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AZZ Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017
First Quarter Fiscal 2017 EPS of $0.81, up 5.2% compared to $0.77 in Fiscal 2016
First Quarter Revenues of $242.7 million, up $13.8 million or 6.0% over First Quarter Fiscal 2016
First Quarter Bookings of $250.5 million, up 16.4% compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2016, resulting in record backlog of $354.2 million
Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.15 per Share
PR Newswire AZZ Inc.
July 5, 2016 6:30 AM
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services, today announced financial results for the three month period ended May 31, 2016.

Management Discussion

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ Inc., commented, "The financial results for the first quarter were solid reflecting the operational performance of our two business segments. We are particularly pleased with the 13.8% revenue growth and the 10% increase in operating income in our galvanizing business, the 1.03 book-to-ship ratio of our overall business, and the 11% increase in the backlog at the end of the first quarter as compared to the first quarter last year. We are also pleased with the 104% increase in the operating cash flow versus last year's comparable quarter. Given the mixed market dynamics that we currently face, our sales teams are doing a great job."

"In the Energy Segment," continued Mr. Ferguson, "our acquisition of PEI, at the start of the just completed quarter, is doing very well, and we expect it to be accretive to earnings during the fiscal year. We continue to see domestic opportunities for growth during the fiscal year, despite the fact that lower oil prices are having a moderate impact on both our Energy and Galvanizing businesses. Looking ahead, we believe that our industry leading products and services uniquely positions AZZ to benefit from a number of international opportunities in the coming quarters. We remain focused on leveraging our sales teams; expanding our markets internationally; driving operational excellence and maintaining an active M&A program, while seeking to better focus our platforms around their core products and markets."

Mr. Ferguson, concluded, "We expect fiscal 2017 to be a solid year and we are reaffirming our guidance for fiscal 2017 EPS in the range of $3.15 to $3.45 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $930 million to $970 million. As we discussed in our previous earnings call, we expect our results to be weighted towards the second half of the year."

First Quarter Results

Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were $242.7 million compared to $228.9 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 6.0%. Net income for the first quarter increased 5.7% to $21.1 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

Earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were positively impacted by an improved gross margin of 26.1% compared to 25.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. SG&A as a percentage of sales rose to 11.9% compared to 11.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Additionally, the effective tax rate slightly decreased to 31.6% in the current quarter compared to 31.7% in the first quarter of the prior year.

Incoming orders for the quarter were $250.5 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $242.7 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 1.03. In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, incoming orders were $215.2 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 0.94. Our backlog at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 11% to a record $354.2 million compared to backlog at the end of the prior year first quarter of $318.9 million. Approximately 25% of the backlog is expected to be delivered outside the U.S.

Energy Segment

Revenues for the Energy Segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 were $138.1 million as compared to $137.0 million for the same quarter last year, increasing 0.8%. Operating income for the segment increased 4.4% to $18.8 million compared to $18.0 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the first quarter rose to 13.6% as compared to 13.1% in the prior year period. Revenues and operating income were moderately affected as a result of a wildfire-related demobilization from a large project in Canada during the first quarter at our WSI business.

Galvanizing Segment

Revenues for the Galvanizing Segment for the first quarter were $104.6 million, compared to the $91.9 million in the same period last year, an increase of 13.8%. Operating income for the segment increased 10.0% to $24.3 million compared to $22.1 million in the prior year first quarter. Operating margins for the first quarter were 23.2%, compared to 24.0% in the same period last year. Increases in revenues, operating incomes, and the reduction in operating margin all were primarily driven by the effects of the acquisition of U.S. Galvanizing at the beginning of the second quarter in the last fiscal year.

Announces Dividend

AZZ also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share on the company's outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 18, 2016.

Conference Call

AZZ Inc. will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). The call will be webcast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days following the call at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10088153, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President - Finance and CFO

AZZ Inc. 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



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AZZ Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)


Three Months Ended

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net sales
$
242,667


$
228,888

Costs of Sales
179,340


169,584

Gross Margin
63,327


59,304





Selling, General and Administrative
28,819


26,419

Operating Income
34,508


32,885





Interest Expense
3,925


3,847

Net Gain on Sales or Insurance Settlement of Property, Plant and Equipment
(110)


(424)

Other (Income), net
(122)


307

Income before income taxes
30,815


29,155

Income Tax Expense
9,752


9,231

Net income
$
21,063


$
19,924

Net income per share



Basic
$
0.81


$
0.77

Diluted
$
0.81


$
0.77

Diluted average shares outstanding
26,043


25,862





Segment Reporting
(in thousands)


Three Months Ended

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net Sales:



Energy
138,102


$
137,003

Galvanizing
104,565


91,885


242,667


$
228,888





Segment Operating Income :



Energy
18,753


$
17,956

Galvanizing
24,302


22,094

Corporate
(8,547)


(7,165)

Total Segment Operating Income
34,508


$
32,885





Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)


May 31, 2016

February 29, 2016

(unaudited)






Assets:



Current Assets
$
316,633


$
309,334

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
230,165


226,333

Other Assets, Net
463,810


446,343

Total Assets
$
1,010,608


$
982,010





Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:



Current Liabilities
$
154,586


$
148,405

Long Term Debt Due After One Year
300,932


302,429

Other Liabilities
52,200


49,960

Shareholders' Equity
502,890


481,216

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
1,010,608


$
982,010





Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)


Three Months Ended

May 31, 2016

May 31, 2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net cash provided by operating activities
$
9,637


$
4,722

Net cash used in investing activities
(33,055)


(6,208)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(4,817)


25,237

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
119


(514)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
(28,116)


$
23,237

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
40,191


22,527

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
12,075


$
45,764

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AZZ Inc. Reports Record Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2016
Full Year Fiscal 2016 EPS of $2.96 on a Reported Basis, or $3.08 on an Adjusted Basis
Annual Revenues of $903.2 million, up $86.5 million or 10.6% over Fiscal 2015
Annual Cash Flow from Operations up $25.4 million or 21.5% Compared to Prior Year
Company Announces Fiscal Year 2017 Revenue and Earnings Guidance Range
PR Newswire AZZ Inc.
April 21, 2016 6:30 AM
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services, today announced financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended February 29, 2016.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Revenues for the fourth quarter were $217.6 million compared to $182.3 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 19.4 percent. Net income for the fourth quarter was $16.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $16.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for last year's fourth fiscal quarter.

For the twelve-month period, the Company reported revenues of $903.2 million compared to $816.7 million for the comparable period last year, an increase of 10.6 percent. Net income for the twelve months was $76.8 million, or $2.96 per diluted share, compared to $64.9 million, or $2.52 per diluted share in the comparable period of last year.

Earnings for the full year of fiscal 2016 were negatively impacted by $0.12 per share from the costs related to attorney fees and the fourth quarter resolution of a commercial lawsuit, and charges taken in the fourth quarter related to rectifying incorrect matching payments made to the employee benefit plans of certain employees in prior years. Earnings for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016 were impacted by $0.10 per share from the issues described above. Details are covered in the Non-GAAP Disclosure Table.

Bookings for fiscal 2016 were $905.1 million, compared to $824.3 million for the prior year, an increase of 9.8 percent. Backlog at the end of the 2016 fiscal year was $334.5 million compared to backlog at the end of the prior year of $332.6 million. Incoming orders for the year were $905.1 million while revenues for the year totaled $903.2 million, resulting in a book to bill ratio of 100 percent. Of the backlog of $334.5 million, 31.8 percent is expected to be delivered outside of the U.S.

Energy Segment

Revenues for the Energy Segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 were $117.0 million as compared to $97.2 million for the same quarter last year, growing by 20.4 percent. Operating income for the segmentincreased 29.2 percent to $12.7 million compared to $9.8 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the fourth quarter were 10.8 percent for the quarter as compared to 10.1 percent in the prior year period. For full year fiscal 2016, revenues increased 9.3 percent to $500.8 million and operating income increased 51.1 percent to $58.5 million compared to $458.3 million and $38.7 million respectively, in the prior year period. Operating margins for the 2016 fiscal year were 11.7 percent as compared to 8.4 percent in the prior fiscal year, as a result of increased net sales, improved pricing, and better operational execution overall.

Galvanizing Segment

Revenues for the Company's Galvanizing Segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 were $100.6 million, compared to the $85.1 million in the same period last year, an increase of 18.2 percent. Operating income was $23.1 million as compared to $20.3 million in the prior period, an increase of 13.5 percent. Operating margins for the fourth quarter were 22.9 percent, compared to 23.9 percent in the same period last year and up sequentially from the third quarter of fiscal 2016 margins of 22.8%. For full year fiscal 2016, revenues increased 12.3 percent to $402.4 million and operating income increased 7.0 percent to $94.8 million compared to $358.3 million and $88.6 million respectively, for the prior fiscal year. Operating margins for the 2016 fiscal year were 23.6 percent compared to 24.7 percent in the prior fiscal year.

Management Discussion

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ Inc., commented, "I am pleased with the financial performance achieved during the quarter and the full fiscal year. Our performance for the year resulted in record annual revenues, higher consolidated margins and strong cash flow, despite mixed conditions in our markets during the year. Fiscal Year 2016 was AZZ's 29th consecutive year of profitability, a testament to all the employees of AZZ."

Mr. Ferguson, continued, "As I noted on the third quarter earnings call, we saw improving operational performance and efficiencies in the Energy segment, as well as better deployment of technology, and good performance from our sales team, all driving growth in revenue and margins. In Galvanizing, we continue to see growth from acquisitions as well as from continuing innovations to our current customer-centered offerings. Although we continue to see a slight negative impact on a couple of our businesses due to lower oil prices and reduced rig count, we see a number of opportunities for growth in many of our served markets, especially in domestic utilities, and bridge and highway. I am also happy to report that the recently acquired PEI (Power Equipment Inc.) and Alpha Galvanizing are both off to a good start, and that our U.S. Galvanizing plants acquired earlier in the year tracked nicely during the fourth quarter toward reaching expected margins during fiscal 2017. We remain focused on leveraging our sales teams across our Energy businesses in North America; aggressively expanding internationally; driving operational excellence and growing our Galvanizing business, both organically and with targeted acquisitions."

Mr. Ferguson, continued, "The continued success of AZZ is due to the hard work, dedication, and the operational excellence displayed by our employees every day. I greatly appreciate their ongoing efforts. The Energy leadership team has made significant progress in accomplishing a number of strategic initiatives, which bolsters our confidence for continued growth in the coming years. The Galvanizing leadership team continues to excel and demonstrates both discipline and focus on providing our customers with industry leading service and support. We have a solid and balanced portfolio of products and innovative technologies; a respected position within our core markets; and loyal customers due to our commitment to superior service and quality products."

Announces Fiscal Year 2017 Guidance

Mr. Ferguson, concluded, " I am confident that fiscal 2017 will be a solid year and we are issuing management's guidance for fiscal 2017 EPS in the range of $3.15 to $3.45 per diluted share and revenues to be in the range of $930 million to $970 million. Our guidance reflects our estimates given the current challenging global market conditions, quarterly seasonality, our expected increase in realized tax rates, and our plans for organic growth through product innovation, and growth provided by our recently acquired businesses" said Mr. Ferguson.

Conference Call

AZZ Inc. will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). The call will be webcast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10083713, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President - Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame, Robert Blum or Joe Diaz

Internet: www.lythampartners.com
---Financial tables on the following page---

AZZ Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015

February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)












Net Sales
$
217,611


$
182,311


$
903,192


$
816,687

Costs of Sales
162,757


134,879


673,081


610,991

Gross Margin
54,854


47,432


230,111


205,696









Selling, General and Administrative
28,278


24,339


107,823


98,871

Operating Income
26,576


23,093


122,288


106,825









Interest Expense
3,543


4,030


15,155


16,561

Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or Insurance Settlement of Property, Plant and Equipment
138


(1,330)


(327)


(2,525)

Other (Income) expense, net
2,264


1,350


3,092


2,659

Income before income taxes
20,631


19,043


104,368


90,130

Income Tax Expense
4,555


2,759


27,578


25,187

Net Income
$
16,076


$
16,284


$
76,790


$
64,943

Net Income Per Share







Basic
$
0.62


$
0.63


$
2.98


$
2.53

Diluted
$
0.62


$
0.63


$
2.96


$
2.52

Diluted average shares outstanding
25,988


25,794


25,937


25,778



Segment Reporting
(in thousands)





Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015

February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)












Net Sales:







Energy
$
117,043


$
97,206


$
500,830


$
458,339

Galvanizing
100,568


85,105


402,362


358,348


$
217,611


$
182,311


$
903,192


$
816,687









Segment Operating Income (Loss):







Energy
$
12,664


$
9,805


$
58,471


$
38,703

Galvanizing
23,077


20,337


94,766


88,562

Corporate
(9,165)


(7,049)


(30,949)


(20,440)

Total Segment Operating Income
$
26,576


$
23,093


$
122,288


$
106,825



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)





February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015




Assets:



Current Assets
$
309,334


$
298,634

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
226,333


196,583

Other Assets, Net
447,704


441,697

Total Assets
$
983,371


$
936,914





Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:



Current Liabilities
$
148,405


$
149,142

Long Term Debt Due After One Year
303,790


315,982

Other Liabilities
49,960


51,738

Shareholders' Equity
481,216


420,052

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
983,371


$
936,914



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)



Twelve Months Ended

February 29, 2016

February 28, 2015




Net cash provided by operating activities
$
143,589


$
118,157

Net cash used in investing activities
(99,308)


(39,565)

Net cash used in financing activities
(25,323)


(82,414)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(1,294)


(1,216)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
17,664


$
(5,038)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
22,527


27,565

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
40,191


$
22,527



Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, AZZ has provided adjusted earnings per share, which is a non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across reporting periods.

The following table provides a reconciliation for the three and twelve-month periods ended February 29, 2016 between adjusted earnings per diluted share and earnings per diluted share calculated in accordance with GAAP which is shown net of tax:



Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended


February 29, 2016


(in thousands, except per share data)










Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP)

$
0.62


$
2.96






Adjustments (Net of Tax):




Commercial Lawsuit - Remove costs incurred related to defending and resolving a commercial lawsuit

0.08


0.10

401K Matching - Remove costs incurred to rectify 401K matching error in prior years

0.02


0.02

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)

$
0.72


$
3.08



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AZZ Inc. Acquires Assets of Nebraska-based Galvanizing Facility from Olson Industries, Inc.
AZZ strengthens capabilities to support galvanizing customers in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota markets
PR Newswire AZZ Inc.
February 1, 2016 6:30 AM
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial markets, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Alpha Galvanizing Inc., an Atkinson, Nebraska-based business unit of Olson Industries, Inc. Alpha Galvanizing has served steel fabrication customers that manufacture electrical utility poles, agricultural machinery and industrial manufacturing components since 1996.

The newly acquired Nebraska plant is located on a 12-acre site with a 19,500 square foot operating facility with a 46'L x 6'W x 8'D kettle. Alpha Galvanizing was founded to bring quality galvanizing services to the Nebraska market as well as to support Olson Industries' internal galvanizing demand. The new galvanizing plant will operate as AZZ Galvanizing–Nebraska and will complement AZZ's Midwestern locations in Minnesota and Denver, Colorado. This acquisition increases AZZ Galvanizing Services' network of hot-dip galvanizing plants to 43 sites in the United States and Canada.

Tim Pendley, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Galvanizing Services of AZZ Inc., commented, "We are pleased to enter a new galvanizing market in Nebraska with the acquisition of the assets of Alpha Galvanizing. Our goal is to continue to expand our geographic coverage by offering a broad portfolio of metal protection services, unmatched quality and superior customer service. From a geographic standpoint, the new AZZ Galvanizing-Nebraska is ideally located to support our Midwestern and Denver locations and their customers as needed. We anticipate the Nebraska plant will be accretive to earnings within the first year of operation."

About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at http://www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO
AZZ Inc. 817-810-0095
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AZZ Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016

Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 EPS of $0.91, up 18.2% compared to $0.77 in Fiscal 2015
Third Quarter Revenues of $242.4 million, up $17.6 million or 7.8% over Fiscal 2015
Third Quarter Operating Margin reported at 15.0% compared to 14.6% in Fiscal 2015
AZZ Narrows Previously Announced Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings and Revenue Guidance of EPS to $2.90 - $3.10 and Sales of $890 - $915 million

PR Newswire
AZZ Inc.
January 8, 2016 6:30 AM

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial markets today announced financial results for the three month and nine month periods ended November 30, 2015.

Management Discussion

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ Inc., commented, "Financial results for the third quarter were solid, as we achieved double-digit net income and EPS growth. The strategic investment in our Energy Segment to improve our sales team and our technology to provide our customers innovative solutions continues to gain traction and drive profitability. Our WSI specialty welding business continues to penetrate and gain market share in the global markets that we serve. Quoting activity for the quarter was strong, and the current backlog in our Energy Segment remains solid."

Mr. Ferguson continued, "In the Galvanizing Service Segment, the market continued to present some challenges in the Gulf Coast region from lower oil prices, but we are gaining strength in other sectors to partially compensate, including bridge and highway and electric utilities. Internally, we continue to integrate the recently acquired U.S. Galvanizing operations, and are on track to meet our operational performance expectations for the acquired plants. During the third quarter we continued to improve processes and invested in various maintenance items and production equipment for a successful integration. We have completed the construction of our newest hot-dip galvanizing plant in Reno, Nevada and as of this week are fully operational."

Mr. Ferguson concluded, "I continue to believe that fiscal 2016 will finish well and we are narrowing our guidance for fiscal 2016 EPS to the range of $2.90 to $3.10 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $890 million to $915 million, compared to our previously issued guidance of EPS in the range of $2.85 to $3.30 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $900 million to $940 million. We remain confident in our global opportunities and look forward to a solid fiscal 2016 and beyond."

Third Quarter Results

Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were $242.4 million compared to $224.8 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 7.8%. Net income for the third quarter increased 17.9% to $23.5 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared to net income of $20.0 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the third fiscal quarter of last year.

Earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 reflected a gross margin of 25.8% compared to 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. This decrease is attributable to the acquisition of U.S. Galvanizing during the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

SG&A expense as a percentage of sales was 10.7%, a decrease from 12.4% in the prior fiscal year as a result of our continued entity wide focus on operating efficiencies and prior year realignment efforts. As a result, operating margins improved to 15.0% compared to 14.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

Additionally the effective tax rate was reduced to 28.0% in the current quarter compared to 30.4% in the third quarter of the prior year primarily as a result of capturing certain state tax benefits.

Incoming orders for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were $228.7 million while shipments for the third quarter totaled $242.4 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 94%. In the third quarter of last year incoming orders were $196.1 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 87%. Our backlog at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2016 was $324.4 million, an increase of 8.0% compared to backlog at the end of the prior year third quarter of $300.3 million. Approximately 33% of the backlog is scheduled to be delivered outside the U.S.

Energy Segment

Revenues for the Energy Segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were $136.0 million as compared to $130.1 million for the same quarter last year, increasing 4.6%. Operating income for the Energy Segment increased by $2.4 million or 14.3% to $18.8 million compared $16.5 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the third quarter were 13.9% as compared to 12.7% in the prior year period.

Galvanizing Services Segment

Revenues for the Galvanizing Services Segment for the third quarter were $106.4 million, compared to the $94.8 million in the same period last year, an increase of 12.3% primarily due to the positive impact of the acquisition of U.S. Galvanizing during the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Operating income increased 4.8% to $24.3 million as compared to $23.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Operating margins for the third quarter were 22.8%, compared to 24.4% in the same period last year.

Conference Call

AZZ Inc. will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016 at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, January 8, 2016. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). The call will be webcast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10077749, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Contact:

Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President - Finance and CFO



AZZ Inc. 817-810-0095



Internet: www.azz.com






Lytham Partners 602-889-9700



Joe Dorame or Robert Blum



Internet: www.lythampartners.com

6:35 am AZZ beats by $0.02, misses on revs; narrows FY16 guidance (AZZ) :
•Reports Q3 (Nov) earnings of $0.91 per share, $0.02 better than the Capital IQ Consensus of $0.89; revenues rose 7.8% year/year to $242.4 mln vs the $249.87 mln Capital IQ Consensus.
•Co narrows guidance for FY16, sees EPS of $2.90-3.10 from $2.85-3.30, excluding non-recurring items, vs. $3.03 Capital IQ Consensus; sees FY16 revs $890-915 mln from $900-940 mln vs. $909.34 mln Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.
•"Our WSI specialty welding business continues to penetrate and gain market share in the global markets that we serve. Quoting activity for the quarter was strong, and the current backlog in our Energy Segment remains solid. In the Galvanizing Service Segment, the market continued to present some challenges in the Gulf Coast region from lower oil prices, but we are gaining strength in other sectors to partially compensate, including bridge and highway and electric utilities."

10q out this morning

AZZ Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016

Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 EPS of $0.67, up 26.4% compared to $0.53 in Fiscal 2015
Second Quarter Revenues of $214.2 million, up $20.8 million or 10.8% over Fiscal 2015
Gross Margins Increased to 25.0% compared to 21.8% in Fiscal 2015
Announces incremental $0.4 million in Realignment Charges taken in Second Quarter
AZZ Reaffirms Previously Announced Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings and Revenue Guidance of EPS of $2.85 to $3.30 and Sales of $900 - $940 million
Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.15 per Share


PR Newswire
AZZ Inc.
September 29, 2015 8:00 AM


FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial markets today announced financial results for the three month and six month periods ended August 31, 2015.

Management Discussion

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ Inc., commented, "I am pleased with the solid operating performance and the top- and bottom-line results achieved during the second quarter. We continued to make progress improving the operational performance and profitability of the Energy Segment, particularly in our WSI specialty welding business. During the quarter, we shipped some long-anticipated project backlog out of NLI. As we had indicated many times in the past, we expected our second quarter to be seasonally weaker on the smaller number of outages and turnarounds that occur during the summer as is typical. We believe that the strong results of the first half of the year will continue into the second half of the year as we expect solid bookings for the fall outage season, along with the continued expansion of international orders."

"In the Galvanizing Service Segment, I am pleased with the progress our team has accomplished with the integration of the recently acquired U.S. Galvanizing operations," continued Mr. Ferguson. "In our initial quarter of operation, we are already seeing improved operational performance from the business, and we are on track to meet our operational expectations for the acquired plants. Despite challenges in the Gulf Coast region from lower oil prices, we are seeing an upturn in several other markets, including electric utility and bridge and highway infrastructure that are counteracting the regional effects of declining oil prices. We are also solidly on schedule for the opening of our 43rd hot-dip galvanizing plant currently being constructed in Reno, Nevada."

Mr. Ferguson, concluded, "I continue to believe that fiscal 2016 will be a solid year and we are maintaining our guidance for fiscal 2016 EPS in the range of $2.85 to $3.30 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $900 million to $940 million. We remain confident in our global opportunities and look forward to a solid 2016 and beyond."

Second Quarter Results

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $214.2 million compared to $193.4 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 10.8%. Net income for the second quarter increased 25.2% to $17.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the second fiscal quarter of last year.

Earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 reflected an improved gross margin of 25.0% compared to 21.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2015, on favorable comparisons to charges taken in the prior year. In the second quarter of fiscal 2016 AZZ recorded $0.4 million in net realignment charges compared to operational charges of $5.2 million for certain cost overruns and $2.8 million of realignment charges reflected in gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

SG&A expense as a percentage of sales increased to 12.6% from 9.9% in the prior fiscal year as a result of the second quarter of the prior year including the release of a $9.1 million reserve held for the potential payment of a purchase price earn-out, partially offset by $1.1 million of realignment charges taken to SG&A in the same period.

Additionally the effective tax rate was reduced to 21.2% in the current quarter compared to 27.2% in the second quarter of the prior year primarily as a result of capturing certain state tax benefits.

Incoming orders for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $233.5 million while shipments for the second quarter totaled $214.2 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 109%. In the second quarter of last year incoming orders were $213.4 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 110%. Our backlog at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $338.1 million compared to backlog at the end of the prior year second quarter of $329.1 million. Approximately 23% of the backlog is scheduled to be delivered outside the U.S.

Energy Segment

Revenues for the Energy Segment for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were $110.8 million as compared to $100.6 million for the same quarter last year, increasing 10.2%, and included the partial shipment of certain large delayed nuclear projects. Operating income for the Energy Segment increased by $10.2 million to $9.0 million compared to an operating loss of $(1.2) million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the second quarter were 8.1% as compared to a negative margin of (1.2)% in the prior year period. Energy Segment operating income during the second quarter included $0.7 million of net realignment charges, while the same quarter of the prior year included a charge of $5.2 for cost overruns and a $2.6 million realignment charge.

Galvanizing Services Segment

Revenues for the Galvanizing Services Segment for the second quarter were $103.5 million, compared to the $92.9 million in the same period last year, an increase of 11.4% primarily due to the positive impact of the acquisition of US Galvanizing during the quarter. Operating income increased 9.9% to $25.3 million as compared to $23.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Operating margins for the second quarter were 24.5%, compared to 24.8% in the same period last year. Segment operating income during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $0.8 million realignment charge.

Announces Dividend

AZZ also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share on the company`s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 26, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 12, 2015.

Conference Call

AZZ Inc.will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be webcast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10072707, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Contact:

Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO



AZZ Inc. 817-810-0095



Internet: www.azz.com






Lytham Partners 602-889-9700



Joe Dorame or Robert Blum



Internet: www.lythampartners.com


---Financial tables on the following page---





AZZ Inc.


Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income


(in thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



August 31, 2015


August 31, 2014


August 31, 2015


August 31, 2014



(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)











Net sales

$

214,246



$

193,416



$

443,134



$

409,542



Costs of Sales

160,741



151,316



330,325



312,053



Gross Margin

53,505



42,100



112,809



97,489












Selling, General and Administrative

27,086



19,144



53,505



46,685



Operating Income

26,419



22,956



59,304



50,804












Interest Expense

4,023



4,224



7,869



8,432
















Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or Insurance Settlement of Property, Plant and Equipment

(25)



3



(449)



(23)



Other (Income) expense, net

547



17



855



(14)



Income before income taxes

21,874



18,712



51,029



42,409



Income Tax Expense

4,631



4,943



13,862



13,715



Net income

$

17,243



$

13,769



$

37,167



$

28,694



Net income per share









Basic

$

0.67



$

0.54



$

1.44



$

1.12



Diluted

$

0.67



$

0.53



$

1.44



$

1.11



Diluted average shares outstanding

25,922



25,758



25,892



25,749







Segment Reporting


(in thousands)





Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



August 31, 2015


August 31, 2014


August 31, 2015


August 31, 2014



(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)











Net Sales:









Energy

$

110,777



$

100,560



$

247,780



$

231,081



Galvanizing Services

103,469



92,856



195,354



178,461




$

214,246



$

193,416



$

443,134



$

409,542












Segment Operating Income :









Energy

$

9,005



$

(1,241)



$

26,961



$

12,416



Galvanizing Services

25,331



23,059



47,425



45,069



Corporate

(7,917)



1,138



(15,082)



(6,681)



Total Segment Operating Income

$

26,419



$

22,956



$

59,304



$

50,804







Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet


(in thousands)





August 31, 2015


February 28, 2015



(unaudited)









Assets:





Current Assets

$

310,623



$

298,634



Net Property, Plant and Equipment

223,573



196,583



Other Assets, Net

449,851



441,697



Total Assets

$

984,047



$

936,914








Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:





Current Liabilities

$

152,798



$

149,142



Long Term Debt Due After One Year

337,478



315,982



Other Liabilities

46,162



51,738



Shareholders' Equity

447,609



420,052



Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

984,047



$

936,914







Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


(in thousands)





Six Months Ended



August 31, 2015


August 31, 2014



(unaudited)


(unaudited)







Net cash provided by operating activities

$

54,857



$

53,826



Net cash used in investing activities

(70,896)



(21,896)



Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

14,589



(18,007)



Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(851)



139



Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

$

(2,301)



$

14,062



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

22,527



27,565



Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

20,226



$

41,627

AZZ beats 1Q profit forecasts
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The Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had net income of 77 cents per share.

The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 69 cents per share.

The electrical equipment maker posted revenue of $228.9 million in the period.

AZZ expects full-year earnings to be $2.85 to $3.30 per share, with revenue in the range of $900 million to $940 million.

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AZZ incorporated Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016
First Quarter Fiscal 2016 EPS of $0.77, up 32.8% compared to $0.58 in Fiscal 2015
First Quarter Revenues of $228.9 million, up $12.8 million or 5.9% over Fiscal 2015
Operating Margins Increases to 14.4% Compared to 12.9% in Fiscal 2015 on Improved Gross Margins and Lower SG&A Costs
AZZ Raises Previously Announced Fiscal Year 2016 Earnings and Revenue Guidance to EPS of $2.85 to $3.30 and Sales of $900 - $940 million
Anticipates Accretion from Recent Acquisition of $0.10 per Share for Balance of Fiscal 2016
Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.15 per Share
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services, today announced financial results for the three month period ended May 31, 2015.

First Quarter Results

Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were $228.9 million compared to $216.1 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 5.9%. Net income for the first quarter increased 33.5% to $19.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.9 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

Earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were positively impacted by an improved gross margin of 25.9% compared to 25.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, despite the challenging comparison year over year from insurance proceeds related to business interruption settlements. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015 these proceeds benefitted the Galvanizing Services Segment gross profit by $2.4 million, compared to $0.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

Earnings were also positively impacted by a reduction in SG&A as a percentage of sales to 11.5% compared to 12.7% in the prior fiscal year. Additionally the effective tax rate fell to 31.7% in the current quarter compared to 37.0% in the first quarter of the prior year.

Incoming orders for the quarter were $215.2 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $228.9 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 94%. In the first quarter a year earlier, incoming orders were $200.2 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 93%. Our backlog at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $318.9 million compared to backlog at the end of the prior year first quarter was $309.0 million. Approximately 33% of the backlog will be delivered outside the U.S.

Energy Segment

Revenues for the Energy Segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were $137.0 million as compared to $130.5 million for the same quarter last year, increasing 5.0%. Operating income for the segment increased 31.5% to $18.0 million compared to $13.7 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the first quarter were 13.1% as compared to 10.5% in the prior year period.

Galvanizing Services Segment

Revenues for the Galvanizing Services Segment for the first quarter were $91.9 million, compared to the $85.6 million in the same period last year, an increase of 7.3%. Operating income was $22.1 million as compared to $22.0 million in the prior period, an increase of 0.4%. Operating margins for the first quarter were 24.0%, compared to 25.7% in the same period last year. As mentioned earlier, segment operating income during the first quarter of last year included a $2.4 million gain from the insurance settlement related to the fire at our Joliet facility.

Management Discussion

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, commented, "We are off to a good start in fiscal 2016. In addition to solid top- and bottom-line results we are particularly pleased with the opportunity to have acquired the six galvanizing facilities of U.S. Galvanizing from Trinity Industries at the start of our second quarter of fiscal 2016. With 42 galvanizing facilities, we continue to offer our customers a wide array of services and options tailored to their needs. We have also made the strategic decision to build a new galvanizing plant in Reno, Nevada. We believe this is an underserved geographical area that represents significant opportunity and we expect to be a leading provider of corrosion protection services in the near future. Our last "greenfield" facility was built more than 20 years ago in Goodyear, Arizona. We have every expectation that the Reno facility will be very successful in the coming years."

"In the Energy Segment, WSI is now gaining traction as we have fully implemented our strategic reconfiguration of the business," continued Mr. Ferguson. "Our business development efforts are paying off as we have gained new customers, and have renewed business with previous customers in the refinery sector. We also improved efficiencies as operating margins in our Energy Segment increased by 264 basis points during the first quarter compared to the same period last year. As we look ahead, in addition to the progress that we have made in the U.S., we believe that our industry leading products and services uniquely positions WSI to benefit from a number of outstanding international opportunities in the coming quarters. We still remain cautious, however, as we continue to experience a slight impact on a couple of our businesses due to lower oil prices and reduced rig count, and we will continue to monitor zinc prices and competition in Galvanizing. To counter potential headwinds, we remain focused on leveraging our sales teams across our Energy Segment in North America; continuing to expand internationally; driving operational excellence and continuing to grow the galvanizing business."

Mr. Ferguson, concluded, "I am confident that fiscal 2016 will be a solid year and we are adjusting our guidance upward for fiscal 2016 EPS in the range of $2.85 to $3.30 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $900 million to $940 million, compared to our previously issued guidance of earnings of $2.75 to $3.25 per diluted share and revenues in the range of $875 million to $925 million. This is a direct result of our acquisition of U.S. Galvanizing and our expectation that it will provide accretion of approximately $0.10 in EPS for fiscal year 2016. We look forward to a solid 2016."

Announces Dividend

AZZ also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share on the company`s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on July 27, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 13, 2015.

Conference Call

AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be webcast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10067616, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

About AZZ incorporated

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the markets of power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial in protecting metal and electrical systems used to build and enhance the world's infrastructure. AZZ Galvanizing is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the political stability and economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com
---Financial tables on the following page---



AZZ incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)



Three Months Ended

May 31, 2015

May 31, 2014

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net sales
$228,888

$216,126
Costs of Sales
169,584

160,738
Operating Income
59,304

55,388




Selling, General and Administrative
26,419

27,541
Operating Income
32,885

27,847




Interest Expense
3,847

4,209
Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or
Insurance Settlement of Property,
Plant and Equipment
(424)

(27)
Other (Income), net
307

(31)
Income before income taxes
29,155

23,696
Income Tax Expense
9,231

8,771
Net income
$19,924

$14,925
Net income per share



Basic
$0.77

$0.58
Diluted
$0.77

$0.58
Diluted average shares outstanding
25,862

25,739


Segment Reporting
(in thousands)




Three Months Ended


May 31, 2015

May 31, 2014


(unaudited)

(unaudited)






Net Sales:




Energy
$137,003

$130,521

Galvanizing Services
91,885

85,605


$228,888

$216,126






Segment Operating Income :




Energy
$17,956

$13,657

Galvanizing Services
22,094

22,010

Corporate
(7,165)

(7,820)

Total Segment Operating Income
$32,885

$27,847



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)




May 31, 2015
(unaudited)
February 28, 2015






Assets:


Current Assets
$357,934
$298,634
Net Property, Plant and Equipment
195,830
196,583
Other Assets, Net
437,396
441,697
Total Assets
$991,160
$936,914



Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:


Current Liabilities
$161,639
$149,142
Long Term Debt Due After One Year
344,821
315,982
Other Liabilities
47,443
51,738
Shareholders' Equity
437,257
420,052
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$991,160
$936,914








Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)



Three Months Ended

May 31, 2015

May 31, 2014

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net cash provided by operating activities
$4,722

$12,094
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(6,208)

(5,820)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
25,237

(8,447)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(514)

256
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$23,237

($1,917)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
22,527

27,565
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$45,764

$25,

8:06 am AZZ beats by $0.07, reports revs in-line; raises FY16 guidance on US Galvanizing acquisition (AZZ) :

Reports Q1 (May) earnings of $0.77 per share, $0.07 better than the Capital IQ Consensus Estimate of $0.70; revenues rose 5.9% year/year to $228.9 mln vs the $228.59 mln consensus.
Earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 were positively impacted by an improved gross margin of 25.9% compared to 25.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, despite the challenging comparison year over year from insurance proceeds related to business interruption settlements.
Co issues guidance for FY16, raises EPS to $2.85-3.30 from $2.75-3.25 vs. $2.94 Capital IQ Consensus; raises FY16 revs to $900-940 mln from $875-925 mln vs. $910.90 mln Capital IQ Consensus. This is a direct result of our acquisition of U.S. Galvanizing and our expectation that it will provide accretion of ~ $0.10 in EPS for fiscal year 2016."

The "Street" has AZZ coming in at .73 for the 1st quarter that should be reported on or about June 26, 2015!

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AZZ incorporated Completes the Acquisition of a Minnesota Galvanizing Facility
Acquisition strengthens market leadership position; Increases to 36 the number of galvanizing facilities in North America
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
June 30, 2014 4:50 PM

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and highly engineered services and a provider of galvanizing services in North America, today announced that it has successfully completed a transaction to acquire substantially all of the assets of Zalk Steel & Supply Co., a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based galvanizing company that has served its customers in the upper Midwest of the United States since 1955. The acquisition of Zalk Steel & Supply, a small-kettle niche provider of galvanizing services, brings to 36 the number of galvanizing plants in the Galvanizing Services Segment of AZZ, and further enhances AZZ's position as the market leader in the North American galvanizing industry.

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, said "We are extremely pleased to make this strategic acquisition that allows us to expand our network of galvanizers and broadens our service capabilities in the Midwestern U.S. with yet another successful operating plant. Operated with pride and integrity since its founding in 1955, Zalk Steel & Supply has a rich heritage of providing a superior level of service and support to their customers. That pride and integrity is consistent with the philosophy and methodology that AZZ employs in our current operations and we look forward to building on this proud tradition of customer service and quality. We anticipate that the acquisition of Zalk will be accretive within the first year of operation."

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO
AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095
Internet: www.azz.com

Lytham Partners 602-889-9700
Joe Dorame, Joe Diaz or Robert Blum
Internet: www.lythampartners.com

AZZ incorporated Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2015
Reports First Quarter 2015 EPS of $0.58
Announces Record Quarterly Sales of $216.1 million, up $32.9 million or 18.0% compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2014
Backlog finishes at $309.0 million, compared to $270.6 million for First Quarter Fiscal 2014, an increase of 14.2%
Consolidated operating margins decline to 12.9% vs. 13.1% in First Quarter Fiscal 2014
Company reaffirms FY 2015 EPS target range of $2.40 to $2.80 per share and target sales range of $850 million to $900 million
Company declares quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
17 hours ago
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and highly engineered services and a leading provider of galvanizing services in North America, today announced unaudited financial results for the three month period ended May 31, 2014. Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 were $216.1 million compared to $183.2 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 18.0 percent. Net income for the first quarter was $14.9 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.

Earnings during the quarter included a pretax gain of $2.4 million from an insurance settlement relating to losses incurred at our Joliet galvanizing facility. Adjusted earnings without this gain would have been $0.52 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. During the prior year's first quarter AZZ recorded non-recurring items including income related to a favorable settlement of a lawsuit, expenses from acquisitions, and operating losses at our Joliet facility. Adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 without these non-recurring items would have been $0.56 per share. Included with the attached financial tables is a reconciliation of these nonrecurring items.

AZZ's backlog at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $309.0 million, compared to $270.6 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Of the $309.0 million backlog, 27.0 percent will be delivered outside of the U.S. Incoming orders for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 were $200.2 million while revenue for the quarter totaled $216.1 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 93.0 percent.

Revenues for AZZ's Energy Segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 were $130.5 million as compared to $96.5 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 35.3 percent. This increase is mainly attributable to the acquisition of WSI LLC (together with its subsidiaries, "WSI") on March 29, 2013 which contributed $72.9 million in revenues for the full quarter as compared to $41.5 million for two months in the same quarter last year. Operating income for the segment increased 5.9 percent to $13.8 million compared to $13.0 million for the same period last year. The increase in year-over-over operating income is also attributable to the acquisition of WSI which provided $6.9 million in operating income as compared to $3.3 million in the same period last year. Excluding the WSI acquisition, operating income decreased $2.7 million. Operating margins for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 were 10.6 percent as compared to 13.5 percent in the same period last year. Excluding the acquisition of WSI, first quarter fiscal year 2015 Energy Segment operating margins would have been 12.1 percent.

Revenues for AZZ's Galvanizing Service Segment for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 were $85.6 million, compared to $86.7 million in the same period last year, a decrease of 1.3 percent. Operating income was $22.0 million as compared to $21.5 million in the same period last year, an increase of 2.3 percent. As mentioned earlier, segment operating income included a $2.4 million gain from the settlement of insurance related to the fire at our Joliet facility. These proceeds were recorded as an offset to cost of sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 as they were related to reimbursement for business interruption. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, a loss was recorded in the amount of $0.8 million due to the fire at our Joliet facility. These gains and losses are included in the Galvanizing Services Segment operating income for segment reporting purposes. Without these non-recurring items, the Galvanizing Services Segment operating income would have been $19.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and $22.3 million for the same period last year. Operating margins without these non-recurring items would have been 22.9% and 25.7%, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2014 and 2013. Margins were negatively impacted by decreases in the electric utility market, primarily solar, and higher overhead costs.

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, said, "Financial results for the quarter were as anticipated with revenue hitting record levels at $216.1 million on the strength of a full quarterly contribution from WSI compared to just two months in last year's comparable quarter. Increased quoting activity and the current backlog in our Energy Segment gives us confidence that the latter half of the fiscal year continues to look promising. Within the Energy Segment our Industrial platform gained momentum, particularly in the petrochemical and refining market; and our Electrical platform faced mixed markets, but saw growth in enclosures and switchgear."

"Activity in the Galvanizing Services Segment is approaching more historical operating levels after experiencing severe winter conditions. We are also expanding the focus of our Galvanizing services segment to include other metal finishing technologies that we expect will create new opportunities and enhance our industry position as the leading corrosion protection solutions provider in North America."

Mr. Ferguson concluded, "I am appreciative of the efforts of all of our employees and their continued commitment to operational excellence and to the success of AZZ. I am encouraged that we have a solid portfolio of products and innovative technologies to successfully compete and attract larger market share. Going forward we will continue to leverage our sales teams across all of our Energy segment businesses in North America; aggressively expand our business internationally; streamline our platforms and grow our Galvanizing business, both organically and with targeted acquisitions. We see a large number of untapped opportunities that will permit us to continue to grow the Company in the coming years."

As previously noted, the Company's shipments are typically related to the completion of projects. Because of that, financial results, on a quarterly basis, are not of a linear nature and that variability can provide a distorted picture of the Company's performance on a quarter-over-quarter basis. However, based upon the evaluation of information currently available, management continues to anticipate fiscal year 2015 gross revenues to be in the range of $850 to $900 million and its earnings to be in the range of $2.40 and $2.80 per diluted share for the year.

Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting, declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend on the Company's common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid at the close of business on July 25, 2014, to shareholders of record on July 11, 2014.

AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Friday, June 27, 2014. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10048014 or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Paul Fehlman, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com




AZZ incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2013

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net sales
$216,126

$183,175
Cost of Sales
160,738

132,460
Gross Margin
55,389

50,715




Selling, General and Administrative
27,541

26,687
Operating Income
27,847

24,028




Interest Expense
4,209

4,478
Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Insurance Settlement of Property, Plant and Equipment
(27)

(23)
Other (Income)
(31)

(3,828)
Income before Income Taxes
$23,696

$23,402
Income Tax Expense
8,771

8,855
Net income
$14,925

$14,547
Earnings Per Common Share



Basic
$0.58

$0.57
Diluted
$0.58

$0.57




Diluted Average Shares Outstanding
25,739

25,655




Segment Reporting
(in thousands)


Three Months Ended

May 31, 2014

May 31, 2013

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net Sales:



Energy
$130,521

$96,466
Galvanizing Services
85,605

86,709

$216,126

$183,175




Segment Operating Income:



Energy
$13,812

$13,048
Galvanizing Services
21,990

25,699
Total Segment Operating Income
$35,802

$38,747






Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)


May 31, 2014

February 28, 2014

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Assets:



Current Assets
$329,929

$296,181
Net Property, Plant and Equipment
197,416

197,639
Other Assets, Net
456,194

459,433
Total Assets
$983,539

$953,253




Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:



Current Liabilities
$158,005

$144,016
Long Term Debt Due After One Year
378,607

384,768
Long Term Liabilities Due After One Year
9,121

9,121
Other Liabilities
45,865

39,435
Shareholders' Equity
391,941

375,913
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$983,539

$953,253












AZZ incorporated
Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earning and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, AZZ has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies, which provides a more complete understanding of AZZ's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following table provides a reconciliation for the three month period ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 between net income and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings and adjusted per share, respectively, which are shown net of tax (dollars in thousands, except per share data):




Three Months Ended May 31,


2014

2013



(in thousands, except EPS)




Per Diluted Share


Per Diluted Share
Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share

$14,925
$0.58

$14,457
$0.57







Adjustments (Net of Tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

-
-

495
0.02
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds

(1,505)
(0.06)

-
-







Law Suit Settlement

-
-

(2,611)
(0.10)







Acquisition Related Expense

-
-

1,981
0.07







Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

$13,420
$0.52

$14,322
$0.56


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AZZ incorporated Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year-To-Date of Fiscal Year 2014
Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 EPS of $0.40 and $2.32, respectively
Annual sales of $751.7 million, up $181 million or 31.7% over 2013
Fourth Quarter sales of $181.0 million, up $41 million or 28.9% over 2013
Annual Net Cash Flow Provided By Operations of $107.3 million, up $14.5 million or 15.7% compared to prior year
Company declares quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share
Company reaffirms FY 2015 EPS target range of $2.40 to $2.80 per share and target sales range of $850 million to $900 million
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
6 hours ago
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced unaudited financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended February 28, 2014. Revenues for the fourth quarter were $181.0 million compared to $140.4 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 28.9 percent. Net income for the fourth quarter was $10.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in last year's fourth fiscal quarter.

For the twelve-month period, the Company reported revenues of $751.7 million compared to $570.6 million for the comparable period last year, an increase of 31.7 percent. Net income for the twelve months was $59.6 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, compared to $60.5 million, or $2.37 per diluted share in the comparable period of last year.

Our products backlog at the end of our fourth quarter was $229.9 million. Backlog at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 was $221.7 million. Incoming orders for the fourth quarter were $199.1 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $181.0 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 110 percent. Of the backlog of $229.9 million, 33.0 percent is to be delivered outside of the U.S.

Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 were $103.5 million as compared to $61.9 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 67.1 percent. Operating income for the segment increased 11.7 percent to $10.2 million compared to $9.2 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the fourth quarter were 10.0 percent for the quarter as compared to 14.8 percent in the prior year period. AZZ WSI LLC (together with its subsidiaries, "WSI"), acquired March 29, 2013, contributed $53.8 million in revenues and $5.0 million in operating income for the quarter. Excluding WSI, margins for the quarter would have been 10.6 percent. For fiscal 2014, revenues increased 78.2 percent to $416.1 million and operating income increased 34.0 percent to $45.9 million compared to $233.6 million and $34.2 million respectively, in the prior year period. Operating margin for the 2014 fiscal year was 11.0 percent as compared to 14.7 percent in the prior year period. Excluding WSI, FY2014 year to date margins would have been 13.9 percent.

Revenues for the Company's Galvanizing Service Segment for the fourth quarter were $77.5 million, compared to the $78.5 million in the same period last year, a decrease of 1.2 percent. Operating income was $18.7 million as compared to $17.2 million in the prior period, an increase of 9 percent. Operating margins for the fourth quarter were 24.1 percent, compared to 21.9 percent in the same period last year. For fiscal 2014, revenues were $335.6 million and operating income increased 4.8 percent to $92.0 million compared to $337.0 million and $87.8 million respectively, for the twelve months of the prior fiscal year. Year to date operating margins were 27.4 percent compared to 26.1 percent for fiscal 2013.

Non-recurring expenses and income items recorded during the fourth quarter are related to the fire at our Joliet facility as well as expenses related to acquisitions. The rebuilt Joliet facility began a soft start in mid-November, and this facility is now in full production. While we expect to receive additional insurance proceeds under our insurance policy in the future related to the fire at our Joliet facility, the ultimate amount that we collect has not yet been determined. Any future recoveries under this policy will be recognized in the period in which proceeds are approved by our insurance carrier. A reconciliation of these non-recurring items for the compared period is included with the financial tables.

Based upon the evaluation of information currently available to management, we continue to anticipate our fiscal year 2015 gross revenues to be in the range of $850 to $900 million. Our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $2.40 and $2.80 per diluted share.

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ Incorporated, commented, "As I noted on the last call, our markets during the fourth quarter did remain sluggish and our businesses were impacted by more weather delays than expected. We were able to pull in some projects at WSI and to catch up on some of the lost days within Galvanizing. We are seeing some improvement in our quoting activity and look forward to improvement in our core markets during FY2015. We are focused on leveraging our sales teams across all Electrical & Industrial businesses in North America; aggressively expanding internationally; driving operational excellence and growing our galvanizing business, both organically and with targeted acquisitions. I am appreciative of the hard work and dedication I have witnessed from our employees and committed to providing them better systems and tools to perform their roles even more effectively. We have a good portfolio of products and technologies; a respected position within our core markets; and customers that remain loyal due to our service and quality. I am quite optimistic about FY2015 and beyond and believe our guidance for FY2015 is achievable."

Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting, declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend on the Company's common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid at the close of business on May 5, 2014, to shareholders of record on April 21, 2014.

AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Friday, April 4, 2014. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10042828 or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com




AZZ incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2013

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2013

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)








Net sales
$181,011

$140,391

$751,723

$570,594
Costs and Expenses:







Cost of Sales
135,287

102,399

546,018

406,422
Selling, General and Administrative
24,613

17,170

105,591

66,189
Interest Expense
4,663

3,270

18,407

13,073
Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or Insurance
Settlement of Property, Plant and
Equipment
217

(2,508)

(8,039)

(8,303)
Other (Income)
(549)

(455)

(4,165)

(1,155)

$164,231

$119,876

$657,812

$476,225








Income before income taxes
$16,780

$20,515

$93,911

$94,369
Income Tax Expense
6,538

7,281

34,314

33,913
Net income
$10,242

$13,234

$59,597

$60,456
Net income per share







Basic
$0.40

$0.52

$2.34

$2.39
Diluted
$0.40

$0.52

$2.32

$2.37








Diluted Average Shares Outstanding
25,721

25,635

25,693

25,561




Segment Reporting
(in thousands)


Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended



February 28, 2014

February 28, 2013

February 28, 2014

February 28, 2013



(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)










Net Sales:









Electrical and Industrial Products
$103,470

$61,921

$416,105

$233,555


Galvanizing Services
77,541

78,470

335,618

337,039



$181,011

$140,391

$751,723

$570,594












Segment Operating Income:









Electrical and Industrial Products
$10,232

$9,157

$45,866

$34,228


Galvanizing Services
18,723

17,176

91,983

87,807


Total Segment Operating Income
$28,955

$26,333

$137,849

$122,035






Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)


February 28, 2014
February 28, 2013

(unaudited)
(unaudited)



Assets:


Current assets
$296,181
$262,432
Net property, plant and equipment
197,639
154,476
Other assets, net
459,433
277,297
Total assets
$953,253
$694,205



Liabilities and shareholders' equity:


Current liabilities
$144,016
$118,900
Long term debt due after one year
384,768
196,429
Long term liabilities due after one year
9,121
8,539
Other liabilities
39,435
36,403
Shareholders' equity
375,913
333,934
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$953,253
$694,205










Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in thousands)


Twelve Months Ended

February 28, 2014
February 28, 2013

(unaudited)
(unaudited)



Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$107,275
$92,738
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
($310,968)
($150,142)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
176,333
($30,360)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
($673)
$59
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
($28,033)
($87,705)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$55,598
$143,303
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$27,565
$55,598





AZZ incorporated
Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earning and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies , which provides a more complete understanding of the Company's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following table provides a reconciliation for the three and twelve months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 between net income and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings and adjusted per share, respectively, which are shown net of tax (dollars in thousands, except per share data):



Three Months Ended February 28,


2014

2013


(in thousands)



Per Diluted Share


Per Diluted Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$10,242
$0.40

$13,234
$0.52







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

126
0.0

637
0.03
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds

-
-

-
-
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Property Insurance Proceeds

(92)
-

-
-
Law Suit Settlement

-
-

-
-
Acquisition Integration Related Expenditures

476
0.02

197
0.0
Acquisition Related Expense

-
-

415
0.02







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share

$10,752
$0.42

$14,483
$0.57




Twelve Months Ended February 28,


2014

2013


(in thousands)



Per Diluted Share


Per Diluted Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$59,597
$2.32

$60,456
$2.37







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

2,014
0.08

2,371
0.09
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds

(1,796)
(0.07)

-
-
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Property Insurance Proceeds

(5,098)
(0.20)

(5,827)
(0.23)
Law Suit Settlement

(2,665)
(0.10)

-
-
Acquisition Integration Related Expenditures

1,223
0.05

182
0.0
Acquisition Related Expense

2,193
0.08

1,090
0.05







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share

$55,468
$2.16

$58,272
$2.28

AZZ incorporated to Review Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results on Friday, April 4, 2014
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
3 hours ago
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, April 4, 2014. The Company will report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 financial results before the market opens on Friday, April 4, 2014.

Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10042828, or for 30 days at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Contact:
Tom Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer

Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated (817) 810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners (602) 889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

AZZ incorporated Announces Retirement of Dana Perry and Intends to Appoint Paul W. Fehlman as Next Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Perry to remain on the Board of Directors;
Will assist Mr. Fehlman with transition
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
February 24, 2014 4:01 PM
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced that Mr. Dana Perry, senior vice president of finance, chief financial officer and secretary of AZZ, will retire effective May 31, 2014. Mr. Paul W. Fehlman has agreed to join the company and will transition into the company's roles of senior vice president of finance, chief financial officer and secretary of AZZ.

Paul Fehlman's background is well suited to AZZ's current and future business. He brings a strong track record of accomplishments with more than 20 years of senior level finance experience. He has served in a variety of positions, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, investor relations and operating financial roles during his career. He was most recently with Flowserve Corporation in Irving, Texas, serving as Vice President Finance for the Engineered Products Division, and also previously held roles as Vice President Treasurer and Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis and Investor Relations at Flowserve. Mr. Fehlman has extensive experience in international finance and operations serving similar industrial manufacturing and energy markets to those of AZZ. Mr. Fehlman holds a BS degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and an MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.

An AZZ employee for the past 39 years, Mr. Perry is a member of the Company's Board of Directors and will continue in that capacity for the foreseeable future. Mr. Perry will work closely with Mr. Fehlman to effect a seamless transition.

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, commented, "I am pleased with the addition of Paul Fehlman to the team, as he brings a broad base of experience that will prove to be instrumental in growing our business both domestically and internationally. I am grateful to Dana Perry for his support as I have transitioned into the position as CEO of AZZ, and I know that he will be a great resource to Paul in sharing his broad experience and deep knowledge of AZZ's history and business operations in the upcoming months. Dana has been intimately involved in executing on the strategic plan that has positioned AZZ as one of the leaders in our industry. I am thankful and confident that Dana, as a member of our Board, will continue to provide our team with his advice and support as we move forward in the next step of our development."

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Tom Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer
Dana Perry, Chief Financial Officer

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com

AZZ incorporated Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Issues Revenue and Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year 2015
PR Newswire AZZ incorporated
8 hours ago
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled meeting, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per share payable on February 14, 2014 to shareholders of record on January 31, 2014.

The Company is issuing revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal year 2015. Fiscal Year 2015 refers to the 12 month period beginning March 1, 2014 and ending on February 28, 2015.

Tom E. Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, stated, "Based upon the evaluation of information currently available to management, we are projecting our fiscal 2015 earnings to be within the range of $2.40 and $2.80 per diluted share, and revenues are estimated to be within the range of $850 to $900 million. We continue to build upon the success we have been able to achieve over the past decade, and continually strive to further enhance the performance of the Company. Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment are projected to increase as a result of organic growth and the full year impact of WSI operating results. Margins in the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment should be in the range of 11 to 13 percent. The Galvanizing Services Segment revenues are projected to be up due primarily to market share improvement. Margins for the Galvanizing Services Segment should remain strong, and should be in the range of 26 to 28 percent. It is anticipated that 41 percent of our revenues will be derived from the Galvanizing Services Segment and 59 percent from the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment. Further information is provided in our Form 8-K to be filed on January 17, 2014."

Mr. Ferguson continued, "Our next, regularly scheduled quarterly conference call will be April 2014, where we will be reporting the operating results for our fourth quarter and 2014 fiscal year and a discussion of our fiscal year 2015 guidance. We are continuing our efforts to seek out growth and expansion opportunities for both electrical and galvanizing segments. The strength of our balance sheet and cash position fully supports this strategy. The Company is well positioned to capitalize on improving market conditions, in both segments."

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



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AZZ incorporated Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Year-To-Date of Fiscal Year 2014
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced unaudited financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2013. Revenues for the third quarter were $197.8 million compared to $149.7 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 32.1 percent. Net income for the third quarter was $18.4 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in last year's third fiscal quarter.

For the nine-month period, the Company reported revenues of $570.7 million compared to $430.2 million for the comparable period last year, an increase of 32.7 percent. Net income for the nine months was $49.4 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, compared to $47.2 million, or $1.85 per diluted share in the comparable period of last year.

Non-recurring expenses and income items recorded during the third quarter are related to the fire at our Joliet facility. While we expect to receive additional insurance proceeds under our insurance policy in the future, the ultimate amount that we collect has not yet been determined. Any future recoveries under this policy will be recognized in the period in which proceeds are approved by our insurance carrier. Included with the financial tables is a reconciliation of these non-recurring items for the compared periods.

Our products backlog at the end of our third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $211.8 million, compared to $215.8 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and $221.7 million on February 28, 2013. Incoming orders for the third quarter were $198.2 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $197.8 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 100 percent. Of our products backlog of $211.8 million, 24.6 percent is to be delivered outside of the U.S.

Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 were $112.0 million as compared to $60.4 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 85.4 percent. Operating income for the segment increased 32.4 percent to $11.9 million compared to $9.0 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the third quarter were 10.6 percent for the quarter as compared to 14.8 percent in the prior year period. Nuclear Logistics Incorporated ("NLI"), acquired June 1, 2012 and AZZ WSI LLC (together with its subsidiaries, "WSI"), acquired March 29, 2013, contributed $73.3 million in revenues and $7.1 million in operating income. Excluding NLI and WSI, margins for the quarter would have been 12.4 percent. For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, revenues increased 82.2 percent to $312.6 million and operating income increased 42.0 percent to $35.6 million compared to $171.6 million and $25.1 million respectively, for the first nine months of the prior year. Operating margins for the first nine months were 11.4 percent as compared to 14.6 percent in the prior year period. NLI and WSI contributed $188.0 million in revenues and $16.3 million in operating income. Excluding NLI and WSI, year to date margins would have been 15.5 percent.

Revenues for the Company's Galvanizing Services Segment for the third quarter were $85.7 million, compared to the $89.3 million in the same period last year. Operating income was $21.3 million as compared to $24.4 million in the prior period. Operating margins for the third quarter were 24.9 percent, compared to 27.4 percent in the same period last year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, revenues were $258.1 million and operating income $73.3 million compared to $258.6 million and $70.6 million, respectively, for the first nine months of the prior year. Year to date operating margins were 28.4 percent compared to 27.3 percent in the prior year period. The Galvanizing Services Segment recorded non-operating expense items during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 in the amount of $1.3 million resulting from the fire at the Joliet galvanizing facility. The losses at the Joliet facility are expected to continue to be offset with insurance proceeds for business interruption in future quarters, once the claim is settled. Pro forma operating income without the non-operating items would have been $22.7 million for the quarter resulting in an operating margin for the segment of 26.4 percent. The rebuilt Joliet facility began a soft start in mid-November, and we anticipate that this facility will be in full production mode by February 2014.

Based upon the evaluation of information currently available to management, we are revising our fiscal year 2014 guidance for revenues to be in the range of $760 to $770 million. Our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $2.30 and $2.40 per diluted share. Our guidance reflects the acquisition of WSI during the last eleven months of fiscal 2014.

Tom Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, commented, "While we are not satisfied with our third quarter fiscal 2014 performance, we continue to see progress in our assimilation efforts at WSI and NLI, and believe that fiscal 2015 offers numerous opportunities for growth in these businesses. We continued to face headwinds in many of our served markets and some customers continued to delay deliveries on major project orders. The hard work and dedication of AZZ's employees is appreciated and offers a solid platform for the future. I am optimistic about our future as we take our strong product, service and technology offerings to new geographies, while expanding their penetration in existing markets. While we continue to control SG&A expenses, we are investing in expanding our international market presence and leveraging sales resources across our array of Electrical and Industrial businesses. While we expect our markets to remain sluggish during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we are confident of our opportunities in fiscal 2015 and beyond."

AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10038188, or for 30 days at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm.

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



AZZ incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)





Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

November 30,
2013

November 30,
2012

November 30,
2013

November 30,
2012

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)








Net sales
$197,755

$149,675

$570,712

$430,203
Costs and Expenses:







Cost of Sales
144,395

104,672

410,732

304,022
Selling, General and Administrative
28,113

17,895

80,978

49,019
Interest Expense
4,615

3,234

13,744

9,802
Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or
Insurance Settlement of Property,
Plant and Equipment
(7,373)

157

(8,256)

(5,794)
Other (Income)
93

(454)

(3,617)

(700)

$169,843

$125,504

$493,581

$356,349








Income before income taxes
27,912

24,171

77,131

73,854
Income Tax Expense
9,467

8,807

27,776

26,631
Net income
$18,445

$15,364

$49,355

$47,223
Net income per share







Basic
$0.72

$0.61

$1.94

$1.87
Diluted
$0.72

$0.60

$1.92

$1.85
Diluted average shares outstanding
25,720

25,603

25,683

25,537




Segment Reporting
(in thousands)







Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended



November 30,
2013

November 30,
2012

November 30,
2013

November 30,
2012



(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)










Net Sales:









Electrical and Industrial Products
$112,035

$60,421

$312,635

$171,633


Galvanizing Services
85,720

89,254

258,077

258,570



$197,755

$149,675

$570,712

$430,203












Segment Operating Income :









Electrical and Industrial Products
$11,853

$8,952

$35,633

$25,087


Galvanizing Services
21,316

24,449

73,260

70,631


Total Segment Operating Income
$33,169

$33,401

$108,893

$95,718




Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)




November 30, 2013
February 28, 2013

(unaudited)
(audited)



Assets:


Current assets
$324,429
$262,432
Net property, plant and equipment
198,103
154,476
Other assets, net
466,643
277,297
Total assets
$989,175
$694,205



Liabilities and shareholders' equity:


Current liabilities
$146,552
$118,899
Long term debt due after one year
416,643
196,429
Other liabilities
51,484
44,943
Shareholders' equity
374,496
333,934
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$989,175
$694,205








Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)


Nine Months Ended

November 30, 2013

November 30, 2012

(unaudited)

(unaudited)




Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$94,614

$66,586
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(309,740)

(133,602)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
210,466

(26,807)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
10

26
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
($4,650)

($93,797)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
55,597

143,303
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$50,947

$49,506








AZZ incorporated

Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earning and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies , which provides a more complete understanding of the Company's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following table provides a reconciliation for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 between net income and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings and adjusted per share, respectively, which are shown net of tax (dollars in thousands, except per share data):





Three Months Ended November 30,


2013

2012


(in thousands)



Per Diluted
Share


Per Diluted
Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$18,445
$0.72

$15,364
$0.60







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

888
0.03

638
0.02
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds


-

-


-

-
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Property Insurance Proceeds


(4,868)

(0.19)


-

-
Law Suit Settlement

-
-

-
-
Acquisition Related Expenditures

766
0.03

280
0.02







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share


$15,231

$0.59


$16,282

$0.64




Nine Months Ended November 30,


2013

2012


(in thousands)



Per Diluted
Share


Per Diluted
Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$49,355
$1.92

$47,223
$1.85







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

1,898
0.07

1,734
0.07
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds


(1,713)

(0.07)


-

-
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Property Insurance Proceeds


(5,237)

(0.20)


(3,836)

(0.16)
Law Suit Settlement

(2,688)
(0.10)

-
-
Acquisition Related Expenditures

2,781
0.11

663
0.03







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share


$44,396

$1.73


$45,784

$1.79


Contact:
Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



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Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com

AZZ incorporated Reports the Death of Mr. David H. Dingus, President and Chief Executive Officer

AZZ incorporated Mourning Loss of David Dingus; Dana Perry to Assume Duties of President and Chief Executive Officer on Interim Basis

PR NewswirePress Release: AZZ incorporated – Mon, Oct 28, 2013 4:01 PM EDT..

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ) today announced with great sadness the death of Mr. David H. Dingus, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dingus died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27 from medical complications related to pancreatic cancer. Mr. Dingus has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AZZ incorporated since 2001 and as a member of the Board of Directors of AZZ incorporated since 1999.

Kevern Joyce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AZZ incorporated, said "The entire AZZ family is saddened by the news of David's death. We grieve David's passing and send our deepest condolences to his family."

The duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer of AZZ incorporated will be assumed on an interim basis by Mr. Dana Perry, the current Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of AZZ incorporated until AZZ's board of directors appoints a successor to serve in such office on a long-term basis.

AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Contact:

Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO



AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095



Internet: www.azz.com






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AZZ incorporated Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Year-To-Date of Fiscal Year 2014, and Declares Cash Dividend
PR NewswirePress Release: AZZ incorporated – 4 hours ago
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ incorporated (AZZ), a global provider of electrical products and services and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced unaudited financial results for the three and six-month periods ended August 31, 2013. Revenues for the second quarter were $189.8 million compared to $153.4 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 24 percent. Net income for the second quarter was $16.4 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.9 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, in last year's second fiscal quarter.
For the six-month period, the Company reported revenues of $373 million compared to $280.5 million for the comparable period last year, an increase of 33 percent. Net income for the six months was $30.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to $31.9 million, or $1.25 per diluted share in the comparable period of last year.
Non-recurring expenses and income items recorded during the second quarter are related to the fire at our Joliet facility. While we expect to receive substantial additional insurance proceeds under our insurance policy in the future, the ultimate amount that we collect has not yet been determined. Any future recoveries under this policy will be recognized in the period in which proceeds are approved by our insurance carrier. Included with the financial tables is a reconciliation of these non-recurring items for the compared periods.
Our E&I products backlog at the end of our second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $211.4 million, compared to $213.1 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and $221.7 million on February 28, 2013. Incoming orders for the second quarter were $180.7 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $189.7 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 96 percent. Of our E&I products backlog of $211.4 million, 35 percent is to be delivered outside of the U.S.
Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 were $104.1 million as compared to $66.5 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 57 percent. Operating income for the segment increased 15 percent to $10.7 million compared to $9.3 million in the same period last year. Operating margins for the second quarter were 10.3 percent for the quarter as compared to 14 percent in the prior year period. NLI, acquired June 1, 2012 and WSI, acquired April 1, 2013, contributed $55.6 million in revenues and $1.7 million in operating income. Excluding NLI and WSI, margins for the quarter would have been 18.6 percent. For the first six months of fiscal 2014, revenues increased 80 percent to $200.6 million and operating income increased 47 percent to $23.8 million compared to $111.2 million and $16.1 million respectively, for the first six months of the prior year. Operating margins for the first six months were 11.9 percent as compared to 14.5 percent in the prior year period. NLI, acquired June 1, 2012 and WSI, acquired April 1, 2013, contributed $114.6 million in revenues and $9.2 million in operating income. Excluding NLI and WSI, year to date margins would have been 16.9 percent.
Revenues for the Company's Galvanizing Service Segment for the second quarter were $85.6 million, compared to the $86.9 million in the same period last year. Operating income was $26.2 million as compared to $23.5 million in the prior period, an increase of 11 percent. Operating margins for the second quarter were 30.6 percent, compared to 27 percent in the same period last year. For the first six months of fiscal 2014, revenues increased 2 percent to $172.4 million and operating income increased 12 percent to $51.9 million compared to $169.3 million and $46.2 million respectively, for the first six months of the prior year. Year to date operating margins were 30 percent compared to 27 percent in the prior year period. The Galvanizing Service Segment recorded net non-operating income and expense items during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 in the amount of $1.9 million resulting from the fire at the Joliet galvanizing facility. The losses at the Joliet facility are expected to continue to be offset with insurance proceeds for business interruption in future quarters, once the claim is settled. Pro forma operating income without the non-operating items would have been $24.4 million for the quarter resulting in an operating margin for the segment of 28.4 percent. The Joliet facility is expected to re-open in October 2013.
David H. Dingus, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, commented, "Despite the continued sluggish economic conditions in our served markets, combined with significant project delays, we anticipate that the net earnings for fiscal 2014 will reflect an improvement over fiscal 2013. We continue to face headwinds in both our operating segments in fiscal 2014 tied to the deferral of capital and maintenance spending by our customers. With the acquisitions of both WSI and NLI, we have reoriented our business to capture benefits from maintenance spending on existing infrastructure required in the power generation, oil & gas and industrial markets. Our businesses are well positioned to capture a meaningful share of this spending which we expect to occur in fiscal 2015. We remain very bullish on our opportunities and look forward to seeing those come to fruition in fiscal 2015 and beyond."
Based upon the evaluation of information currently available to management, we are revising our fiscal year 2014 guidance for revenues to be in the range of $780 to $810 million. The continuing delay in new construction for domestic and international nuclear power projects and the delayed start for the petrochemical renaissance in the Gulf Coast have resulted in a significant portion of our backlog in the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services segment, as well as projected volume in the Galvanizing segment, to move out of the second half of this fiscal year. Our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $2.45 and $2.65 per diluted share. Our guidance reflects the acquisition of WSI during the last eleven months of fiscal 2014. Our third quarter guidance for revenues will be in the range of $210 million to $230 million and our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $0.65 to $0.75 per diluted share. The guidance does not reflect any additional gains which may be realized from the insurance settlement associated with the fire loss at the Company's Joliet facility. Any gains will be recognized in the period in which it is received.
Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting, declared a 14 cent per share cash dividend on the Company's common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid at the close of business on October 25, 2013, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2013.
AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Friday, September 27, 2013. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10033514, or for 30 days at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm.
AZZ incorporated is a global provider of specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distributions, and industrial markets as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.
Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
---Financial tables on the following page---

AZZ incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)






Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 31, 2013

August 31, 2012

August 31, 2013

August 31, 2012

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)








Net sales
$189,782

$153,385

$372,957

$280,528
Costs and Expenses:







Cost of Sales
133,877

110,073

266,337

199,351
Selling, General and Administrative
26,179

15,768

52,865

31,124
Interest Expense
4,651

3,228

9,129

6,568
Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or
Insurance Settlement of Property,
Plant and Equipment


(859)

17

(883)

(5,952)
Other (Income)
117

(294)

(3,710)

(246)

$163,965

$128,792

$323,738

$230,845








Income before income taxes
25,817

24,593

49,219

49,683
Income Tax Expense
9,454

8,720

18,309

17,824
Net income
$16,363

$15,873

$30,910

$31,859
Net income per share







Basic
$0.64

$0.63

$1.21

$1.26
Diluted
$0.64

$0.62

$1.20

$1.25
Diluted average shares outstanding
25,664

25,509

25,665

25,481


Segment Reporting
(in thousands)







Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended



August 31, 2013

August 31, 2012

August 31, 2013

August 31, 2012



(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)










Net Sales:









Electrical and Industrial Products
$104,134

$66,530

$200,600

$111,212


Galvanizing Services
85,648

86,855

172,357

169,316



$189,782

$153,385

$372,957

$280,528












Segment Operating Income :









Electrical and Industrial Products
$10,733

$9,339

$23,781

$16,135


Galvanizing Services
26,245

23,549

51,943

46,182


Total Segment Operating Income
$36,978

$32,888

$75,724

$62,317



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in thousands)


August 31, 2013
February 28, 2013

(unaudited)
(audited)



Assets:


Current assets
$318,683
$262,432
Net property, plant and equipment
193,265
154,476
Other assets, net
471,868
277,297
Total assets
$983,816
$694,205



Liabilities and shareholders' equity:


Current liabilities
$139,004
$118,899
Long term debt due after one year
434,455
196,429
Other liabilities
52,031
44,943
Shareholders' equity
358,326
333,934
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$983,816
$694,205







Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)



Six Months Ended

August 31, 2013
August 31, 2012

(unaudited)
(unaudited)



Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$55,183
$30,165
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
($298,661)
($81,109)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$229,950
($23,664)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
($86)
$ 21
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
($13,614)
($74,587)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
$55,598
$143,303
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$41,984
$68,716




AZZ incorporated
Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earning and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies , which provides a more complete understanding of the Company's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The following table provides a reconciliation for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 between net income and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings and adjusted per share, respectively, which are shown net of tax (dollars in thousands, except per share data):




Three Months Ended August 31,


2013

2012



(in thousands)




Per Diluted Share


Per Diluted Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$16,363
$0.64

$15,873
$0.62







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

$524
$0.02

$764
$0.03
Law Suit Settlement

-
-

-
-
Acquisition Related Expenditures

$8
$0.00

$48
$0.00
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Insurance Proceeds


$(519)

$ (0.02)


-

-
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds


$(1,697)

$(0.07)


-

-







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share


$14,679

$0.57


$16,685

$0.65



Six Months Ended August 31,


2013

2012



(in thousands)




Per Diluted Share


Per Diluted Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share

$30,910
$1.20

$31,859
$1.25







Adjustments (net of tax)













Joliet Facility Fire Operating Loss

$1,019
$0.04

$1,095
$0.04
Law Suit Settlement

$(2,637)
$(0.10)

-
-
Acquisition Related Expenditures

$2,001
$0.08

$430
$0.02
Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Insurance Proceeds


$(514)

$ (0.02)


$(3,847)

$(0.15)
Joliet Facility Fire-Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds


$(1,682)

$(0.07)


-

-







Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share


$29,097

$1.13


$29,537

$1.16
Non-GAAP Disclosure
In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with GAAP the Company provides historical non-GAAP financial information. Management believes that presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of the Company's operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's business that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.
Contact:
Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO

AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095

Internet: www.azz.com



Lytham Partners 602-889-9700

Joe Dorame or Robert Blum

Internet: www.lythampartners.com

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AZZ


Another earnings short-squeeze prospect is electrical equipment and components maker AZZ (AZZ), which is set to release numbers on Friday before the market open. Wall Street analysts, on average, expect AZZ to report revenue of $202.83 million on earnings of 66 cents per share.



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The current short interest as a percentage of the float for AZZ sits at 2.9%. That means that out of the 24.47 million shares in the tradable float, 696,000 shares are sold short by the bears. If the bulls get the earnings news they're looking for, then shares of AZZ could spike sharply higher post-earnings as the bears look to cover some of their bets.

From a technical perspective, AZZ is currently trending above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which is bullish. This stock has been uptrending strong for the last three months, with shares moving higher from its low of $34.61 to its recent high of $44.69 a share. During that uptrend, shares of AZZ have been making mostly higher lows and higher highs, which is bullish technical price action. That move has now pushed shares of AZZ within range of triggering a near-term breakout trade post-earnings.

If you're bullish on AZZ, then I would wait until after its report and look for long-biased trades if this stock manages to break out above some near-term overhead resistance at $44.69 a share with high volume. Look for volume on that move that hits near or above its three-month average action of 229,856 shares. If that breakout triggers, the AZZ will set up to re-test or possibly take out its 52-week high at $49.10 a share. Any high-volume move above that level will then give AZZ a chance to trend north of $50 a share.

I would simply avoid AZZ or look for short-biased trades if after earnings it fails to trigger that breakout and then drops back below its 200-day at $41.10 a share with high volume. If we get that move, then AZZ will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major support levels at its 50-day of $38.70 a share to $36 to $35 a share.

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 28, 2013 /-- AZZ incorporated ( AZZ), (the "Company" or "AZZ") a manufacturer and provider of electrical services and products and a provider of galvanizing services, today announced unaudited financial results for the three month period ended May 31, 2013. Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 were $183.2 million compared to $127.1 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 44 percent. Net income for the first quarter was $14.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to net income of $16 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in last year's first fiscal quarter.

The non-recurring items in the current quarter were significant. These non-recurring items included the continued losses related to the fire of our Joliet facility, income related to a favorable settlement of a law suit and significant expenditures associated with recent acquisitions. During the prior year first quarter, we also recorded non-recurring items for the gain from insurance proceeds related to the fire at the Joliet facility and costs related to our prior year acquisitions. Adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 without these non-recurring items would have been $0.56 per diluted share compared to $0.51, for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 reflecting a year over year improvement of 10 percent. Included with the financial tables is a reconciliation of these non-recurring items.

Backlog at the end of our first quarter was $219.6 million which compares to our backlog at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 of $221.7 million. Incoming orders for the first quarter were $181.1 million while shipments for the quarter totaled $183.2 million, resulting in a book to ship ratio of 99 percent. Of the $219.6 million in backlog, 35 percent of it is to be delivered outside of the U.S.

Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 were $96.5 million as compared to $44.7 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of 116 percent. NLI, acquired June 1, 2012, and Aquilex SRO acquired on April 1, 2013, contributed $59 million of this increase. Operating income for the segment increased 91 percent to $13 million compared to $6.8 million in the same period last year. NLI and Aquilex SRO contributed $7.5 million to operating income for the three month period ending May 31, 2013. Operating margins for the first quarter were 13.5 percent for the quarter as compared to 15.3 percent in the prior year period.

Revenues for the Company's Galvanizing Service Segment for the first quarter were $86.7 million, compared to the $82.5 million in the same period last year, an increase of 5 percent. Operating income was $25.7 million as compared to $22.6 million in the prior period, an increase of 13.5 percent. Operating margins for the first quarter were 29.6 percent, compared to 27.4 percent in the same period last year. The Galvanizing Service Segment recorded net non-operating income and expense items during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 in the amount of $3.4 million due to the favorable settlement of a lawsuit in the amount of $4.2 million which was partially offset by $0.8 million resulting from the fire at the Joliet galvanizing facility. The losses at the Joliet facility are expected to be partially reimbursed upon final settlement of our business interruption insurance claim. Pro forma operating income without these non-recurring items would have been $22.3 million for the quarter resulting in an operating margin for the segment of 25.7 percent.

David H. Dingus, president and chief executive officer of AZZ incorporated, commented, "AZZ continues to demonstrate our commitment to growth through acquisitions and has strengthened our position globally, especially in the power generation and petrochemical markets. We are excited about our growth opportunities with the addition of a service offering to our portfolio, following the Aquilex SRO acquisition."

Additionally, the Company announced that the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting, declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend on the Company's common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid at the close of business on July 26, 2013, to shareholders of record on July 12, 2013.

Based upon the evaluation of information currently available to management, we are maintaining our fiscal year 2014 guidance for revenues to be in the range of $825 to $900 million. Our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $2.65 and $2.95 per diluted share. Our guidance reflects the acquisition of Aquilex SRO during the last eleven months of fiscal 2014. Due to the increased seasonal trends associated with the acquisition of Aquilex SRO, we are issuing quarterly guidance for the balance of fiscal 2014. Our second quarter guidance for revenues will be in the range of $195 million to $210 million and our earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.70 per diluted share. The guidance does not reflect any additional gains which may be realized from the insurance settlement associated with the fire loss at the Company's Joliet facility. Any gains will be recognized in the period in which it is received.

At the regularly scheduled Board meeting on June 27, 2013, David H. Dingus, President and CEO of the Company informed the Board of his desire and intent to retire, due to health issues, from his current positions, effective March 1, 2014. The Board of Directors accepted the decision of Mr. Dingus. The Board has appointed a succession committee and will immediately commence a nationwide search to succeed Mr. Dingus. The search will encompass both internal and external candidates. Mr. Dingus advised the Board of his desire to remain an active member of the Board should he be duly re-elected at the Company's upcoming Annual Shareholders meeting. The Board extends to Mr. Dingus best wishes for a wonderful and well deserved retirement and expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation for all the accomplishments of the Company under the leadership of Mr. Dingus. Mr. Dingus joined the Company in September 1998 and has been CEO since 2001.

AZZ incorporated will conduct a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 at 11:00 A.M. ET on Friday, June 28, 2013. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 317-6789 or (412) 317-6789 (international). The call will be web cast via the Internet at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm. A replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), confirmation #10030002 or for 30 days at www.azz.com/azzinvest.htm.

AZZ incorporated is a specialty electrical service and equipment manufacturer serving the global markets of power generation, transmission and distribution and industrial, as well as a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North American steel fabrication market.

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer request delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Contact:

Dana Perry, Senior Vice President – Finance and CFO



AZZ incorporated 817-810-0095



Internet: www.azz.com






Lytham Partners 602-889-9700



Joe Dorame or Robert Blum



Internet: www.lythampartners.com



---Financial tables on the following page---





AZZ incorporated



Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in thousands except per share amounts)







Three Months Ended May 31,



2013


2012



(unaudited)


(unaudited)







Net sales

$183,175


$127,143


Costs and Expenses:





Cost of Sales

132,459


89,278


Selling, General and Administrative

26,687


15,356


Interest Expense

4,478


3,340


Net (Gain) Loss on Sales or Insurance Settlement of

Property, Plant and Equipment

(23)


(5,969)


Other (Income)

(3,828)


48



$159,773


$102,053







Income before income taxes

$23,402


$25,090


Income Tax Expense

8,855


9,104


Net income

$14,547


$15,986


Net income per share*





Basic

$0.57


$0.63


Diluted

$0.57


$0.63


Diluted average shares outstanding

25,665


25,463











Segment Reporting

(in thousands)








Three Months Ended May 31,





2013


2012





(unaudited)


(unaudited)







Net Sales:







Electrical and Industrial Products


$96,466


$44,682



Galvanizing Services


86,709


82,461





$183,175


$127,143










Segment Operating Income:







Electrical and Industrial Products


$13,048


$6,838



Galvanizing Services


25,699


22,633



Total Segment Operating Income


$38,747


$29,471










AZZ incorporated



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(in thousands)








May 31, 2013


February 29, 2012



(unaudited)


(audited)







Assets:





Current assets

$320,979


$262,432


Net property, plant and equipment

187,766


154,476


Other assets, net

473,159


277,297


Total assets

$981,904


$694,205







Liabilities and shareholders' equity:





Current liabilities

$149,190


$118,900


Long term debt due after one year

435,393


196,429


Long term accrued liability due after one year

8,910


8,539


Other liabilities

42,083


36,403


Shareholders' equity

346,328


333,934


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$981,904


$694,205



















Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(in thousands)








Three Months Ended May 31,



2013


2012



(unaudited)


(unaudited)







Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$39,879


$16,224


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(288,179)


($3,480)


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

234,382


($16,837)


Net cash provided by (used in) effect of exchange rate

(45)


$108


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(13,963)


($3,985)


Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

55,598


$143,303


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$41,635


$139,318








AZZ incorporated

Non-GAAP Disclosure
Adjusted Earning and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies , which provides a more complete understanding of the Company's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following table provides a reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 between net income attributable to the Company and diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted earnings and adjusted per share, respectively, which are shown net of tax (dollars in thousands, except per share data):





Three Months Ended May 31,




2013


2012






$

Per Diluted Share




$

Per Diluted Share


Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to AZZ incorporated


$14,457

$0.57


$15,986

$0.63










Adjustments (net of tax)
















Joliet Facility Fire


$495

$0.02


$334

$0.01


Law Suit Settlement


$(2,611)

$(0.10)


$-

$ -


Acquisition Related Expenditures


$1,981

$0.07


$381

$0.02


Joliet Facility Fire-Gain from Insurance Proceeds




$-



$ -




$(3,823)



$(0.15)










Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share




$14,322



$0.56




$12,878



$0.51



Non-GAAP Disclosure

In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with GAAP the Company provides historical non-GAAP financial information. Management believes that presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of the Company's operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's business that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.

Management provides non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of the Company's GAAP consolidated financial statements. Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, its financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.