griffon’s HBP segment.

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On February 5, 2026, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX), to create a leading global provider of hand tools, home organization solutions, and lawn and garden products for professionals and consumers. The joint venture will combine the United States and Canada businesses of Griffon’s AMES Companies (“AMES”) with the Bellota Tools, Corona, and Burgon & Ball businesses of Venanpri, an ONCAP majority-owned portfolio company. The joint venture will be managed as a subsidiary of Venanpri which, together with other affiliates of ONCAP, will hold a 57% equity interest. Upon closing of the transaction, Griffon will receive consideration of $100,000 in cash, subject to working capital adjustments, will enter into a credit agreement with the joint venture to evidence a $161,100 second-lien loan provided to the joint venture, and will participate in the governance and oversight of the joint venture as a 43% equity holder. Griffon will accrue interest receivable on the second-lien loan through the date of maturity. The joint venture will be financed through committed debt financing, in addition to the second-lien loan provided by Griffon. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and, after closing, which is expected to occur by the end of June 2026, Griffon’s interest in the joint venture will be accounted for as an equity method investment. As of March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a loss of $22,648 on assets held for sale because the carrying value of the United States ("U.S.") and Canada businesses of the AMES Companies is greater than its estimated fair value less its cost to sell.

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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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Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $876,120, a 1% increase compared to $870,137 in the prior year, due to favorable price and mix of 6% driven by both residential and commercial, partially offset by decreased volume of 5% primarily driven by residential.

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For the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, stock based compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards totaled $6,427 and $5,378, respectively.

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For the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, SG&A expenses included stock based compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards totaling $7,688 and $6,182, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, stock based compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards totaled $13,758 and $11,262, respectively.

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For the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, Other income (expense) of $(1,090) and $1,832, respectively, includes $71 and $440, respectively, of net currency exchange gains in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan income of $137 and $301, respectively, net gains (losses) on investments of $(129) and $70, respectively, and royalty income of $518 and $590, respectively. Additionally, Other income (expense) includes a charge of $1,609 recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2025 associated with the establishment of a new retiree medical plan.

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For the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Other income (expense) of $(1,238) and $317, respectively, includes $134 and ($6), respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries, net periodic benefit plan expense of $(1,908) and $(40), respectively, net gains (losses) on investments of $122 and $(16), respectively, and royalty income of $445 and $556, respectively. Net periodic benefit plan expense includes a charge of $1,609 recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2026 associated with the establishment of a new retiree medical plan. Refer to Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plans for additional details.

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Provision for income taxes

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Provision for income taxes from continuing operations

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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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During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized a tax provision of $18,038 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $64,975, compared to a tax provision of $17,782 on income before taxes from continuing operations of $67,587 in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter results included the impact of retirement plan events of $1,609 ($1,225, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $14. The prior year quarter results included strategic review costs - retention and other of $889 ($670, net of tax); and discrete and certain other tax benefits, net, that affect comparability of $1,006. Excluding these items, the effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were 27.7% and 27.8%, respectively.

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The current year quarter results from operations included the following:

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The current year quarter results from continuing operations included the following:

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– Impact of retirement plan events of $1,609 ($1,224, net of tax, or $0.03 per share);

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– Impact of retirement plan events of $1,609 ($1,225, net of tax, or $0.03 per share); and

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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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Excluding these items from the respective quarterly results, income from continuing operations would have been $48,148, or $1.05 per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $49,469, or $1.05 per share, in the prior year quarter.

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– Discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $268 or $0.01 per share.

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– Discrete and certain other tax provisions, net, of $215 or $0.00 per share.

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– Strategic review - retention and other of $1,651 ($1,215, net of tax, or $0.03 per share); and

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– Strategic review - retention and other of $1,778 ($1,339, net of tax, or $0.03 per share); and

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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 March 31, 2026, total other comprehensive income, net of taxes, of $2,174 included a gain of $1,020 from foreign currency translation adjustments primarily due to the strengthening of the Australian Dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the Euro, British Pound and Canadian Dollar, all in comparison to the U.S. Dollar; and a $1,927 benefit from pension amortization, partially offset by a $773 loss on cash flow hedges.

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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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For the six months ended March 31, 2025, total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, of $15,282 included a loss of $17,048 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, partially offset by a $596 benefit from pension amortization and a $1,170 gain on cash flow hedges.

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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.

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As of March 31, 2026, the amount of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries was $51,500. Our intent is to permanently reinvest the funds of continuing operations 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 classified as discontinued operations. The Company has accrued a deferred tax liability for federal, state, and withholding taxes on previously taxed earnings and profit (PTEP) which are not considered permanently reinvested.

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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.

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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 six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company generated $118,314 of net cash from operating activities and, as of March 31, 2026, the Company had $436,848 available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing under the Revolver. The Company had cash and equivalents of $109,672 at March 31, 2026.

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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.

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Cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the six months ended March 31, 2026 was $118,314, compared to $139,697 in the prior year period. In both the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, cash provided by operating activities benefited from increased cash generated from operations and a net increase in net working capital. The net increase in working capital for the six months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily driven by increased inventory and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The net increase in working capital for the six months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by increased inventory and accounts receivable, partially offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and a decrease in prepaid and other assets.

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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.

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During the six months ended March 31, 2026, cash used in financing activities from continuing operations totaled $97,758 compared to $133,932 used in the prior year period. Cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations 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 $64,459, the payment of dividends of $21,218, proceeds related to the Revolver of $50,000, and payments of long-term debt of $62,013 primarily related to the Term Loan B. Cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations in the prior year period consisted primarily of net proceeds from long-term debt of $10,989, 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 $121,453, and the payment of dividends of $23,441.

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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 six months ended March 31, 2026, 166,160 shares, with a market value of $12,505, or an average of $75.26 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 $173.

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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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During the six months ended March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors approved and paid two quarterly cash dividends of $0.22 per share each. 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 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.

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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 six months ended March 31, 2026 totaled 668,888 shares of common stock, for a total of $51,003, or an average of $76.25 per share, excluding excise taxes of $510. As of March 31, 2026, $247,010 remained under the Board authorized repurchase program.

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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.

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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 $966,246 on March 31, 2026 based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs). At March 31, 2026, $3,871 of underwriting fees and other expenses incurred remained to be amortized.

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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

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The Term Loan B bears interest at the Term SOFR rate plus a spread of 2.00% (5.66% as of March 31, 2026). 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 $387,484 on March 31, 2026 based upon quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs).

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During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Griffon prepaid $58,000 of the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan B facility, in addition to the required principal payment of $2,000. In connection with this prepayment Griffon recognized a $556 loss on debt extinguishment, $500 related to the write-off of underwriting fees and other expenses and $56 of the original issue discount. Since the inception of the loan, Griffon has prepaid $383,000 aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan B, which permanently reduced the outstanding balance. As of December 31, 2025, the Term Loan B outstanding balance was $389,000. At December 31, 2025, unamortized costs of $3,356 related to existing and new Term Loan B facility lenders will continue to be amortized over the term of the loan.

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During the six months ended March 31, 2026, Griffon prepaid $58,000 of the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan B facility, in addition to the required principal payment of $4,000. In connection with this prepayment Griffon recognized a $556 loss on debt extinguishment, $500 related to the write-off of underwriting fees and other expenses and $56 of the original issue discount. Since the inception of the loan, Griffon has prepaid $383,000 aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan B, which permanently reduced the outstanding balance. As of March 31, 2026, the Term Loan B outstanding balance was $387,000. At March 31, 2026, unamortized costs of $3,084 related to existing and new Term Loan B facility lenders will continue to be amortized over the term of the loan.

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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).

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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% (5.51% at March 31, 2026); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit adjustment spread and a margin of 1.75% (5.51% at March 31, 2026); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.75% (7.50% at March 31, 2026).

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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.

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At March 31, 2026, under the Credit Agreement, there was $50,000 in outstanding borrowings on the Revolver; outstanding standby letters of credit were $13,152; and $436,848 was available, subject to certain loan covenants, for borrowing at that date.

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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).

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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 $387,000 at March 31, 2026 and Revolver maturing in 2028 which had $50,000 in outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2026. The Term Loan B facility accrues interest at the Term SOFR plus a spread of 2.00% (5.66% as of March 31, 2026). 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% (5.51% at March 31, 2026); SONIA loans accrue interest at SONIA Base Rate plus a credit spread adjustment and a margin of 1.75% (5.51% at March 31, 2026); and base rate loans accrue interest at prime rate plus a margin of 0.75% (7.50% at March 31, 2026).

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No other customer is expected to exceed 10% of consolidated revenue. Future operating results will continue to depend substantially 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 the volume from any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on Griffon’s liquidity and results of operations.

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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 six months ended March 31, 2026, no customer exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue. Future operating results will continue to depend substantially 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 the volume from any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on Griffon’s liquidity and results of operations.

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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 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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Griffon uses adjusted EBITDA as a key metric in evaluating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as income before taxes from continuing operations, excluding interest income and expense, depreciation and amortization, strategic review charges, and non-cash impairment charges, as well as other items that may affect comparability, as applicable. Griffon believes this information is useful to investors. We track our non-GAAP financial measures to monitor and manage our underlying financial performance. See reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to the applicable most comparable GAAP measure, net income, below.

Previous 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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Griffon uses adjusted income from continuing operations, and the related adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations as key metrics in evaluating performance. These key metrics 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.

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(1) For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the impact of retirement plan events relates to a non-cash charge of $1,609 included in Other, net associated with the establishment of a retiree medical plan. The Company will recognize a non-cash charge related to such plan of $5,362 ratably over the first 10 months of fiscal 2026.

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(1) For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the impact of retirement plan events relates to non-cash charges of $1,609 and $3,218 included in Other, net associated with the establishment of a retiree medical plan. The Company will recognize a non-cash charge related to such plan of $5,362 ratably over the first 10 months of fiscal 2026.

Previous 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.

Current wording

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

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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.

Current 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 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 in the below table) and TTM stock-based compensation expense, including discontinued operations. The following table provides a calculation of our net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as calculated per our credit agreement:

Previous wording

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by Clopay Corporation, The AMES Companies, Inc., Clopay AMES Holding Corp., ClosetMaid LLC, AMES Hunter Holdings Corporation, Hunter Fan Company, 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, presented below are summarized financial information of the Parent (Griffon) subsidiaries and the Guarantor subsidiaries as of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 and for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and for the year ended September 30, 2025. All intercompany balances and transactions between subsidiaries under Parent and subsidiaries under the Guarantor have been eliminated. The information presented below excludes eliminations necessary to arrive at the information on a consolidated basis. The summarized information excludes financial information of the non-Guarantors, including earnings from and investments in these entities. 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.

Current wording

Griffon’s Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by Clopay Corporation, The AMES Companies, LLC, Clopay AMES Holding Corp., ClosetMaid LLC, AMES Hunter Holdings Corporation, Hunter Fan Company, 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, presented below are summarized financial information of the Parent (Griffon) subsidiaries and the Guarantor subsidiaries as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 and for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and for the year ended September 30, 2025. All intercompany balances and transactions between subsidiaries under Parent and subsidiaries under the Guarantor have been eliminated. The information presented below excludes eliminations necessary to arrive at the information on a consolidated basis. The summarized information excludes financial information of the non-Guarantors, including earnings from and investments in these entities. 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.

Previous wording

The indentures relating to the Senior Notes (the “Indentures”) contain 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 Indentures; (ii) a public equity offering of a subsidiary guarantor that qualifies as a “Minority Business” as defined in the Indentures (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 Indentures; (iii) the designation of a guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” as defined in the Indentures, in compliance with the terms of the Indentures; (iv) Griffon exercising its right to defease the Senior Notes, or to otherwise discharge its obligations under the Indentures, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Indentures; and (v) upon obtaining the requisite consent of the holders of the Senior Notes.

Current wording

The indentures relating to the Senior Notes (the “Indentures”) contain 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 Indentures; (ii) a public equity offering of a subsidiary guarantor that qualifies as a “Minority Business” as defined in the Indentures, and that meets certain other specified conditions as set forth in the Indentures; (iii) the designation of a guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” as defined in the Indentures, in compliance with the terms of the Indentures; (iv) Griffon exercising its right to defease the Senior Notes, or to otherwise discharge its obligations under the Indentures, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Indentures; and (v) upon obtaining the requisite consent of the holders of the Senior Notes. Upon the closing of the joint venture transaction discussed in Note 15 - Discontinued operations, the existing guarantees related to The Ames Companies, LLC, and ClosetMaid LLC, will be released.

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“projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “achieves,” “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 and improved operational results 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; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as steel, resin and wood, components or purchased finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events or military conflicts that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including inflation, 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; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating companies; possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy; effects of possible IT system failures, data breaches or cyber-attacks; the impact of pandemics on the U.S. and the global economy, including business disruptions, reductions in employment and an increase in business and operating facility failures, specifically among our customers and suppliers; Griffon’s ability to service and refinance its debt; and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including, without limitation, changes in tax la…

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Current wording

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, 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, the industries in which Griffon Corporation (the “Company” or “Griffon”) operates. 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,” “achieves,” “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 and improved operational results 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; the ability of Griffon to expand into new geographic and/or product markets, and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements and innovations; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as steel, resin and wood, components or purchased finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns; political events or military conflicts that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in economic conditions in the United States ("U.S.") or internationally including inflation, interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services , 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; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of certain products; possible terrorist threats and actions and…

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