Diao H.C. Charles 4

What Happened

• Diao H.C. Charles, a director of Griffon Corporation (GFF), received a grant/award of 1,340 restricted shares on February 18, 2026. The shares were reported as acquired at $0.00 (no cash paid). Total reported acquisition value = $0. This is an equity award (not an open-market purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-18; filing date: 2026-02-20 (appears timely).
• Amount: 1,340 shares; reported acquisition price: $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the excerpt provided.
• Footnote: Restricted stock grant under the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan. All shares vest on February 18, 2027.
• Transaction code: A (award/grant).

Context

• Restricted stock grants are a form of compensation; the recipient typically does not pay cash up front and must meet vesting conditions to obtain full ownership. Because these shares vest in one year, they represent deferred compensation rather than an immediate market purchase or sale. Such grants are common for directors and do not, by themselves, indicate a buy/sell signal.