ACQUISITION

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

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 brand name (“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 adjustments to reflect fair market values assigned to assets purchased from SSMG, have been included in the consolidated financial statements from date of acquisition; acquired inventory was not significant.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired as of the date of the acquisition and the amounts assigned to goodwill and intangible asset classifications:

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