Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by Griffon Corporation on February 18, 2026. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholder Participation: Of 46,573,423 shares outstanding, 41,000,638 shares (88.0%) were represented, establishing a quorum.
- Item 1: Election of Directors All 11 nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each nominee received over 37 million "For" votes, with "Withheld" votes ranging from approximately 433,000 to 1.14 million. Broker non-votes totaled 2,596,313 for all nominees.
- Item 2: Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay) Shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis. Votes were 36,817,648 "For," 1,272,574 "Against," and 314,101 "Abstain."
- Item 3: Auditor Ratification Shareholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. Votes were 40,348,713 "For," 561,164 "Against," and 90,761 "Abstain."
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full list of elected directors and their tenure terms through the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- Confirm the specific compensation details for named executive officers referenced in the Proxy Statement.
- Review the engagement letter or audit scope with Grant Thornton LLP for fiscal 2026.
- Check subsequent filings (e.g., 10-K or 10-Q) for the financial metrics absent from this 8-K.