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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
PPC

On November 16, 2017, Griffon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to sell PPC and on February 6, 2018, completed the sale to Berry for approximately $475,000. As a result, Griffon classified the results of operations of the PPC business as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented and classified the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets. PPC is a global leader in the development and production of embossed, laminated and printed specialty plastic films for hygienic, health-care and industrial products and sells to some of the world's largest consumer products companies. In connection with the sale of PPC, the Company recorded a gain of $112,964 (81,041, net of tax) during the year ended September 30, 2018. The tax computed on the PPC gain is preliminary and is subject to finalization.

The following amounts related to the PPC segment have been segregated from Griffon's continuing operations and are reported as discontinued operations:
 
 
For the Year Ended September 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Revenue
 
$
166,262

 
$
460,914

 
$
480,126

Cost of goods and services
 
132,100

 
389,416

 
407,385

Gross profit
 
34,162

 
71,498

 
72,741

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
26,303

 
43,518

 
45,673

Restructuring charges
 

 

 
5,900

Total operating expenses
 
26,303

 
43,518

 
51,573

Income from discontinued operations
 
7,859

 
27,980

 
21,168

Other income (expense)
 
 

 
 

 
 

Gain on sale of business
 
112,964

 

 

Interest expense, net
 
(155
)
 
(63
)
 
(1,234
)
Other, net
 
(687
)
 
59

 
1,018

Total other income (expense)
 
112,122

 
(4
)
 
(216
)
Income from operations of discontinued operations
 
119,981

 
27,976

 
20,952



The Company has no assets or liabilities classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2018. The following amounts related to PPC have been segregated from Griffon's continuing operations and are reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2017:
 
At September 30, 2017
 
ASSETS
 

 
Accounts receivable, net
$
51,768

 
Inventories, net
45,742

 
Prepaid and other current assets
11,000

 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
185,940

 
GOODWILL
57,087

 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
12,298

 
OTHER ASSETS
6,889

 
Total Assets Held for Sale
$
370,724

 
LIABILITIES
 

 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
11,163

 
Accounts payable
36,619

 
Accrued liabilities
14,553

 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net
10,549

 
OTHER LIABILITIES
11,566

 
Total Liabilities Held for Sale
$
84,450

 




Installation Services and Other Discontinued Activities

In 2008, as a result of the downturn in the residential housing market, Griffon exited substantially all operating activities of its Installation Services segment which sold, installed and serviced garage doors and openers, fireplaces, floor coverings, cabinetry
and a range of related building products, primarily for the new residential housing market. In 2008, Griffon sold eleven units, closed one unit and merged two units into CBP. Griffon substantially concluded its remaining disposal activities in 2009.

Installation Services operating results have been reported as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for all periods presented; Installation Services is excluded from segment reporting. There was no reported revenue in 2018, 2017 and 2016.
 
During the year ended September 30, 2017, Griffon recorded $5,700 of reserves in discontinued operations related to historical environmental remediation efforts and to increase the reserve for homeowner association claims (HOA) related to the Clopay Services Corporation discontinued operations in 2008.

The following amounts summarize the total assets and liabilities of PPC and Installation Services and other discontinued activities which have been segregated from Griffon’s continuing operations and are reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets:

 
At September 30,
2018
 
At September 30,
2017
Assets of discontinued operations:
 

 
 

Prepaid and other current assets
$
324

 
$
329

Other long-term assets
2,916

 
2,960

Total assets of discontinued operations
$
3,240

 
$
3,289

 
 
 
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations:
 

 
 

Accrued liabilities, current
$
7,210

 
$
8,342

Other long-term liabilities
2,648

 
3,037

Total liabilities of discontinued operations
$
9,858

 
$
11,379



At September 30, 2018, Griffon’s liabilities for PPC and Installations Services and other discontinued operations primarily related to insurance claims, income taxes and product liability, warranty and environmental reserves and stay and transaction bonuses totaling liabilities of approximately $9,858.