AZZ Inc. Announces Successful Repricing of Senior Secured Revolver Credit Agreement in Leverage-Neutral Transaction

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Dec 21, 2023, 16:30 ET

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced the successful repricing of its $400 million Senior Secured Revolver due May 2027. The repricing reduces AZZ's interest rate margin on its Senior Secured Revolver across all leveraged-based pricing tiers, which range from SOFR + 275 to 350 basis points and opening up at SOFR + 300 basis points. In addition, AZZ successfully removed the Credit Spread Adjustment ("CSA") of 10 basis points from the Senior Secured Revolver. The repricing will result in significantly lower interest costs through the maturity of the facility.

Philip Schlom, Chief Financial Officer commented, "We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our revolver repricing. Upon closing, AZZ will immediately achieve a 125-basis point reduction in our Senior Secured Revolver borrowing rate and an additional savings of 10 basis points on all borrowings under the facility from the removal of the CSA. There were no other changes to the existing credit agreement. Since acquiring Precoat Metals in May 2022, AZZ has reduced its principal balance and interest rate on its Term Loan B, and the Company will continue to focus on lowering its net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio to our targeted range of below 3.0 times."

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life.

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Investor Relations and Company Contact:
David Nark, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations
AZZ Inc.
(817) 810-0095
www.azz.com

Investor Contact:
Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper
Three Part Advisors
(214) 616-2207
www.threepa.com

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