Griffon Corporation Declares $2.00 per Share Special Dividend and Announces Debt Repayment

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The Board of Directors of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) has announced a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on July 20, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022. Including earlier quarterly dividends, total payouts will reach $2.27 per share for fiscal 2022. Additionally, Griffon has prepaid $300 million of its $800 million Term Loan B credit facility, enhancing its balance sheet. Funding for these actions is sourced from Telephonics' sale and free cash flow.

Positive

• Declaration of a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, enhancing shareholder returns.
• Total fiscal 2022 dividends amount to $2.27 per share.
• Prepayment of $300 million in Term Loan B reduces debt and strengthens financial position.

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• None.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) (the “Company” or “Griffon”) has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share payable on July 20, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 8, 2022. The special dividend, combined with the three $0.09 quarterly dividends announced earlier this fiscal year, will result in total fiscal 2022 dividends paid of $2.27 per share through July 20, 2022.

In addition, Griffon has prepaid $300 million principal amount of its $800 million Term Loan B credit facility effective today, June 27, 2022. This prepayment permanently reduces the outstanding Term Loan B.

Funding for the special dividend and the Term Loan B principal repayment will be provided from the proceeds of the sale of Telephonics and the Company’s free cash flow.

“With the closing of the sale of Telephonics, we are immediately returning capital to shareholders through this special $2 per share dividend,” said Ronald J. Kramer, Griffon’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This dividend, coupled with the paydown of $300 million of our Term Loan B credit facility, demonstrates our commitment to unlocking shareholder value by providing immediate returns while continuing to strengthen our balance sheet.”

Safe Harbor Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All statements related to, among other things, income (loss), earnings, cash flows, revenue, changes in operations, operating improvements, industries in which Griffon operates and the United States and global economies that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “explores,” “opportunities,” the negative of these expressions, use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: current economic conditions and uncertainties in the housing, credit and capital markets; Griffon’s ability to achieve expected savings from cost control, restructuring, integration and disposal initiatives; the ability to identify and successfully consummate, and integrate, value-adding acquisition opportunities (including, in particular, integration of the Hunter Fan acquisition); increasing competition and pricing pressures in the markets served by Griffon’s operating companies; the ability of Griffon’s operating companies to expand into new geographic and product markets, and to anticipate and meet customer demands for new products and product enhancements and innovations; increases in the cost or lack of availability of raw materials such as resin, wood and steel, components or purchased finished goods, including any potential impact on costs or availability resulting from tariffs; changes in customer demand or loss of a material customer at one of Griffon’s operating companies; the potential impact of seasonal variations and uncertain weather patterns on certain of Griffon’s businesses; political events that could impact the worldwide economy; a downgrade in Griffon’s credit ratings; changes in international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; the reliance by certain of Griffon’s businesses on particular third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer demands; the relative mix of products and services offered by Griffon’s businesses, which impacts margins and operating efficiencies; short-term capacity constraints or prolonged excess capacity; unforeseen developments in contingencies, such as litigation, regulatory and environmental matters; Griffon’s ability to adequately protect and maintain the validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the cyclical nature of the businesses of certain of Griffon’s operating companies; possible terrorist threats and actions and their impact on the global economy; the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and the global economy, including business disruptions, reductions in employment and an increase in business and operating facility failures, specifically among our customers and suppliers; Griffon's ability to service and refinance its debt; and the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including, without limitation, changes in tax laws. Such statements reflect the views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, as previously disclosed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Griffon undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Griffon Corporation

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

Griffon conducts its operations through two reportable segments:

• Consumer and Professional Products (“CPP”) is a leading North American manufacturer and a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and products that enhance indoor and outdoor lifestyles. CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands including AMES, since 1774, Hunter, since 1886, True Temper, and ClosetMaid.
• Home and Building Products conducts its operations through Clopay Corporation (“Clopay”). Founded in 1964, Clopay is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. Residential and commercial sectional garage doors are sold through professional dealers and leading home center retail chains throughout North America under the brands Clopay, Ideal, and Holmes. Rolling steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use are sold under the CornellCookson brand.

For more information on Griffon and its operating subsidiaries, please see the Company’s website at www.griffon.com.

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Company Contact:

Brian G. Harris

SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Griffon Corporation

(212) 957-5000

Investor Relations Contact:

Michael Callahan

Managing Director

ICR Inc.

(203) 682-8311

Source: Griffon Corporation

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Griffon Corporation (GFF) in 2022?

Griffon Corporation has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share.

When will Griffon's special dividend be paid to shareholders?

The special dividend will be payable on July 20, 2022.

What total dividend amount will Griffon shareholders receive for fiscal 2022?

Total dividends paid for fiscal 2022 will amount to $2.27 per share.

How much principal has Griffon prepaid on its Term Loan B credit facility?

Griffon has prepaid $300 million of its $800 million Term Loan B credit facility.

What are the sources of funding for the special dividend and loan repayment?

Funding comes from the sale of Telephonics and the company's free cash flow.