UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31,November 30, 2021
or 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 1-12777
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AZZ Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas75-0948250
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Museum Place, Suite 500
3100 West 7th Street
Fort Worth,Texas 76107
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(817) 810-0095
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common StockAZZNew 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.  

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting companyEmerging 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 JuneDecember 30, 2021 the registrant had outstanding 25,071,58224,692,698 shares of common stock; $1.00 par value per share. 


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AZZ INC.
INDEX
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NO.
PART I.
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5
Item 6.


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
May 31, 2021February 28, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$12,403 $14,837 
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:
Raw material92,283 86,913 
Work-in-process6,214 4,453 
Finished goods1,453 1,546 
Contract assets71,185 58,056 
Prepaid expenses and other11,211 5,876 
Assets held for sale5,628 3,684 
Total current assets334,908 303,492 
Property, plant and equipment, net207,689 205,909 
Operating lease right-of-use assets48,698 37,801 
Goodwill354,839 353,881 
Intangibles and other assets, net93,105 95,359 
Total assets$1,039,239 $996,442 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$48,831 $41,034 
Income tax payable4,778 
Accrued salaries and wages16,614 22,606 
Other accrued liabilities36,278 27,136 
Customer deposits421 348 
Contract liabilities17,098 16,138 
Lease liability, short-term7,174 6,588 
Total current liabilities131,194 113,850 
Debt due after one year, net185,435 178,419 
Lease liability, long-term40,702 32,629 
Deferred income taxes38,467 39,283 
Other long-term liabilities6,030 8,969 
Total liabilities401,828 373,150 
Commitments and contingencies00
Shareholders’ equity:
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, 202125,071 25,108 
Capital in excess of par value75,600 75,979 
Retained earnings559,173 547,289 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(22,433)(25,084)
Total shareholders’ equity637,411 623,292 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,039,239 $996,442 
Unaudited)
November 30, 2021February 28, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$20,355 $14,837 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $5,190 as of November 30, 2021 and $5,713 as of February 28, 2021)144,764 128,127 
Inventories:
Raw material99,777 86,913 
Work-in-process6,152 4,453 
Finished goods1,041 1,546 
Contract assets67,884 58,056 
Prepaid expenses and other5,153 5,876 
Assets held for sale4,409 3,684 
Total current assets349,535 303,492 
Property, plant and equipment, net199,886 205,909 
Operating lease right-of-use assets45,050 37,801 
Goodwill353,434 353,881 
Deferred Tax Assets5,649 3,969 
Intangibles and other assets, net84,022 91,390 
Total assets$1,037,576 $996,442 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$42,457 $41,034 
Income tax payable3,200 — 
Accrued salaries and wages23,791 22,606 
Other accrued liabilities26,478 27,136 
Customer deposits721 348 
Contract liabilities14,733 16,138 
Lease liability, short-term7,277 6,588 
Total current liabilities118,657 113,850 
Debt due after one year, net191,468 178,419 
Lease liability, long-term37,395 32,629 
Deferred income taxes36,121 39,283 
Other long-term liabilities5,891 8,969 
Total liabilities389,532 373,150 
Commitments and contingencies00
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1 par, shares authorized 100,000; 24,693 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2021 and 25,108 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 202124,693 25,108 
Capital in excess of par value81,747 75,979 
Retained earnings568,641 547,289 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(27,037)(25,084)
Total shareholders’ equity648,044 623,292 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,037,576 $996,442 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
SalesSales$229,826 $213,293 Sales$231,737 $226,623 $678,010 $643,287 
Cost of salesCost of sales171,899 171,085 Cost of sales174,773 171,948 508,004 500,311 
Gross marginGross margin57,927 42,208 Gross margin56,964 54,675 170,006 142,976 



Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative27,215 27,890 Selling, general and administrative26,872 25,228 82,674 79,867 
Restructuring and impairment chargesRestructuring and impairment charges— 1,576 — 20,269 
Operating incomeOperating income30,712 14,318 Operating income30,092 27,871 87,332 42,840 
Interest expenseInterest expense1,697 2,634 Interest expense1,630 2,272 5,081 7,376 
Other (income) expense, netOther (income) expense, net(969)1,456 Other (income) expense, net1,413 (724)1,362 823 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes29,984 10,228 Income before income taxes27,049 26,323 80,889 34,641 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense7,647 4,687 Income tax expense5,964 6,620 18,489 11,187 
Net incomeNet income$22,337 $5,541 Net income$21,085 $19,703 $62,400 $23,454 
Earnings per common shareEarnings per common shareEarnings per common share
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$0.89 $0.21 Basic earnings per share$0.85 $0.76 $2.51 $0.90 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.88 $0.21 Diluted earnings per share$0.85 $0.76 $2.48 $0.90 
Cash dividends declared per common shareCash dividends declared per common share$0.17 $0.17 Cash dividends declared per common share$0.17 $0.17 $0.51 $0.51 

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

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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended May 31,
20212020 Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
2021202020212020
Net incomeNet income$22,337 $5,541 Net income$21,085 $19,703 $62,400 $23,454 
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $0Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $02,581 (1,039)Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax of $0(1,508)255 (1,953)3,756 
Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $0 and $7, respectively(14)
Interest rate swap, net of income tax of $0, $7, $0 and $22, respectivelyInterest rate swap, net of income tax of $0, $7, $0 and $22, respectively— (14)— (42)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)2,581 (1,053)Other comprehensive income (loss)(1,508)241 (1,953)3,714 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$24,918 $4,488 Comprehensive income$19,577 $19,944 $60,447 $27,168 

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

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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020 20212020
Cash Flows From Operating ActivitiesCash Flows From Operating ActivitiesCash Flows From Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$22,337 $5,541 Net income$62,400 $23,454 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Bad debt expenseBad debt expense(218)129 Bad debt expense(493)233 
Amortization and depreciationAmortization and depreciation11,084 11,668 Amortization and depreciation33,222 34,176 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(892)(2,147)Deferred income taxes(4,955)(4,660)
Loss on disposal of businessLoss on disposal of business552 3,050 
Loss on abandonment of long-lived assetsLoss on abandonment of long-lived assets— 6,922 
Loss on disposal group held for saleLoss on disposal group held for sale— 7,030 
Inventory write-downsInventory write-downs— 2,511 
Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipmentNet (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment(15)40 Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment238 — 
Amortization of deferred borrowing costsAmortization of deferred borrowing costs139 135 Amortization of deferred borrowing costs551 503 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense1,811 1,766 Share-based compensation expense6,542 5,773 
Effects of changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:Effects of changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:Effects of changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable(7,966)8,721 Accounts receivable(18,844)9,715 
InventoriesInventories(8,254)(4,449)Inventories(16,703)(1,763)
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other(5,419)(941)Prepaid expenses and other680 2,327 
Other assetsOther assets(778)123 Other assets(2,559)226 
Net change in contract assets and liabilitiesNet change in contract assets and liabilities(9,839)3,168 Net change in contract assets and liabilities(10,719)(15,297)
Accounts payableAccounts payable6,321 (15,328)Accounts payable471 (7,026)
Other accrued liabilities and income taxes payableOther accrued liabilities and income taxes payable2,749 (19,610)Other accrued liabilities and income taxes payable(715)(7,780)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities11,060 (11,184)
Net Cash Provided by Operating ActivitiesNet Cash Provided by Operating Activities49,668 59,394 
Cash Flows From Investing ActivitiesCash Flows From Investing ActivitiesCash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipmentProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment23 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment2,706 454 
Purchase of property, plant and equipmentPurchase of property, plant and equipment(7,489)(10,847)Purchase of property, plant and equipment(19,131)(27,885)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, netProceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net— 12,444 
Net cash used in investing activities(7,466)(10,847)
Net Cash Used in Investing ActivitiesNet Cash Used in Investing Activities(16,425)(14,987)
Cash Flows From Financing ActivitiesCash Flows From Financing ActivitiesCash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stockProceeds from issuance of common stock1,544 1,694 
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awardsPayments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(2,101)(539)Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(2,169)(646)
Proceeds from revolving loanProceeds from revolving loan35,000 76,000 Proceeds from revolving loan216,000 161,000 
Payments on revolving loanPayments on revolving loan(28,000)(60,000)Payments on revolving loan(203,000)(182,000)
Repurchase and retirement of treasury stockRepurchase and retirement of treasury stock(6,264)Repurchase and retirement of treasury stock(28,869)(30,953)
Payments of dividendsPayments of dividends(4,245)(4,425)Payments of dividends(12,673)(13,324)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(5,610)11,036 
Net Cash Used in Financing ActivitiesNet Cash Used in Financing Activities(29,167)(64,229)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(418)722 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,442 2,330 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(2,434)(10,273)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash EquivalentsNet Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents5,518 (17,492)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period14,837 36,687 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period14,837 36,687 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$12,403 $26,414 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$20,355 $19,195 
Supplemental disclosuresSupplemental disclosuresSupplemental disclosures
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest$394 $869 Cash paid for interest$3,655 $5,241 
Cash paid for income taxesCash paid for income taxes$1,322 $11 Cash paid for income taxes$23,259 $15,208 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended May 31, 2021
Common StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
SharesAmount
Balance at February 28,202125,108 $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 expense89 89 (2,190)— — (2,101)
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 
Balance at May 31, 202125,071 $25,071 $75,600 $559,173 $(22,433)$637,411 







Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
Common StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
SharesAmount
Balance at August 31, 202124,840 $24,840 $79,908 $559,207 $(25,529)$638,426 
Share-based compensation— — 1,860 — — 1,860 
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense(21)— — (20)
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares(148)(148)— (7,488)— (7,636)
Cash dividends paid— — — (4,163)— (4,163)
Net income— — — 21,085 — 21,085 
Foreign currency translation— — — — (1,508)(1,508)
Balance at November 30, 202124,693 $24,693 $81,747 $568,641 $(27,037)$648,044 
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021
Common StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
SharesAmount
Balance at February 28, 202125,108 $25,108 $75,979 $547,289 $(25,084)$623,292 
Share-based compensation— — 6,542 — — 6,542 
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense108 108 (2,277)— — (2,169)
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan41 41 1,503 — — 1,544 
Repurchase and retirement of treasury shares(564)(564)— (28,305)— (28,869)
Cash dividends paid— — — (12,673)— (12,673)
Net income— — — 62,400 — 62,400 
Foreign currency translation— — — (70)(1,953)(2,023)
Balance at November 30, 202124,693 $24,693 $81,747 $568,641 $(27,037)$648,044 

















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AZZ INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended May 31, 2020Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Common StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
TotalCommon StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at February 28, 202026,148 $26,148 $66,703 $572,414 $(30,899)$634,366 
Balance at August 31, 2020Balance at August 31, 202026,076 $26,076 $71,797 $561,094 $(27,426)$631,541 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— — 1,766 — — 1,766 Share-based compensation— — 1,690 — — 1,690 
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expenseCommon stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense47 47 (586)— — (539)Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense(97)— — (91)
Repurchase and retirement of treasury sharesRepurchase and retirement of treasury shares(652)(652)— (23,922)— (24,574)
Cash dividends paidCash dividends paid— — — (4,432)— (4,432)
Net IncomeNet Income— — — 19,703 — 19,703 
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation— — — — 255 255 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap— — — — (14)(14)
Balance at November 30, 2020Balance at November 30, 202025,430 $25,430 $73,390 $552,443 $(27,185)$624,078 
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
Common StockCapital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
SharesAmount
Balance at February 29, 2020Balance at February 29, 202026,148 $26,148 $66,703 $572,414 $(30,899)$634,366 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— — 5,773 — — 5,773 
Common stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expenseCommon stock issued under stock-based plans and related income tax expense76 76 (722)— — (646)
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase planCommon stock issued under employee stock purchase plan58 58 1,636 — — 1,694 
Repurchase and retirement of treasury sharesRepurchase and retirement of treasury shares(852)(852)— (30,101)— (30,953)
Cash dividends paidCash dividends paid— — — (4,425)— (4,425)Cash dividends paid— — — (13,324)— (13,324)
Net incomeNet income— — — 5,541 — 5,541 Net income— — — 23,454 — 23,454 
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation— — — — (1,039)(1,039)Foreign currency translation— — — — 3,756 3,756 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap— — — — (14)(14)Interest rate swap— — — — (42)(42)
Balance at May 31, 202026,195 $26,195 $67,883 $573,530 $(31,952)$635,656 
Balance at November 30, 2020Balance at November 30, 202025,430 $25,430 $73,390 $552,443 $(27,185)$624,078 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AZZ INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(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 2two distinct operating segments: the Metal Coatings segment and the Infrastructure Solutions 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 39 galvanizing plants and six surface technologies facilities located throughoutin 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 28, 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 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.
The 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, 2022 is referred to as fiscal 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 May 31,November 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 and 2020, and cash flows for the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 and 2020. 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 ofcontinued uncertainty associated with COVID-19, and any of the resulting economic contraction has resulted in increased business uncertainty. Theongoing variants, did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2021. While the Company continues to be impacted bysupport its customers, there remains uncertainties regarding the inabilityduration and, to what extent, if any, that the COVID-19 pandemic, or newly identified variants, or additional regulatory requirements, will ultimately have on the demand for the Company's products and services or with its Infrastructure Solutions Industrial platformsupply chain or its employees.

The impact of COVID-19 to access certain customer sites to perform services, temporary slow-downs in order placements in the Infrastructure Solutions Electrical platform,Company's personnel and increased costs associated with maintaining safe operations across the entire business. The Company has been ablelimited. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company continued to remain opensee improvement in sales and operating income in both of its operating segments. However, labor market and supply chain challenges have increased during the entiretycurrent quarter, resulting in increased operating expenses as the constrained labor market and supply chain disruptions impacted the availability and cost of labor and materials. In addition, new vaccine mandates were announced on September 9, 2021. Since the most current pronouncements indicate the mandates must be implemented by January 10, 2022, the extent of the pandemic to service its customers. The Companyregulatory impact is unclear at this time and could potentially have an adverse impact on our future operations. We cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic or the government's mandates regarding the same, or the extent to which the disruption may materially impact itsour consolidated balance sheet,sheets, statements of operationsincome or statements of cash flows for fiscal year 2022 or beyond.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income 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 was effective for the
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Company in the first quarter of its fiscal 2022. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the adoption did not have a material impact 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
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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 has not adopted ASU 2020-04, inbut will continue to evaluate the first quarterpossible adoption of fiscal 2022 andany such expedients or exceptions, as well as the adoption did not have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.flows, during the effective period.

2.Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by giving effect to the potential dilution that could occur if stock 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 May 31, Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common shareNet income for basic and diluted earnings per common share$22,337$5,541Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common share$21,085 $19,703 $62,400 $23,454 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average sharesDenominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares25,051 26,157 Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares24,729 25,936 24,910 26,090 
Effect of dilutive securities:Effect of dilutive securities:Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee and director equity awards219 35 
Employee and Director stock awardsEmployee and Director stock awards216 115 222 87 
Denominator for diluted earnings per common shareDenominator for diluted earnings per common share25,270 26,192 Denominator for diluted earnings per common share24,945 26,051 25,132 26,177 
Earnings per share basic and diluted:Earnings per share basic and diluted:Earnings per share basic and diluted:
Basic income per common share$0.89 $0.21 
Diluted income per common share$0.88 $0.21 
Basic earnings per common shareBasic earnings per common share$0.85 $0.76 $2.51 $0.90 
Diluted earnings per common shareDiluted earnings per common share$0.85 $0.76 $2.48 $0.90 

For the three and nine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021, 154,259150,171 and 137,186 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the effect would be antidilutive. For the three and nine months ended November 30, 2020, 80,148 and 128,918 shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the effect would be antidilutive. These shares could be dilutive in future periods.

3.Sales
Disaggregated Sales
The following table presents disaggregated sales by customer industry (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended May 31,
 20212020
Sales:
Industrial$153,983 $130,109 
Transmission and distribution43,667 49,057 
Power generation32,176 34,127 
Total sales$229,826 $213,293 

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3.
Sales
Disaggregated Sales
The following table presents disaggregated sales by customer industry (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
 2021202020212020
Sales:
Industrial$141,360 $138,240 $420,367 $335,462 
Transmission and distribution57,934 56,656 149,162 203,332 
Power generation32,443 31,727 108,481 104,493 
Total sales$231,737 $226,623 $678,010 $643,287 
See Note 4 for sales information by segment.
Contract Liabilities
The timing of sales recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable, contract assets (unbilled receivables), and contract liabilities (customer advances and deposits) on the consolidated balance sheets, primarily related to our Infrastructure Solutions segment. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., weekly or monthly) or upon the achievement of contractual milestones. Billing can occur subsequent to sales recognition, resulting in contract assets. In addition, we sometimes receive advances or deposits from our customers, before sales are recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
The following table shows the changes in contract liabilities for the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):
2021202020212020
Balance at February 28/29,Balance at February 28/29,$16,138 $18,418 Balance at February 28/29,$16,138 $18,418 
Contract liabilities added during the periodContract liabilities added during the period12,375 4,796 Contract liabilities added during the period8,203 5,017 
Sales recognized during the periodSales recognized during the period(11,415)(5,849)Sales recognized during the period(9,608)(11,914)
Balance at May 31,$17,098 $17,365 
Balance at November 30,Balance at November 30,$14,733 $11,521 

The Company did not record any sales for the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 or 2020 related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods. The increases or decreases in accounts receivable, contract assets, and contract liabilities during the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were due primarily to normal timing differences between the Company’s performance and customer payments in fiscal 2021.
The Company expects to recognize sales, related to the $17.1$14.7 million balance of contract liabilities as of May 31,November 30, 2021 of approximately $12.1$3.6 million, $4.7$9.9 million, $0.2$1.0 million and $0.1$0.2 million in fiscal 2022, 2023, 2024 and 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 toand extends the life-cycle of fabricated steel for extended periods of up to 50 years.several decades.

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.

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Sales and operating income by segment for each period were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended May 31,
 20212020
Sales:
Metal Coatings$127,735 $118,991 
Infrastructure Solutions102,091 94,302 
Total sales$229,826 $213,293 
Operating income:
Metal Coatings$31,576 $25,085 
Infrastructure Solutions9,624 (1,048)
Corporate(10,488)(9,719)
Total operating income$30,712 $14,318 


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 Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
 2021202020212020
Sales:
Metal Coatings$133,373 $115,616 $390,701 $351,643 
Infrastructure Solutions98,364 111,007 287,309 291,644 
Total sales$231,737 $226,623 $678,010 $643,287 
Operating income:
Metal Coatings$32,724 $28,671 $95,888 $69,355 
Infrastructure Solutions9,189 8,722 25,838 3,364 
Corporate(11,821)(9,522)(34,394)(29,879)
Total operating income$30,092 $27,871 $87,332 $42,840 

Asset balances by segment for each period were as follows (in thousands):

May 31, 2021February 28, 2021November 30, 2021February 28, 2021
Total assets:Total assets:Total assets:
Metal CoatingsMetal Coatings$490,326 $480,778 Metal Coatings$493,700 $480,778 
Infrastructure SolutionsInfrastructure Solutions521,428 489,986 Infrastructure Solutions515,987 489,986 
CorporateCorporate27,485 25,678 Corporate27,889 25,678 
TotalTotal$1,039,239 $996,442 Total$1,037,576 $996,442 
Financial Information About Geographical Areas
The following table presents sales by geographic region for each period (dollars in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Sales:Sales:Sales:
United StatesUnited States$191,116 $190,842 United States$202,998 $180,429 $586,584 $540,162 
InternationalInternational38,710 22,451 International28,739 46,194 91,426 103,125 
TotalTotal$229,826 $213,293 Total$231,737 $226,623 $678,010 $643,287 
    
The following table presents fixed assets by geographic region for each period (dollars in(in thousands):
May 31, 2021February 28, 2021November 30, 2021February 28, 2021
Property, plant and equipment, net:Property, plant and equipment, net:Property, plant and equipment, net:
United StatesUnited States$180,004 $180,718 United States$178,020 $180,718 
CanadaCanada14,953 15,007 Canada11,968 15,007 
Other countriesOther countries12,732 10,184 Other countries9,898 10,184 
Total Total$207,689 $205,909  Total$199,886 $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 included in "Other accrued liabilities" on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Management monitors
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established reserves and adjusts warranty estimates based upon the progression of resolution activities with the Company's customers. Warranties typically cover non-conformance to customer specifications or defects in material and workmanship.
The following table shows the changes in the warranty reserves for the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 (dollars inand 2020 (in thousands):
 
Balance at February 28, 2021$4,079 
Warranty costs incurred(112)
Additions charged to income170 
Balance at May 31, 2021$4,137 
Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020
Beginning balance$4,079 $3,702 
Warranty costs incurred(357)(1,251)
Additions charged to income492 1,073 
Transferred to held for sale— (478)
Ending balance$4,214 $3,046 

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6.Debt
The Company's debt consisted of the following for each of the periods presented (dollars in(in thousands):
May 31, 2021February 28, 2021November 30, 2021February 28, 2021
2017 Revolving Credit Facility$36,000 $29,000 
Revolving Credit FacilityRevolving Credit Facility$42,000 $29,000 
2020 Senior Notes2020 Senior Notes150,000 150,000 2020 Senior Notes150,000 150,000 
Total debt, grossTotal debt, gross186,000 179,000 Total debt, gross192,000 179,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costsUnamortized debt issuance costs(565)(581)Unamortized debt issuance costs(532)(581)
Total debt, net185,435 178,419 
Less amount due within one year
Debt due after one year, net$185,435 $178,419 
Total debt, netTotal debt, net$191,468 $178,419 

The Company's debt agreements require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, of which the most restrictive is a debt to EBITDA leverage ratio of at least 3.25 to 1.00. As of May 31,November 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants or other requirements set forth in the debt agreements.

On July 8, 2021, the Company refinanced its current unsecured revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in March 2022, with a new five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility, 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 unsecured revolving credit facility with a principal amount of up to $400.0 million revolving loan commitments, and includes an additional $200.0 million uncommitted incremental accordion facility;
ii.interest rate margin ranges from 87.5 basis points ("bps") to 175 bps for Eurodollar Rate loans, and from 0.0 bps to 75 bps for Base Rate loans (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement), 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.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 each quarter end.

The proceeds of the advances under the 2021 Credit Agreement are to be utilized primarily to finance working capital needs, capital improvements, dividends, acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

The foregoing summary of material terms and provisions of the 2021 Credit Agreement does not purport to be 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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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 (dollars in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended May 31,Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
202120202021202020212020
Operating cash flows from operating leases included in lease liabilitiesOperating cash flows from operating leases included in lease liabilities$2,299 $2,119 Operating cash flows from operating leases included in lease liabilities$2,338 $2,069 $6,780 $6,313 
Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - operatingLease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - operating12,661 204 Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - operating376 — 13,646 1,529 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (years)8.47.6
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.6 %5.0 %
Operating and financing cash flows from financing leases included in lease liabilitiesOperating and financing cash flows from financing leases included in lease liabilities18 — Operating and financing cash flows from financing leases included in lease liabilities37 — 74 — 
Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - financingLease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - financing— Lease liabilities obtained from new ROU assets - financing348 — 362 — 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - financing leases (years)4.3— 
Weighted-average discount rate - financing leases4.3 %— %

November 30, 2021February 28, 2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (years)7.886.92
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.46 %4.71 %
Weighted-average remaining lease term - financing leases (years)4.544.25
Weighted-average discount rate - financing leases4.46 %4.00 %
The following table outlines the classification of lease expense in the statements of income (dollars in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended May 31,
20212020
Cost of sales$2,546 $3,225 
Selling, general and administrative1,130 1,249 
Total lease expense$3,676 $4,474 


Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
2021202020212020
Cost of sales$2,808 $2,438 $8,205 $8,222 
Selling, general and administrative910 1,107 3,031 3,491 
Total lease expense$3,718 $3,545 $11,236 $11,713 
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As of May 31,November 30, 2021, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities were as follows (dollars in(in thousands):
Fiscal year:Fiscal year:Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotalFiscal year:Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
2022 (remaining 9 months)$6,896 $53 $6,949 
2022 (remaining 3 months)2022 (remaining 3 months)$2,301 $37 $2,338 
202320238,709 71 8,780 20238,856 147 9,003 
202420247,818 71 7,889 20247,973 147 8,120 
202520256,777 68 6,845 20256,901 145 7,046 
202620265,330 14 5,344 20265,358 76 5,434 
ThereafterThereafter21,962 21,962 Thereafter21,391 72 21,463 
Total lease paymentsTotal lease payments57,492 277 57,769 Total lease payments52,780 624 53,404 
Less imputed interestLess imputed interest(9,872)(21)(9,893)Less imputed interest(8,691)(41)(8,732)
TotalTotal$47,620 $256 $47,876 Total$44,089 $583 $44,672 

8.Income Taxes
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic 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 benefited 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 provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 25.5%22.0% for the three months ended May 31,November 30, 2021, as compared to 45.8%25.1% for the respective prior year comparable period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of COVID-19 on book earningsadjustments recorded in the prior year quarter comparedcomparable period, related to an IRS audit settlement for research and development tax credits, that are not recurring in the current quarteryear.

For the nine months 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,November 30, 2021, the effective tax rate was impacted22.9%, compared to 32.3% for the prior year comparable period. The current year decrease in the effective tax rate of 940 basis points is the result of the prior year impact of restructuring and impairment charges and an IRS settlement for research and development tax credits for multiple years, which more significantly by the discrete items.than offset current year recognition of uncertain tax positions.

9.    Equity
On November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors 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.
DuringThe following table outlines the Company's share repurchases under the 2011 Authorization and the 2020 Authorization for the three and nine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 the Company repurchased 125,770 of its common shares(dollars in the amount of $6.3 million at an average purchase price of $49.80 under the 2020 Share Authorization.thousands, except per share data):
Three Months Ended November 30, 2021Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021
Number of shares repurchased148,021 564,300 
Total amount of shares repurchased$7,636 $28,869 
Average price per share$51.59 $51.16 



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10.     Assets Held for Sale

The Company has been executing aon its plan to divest certain non-core businesses. The strategic decision to divest of these businesses reflects the Company's long-term strategy to become a more focusedpredominantly metal coatings focused company. The historical annual sales, operating profit and net assets of these businesses were not significant enough to qualify as discontinued operations.
As of November 30, 2021, one business in our Infrastructure Solutions segment and one non-operating location in our Metal Coatings segment continue to be classified as held for sale. The assets and liabilities of the businesses expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months are included in "Assets held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


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Assets and liabilities allocated to the disposal group are as follows:follows (in thousands):
As of May 31,November 30, 2021
Assets
Accounts receivable$4,7153,399 
Inventories2,6002,057 
Contract assets2,2043,373 
Other current assets18655 
Property, plant and equipment1,3481,233 
Other assets4387 
Goodwill1,693 
Liabilities
Accounts payable856 (608)
Contract liabilities1,926 (913)
Other accrued liabilities877 (2,451)
Lease liability –Other long term liabilities12 (26)
Total carrying value9,1187,899 
Less: Impairment of carrying value of remaining assets held for sale to estimated sales price
(1)(3,490)
Fair value of disposal group$4,409 
(1) Impairment charges of $3,490 were recognized for the three months ended August 31, 2020.

11.     Restructuring and Impairment Charges

During the nine months ended November 30, 2021, the Company did not recognize any restructuring and impairment charges. In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company developed and began the implementation of a plan to divest certain non-core businesses and later, divested several non-core businesses.During the first and second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company recognized $1.6 million for impairment charges and a loss on the sale of the Galvabar business, which was included in the Metal Coatings segment. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company completed the sale of AZZ SMS LLC ("SMS"), which was included in the Infrastructure Solutions segment. The Company recognized impairment charges of $0.9 million for SMS during the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and an additional loss of $1.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The loss on the sale of these businesses are included in "Restructuring and impairment charges" in the consolidated statements of operations.
The restructuring and impairment charges for the nine months ended November 30, 2020 are summarized in the table below (in thousands):

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
Metal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
Total
Write down on assets held for sale to estimated sales price$2,930 $4,100 $7,030 
Write down of assets expected to be abandoned6,922 — 6,922 
(Gain)/loss on sale of subsidiaries1,191 1,859 3,050 
Write down of excess inventory— 2,511 2,511 
Costs associated with assets held for sale— 756 756 
Total charges$11,043 $9,226 $20,269 





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Infrastructure Solutions Segment
During the nine months ended November 30, 2020, as a result of the continued market pressures in the oil and gas services market, the Company undertook an evaluation of inventory within the tubular products business.As a result of the evaluation, the Company determined certain inventories to be in excess of their net realizable value, and recorded an inventory adjustment of $2.5 million to reduce the inventory to its net realizable value.

Metal Coatings Segment
During the nine months ended November 30, 2020, the Company approved a plan to close certain locations within the Metal Coatings segment. Management performed an analysis of the assets at each location expected to be closed.For assets that were not transferred to another location for use in operations, management recognized a charge to reflect a decrease in the estimated useful life and lower value to the Company.

The following table summarizes the charges recognized during the nine months ended November 30, 2020 related to locations that have been closed (in thousands):

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
Inventory write down$5,628336 
Property & equipment write downs2,956 
Intangible impairment3,258 
Other372 
Total$6,922 
11.12. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal
The Company and its subsidiaries are named defendants and plaintiffs in various routine lawsuits incidental to ourits 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 arisingof which arise in the normal course of conducting 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 way to resolve the disputes prior to trial. As the pending cases progress through additional discovery, including expert testimony and potential mediation, our assessment of the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome on one or more of the pending lawsuits may change. Although theThe 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,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, results of operations or cash flows. 
12.13.     Subsequent Event

On July 8,December 31, 2021, the Company refinanced its current un-secured revolving credit facility, which was scheduledentered into an agreement to matureacquire all the assets of Steel Creek Galvanizing Company, LLC (“Steel Creek”), a privately held hot-dip galvanizing company based in March 2022, with a new five-year un-secured revolving credit facility under that certain credit agreement, dated July 8, 2021 by and amongBlacksburg, South Carolina. The business will be included in the Company, borrower, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the other agents and lender parties thereto (the “2021 Credit Agreement”).Company's Metal Coatings segment. 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 amountacquisition expanded our network of up to $400.0 million 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,galvanizing plants.
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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 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,"anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management’s views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. In addition, certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for our products and services, including demand by the metal coatings market, power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets and the industrialmetal coatings markets. In addition, within each of the markets we serve, our customers and our operations could potentially continue to be adversely impacted by the ongoing coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic.pandemic, including governmental issued mandates regarding the same. We could also experience fluctuationsadditional increases in priceslabor costs, components and raw material cost,materials, including zinc and natural gas, which are used in theour hot dip galvanizing process; supply-chain vendor delays; customer requested delays of our products or services; delays in additional acquisition or disposition 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; 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 28, 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 28, 2021, and with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Strategy
We have a developed strategy and periodically review our strategy against our performance, market conditions and competitive threats. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we publicly announced strategic and financial initiatives to enhance shareholder value. These initiatives includeincluded a comprehensive, 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 continuedcompleted much of the review and continue to aggressively pursue these initiatives in fiscal 2022. TheseWe believe these actions will allow us to accelerate the strategy to become a more focusedpredominantly metal coatings focused company, which we believe will more rapidly enhance shareholder value.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The continued uncertainty associated with COVID-19, and any of the ongoing variants, did not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for the three months ended May 31,November 30, 2021. While we continue to support our customers, there remains uncertainties regarding the duration and, to what extent, if any, that the COVID-19 pandemic, or newly identified variants, or additional regulatory requirements, 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 ofchain or our personnel, and to support the requirements under the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ("CISA").employees.

Our operations remain open globally and the impact 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
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The impact of COVID-19 to the Company's personnel and operations has been limited. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, wethe Company continued to see improvement in sales and operating income in both of ourits operating segments. While governmentsHowever, labor market and supply chain challenges have taken actions, includingincreased during the approvalcurrent quarter, resulting in increased operating expenses as the constrained labor market and supply chain disruptions impacted the availability and cost of vaccines to limitlabor and materials. In addition, new vaccine mandates were announced on September 9, 2021. Since the impactsmost current pronouncements indicate the mandates must be implemented by January 10, 2022, the extent of COVID-19, wethe regulatory impact is unclear at this time and could potentially have an adverse impact on our future operations. We cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic or the government's mandates regarding the same, or the extent to which the disruption may materially impact our consolidated balance sheet,sheets, statements of income or statements of cash flows for fiscal year 2022.

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 an evaluation of the CARES Act, we qualified for the deferral of payroll and other tax payments.2022 or beyond.
Overview
We have two distinct operating segments, the Metal Coatings segment and the Infrastructure Solutions 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 the performance of 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 consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
During the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021, we continuehave continued to execute aour plan to divest certain non-core businesses, which was approved by the board of directors in fiscal 2021. As of May 31,November 30, 2021, one business in our Infrastructure Solutions segment is classified as held for sale. In addition,and one non-operating location in our Metal Coatings segment isremain 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.sheets.
Orders and Backlog

Our backlog relates entirely to our Infrastructure Solutions segment and excludes transaction taxes for certain foreign subsidiaries. As of May 31,November 30, 2021, backlog remained flat toincreased $31.6 million from February 28, 2021, at $186.1to $217.7 million. Our backlog decreased $19.3increased $43.3 million, or 9.4%24.8%, as compared to $205.4$174.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decreaseincrease in backlog is primarily due to an increase in backlog in the Electrical platform, partially offset by the continued impactreduction of COVID-19, which resulted in a decrease in bookings and sales over the past 12 months,international backlog, including China, related to several non-recurring contracts, and, to a lesser extent, divestitures that occurred in fiscal year 2021. For the three months ended May 31,November 30, 2021, backlog was favorably impacted by an increase in our incoming net bookings of $54.9increased $53.6 million, or 31.4%27.6%, to $248.0 million, compared to same period of fiscal 2021, due toas a decreaseresult of strong bookings in some COVID-19 related restrictions duringour Electrical platform and continued strong sales in the quarter.Metal Coatings segment. The decrease in restrictions also favorably impacted our book-to-sales ratio which increased to 1.00,1.07, from 0.82. The decrease in backlog was also due to an increase in sales recognized in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter, primarily related to sales recognized in the current quarter for certain large international projects for which bookings were recorded in prior years.0.86.

The table below includes the progression of backlog (dollars in(in thousands):
 
Period EndedPeriod EndedPeriod EndedPeriod Ended
BacklogBacklog2/28/2021$186,119 2/28/2020$243,799 Backlog2/28/2021$186,119 2/29/2020$243,799 
Net bookingsNet bookings229,805 174,865 Net bookings229,805 174,865 
Acquired backlogAcquired backlog— — 
Sales recognizedSales recognized(229,826)(213,293)Sales recognized(229,826)(213,293)
BacklogBacklog5/31/2021$186,098 5/31/2020$205,371 Backlog5/31/2021186,098 5/31/2020205,371 
Book to sales ratioBook to sales ratio1.00 0.82 Book to sales ratio1.00 0.82 
Net bookingsNet bookings231,821 208,627 
Sales recognizedSales recognized(216,447)(203,372)
BacklogBacklog8/31/2021$201,472 8/31/2020$210,626 
Book to sales ratioBook to sales ratio1.07 1.03 
Net bookingsNet bookings247,984 194,376 
Backlog adjusted due to divestitureBacklog adjusted due to divestiture— (4,026)
Sales recognizedSales recognized(231,737)(226,623)
BacklogBacklog11/30/2021217,719 11/30/2020174,353 
Book to Sales ratioBook to Sales ratio1.07 0.86 

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QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 31, 2021 COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 31, 2020
Segment Sales
The following table reflects the breakdown of sales by segment (dollars in(in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended May 31,Three Months Ended November 30,
2021202020212020
Sales:Sales:Sales:
Metal CoatingsMetal Coatings$127,735 $118,991 Metal Coatings$133,373 $115,616 
Infrastructure SolutionsInfrastructure Solutions102,091 94,302 Infrastructure Solutions98,364 111,007 
Total sales$229,826 $213,293 
Total SalesTotal Sales$231,737 $226,623 
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For the three months ended May 31,November 30, 2021 (the "current quarter"), consolidated sales increased $16.5$5.1 million, or 7.8%2.3%, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2021.three months ended November 30, 2020 (the "prior year quarter"). Sales for the Metal Coatings segment increased $8.7$17.8 million, or 7.3%15.4%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021, ascurrent quarter, compared to the same period in fiscal 2021.prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to improved price realization for our superior quality and service and the acquisition of a metal coatings facility inbusiness during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and2021.
Sales for the improved performance of our surface technology offerings. The volume of steel processed remained steady inInfrastructure Solutions segment decreased $12.6 million, or 11.4%, for the current quarter, compared to the prior year quarter. Sales for the Infrastructure Solutions segment increased $7.8 million, or 8.3%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020. The increase was primarily related to an improvement in the spring turnaround season inIn the Industrial platform, (as the prior yeardecrease was significantly impacted by COVID-19), partially offset by a decrease relatedprimarily due to anet sales decreases in our international operations and the divestiture inof SMS during the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2021, partially offset by an increase in domestic sales. In the Electrical platform, sales decreased compareddue to a delay in material receipts resulting from supply chain disruptions and the prior year, primarily due toconstrained labor market at several of our enclosure and switchgear plants in our domestic operations, and lower sales in China as several projects near completion,completion. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in backlog and sales for switchgear and enclosure products in our domestic operations.bus duct sales.
Segment Operating Income
The following table reflects the breakdown of operating income by segment (dollars in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended May 31, 2021Three Months Ended May 31, 2020Three Months Ended November 30, 2021Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Metal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotalMetal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotalMetal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotalMetal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotal
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):
SalesSales$127,735 $102,091 $— $229,826 $118,991 $94,302 $— $213,293 Sales$133,373 $98,364 $— $231,737 $115,616 $111,007 $— $226,623 
Cost of salesCost of sales92,078 79,821 — 171,899 89,339 81,746 — 171,085 Cost of sales96,361 78,412 — 174,773 83,553 88,395 — 171,948 
Gross marginGross margin35,657 22,270 — 57,927 29,652 12,556 — 42,208 Gross margin37,012 19,952 — 56,964 32,063 22,612 — 54,675 
Selling, general and administrativeSelling, general and administrative4,081 12,646 10,488 27,215 4,567 13,604 9,719 27,890 Selling, general and administrative4,288 10,763 11,821 26,872 3,673 12,033 9,522 25,228 
Total operating income$31,576 $9,624 $(10,488)$30,712 $25,085 $(1,048)$(9,719)$14,318 
Restructuring and impairment chargesRestructuring and impairment charges— — — — (281)1,857 — 1,576 
Total operating income (loss)Total operating income (loss)$32,724 $9,189 $(11,821)$30,092 $28,671 $8,722 $(9,522)$27,871 
Operating income for the Metal Coatings segment increased $6.5$4.1 million, or 25.9%14.1%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021, ascurrent quarter, compared to the same period in fiscal 2021.prior year quarter. The current quarter increase was primarily due to the increase inimproved sales as described above a decrease in the cost of zinc in the kettles and the achievement of operational efficiencies in our surface technologiesSurface Technologies platform.
Operating income for the Infrastructure Solutions segment increased by $10.7$0.5 million, or 1,018.3%5.4%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021 ascurrent quarter, compared to the same periodprior year quarter. Industrial platform sales increased for our domestic operations, and the segment benefited from the divestiture of SMS during the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, which incurred losses in fiscal 2021.the prior year. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in operating income in our international operations. In the Electrical platform, operating income decreased for our enclosures and switchgear products due to increased costs for labor and materials as a result of the
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constrained labor market and supply chain disruptions. The increasedecrease was primarily related to thepartially offset by an increase in sales as noted aboveoperating income for our lighting and cost controls implemented in fiscal 2021 across the platform to mitigate disrupted markets.tubing products.
Corporate expenses increased $0.8$2.3 million, or 7.9%24.1%, for the three months ended May 31, 2021, ascurrent quarter, compared to the same period in fiscal 2021.prior year quarter. The increase is primarily due to increases in administrativerelated to payroll and compensation costs, as well as external consulting costs associated with the previously announcedour ongoing strategic review.
Restructuring and Impairment Charges
During the current quarter, we continued to execute a plan to divest certain non-core businesses. During the first nine months ended November 30, 2020, we closed on the sale of two businesses, and the board of directors approved a plan to divest certain other businesses within the Company. As of November 30, 2021, one additional business in our Infrastructure Solutions segment and one non-operating location in our Metal Coatings segment continue to be classified as held for sale. The assets and liabilities of the businesses expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months are included in "Assets held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
During the current quarter, no restructuring and impairment charges were recorded. During the prior year quarter, we recorded certain charges related to these restructuring activities, which are summarized in the table below:
Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Metal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
Total
Write down on assets held for sale to estimated sales price$(231)$— $(231)
Write down of assets expected to be abandoned(43)— (43)
(Gain)/loss on sale of subsidiaries(7)1,859 1,852 
Costs associated with assets held for sale— (2)(2)
Total charges$(281)$1,857 $1,576 
Other (income) expense, net
Other incomeexpense was $1.0$1.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2021, ascurrent quarter, compared to other expenseincome of $1.4$0.7 million for the same period in fiscal 2020.prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to favorableunfavorable foreign exchange transaction adjustments in the current year.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended May 31, 2021current quarter decreased $0.9$0.6 million, or 35.6%28.3%, to $1.7$1.6 million, as compared to $2.6$2.3 million for the respective prior period.year quarter. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to the Company's 2020 Senior Notes, which were funded in late fiscal 2021, and2021. While the borrowings under the 2020 Senior Notes increased $25.0 million to $150.0 million, they carry lower interest rates than the Company's previous senior notes.
Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 25.5%22.0% for the three months ended May 31, 2021, ascurrent quarter, compared to 45.8%25.1% for the respective prior year comparable period.quarter. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to the unfavorable impact of COVID-19 on book earningsadjustments recorded in the prior year quarter, related to an IRS audit settlement for research and development tax credits.



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NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 31, 2021 COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 31, 2020
Segment Sales
The following table reflects the breakdown of sales by segment (in thousands):
 Nine Months Ended November 30,
 20212020
Sales:
Metal Coatings$390,701 $351,643 
Infrastructure Solutions287,309 291,644 
Total Sales$678,010 $643,287 

For the nine months ended November 30, 2021 (the "current nine-month period"), consolidated sales increased $34.7 million, or 5.4%, compared to the nine months ended November 30, 2020 (the "prior year nine-month period"). Sales for the Metal Coatings segment increased $39.1 million, or 11.1%, for the current quarter ended May 31, 2021. The Company recorded discrete items in the first quarter ofnine-month period, compared to the prior year nine-month period. The increase in sales was primarily due to improved price realization for our superior quality and service and the acquisition of a metal coatings facility during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The volume of steel processed also increased in the current year; however, since book incomeperiod, compared to the prior year period.
Sales for the Infrastructure Solutions segment decreased $4.3 million, or 1.5%, for the current nine-month period, compared to the prior year nine-month period. Sales decreased in the Industrial platform, primarily due to the divestiture of SMS in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, partially offset by sales increases in both domestic and international operations (as the prior year was significantly impacted by COVID-19). In the Electrical platform, sales decreased due to a delay in material receipts due to supply chain disruptions and the constrained labor market at several of our enclosure and switchgear plants in our domestic operations, and lower sales in China as several projects near completion. The decrease in our enclosure and switchgear plants was partially offset by an increase in our domestic bus duct sales.
Segment Operating Income
The following table reflects the breakdown of operating income by segment (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
Metal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotalMetal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
CorporateTotal
Operating income (loss):
Sales$390,701 $287,309 $— $678,010 $351,643 $291,644 $— $643,287 
Cost of sales282,198 225,806 — 508,004 258,983 241,328 — 500,311 
Gross margin108,503 61,503 — 170,006 92,660 50,316 — 142,976 
Selling, general and administrative12,615 35,665 34,394 82,674 12,262 37,726 29,879 79,867 
Restructuring and impairment charges— — — — 11,043 9,226 — 20,269 
Total operating income (loss)$95,888 $25,838 $(34,394)$87,332 $69,355 $3,364 $(29,879)$42,840 
Operating income for the Metal Coatings segment increased $26.5 million, or 38.3%, for the current nine-month period, compared to the prior year nine-month period. The increase was primarily due to impairment and restructuring charges recognized in fiscal 2021 of $11.0 million, the increase in sales as described above and the achievement of operational efficiencies in our surface technologies platform.
Operating income for the Infrastructure Solutions segment increased by $22.5 million, or 668.1%, for the current nine-month period, compared to the prior year nine-month period. Gross margins improved on operating leverage within both the Industrial and Electrical platforms compared to prior year, as well as a divestiture of an under-performing business in the Industrial platform in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. In addition, in the prior year the effective tax rateto date period, operating income was impacted more significantly by the discrete items.

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impacted by an impairment on assets being classified as assets held for sale and other asset impairments of $9.2 million, as discussed below.
Corporate expenses increased $4.5 million, or 15.1%, for the current nine-month period, compared to the prior year nine-month period. The increase is primarily due to increases in payroll and compensation costs, and external consulting costs associated with the ongoing strategic review.
Restructuring and Impairment Charges
During the current nine-month period, we continued to execute a plan to divest certain non-core businesses. During the prior year nine-month period, we closed on the sale of two businesses, and the board of directors approved a plan to divest certain other businesses within the Company. As of November 30, 2021, one additional business in our Infrastructure Solutions segment and one non-operating location in our Metal Coatings segment continue to be classified as held for sale. The assets and liabilities of the businesses expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months are included in "Assets held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
During the current nine-month period, no restructuring and impairment charges were recorded. During the compared to the prior year nine-month period, we recorded certain charges related to these restructuring activities, which are summarized in the table below:
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
Metal CoatingsInfra-
structure Solutions
Total
Write down on assets held for sale to estimated sales price$2,930 $4,100 $7,030 
Write down of assets expected to be abandoned6,922 — 6,922 
Loss on sale of subsidiaries1,191 1,859 3,050 
Write down of excess inventory— 2,511 2,511 
Costs associated with assets held for sale— 756 756 
Total charges$11,043 $9,226 $20,269 
Other (income) expense, net
Other expense was $1.4 million for the current nine-month period, compared to $0.8 million for the prior year nine-month period. The increase was primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange transaction adjustments for foreign costs and intercompany loans in the current year.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the for the current nine-month period decreased $2.3 million, or 31.1%, to $5.1 million, compared to $7.4 million for the prior year nine-month period. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company's 2020 Senior Notes, which were funded in late fiscal 2021. While the borrowings under the 2020 Senior Notes increased $25.0 million to $150.0 million, they carry lower interest rates than the Company's previous senior notes.
Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 22.9% for the current nine-month period, compared to 32.3% for the prior year nine-month period. The current year decrease in the effective tax rate of 940 basis points is the result of the prior year impact of restructuring and impairment charges and an IRS settlement for research and development tax credits for multiple years, which more than offset current year recognition of uncertain tax positions.

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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 and working capital for the periods presented (dollars in(in thousands):
Three Months Ended May 31,
20212020
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$11,060 $(11,184)
Net cash used in investing activities(7,466)(10,847)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(5,610)11,036 
Nine Months Ended November 30,
20212020
Net cash provided by operating activities$49,668 $59,394 
Net cash used in investing activities(16,425)(14,987)
Net cash used in financing activities(29,167)(64,229)
Working Capital230,878 189,642 
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021current nine-month period was $11.1$49.7 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $11.2$59.4 million for the prior year quarter.nine-month period. The increasedecrease in cash provided by operating activities for the current quarter is primarily attributable to increased net income.income, which was impacted by $20.3 million of impairment and restructuring charges in the prior year nine-month period, and increases in working capital from contract assets and liabilities, accounts payable and accrued expenses. These increases were more than offset by decreases in working capital from accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid assets.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021current nine-month period was $7.5$16.4 million, compared to $10.8$15.0 million for the prior year quarter.nine-month period. The decreaseincrease in cash used for investing activities for the current quarter was primarily attributable decreased proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries, due to the sale of our Galvabar business in the prior year, partially offset by decreased capital expenditures.expenditures in the current year.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021current nine-month period was $5.6$29.2 million, compared to $11.0$64.2 million of cash provided by investing activities for the prior year quarter.nine-month period. The increasedecrease in cash used forin financing activities during the current quarter was primarily attributable to an increase in net paymentsdraws on the revolver,our credit facility and a decrease in repurchases of shares of Company common stock. See “Share Repurchases” sections below for additional information.
Our working capital was $203.7 million as of May 31, 2021, as compared to $189.6 million as of February 28, 2021.
Financing and Capital
On October 9, 2020, we completed a private placement transaction and entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, whereby we agreed to borrow $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes (the “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 proceeds of the $80.0 million tranche was funded on December 17, 2020. The $70.0 million tranche was funded in January 2021. The proceeds were used to repay the existing $125.0 million 5.42% Senior Notes maturing on January 20, 2021, as well as for general corporate purposes. Interest on the outstanding 2020 Senior Notes is paid semi-annually, in January and July.
As of May 31, 2021, we had $186.0 million of floating- and fixed-rate notes outstanding with varying maturities through fiscal 2032 and we were in compliance with all of the covenants related to these outstanding borrowings. As of May 31, 2021, we had approximately $404.0 million of additional credit available for future draws or letters of credit.

On July 8, 2021, the Company refinanced its current un-securedunsecured revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in March 2022, with a new five-year un-securedsenior unsecured 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;terms:

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i.provides for a senior un-securedunsecured revolving credit facility with a principal amount of up to $400.0 million revolving loan commitments, and includes an additional $200.0 million uncommitted incremental accordion facility,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 (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement), depending on leverage ratio of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as a group,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,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,baskets; and
vi.includes a maximum leverage ratio financial covenant and an interest coverage ratio financial covenant, each to be tested at each quarter end.

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The foregoing summary of certainmaterial terms and provisions of the 2021 Credit Agreement does not purport to be 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.
As of November 30, 2021, we had $192.0 million of total debt outstanding with varying maturities through fiscal 2032 and we were in compliance with all of the covenants related to these outstanding borrowings. As of November 30, 2021, we had approximately $348.2 million of additional credit available for future draws or letters of credit.
Share Repurchase Program
On November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors 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,current nine-month period, the Company repurchased 125,770564,300 of its common shares in the amount of $6.3$28.9 million at an average purchase price of $49.80$51.16 under the 2020 Share Authorization. For additional information regarding our share repurchases during the current year-to-date period, see Part II, “Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”
Other Exposures
We have exposure to commodity price increases in both segments of our business,operating segments, primarily copper, aluminum, steel and nickel basednickel-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 basednickel-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 May 31,November 30, 2021, 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.
As of May 31,November 30, 2021, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $25.5$20.6 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, weWe continuously evaluate our estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions are based onupon 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 three months ended May 31, 2021,current nine-month period, 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
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and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 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.

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Non-GAAP Disclosures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company has provided adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share (collectively, the “Adjusted Earnings Measures”), which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with a greater transparency comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies, which provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in the Company’s business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

In fiscal 2021, the Company developed and began the implementation of a plan to divest certain non-core businesses and later, divested several non-core businesses. During the nine months ended November 30, 2021, the Company did not recognize any restructuring and impairment charges. The following tables provides a reconciliation for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020 between the various measures calculated in accordance with GAAP to the Adjusted Earnings Measures (in thousands, except per share data):

Three Months Ended November 30,Nine Months Ended November 30,
2021202020212020
Operating income30,092 $27,871 87,332 $42,840 
Restructuring and impairment charges— 1,576 — 20,269 
Adjusted operating income$30,092 $29,447 $87,332 $63,109 



Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 30, 2020November 30, 2020
AmountPer
 Diluted Share
AmountPer
 Diluted Share
Net income and diluted earnings per share$19,703 $0.76 $23,454 $0.90 
Adjustments (net of tax):
Restructuring and impairment charges:
Metal Coatings(281)(0.01)11,043 0.42 
Infrastructure Solutions1,857 0.07 9,226 0.35 
Subtotal1,576 0.06 20,269 0.77 
Tax benefit related to restructuring and impairment charges(347)(0.01)(4,459)(0.17)
Total adjustments1,229 0.05 15,810 0.61 
Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share$20,932 $0.80 $39,264 $1.50 
(1) Earnings per share amounts included in the table above may not sum due to rounding differences.

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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 threenine months of fiscal 2022.ended November 30, 2021. 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 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 the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were 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 rules; and (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
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, its internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company and its subsidiaries are named defendants and plaintiffs in various routine lawsuits incidental to ourits 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 arisingof which arise in the normal course of conducting business. AlthoughAs 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 way to resolve the disputes prior to trial. As the pending cases progress through additional discovery, including expert testimony and mediation, our assessment of the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome on one or more of the pending lawsuits may change. 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,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 condition,position, 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.

ThereExcept as described below, there 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 28, 2021.

Our business and operations may be adversely affected by the evolving and ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.

The evolving impact of the viral strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19"), which was declared a global pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization, resulted in most governments issuing restrictive orders, including "shelter in place" orders around the globe in 2020 to assist in reducing 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 industries had a responsibility to maintain operations while these restrictive measures were in place. Based on input from the government, as well as our customers, we have continued to operate our businesses under the CISA guidelines in an effort to support critical infrastructure in the areas where we were either required to do so, or where we were able.

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a proposed new rule requiring all employers with at least 100 employees to ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated workers to get a negative test at least once a week. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") issued an Emergency Temporary Standard ("ETS") on November 5, 2021. On November 12, 2021, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order staying enforcement and implementation of this ETS. On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved this stay, allowing OSHA to implement the ETS. Currently, the ETS is scheduled to go into effect on January 10, 2022.
It is not currently possible to predict with any certainty the exact impact the new regulation would have on our Company.As a company with more than 100 employees, we will be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccination of our workforce or require our unvaccinated employees to be tested weekly.This mandate, when issued, could result in employee attrition, difficulty securing future labor needs and may have an adverse effect on future profit margins.
While we continue to support our customers, there remains uncertainty regarding the duration and severity of this ongoing pandemic, or newly identified variants, and the effect it could ultimately have on our supply chain. We continue to closely monitor the situation as information becomes readily available, take actions to ensure the safety of our labor force, to abide by the requirements under CISA and to prepare for the OSHA regulations.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On November 10, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $100 million share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase its Common Stock (the “2020"2020 Share Authorization”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.
The following table provides information with respect to purchases of common stock of the Company made during the threenine months ended May 31,November 30, 2021, by the Company or any "affiliated purchaser" as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange act:
PeriodPeriodTotal Number of Share PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value that May Yet Be Used Under the Plans or ProgramsPeriodTotal Number of Share PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value that May Yet Be Used Under the Plans or Programs
Beginning balance, February 29, 2021$84,002,349 
Beginning balance, February 28, 2021Beginning balance, February 28, 2021$84,002,349 
March 1 through March 31March 1 through March 3160,649 $49.47 60,649 83,941,700 March 1 through March 3160,649 $49.47 60,649 81,002,123 
April 1 through April 30April 1 through April 3056,043 49.82 56,043 83,885,657 April 1 through April 3056,043 49.82 56,043 78,209,907 
May 1 through May 31May 1 through May 319,078 51.92 9,078 83,876,579 May 1 through May 319,078 51.92 9,078 77,738,544 
June 1 through June 30June 1 through June 30102,227 51.49 102,227 72,475,385 
July 1 through July 30July 1 through July 30148,452 51.56 148,452 64,821,609 
August 1 through August 31August 1 through August 3139,830 51.52 39,830 62,769,454 
September 1 through September 30September 1 through September 30125,966 51.56 125,966 56,275,170 
October 1 through October 31October 1 through October 3122,055 51.78 22,055 55,133,081 
November 1 through November 30November 1 through November 30— — — 55,133,081 
TotalTotal125,770 $49.80 125,770 $83,876,579 Total564,300 $51.16 564,300 $55,133,081 



Item 5.Other Information.

Change in Control Agreement

The Company’s Compensation Committee of the 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 adviceNone.
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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 existing 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 form CIC Agreement which is attached as Exhibit 10.7, and is incorporated herein), 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 the Company) substantially comparable to the coverage maintained by the Company for the Executive Officer immediately prior to the date of such termination.
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Item 6. Exhibits
3.1 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of AZZ Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on July 14, 2015)
3.2 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of AZZ Inc. (incorporated(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the CurrentQuarterly Report on Form 8-K10-Q filed by the Registrant on January 23, 2017)October 12, 2021)
10.1* 
10.2 
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2011, by and among AZZ incorporated and the purchasers identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on January 21, 2011).
10.3
10.4*
AZZ incorporated 2014 Long Term Incentive Planhereto (incorporated by reference to Appendix AExhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy StatementQuarterly Report on Form DEFA10-Q filed May 29, 2014)by the Registrant on July 9, 2021).
10.5*
First Amendment to AZZ Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on January 21, 2016.
10.610.4
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2020, by and among AZZ Inc. and the purchasers identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on October 13, 2020).
10.7*
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
AZZ Inc.
(Registrant)
Date:July 9, 2021January 10, 2022By:/s/ Philip A. Schlom
Philip A. Schlom
Chief Financial Officer
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