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Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
June 19, 2018 Filed Jun 21, 2018 23:23 UTC SaleCommon Stock 5,583,375 $17.06 $95,224,460.63
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000769993-18-000399 · ownershipdoc06202018093112.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · CIK 0000886982 · 10% owner

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC · CIK 0000769993 · 10% owner

GS Direct, L.L.C. · CIK 0001415176 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · See footnotes

Disclosed balance after: 649,296

F2 · shares: Pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated June 14, 2018 (the "Underwriting Agreement"), and in connection with the registered public offering of shares of common stock, par value $0.25 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Griffon Corporation (the "Company"), pursuant to the final prospectus supplement dated June 14, 2018, which offering was consummated on June 19, 2018 (the "Registered Public Offering"), the underwriters purchased shares of Common Stock from the selling shareholder, GS Direct. GS Direct sold an aggregate of 4,855,109 shares of Common Stock. Goldman Sachs was one of the underwriters under the Underwriting Agreement.

F3 · shares: Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement and in connection with the Registered Public Offering, the underwriters exercised their option (the "Over-Allotment Option") to purchase additional shares of Common Stock from the selling shareholder, GS Direct. On June 19, 2018, the Over-Allotment Option was consummated and in connection with such sale to the underwriters, GS Direct sold an additional 728,266 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the underwriters' exercise of the Over-Allotment Option.

F1 · ownership.nature: This statement is being filed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs") and GS Direct, L.L.C. ("GS Direct", and together with GS Group and Goldman Sachs, the "Reporting Persons"). The Reporting Persons each disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, if any.

F4 · ownership.nature: Following the sale of shares by GS Direct, Goldman Sachs beneficially owns directly and GS Group may be deemed to beneficially own indirectly 649,296 shares of Common Stock and Goldman Sachs also had open short positions of 558,825 shares of Common Stock, reflecting changes due to exempt transactions.

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June 18, 2018 Filed Jun 20, 2018 20:15 UTC PurchaseCommon Stock 10,625 $18.00 $191,250.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000047 · wf-form4_152952569220624.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TURNBULL CHERYL L · CIK 0001041952 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,148

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May 02, 2018 Filed May 4, 2018 19:59 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,523 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000041 · wf-form4_152546398586056.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TURNBULL CHERYL L · CIK 0001041952 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,523

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on May 2,2019.

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February 02, 2018 Filed Feb 5, 2018 21:44 UTC PurchaseCommon Stock 2,500 $18.33 $45,825.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000028 · wf-form4_151786704452504.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Grabowsky Louis J. · CIK 0001640225 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 32,594

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 21:01 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000026 · wf-form4_151760528534710.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Grabowsky Louis J. · CIK 0001640225 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 30,094

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:49 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000025 · wf-form4_151760455222543.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Renuart Victor Eugene · CIK 0001597532 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 18,922

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:49 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000024 · wf-form4_151760453380947.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

WALDORF WILLIAM · CIK 0001208673 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 49,202

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:48 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000023 · wf-form4_151760451643255.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Kutyna Donald J · CIK 0001334376 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 30,874

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:48 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000022 · wf-form4_151760449862735.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

ALPERT HENRY A · CIK 0001208677 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 59,741

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:48 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000021 · wf-form4_151760447845343.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROSIG THOMAS · CIK 0001247390 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,589

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:47 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000020 · wf-form4_151760446103311.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HARRISON ROBERT G · CIK 0001279448 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 32,609

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:47 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000019 · wf-form4_151760444179365.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Sullivan Kevin F · CIK 0001568057 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,255

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 20:47 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000018 · wf-form4_151760441820115.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Fogg Blaine V · CIK 0001326649 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 54,102

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2019.

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January 31, 2018 Filed Feb 2, 2018 21:45 UTC GrantCommon Stock 4,489 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000769993-18-000157 · ownershipdoc01292018065120.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · CIK 0000886982 · 10% owner

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC · CIK 0000769993 · 10% owner

GS Direct, L.L.C. · CIK 0001415176 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · See footnotes

Disclosed balance after: 5,591,565

F2 · shares: On January 31, 2018, 4,489 shares of common stock, par value $0.25 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Griffon Corporation (the "Company") were granted to Bradley J. Gross, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, in his capacity as a director of the Company pursuant to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The grant of 4,489 shares vests one third on each of the next three anniversaries of the grant date, which was January 31, 2018.

F1 · ownership.nature: This statement is being filed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC("Goldman Sachs") and GS Direct, L.L.C. ("GS Direct", and together with GS Group and Goldman Sachs, the "Reporting Persons").

F3 · ownership.nature: GS Group beneficially owns directly 6,877 shares of Common Stock. GS Group may be deemed to beneficially own 29,132 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Bradley J. Gross, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, in his capacity as a director of the Company, consisting of 11,889 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Plan, 15,366 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, and 1,877 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Company's Outside Director Stock Award Plan. Mr. Gross has an understanding with GS Group pursuant to which he holds such securities for the benefit of GS Group.

F4 · ownership.nature: GS Group and Goldman Sachs may be deemed to beneficially own indirectly, in the aggregate, 5,555,556 shares of the Company's Common Stock, beneficially owned directly by GS Direct. Goldman Sachs and GS Direct are subsidiaries of GS Group. Goldman Sachs is the manager of GS Direct. The Reporting Persons each disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, if any. Goldman Sachs has net open short positions of 299,436 shares of Common Stock.

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December 28, 2017 Filed Nov 9, 2018 21:08 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FDirector · President and COO
GiftCommon Stock 14,150 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000063 · wf-form5_154179766418068.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · Director · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 490,722

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December 12, 2017 Filed Nov 9, 2018 21:07 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board and CEO
GiftCommon Stock 24,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000062 · wf-form5_154179763606676.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,260,936

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December 12, 2017 Filed Nov 20, 2018 00:19 UTC Amendment
KRAMER RONALD JDirector · Chairman of the Board and CEO
GiftCommon Stock 24,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-18-000078 · wf-form5a_154267313183579.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KRAMER RONALD J · CIK 0001195908 · Director · Chairman of the Board and CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,260,936

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November 30, 2017 Filed Dec 1, 2017 21:01 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 50,409 $23.35 $1,177,050.15
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000064 · wf-form4_151216207286745.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 504,872

F1 · shares: Shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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November 21, 2017 Filed Nov 21, 2017 21:53 UTC PurchaseCommon Stock 11,000 $23.30 $256,300.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000062 · wf-form4_151130118938581.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Grabowsky Louis J. · CIK 0001640225 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,605

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November 14, 2017 Filed Nov 16, 2017 21:00 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 100,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000058 · wf-form4_151086603998488.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 555,281

F1 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified financial performance criteria; on November 14, 2017, it was certified that such financial performance criteria was satisfied. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on November 30, 2017.

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November 13, 2017 Filed Nov 16, 2017 00:29 UTC
Kaplan Seth L.Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 23,021 $20.75 $477,685.75
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000054 · wf-form4_151079212484339.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Kaplan Seth L. · CIK 0001491551 · Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 122,139

F1 · shares: Shares withheld by or delivered to the registrant upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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November 13, 2017 Filed Nov 16, 2017 00:26 UTC
Harris Brian GSVP, Chief Financial Officer
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 10,048 $20.75 $208,496.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000052 · wf-form4_151079199694215.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Harris Brian G · CIK 0001470077 · SVP, Chief Financial Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 54,581

F1 · shares: Shares withheld by or delivered to the registrant upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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July 05, 2017 Filed Nov 13, 2017 22:22 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
GiftCommon Stock 2,255 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000050 · wf-form5_151061170650979.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,260,413

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February 28, 2017 Filed Nov 13, 2017 22:22 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
GiftCommon Stock 9,804 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000050 · wf-form5_151061170650979.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,262,668

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:11 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000027 · wf-form4_148598346239523.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

WALDORF WILLIAM · CIK 0001208673 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 44,713

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:10 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000026 · wf-form4_148598342851875.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Renuart Victor Eugene · CIK 0001597532 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,433

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:10 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000025 · wf-form4_148598336902148.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

ALPERT HENRY A · CIK 0001208677 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 55,252

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:08 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000023 · wf-form4_148598330302851.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Fogg Blaine V · CIK 0001326649 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 49,613

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:09 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000024 · wf-form4_148598333791784.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROSIG THOMAS · CIK 0001247390 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 11,100

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:08 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000022 · wf-form4_148598328495042.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Sullivan Kevin F · CIK 0001568057 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,766

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:08 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000021 · wf-form4_148598326741626.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Grabowsky Louis J. · CIK 0001640225 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,605

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:07 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000020 · wf-form4_148598324455724.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Kutyna Donald J · CIK 0001334376 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 26,385

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:07 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000019 · wf-form4_148598322603840.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HARRISON ROBERT G · CIK 0001279448 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 28,120

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 2, 2017 21:12 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000031 · wf-form4_148606994512986.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,272,472

F1 · price: Restricted stock grant under Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. The stock will vest in three (3) equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2017 Filed Feb 2, 2017 23:29 UTC GrantCommon Stock 3,700 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000769993-17-000233 · ownershipdoc01302017102706.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · CIK 0000886982 · 10% owner

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO · CIK 0000769993 · 10% owner

GS Direct, L.L.C. · CIK 0001415176 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · See footnotes

Disclosed balance after: 5,587,076

F2 · shares: On January 31, 2017, 3,700 shares of common stock, par value $0.25 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Griffon Corporation (the "Company") were granted to Bradley J. Gross, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, in his capacity as a director of the Company pursuant to the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The grant of 3,700 shares vests one third on each of the next three anniversaries of the grant date, which was January 31, 2017.

F1 · ownership.nature: This statement is being filed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs") and GS Direct, L.L.C. ("GS Direct", and together with GS Group and Goldman Sachs, the "Reporting Persons").

F3 · ownership.nature: GS Group beneficially owns directly 6,877 shares of Common Stock. GS Group may be deemed to beneficially own 24,643 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Bradley J. Gross, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, in his capacity as a director of the Company, consisting of 7,400 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Plan, 15,366 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, and 1,877 shares of Common Stock granted to Mr. Gross pursuant to the Company's Outside Director Stock Award Plan. Mr. Gross has an understanding with GS Group pursuant to which he holds such securities for the benefit of GS Group.

F4 · ownership.nature: GS Group and Goldman Sachs may be deemed to beneficially own indirectly, in the aggregate, 5,555,556 shares of the Company's Common Stock, beneficially owned directly by GS Direct. Goldman Sachs and GS Direct are subsidiaries of GS Group. Goldman Sachs is the manager of GS Direct. The Reporting Persons each disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, if any. Goldman Sachs has net open short positions of 555,720 shares of Common Stock.

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January 30, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:11 UTC
KRAMER RONALD JDirector · CEO
GrantCommon Stock 298,667 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000029 · wf-form4_148598350160238.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KRAMER RONALD J · CIK 0001195908 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,284,936

F1 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified performance criteria related to the company's stock price; on January 30, 2017, it was certified that such performance criteria was satisfied to a certain extent. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on January 29, 2020.

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January 30, 2017 Filed Feb 1, 2017 21:11 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 112,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000028 · wf-form4_148598348347251.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 455,281

F1 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2016 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified performance criteria related to the company's stock price; on January 30, 2017, it was certified that such performance criteria was satisfied to a certain extent. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on January 29, 2020.

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December 10, 2016 Filed Dec 12, 2016 21:02 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 77,355 $25.05 $1,937,742.75
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000178 · wf-form4_148157655090501.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 343,281

F1 · shares: Shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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December 09, 2016 Filed Dec 9, 2016 22:05 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
SaleCommon Stock 102,557 $25.04 $2,568,027.28
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000176 · wf-form4_148132114152629.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Spouse

Disclosed balance after: 440,253

F3 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $24.95 to $25.35, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Griffon Corporation, any security holder of Griffon Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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December 08, 2016 Filed Dec 9, 2016 22:05 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
SaleCommon Stock 151,376 $25.22 $3,817,702.72
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000176 · wf-form4_148132114152629.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Spouse

Disclosed balance after: 542,810

F2 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $25.05 to $25.45, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Griffon Corporation, any security holder of Griffon Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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December 07, 2016 Filed Dec 9, 2016 22:05 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
SaleCommon Stock 106,067 $25.26 $2,679,252.42
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000176 · wf-form4_148132114152629.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Spouse

Disclosed balance after: 694,186

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $25.20 to $25.375, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Griffon Corporation, any security holder of Griffon Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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December 02, 2016 Filed Dec 6, 2016 21:16 UTC SaleCommon Stock 14,980 $23.55 $352,779.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000174 · wf-form4_148105896867792.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

ALPERT HENRY A · CIK 0001208677 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 51,552

F1 · price: The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were disposed of in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $23.40 to $23.675, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Griffon Corporation, any security holder of Griffon Corporation, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares disposed of at each price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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December 01, 2016 Filed Dec 2, 2016 21:07 UTC
KRAMER RONALD JDirector · CEO
GiftCommon Stock 20,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000172 · wf-form4_148071283435159.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

KRAMER RONALD J · CIK 0001195908 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,986,269

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November 30, 2016 Filed Dec 2, 2016 21:07 UTC
KRAMER RONALD JDirector · CEO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 271,438 $23.90 $6,487,368.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000172 · wf-form4_148071283435159.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KRAMER RONALD J · CIK 0001195908 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,006,269

F1 · shares: Shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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November 30, 2016 Filed Dec 2, 2016 21:06 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
Tax withholdingCommon Stock 37,948 $23.90 $906,957.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000171 · wf-form4_148071280645343.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 420,636

F1 · shares: Shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.

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November 17, 2016 Filed Feb 2, 2017 21:12 UTC
BLAU HARVEY RDirector · Chairman of the Board
GiftCommon Stock 8,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-17-000031 · wf-form4_148606994512986.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BLAU HARVEY R · CIK 0001053470 · Director · Chairman of the Board

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · By Spouse

Disclosed balance after: 432,253

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November 15, 2016 Filed Nov 15, 2016 22:04 UTC
Kaplan Seth L.Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy
GrantCommon Stock 44,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000158 · wf-form4_147924745104837.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Kaplan Seth L. · CIK 0001491551 · Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 145,160

F2 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified financial performance criteria; on November 15, 2016, it was certified that such financial performance criteria was satisfied. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on November 11, 2017.

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November 15, 2016 Filed Nov 15, 2016 22:04 UTC
Harris Brian GSVP, Chief Financial Officer
GrantCommon Stock 18,000 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000157 · wf-form4_147924743332807.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Harris Brian G · CIK 0001470077 · SVP, Chief Financial Officer

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 64,629

F2 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified financial performance criteria; on November 15, 2016, it was certified that such financial performance criteria was satisfied. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on November 11, 2017.

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November 15, 2016 Filed Nov 17, 2016 21:20 UTC
MEHMEL ROBERT FPresident and COO
GrantCommon Stock 73,584 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000165 · wf-form4_147941761210479.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

MEHMEL ROBERT F · CIK 0001201289 · President and COO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 458,584

F1 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of the restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified financial performance criteria; on November 15, 2016, it was certified that such financial performance criteria was satisfied. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on November 30, 2016.

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November 15, 2016 Filed Nov 17, 2016 21:20 UTC
KRAMER RONALD JDirector · CEO
GrantCommon Stock 494,334 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0000050725-16-000164 · wf-form4_147941759712429.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

KRAMER RONALD J · CIK 0001195908 · Director · CEO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 2,277,707

F1 · shares: Restricted shares granted under the Company's 2011 Equity Incentive Plan in two transactions exempt under Rule 16b. Vesting of all restricted shares is partially dependent on the attainment of specified financial performance criteria; on November 15, 2016, it was certified that such financial performance criteria was satisfied. Subject to the reporting person's continued employment, the restricted shares will vest on November 30, 2016.

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Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.