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Mar 03, 2025, 06:30 ET
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced the completion of repricing its $400 million Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit. The repricing decreased the interest rate margin applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans from margins ranging from 275 basis points to 350 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs) to margins ranging from 175 basis points to 275 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs); (b) reduced the Commitment Fee applicable to the Revolving Credit Loans from fees ranging from 25 basis points to 37.5 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs) to fees ranging from 20 basis points to 30 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs); and (c) reduced the Letter of Credit Fees from 425 basis points to fees ranging from 175 basis points to 275 basis points (subject to leverage ratio step-downs).
Jason Crawford, Chief Financial Officer commented, “We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our revolver repricing. The repricing will result in significantly lower interest costs through the maturity of the facility and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to interest expense reduction.”
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
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