Griffon closes AMES joint venture, agrees to sell Australia unit for $185 million
On June 9, 2026, Griffon closed the joint venture of its AMES United States and Canada businesses with Venanpri Tools, majority owned by ONCAP. Griffon received $100 million in cash, second lien loans of $90.0 million and $71.1 million through its subsidiary, and a 42.78% equity interest in the buyer. Separately, on June 8, 2026, Griffon agreed to sell its AMES Australasia business for $185 million in cash plus a $50 million subordinated note, and will hold a 49% indirect stake in that joint venture.
Key points
- Closing on June 9, 2026: buyer acquired AMES equity for $100 million cash, $90.0 million Tranche A and $71.1 million Tranche B second lien loans, and a 42.78% equity interest in the buyer
- Second lien loans bear 10.0% payment-in-kind interest and mature December 9, 2029; Griffon 2L Loan Holdco, a wholly owned Griffon subsidiary, is the lender
- June 8, 2026 share sale agreement for AMES Australasia: $185 million cash at closing and a $50 million subordinated note, with Griffon holding 49% indirect equity in the new joint venture
The filing
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