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AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) is a prominent provider of specialty electrical equipment and services to global power generation, industrial, transmission, and distribution markets. The company also leads in hot-dip galvanizing services for the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ operates through two primary business segments: the Energy segment and the Galvanizing segment.
Within the Energy segment, AZZ offers a diverse product portfolio, including custom switchgear, electrical enclosures, medium and high voltage ducts, hazardous and specialty lighting, and tubular products. The company is also a leading third-party supplier of safety-related equipment to the nuclear industry and provides specialized repair and overhaul solutions to industrial and utility markets worldwide.
The Galvanizing segment provides metal coating solutions to protect against corrosion. These services include hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and plating. The Precoat Metals segment offers aesthetic and corrosion-resistant coatings for steel and aluminum coils, further cementing AZZ's position as a comprehensive metal coatings provider.
Recently, AZZ announced the successful repricing of its $980 million Term Loan B, reducing the interest rate margin and resulting in significant annual interest savings. This financial maneuver is part of AZZ's disciplined approach to lowering its net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio, with a target of 3.0 times or lower by 2024.
The company also announced the retirement of its CFO, Philip Schlom, and the appointment of Jason Crawford as the new CFO. Under Schlom's tenure, AZZ strengthened its financial and compliance functions, contributing to the company's strategic transformation. Crawford brings over 20 years of experience in finance and has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions.
Additionally, AZZ declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend, reflecting its commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The company continues to focus on organic growth, particularly within its Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals segments, aiming to grow market share and maintain superior customer service and operational excellence.
AZZ is also committed to sustainability, providing unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products, and infrastructure essential to everyday life.
For those interested, AZZ will conduct a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024. Investors can access the call via the company's Investor Relations page or through specified phone numbers.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) reported strong financial results for the fiscal year 2025 first quarter ending May 31, 2024. The company recorded total sales of $413.2 million, a 5.7% increase year-over-year. Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals segments saw sales increase by 4.7% and 6.5%, respectively. Net income was $39.6 million, up 38.8%, while adjusted net income was $44.0 million, up 31.9%. The adjusted diluted EPS rose 28.1% to $1.46. EBITDA increased to $94.1 million, representing 22.8% of sales.
Cash flow from operations was $71.9 million, allowing for a debt reduction of $25 million. The company completed a secondary public offering for $308.7 million, using the proceeds to redeem Series A Preferred Stock, avoiding $14.4 million in future annual preferred dividends. FY2025 guidance remains unchanged, with expected sales between $1.525 and $1.625 billion and an adjusted diluted EPS of $4.50 to $5.00.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) announced a first quarter cash dividend of $0.17 per share for fiscal year 2025. The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders recorded as of July 10, 2024. This move underscores AZZ's ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value through consistent dividend payments. The company, known for its hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, aims to maintain regular quarterly dividends, though future payments will be determined based on various factors including financial performance, business outlook, and operating results.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leading provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, announced it will review its first-quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on July 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET via a conference call. The results will be released after market close on July 10, 2024. Interested parties can join the call by dialing specified numbers or access the webcast on the company's Investor Relations page. A replay will be available until July 18, 2024, or for 12 months on the website. AZZ Inc. offers sustainable metal coating solutions across various markets, enhancing the durability and aesthetics of critical infrastructure.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leader in hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, announced the appointment of Jason Crawford as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective June 3, 2024. Crawford has over 20 years of senior-level accounting and finance experience, notably with Boston Scientific and Precoat Metals. He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA in Accounting from the University of Abertay, Scotland. The former CFO, Philip Schlom, will remain as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. CEO Tom Ferguson praised Crawford's finance acumen and experience, emphasizing the importance of internal career development at AZZ.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leader in hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, has announced the participation of David Nark, Senior VP of Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations, in two key conferences in June 2024.
The first event, the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference, will take place on June 4-5, 2024, at The InterContinental Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, where AZZ will host one-on-one meetings on June 4.
The second event is the 14th Annual East Coast IDEAS Conference, set for June 12-13, 2024, at Jay Conference – Bryant Park in New York City, New York. AZZ will present at 2:45 pm Eastern on June 13, 2024, followed by one-on-one meetings.
Interested investors can schedule meetings by contacting Sandy Martin or Phillip Kupper with Three Part Advisors.
AZZ Inc. announced its participation in the Oppenheimer 19th Annual Industrial Growth Conference and B. Riley Financial 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference in May 2024. David Nark, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations will represent the company. The Oppenheimer conference will be held from May 6-9, 2024, while the B. Riley conference will take place on May 22-23, 2024.
AZZ Inc. announced the closing of a public offering of 4.6 million shares of common stock, generating gross proceeds of $322 million. The offering included the full exercise of the underwriters' option to buy an additional 600,000 shares. The net proceeds will be used to redeem the Company's 6.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.