Griffon CEO sells 100,000 shares in open-market trades
Griffon Corp Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kramer reported open-market sales of a total of 100,000 shares of common stock on June 12, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Griffon Corp Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kramer reported open-market sales of a total of 100,000 shares of common stock on June 12, 2026. The transactions were executed in two blocks of 48,971 shares at a weighted average price of $94.62 and 51,029 shares at a weighted average price of $95.21, with each block composed of multiple trades within stated price ranges. The filing also notes indirect holdings of 40,298 shares held by his spouse and 5,240 shares held through an ESOP.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 100,000 shares
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
KRAMER RONALD J
Role
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Sold
100,000 shs ($9.49M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 51,029 | $95.21 | $4.86M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 48,971 | $94.62 | $4.63M |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,784,297 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,240 shares (Indirect, By ESOP);
Common Stock — 40,298 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $95.00 to $95.92, 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 ranges set forth in footnotes (1) and (2) to this Form 4.
- F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $94.10 to $94.995, inclusive.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 100,000 shares
First sale block: 48,971 shares at $94.62
Second sale block: 51,029 shares at $95.21
+4 more
7 metrics
Total shares sold
100,000 shares
Net shares sold by CEO on June 12, 2026
First sale block
48,971 shares at $94.62
Weighted average price for one sale block
Second sale block
51,029 shares at $95.21
Weighted average price for second sale block
Price range block 1
$95.00–$95.92
Range for trades referenced in footnote (1)
Price range block 2
$94.10–$94.995
Range for trades referenced in footnote (2)
Indirect spouse holdings
40,298 shares
Common stock held indirectly by spouse
Indirect ESOP holdings
5,240 shares
Common stock held indirectly through ESOP
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Form 4, ESOP, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transactions are described as an open-market sale of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Form 4 regulatory
"set forth in footnotes (1) and (2) to this Form 4."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership: By ESOP"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect with nature of ownership by spouse and ESOP"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did GRIFFON CORP (GFF) report for Ronald J. Kramer?
GRIFFON CORP reported that Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kramer sold a total of 100,000 common shares on June 12, 2026 in open-market transactions at weighted average prices in the mid-$90 range.
What does the Form 4 say about how the GFF trades were executed?
The Form 4 describes the transactions as open-market sales of GFF common stock. It notes the reported prices are weighted averages for multiple individual trades executed within the specified price ranges.
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