ACQUISITION

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 3 – ACQUISITION

On October 17, 2011, Griffon acquired the pots and planters business of Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. (“SSMG”) for $22,432. The acquired business, which markets its products under the Southern Patio^TM brand (“Southern Patio”), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of landscape accessories. Southern Patio, which was integrated with ATT, had revenue exceeding $40,000 in 2011.

The accounts of the acquired company, after adjustment to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased, have been included in the consolidated financial statements from date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the Southern Patio assets as of the date of acquisition:

Inventory	$	3,673
PP&E		416
Goodwill		4,655
Amortizable intangible assets		11,077
Indefinite life intangible assets		2,611
Total assets acquired	$	22,432

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications, all of which are tax deductible, for the Southern Patio acquisition are as follows:

			Amortization
			Period (Years)
Goodwill	$	4,655		N/A
Tradenames		2,611		Indefinite
Customer relationships		11,077		25
	$	18,343