AZZ Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Term Loan B Refinancing in Leverage-Neutral Transaction

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AZZ Inc. successfully repriced its existing $1.03 billion Term Loan B, reducing the interest rate margin by 50 basis points to SOFR + 375 basis points. The Credit Spread Adjustment (CSA) of 10 basis points was also removed, resulting in annual interest savings of over $5 million. The company aims to lower its net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio to 3.0 times or lower by 2024.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced the successful repricing of AZZ's existing $1.03 billion Term Loan B due May 13, 2029. The repricing reduces the interest rate margin on the Term Loan B by 50 basis points to SOFR + 375 basis points and successfully removed the Credit Spread Adjustment (CSA) of 10 basis points resulting in annual interest savings of over $5 million per year.

Philip Schlom, Chief Financial Officer commented, "We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our Term Loan B refinancing. We achieved a 50-basis point reduction in our Term Loan B borrowing rate and removed the CSA, an additional savings of 10 basis points, with no change to our leverage, covenants, or maturity date. Since acquiring Precoat Metals in May 2022, we have reduced both the principal and interest rate on our Term Loan B as we continue to take a disciplined approach to lowering our net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio to 3.0 times or lower in calendar year 2024."

About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life. 

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Investor Relations and Company Contact:
David Nark, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Investor Relations
AZZ Inc.
(817) 810-0095
www.azz.com

Investor Contact:
Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper
Three Part Advisors
(214) 616-2207
www.threepa.com

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FAQ

What did AZZ Inc. announce?

AZZ Inc. announced the successful repricing of its existing $1.03 billion Term Loan B.

What is the new interest rate margin on the Term Loan B?

The interest rate margin on the Term Loan B has been reduced by 50 basis points to SOFR + 375 basis points.

What was the impact of the repricing on annual interest savings?

The repricing resulted in annual interest savings of over $5 million.

What is the company's target net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio?

The company aims to achieve a net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio of 3.0 times or lower by 2024.