UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended AugustMay 31, 20202021
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☐ | 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)
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Texas | | | | 75-0948250 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock | | AZZ | | New York Stock Exchange |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large Accelerated Filer | | ☒ | | Accelerated filer | | ☐ | | Non-accelerated filer | | ☐ |
Smaller reporting company | | ☐ | | Emerging growth company | | ☐ | | | | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 the registrant had outstanding 26,076,43725,071,582 shares of common stock; $1.00 par value per share.
AZZ INC.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
| | | August 31, 2020 | | February 29, 2020 | | May 31, 2021 | | February 28, 2021 |
Assets | Assets | | | | | Assets | | | | |
Current assets: | Current assets: | | Current assets: | |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,028 | | | $ | 36,687 | | Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 12,403 | | | $ | 14,837 | |
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,145 as of August 31, 2020 and $4,951 as of February 29, 2020) | | 114,295 | | | 139,214 | | |
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $5,362 as of May 31, 2021 and $5,713 as of February 28, 2021) | | Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $5,362 as of May 31, 2021 and $5,713 as of February 28, 2021) | | 134,531 | | | 128,127 | |
Inventories: | Inventories: | | Inventories: | |
Raw material | Raw material | | 83,364 | | | 88,837 | | Raw material | | 92,283 | | | 86,913 | |
Work-in-process | Work-in-process | | 8,969 | | | 5,543 | | Work-in-process | | 6,214 | | | 4,453 | |
Finished goods | Finished goods | | 2,045 | | | 5,461 | | Finished goods | | 1,453 | | | 1,546 | |
Contract assets | Contract assets | | 64,199 | | | 70,093 | | Contract assets | | 71,185 | | | 58,056 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | Prepaid expenses and other | | 7,117 | | | 8,727 | | Prepaid expenses and other | | 11,211 | | | 5,876 | |
Assets held for sale | Assets held for sale | | 16,916 | | | 0 | | Assets held for sale | | 5,628 | | | 3,684 | |
Total current assets | Total current assets | | 310,933 | | | 354,562 | | Total current assets | | 334,908 | | | 303,492 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | Property, plant and equipment, net | | 200,420 | | | 213,104 | | Property, plant and equipment, net | | 207,689 | | | 205,909 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 40,049 | | | 43,208 | | Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 48,698 | | | 37,801 | |
Goodwill | Goodwill | | 351,755 | | | 356,225 | | Goodwill | | 354,839 | | | 353,881 | |
Intangibles and other assets, net | Intangibles and other assets, net | | 96,795 | | | 106,732 | | Intangibles and other assets, net | | 93,105 | | | 95,359 | |
Total assets | Total assets | | $ | 999,952 | | | $ | 1,073,831 | | Total assets | | $ | 1,039,239 | | | $ | 996,442 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | |
Current liabilities: | Current liabilities: | | Current liabilities: | |
Accounts payable | Accounts payable | | $ | 46,443 | | | $ | 61,987 | | Accounts payable | | $ | 48,831 | | | $ | 41,034 | |
Income tax payable | Income tax payable | | 0 | | | 2,876 | | Income tax payable | | 4,778 | | | 0 | |
Accrued salaries and wages | Accrued salaries and wages | | 18,597 | | | 38,882 | | Accrued salaries and wages | | 16,614 | | | 22,606 | |
Other accrued liabilities | Other accrued liabilities | | 24,287 | | | 26,868 | | Other accrued liabilities | | 36,278 | | | 27,136 | |
Customer deposits | Customer deposits | | 402 | | | 255 | | Customer deposits | | 421 | | | 348 | |
Contract liabilities | Contract liabilities | | 13,756 | | | 18,418 | | Contract liabilities | | 17,098 | | | 16,138 | |
Lease liability, short-term | Lease liability, short-term | | 6,254 | | | 6,327 | | Lease liability, short-term | | 7,174 | | | 6,588 | |
Debt due within one year | | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | | |
Liabilities held for sale | | 6,097 | | | 0 | | |
| Total current liabilities | Total current liabilities | | 240,836 | | | 280,613 | | Total current liabilities | | 131,194 | | | 113,850 | |
Debt due after one year, net | Debt due after one year, net | | 46,945 | | | 77,878 | | Debt due after one year, net | | 185,435 | | | 178,419 | |
Lease liability, long-term | Lease liability, long-term | | 34,893 | | | 38,114 | | Lease liability, long-term | | 40,702 | | | 32,629 | |
Deferred income taxes | | Deferred income taxes | | 38,467 | | | 39,283 | |
Other long-term liabilities | Other long-term liabilities | | 13,227 | | | 4,934 | | Other long-term liabilities | | 6,030 | | | 8,969 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 32,510 | | | 37,926 | | |
Total liabilities | Total liabilities | | 368,411 | | | 439,465 | | Total liabilities | | 401,828 | | | 373,150 | |
Commitments and contingencies | Commitments and contingencies | | | | | Commitments and contingencies | | 0 | | 0 |
Shareholders’ equity: | Shareholders’ equity: | | Shareholders’ equity: | |
Common stock, $1 par, shares authorized 100,000; 26,076 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2020 and 26,148 shares issued and outstanding at February 29, 2020 | | 26,076 | | | 26,148 | | |
Common stock, $1 par, shares authorized 100,000; 25,071 shares issued and outstanding at May 31, 2021 and 25,108 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2021 | | Common stock, $1 par, shares authorized 100,000; 25,071 shares issued and outstanding at May 31, 2021 and 25,108 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2021 | | 25,071 | | | 25,108 | |
Capital in excess of par value | Capital in excess of par value | | 71,797 | | | 66,703 | | Capital in excess of par value | | 75,600 | | | 75,979 | |
Retained earnings | Retained earnings | | 561,094 | | | 572,414 | | Retained earnings | | 559,173 | | | 547,289 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (27,426) | | | (30,899) | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (22,433) | | | (25,084) | |
Total shareholders’ equity | Total shareholders’ equity | | 631,541 | | | 634,366 | | Total shareholders’ equity | | 637,411 | | | 623,292 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 999,952 | | | $ | 1,073,831 | | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,039,239 | | | $ | 996,442 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| | | | Three Months Ended August 31, | | | Six Months Ended August 31, | | | | Three Months Ended May 31, | |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Sales | Sales | | $ | 203,372 | | | $ | 236,190 | | | $ | 416,664 | | | $ | 525,313 | | Sales | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 213,293 | | |
Cost of sales | Cost of sales | | 157,278 | | | 183,504 | | | 328,363 | | | 406,520 | | Cost of sales | | 171,899 | | | 171,085 | | |
Gross margin | Gross margin | | 46,094 | | | 52,686 | | | 88,301 | | | 118,793 | | Gross margin | | 57,927 | | | 42,208 | | |
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Selling, general and administrative | Selling, general and administrative | | 26,749 | | | 30,479 | | | 54,639 | | | 65,612 | | Selling, general and administrative | | 27,215 | | | 27,890 | | |
Restructuring and impairment charges | | 18,693 | | | $ | 0 | | | 18,693 | | | 0 | | |
| Operating income | Operating income | | 652 | | | 22,207 | | | 14,969 | | | 53,181 | | Operating income | | 30,712 | | | 14,318 | | |
| Interest expense | Interest expense | | 2,470 | | | 3,548 | | | 5,104 | | | 7,132 | | Interest expense | | 1,697 | | | 2,634 | | |
| Other expense, net | | 92 | | | 686 | | | 1,547 | | | 1,110 | | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | (1,910) | | | 17,973 | | | 8,318 | | | 44,939 | | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | (120) | | | 2,415 | | | 4,567 | | | 8,097 | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (1,790) | | | $ | 15,558 | | | $ | 3,751 | | | $ | 36,842 | | |
Other (income) expense, net | | Other (income) expense, net | | (969) | | | 1,456 | | |
Income before income taxes | | Income before income taxes | | 29,984 | | | 10,228 | | |
Income tax expense | | Income tax expense | | 7,647 | | | 4,687 | | |
Net income | | Net income | | $ | 22,337 | | | $ | 5,541 | | |
Earnings per common share | Earnings per common share | | | | | | | | | Earnings per common share | | | | | |
Basic earnings (loss) per share | | $ | (0.07) | | | $ | 0.59 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.41 | | |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | | $ | (0.07) | | | $ | 0.59 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.40 | | |
Basic earnings per share | | Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.89 | | | $ | 0.21 | | |
Diluted earnings per share | | Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.88 | | | $ | 0.21 | | |
| Cash dividends declared per common share | Cash dividends declared per common share | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 0.34 | | Cash dividends declared per common share | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.17 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
| Net income (loss) | | $ | (1,790) | | | $ | 15,558 | | | $ | 3,751 | | | $ | 36,842 | | |
Net income | | Net income | | $ | 22,337 | | | $ | 5,541 | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | Other comprehensive income (loss): | | Other comprehensive income (loss): | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $0 | Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $0 | | 4,540 | | | 741 | | | 3,499 | | | (1,219) | | Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $0 | | 2,581 | | | (1,039) | | |
Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $7, $7, $15, and $15, respectively. | | (14) | | | (13) | | | (28) | | | (27) | | |
Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $0 and $7, respectively | | Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $0 and $7, respectively | | 0 | | | (14) | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | Other comprehensive income (loss) | | 4,526 | | | 728 | | | 3,471 | | | (1,246) | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | | 2,581 | | | (1,053) | | |
Comprehensive income | Comprehensive income | | $ | 2,736 | | | $ | 16,286 | | | $ | 7,222 | | | $ | 35,596 | | Comprehensive income | | $ | 24,918 | | | $ | 4,488 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| | 2020 | | 2019 |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 3,751 | | | $ | 36,842 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | 226 | | | 2,177 | |
Amortization and depreciation | | 23,149 | | | 24,584 | |
Deferred income taxes | | (5,493) | | | (3,867) | |
Loss on disposal of business | | 1,198 | | | 0 | |
Non-cash restructuring and impairment charges | | 17,425 | | | 0 | |
Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | | (113) | | | (306) | |
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs | | 269 | | | 269 | |
Share-based compensation expense | | 4,083 | | | 3,086 | |
Effects of changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | 19,686 | | | (9,179) | |
Inventories | | (480) | | | 15,550 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | 1,372 | | | (2,055) | |
Other assets | | 202 | | | 368 | |
Net change in contract assets and liabilities | | (452) | | | (49,952) | |
Accounts payable | | (15,931) | | | 13,009 | |
Other accrued liabilities and income taxes payable | | (16,726) | | | 7,709 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 32,166 | | | 38,235 | |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | | 397 | | | 332 | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | (19,269) | | | (16,496) | |
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net | | 8,341 | | | 0 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | | 0 | | | (39,924) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (10,531) | | | (56,088) | |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | 1,694 | | | 1,781 | |
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | | (554) | | | (691) | |
Proceeds from revolving loan | | 96,000 | | | 219,500 | |
Payments on revolving loan | | (127,000) | | | (204,500) | |
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Purchases of treasury shares | | (6,379) | | | 0 | |
Payments of dividends | | (8,892) | | | (8,894) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | (45,131) | | | 7,196 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | 837 | | | 235 | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | (22,659) | | | (10,422) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 36,687 | | | 24,005 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 14,028 | | | $ | 13,583 | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | 4,806 | | | $ | 6,819 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 9,358 | | | $ | 3,770 | |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 22,337 | | | $ | 5,541 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | |
Bad debt expense | | (218) | | | 129 | |
Amortization and depreciation | | 11,084 | | | 11,668 | |
Deferred income taxes | | (892) | | | (2,147) | |
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Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | | (15) | | | 40 | |
Amortization of deferred borrowing costs | | 139 | | | 135 | |
Share-based compensation expense | | 1,811 | | | 1,766 | |
Effects of changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions: | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | (7,966) | | | 8,721 | |
Inventories | | (8,254) | | | (4,449) | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | (5,419) | | | (941) | |
Other assets | | (778) | | | 123 | |
Net change in contract assets and liabilities | | (9,839) | | | 3,168 | |
Accounts payable | | 6,321 | | | (15,328) | |
Other accrued liabilities and income taxes payable | | 2,749 | | | (19,610) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 11,060 | | | (11,184) | |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | | 23 | | | 0 | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | (7,489) | | | (10,847) | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | (7,466) | | | (10,847) | |
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Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | | (2,101) | | | (539) | |
Proceeds from revolving loan | | 35,000 | | | 76,000 | |
Payments on revolving loan | | (28,000) | | | (60,000) | |
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Repurchase and retirement of treasury stock | | (6,264) | | | 0 | |
Payments of dividends | | (4,245) | | | (4,425) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | (5,610) | | | 11,036 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | (418) | | | 722 | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | (2,434) | | | (10,273) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | 14,837 | | | 36,687 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 12,403 | | | $ | 26,414 | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | 394 | | | $ | 869 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 1,322 | | | $ | 11 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Balance at February 29, 2020 | | 26,148 | | | $ | 26,148 | | | $ | 66,703 | | | $ | 572,414 | | | $ | (30,899) | | | $ | 634,366 | |
Share-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,766 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,766 | |
Common stock issued from stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | 47 | | | 47 | | | (586) | | | — | | | — | | | (539) | |
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Cash dividends paid | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,425) | | | — | | | (4,425) | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,541 | | | — | | | 5,541 | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,039) | | | (1,039) | |
Interest rate swap | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14) | | | (14) | |
Balance at May 31, 2020 | | 26,195 | | | $ | 26,195 | | | $ | 67,883 | | | $ | 573,530 | | | $ | (31,952) | | | $ | 635,656 | |
Share-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 2,317 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,317 | |
Common stock issued from stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | 23 | | | 23 | | | (39) | | | — | | | — | | | (16) | |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan | | 58 | | | 58 | | | 1,636 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,694 | |
Retirement of treasury shares | | (200) | | | (200) | | | — | | | (6,179) | | | — | | | (6,379) | |
Cash dividends paid | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,467) | | | — | | | (4,467) | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,790) | | | | | (1,790) | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,540 | | | 4,540 | |
Interest rate swap | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14) | | | (14) | |
Balance at August 31, 2020 | | 26,076 | | | $ | 26,076 | | | $ | 71,797 | | | $ | 561,094 | | | $ | (27,426) | | | $ | 631,541 | |
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| | Common Stock | | Capital in Excess of Par Value | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total |
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Balance at February 28,2021 | | 25,108 | | | $ | 25,108 | | | $ | 75,979 | | | $ | 547,289 | | | $ | (25,084) | | | $ | 623,292 | |
Share-based compensation expense | | — | | | — | | | 1,811 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,811 | |
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense | | 89 | | | 89 | | | (2,190) | | | — | | | — | | | (2,101) | |
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Repurchase and retirement of common stock | | (126) | | | (126) | | | — | | | (6,138) | | | — | | | (6,264) | |
Cash dividends paid | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,245) | | | — | | | (4,245) | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 22,337 | | | — | | | 22,337 | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (70) | | | 2,651 | | | 2,581 | |
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Balance at May 31, 2021 | | 25,071 | | | $ | 25,071 | | | $ | 75,600 | | | $ | 559,173 | | | $ | (22,433) | | | $ | 637,411 | |
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Balance at February 28, 2019 | | 26,115 | | | $ | 26,115 | | | $ | 46,141 | | | $ | 560,224 | | | $ | (28,752) | | | $ | 603,728 | |
Share-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,350 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,350 | |
Common stock issued from stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | 37 | | | 37 | | | (728) | | | — | | | — | | | (691) | |
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Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 21,284 | | | — | | | 21,284 | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,960) | | | (1,960) | |
Interest rate swap | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14) | | | (14) | |
Balance at May 31, 2019 | | 26,152 | | | $ | 26,152 | | | $ | 46,763 | | | $ | 577,068 | | | $ | (30,726) | | | $ | 619,257 | |
Share-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,736 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,736 | |
Common stock issued from stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | | 18 | | | 18 | | | (18) | | | — | | | — | | | 0 | |
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Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 15,558 | | | — | | | 15,558 | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 741 | | | 741 | |
Interest rate swap | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (13) | | | (13) | |
Balance at August 31, 2019 | | 26,221 | | | $ | 26,221 | | | $ | 50,211 | | | $ | 588,172 | | | $ | (29,998) | | | $ | 634,606 | |
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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Balance at February 28, 2020 | | 26,148 | | | $ | 26,148 | | | $ | 66,703 | | | $ | 572,414 | | | $ | (30,899) | | | $ | 634,366 | |
Share-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,766 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,766 | |
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense | | 47 | | | 47 | | | (586) | | | — | | | — | | | (539) | |
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Net income | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5,541 | | | — | | | 5,541 | |
Foreign currency translation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,039) | | | (1,039) | |
Interest rate swap | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14) | | | (14) | |
Balance at May 31, 2020 | | 26,195 | | | $ | 26,195 | | | $ | 67,883 | | | $ | 573,530 | | | $ | (31,952) | | | $ | 635,656 | |
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AZZ INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
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. The Company is a global provider of metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. The Company has two2 distinct operating segments: the Metal Coatings segment and the Infrastructure Solutions segment (previously referred to as the Company's Energy segment).segment. AZZ Metal Coatings provides hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, and other metal coating applications to the steel fabrication and other industries through facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. AZZ Infrastructure Solutions 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 markets worldwide.
Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2020, which28, 2021 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, 2020,28, 2021, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K covering such period. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
OurThe Company's 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 ending February 28, 20212022 is referred to as fiscal 2021.2022.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed 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 AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, the results of its operations for the three and six months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, and cash flows for the sixthree months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 and 2019. These2020. The interim results reported herein are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the viral strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The spread of COVID-19 and the resulting economic contraction has resulted in increased business uncertainty. The Company wascontinues to be impacted by the inability for ourits Infrastructure Solutions Industrial Platformplatform to access certain customer sites to perform services, temporary slow-downs in order placements in the Infrastructure Solutions Electrical Platform,platform, and increased costs associated with maintaining safe operations across ourthe entire business. The Company washas been able to remain open during the entirety of the pandemic to service ourits customers. The consequences of a prolonged economic decline could include, but are not limited to, reduced sales, increased instances of uncollectible customer receivables, and increased asset impairments in future periods. Accordingly, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic, or the extent to which the disruption may materially impact its consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations or statements of cash flows for fiscal year 2021.2022 or beyond.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016,December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"(“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments, including the Company's accounts receivable and contract assets. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 in the first quarter of its fiscal 2021 utilizing the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other— Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract ("ASU 2018-15"), which aligns the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the accounting for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software, in
order to determine the applicable costs to capitalize and the applicable costs to expense as incurred. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 in the first quarter of its fiscal 2021 and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"). This standard is intended to simplify the accounting and disclosure requirements for income taxes by eliminating various exceptions in accounting for income taxes as well as clarifying and amending existing guidance to improve consistency in the application of ASC 740. The standard will bewas effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal 2022. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and earlythe adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating thedid not have a material impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020 and as clarified in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. (“ASU”) 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial
Reporting” (“ASU 2020-04”), which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or by another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments are effective immediately for all entities. An entity may elect to apply the amendments on a full retrospective basis as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or on a prospective basis to new modifications from any date between March 12, 2020 and December 31, 2022. The Company adopted ASU 2020-04 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the adoption did not have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
2.Earnings Per Share
EarningsBasic earnings per share is based oncomputed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period, adjusted for the dilutiveperiod. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by giving effect of Companyto the potential dilution that could occur if stock awards.awards vested and were converted into common shares during the period.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
| | | | Three Months Ended August 31, | | | Six Months Ended August 31, | | | | Three Months Ended May 31, | |
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Net income (loss) for basic and diluted earnings per common share | | $ | (1,790) | | | $ | 15,558 | | | $ | 3,751 | | | $ | 36,842 | | |
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common share | | Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common share | | $22,337 | | $5,541 | |
Denominator: | Denominator: | | | | | | | | | Denominator: | | | | | |
Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares | Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares | | 26,175 | | | 26,197 | | | 26,166 | | | 26,161 | | Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares | | 25,051 | | | 26,157 | | |
Effect of dilutive securities: | Effect of dilutive securities: | | Effect of dilutive securities: | | |
Employee and director equity awards | Employee and director equity awards | | 0 | | | 75 | | | 32 | | | 72 | | Employee and director equity awards | | 219 | | | 35 | | |
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share | Denominator for diluted earnings per common share | | 26,175 | | | 26,272 | | | 26,198 | | | 26,233 | | Denominator for diluted earnings per common share | | 25,270 | | | 26,192 | | |
Earnings per share basic and diluted: | Earnings per share basic and diluted: | | | | | | | | | Earnings per share basic and diluted: | | | | | |
Basic income (loss) per common share | | $ | (0.07) | | | $ | 0.59 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.41 | | |
Diluted income (loss) per common share | | $ | (0.07) | | | $ | 0.59 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 1.40 | | |
Basic income per common share | | Basic income per common share | | $ | 0.89 | | | $ | 0.21 | | |
Diluted income per common share | | Diluted income per common share | | $ | 0.88 | | | $ | 0.21 | | |
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3.Sales
Disaggregated Sales
The following table presents disaggregated sales by customer industry (in thousands):
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Industrial | Industrial | | $ | 67,112 | | | $ | 139,352 | | | $ | 197,220 | | | $ | 304,152 | | Industrial | | $ | 153,983 | | | $ | 130,109 | | |
Transmission and distribution | Transmission and distribution | | 97,619 | | | 56,686 | | | 146,676 | | | 128,967 | | Transmission and distribution | | 43,667 | | | 49,057 | | |
Power generation | Power generation | | 38,641 | | | 40,152 | | | 72,768 | | | 92,194 | | Power generation | | 32,176 | | | 34,127 | | |
Total sales | Total sales | | $ | 203,372 | | | $ | 236,190 | | | $ | 416,664 | | | $ | 525,313 | | Total sales | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 213,293 | | |
See Note 4 for sales information by segment.
Contract Liabilities
The following table shows the changes in contract liabilities for the sixthree months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively (in thousands):
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Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 18,418 | | | $ | 56,928 | | |
Balance at February 28/29, | | Balance at February 28/29, | | $ | 16,138 | | | $ | 18,418 | |
Contract liabilities added during the period | Contract liabilities added during the period | | 2,738 | | | 18,234 | | Contract liabilities added during the period | | 12,375 | | | 4,796 | |
Sales recognized during the period | Sales recognized during the period | | (7,400) | | | (51,504) | | Sales recognized during the period | | (11,415) | | | (5,849) | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 13,756 | | | $ | 23,658 | | |
Balance at May 31, | | Balance at May 31, | | $ | 17,098 | | | $ | 17,365 | |
The Company did not record any sales for the sixthree months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 or 20192020 related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods. The increases or decreases in accounts receivable, contract assets, and contract liabilities during the sixthree months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 and 20192020 were due primarily to normal timing differences between the Company’s performance and customer payments somewhat impacted by customer inspection delays and effects of COVID-19 on our customers.in fiscal 2021.
The Company expects to recognize sales, related to the $13.8$17.1 million balance of contract liabilities as of AugustMay 31, 20202021 of approximately $5.9$12.1 million, $5.5$4.7 million, $2.2$0.2 million and $0.2$0.1 million in fiscal 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2024,2025, respectively.
4.Operating Segments
Segment Information
The Company has 2 distinct operating segments: the Metal Coatings segment and the Infrastructure Solutions segment.
The Metal Coatings segment provides hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, and other metal coating applications to the steel fabrication and other industries through facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. Hot dip galvanizing is a metallurgical process in which molten zinc reacts to steel. The zinc alloying provides corrosion protection to fabricated steel for extended periods of up to 50 years.
The Infrastructure Solutions segment provides specialized products and services designed to support primarily industrial and electrical applications. The product offerings include custom switchgear, electrical enclosures, medium and high voltage bus ducts, explosion proof and hazardous duty lighting and tubular products. The Infrastructure Solutions segment also focuses on life-cycle extension for the power generation, refining and industrial infrastructure, through providing automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation.
Sales and operating income (loss) by segment for each period were as follows (in thousands):
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Metal Coatings | Metal Coatings | | $ | 117,037 | | | $ | 124,843 | | | $ | 236,027 | | | $ | 246,997 | | Metal Coatings | | $ | 127,735 | | | $ | 118,991 | | |
Infrastructure Solutions | Infrastructure Solutions | | 86,335 | | | 111,347 | | | 180,637 | | | 278,316 | | Infrastructure Solutions | | 102,091 | | | 94,302 | | |
Total sales | Total sales | | $ | 203,372 | | | $ | 236,190 | | | $ | 416,664 | | | $ | 525,313 | | Total sales | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 213,293 | | |
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Metal Coatings | Metal Coatings | | $ | 15,600 | | | $ | 28,673 | | | $ | 40,684 | | | $ | 58,065 | | Metal Coatings | | $ | 31,576 | | | $ | 25,085 | | |
Infrastructure Solutions | Infrastructure Solutions | | (4,310) | | | 4,239 | | | (5,358) | | | 16,810 | | Infrastructure Solutions | | 9,624 | | | (1,048) | | |
Corporate | Corporate | | (10,638) | | | (10,705) | | | (20,357) | | | (21,694) | | Corporate | | (10,488) | | | (9,719) | | |
Total operating income | Total operating income | | $ | 652 | | | $ | 22,207 | | | $ | 14,969 | | | $ | 53,181 | | Total operating income | | $ | 30,712 | | | $ | 14,318 | | |
Asset balances by segment for each period were as follows (in thousands):
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Metal Coatings | | $ | 474,011 | | | $ | 504,632 | |
Infrastructure Solutions | | 502,170 | | | 548,032 | |
Corporate | | 23,771 | | | 21,167 | |
Total | | $ | 999,952 | | | $ | 1,073,831 | |
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Metal Coatings | | $ | 490,326 | | | $ | 480,778 | |
Infrastructure Solutions | | 521,428 | | | 489,986 | |
Corporate | | 27,485 | | | 25,678 | |
Total | | $ | 1,039,239 | | | $ | 996,442 | |
Financial Information About Geographical Areas
The following table presents sales by geographic region for each period (in(dollars in thousands):
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United States | United States | | $ | 170,651 | | | $ | 210,668 | | | $ | 359,733 | | | $ | 441,005 | | United States | | $ | 191,116 | | | $ | 190,842 | | |
International | International | | 32,721 | | | 25,522 | | | 56,931 | | | 84,308 | | International | | 38,710 | | | 22,451 | | |
Total | Total | | $ | 203,372 | | | $ | 236,190 | | | $ | 416,664 | | | $ | 525,313 | | Total | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 213,293 | | |
The following table presents fixed assets by geographic region for each period (in(dollars in thousands):
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Property, plant and equipment, net: | Property, plant and equipment, net: | | | | | Property, plant and equipment, net: | | | | |
United States | United States | | $ | 178,485 | | | $ | 190,365 | | United States | | $ | 180,004 | | | $ | 180,718 | |
Canada | Canada | | 16,117 | | | 16,385 | | Canada | | 14,953 | | | 15,007 | |
Other countries | Other countries | | 5,818 | | | 6,354 | | Other countries | | 12,732 | | | 10,184 | |
Total | Total | | $ | 200,420 | | | $ | 213,104 | | Total | | $ | 207,689 | | | $ | 205,909 | |
5.Warranty Reserves
A reserve has been established to provide for the estimated future cost of warranties on certain delivered products. The warranty accrual is classified within otherincluded in "Other accrued liabilitiesliabilities" on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Management monitors established reserves and adjusts warranty estimates based upon the progression of resolution activities with ourthe Company's customers. Warranties typically cover non-conformance to customer specifications andor defects in material and workmanship.
The following table shows the changes in the warranty reserves for the six month periodthree months ended AugustMay 31, 2020 (in2021 (dollars in thousands):
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Beginning of periodBalance at February 28, 2021 | $ | 3,7024,079 | |
Warranty costs incurred | (889) | |
Transfers to liabilities held for sale | (552)(112) | |
Additions charged to income | 760170 | |
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End of periodBalance at May 31, 2021 | $ | 3,0214,137 | |
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6.Debt
The Company's debt consisted of the following for each of the periods presented (in(dollars in thousands):
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2017 Revolving Credit Facility | 2017 Revolving Credit Facility | $ | 47,000 | | | $ | 78,000 | | 2017 Revolving Credit Facility | $ | 36,000 | | | $ | 29,000 | |
| 2011 Senior Notes | 125,000 | | | 125,000 | | |
| 2020 Senior Notes | | 2020 Senior Notes | 150,000 | | | 150,000 | |
Total debt, gross | Total debt, gross | 172,000 | | | 203,000 | | Total debt, gross | 186,000 | | | 179,000 | |
Unamortized debt issuance costs | Unamortized debt issuance costs | (55) | | | (122) | | Unamortized debt issuance costs | (565) | | | (581) | |
Total debt, net | Total debt, net | 171,945 | | | 202,878 | | Total debt, net | 185,435 | | | 178,419 | |
Less amount due within one year | Less amount due within one year | (125,000) | | | (125,000) | | Less amount due within one year | 0 | | | 0 | |
Debt due after one year, net | Debt due after one year, net | $ | 46,945 | | | $ | 77,878 | | Debt due after one year, net | $ | 185,435 | | | $ | 178,419 | |
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debt agreements.
7.Leases
The Company is a lessee under various operating leases for facilities and equipment. Supplemental information related to the Company's portfolio of operating leases was as follows (in thousands, except years and percentages)(dollars in thousands):
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Operating lease cost | | $ | 3,698 | | | $ | 4,648 | | | $ | 8,168 | | | $ | 8,914 | |
Operating cash flows from operating leases included in lease liabilities | | 2,216 | | | 2,131 | | | 4,335 | | | 4,406 | |
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | | 1,324 | | | 643 | | | 1,528 | | | 3,149 | |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases included in lease liabilities | $ | 2,299 | | | $ | 2,119 | | | | | |
Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - operating | 12,661 | | | 204 | | | | | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (years) | 8.4 | | 7.6 | | | | |
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | 4.6 | % | | 5.0 | % | | | | |
Operating and financing cash flows from financing leases included in lease liabilities | 18 | | | — | | | | | |
Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - financing | 0 | | | — | | | | | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term - financing leases (years) | 4.3 | | — | | | | | |
Weighted-average discount rate - financing leases | 4.3 | % | | — | % | | | | |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases | | 7.23 years | | 7.94 years |
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | | 4.83 | % | | 4.89 | % |
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Cost of sales | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 3,225 | |
Selling, general and administrative | 1,130 | | | 1,249 | |
Total lease expense | $ | 3,676 | | | $ | 4,474 | |
As of AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities were as follows (in(dollars in thousands):
| Fiscal year: | Fiscal year: | | Fiscal year: | | Operating Leases | | Finance Leases | | Total |
2021 (remaining 6 months) | $ | 4,284 | | |
2022 | 8,325 | | |
2022 (remaining 9 months) | | 2022 (remaining 9 months) | | $ | 6,896 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 6,949 | |
2023 | 2023 | 7,830 | | 2023 | | 8,709 | | | 71 | | | 8,780 | |
2024 | 2024 | 6,959 | | 2024 | | 7,818 | | | 71 | | | 7,889 | |
2025 | 2025 | 6,086 | | 2025 | | 6,777 | | | 68 | | | 6,845 | |
2026 | | 2026 | | 5,330 | | | 14 | | | 5,344 | |
Thereafter | Thereafter | 16,071 | | Thereafter | | 21,962 | | | 0 | | | 21,962 | |
Total lease payments | Total lease payments | 49,555 | | Total lease payments | | 57,492 | | | 277 | | | 57,769 | |
Less imputed interest | Less imputed interest | (8,408) | | Less imputed interest | | (9,872) | | | (21) | | | (9,893) | |
Total | Total | $ | 41,147 | | Total | | $ | 47,620 | | | $ | 256 | | | $ | 47,876 | |
8.Income Taxes
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments have enacted or are contemplating measures to provide aidThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and economic stimulus. These measures include deferring the due dates of tax payments and other changes to their income and non-income-based tax laws as well as providing direct government assistance through grants and forgivable loans. The CARESEconomic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the U.S., includes measures to assist companies, including temporary changes to income and non-income-based tax laws. With respect to the CARES Act, the Company currently expects to benefitbenefited from the deferral of certain payroll taxes through the end of calendar year 2020 and the technical correction with respect to qualified improvement property. The Company continues to monitor U.S. and international governmental mandates and programs for applicability to the Company.
The provision (benefit) for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 6.2% and 54.9%25.5% for the three and six months ended AugustMay 31, 2020, respectively,2021, as compared to 13.4% and 18.0%45.8% for the respective prior year comparable periods.period. The decreases and increases respectivelydecrease in the effective tax rates arerate was primarily attributable to the restructuring chargesunfavorable impact of COVID-19 on book income, lossesearnings in foreign jurisdictions for which the prior year quarter compared to the current quarter ended May 31, 2021. The Company does not anticipate being able to recognize the benefitand additional uncertain tax positions that were recorded discrete items in the first quarter of fiscalthe prior year 2021 related to research and developmentthe current year; however, since book income was significantly lower in the prior year, the effective tax credits.rate was impacted more significantly by the discrete items.
9. Equity
TableOn November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of ContentsDirectors authorized a $100 million share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase its Common Stock (the “2020 Share Authorization”). Repurchases under the 2020 Share Authorization will be made through open market and/or private transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, and could include repurchases pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, which allows stock repurchases when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so.During the three months ended May 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 125,770 of its common shares in the amount of $6.3 million at an average purchase price of $49.80 under the 2020 Share Authorization.
9.
Share-based Compensation
The Company has 2 share-based compensation plans, the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan") and the Amended and Restated 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”).
The 2014 Plan provides for broad-based equity grants to employees, including executive officers, and members of the board of directors and permits the granting of restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance awards, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the 2014 Plan is 1.5 million shares and, as of August 31, 2020, the Company had approximately 1.2 million shares reserved for future issuance under this plan.
The 2005 Plan permitted the granting of stock appreciation rights and other equity-based awards to certain employees. This plan was terminated upon the effective date of the 2014 Plan and no future grants may be made under the 2005 Plan. There were stock appreciation rights granted under the 2005 Plan prior to its termination that remain outstanding, and if exercised, such awards will be settled from the balance of shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan. As of August 31, 2020, there were 0.1 million shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan. The 2005 Plan will be formally retired when all remaining outstanding stock appreciation rights are exercised, forfeited or expire. All outstanding stock appreciation rights will expire on or before March 1, 2021.
Restricted Stock Unit Awards
Restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards are valued at the market price of our common stock on the grant date. Awards generally vest ratably over a period of three years but these awards may vest earlier in accordance with the Plan’s vesting provisions. RSU awards have dividend equivalent rights (“DERs”), which entitle holders of RSUs to the same dividend value per share as holders of common stock. DERs are subject to the same vesting and other terms and conditions as the corresponding unvested RSUs. DERs are accumulated and paid when the underlying awards vest.
A summary of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock unit award activity (including DERs) for the six month period ended August 31, 2020 is as follows:
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| | Restricted Stock Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share |
Outstanding at beginning of period | | 194,946 | | | $ | 44.34 | |
Granted | | 129,620 | | | 28.61 | |
Vested | | (63,621) | | | 45.95 | |
Forfeited | | (22,492) | | | 37.24 | |
Outstanding at end of period | | 238,453 | | | $ | 35.94 | |
Performance Share Unit Awards
The Company grants performance share unit ("PSU") awards to certain employees, which also include DERs as described above. These PSU awards have a three year performance cycle and will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date subject to various vesting conditions. Certain PSU awards have vesting conditions based on the Company’s degree of achievement of a target annual average adjusted return on assets during these three year periods relative to the performance of a predetermined group of peer companies. In addition, these PSU awards may have vesting conditions or certain vesting multipliers, which are based on the Company’s total shareholder return ("TSR) during such three years in comparison to a defined specific industry peer group. For fiscal 2021, the Company's annual PSU awards are subject to the Company's TSR relative to its proxy peer group and will not be subject to any multiplier. The Company estimates the grant date value of PSU awards using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the date of grant.
A summary of the Company’ non-vested performance share unit award activity (including DERs)10. Assets Held for the six month period ended August 31, 2020 is as follows:
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| | Performance Stock Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share |
Outstanding at the beginning of the period | | 109,936 | | | $ | 47.75 | |
Granted | | 69,955 | | | 33.22 | |
Vested | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Forfeited | | (36,307) | | | 54.00 | |
Outstanding at the end of the period | | 143,584 | | | $ | 39.09 | |
The PSU awards in the table above are presented at the face value of the respective grants. However, the PSU awards prior to fiscal 2021 that may ultimately vest can vary in a range 0% to 250%, and 0% to 200% thereafter, of the face amount of such awards depending on the outcome of the performance or market vesting conditions.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock appreciation rights ('SARs") were 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 generally vest ratably over a period of three years from the date of grant although some may vest immediately on issuance. These awards are valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
A summary of the Company’s SARs activity for the six month period ended August 31, 2020 is as follows:
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| | SARs | | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Outstanding at beginning of period | | 94,826 | | | $ | 44.58 | |
Granted | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Exercised | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Forfeited | | (2,539) | | | 44.69 | |
Outstanding at end of the period | | 92,287 | | | $ | 44.58 | |
Exercisable at the ending of the period | | 92,287 | | | $ | 44.58 | |
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The average remaining contractual term for SARs outstanding and SARs that were exercisable as of August 31, 2020 was 0.38 years and such awards had 0 intrinsic value.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), which allows employees of the Company to purchase common stock of the Company through accumulated payroll deductions. Offerings under the ESPP have a duration of 24 months (the "offering period") and commence on each January 1 and July 1, and ending on June 30 and December 31, respectively. 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 the Company's 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. The Company issued 58,080 and 51,438 shares from the ESPP during the six month period ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits related to all the plans listed above were as follows (in thousands):
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| | Six Months Ended August 31, | | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 |
Compensation expense | | $ | 4,083 | | | $ | 3,086 | |
Income tax benefits | | $ | 453 | | | $ | 648 | |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to the Company's employee equity grants at August 31, 2020 totals $10.9 million and is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.63 years.
The Company’s policy is to issue shares required under these plans from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares.
10. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The impairment tests are based on Level 3 fair value inputs. Fair value is an exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Hierarchy Levels 1, 2, or 3 are terms for the priority of inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Hierarchy Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Hierarchy Level 2 inputs are input other than quoted prices included with level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. Hierarchy Level 3 are
inputs that are not observable in the market. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company continued to execute its strategy to divest of non-core businesses, which began in the last quarter of 2020 with the planned exit of most of our business serving customers in the nuclear power businesses.We closed certain transactions in the second quarter of 2021 and we classified other businesses as held-for-sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.In connection with the divestitures, we allocated goodwill to the businesses disposed of or held for sale based on the relative fair value of those businesses compared with the fair value of the reporting unit where goodwill was recorded.The determination of the amount of goodwill to allocate to the disposal group as opposed to the ongoing operations required significant management judgment regarding future cash flows, discount rates and other market relevant data.Sale
In addition, we performed goodwill impairment tests for those reporting units following the allocation of goodwill to the divested or held for sale businesses.NaN goodwill impairment charges have been recorded during fiscal 2021.The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by reportable segment as of August 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020 are as follows:
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| Metal Coatings | | Infrastructure Solutions | | Total |
Balance as of February 29, 2020 | $ | 157,048 | | | $ | 199,177 | | | $ | 356,225 | |
Allocated to Galvabar | (1,132) | | | 0 | | | (1,132) | |
Allocated to disposal group | 0 | | | (3,955) | | | (3,955) | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 617 | | | 0 | | | 617 | |
Balance as of August 31, 2020 | $ | 156,533 | | | $ | 195,222 | | | $ | 351,755 | |
11. Restructuring and Impairment Charges
As described in Note 10, the Company has been executing a plan to divest certain non-core businesses in the last half of 2020.businesses. In the second quarter of 2021, the Company closed on the sale of its Galvabar business within the Metal Coatings segment and the board of directors approved a plan to divest certain other businesses within the Company. We recorded a loss on the sale of our Galvabar business of $1.2 million.The businesses we expect to sell are two businesses in our Infrastructure Solutions segment and two non-operating locations in our Metal Coatings segment.The assets and liabilities of the businesses expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months are classified as held-for-sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.In addition, we expect to close a small number of Metal Coatings locations that were in underperforming and lower growth geographies.
In the second quarter of 2021, we recorded certain earnings charges related to our restructuring activities, which are summarized in the table below:
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| Metal Coatings | | Infrastructure Solutions | | Total |
Write down on assets held for sale to estimated sales price | $ | 3,161 | | | $ | 4,100 | | | $ | 7,261 | |
Write down of assets expected to be abandoned | 6,965 | | | 0 | | | 6,965 | |
Loss on sale of subsidiary | 1,198 | | | 0 | | | 1,198 | |
Write down of excess inventory | 0 | | | 2,511 | | | 2,511 | |
Costs associated with assets held for sale | 0 | | | 758 | | | 758 | |
Total charges | $ | 11,324 | | | $ | 7,369 | | | $ | 18,693 | |
Assets Held for Sale
The strategic decision to divest of these businesses reflects the Company's longer termlong-term strategy to focus on core businesses within its Metal Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions segments.become a more focused metal coatings company. The historical annual sales, operating profit and net assets of these businesses were not significant enough to qualify as discontinued operations.
Assets and liabilities allocated to the disposal group are as follows:
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| | | As of May 31, 2021 |
Assets | | | |
Accounts receivable | | $ | 5,9174,715 | | |
Inventories | | 2,8822,600 | | |
Contract assets | | | 4,1402,204 | |
Other current assets | | 141186 | | |
Property, plant and equipment | | 5,5621,348 | | |
Other assets | | | 1,58043 | |
Goodwill | | 3,9551,693 | | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Accounts payable | | 1,289856 | | |
Contract liabilities | | 1,8611,926 | | |
Other accrued liabilities | | 1,593877 | | |
Lease liability – long term | | 1,35412 | | |
Total carrying value | | $ | 18,0809,118 | |
Less: Impairment of carrying value of remaining assets held for sale to estimated sales price | | | 7,261 (3,490) | |
Fair value of disposal group | | $ | 10,8195,628 | | |
Infrastructure Solutions Segment11. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal
InThe Company and its subsidiaries are named defendants and plaintiffs in various routine lawsuits incidental to our business. These proceedings include labor and employment claims, use of the second quarterCompany’s intellectual property, worker’s compensation, environmental matters, and various commercial disputes, all arising in the normal course of fiscal year 2021,business. As discovery progresses on all outstanding legal matters, the Company will continue to evaluate opportunities to either settle the disputes for nuisance value or potentially enter into mediation as a resultway to resolve the disputes prior to trial. As the pending cases progress through additional discovery and potential mediation, our assessment of the continued market pressureslikelihood of an unfavorable outcome on the pending lawsuits may change. 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 believes it has strong defenses to all of these matters and does not expect liabilities, if any, from these claims or proceedings, either individually or in the oil and gas services market,aggregate, to have a material effect on the Company undertook an evaluationCompany’s financial position, results of inventory within the tubular products business.operations or cash flows. As a result of the evaluation, the Company determined certain inventories to be in excess of their net realizable value, and recorded an inventory write down of $2.5 million to record the inventory at its current fair value.
Metal Coatings Segment
In the second quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company approved a plan to close certain locations within the Metal Coatings segment in future periods. Management performed an analysis of the assets at each location expected to be closed.For assets that will not be transferred to another location for use in operations, management wrote the assets down to reflect a shortened useful life and lower value to the Company
The Company recognized the following charges to income from operations related to locations expected to be closed:
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| | Three Months Ended August 31, | | | | | | Six months ended August 31, | | | | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | (in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | |
Inventory write down | | $ | 336 | | | $ | 0 | | $ | 336 | | | $ | 0 |
Property & equipment write downs | | | 2,999 | | | | 0 | | | 2,999 | | | | 0 |
Intangible write down | | | 3,258 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,258 | | | | 0 | |
Other | | | 372 | | | | | | | 372 | | | | |
Total | | $ | 6,965 | | | $ | 0 | | $ | 6,965 | | | $ | 0 |
12. Subsequent Event
The Company, on October 9, 2020, completed a private placement transaction wherebyOn July 8, 2021, the Company borrowed $150.0 million of senior unsecured notesrefinanced its current un-secured revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in March 2022, with a new five-year un-secured revolving credit facility under that certain credit agreement, dated July 8, 2021 by and among the Company, borrower, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the other agents and lender parties thereto (the “Notes”“2021 Credit Agreement”) consisting of two separate tranches:. The 2021 Credit Agreement matures in July 2026 and includes the following significant terms;
•i.7-year borrowing: $70.0provides for a senior un-secured revolving credit facility with a principal amount of up to $400.0 million priced at 2.77% coupon,revolving loan commitments, and includes an additional $200.0 million uncommitted incremental accordion facility,
ii.interest rate margin ranges from 87.5 bps to 175 bps for Eurodollar Rate loans, and from 0.0 bps to 75 bps for Base Rate loans, depending on leverage ratio of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as a group,
iii.includes a letter of credit sub-facility up to $85.0 million for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit,
•iv.12-year borrowing: $80.0includes a $50.0 million pricedsublimit for swing line loans,
v.includes customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, and events of default, including restrictions on incurrence of non-ordinary course debt, investment and dividends, subject to various exceptions, carve-outs and baskets, and
vi.includes a maximum leverage ratio financial covenant and an interest coverage ratio financial covenant, each to be tested at 3.17% coupon.quarter end.
The new borrowing includes a three month delayed funding free of charge, and a four month delayed funding available at a 2 basis point premium. The proceeds of the borrowingloans under the 2021 Credit Agreement will be funded in December 2020used primarily to finance working capital needs, capital improvements, dividends, future acquisitions and January 2021, and will be utilized to repay the existing $125.0 million 5.42% Senior Notes maturing on January 20, 2021 as well as being available for general corporate purposes. Interest on
The foregoing summary of certain terms and provisions of the outstanding Notes will2021 Credit Agreement does not purport to be paid semi-annually.complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 2021 Credit Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 to this Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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,”"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 AnnualQuarterly Report on Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for theour products and services, offered by AZZ, including demand by the metal coatings market, power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, and the industrial markets,markets. In addition, within each of which maythe markets we serve, our customers and our operations could potentially be adversely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic where our ability to assess the future and full impact on the Company, our customers and our suppliers is limited.coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic. We could also experience fluctuations in prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas, which are used in ourthe hot dip galvanizing process or other potentialprocess; supply-chain disruptions orvendor delays; customer requested delays of our products or services; changesdelays in the political stability and economic conditions impacting our business in the domestic and foreign markets that we serve; customer requested delays of shipments; additional acquisition opportunities; currency exchange rates; adequacy of financing; availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ’s growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the products we inventory or sell or the services that we provide; economic volatility or changes in the political stability in the United States and other foreign markets in which we operate; acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad.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, 202028, 2021 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, 2020,28, 2021, and with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Results of Operations
Strategy
The Company hasWe have a developed strategy and periodically reviewsreview our strategy against our performance, market conditions and competitive threats. As a result of our ongoing evaluations and assessments, as well asDuring the uncertainties brought upon the Company by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company further evaluated our strategies and better defined our core and non-core operations. As a result of this assessment during the secondthird quarter of fiscal year 2021, management approvedwe publicly announced strategic and financial initiatives to enhance shareholder value. These initiatives include a plancomprehensive Board-led review of our portfolio and capital allocation and the engagement of leading independent financial, legal and tax advisors in support of this review. We have continued these initiatives in fiscal 2022. These actions will allow us to divest certain businesses, close certain under-performing operations and recorded impairment charges against assets.accelerate the strategy to become a more focused metal coatings company, which we believe will more rapidly enhance shareholder value.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the viral strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide.
The spread ofcontinued uncertainty associated with COVID-19 resulted in virtually all governments issuing restrictive orders, including “shelter in place” orders around the globe to assist in mitigating the spread of the virus.
Subsequently, in March 2020, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) department issued guidance clarifying that critical infrastructure industriesdid not have a responsibility to maintainmaterial adverse effect on our results of operations while these restrictive measures are in place. The Company, based on input fromfor the government and our customers, continued to operate under the CISA guidelines in an effort to support critical infrastructure in the areas where we are either required to do so, or where we are able.
The Company was impacted by the inability for our Infrastructure Solutions Industrial Platform to access certain customer sites to perform services, temporary slow-downs in order placements in the Infrastructure Solutions Electrical Platform, and costs associated with maintaining safe operations across our entire business. The Company was able to remain open during the entirety of the pandemic to service our customers.three months ended May 31, 2021. While we continue to support our customers, there remains uncertainties regarding the duration recurrence and, to what extent, if any, that the COVID-19 pandemic, or newly identified variants, will ultimately have on the demand for our products and services or with our supply chain. We continue to monitor the situation as information becomes readily available and continue to take actions to provide for the safety of our personnel, and to support the requirements under the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ("CISA").
As described above,
Our operations remain open globally and the spreadimpact to our personnel and operations has been limited by the effects of COVID-19. The most significant impact to us has been our ability to serve customers at their business locations.We have experienced limited customer order deferrals, but there have been few outright customer order cancellations. During the first
quarter of fiscal 2022, we continued to see improvement in sales and operating income in both of our operating segments. While governments have taken actions, including the approval of vaccines to limit the impacts of COVID-19, and the resulting economic contraction has resulted in increased business uncertainty. The consequences of a prolonged economic decline could include, but are not limited to, reduced sales, increased instances of uncollectible customer receivables, and increased asset impairments in future periods. Accordingly, we cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic, or the extent to which the disruption may materially impact our consolidated balance sheet, statements of operationsincome or statements of cash flows for fiscal year 2021.2022.
In addition, in March 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which among other things, provides employer payroll tax credits for wages paid to employees who are unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and options to defer payroll tax payments. Based on a preliminaryan evaluation of the CARES Act, we qualifyqualified for the deferral of payroll and other tax payments and we are continuing to evaluate certain employer payroll tax credits.payments.
Overview
We have two distinct operating segments, the Metal Coatings segment and the Infrastructure Solutions segment (formerly defined as the Energy segment).segment. Management believes that the most meaningful analysis of our results of operations is to analyze our performance by segment. We use sales and operating income by segment to evaluate our segments. Segment operating income consists of 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 consolidated operating income, see Note 4 to our quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
During the three months ended May 31, 2021, we continue to execute a plan to divest certain non-core businesses, which was approved by the board of directors in fiscal 2021. As of May 31, 2021, one business in our Infrastructure Solutions segment is classified as held for sale. In addition, one non-operating location in our Metal Coatings segment is classified as held for sale. The assets and liabilities of these locations are expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months, and are included in "Assets held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Orders and Backlog
Our entire backlog which is inclusive of transaction taxes for certain foreign subsidiaries, relates entirely to our Infrastructure Solutions segment and was $210.6 million asexcludes transaction taxes for certain foreign subsidiaries. As of AugustMay 31, 2020, an increase of $5.32021, backlog remained flat to February 28, 2021, at $186.1 million. Our backlog decreased $19.3 million, or 2.6%9.4%, as compared to $205.4 million as of May 31, 2020. Our backlog decreased $91.3 million, or 30.2%, as compared tofor the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in backlog is primarily due to the continued impact of COVID-19, which resulted in a decrease in bookings and sales over the past 12 months, and, to a lesser extent, divestitures that occurred in fiscal 2021. For the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, backlog was favorably impacted by an increase in our incoming net orders decreased by $29.4bookings of $54.9 million, or 12.3% when31.4%, compared to same period of fiscal 2020 and2021, due to a decrease in some COVID-19 related restrictions during the quarter. The decrease in restrictions also favorably impacted our book-to-sales ratio, which increased to 1.03 to 11.00, from 1.01 to 1.0.82. The slight increasedecrease in backlog was primarily attributablealso due to an increase in sales recognized in the current quarter compared to the impacts on customer activities given COVID-19 delays duringprior quarter, primarily related to sales recognized in the first quarter. Customers have been slower to release orders on project-related electrical platform work and orderscurrent quarter for certain large international projects for which bookings were delayedrecorded in our industrial platform.prior years.
The table below includes the progression of backlog (in(dollars in thousands):
| | | Period Ended | | Period Ended | | | Period Ended | | Period Ended | |
Backlog | Backlog | | 2/29/2020 | | $ | 243,799 | | | 2/28/2019 | | $ | 332,894 | | Backlog | | 2/28/2021 | | $ | 186,119 | | | 2/28/2020 | | $ | 243,799 | |
Net bookings | Net bookings | | | | 174,865 | | | | | 256,344 | | Net bookings | | | | 229,805 | | | | | 174,865 | |
| Sales recognized | Sales recognized | | (213,293) | | | (289,123) | | Sales recognized | | (229,826) | | | (213,293) | |
Backlog | Backlog | | 5/31/2020 | | 205,371 | | | 5/31/2019 | | 300,115 | | Backlog | | 5/31/2021 | | $ | 186,098 | | | 5/31/2020 | | $ | 205,371 | |
Book to sales ratio | Book to sales ratio | | | | 0.82 | | | | | 0.89 | | Book to sales ratio | | | | 1.00 | | | | | 0.82 | |
Net bookings | | 208,627 | | | 238,007 | | |
Sales recognized | | (203,372) | | | (236,190) | | |
Backlog | | 8/31/2020 | | 210,626 | | | 8/31/2019 | | 301,932 | | |
Book to sales ratio | | | | 1.03 | | | | | 1.01 | | |
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Segment Sales
For the three months ended August 31, 2020, consolidated sales decreased $32.8 million, or 13.9% , as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. For the six months ended August 31, 2020, consolidated sales decreased $108.6 million, or 20.7%, as compared to the year-to-date period in fiscal 2020.
The following table reflects the breakdown of sales by segment (in(dollars in thousands):
| | | | Three Months Ended August 31, | | | Six Months Ended August 31, | | | | Three Months Ended May 31, | |
| | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | | 2021 | | 2020 | |
Sales: | Sales: | | | | | | | | | Sales: | | | | | |
Metal Coatings | Metal Coatings | | $ | 117,037 | | | $ | 124,843 | | | $ | 236,027 | | | $ | 246,997 | | Metal Coatings | | $ | 127,735 | | | $ | 118,991 | | |
Infrastructure Solutions | Infrastructure Solutions | | 86,335 | | | 111,347 | | | 180,637 | | | 278,316 | | Infrastructure Solutions | | 102,091 | | | 94,302 | | |
Total sales | Total sales | | $ | 203,372 | | | $ | 236,190 | | | $ | 416,664 | | | $ | 525,313 | | Total sales | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 213,293 | | |
For the three months ended May 31, 2021, consolidated sales increased $16.5 million, or 7.8%, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. Sales for the Metal Coatings segment decreased $7.8increased $8.7 million, or 6.3% and $11.0 million or 4.4% respectively,7.3%, for the three and six months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021, as compared to the same periodsperiod in fiscal 2020.2021. The slight decreaseincrease was relatedprimarily due to slightly lower volumesimproved price realization for our superior quality and service, the acquisition of a metal coatings facility in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and the improved performance of our surface technology offerings. The volume of steel processed partially offset by lower cost of zinc consumed throughremained steady in the kettles. We believe the lower sales were due primarilycurrent quarter, compared to the slowdown in the economy as a result of COVID-19.
prior year quarter. Sales for the Infrastructure Solutions segment decreased $25.0increased $7.8 million, or 22.5%8.3%, and $97.7 million or 35.1% respectively for the three and six month periodsmonths ended AugustMay 31, 20202021 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. The decreaseincrease was driven withinprimarily related to an improvement in the spring turnaround season in the Industrial Platformplatform (as the prior year was significantly impacted by COVID-19), partially offset by a decrease related to a divestiture in the global pandemic causing countries to close their economy and activity from refining customers declined significantly due to substantial demand drop for crude oil-related products caused by the pandemic despite historically low crude oil prices.third quarter of fiscal 2021. In the Electrical Platform decreases in bothplatform, sales decreased compared to the three and six month periods were attributableprior year, primarily due to lower sales from certain large international electricalin China as projects that were recognizednear completion, partially offset by an increase in the prior periods that did not repeatbacklog and sales for switchgear and enclosure products in the current period. In addition, the decrease was related to less overall demand for our electrical products and industrial solutions, which was due primarily to the slowdown in the economy as a result of COVID-19 and the continued softness in the oil and gas markets.
Segment Operating Income
The following table reflects the breakdown of operating income (loss) by segment (in(dollars in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended August 31, | | | | Six Months Ended August 31, | | |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
Operating income (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Metal Coatings | | $ | 15,600 | | | $ | 28,673 | | | $ | 40,684 | | | $ | 58,065 | |
Infrastructure Solutions | | (4,310) | | | 4,239 | | | (5,358) | | | 16,810 | |
Corporate | | (10,638) | | | (10,705) | | | (20,357) | | | (21,694) | |
Total operating income | | $ | 652 | | | $ | 22,207 | | | $ | 14,969 | | | $ | 53,181 | |
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| | Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | Three Months Ended May 31, 2020 |
| | Metal Coatings | | Infra- structure Solutions | | Corporate | | Total | | Metal Coatings | | Infra- structure Solutions | | Corporate | | Total |
Operating income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 127,735 | | | $ | 102,091 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 229,826 | | | $ | 118,991 | | | $ | 94,302 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 213,293 | |
Cost of sales | | 92,078 | | | 79,821 | | | — | | | 171,899 | | | 89,339 | | | 81,746 | | | — | | | 171,085 | |
Gross margin | | 35,657 | | | 22,270 | | | — | | | 57,927 | | | 29,652 | | | 12,556 | | | — | | | 42,208 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | 4,081 | | | 12,646 | | | 10,488 | | | 27,215 | | | 4,567 | | | 13,604 | | | 9,719 | | | 27,890 | |
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Total operating income | | $ | 31,576 | | | $ | 9,624 | | | $ | (10,488) | | | $ | 30,712 | | | $ | 25,085 | | | $ | (1,048) | | | $ | (9,719) | | | $ | 14,318 | |
Operating income for the Metal Coatings segment decreased $13.1increased $6.5 million, or 45.6% and $17.4 million or 29.9%25.9%, respectively for the three months and six month periods ended AugustMay 31, 20202021, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. These margin decreases were related2021. The increase was primarily due to the lower volumes and selling prices notedincrease in sales described above, which were partially offset by lower zinc costs flowing through the kettles. Operating income was also significantly impacted by the loss on sale of a subsidiary and impairment and restructuring charges impacting operating incomedecrease in the quartercost of zinc in the kettles and year to date by $11.3 million.
the achievement of operational efficiencies in our surface technologies platform. Operating income for the Infrastructure Solutions segment decreasedincreased by $8.5$10.7 million, or 200% and $22.2 million or 132%1,018.3%, respectively for the three and six months ended AugustMay 31, 2020 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020. Operating income was impacted by an impairment on assets being classified as assets held for sale and other asset impairments of $7.4 million. Infrastructure operating income was also impacted, as noted above under sales, by the inability to get personnel traveling to customer location sites as a result of the pandemic.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses of $10.6 million were flat2021 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. On a year-to-date basis corporate expenditures of $20.42021. The increase was primarily related to the increase in sales as noted above and cost controls implemented in fiscal 2021 across the platform to mitigate disrupted markets.
Corporate expenses increased $0.8 million, were $1.3 million lower than prior year,or 7.9%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. The increase is primarily driven by lowerdue to increases in administrative and payroll costs as a result of COVID-19.associated with the previously announced strategic review.
Other (income) expense, net
Other expense decreased to $0.1income was $1.0 million for the three months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021, as compared to $0.7other expense of $1.4 million in the same period in fiscal 2020. This decreaseThe increase was primarily attributabledue to favorable foreign currency gains.
Other expense increased $0.4 million to $1.5 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020 as compared to $1.1 millionexchange transaction adjustments in the comparable priorcurrent year. On a year-to-date basis, the activity consisted primarily of foreign currency losses resulting from unfavorable movements in exchange rates.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three and six months ended AugustMay 31, 2020 was $2.52021 decreased $0.9 million, and $5.1or 35.6%, to $1.7 million, respectively, as compared to $3.5 million and $7.1$2.6 million for the respective prior periods. This represents a decrease by $1.0 million and $2.0 million, or 28.6% and 28.2%, respectively for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2020.period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower average outstanding debt balancesCompany's 2020 Senior Notes, which were funded in late fiscal 2021, and favorablecarry lower interest rates onthan the Company's variable rate debt on the revolving credit facility. Our gross debt to equity ratio was 0.27 to 1 as of August 31, 2020, compared to 0.40 to 1 as of August 31, 2019 as we reduced debt during the pandemic.
previous senior notes.
Income Taxes
The provision (benefit) for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 6.2%25.5% for the three months ended AugustMay 31, 20202021, as compared to 13.4%45.8% for the respective prior year comparable period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to restructuring chargesthe unfavorable impact of COVID-19 on book income which led to recording a tax benefitearnings in the quarter.
prior year quarter compared to the current quarter ended May 31, 2021. The Company recorded discrete items in the first quarter of the prior year and the current year; however, since book income was significantly lower in the prior year, the effective tax rate was impacted more significantly by the discrete items.
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 generally include cash dividend payments, capital improvements, debt repayment, acquisitions, and share repurchases. 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.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows by category for the periods presented (in(dollars in thousands):
| | | Six Months Ended August 31, | | | Three Months Ended May 31, |
| | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 32,166 | | | $ | 38,235 | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | $ | 11,060 | | | $ | (11,184) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | Net cash used in investing activities | | (10,531) | | | (56,088) | | Net cash used in investing activities | | (7,466) | | | (10,847) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | (45,131) | | | 7,196 | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | (5,610) | | | 11,036 | |
For the six month period ended August 31, 2020, netNet cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 was $32.2$11.1 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $11.2 million for the prior year quarter. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the current quarter is primarily attributable to increased net income.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 was $10.5$7.5 million, netcompared to $10.8 million for the prior year quarter. The decrease in cash used for investing activities for the current quarter was primarily attributable to decreased capital expenditures.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 was $45.1$5.6 million, and a decrease of $0.8compared to $11.0 million from the net effect of exchange rate changes on cash resulting in a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $22.7 million. In comparison to the comparable period in fiscal 2020, the results in the statement of cash flows for operatingprovided by investing activities for the six month period ended August 31, 2020, areprior year quarter. The increase in cash used for financing activities during the current quarter was primarily attributable to changesan increase in working capital as a resultnet payments on the revolver, and repurchases of lower sales. The Company's useshares of cashCompany common stock. See “Share Repurchases” sections below for investing activities was lower due to decreased spending on acquisitions, partially offset by higher capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities was lower during the six month period ended August 31, 2020 as compared to the prior year comparable period due primarily to reduced borrowings.additional information.
Our working capital was $70.1$203.7 million as of AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, as compared to $73.9$189.6 million atas of February 29, 2020.28, 2021.
The Company, onFinancing and Capital
On October 9, 2020, we completed a private placement transaction and entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, whereby the Company borrowedwe agreed to borrow $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”“2020 SeniorNotes”), consisting of two separate tranches:
•7-year borrowing: $70.0 million priced at 2.77% coupon, and
•12-year borrowing: $80.0 million priced at 3.17% coupon.
The new borrowing includes a three month delayed funding free of charge, and a four month delayed funding available at a 2 basis point premium. The proceeds of the borrowing will be$80.0 million tranche was funded on December 17, 2020. The $70.0 million tranche was funded in December 2020 and January 2021, and will be utilized2021. The proceeds were used to repay the existing $125.0 million 5.42% Senior Notes maturing on January 20, 2021, as well as being available for general corporate purposes. Interest on the outstanding 2020 Senior Notes will beis paid semi-annually.
Financingsemi-annually, in January and CapitalJuly.
As of AugustMay 31, 2020, the Company2021, we had $172.0$186.0 million of floatingfloating- and fixed ratefixed-rate notes outstanding with varying maturities through fiscal 20232032 and the Company waswe were in compliance with all of the covenants related to these outstanding borrowings. As of AugustMay 31, 2020, the Company2021, we had approximately $393.0$404.0 million of additional credit available for future draws or letters of credit.
For
On July 8, 2021, the Company refinanced its current un-secured revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in March 2022, with a new five-year un-secured revolving credit facility under that certain credit agreement, dated July 8, 2021 by and among the Company, borrower, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the other agents and lender parties thereto (the “2021 Credit Agreement”). The 2021 Credit Agreement matures in July 2026 and includes the following significant terms;
i.provides for a senior un-secured revolving credit facility with a principal amount of up to $400.0 million revolving loan commitments, and includes an additional information$200.0 million uncommitted incremental accordion facility,
ii.interest rate margin ranges from 87.5 bps to 175 bps for Eurodollar Rate loans, and from 0.0 bps to 75 bps for Base Rate loans, depending on leverage ratio of the Company's outstanding borrowings see Note 6Company and Note 12its consolidated subsidiaries as a group,
iii.includes a letter of credit sub-facility up to $85.0 million for the issuance of standby and commercial letters of credit,
iv.includes a $50.0 million sublimit for swing line loans,
v.includes customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, and events of default, including restrictions on incurrence of non-ordinary course debt, investment and dividends, subject to various exceptions, carve-outs and baskets, and
vi.includes a maximum leverage ratio financial covenant and an interest coverage ratio financial covenant, each to be tested at quarter end.
The proceeds of the loans under the 2021 Credit Agreement will be used primarily to finance working capital needs, capital improvements, dividends, future acquisitions and general corporate purposes.
The foregoing summary of certain terms and provisions of the 2021 Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the condensed consolidated financial statements2021 Credit Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 to this Form 10-Q and further below under Contractual Obligations.is incorporated herein by reference.
Share Repurchase Program
In JanuaryOn November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of 2012, our BoardDirectors authorized the repurchase of up to ten percent of the then outstanding shares of our Common Stock. Thea $100 million share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date, andprogram pursuant to which the amount and prices paid for any future share purchasesCompany may repurchase its Common Stock (the “2020 Share Authorization”). Repurchases under the authorization2020 Share 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 and/or private transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, includingand could include repurchases pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under10b5-1 trading plans, which allows stock repurchases when the Exchange Act. TheCompany might otherwise be precluded from doing so.
During the three months ended May 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 200,000125,770 of its common shares in the amount of $6.4$6.3 million at an average purchase price of $31.89$49.80 under the 2020 Share Authorization. For additional information regarding our share repurchases during the three months ended August 31, 2020.
Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.” Other Exposures
We have exposure to commodity price increases in both segments of our business, primarily copper, aluminum, steel and nickel based alloys in the Infrastructure Solutions segment and zinc and natural gas in the Metal Coatings 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 Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
As of AugustMay 31, 2020, the Company2021, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under SEC rules. Specifically, there were 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 the financial condition, changes in financial condition, sales or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources of the Company.
The following summarizes our operating lease obligations, purchase commitments, debt principal payments, and interest payments for the remainder of the next five fiscal years and beyond (in thousands):
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| | Operating Leases | | Purchase Commitments (1) | | Long-Term Debt | | Interest (2) | | Total |
Fiscal: | | | | | | | | | | |
2021 | | $ | 4,284 | | | $ | 22,499 | | | $ | 125,000 | | | $ | 4,028 | | | $ | 155,811 | |
2022 | | 8,325 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,538 | | | 9,863 | |
2023 | | 7,830 | | | — | | | 47,000 | | | 257 | | | 55,087 | |
2024 | | 6,959 | | | — | | | — | | | | | 6,959 | |
2025 | | 6,086 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,086 | |
Thereafter | | 7,663 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,663 | |
Total | | $ | 41,147 | | | $ | 22,499 | | | $ | 172,000 | | | $ | 5,823 | | | $ | 241,469 | |
(1) Purchase commitments consist of non-cancelable forward contracts to purchase zinc at various volumes and prices. All such contracts expire in fiscal 2021.
(2) For variable rate debt, interest payments are calculated using current interest rates.
As of AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $28.4$25.5 million. These letters of credit are issued for a number of reasons, but are most commonly issued in lieu of customer retention withholding payments covering warranty or performance periods.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical experience, and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances to determine reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources.
During the six month periodthree months ended AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, there were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2020.28, 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the actual and expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes to the Company’s market risk disclosures during the first sixthree months of fiscal 2021.2022. For a discussion of the Company’s exposure to market risk, refer to the Company’s market risk disclosures set forth in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2020.28, 2021.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure 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 due to the material weaknesses described below, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rulesrules; and forms and were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q to provide reasonable assurance that such information is(ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
As of August 31, 2019, the Company identified multiple control deficiencies that constituted a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to the Company’s accounting for income taxes. Specifically, management identified financial statement errors related to income tax accounting and deficiencies in the Company's tax compliance and reporting program. The financial statement errors impacted current and deferred income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, financial statement recognition and disclosure of uncertain tax positions, and current income taxes payable. These financial statement errors, which were not detected timely by management, were the result of ineffective design and operation of controls pertaining to the preparation of the Company's income tax provision. While these errors were not material to any prior period, and the cumulative effect of correcting additional errors is not material to the current period, the deficiencies identified represent a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Management continues to be actively engaged in the implementation of remediation efforts to address the control deficiencies identified above. The remediation plan that has been implemented includes i) new controls over the preparation of the Company’s income tax provision and related disclosures including enhanced management review controls and oversight regarding key aspects of the income tax provision work papers and the Company’s income tax compliance program, and ii) additional training for impacted employees. The establishment of new controls may be supported by a combination of additional internal resources, the use of third party advisors or additional technology.
Management believes the measures described above and others that may be implemented will remediate the material weakness that we have previously identified. As management continues to evaluate and improve internal control over financial reporting, we may decide to take additional measures to address control deficiencies or, in appropriate circumstances, make revisions to our remediation plan.
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, ourits internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company and its subsidiaries are named defendants and plaintiffs 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, environmental matters, and various commercial disputes, 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 legal matters cannot be predicted at this time, management, after consultation with legal counsel believes it has strong defenses to all of these matters and 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,condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are numerous factors that affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, many of which are beyond our control. In addition to other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, careful consideration should be given to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II of our Annual Report, which contain descriptions of significant factors that might cause the actual results of operations in future periods to differ materially from those currently projected in the forward-looking statements contained therein.
Other than the following COVID-19 pandemic risk factor below, thereThere have been no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. See the discussion of the Company’s risk factors under Part I, Item 1A. in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020.28, 2021.
The outbreak and global spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has impacted and is expected to continue to impact our business as well as the operations of some of our customers and suppliers, product demand, logistics, and facility operations and the duration, unknown at this time, of the challenges associated with the virus may result in significant adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, and the virus continues to significantly impact the geographical areas in which we operate.A myriad of international, national and local measures have been implemented by governments and businesses over the past few months to address the virus and attempt to slow its outbreak, including shelter in place orders and similar restrictions, restrictions on business operations, closure of borders and other measures that have had negative effects on the economy. The rapid spread of COVID-19, as well as the measures governments and private organizations have implemented in order to stem the spread of this pandemic, is resulting in significant worldwide disruptions and contractions in economic activity.
Our business and customers support critical infrastructure sectors as defined by the Department of Homeland Security and similar global agencies.These sectors are deemed vital, such that their incapacitation would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety or any combination thereof.
COVID-19 has impacted and is anticipated to continue to impact our business, including the normal operations of our facilities, overall demand for electrical products and industrial services, changes to supply chain availability and costs, logistics delays, including temporary closures as may be mandated or otherwise made necessary by governmental authorities, and any additional carryover of economic effects.Even though our facilities are all currently operational, and have implemented prevention procedures, including enhanced cleaning procedures and social distancing efforts, we believe the future impact of COVID-19 will vary across our diversified portfolio during the second half of this fiscal year and potentially beyond.We believe our Infrastructure Solutions segment will be more significantly impacted than our Metal Coatings segment.The Infrastructure Solutions segment has experienced postponement of certain contracts and certain restrictions and conditions have also presented or delayed the Company’s access to certain customer facilities to deliver products and services during the quarter.
The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to be evaluated by governments and experts, and therefore, at this time, we cannot determine the overall ultimate impact on the Company.The extent of the impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.The duration, unknown at this time, of the challenges associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic could result in significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In JanuaryOn November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of 2012, our BoardDirectors authorized the repurchase of up to ten percent of the then outstanding shares of our Common Stock. Thea $100 million share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date, andprogram pursuant to which the amount and prices paid for any future share purchasesCompany may repurchase its Common Stock (the “2020 Share Authorization”). Repurchases under the authorization2020 Share Authorization will be based on market conditions and other factors at the time of the purchase. Repurchases under this share repurchase authorization are made through open market purchases and/or private transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, includingand could include repurchases pursuant to Rule 10b-18 under10b5-1 trading plans, which allows stock repurchases when the Exchange Act.Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so.
The following table provides information with respect to purchases of common stock of the Company made during the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2020,2021, by the Company or any "affiliated purchaser" as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange act:
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Period | Total Number of Share Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
Beginning balance, May 31, 2020 | — | | $ | — | | — | | 922,000 | |
June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 | — | | — | | — | | 922,000 | |
July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020 | 153,500 | | 31.78 | | 153,500 | | 768,500 | |
August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 | 46,500 | | 32.26 | | 46,500 | | 722,000 | |
Total | 200,000 | | $ | 31.89 | | 200,000 | | 722,000 | |
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Period | Total Number of Share Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or Programs | | Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet Be Used Under the Plans or Programs |
Beginning balance, February 29, 2021 | | | | | | | $ | 84,002,349 | |
March 1 through March 31 | 60,649 | | | $ | 49.47 | | | 60,649 | | | 83,941,700 | |
April 1 through April 30 | 56,043 | | | 49.82 | | | 56,043 | | | 83,885,657 | |
May 1 through May 31 | 9,078 | | | 51.92 | | | 9,078 | | | 83,876,579 | |
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Total | 125,770 | | | $ | 49.80 | | | 125,770 | | | $ | 83,876,579 | |
Item 5. Other Information.
Promotion of Gary HillChange in Control Agreement
On October 8, 2020, Mr. Gary Hill, 55, our President and General Manager – Industrial Platform, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer – Infrastructure SolutionsThe Company’s Compensation Committee of the Company.Board of Directors, in consultation with its independent compensation advisor, Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (“Meridian”), conducted a review of the existing change in control severance benefits being provided to the Company’s executive officers (the “Executive Officers”). Based upon the review and advice
Mr. Hill’s biographical information,provided to the Compensation Committee by Meridian, the Company’s Board of Directors approved certain modifications to its existing change in control severance benefits to ensure uniformity of terms and conditions among its Executive Officers and to align severance benefits with the market practices of the Company’s industry peer companies. Effective July 8, 2021, the Company entered into a standardized change in control form agreement (the “CIC Agreement”) with its Executive Officers, including our named executive officers (except for the Chief Executive Officer), whom will retain his previous leadership positions heldexisting change in control agreement. The material terms of the standardized form CIC Agreement states that if an Executive Officer is terminated (i) during the Change in Control Period, (ii) without Cause, or (iii) such Executive Officer resigns for Good Reason (all capitalized terms are defined in the Company, and his business experience, may be found in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2020 (the “2020 Proxy Statement”)form CIC Agreement which is attached as Exhibit 10.7, and is incorporated hereinherein), the Executive Officers will be entitled to (i) any accrued but unpaid Annual Base Salary for the fiscal year in which employment ends (plus accrued and unpaid expenses reimbursable in accordance with Company polices; (ii) 24 months of Annual Cash Compensation (defined as Annual Base Salary and Target Cash Bonus) paid on a regular payroll cycle over a 24 month period; (iii) accelerated vesting of all outstanding time-based equity awards; and (iv) 24 months of medical, dental and vision insurance coverage (100% paid by reference.
In connection with Mr. Hill’s promotionthe Company) substantially comparable to Chief Operating Officer – Infrastructure Solutions, his annual base salary increased to $355,000.All other terms and conditions of Mr. Hill’s existing employment agreement and compensation arrangements were previously discussed in the Company’s 2020 Proxy Statement and remain unchanged and in full force and effect and are incorporated hereincoverage maintained by reference.
Mr. Hill remains subject to confidentiality and other restrictive covenants prohibiting competition, solicitation of customers and employees and interference with business relationships during his employment and for 12 months thereafter.
There are no transactions to which the Company is a party and in which Mr. Hill has a material interest that are requiredfor the Executive Officer immediately prior to be disclosed under Item 404(a)the date of Regulation S-K.Mr. Hill has no family relationship with any directors or executive officers of the Company.such termination.
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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.
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| | | | AZZ Inc. (Registrant)
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Date: | October 13, 2020July 9, 2021 | | By: | /s/ Philip A. Schlom |
| | | | Philip A. Schlom Chief Accounting Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer |