8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

November 15, 2017

(Date of earliest event reported)

GRIFFIN INDUSTRIAL REALTY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	06-0868496
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
Commission File Number	1-12879
641 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York	10022
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number including Area Code	(212) 218-7910

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On November 15, 2017, Griffin Industrial Realty, Inc. (“Griffin” or “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend on Griffin’s common stock of $0.40 per share, representing an increase of $0.10 per share from the annual cash dividend paid in December 2016. The dividend is payable on December 8, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2017. 

A copy of Griffin’s November 15, 2017 press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1:  Registrant’s November 15, 2017 Press Release (attached hereto).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GRIFFIN INDUSTRIAL REALTY, INC.

	By:	/s/ Anthony J. Galici
		Anthony J. Galici
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
		and Secretary
Dated:  November 15, 2017

EX-99.1

NEWS FROM:		Exhibit 99.1
GRIFFIN INDUSTRIAL REALTY, INC.	CONTACT:
	Anthony Galici
	Chief Financial Officer
	(860) 286-1307

GRIFFIN ANNOUNCES 2017 ANNUAL DIVIDEND

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (November 15, 2017) Griffin Industrial Realty, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRIF) (“Griffin”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $0.40 per share on Griffin’s common stock, representing an increase of $0.10 per share from the annual cash dividend paid in December 2016. The dividend is payable on December 8, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2017. The Board’s decision to declare an annual dividend this fiscal year was based on Griffin’s projected cash flow and operating results for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2017 together with its expected cash position over the next fiscal year. Prospectively, Griffin expects to continue to consider the payment of an annual dividend late in the fiscal year based on that fiscal year’s results and cash flows and Griffin’s estimated future cash requirements.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include Griffin's beliefs and expectations regarding its expected cash position over the next fiscal year and factors related to the declaration and payment of future cash dividends. Although Griffin believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. The projected information disclosed herein is based on assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Griffin as of the date hereof, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Griffin and which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Other important factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements include the risk that Griffin’s expected cash position and factors related to the declaration and payment of future cash dividends over the next fiscal year may result in Griffin not paying cash dividends in future years, and the important factors described in Griffin's Securities and Exchange

Commission filings, including the "Business," "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information" sections in Griffin's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2016. Griffin disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release except as required by law.