1. Like Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) for garden tools and garage doors, plus specialized defense electronics.

2. Imagine Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) for garage doors, but also manufacturing garden tools and defense electronics.

• Lawn and Garden Tools & Accessories: Griffon manufactures a wide array of manual and power tools for landscaping, gardening, and construction, including shovels, rakes, hoes, wheelbarrows, and pruning tools.
• Outdoor Storage & Organization Products: The company provides resin storage sheds, deck boxes, hose reels, and decorative planters for outdoor living spaces.
• Residential Garage Doors: Griffon is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of garage doors for residential applications, offered in various materials, styles, and finishes.
• Commercial and Industrial Rolling Doors: The company produces rolling steel doors, grilles, and counter doors designed for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

Griffon (GFF) primarily sells to other businesses (B2B) rather than directly to individuals. Its major customers include large retailers, distributors, and a network of independent dealers across its Consumer and Professional Products and Home and Building Products segments.

Based on their latest public filings and company information, major customer companies include:

• The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) - Accounted for approximately 17% of Griffon's consolidated net sales in fiscal year 2023, making it a singularly significant customer.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) - A major retail partner for Griffon's consumer, professional, and home & building products (such as AMES tools and Clopay garage doors) across multiple segments.

In addition to these prominent retailers, Griffon's customer base for its diverse product portfolio also includes:

• Other large **home improvement retailers and mass merchandisers** across North America and Australia.
• **Building materials distributors and wholesale suppliers** that serve professional contractors, home builders, and commercial developers.
• A vast network of **independent dealers, professional contractors, and commercial clients** for its Clopay (residential garage doors) and CornellCookson (commercial rolling doors and grilles) segments.

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Mr. Kramer has been Griffon's Chief Executive Officer since April 2008, a director since 1993, and Chairman of the Board since January 2018. Prior to joining Griffon, he served as President and a Director of Wynn Resorts, Ltd. from 2002 through March 2008. From 1999 to 2001, he was a Managing Director at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, an investment banking firm, and its predecessor, Wasserstein Perella & Co. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann, an investment bank. Mr. Kramer's background includes experience in investment banking and managing a publicly traded company (Wynn Resorts, Ltd.).

Mr. Harris has been Griffon's Chief Financial Officer since August 2015 and was promoted to Executive Vice President in November 2024. Before becoming CFO, he served as Senior Vice President since August 2015, Vice President and Controller from November 2012 to July 2015, and Griffon's Chief Accounting Officer from July 2009 to July 2015. From May 2005 to June 2009, he was Assistant Controller of Dover Corporation. Earlier in his career, he held various accounting and auditing roles with Hearst Argyle Television, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., and Arthur Andersen, LLP.

Mr. Mehmel has served as Griffon's President and Chief Operating Officer since December 2012. He was also a Director of the company from May 2018 to February 2022. Before joining Griffon, Mr. Mehmel was President and Chief Operating Officer of DRS Technologies from August 2008 to October 2012. His tenure at DRS Technologies also included roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2006 to 2008, and Executive Vice President, Business Operations and Strategy, from 2001 to 2006. He has also worked for organizations such as Jabil Circuit, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Loral, and Lier Siegler.

Mr. Kaplan has been the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Griffon Corporation since May 2010. Prior to his time at Griffon, he was Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Hexcel Corporation from July 2008 to May 2010, and Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Hexcel from 2000 to July 2008. He began his legal career as an associate at the law firm Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) from 1994 to 2000.

Mr. Weldon serves as the President of Clopay Corporation, a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation.

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Griffon Corporation (GFF) operates primarily through two segments: Home and Building Products (HBP) and Consumer and Professional Products (CPP).

Home and Building Products (HBP)

• Garage Doors and Rolling Steel Doors: Griffon is a manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors and rolling steel doors. The company has a notable market share in the Garage Door Manufacturing industry in the U.S., accounting for an estimated 7.8% of total industry revenue. This segment primarily serves the North American market. The specific addressable market size for garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America is null.

Consumer and Professional Products (CPP)

• Consumer and Professional Tools, Fans, and Home Storage and Organization Products: This segment is a global provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; and home storage and organization products. The company targets markets across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland, in addition to North America. The specific addressable market size for consumer and professional tools, fans, and home storage and organization products globally is null.

Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Griffon (GFF)

Over the next 2-3 years, Griffon Corporation (GFF) is expected to drive future revenue growth through a combination of strategic initiatives and segment-specific performance:

1. Strong Performance and Favorable Mix in Home and Building Products (HBP) Segment: The Home and Building Products (HBP) segment has demonstrated consistent strong performance, with revenue increases driven by favorable price and product mix. Management anticipates the HBP segment to maintain robust EBITDA margins, expecting them to exceed 31%. Growth in residential volume is also expected to contribute to increased sales in this segment.
2. Strategic Initiatives and Diversification in Consumer and Professional Products (CPP) Segment: Despite facing challenges from weak consumer demand and increased tariffs impacting customer ordering patterns, Griffon is actively implementing strategies to revitalize its Consumer and Professional Products (CPP) segment. These initiatives include supply chain diversification, negotiations with suppliers, inventory management strategies, and targeted price adjustments. The global sourcing expansion initiative has already positively impacted adjusted EBITDA in this segment. The company has also noted improved performance within its CPP segment in Australia, including contributions from the acquisition of Pope in July 2024.
3. New Product Launches and Innovation: Griffon is committed to ongoing innovation, with an emphasis on new product launches. These new offerings are expected to contribute to revenue growth by expanding the company's product portfolio and capturing new market opportunities.
4. Enhanced Operational Efficiencies and Global Sourcing: The company's focus on operational efficiencies and a global sourcing strategy aims to mitigate cost pressures, such as those from tariffs and increased labor and distribution costs. By optimizing its supply chain and leveraging global sourcing, Griffon can improve margins, which in turn can support competitive pricing and potentially boost sales volume, thereby contributing to revenue growth.

Share Repurchases

• Griffon Corporation's Board of Directors authorized an additional $400 million for share repurchases on November 13, 2024.
• Since April 2023 and through November 12, 2024, Griffon repurchased 9.4 million shares of its common stock for a total of $458 million.
• As of June 30, 2025, $319.6 million remained under the Board authorized share repurchase program.

Share Issuance

• There is no information available regarding significant share issuances by Griffon Corporation in the last 3-5 years. The company's outstanding shares have decreased due to share repurchases.

Outbound Investments

• On January 24, 2022, Griffon acquired Hunter, a market leader in residential ceiling, commercial, and industrial fans, for a contractual purchase price of $845 million.
• On June 27, 2022, Griffon completed the sale of its Defense Electronics segment (Telephonics subsidiary) for $330 million.

Capital Expenditures

• For fiscal year 2025, Griffon expects capital expenditures of $60 million.
• In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, capital expenditures were $9 million, compared to $15 million in the prior year quarter.
• The company's investments in automation and efficiency projects, particularly in the Home and Building Products (HBP) segment, have contributed to margin expansion.