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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
  
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2016
OR 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-12777
 
AZZ Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
TEXAS
 
75-0948250
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
One Museum Place, Suite 500
 
 
3100 West 7th Street
 
 
Fort Worth, Texas
 
76107
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(817) 810-0095
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 
Large accelerated filer
  
ý
  
Accelerated filer
  
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
  
¨
  
Smaller Reporting Company
  
¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 
Title of each class:
 
Outstanding at August 31, 2016:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share
 
26,009,508


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AZZ Inc.
INDEX

 
 
PAGE
NO.
PART I.
 
Item 1.
 
 
Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II.
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.         Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
8/31/2016
 
2/29/2016
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
15,914

 
$
40,191

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $340 as of August 31, 2016 and $264 as of February 29, 2016)
 
137,017

 
131,416

Inventories:
 
 
 
 
Raw material
 
72,055

 
66,548

Work-in-process
 
41,773

 
28,539

Finished goods
 
7,497

 
7,048

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
27,727

 
32,287

Deferred income taxes
 
248

 
200

Prepaid expenses and other
 
6,182

 
3,105

Total current assets
 
308,413

 
309,334

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
224,001

 
226,333

Goodwill
 
306,031

 
292,527

Intangibles and other assets, net
 
153,289

 
153,816

 
 
$
991,734

 
$
982,010

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
50,300

 
$
46,748

Income tax payable
 
4,070

 
2,697

Accrued salaries and wages
 
18,030

 
30,473

Other accrued liabilities
 
22,145

 
20,406

Customer advance payments
 
20,862

 
15,652

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
12,531

 
9,237

Debt due within one year
 
21,317

 
23,192

Total current liabilities
 
149,255

 
148,405

Debt due after one year, net
 
280,058

 
302,429

Deferred income taxes
 
51,566

 
49,960

Total liabilities
 
480,879

 
500,794

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $1 Par Value, Shares Authorized 100,000; 26,009 Shares at August 31, 2016 and 25,874 Shares at February 29, 2016
 
26,009

 
25,874

Capital in excess of par value
 
38,697

 
35,148

Retained earnings
 
474,053

 
450,754

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(27,904
)
 
(30,560
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
510,855

 
481,216

 
 
$
991,734

 
$
982,010

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
(Unaudited)
Net sales
 
$
195,045

 
$
214,246

 
$
437,712

 
$
443,134

Cost of sales
 
153,159

 
160,741

 
332,499

 
330,325

Gross margin
 
41,886

 
53,505

 
105,213

 
112,809



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
26,997

 
27,086

 
55,816

 
53,505

Operating income
 
14,889

 
26,419

 
49,397

 
59,304

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
3,580

 
4,023

 
7,505

 
7,869

Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and insurance proceeds
 
192

 
(25
)
 
82

 
(449
)
Other (income) expense - net
 
(68
)
 
547

 
(190
)
 
855

Income before income taxes
 
11,185

 
21,874

 
42,000

 
51,029

Income tax expense
 
1,162

 
4,631

 
10,914

 
13,862

Net income
 
$
10,023

 
$
17,243

 
$
31,086

 
$
37,167

Earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.39

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.44

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.19

 
$
1.44

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
(Unaudited)
Net income
 
$
10,023

 
$
17,243

 
$
31,086

 
$
37,167

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized translation gains (losses)
 
205

 
(4,796
)
 
2,683

 
(5,160
)
Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $7, $7, $15, and $15, respectively.
 
(14
)
 
(14
)
 
(27
)
 
(27
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
191

 
(4,810
)
 
2,656

 
(5,187
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
10,214

 
$
12,433

 
$
33,742

 
$
31,980

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
(Unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
31,086

 
$
37,167

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
11

 
(473
)
Amortization and depreciation
 
25,370

 
23,125

Deferred income taxes
 
1,509

 
(1,623
)
Net loss on disposition of property, plant & equipment due to realignment
 
6,706

 
464

Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant & equipment and insurance proceeds
 
82

 
(449
)
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs
 
639

 
680

Share-based compensation expense
 
3,198

 
2,523

Effects of changes in assets & liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(3,247
)
 
(4,348
)
Inventories
 
(15,832
)
 
(511
)
Prepaid expenses and other
 
(3,040
)
 
(3,862
)
Other assets
 
141

 
(352
)
Net change in billings related to costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
8,028

 
2,183

Accounts payable
 
1,656

 
2,878

Other accrued liabilities and income taxes payable
 
(6,279
)
 
(2,545
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
50,028

 
54,857

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale or insurance settlement of property, plant, and equipment
 
320

 
668

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
 
(19,760
)
 
(21,746
)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
 
(22,679
)
 
(49,818
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(42,119
)
 
(70,896
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
Excess tax benefits (expense) from share-based compensation
 

 
(45
)
Proceeds from revolving loan
 
86,000

 
89,481

Payments on revolving loan
 
(92,000
)
 
(49,080
)
Payments on long term debt
 
(18,505
)
 
(18,036
)
Payments of dividends
 
(7,787
)
 
(7,731
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(32,292
)
 
14,589

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
106

 
(851
)
Net decrease in cash & cash equivalents
 
(24,277
)
 
(2,301
)
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
40,191

 
22,527

Cash & cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
15,914

 
$
20,226

Supplemental disclosures
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
 
$
7,230

 
$
7,480

Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
9,764

 
$
9,889

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balance at February 29, 2016
 
25,874

 
$
25,874

 
$
35,148

 
$
450,754

 
$
(30,560
)
 
$
481,216

Stock compensation
 
13

 
13

 
3,185

 

 

 
3,198

Restricted stock units
 
21

 
21

 
(523
)
 

 

 
(502
)
Stock issued for SARs
 
71

 
71

 
(295
)
 

 

 
(224
)
Employee stock purchase plan
 
30

 
30

 
1,182

 

 

 
1,212

Cash dividends paid
 

 

 

 
(7,787
)
 

 
(7,787
)
Net income
 

 

 

 
31,086

 

 
31,086

Foreign currency translation
 

 

 

 

 
2,683

 
2,683

Interest rate swap, net of $15 income tax
 

 

 

 

 
(27
)
 
(27
)
Balance at August 31, 2016
 
26,009

 
$
26,009

 
$
38,697

 
$
474,053

 
$
(27,904
)
 
$
510,855

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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AZZ Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
1.
The Company and Basis of Presentation
AZZ Inc. (“AZZ”, the “Company”, "our" or “we”) was established in 1956 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas. We are a global provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. We have two distinct operating segments: the Energy Segment and Galvanizing Segment. 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.

Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2016, which was derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K covering such period. 
Our fiscal year ends on the last day of February and is identified as the fiscal year for the calendar year in which it ends. For example, the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017 is referred to as fiscal 2017.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of August 31, 2016, the results of its operations for the three and six months ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, and cash flows for the six months ended August 31, 2016 and 2015. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” The amendment in this ASU affects all organizations that issue share-based payment awards to employees and is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for these awards, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, classification on the statement of cash flows, and allowing an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur. As permitted by ASU 2016-09, the Company elected to early adopt ASU 2016-09 in the quarter ended August 31, 2016 with an effective date of March 1, 2016. As a result of the adoption, a tax benefit of $1.3 million was recorded in the current quarter. The tax benefit was driven primarily by the exercise, during the first six months of fiscal 2017, of share-based awards issued prior to FY2014. The adoption was on a prospective basis and therefore had no impact on prior years.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Currently, debt issuance costs are recognized as deferred charges and recorded as other assets. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements." ASU 2015-15 allows an entity to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted and is to be implemented retrospectively.
Effective March 1, 2016, we adopted these standards which required the retroactive application and represented a change in accounting principle. The unamortized debt issuance costs of approximately $1.4 million associated with a portion of

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our outstanding debt , which were previously presented as a component of intangibles and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, are reflected as a reduction to the carrying liability of our outstanding debt. Debt issuance costs associated with our revolving line of credit remain classified in intangibles and other assets and continue to be charged to interest expense over the term of the agreement. As a result of this change in accounting principal, the consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2016 was adjusted as follows:

 
February 29, 2016
 
Previously Reported
Effect of Adoption of Accounting Principle
As Adjusted
 
(in thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
Intangibles and other assets
$
155,177

$
(1,361
)
$
153,816

Total assets
$
983,371

$
(1,361
)
$
982,010

 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Debt due after one year
$
303,790

$
(1,361
)
$
302,429

Total liabilities
$
502,155

$
(1,361
)
$
500,794


New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases." The standard requires a lessee to recognize a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing a right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606 ("ASU 2014-09"). The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The premise of the guidance is that a Company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 can be adopted by the Company either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. On April 1, 2015, the FASB decided to defer the effective date of the new revenue standard by one year. As a result, public entities would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance and has not determined the impact this standard may have on its financial statements or decided upon the method of adoption.

2.
Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock awards.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 

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Three Months ended August 31,
 
Six Months Ended August 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except per share data)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
10,023

 
$
17,243

 
$
31,086

 
$
37,167

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares
 
25,987

 
25,782

 
25,950

 
25,769

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee and Director stock awards
 
132

 
140

 
131

 
123

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share
 
26,119

 
25,922

 
26,081

 
25,892

Earnings per share basic and diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
 
$
0.39

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.44

Diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.67

 
$
1.19

 
$
1.44



3.
Share-based Compensation
The Company has one share-based compensation plan, the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to promote the growth and prosperity of the Company by permitting the Company to grant to its employees, directors and advisors various types of restricted stock unit awards, performance share units, stock options, and stock appreciation rights to purchase common stock of the Company. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan is 1,500,000 shares. As of August 31, 2016 the Company has approximately 1,283,882 shares available for future issuance under the Plan.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Restricted stock unit awards are valued at the market price of our common stock on the grant date. Awards issued prior to fiscal 2015 generally have a three year cliff vesting schedule and award issued subsequent to fiscal 2015 generally vest ratably over a period of three years but these awards may vest early in accordance with the Plan’s accelerated vesting provisions.
The activity of our non-vested restricted stock unit awards for the six month period ended August 31, 2016 is as follows:
 
 
 
Restricted
Stock  Units
Weighted
Average  Grant
Date Fair Value
Non-Vested Balance as of February 29, 2016
 
98,693

$
45.03

Granted
 
43,585

57.47

Vested
 
(30,324
)
45.78

Forfeited
 


Non-Vested Balance as of August 31, 2016
 
111,954

$
49.67


Performance Share Unit Awards
Performance share unit awards are valued at the market price of our common stock on the grant date. These awards have a three year performance cycle and will vest and become payable, if at all, on the third anniversary of the award date. The awards are subject to the Company’s degree of achievement of a target annual average adjusted return on assets during these three year periods. In addition, a multiplier may be applied to the total awards granted which is based on the Company’s total shareholder return during such three year period in comparison to a defined specific industry peer group as set forth in the plan. The activity of our non-vested performance share unit awards for the six month period ended August 31, 2016 is as follows:

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Performance
Stock Units
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Non-Vested Balance as of February 29, 2016
 
27,415

$
46.65

Granted
 
24,011

57.47

Vested
 


Forfeited
 


Non-Vested Balance as of August 31, 2016
 
51,426

$
51.70

Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock appreciation rights are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant. These awards generally have a contractual term of 7 years and vest ratably over a period of three years although some may vest immediately on issuance. These awards are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
A summary of the Company’s stock appreciation rights activity for the six month period ended August 31, 2016 is as follows:
 
 
 
SAR’s
 
Weighted Average
Exercise  Price
Outstanding as of February 29, 2016
 
312,748

 
$
34.23

Granted
 

 

Exercised
 
(128,429
)
 
25.71

Forfeited
 

 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2016
 
184,319

 
$
40.17

Exercisable as of August 31, 2016
 
133,371

 
$
38.53


The average remaining contractual term for those stock appreciation rights outstanding at August 31, 2016 is 3.76 years, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $4.8 million. The average remaining contractual terms for those stock appreciation rights that are exercisable as of August 31, 2016 is 3.53 years, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.7 million.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan, which allows employees of the Company to purchase common stock of the Company through accumulated payroll deductions. Offerings under this plan have a duration of 24 months (the "offering period"). On the first day of an offering period (the “enrollment date”) the participant is granted the option to purchase shares on each exercise date at the lower of 85% of the market value of a share of our common stock on the enrollment date or the exercise date. The participant’s right to purchase common stock under the plan is restricted to no more than $25,000 per calendar year and the participant may not purchase more than 5,000 shares during any offering period. Participants may terminate their interest in a given offering or a given exercise period by withdrawing all of their accumulated payroll deductions at any time prior to the end of the offering period. The fair value of the estimated number of shares to be issued under each offering is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the six month period ended August 31, 2016, the Company issued 30,137 shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Share-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits related to all the plans listed above were as follows:
 
Period ended August 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
(Unaudited)
Compensation Expense
 
$
3,198

 
$
2,523

Income tax benefits
 
$
1,023

 
$
883

Unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units, performance share unit awards, stock appreciation rights, and the employee stock purchase plan at August 31, 2016 totals $7.0 million.
The Company’s policy is to issue shares required under these plans from the Company’s treasury shares or from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares. As of August 31, 2016, no shares have been repurchased under the Company's share repurchase program (see Part II, Item 2) to satisfy these requirements. The Company will periodically consider whether to utilize this program to repurchase shares in the future.

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4.
Segments

Information regarding operations and assets by segment was as follows: 
 
 
Three Months Ended August 31,
 
Six Months Ended August 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
$
97,601

 
$
110,777

 
$
235,703

 
$
247,780

Galvanizing
 
97,444

 
103,469

 
202,009

 
195,354

Total net sales
 
195,045

 
214,246

 
437,712

 
443,134

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
8,195

 
9,005

 
26,948

 
26,961

Galvanizing
 
15,032

 
25,331

 
39,334

 
47,425

Corporate
 
(8,338
)
 
(7,917
)
 
(16,885
)
 
(15,082
)
Total operating income
 
14,889

 
26,419

 
49,397

 
59,304

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
3,580

 
4,023

 
7,505

 
7,869

Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and insurance proceeds
 
192

 
(25
)
 
82

 
(449
)
Other (income) expense, net
 
(68
)
 
547

 
(190
)
 
855

Income before income taxes
 
$
11,185

 
$
21,874

 
$
42,000

 
$
51,029

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
$
543,141

 
$
527,769

 
$
543,141

 
$
527,769

Galvanizing
 
423,587

 
431,494

 
423,587

 
431,494

Corporate
 
25,006

 
23,136

 
25,006

 
23,136

 
 
$
991,734

 
$
982,399

 
$
991,734

 
$
982,399

     
Financial Information About Geographical Areas
Below is a breakdown of selected financial information by geographical area:
 
 
Three Months Ended August 31,
 
Six Months Ended August 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
$
156,897

 
$
163,664

 
$
345,557

 
$
345,934

International
 
38,148

 
50,928

 
92,311

 
97,546

Eliminations
 

 
(346
)
 
(156
)
 
(346
)
          Total Net Sales
 
$
195,045

 
$
214,246

 
$
437,712

 
$
443,134


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August 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:
 


 


U.S.
 
$
202,944

 
$
204,587

Canada
 
18,259

 
17,868

Other Countries
 
2,798

 
3,878

          Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
$
224,001

 
$
226,333




5.
Warranty Reserves
A reserve has been established to provide for the estimated future cost of warranties on a portion of the Company’s delivered products and is classified within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Management periodically reviews the reserves and makes adjustments accordingly. Warranties cover such factors as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship. The following table shows changes in the warranty reserves since the end of fiscal 2016:
 
 
Warranty Reserve
 
(unaudited)
 
(in thousands)
Balance at February 29, 2016
$
2,915

Warranty costs incurred
(1,150
)
Additions charged to income
880

Balance at August 31, 2016
$
2,645




6.
Debt

Our debt consisted of the following:
 
As of
 
August 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Senior Notes, due in balloon payment in January 2021
$
125,000

 
$
125,000

Senior Notes, due in annual installments of $14,286 beginning in March 2012 through March 2018
28,572

 
42,857

Term Note, due in quarterly installments beginning in June 2013 through March 2018
53,906

 
58,125

Revolving line of credit with bank
95,000

 
101,000

Total debt
302,478

 
326,982

Unamortized debt issuance costs for Senior Notes and Term Note
(1,103
)
 
(1,361
)
Total debt, net
301,375

 
325,621

Less amount due within one year
(21,317
)
 
(23,192
)
Debt due after one year, net
$
280,058

 
$
302,429


    

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7.
Realignment Costs

As part of its ongoing efforts to optimize cost and effectiveness, during the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company undertook a review of its operations in order to optimize financial performance of its operating assets. As a result, the Company recognized $8.0 million of realignment charges in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. A total of $6.7 million was included in Cost of Sales for the disposition and write off of certain fixed assets within the Galvanizing Segment, including the cost of closing two plants, the write off of certain assets related to the conversion of a third plant from a standard galvanizing plant to a galvanized rebar plant, and the cost of writing off certain other functionally obsolete assets across other galvanizing plants. We also reserved $1.3 million in Selling, General and Administrative Expense for realignment costs related to one-time employee severance associated with changes needed to improve management efficiency in the Energy and Galvanizing Segments.
The following table shows changes in the realignment accrual for the six months ended August 31, 2016:
 
Realignment Accrual
 
(unaudited)
 
(in thousands)
Realignment reserve balance as of February 29, 2016
$
61

Realignment costs utilized
(38
)
Additions to reserve
1,260

Realignment reserve balance as of August 31, 2016
$
1,283



8.
Acquisitions

On March 1, 2016, we completed an acquisition of the equity securities of Power Electronics, Inc. ("PEI"), a Millington, Maryland-based manufacturer and integrator of electrical enclosure systems. The acquisition of PEI will enhance our capacity to serve existing and new customers in a diverse set of industries along the Eastern seaboard of the United States.

Unaudited pro forma results of operations assuming the PEI acquisition had taken place at the beginning of each period are not provided because the historical operating results of PEI were not significant and pro forma results would not be significantly different from reported results for the periods presented.


 
9.
Subsequent Events

On October 3, 2016, AZZ entered into an agreement to divest its indirectly held subsidiary, Nuclear Logistics LLC (“NL”) to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (“Westinghouse”) in exchange for cash. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and are subject to customary terms and conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fall of 2016. Management has determined a potential loss is reasonably possible however, due to the timing until closing and various other factors included in the contract, management does not believe that the amount of such possible loss or a range of potential loss is reasonably estimable.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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. In addition, certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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 continued growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the products we inventory or sell or the services that we provide; the continuing economic volatility in the U.S. and other markets in which we operate; acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. 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.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016, and with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We have two distinct operating segments, the Energy Segment and the Galvanizing Segment, as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. Management believes that the most meaningful analysis of our results of operations is to analyze our performance by segment. We use revenue and operating income by segment to evaluate our segments. Segment operating income consists of net sales less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses that are specifically identifiable to a segment. For a reconciliation of segment operating income to pretax income, see Note 4 to our quarterly consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Orders and Backlog
Our entire backlog relates to our Energy Segment and was $352.8 million as of August 31, 2016, an increase of $18.4 million, or 5.5%, as compared to $334.5 million as of February 29, 2016. Our backlog increased $14.7 million, or 4.3%, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Both of these increases were primarily the result of the acquisition of PEI on March 1, 2016. For the three months ended August 31, 2016, our book-to-ship ratio decreased from 1.09 to 1 to 0.99 to 1 when compared to same period of Fiscal 2016 due to the decrease in incoming orders of $39.8 million, or 17.1%. The table below includes the progression of the backlog:





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Backlog Table
(in thousands)(unaudited)
 
 
 
Period Ended
 
 
 
Period Ended
 
 
Backlog
 
2/29/2016
 
$
334,456

 
02/28/2015
 
$
332,595

Bookings
 
 
 
250,479

 
 
 
215,156

Acquired Backlog
 
 
 
11,903

 
 
 

Shipments
 
 
 
242,667

 
 
 
228,888

Backlog
 
5/31/2016
 
354,171

 
5/31/2015
 
318,863

Book to Ship Ratio
 
 
 
1.03

 
 
 
0.94

Bookings
 
 
 
193,712

 
 
 
233,532

Shipments
 
 
 
195,045

 
 
 
214,246

Backlog
 
8/31/2016
 
352,838

 
8/31/2015
 
338,149

Book to Ship Ratio
 
 
 
0.99

 
 
 
1.09

Segment Revenues
For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016, consolidated revenues decreased $19.2 million, or 9.0%, and $5.4 million, or 1.2%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2016.
The following table reflects the breakdown of revenue by segment:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
8/31/2016
 
8/31/2015
 
 
(In thousands)(unaudited)
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
$
97,601

 
$
110,777

 
$
235,703

 
$
247,780

Galvanizing
 
97,444

 
103,469

 
202,009

 
195,354

Total Revenue
 
$
195,045

 
$
214,246

 
$
437,712

 
$
443,134

Revenues for the Energy Segment decreased 11.9% for the three months ended August 31, 2016, to $97.6 million as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. The decrease in revenue during the second quarter was caused by several factors including reduced turnarounds in the U.S. refinery market, continued softness in the petrochemical market, and delays in the release of several large projects in the U.S. and overseas. Revenues decreased 4.9% for the six months ended August 31, 2016 to $235.7 million as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016, primarily on softness in the second quarter described above.
Revenues for the Galvanizing Segment decreased 5.8% for the three months ended August 31, 2016, to $97.4 million as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. The decline was a result of a volume decrease in steel processed caused by softness in the solar, petrochemical, and the oil and gas markets which offset higher pricing during the period. Revenues increased 3.4%, for the six months ended August 31, 2016, to $202.0 million as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of US Galvanizing, LLC and Alpha Galvanizing Inc. which occurred on June 5, 2015 and February 1, 2016, respectively.
Segment Operating Income
Operating income for the Energy Segment decreased by $0.8 million, or 9.0%, for the three months ended August 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. This decrease is attributable to the same factors discussed previously in the Energy Segment revenue analysis in addition to the $0.7 million of realignment costs recorded during the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Operating income for the six months ended August 31, 2016 was relatively flat in comparison to the same period in fiscal 2016, and was affected by the results in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Operating income for the Galvanizing Segment decreased by $10.3 million, or 40.7%, for the three months ended August 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016. This decrease was driven not only by lower revenues, but also by the recording of a $7.3 million realignment charge related to the shutdown of two galvanizing plants, the repurposing of a third plant, and the disposal of obsolete assets. Operating income decreased $8.1 million, or 17.1%, for the six months ended August 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2016, primarily driven by the realignment charges taken in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.


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Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses increased by $0.4 million, or 5.3%, and $1.8 million, or 12.0% for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016 as compared to the same respective periods in fiscal 2016. This increase is attributable to higher employee costs in fiscal 2017.

Interest
Interest expense for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016 was $3.6 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016 in comparison to the same respective periods in the prior year was the result of a lower average outstanding debt balance. As of August 31, 2016, our gross outstanding debt was $302.5 million, compared to $360.2 million outstanding as of August 31, 2015. Our gross debt to equity ratio was 0.59 to 1 as of August 31, 2016, compared to 0.80 to 1 as of August 31, 2015.
Net Gain On Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment and Insurance Proceeds
For the three months ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded an insignificant net loss and net gain, respectively, due to sales from miscellaneous equipment. For the six months ended August 31, 2016, the Company recorded an insignificant net loss due to sales from miscellaneous equipment and for the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company recorded a net gain of $0.4 million as a result of insurance proceeds received along with a gain on the sale of our St. Catharines property located in Ontario, Canada.
Other (Income) Expense
For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, the amounts recorded to other (income) expense were insignificant and primarily attributable to foreign exchange (gains) and losses.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 10.4% and 26.0% for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016, respectively, as compared to 21.2% and 27.2% for the same respective periods in fiscal 2015. The decrease in the rate for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2016 is primarily attributable to certain state tax benefits from realignment costs incurred and the adoption of ASU 2016-09.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities along with bank and bond market debt. Our cash requirements are generally for operating activities, cash dividend payments, capital improvements, debt repayment and acquisitions. We believe that our cash position, cash flows from operating activities and our expectation of continuing availability to draw upon our credit facilities are sufficient to meet our cash flow needs for the foreseeable future.
For the six month period ended August 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities was $50.0 million, net cash used in investing activities was $42.1 million, and net cash used in financing activities was $32.3 million, resulting in a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $24.3 million. In comparison to fiscal 2016, the results in the statement of cash flows for the six month period ended August 31, 2016, are attributable to a decrease in net income, higher charges due to additional realignment recorded during the year, and by a less favorable impact of changes in working capital. The Company use of cash was lower for capital improvements year over year and fewer acquisitions were completed during the first six months of fiscal 2016. Repayments under our Credit Agreement were also higher during the first six months of fiscal 2017 when compared to the prior year.

Our working capital was $159.2 million as of August 31, 2016, as compared to $157.8 million at August 31, 2015.
On March 27, 2013, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America and other lenders. The Credit Agreement provides for a $75.0 million term facility and a $225.0 million revolving credit facility that includes a $75.0 million “accordion” feature. The Credit Agreement is used to provide for working capital needs, capital improvements, dividends, future acquisitions and letter of credit needs.
Interest rates for borrowings under the Credit Agreement are based on either a Eurodollar Rate or a Base Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.0% to 2.0% depending on our Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Eurodollar Rate is defined as LIBOR for a term equivalent to the borrowing term (or other similar interbank rates if LIBOR is unavailable). The Base Rate is defined as the highest of the applicable Fed Funds rate plus 0.50%, the Prime rate, or the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.0% at the time

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of borrowing. The Credit Agreement also carries a Commitment Fee for the unfunded portion ranging from 0.20% to 0.30% per annum, depending on our Leverage Ratio.
The $75.0 million term facility under the Credit Agreement requires quarterly principal and interest payments, which commenced on June 30, 2013 and are required to be made through March 27, 2018, the maturity date.
The Credit Agreement provides various financial covenants requiring us, among other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net worth equal to at least the sum of $230.0 million, plus 50.0% of future net income, b) maintain on a consolidated basis a Leverage Ratio not to exceed 3.25:1.0, c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.75:1.0 and d) not to make Capital Expenditures (as defined in the Credit Agreement) on a consolidated basis in an amount in excess of $60.0 million during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014 and $50.0 million during any subsequent year.
On August 8, 2016 we executed the First Amendment to the Credit Agreement.  The changes included, among other things, amendments to covenants including removing the cap on Capital Expenditures, raising the limits on asset disposition and other secured debt, and establishing a basket for investments specifically in joint ventures.  The amendment also removed limitations on dividends and on redemption of equity interest as long as the Company’s Leverage Ratio remained below 2.75:1.0.
As of August 31, 2016, we had $95.0 million of outstanding debt against the revolving credit facility provided and letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $21.4 million, which left approximately $108.6 million of additional credit available under the Credit Agreement.
On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.24% unsecured Senior Notes (the “2008 Notes”) due March 31, 2018 through a private placement (the “2008 Note Offering”). Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company’s payment obligations with respect to the 2008 Notes may be accelerated upon any Event of Default, as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement.
The Company entered into an additional Note Purchase Agreement on January 21, 2011 (the “2011 Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.42% unsecured Senior Notes (the “2011 Notes”), due in January of 2021, through a private placement (the “2011 Note Offering”). Pursuant to the 2011 Agreement, the Company's payment obligations with respect to the 2011 Notes may be accelerated under certain circumstances.
The 2008 Notes and the 2011 Notes each provide for various financial covenants requiring us, among other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net worth (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) equal to at least the sum of $116.9 million plus 50.0% of future net income; b) maintain a ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA (as defined in Note Purchase Agreement) not to exceed 3.25:1.00; c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) of at least 2.0:1.0; d) not at any time permit the aggregate amount of all Priority Indebtedness (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) to exceed 10.0% of Consolidated Net Worth.
As of August 31, 2016, the Company is in compliance with all of its debt covenants.
Historically, we have not experienced a significant impact on our operations from increases in general inflation other than for specific commodities. We have exposure to commodity price increases in both segments of our business, primarily copper, aluminum, steel and nickel based alloys in the Energy Segment and zinc and natural gas in the Galvanizing Segment. We attempt to minimize these increases through escalation clauses in customer contracts for copper, aluminum, steel and nickel based alloys, when market conditions allow and through fixed cost contract purchases on zinc. In addition to these measures, we attempt to recover other cost increases through improvements to our manufacturing process, supply chain management, and through increases in prices where competitively feasible.

OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS
Other than operating leases discussed below, there are no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or may have, a material effect on financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources of the Company.


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CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
Leases
We lease various facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial term in excess of one year.
Commodity pricing
The Company manages its exposure to commodity prices through the use of the following:
In the Energy Segment, we have exposure to commodity pricing for copper, aluminum, steel, and nickel based alloys. Because the Energy Segment does not commit contractually to minimum volumes, increases in price for these items are normally managed through escalation clauses in customer contracts, although during difficult market conditions these escalation clauses may not be obtainable. In addition, we attempt to enter into firm pricing contracts with our vendors on material at the time we receive orders from our customers to minimize risk.
In the Galvanizing Segment, we utilize contracts with our zinc suppliers that include protective caps and fixed cost contracts to guard against rising zinc prices. We also secure firm pricing for natural gas supplies with individual utilities when possible. Management believes these agreements ensure adequate supplies and partially offset exposure to commodity price swings.
We have no contracted commitments for any commodities including steel, aluminum, natural gas, nickel based alloys, copper, zinc or any other commodity, except for those entered into under the normal course of business.

Other
At August 31, 2016, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $21.4 million. These letters of credit are issued, in lieu of performance and bid bonds, to some of our customers to cover any potential warranty costs that the customer might incur. 
The following summarizes our operating leases, debt principal payments, and interest payments for the next five years and beyond.
 
 
 
Operating
Leases
 
Long-Term
Debt
 
Interest
 
Total
Fiscal:
 
(In thousands)
2017
 
$
3,796

 
$
4,688

 
$
6,148

 
$
14,632

2018
 
5,818

 
16,629

 
11,727

 
34,174

2019
 
4,989

 
156,161

 
8,096

 
169,246

2020
 
2,800

 

 
6,775

 
9,575

2021
 
2,272

 
125,000

 
6,775

 
134,047

Thereafter
 
9,362

 

 

 
9,362

Total
 
$
29,037

 
$
302,478

 
$
39,521

 
$
371,036


Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk affecting our operations results primarily from changes in interest rates and commodity prices. We have only limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and are not a party to any leveraged derivatives.
In the Energy Segment, we have exposure to commodity pricing for copper, aluminum, steel and nickel based alloys. Increases in price for these items are normally managed through escalation clauses in our customers' contracts, although during difficult market conditions customers' may resist these escalation clauses. In addition, we attempt to enter into firm pricing contracts with our vendors on material at the time we receive orders from our customers to minimize risk. We manage our exposures to commodity prices, primarily zinc used in our Galvanizing Services Segment, by utilizing agreements with zinc suppliers that include protective caps and fixed contracts to guard against escalating commodity prices. We also secure firm pricing for natural gas supplies with individual utilities when possible. We believe these agreements ensure adequate supplies and partially offset exposure to commodity price escalation.
As of August 31, 2016, the Company had exposure to foreign currency exchange rates related to our operations in Canada, China, Brazil, Poland, and the Netherlands.

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We do not believe that a hypothetical change of 10% of the interest rate or currency exchange rate that are currently in effect or a change of 10% of commodity prices would have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows as long as we are able to pass along the increases in commodity prices to our customers. However, there can be no assurance that either interest rates, exchange rates or commodity prices will not change in excess of the 10% hypothetical amount or that we would be able to pass along rising costs of commodity prices to our customers, and such hypothetical change could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

 

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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management of the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provide reasonable assurance, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and were effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company and its subsidiaries are named defendants in various routine lawsuits incidental to our business.  These proceedings include labor and employment claims, use of the Company’s intellectual property, worker’s compensation and various environmental  matters, all arising in the normal course of business.  Although the outcome of these lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, and the amount of any potential liability that could arise with respect to such lawsuits or other matters cannot be predicted at this time, management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not expect liabilities, if any, from these claims or proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In January of 2012, our Board authorized the repurchase of up to ten percent of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date, and the amount and prices paid for any future share purchases under the authorization will be based on market conditions and other factors at the time of the purchase. Repurchases under this share repurchase authorization would be made through open market purchases or private transactions in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act.
As of August 31, 2016, no shares have been repurchased by the Company under this share repurchase program.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
A list of the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index to Exhibits on page 24, which immediately precedes such exhibits.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
AZZ Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
DATE: October 5, 2016
By:
/s/ Paul W. Fehlman
 
 
Paul W. Fehlman
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of AZZ Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on July 14, 2015)
 
 
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of AZZ Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on July 14, 2015)
 
 
10.1
 
Note Purchase Agreement dated March 31, 2008, by and among AZZ incorporated and the purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(1) of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on April 2, 2008).
 
 
10.2
 
AZZ incorporated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting).
 
 
10.3
 
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2011, by and among AZZ incorporated and the purchasers identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on January 21, 2011).
 
 
10.4
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2013, by and among AZZ, Bank of America N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and the other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on April 2, 2013).
 
 
 
10.5
 
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2016, between AZZ, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuers, and the other Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on August 10, 2016).
 
 
 
10.6
 
AZZ incorporated 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEFA filed May 29, 2014).
 
 
 
10.7
 
First Amendment to AZZ Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on January 21, 2016.
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed Herewith.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer Certificate pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed Herewith.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed Herewith.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Chief Financial Officer Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed Herewith.
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase


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