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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. has announced the acquisition of Sequa Corporation's Precoat Metals division for approximately $1.28 billion, which adjusts to $1.13 billion after tax benefits. Precoat, the leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America, generated $700 million in revenue and $137 million in adjusted EBITDA for 2021. The acquisition aligns with AZZ's strategy to enhance its metal coatings offering, expecting to be accretive to earnings in the first year. AZZ also raised its fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $890 million to $910 million.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) announced its agreement to acquire DAAM Galvanizing Co. Ltd., a leading hot-dip galvanizing company in Canada. DAAM has a 60-year reputation for quality and safety. The acquisition is expected to enhance AZZ’s metal coating operations, increasing its galvanizing network to 42 sites across North America. AZZ anticipates the acquisition will be accretive to earnings within the first year. The integration will expand AZZ's geographical coverage in Canada, with investments in Calgary to support customers.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing and metal coating solutions, will present at the Sidoti Winter Virtual Investor Conference on January 20, 2022, at 10:45 a.m. ET. CFO Philip Schlom and SVP David Nark will represent the company. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's Investor Relations page. The company is also hosting virtual one-on-one meetings during the event, with interested investors encouraged to reach out for arrangements.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) announced a third-quarter cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on February 8, 2022, to shareholders on record by January 25, 2022. The company is committed to enhancing shareholder value, with dividends reviewed individually. AZZ provides metal coating solutions, welding solutions, and specialty electrical equipment for various markets, including power generation and industrial sectors. The company remains focused on operational results and financial conditions while acknowledging potential risks from market fluctuations and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
AZZ Inc. reported its third-quarter fiscal 2022 results, showing a 2.3% year-over-year sales growth to $231.7 million. Net income reached $21.1 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, reflecting an 11.8% increase in diluted EPS. The Metal Coatings segment thrived, with sales of $133.4 million, up 15.4%. However, the Infrastructure Solutions segment faced challenges, reporting a 11.4% sales decline to $98.4 million. AZZ reaffirmed its annual sales guidance between $865 million and $925 million.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) has announced the acquisition of Steel Creek Galvanizing Company, located in Blacksburg, South Carolina. The deal aims to enhance AZZ's galvanizing capabilities in the Southeast, increasing its total operations to 40 galvanizing plants across North America. The new facility features one of the largest galvanizing kettles in the U.S., supporting large steel structures for critical infrastructure. AZZ anticipates the acquisition will be accretive to earnings within the first year, strengthening its market position and expanding its customer service footprint.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leader in galvanizing and metal coating solutions, will hold a conference call to discuss its third-quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results on January 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The press release detailing the financial results will be issued before the market opens on the same day. AZZ serves diverse markets including power generation and industrial sectors, providing vital infrastructure solutions.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a leader in galvanizing and metal coating solutions, announced its participation in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference on November 17, 2021, at 4:45 p.m. ET. CFO Philip Schlom and SVP David Nark will present at the event in Dallas, Texas. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast on AZZ's Investor Relations page and the conference website. Investors can arrange one-on-one meetings with management during the event. The IDEAS conferences aim to connect quality companies with investment professionals.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of metal coating services and welding solutions, will present at the Baird 2021 Global Industrial Conference on November 10, 2021, at 4:20 p.m. ET. The conference runs from November 9-11, 2021, offering a platform for over 275 corporations across various sectors. Management will also hold virtual one-on-one meetings on November 10. Investors can contact Baird or Lytham Partners for meeting arrangements. AZZ Inc. specializes in galvanizing, metal coatings, and engineered services across diverse markets including power generation and industrial sectors.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) has launched its first Environmental, Social Responsibility, and Governance Report, highlighting its commitment to sustainable business practices. The report, prepared per GRI and SASB standards, details the company’s actions over the past 18 months, including forming a Sustainability Council, enhancing governance policies, and implementing an environmental data management system. CEO Tom Ferguson emphasized the long-term value of integrating sustainability into their strategy, while Chairman Daniel Feehan reaffirmed the board’s commitment to overseeing ESG risks and opportunities.
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