Contract
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Exhibit 10.44
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
(212) 957-5002
November 12, 2014
GS Direct, L.L.C.
c/o Goldman Xxxxx & Co.
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Re: Purchase Agreement
Dear Sir/Madam:
Reference is made to the Purchase Agreement, dated November 13, 2013, by and between GS Direct, L.L.C. (“GS Direct”) and Griffon Corporation (“Griffon”).
This is to confirm our agreement that Section 10 of the Purchase Agreement (“Right of First Negotiation, Investment Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement”) is hereby amended to extend the period thereunder from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015.
Please execute this letter in the space provided below to confirm your agreement with the foregoing.
Sincerely,
Griffon Corporation
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Kramer_________
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Chief Executive Officer
Acknowledged and Agreed:
G.S. Direct, L.L.C.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Gross__________
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Vice President