AZZ Inc. Announces Successful Repricing of its Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit

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AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), North America's leading provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, has successfully completed the repricing of its $400 million Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit. The repricing brings significant reductions in various financial terms:

• Interest rate margin decreased from 275-350 basis points to 175-275 basis points
• Commitment Fee reduced from 25-37.5 basis points to 20-30 basis points
• Letter of Credit Fees lowered from 425 basis points to 175-275 basis points

All adjustments are subject to leverage ratio step-downs. According to CFO Jason Crawford, this repricing will result in substantially lower interest costs through the facility's maturity.

Positive

• Significant reduction in interest rate margin by 100-75 basis points
• Decreased commitment fees by 5-7.5 basis points
• Substantial reduction in Letter of Credit Fees by up to 250 basis points
• Lower overall interest costs through facility maturity

Negative

• None.

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced the completion of repricing its $400 million Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit. The repricing decreased the interest rate margin applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans from margins ranging from 275 basis points to 350 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs) to margins ranging from 175 basis points to 275 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs); (b) reduced the Commitment Fee applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans from fees ranging from 25 basis points to 37.5 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs) to fees ranging from 20 basis points to 30 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs); and (c) reduced the Letter of Credit Fees from 425 basis points to fees ranging from 175 basis points to 275 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs).

Jason Crawford, Chief Financial Officer commented, "We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our revolver repricing. The repricing will result in significantly lower interest costs through the maturity of the facility and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to interest expense reduction."

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

How much did AZZ reduce its interest rate margin in the March 2025 credit facility repricing?

AZZ reduced its interest rate margin from 275-350 basis points to 175-275 basis points, representing a reduction of 100-75 basis points.

What is the size of AZZ's repriced revolving credit facility in 2025?

AZZ's repriced revolving credit facility is $400 million.

How much did AZZ reduce its Letter of Credit Fees in the March 2025 repricing?

AZZ reduced Letter of Credit Fees from 425 basis points to 175-275 basis points, a reduction of up to 250 basis points.

What are the new commitment fee ranges for AZZ's revolving credit facility?

The new commitment fees range from 20 to 30 basis points, down from 25 to 37.5 basis points.