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AZZ 2013.08.31 10Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q



ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2013



¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 1-12777

AZZ incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



TEXAS		75-0948250
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Museum Place, Suite 500
3100 West Seventh Street
Fort Worth, Texas		76107
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(817) 810-0095

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

NONE

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No ý

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.



Title of each class:		Outstanding at August 31, 2013:
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share		25,499,124

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		PAGE NO.
PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements.
	Condensed Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
	Consolidated Statements of Income	5
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	7
	Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity	8
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	15
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	23
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.	24

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.	25
Item 1A.	Risk Factors.	25
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	25
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities.	25
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.	25
Item 5.	Other Information.	25
Item 6.	Exhibits.	25

	SIGNATURES	26

	EXHIBIT INDEX	27

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



	8/31/2013			2/28/2013
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	41,983,858		$	55,597,751
Accounts Receivable (Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $1,840,642 at August 31, 2013 and $1,000,000 at February 28, 2013)	131,855,452			97,857,193
Inventories:
Raw Material	59,994,690			47,189,162
Work-In-Process	39,270,310			32,040,915
Finished Goods	2,331,360			3,100,849
Costs and Estimated Earnings In Excess of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts	24,090,827			12,878,068
Deferred Income Taxes	9,341,091			7,615,525
Prepaid Expenses and Other	9,815,546			6,152,476
Total Current Assets	318,683,134			262,431,939
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	193,265,390			154,476,220
Goodwill	281,874,766			171,886,270
Intangibles and Other Assets, Net	189,992,725			105,410,385
	$	983,816,015		$	694,204,814
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable	$	42,890,094		$	28,921,539
Income Tax Payable	2,101,690			568,722
Accrued Salaries and Wages	10,504,398			11,013,779
Other Accrued Liabilities	20,284,954			14,811,126
Customer Advance Payments	38,086,564			39,168,672
Profit Sharing	3,947,294			8,360,000
Long Term Debt Due Within One Year	18,035,714			14,285,714
Billings In Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings On Uncompleted Contracts	3,153,185			1,769,656
Total Current Liabilities	139,003,893			118,899,208
Long-Term Accrued Liabilities Due After One Year	8,988,155			8,539,278
Long-Term Debt Due After One Year	434,455,357			196,428,571
Deferred Income Taxes	43,042,992			36,403,283
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, $1 Par Value, Shares Authorized 100,000,000 (25,499,124 Shares at August 31, 2013 and 25,376,967 Shares at February 28, 2013)	25,499,124			25,376,967
Capital In Excess of Par Value	20,440,575			17,653,912
Retained Earnings	317,868,225			294,092,945
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(5,482,306		)	(3,189,350		)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	358,325,618			333,934,474
	$	983,816,015		$	694,204,814

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	8/31/2013			8/31/2012			8/31/2013			8/31/2012
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net Sales	$	189,782,229		$	153,385,291		$	372,956,848		$	280,528,155
Costs And Expenses
Cost of Sales	133,877,304			110,073,078			266,336,860			199,350,629
Selling, General and Administrative	26,178,490			15,768,242			52,865,428			31,124,459
Interest Expense	4,651,412			3,227,906			9,129,099			6,568,072
Net Loss (Gain) On Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment, and Insurance Proceeds	(859,576		)	17,393			(882,917		)	(5,951,688		)
Other Expense (Income) - net	117,439			(294,530		)	(3,710,598		)	(246,221		)
	163,965,069			128,792,089			323,737,872			230,845,251
Income Before Income Taxes	25,817,160			24,593,202			49,218,976			49,682,904
Income Tax Expense	9,454,391			8,720,265			18,309,424			17,824,027
Net Income	$	16,362,769		$	15,872,937		$	30,909,552		$	31,858,877
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.64		$	0.63		$	1.21		$	1.26
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.64		$	0.62		$	1.20		$	1.25

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	8/31/2013			8/31/2012			8/31/2013			8/31/2012
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Net Income	$	16,362,769		$	15,872,937		$	30,909,552		$	31,858,877
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Unrealized Translation Gains (Losses)	(1,719,356		)	1,989,312			(2,265,837		)	29,780
Interest Rate Swap, Net of Income Tax of $7,301, $7,301, $14,602 and $14,602 respectively.	(13,559		)	(13,559		)	(27,119		)	(27,118		)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,732,915		)	1,975,753			(2,292,956		)	2,662
Comprehensive Income	$	14,629,854		$	17,848,690		$	28,616,596		$	31,861,539

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



	Six Months Ended
	8/31/2013			8/31/2012
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	30,909,552		$	31,858,877
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
Provision For Doubtful Accounts	(68,758		)	349,165
Amortization and Depreciation	21,048,913			13,163,130
Deferred Income Tax Expense	3,665,345			1,544,614
Net Loss (Gain) On Insurance Settlement or On Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment	(882,917		)	(5,951,688		)
Amortization of Deferred Borrowing Costs	663,699			141,037
Share Based Compensation Expense	2,512,547			2,434,487
Effects of Changes In Assets & Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable	20,437,080			(11,406,075		)
Inventories	(73,460		)	(2,344,607		)
Prepaid Expenses and Other	(2,876,687		)	(2,123,758		)
Other Assets	(4,020,907		)	87,805
Net Change In Billings Related To Costs and Estimated Earnings On Uncompleted Contracts	(6,465,886		)	4,612,468
Accounts Payable	(80,893		)	738,974
Other Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes Payable	(9,584,151		)	(2,938,767		)
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities	55,183,477			30,165,662
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds From Sale Or Insurance Settlement of Property, Plant, and Equipment	888,278			8,496,630
Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment	(23,847,378		)	(12,561,636		)
Acquisition of Subsidiaries, Net of Cash Acquired	(275,702,030		)	(77,044,293		)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities	(298,661,130		)	(81,109,299		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds From Exercise of Stock Options	—			15,781
Excess Tax Benefits From Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights	1,188,234			774,897
Proceeds from Revolving Loan	197,000,000			—
Payments on Revolving Loan	(15,000,000		)	—
Proceeds on Long Term Debt	75,000,000			—
Payments on Long Term Debt	(15,223,214		)	(18,135,866		)
Debt Acquisition Costs	(5,880,539		)	—
Payments of Dividends	(7,134,272		)	(6,318,886		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities	229,950,209			(23,664,074		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(86,449		)	21,471
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash & Cash Equivalents	(13,613,893		)	(74,586,240		)
Cash & Cash Equivalents At Beginning of Period	55,597,751			143,302,666
Cash & Cash Equivalents At End of Period	$	41,983,858		$	68,716,426
Supplemental Disclosures
Cash Paid For Interest	$	8,041,592		$	6,773,789
Cash Paid For Income Taxes	$	13,738,489		$	15,861,484

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)



	Common Stock			Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Treasury Stock		Total

	Shares	Amount
Balance at February 28, 2013	25,376,967	$	25,376,967	$	17,653,912		$	294,092,945		$	(3,189,350	)	$	—	$	333,934,474
Exercise of Stock Options	—	—		—											—
Stock Compensation	14,000	14,000		2,498,547											2,512,547
Restricted Stock Units	27,684	27,684		(593,211		)							—		(565,527		)
Stock Issued for SARs	52,625	52,625		(918,114		)							—		(865,489		)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	27,848	27,848		611,207									—		639,055
Federal Income Tax Deducted on Stock Options and SARs				1,188,234											1,188,234
Cash Dividend Paid							(7,134,272		)						(7,134,272		)
Net Income							30,909,552								30,909,552
Foreign Currency Translation										(2,265,837		)			(2,265,837		)
Interest Rate Swap, Net of $14,602 Income Tax										(27,119		)			(27,119		)
Balance at August 31, 2013	25,499,124	$	25,499,124	$	20,440,575		$	317,868,225		$	(5,482,306	)	$	—	$	358,325,618

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.	Basis of Presentation

These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC rules and regulations referred to above. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K covering such period. For purposes of the report, “AZZ”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us” or similar reference means AZZ incorporated and our consolidated subsidiaries.

Our fiscal year ends on the last day of February and is identified as the fiscal year for the calendar year in which it ends. For example, the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 is referred to as fiscal 2013.

In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of August 31, 2013, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012.


2.	Earnings per share.

Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock awards. The shares and earnings per share have been adjusted to reflect our two for one stock split, effected in the form of a share dividend approved by the Board of Directors on June 28, 2012, and paid on July 30, 2012. All share data has been retroactively restated.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Three Months ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Unaudited) (In thousands except share and per share data)
Numerator:
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	16,363	$	15,873	$	30,910	$	31,859
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per common share–weighted average shares	25,487,796		25,297,220		25,475,869		25,270,585
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee and Director stock awards	176,312		211,323		188,851		210,602
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share	25,664,108		25,508,543		25,664,720		25,481,187
Earnings per share basic and diluted:
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.64	$	0.63	$	1.21	$	1.26
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.64	$	0.62	$	1.20	$	1.25


3.	Stock-based Compensation.

The Company has one share-based compensation plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to promote the growth and prosperity of the Company by permitting the Company to grant to its employees, directors and advisors various types of restricted stock unit awards, stock appreciation rights and options to purchase common stock of the Company. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan is 5,000,000 shares. As of August 31, 2013 the Company has approximately 791,080 shares available for future issuance under the Plan.

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Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Restricted stock unit awards are valued at the market price of our common stock on the grant date. These awards generally have a three year cliff vesting schedule but may vest early in accordance with the Plan’s accelerated vesting provisions.

The activity of our non-vested restricted stock unit awards for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 is as follows:



	Restricted Stock Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-Vested Balance as of February 28, 2013	106,182		$	20.92
Granted	31,458		45.36
Vested	(42,096	)	16.30
Forfeited	—		—
Non-Vested Balance as of August 31, 2013	95,544		$	30.57

Stock Appreciation Rights and Option Awards

Stock appreciation rights and option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant. These awards generally have a contractual term of 7 years and vest ratably over a period of three years although some may vest immediately on issuance. These awards are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

A summary of the Company’s stock appreciation rights and option awards activity for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 is as follows:



	Options/SAR’s		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of February 28, 2013	439,863		$	19.12
Granted	71,622		45.36
Exercised	(124,052	)	19.04
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding as of August 31, 2013	387,433		$	24.03
Exercisable as of August 31, 2013	183,255		$	15.88
Weighted average fair value of options and SARs granted during the period ended August 31, 2013			$	14.15

The average remaining contractual term for those options and stock appreciation rights outstanding at August 31, 2013, is 4.47 years, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $14.5 million. The average remaining contractual terms for those options and stock appreciation rights that are exercisable as of August 31, 2013 is 3.61 years, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $6.9 million.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company also has an employee stock purchase plan, which allows employees of the Company to purchase common stock of the Company through accumulated payroll deductions. Offerings under this plan have a duration of 24 months. On the first day of an offering period (the "enrollment date") the participant is granted the option to purchase shares on each exercise date at the lower of 85% of the market value of a share of our common stock on the enrollment date or the exercise date. The participant’s right to purchase common stock under the plan is restricted to no more than $25,000 per calendar year and the participant may not purchase more than 5,000 shares during any offering period. Participants may terminate their interest in a given offering or a given exercise period by withdrawing all of their accumulated payroll deductions at any time prior to the end of the offering period. The fair value of the estimated number of shares to be issued under each offering is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the six month period ended August 31, 2013, the company issued 27,848 shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Directors Grants

During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company granted each of its seven independent directors 2,000 shares of the Company's common stock. These common stock grants were valued at $36.70. As previously stated all per share data has been adjusted to reflect the two for one stock split.

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Share-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits related to all the plans listed above were as follows:



Period ended August 31,	2013		2012
Compensation Expense	$	2,512,547	$	2,434,487
Income tax benefits	$	879,391	$	852,070

Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and the employee stock purchase plan at August 31, 2013 totals $2,050,859.

The Company’s policy is to issue shares required under these Plans from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares and treasury.


4.	Segments.

We have two operating segments as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013. Information regarding operations and assets by segment is as follows:



	Three Months Ended August 31,						Six Months Ended August 31,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Sales:
Electrical and Industrial Products and Services	$	104,134		$	66,530		$	200,600		$	111,212
Galvanizing Services	85,648			86,855			172,357			169,316
	189,782			153,385			372,957			280,528
Operating Income (a):
Electrical and Industrial Products and Services	10,733			9,339			23,781			16,134
Galvanizing Services	26,245			23,549			51,943			46,182
	36,978			32,888			75,724			62,317
General Corporate Expense (b)	7,187			5,342			17,658			12,074
Interest Expense	4,651			3,228			9,129			6,568
Other (Income) Expense, Net (c)	(677		)	(275		)	(282		)	(6,008		)
	11,161			8,295			26,505			12,634
Income Before Income Taxes	$	25,817		$	24,593		$	49,219		$	49,683
Total Assets:
Electrical and Industrial Products and Services	$	559,501		$	259,125		$	559,501		$	259,125
Galvanizing Services	379,828			311,630			379,828			311,630
Corporate	44,487			76,028			44,487			76,028
	$	983,816		$	646,783		$	983,816		$	646,783


(a)	Segment operating income consists of net sales, less cost of sales, specifically identifiable selling, general and administrative expenses, and other income and expense items that are specifically identifiable to a segment.


(b)	General Corporate Expense consists of selling, general and administrative expenses that are not specifically identifiable to a segment.


(c)	Other (income) expense, net includes gains or losses on sale of property, plant and equipment and other (income) expenses not specifically identifiable to a segment.

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5.	Warranty Reserves.

A reserve has been established to provide for the estimated future cost of warranties on a portion of the Company’s delivered products and is classified within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Management periodically reviews the reserves and makes adjustments accordingly. Warranties cover such factors as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship. The following table shows changes in the warranty reserves since the end of fiscal 2014:



	Warranty Reserve
	(unaudited)
	(in thousands)
Balance at February 28, 2013	$	2,073
Warranty costs incurred	(657		)
Additions charged to income	432
Balance at May 31, 2013	$	1,848
Warranty costs incurred	(595		)
Additions charged to income	407
Balance at August 31, 2013	$	1,660


6.	Acquisitions

On March 29, 2013, we completed our acquisition of all of the equity securities of Aquilex Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Aquilex SRO”), pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 22, 2013 (the “Purchase Agreement”). Aquilex SRO provides the energy industry with specialty repair and overhaul solutions designed to improve mechanical integrity and extend component life. Aquilex SRO offers services to a diverse base of blue-chip customers in the nuclear, fossil power, refining, chemical processing, pulp and waste-to-energy industries, serving clients that place a high value on reliability, quality and safety. Aquilex SRO’s offering is differentiated through advanced proprietary tooling and process technologies delivered by a uniquely skilled specialized workforce. The acquisition is part of our strategy to expand our offerings in the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment to enhance our presence in the power generation market.

The Purchase Agreement provided for AZZ's acquisition of all equity securities of Aquilex SRO for cash consideration in the amount of $275.7 million, which is comprised of $271.8 million as cash paid at closing and an estimated $3.9 million due for additional working capital that was acquired.

The following consolidated pro forma information assumes that the acquisition of Aquilex SRO took place on March 1, 2012 for the income statements for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012. These amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of Aquilex SRO to reflect the decrease in interest expense that would have occurred under the new credit agreement and to reflect the decrease in depreciation and amortization expense that would have occurred assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied on March 1, 2012, together with consequential tax effects. In addition, supplemental pro forma earnings were adjusted to exclude approximately $3.2 million of acquisition related costs incurred in fiscal year 2014. Fiscal year 2013 supplement pro forma earnings were adjusted to include these charges.

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	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(In thousands, except for per share amounts)
Net Sales	$	189,782	$	195,010	$	396,052	$	394,716
Net Income	$	16,363	$	13,909	$	31,433	$	48,765
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.64	$	0.55	$	1.23	$	1.93
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.64	$	0.55	$	1.22	$	1.91

The total purchase price was allocated to Aquilex SRO's net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of March 29, 2013, the date on which AZZ acquired control of Aquilex SRO. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill recorded is attributable to projected growth at Aquilex SRO. Aquilex's international presence coupled with their ability to install products manufactured by our existing Electrical and Industrial Products and Services segment will assist in expanding AZZ's global presence and increasing our market share.

The goodwill will be deductible for income tax purposes. AZZ has made an allocation of the purchase price as follows (in thousands):

Purchase Price Allocation:



	($ in thousands)
Current Assets	$	79,784
Property and Equipment	27,669
Intangible Assets	85,000
Goodwill	110,696
Other Assets	282
Total Assets Acquired	303,431
Current Liabilities	(27,729		)
Net Assets Acquired	$	275,702

On January 2, 2013, we acquired G3 Galvanizing Limited ("G3"), a galvanizing operation in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This acquisition is part of the stated AZZ strategy to continue the geographic expansion of its served markets that should provide a basis for continued growth of the Galvanizing Services Segment of AZZ. The purchase price paid in connection with the asset purchase was $12.0 million and the assumption of $3.1 million in liabilities. Goodwill of $4.2 million resulting from the acquisition has been allocated to the Galvanizing Services Segment and will not be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to a larger geographic footprint and also reflects the synergies that are expected to arise. This acquisition was made to complement and expand our existing geographic Canadian footprint.

On October 1, 2012, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Galvcast Manufacturing Inc. (“Galvcast”), a Canadian galvanizing company with operations in Ontario, and certain real property owned by an affiliate of Galvcast. The purchase price paid in connection with the asset purchase was $48.0 million and the assumption of approximately $0.9 million in liabilities. Goodwill of $15.7 million resulting from the acquisition has been allocated to the Galvanizing Services Segment and 75% of the goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to a larger geographic footprint and also reflects the synergies that are expected to arise. This acquisition was made to complement and expand our existing geographic Canadian footprint.

On June 1, 2012, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Nuclear Logistics Incorporated (“NLI”). The purchase price paid in connection with the asset purchase was $77.0 million, net of cash acquired, along with the assumption of certain liabilities and the payoff of $3.8 million of notes payable at closing. In connection with our acquisition

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of NLI, we may be obligated to make an additional payment of up to $20 million based on the future financial performance of the NLI business. The net present value of this additional payment, which is subject to the terms and conditions of the asset purchase agreement we entered into in connection with the acquisition, was $9.0 million, and is reflected as a long-term liability. The net present value was calculated by determining a probability of potential payout which was then discounted by the cost of money over the life of the agreement. The pre-acquisition customer base of AZZ is essentially the same customer base utilized by NLI.

The following consolidated pro forma information assumes that the acquisition of NLI took place on March 1, 2012 for the income statements for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012.



	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(In thousands, except for per share amounts)
Net Sales	$	189,783	$	153,385	$	372,957	$	293,677
Net Income	$	16,363	$	15,873	$	30,910	$	32,005
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.64	$	0.63	$	1.21	$	1.27
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.64	$	0.62	$	1.20	$	1.26

The total purchase price was allocated to NLI’s net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of June 1, 2012, the date on which AZZ acquired control of NLI. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is attributable to significant business synergies that are expected to arise in future years. The goodwill will be deductible for income tax purposes. The earn out provision mentioned above has been classified below as a long term liability. AZZ has made an allocation of the estimated purchase price as follows (in thousands):

Purchase Price Allocation:



	($ in thousands)
Current Assets	$	22,901
Property and Equipment	1,416
Intangible Assets	50,600
Goodwill	32,323
Other Assets	58
Total Assets Acquired	107,298
Current Liabilities	(17,866		)
Long Term Liabilities	(12,388		)
Net Assets Acquired	$	77,044


7.	Subsequent Events

None.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management’s views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. In addition, certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand and response to products and services offered by AZZ, including demand by the power generation markets, electrical transmission and distribution markets, the industrial markets, and the hot dip galvanizing markets; prices and raw material cost, including zinc and natural gas which are used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the economic conditions of the various markets that AZZ serves, foreign and domestic, customer requested delays of shipments, acquisition opportunities, currency exchange rates, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management 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; the continuing economic volatility in the U.S. and other markets in which we operate; acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business in AZZ’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013 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 year ended February 28, 2013 and with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We have two operating segments as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013. Management believes that the most meaningful analysis of our results of operations is to analyze our performance by segment. We use revenue and operating income by segment to evaluate our segments. Segment operating income consists of net sales less cost of sales, specifically identifiable selling, general and administrative expenses, and other (income) expense items that are specifically identifiable to a segment. The other (income) expense items included in segment operating income are generally insignificant. For a reconciliation of segment operating income to pretax income, see Note 4 to our quarterly consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Orders and Backlog

Our entire backlog relates to our Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment. Our backlog was $211.4 million as of August 31, 2013, a decrease of $10.3 million, or 5%, as compared to $221.7 million at February 28, 2013. Our book-to-ship ratio was 0.96 to 1 for the quarter ended August 31, 2013, as compared to 0.99 to 1 for the same period in the prior year. Incoming orders increased 20% for the quarter compared to the same period in fiscal 2013. The decrease in the book to ship ratio for the compared periods is a result of the hesitation of the market in regards to looming government regulations, mainly in the nuclear markets. A significant amount of anticipated orders for the second quarter have been delayed and are expected to be received in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.

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Backlog Table

(in thousands)(unaudited)



	Period Ended			Period Ended
Backlog	2/28/2013	$	221,714	2/29/2012	$	138,621
Bookings		181,092			124,666
Shipments		183,175			127,143
Backlog	5/31/2013	$	219,631	5/31/2012	$	136,144
Book to Ship Ratio		0.99			0.98
Bookings		181,547			151,804
Acquired Backlog		—			78,491
Shipments		189,782			153,385
Backlog	8/31/2013	$	211,396	8/31/2012	$	213,054
Book to Ship Ratio		0.96			0.99

Segment Revenues

The following table reflects the breakdown of revenue by segment:



	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	8/31/2013		8/31/2012		8/31/2013		8/31/2012
	(In thousands)(unaudited)
Revenue:
Electrical and Industrial Products and Services	$	104,134	$	66,530	$	200,600	$	111,212
Galvanizing Services	85,648		86,855		172,357		169,316
Total Revenue	$	189,782	$	153,385	$	372,957	$	280,528

For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013, consolidated revenues were $189.8 million and $373.0 million, respectively, an increase of 24% and 33%, respectively, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2013. The Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment contributed 55% and 54%, respectively, and the Galvanizing Services Segment accounted for 45% and 46%, respectively, of the Company’s combined revenues for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2012, the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment contributed 43% and 40%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues, and the Galvanizing Services Segment accounted for 57% and 60%, respectively, of the combined revenues.

Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment increased $37.6 million, or 57%, for the three month period ended August 31, 2013 and $89.4 million or 80% for six month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2013. This increase in revenue for the compared period is mainly attributable to the acquisition of NLI in June of 2012 and Aquilex SRO on March 29, 2013. Revenues from NLI were $12.1 million and $29.6 million, respectively, for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. Aquilex SRO contributed $43.6 million and $85.1 million, respectively, in revenue for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. Without the acquisition of NLI and Aquilex, revenues for this segment were below levels for the same period in fiscal 2013. The reduction in revenue excluding NLI and Aquilex was due to delayed shipments at the request of customers that will be recorded in future quarters in conjunction with expiring tax credits for renewable energy projects and an overall reduction in spending.

Revenues in the Galvanizing Services Segment decreased $1.2 million, or 1%, for the three month period ended August 31, 2013, and increased $3.0 million or 2% for the six month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2013. Excluding the acquisition of G3 and Galvcast, revenues declined 11% for the three month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2013 and 8% for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 when compared to the prior period. Our recently acquired operations in Canada provided $10.4 million and $20.9 million, respectively, in revenues for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. The reduction in revenue is attributable to lower demand from the transmission and distribution markets and a leveling off of renewable energy projects. In addition, petrochemical projects continue to be pushed back due to engineering and permit delays. Historically, revenues for this segment have closely followed the condition of the industrial sector of the general economy.

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Segment Operating Income

The following table lists non-recurring items that occurred during the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012.



	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	8/31/2013			8/31/2012		8/31/2013			8/31/2012
	(In thousands)(unaudited)
Total Operating Income	$	36,978		$	32,889	$	75,724		$	62,318

Joliet Losses Incurred	826			1,184		1,623			1,708
Business Interruption Insurance	(2,678		)	—		(2,678		)	—
Lawsuit Settlement	—			—		(4,200		)	—

Adjusted Total Operating Income	$	35,126		$	34,073	$	70,469		$	64,026

Our total segment operating income increased 12% for the three month period ended August 31, 2013 and 22% for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 to $37.0 million and $75.7 million, respectively, as compared to $32.9 million and $62.3 million, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2013. Total operating margins decreased to 19% and 20% for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 as compared to 21% and 22%, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2013. The Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment accounted for 29% and 31%, respectively, of the operating income while the Galvanizing Services Segment accounted for the remaining 71% and 69%, respectively, of operating income for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2012, the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment accounted for 28% and 26%, respectively, of operating income while the Galvanizing Services Segment accounted for the remaining 72% and 74%, respectively.

Segment operating income in the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment increased 15% and 47% for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013, to $10.7 million and $23.8 million, respectively, as compared to $9.3 million and $16.1 million, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2013. Operating margins were 10% and 12%, respectively, for the three and six month period ended August 31, 2013 and 14% and 15%, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2013. Operating income increased for the compared period due to the acquisitions of NLI on June 1, 2012, and Aquilex SRO on March 29, 2013. These two acquisitions added $1.7 million and $9.2 million, respectively, in operating income for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. Excluding these acquisitions, for the three month period ended August 31, 2013, operating income increased $0.6 million as compared to the same period in fiscal 2013, and decreased $0.6 million for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 when compared to the prior period. NLI had operating profits of $0.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. Aquilex SRO had operating income of $1.2 million and $4.5 million for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. Without the amortization of intangibles resulting from the acquisitions of NLI and Aquilex SRO, the operating margin would have been 14% for the three month period ended August 31, 2013 and 15% for the six month period ended August of 2013. The acquisition of NLI and Aquilex SRO resulted in the amortization of intangibles of $3.4 million for the three month period ended August 31, 2013 and $6.2 million for the six month period ended August 31, 2013.

In the Galvanizing Services Segment, operating income increased 11% and 13%, respectively, for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013, to $26.2 million and $51.9 million, respectively, as compared to $23.5 million and $46.2 million, respectively, for the same period in fiscal 2013. Operating margins were 31% and 30%, respectively for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 compared to 27% for the same periods in fiscal 2013. Our recently acquired operations in Canada consisting of Galvcast and G3 contributed $2.0 million and $3.8 million, respectively, in operating profits for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013. During the six month period ended August 31, 2013 a payment of $2.7 million was received for business interruption insurance resulting from the loss of production due to a fire at our Joliet, Illinois facility in April 2012. Losses incurred at Joliet are expected to continue to be offset with insurance proceeds for business interruption in future quarters as the claims are settled. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, a gain was recorded in the amount of $4.2 million as a result of a favorable lawsuit settlement. Without these non-recurring items and the losses incurred in the current and prior year, operating income would have been $24.4 million and $46.7 million, respectively for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and $24.7 million and $47.9 million, respectively for the same periods in fiscal 2013. Operating margins without these non-recurring items would have been 28%, respectively, for both of the three month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 and 27% and 28%, respectively, for the six month periods ended August 31, 2012.

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General Corporate Expenses

General corporate expenses, (see Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements) not specifically identifiable to a segment, for the three-month period ended August 31, 2013, were $7.2 million compared to $5.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2013. For the six month period ended August 31, 2013, general corporate expenses were $17.7 million as compared to $12.1 million in the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of sales, general corporate expenses were 4% for the three month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to 3% for the same period in fiscal 2013. For the six month period ended August 31, 2013, general corporate expenses as a percentage of sales were 5% compared to 4% for the compared period in fiscal 2013. The Company incurred $3.2 million in acquisition costs in the first half of fiscal 2014 as a result of the acquisition of Aquilex SRO. (see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

Interest

Net interest expense for the three and six month period ended August 31, 2013 was $4.7 million and $9.1 million, respectively, as compared to $3.2 million and $6.6 million, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2013. As of August 31, 2013, we had outstanding debt of $452.5 million, compared to $210.7 million at the same date last year. Our long-term debt to equity ratio was 1.26 to 1 at August 31, 2013, as compared to .62 to 1 at August 31, 2012. The increase in interest expense is a result of the increased debt acquired to fund the acquisition of Aquilex SRO.

Net (Gain) On Insurance Settlement

For the six-month period ended August 31, 2013, the Company received an additional $0.8 million in funds in conjunction with the insurance settlement for the fire at our Joliet, Illinois facility. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company received $10 million in insurance proceeds. Based on a preliminary estimate of the damage sustained at the Joliet facility, a pretax asset impairment charge of approximately $4 million was recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The net gain on the insurance settlement of property, plant and equipment has been recorded as an item under Net (Gain) Loss On Insurance Settlement or On Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment. We anticipate receiving additional insurance proceeds from these claims in an amount ranging from $4 million to $7 million when all claims are settled. This item is shown as Other (Income) expense in Note 4 to consolidated financial statements.

Other (Income) Expense

For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 the amounts in other (income) expense not specifically identifiable with a segment (see Note 4 to consolidated financial statements) were insignificant.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 36.6% for the three-month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to 35.5% for same period in fiscal 2013. For the six month period ended August 31, 2013 the tax rate was 37.2% compared to 35.9% for the compared period in fiscal 2013. The increase in the effective tax rates is due to lower utilization of manufacturing credits, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Aquilex SRO on March 29, 2013. Without the acquisition of Aquilex SRO, the effective tax rates would have been equivalent to the prior periods.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities along with bank and long term borrowings. Our cash requirements are generally for operating activities, cash dividend payments, capital improvements, debt repayment, letters of credit and acquisitions. We believe that working capital, funds available under our credit agreement, and funds generated from operations should be sufficient to finance anticipated operational activities, dividends, capital improvements, payment of debt and possible future acquisitions during fiscal 2014. In connection with the fire at our Joliet, Illinois facility, we estimate making approximately $9.0 million in capital expenditures during the remainder of fiscal 2014 related to the rebuilding of that facility. We expect to be reimbursed for a portion of this capital outlay as a result of the insurance settlement.

Our operating activities generated cash flows of approximately $55.2 million for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 and $30.2 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Cash flow from operations for the six month period ended August 31, 2013 included net income in the amount of $30.9 million, depreciation and amortization in the amount of $21.0 million, and other adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash in the amount of $5.9 million. Included in other adjustments were provisions for bad debt in the amount of $(0.1) million, deferred income taxes in the amount of $3.7 million, gain or loss on insurance settlement or the sale of assets in the amount of $(0.9) million, and non-cash adjustments in the amount of $3.2 million. Negative cash flow was recognized due to increased inventories, prepaids, other assets and revenue in excess of billings in the amount of $0.1 million, $2.9 million, $4.0 million and $6.5 million, respectively, as well as decreased accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the

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amount of $0.1 million and $9.6 million, respectively. Positive cash flow was recognized due to decreased accounts receivable of $20.4 million. Accounts receivable average days outstanding were 57 days for the six month period ended August 31, 2013, as compared to 48 days for the six month period ended August 31, 2012.

Our working capital was $179.7 million at August 31, 2013, as compared to $167.9 million at August 31, 2012. The change in working capital for the compared periods is mainly attributable to our acquisition activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 offset by the additional debt incurred as a result of the Aquilex SRO acquisition.

During the six month period ended August 31, 2013, capital improvements were made in the amount of $23.8 million of which $13.4 million relate to the rebuilding of the Joliet facility.

During the six month period ended August 31, 2013, dividends were paid in the amount of $7.1 million.

On May 25, 2006, we entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as subsequently amended, the “Previous Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”). This Previous Credit Agreement provided for a $125 million unsecured revolving line of credit maturing on October 1, 2017 and was used to provide for working capital needs, capital improvements, future acquisitions and letter of credit needs.

On March 27, 2013, we entered into a new Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America and other lenders. The Credit Agreement replaced the Previous Credit Agreement, which terminated effective March 27, 2013, and provides for a $75 million term facility and a $225 million revolving credit facility, subject to a $75 million “accordion” feature. The Credit Agreement is used to provide for working capital needs, capital improvements, future acquisitions and letter of credit needs. The Credit Agreement provides for an applicable margin on the revolving credit facility ranging from 1.0% to 2.0% over the Eurodollar Rate and Commitment Fees ranging from .20% to .30% depending on our Leverage Ratio (each such term as defined in the Credit Agreement). The $75 million term facility requires quarterly principal and interest payments commencing on June 30, 2013 and matures on March 27, 2018.

The Credit Agreement provides various financial covenants requiring us, among other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net worth equal to at least the sum of $230 million, plus 50% of future net income, b) maintain on a consolidated basis a Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) not to exceed 3.25:1.0, c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.75:1.0 and d) not to make Capital Expenditures (as defined in the Credit Agreement) on a consolidated basis in an amount in excess of $60 million during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014 and $50 million during any subsequent fiscal year.

At August 31, 2013, we had $182.0 million of outstanding debt borrowed through the revolving credit facility provided under the Credit Agreement. As of August 31, 2013, we had letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement in the amount of $17.7 million, which left approximately $25.3 million of additional credit available under the Credit Agreement.

On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company issued $100 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.24% unsecured Senior Notes (the “2008 Notes”) due March 31, 2018 through a private placement (the “2008 Note Offering”). Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company's payment obligations with respect to the 2008 Notes may be accelerated upon any Event of Default, as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the 2008 Note Offering, the Company obtained the consent of Bank of America to the 2008 Note Offering and the agreement of Bank of America that the 2008 Note Offering would not constitute a default under the Previous Credit Agreement.

The Company entered into an additional Note Purchase Agreement on January 21, 2011 (the “2011 Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company issued $125 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.42% unsecured Senior Notes (the “2011 Notes”), due in January of 2021, through a private placement (the “2011 Note Offering”). Pursuant to the 2011 Agreement, the Company's payment obligations with respect to the 2011 Notes may be accelerated under certain circumstances. In connection with the 2011 Note Offering, the Company obtained the consent of Bank of America to the 2011 Note Offering and the agreement of Bank of America that the 2011 Note Offering would not constitute a default under the Previous Credit Agreement.

The 2008 Notes and the 2011 Notes each provide for various financial covenants requiring us, among other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net worth equal to at least the sum of $116.9 million plus 50% of future net income; b) maintain a ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA (as defined in Note Purchase Agreement) not to exceed 3.25:1.00; c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) of at least 2.0:1.0; d) not at any time permit the aggregate amount of all Priority Indebtedness (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) to exceed 10% of Consolidated Net Worth (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement).

As of August 31, 2013, the Company is in compliance with all of its debt covenants.

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On October 28, 2011, the Company entered into a Private Shelf Agreement by and among the Company, Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“Prudential”) and the other purchasers identified therein (the “Private Shelf Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell, through one or more private placement transactions, up to $100 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes (the “Shelf Notes”) with interest rates to be agreed upon by the Company and Prudential immediately prior to each issuance and sale of Shelf Notes (each, a “Note Offering” and together, the “Note Offerings”). Pursuant to the Private Shelf Agreement, the Company's payment obligations with respect to the Shelf Notes may be accelerated upon any Event of Default, as defined in the Private Shelf Agreement. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, undertaking the Note Offerings will not otherwise constitute a default under the Credit Agreement. The Company has not undertaken any Note Offerings under the Private Shelf Agreement.

Our current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) was 2.29 to 1 at August 31, 2013, as compared to 2.78 to 1 at August 31, 2012. As of August 31, 2013, we had $452.5 million in long-term debt outstanding and our long-term debt as a percentage to shareholders’ equity ratio was 1.26 to 1.

Historically, we have not experienced a significant impact on our operations from increases in general inflation other than for specific commodities. We have exposure to commodity price increases in both segments of our business, primarily copper, aluminum and steel in the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment, and zinc and natural gas in the Galvanizing Services Segment. We attempt to minimize these increases through escalation clauses in customer contracts for copper, aluminum and steel, when market conditions allow and through protective caps and fixed contract purchases on zinc. In addition to these measures, we attempt to recover other cost increases through improvements to our manufacturing process and through increases in prices where competitively feasible. Many economists predict increased inflation in coming years due to U.S. and international monetary policies, and there is no assurance that inflation will not impact our business in the future.

Subsequent Events

None.

OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS

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

CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS

Leases

We lease various facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial term in excess of one year. The future minimum payments required under these operating leases as of August 31, 2013 are summarized in the table below under “Other.”

Commodity pricing

The Company manages its exposures to commodity prices through the use of the following:

In the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment, we have exposure to commodity pricing for copper, aluminum and steel. Because the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment does not commit contractually to minimum volumes,

increases in price for these items are normally managed through escalation clauses in customer contracts, although during difficult market conditions these escalation clauses may not be obtainable. In addition, we attempt to enter into firm pricing contracts with our vendors on material at the time we receive orders from our customers to minimize risk.

In the Galvanizing Services Segment, we utilize contracts with our zinc suppliers that include protective caps and fixed cost contracts to guard against rising zinc prices. We also secure firm pricing for natural gas supplies with individual utilities when possible. Management believes these agreements ensure adequate supplies and partially offset exposure to commodity price swings.

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We have no contracted commitments for any other commodity items including steel, aluminum, natural gas, copper, zinc or any other commodity, except for those entered into under the normal course of business.

Other

At August 31, 2013, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $17.7 million. These letters of credit are issued, in lieu of performance and bid bonds, to some of our customers to cover any potential warranty costs that the customer might incur. In addition, as of August 31, 2013, a warranty reserve in the amount of $1.7 million has been established to offset any future warranty claims.

The following summarizes our operating leases, and long-term debt and interest expense for the next five years and beyond.



	Operating Leases		Long-Term Debt		Interest		Total
	(In thousands)
2014	$	4,032	$	1,875	$	8,237	$	14,144
2015	5,736		20,848		15,939		42,523
2016	5,005		21,786		14,897		41,688
2017	4,666		23,192		13,846		41,704
2018	3,914		16,629		12,809		33,352
Thereafter	6,567		368,161		21,934		396,662
Total	$	29,920	$	452,491	$	87,662	$	570,073

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates that affect the reported value of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Our estimates are based on historical experience and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances and form the basis for our conclusions. We continually evaluate the information used to make these estimates as business and economic conditions change. Accounting policies and estimates considered most critical are allowances for doubtful accounts, accruals for contingent liabilities, revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived assets, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, and accounting for income taxes and stock options and stock appreciation rights. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The development and selection of the critical accounting policies and the related disclosures below have been reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. More information regarding significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 to the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements filed on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – The carrying value of our accounts receivable is continually evaluated based on the likelihood of collection. An allowance is maintained for estimated losses resulting from our customers’ inability to make required payments. The allowance is determined by historical experience of uncollected accounts, the level of past due accounts, overall level of outstanding accounts receivable, information about specific customers with respect to their inability to make payments and future expectations of conditions that might impact the collectability of accounts receivable. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances could be required.

Accruals for Contingent Liabilities - The amounts we record for estimated claims, such as self insurance programs, warranty, environmental and other contingent liabilities, requires us to make judgments regarding the amount of expenses that will ultimately be incurred. We use past history and experience and other specific circumstances surrounding these claims in evaluating the amount of liability that should be recorded. Actual results may be different than what we estimate. In connection with our acquisition of NLI, we may be obligated to make an additional payment of up to $20 million based on the future financial performance of the NLI business. The net present value of this additional payment, which is subject to the terms and conditions of the asset purchase agreement we entered into in connection with this acquisition, was $9.0 million as of August 31, 2013, and is reflected as a long-term liability. The net present value was calculated by determining a probability of potential payout which was then discounted by the cost of money over the life of the agreement.

Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized for the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment upon transfer of title and risk to customers, or based upon the percentage of completion method of accounting for electrical products built to customer specifications under long term contracts. We typically recognize revenue for the Galvanizing Service Segment at completion of the service unless we specifically agree with the customer to hold its material for a predetermined period of time

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after the completion of the galvanizing process and, in that circumstance, we invoice and recognize revenue upon shipment. Customer advanced payments presented in the balance sheets arise from advanced payments received from our customers prior to shipment of the product and are not related to revenue recognized under the percentage of completion method. The extent of progress for revenue recognized using the percentage of completion method is measured by the ratio of contract costs incurred to date to total estimated contract costs at completion. Contract costs include direct labor and material and certain indirect costs. Selling, general and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are able to be determined. The assumptions made in determining the estimated cost could differ from actual performance resulting in a different outcome for profits or losses than anticipated.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill – We record impairment losses on long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted projected cash flows associated with those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In those situations, impairment losses on long-lived assets are measured based on the excess of the carrying amount over the asset’s fair value, generally determined based upon discounted estimates of future cash flows. A significant change in events, circumstances or projected cash flows could result in an impairment of long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets. An annual impairment test of goodwill is performed in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The test is calculated using the anticipated future cash flows after tax from our operating segments. Based on the present value of the future cash flows, we will determine whether impairment may exist. A significant change in projected cash flows or cost of capital for future years could result in an impairment of goodwill in future years. Variables impacting future cash flows include, but are not limited to, the level of customer demand for and response to products and services we offer to the power generation market, the electrical transmission and distribution markets, the general industrial market and the hot dip galvanizing market, changes in economic conditions of these various markets, raw material and natural gas costs and availability of experienced labor and management to implement our growth strategies.

Accounting for Income Taxes – We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Developing our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment and expertise in federal and state income tax laws, regulations and strategies, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and, if necessary, any valuation allowances that may be required for deferred tax assets. Our judgments and tax strategies are subject to audit by various taxing authorities.

Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Stock Units – Our employees and directors are periodically granted restricted stock units, stock options or stock appreciation rights by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The compensation cost of all employee stock-based compensation awards is measured based on the grant-date fair value of those awards and that cost is recorded as compensation expense over the period during which the employee is required to perform service in exchange for the award (generally over the vesting period of the award).

The valuation of stock based compensation awards, with the exception of restricted stock units, is complex in that there are a number of variables included in the calculation of the value of the award:


•	Volatility of our stock price


•	Expected term of the option


•	Expected dividend yield


•	Risk-free interest rate over the expected term


•	Expected forfeitures

We have elected to use a Black-Scholes pricing model in the valuation of our stock options and stock appreciation rights. Restricted stock units are valued at the stock price on the date of grant.

These variables are developed using a combination of our internal data with respect to stock price volatility and exercise behavior of option holders and information from outside sources. The development of each of these variables requires a significant amount of judgment. Changes in the values of the above variables would result in different option valuations and, therefore, different amounts of compensation cost.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market risk affecting our operations results primarily from changes in interest rates and commodity prices. We have only limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and are not a party to any leveraged derivatives.

In the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment, we have exposure to commodity pricing for copper, aluminum, and steel. Increases in price for these items are normally managed through escalation clauses in our customer’s contracts, although during difficult market conditions customers may resist these escalation clauses. In addition, we attempt to enter into firm pricing contracts with our vendors on material at the time we receive orders from our customers to minimize risk. We manage our exposures to commodity prices, primarily zinc used in our Galvanizing Services Segment, by utilizing agreements with zinc suppliers that include protective caps and fixed contracts to guard against escalating commodity prices. We also secure firm pricing for natural gas supplies with individual utilities when possible. We believe these agreements ensure adequate supplies and partially offset exposure to commodity price escalation.

As of the end of August 2013, the Company had exposure to foreign currency exchange related to our operations in Canada, China, Brazil, Poland and the Netherlands.

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

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We performed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 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 our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (a) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosure and (b) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

There have been no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

While we believe that our existing disclosure controls and procedures have been effective to accomplish their objectives, we intend to continue to examine, refine and document our disclosure controls and procedures and to monitor ongoing developments in this area. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are involved from time to time in various suits and claims arising in the normal course of business. In management’s opinion, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013.

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

The Company’s board of directors has authorized the repurchase of 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, par value $0.10 per share. The decision to repurchase shares under this authorization will be based on market conditions and other factors at the time of the purchase. Repurchases under the share repurchase program will be made through open market purchases or private transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act.

As of August 31, 2013, no shares have been repurchased by the Company under this authorization.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. None.

Item 5. Other Information. None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

A list of the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index to Exhibits on page 27, which immediately precedes such exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



		AZZ incorporated (Registrant)

DATE: October 2, 2013	By:	/s/ Dana Perry
		Dana Perry Senior Vice President for Finance Principal Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX



3(1)		Articles of Incorporation, and all amendments thereto (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 28, 1981).

3(2)		Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant dated June 30, 1988 (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2000).

3(3)		Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant dated October 25, 1999 (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Registrant for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2000).

3(4)		Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated July 17, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Registrant for the quarter ended August 31, 2000).

3(5)		Amended and Restated Bylaws of AZZ incorporated (incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 3(1) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on November 27, 2007).

3(6)		Amended and Restated Bylaws of AZZ incorporated (incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 3(1) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 3, 2010).
3(7)		Amended and Restated Bylaws of AZZ incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(1) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 29, 2013).

3(8)		Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant dated July, 30, 2013. Filed Herewith.

4		Form of Stock Certificate for the Company's $1.00 par value Common Stock (incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Registrant August 31, 2000).

10(1)		Note Purchase Agreement dated March 31, 2008, by and among AZZ incorporated and the purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(1) of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on April 2, 2008).

10(2)		AZZ incorporated Amended and Restated 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting).

10(3)		AZZ incorporated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting).

10(4)		Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2011, by and among AZZ incorporated and the purchasers identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on January 21, 2011).

10(5)		Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 27, 2012, by and among AZZ incorporated, AZZ AcqurieCo, Inc., and Nuclear Logistics Incorporated and certain shareholders thereof identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on May 3, 2012).
10(6)		Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 22, 2013, by and among AZZ incorporated, Arbor-Crowley, Inc., Aquilex Specialty Repair and Overhaul LLC, Aquilex LLC, the blocker sellers named therein and the blocker corps named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on February 28, 2013).
10(7)		Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2013, by and among AZZ, Bank of America, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the registrant on April 2, 2013).

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31.1				Chief Executive Officer Certificate pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated October 2, 2013. Filed Herewith.

31.2				Chief Financial Officer Certificate pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated October 2, 2013. Filed Herewith.

32.1				Chief Executive Officer Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated October 2, 2013. Filed Herewith.

32.2				Chief Financial Officer Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated October 2, 2013. Filed Herewith.

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*	The exhibits shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.