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Griffon Corp (GFF) officer Seth Kaplan reports Form 4 stock transaction

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Griffon Corp senior vice president, general counsel and secretary Seth L. Kaplan reported an insider transaction involving company common stock. On 11/30/2025, 8,921 shares of common stock were disposed of at $75 per share in a transaction coded "F," which indicates shares were withheld or delivered to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock. After this transaction, Kaplan directly beneficially owned 135,347 shares of Griffon common stock and indirectly beneficially owned 4,786 shares through an ESOP allocation.

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Insider Kaplan Seth L.
Role Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 8,921 $75.00 $669K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 135,347 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,786 shares (Indirect, by ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares withheld by or delivered to the registrant upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person. Reflects ESOP allocations that have occurred since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kaplan Seth L.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
712 FIFTH AVENUE
18TH FLOOR
(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10019
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GRIFFON CORP [ GFF ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Sr VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/30/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 11/30/2025 F 8,921(1) D $75 135,347 D
Common Stock 4,786(2) I by ESOP
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares withheld by or delivered to the registrant upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of the reporting person.
2. Reflects ESOP allocations that have occurred since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.
Remarks:
/s/ Seth L. Kaplan 12/02/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GRIFFON CORP (GFF) report for Seth L. Kaplan?

Seth L. Kaplan, a senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Griffon Corp, reported a Form 4 transaction involving company common stock on 11/30/2025.

How many GRIFFON CORP (GFF) shares did Seth L. Kaplan dispose of in this Form 4?

He disposed of 8,921 shares of Griffon Corp common stock in a transaction coded "F" at a price of $75 per share.

What does the transaction code "F" mean for the GRIFFON CORP (GFF) Form 4?

The code "F" indicates that shares were withheld by or delivered to the company upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy the reporting person’s tax withholding obligations.

How many GRIFFON CORP (GFF) shares does Seth L. Kaplan own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, Seth L. Kaplan beneficially owned 135,347 Griffon common shares directly and 4,786 shares indirectly through an ESOP.

What is the source of Seth L. Kaplan’s indirect ownership in GRIFFON CORP (GFF)?

His indirect ownership of 4,786 Griffon common shares reflects allocations through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What role does Seth L. Kaplan hold at GRIFFON CORP (GFF)?

He is reported as an officer of Griffon Corp, serving as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.