AZZ
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AZZ - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

(X) Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended: November 30, 2001

( ) Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 1-12777
AZZ incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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

1300 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 810-0095
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NONE
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(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 X NO
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Indicate the number of outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report.

Outstanding at November 30, 2001

Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value 5,236,846
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Class Number of Shares
AZZ incorporated

INDEX
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PART I. Financial Information Page No.
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Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at
November 30, 2001 and February 28, 2001 3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the
Periods Ended November 30, 2001 and November 30, 2000 4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow for the
Periods Ended November 30, 2001 and November 30, 2000 5

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements 6-10


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10-13


PART II. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13



SIGNATURES 14




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PART I. Financial Information

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

AZZ incorporated
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
11/30/01 02/28/01
(UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
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CURRENT ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 1,487,452 $ 1,446,502
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (NET OF ALLOWANCE) 34,501,589 21,576,988
INVENTORIES
RAW MATERIAL 10,575,099 9,307,210
WORK-IN-PROCESS 11,618,531 2,562,201
FINISHED GOODS 1,957,968 1,509,960
REVENUE IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON
UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS 1,905,302 2,432,765
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 841,387 789,247
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER 261,320 416,710
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 63,148,648 40,041,583

PROPERTY,PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 36,624,440 28,750,429
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 42,556,490 19,120,158
OTHER ASSETS 1,123,203 455,475
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 143,452,781 $ 88,367,645
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
LONG TERM DEBT DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR $ 10,040,000 $ 4,345,284
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 13,467,112 9,221,135
BILLINGS IN EXCESS OF REVENUE ON
UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS 46,723 60,093
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 14,113,248 7,683,096
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 37,667,083 21,309,608

LONG TERM DEBT DUE AFTER ONE YEAR 53,095,000 22,947,087
DEFERRED INCOME TAX 559,580 730,941

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
COMMON STOCK, $1 PAR VALUE
SHARES AUTHORIZED-25,000,000
SHARES ISSUED 6,304,580 6,304,580 6,304,580
CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE 13,130,690 11,777,305
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPRENSIVE INCOME (353,418) 0
RETAINED EARNINGS 42,982,106 37,731,715
LESS COMMON STOCK HELD IN TREASURY
(1,067,734 AND 1,336,343 SHARES
AT COST RESPECTIVELY) (9,932,840) (12,433,591)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 52,131,118 43,380,009
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TOTAL LIABILITIES &
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 143,452,781 $ 88,367,645
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</TABLE>

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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PART I. Financial Information

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

AZZ incorporated
Consolidated Condensed Income Statement


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
11/30/01 11/30/00 11/30/01 11/30/00
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 35,257,018 $ 32,085,509 $102,436,173 $ 90,503,939

COSTS AND EXPENSES
COST OF SALES 27,149,034 24,305,215 78,874,979 67,778,009
SELLING/G & A EXPENSES 4,175,972 3,750,248 12,107,095 11,030,614
INTEREST EXPENSE 538,117 559,943 1,441,601 1,800,533
OTHER EXPENSE 110,243 81,431 253,909 219,317
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31,973,366 28,696,837 92,677,584 80,828,473
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,283,652 3,388,672 9,758,589 9,675,466
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 1,248,850 1,289,800 3,712,436 3,653,520
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NET INCOME $ 2,034,802 $ 2,098,872 $ 6,046,153 $ 6,021,946
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INCOME PER SHARE
BASIC $ 0.39 $ 0.43 $ 1.19 $ 1.24
DILUTED $ 0.39 $ 0.42 $ 1.17 $ 1.21

CASH DIVIDEND PER SHARE DECLARED $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.16 $ 0.00
</TABLE>


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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PART I. Financial Information

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

AZZ incorporated
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDING
11/30/01 11/30/00
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATIONS:
NET INCOME $ 6,046,153 $ 6,021,946


ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 224,917 171,000
AMORTIZATION AND DEPRECIATION 4,667,269 4,317,578
NET GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTY,PLANT & EQUIPMENT (38,516) 13,322
OTHER 202,697 300,110

INCREASE (DECREASE) FROM CHANGES IN ASSETS & LIABILITIES

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 659,138 (1,398,324)
INVENTORIES (1,582,838) (1,283,070)
PREPAID EXPENSES 302,991 95,202
OTHER ASSETS (573,988) 107,832
NET CHANGE IN BILLINGS RELATED TO COSTS AND ESTIMATED
EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS 981,510 (2,283,359)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (2,084,078) 1,460,423
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 1,142,282 585,464
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 9,947,537 8,108,124

CASH FLOWS USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF EQUIPMENT 67,002 73,370
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (8,789,536) (4,152,872)
PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF LONG TERM INVESTMENTS -- 200,000
ACQUISTION OF SUBSIDIARIES, NET OF CASH (38,453,973)
ACQUISTION OF SUBSIDIARY, PURCHASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT 371,615 --
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (46,804,892) (3,879,502)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS 1,851,438 1,239,770
PROCEEDS FROM REVOLVING LOAN 17,250,000
PROCEEDS FROM LONG-TERM DEBT 40,000,000
PAYMENTS ON LONG TERM DEBT (21,407,371) (4,534,311)
CASH DIVIDENDS PAID (795,762) (770,318)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 36,898,305 (4,064,859)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS 40,950 163,763

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,446,502 1,328,139
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 1,487,452 $ 1,491,902
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</TABLE>

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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AZZ incorporated

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies is presented on
Page 20 thru 22 of its 2001 Annual Shareholders' Report.

2. In the opinion of Management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited
consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly
the financial position of the Company as of November 30, 2001, and the
results of its operations and cash flows for the periods ended November 30,
2001 and 2000.

3. Earnings per share is based on the month-end average number of shares
outstanding during each period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock
options.

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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ending Nine months ending
Nov 30, Nov 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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(unaudited) (in 000's except shares and per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator:
Net income for basic and diluted
earnings per common share $ 2,035 $ 2,099 $ 6,046 $ 6,022
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per
common share-weighted average shares 5,158,323 4,922,058 5,073,511 4,872,741
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 38,369 124,282 77,655 118,112
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Denominator for diluted earnings per
common share-adjusted weighted-
average shares and assumed conversions 5,196,692 5,046,340 5,151,166 4,990,853
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Basic earnings per common share $ .39 $ .43 $ 1.19 $ 1.24
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Diluted earnings per common share $ .39 $ .42 $ 1.17 $ 1.21
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</TABLE>


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4.   A summary discussion of the Company's operating segments is contained on
page 28 and 29 of the 2001 Annual Shareholders' Report.

Information regarding operations and assets by segment in thousands is as
follows: (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Nov 30, Nov 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales:
Electrical and Industrial Products $ 23,133 $19,134 $ 64,003 $50,398
Galvanizing Services 12,124 12,952 38,433 40,106
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$ 35,257 $32,086 $102,436 $90,504

Operating Income (a):
Electrical and Industrial Products $ 3,128 $ 3,325 $ 9,761 $ 7,859
Galvanizing Services 2,005 2,005 5,592 7,649
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$ 5,133 $ 5,330 $ 15,353 $15,508

General Corporate Expense $ 1,320 $ 1,350 $ 4,081 $3,999
Interest Expense 538 560 1,442 1,801
Other (Income) Exp., Net (b) (9) 31 71 33
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$ 1,849 $ 1,941 $ 5,594 $ 5,833

Income Before Income Taxes $ 3,284 $ 3,389 $ 9,759 $ 9,675
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Total Assets:
Electrical and Industrial Products $ 98,879 $46,964 $ 98,879 $46,964
Galvanizing Services 41,334 39,516 41,334 39,516
Corporate 3,240 2,361 3,240 2,361
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$143,453 $88,841 $143,453 $88,841
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</TABLE>



(a) Operating income consists of net sales less cost of sales, specifically
identifiable general and administrative expenses and selling expenses.

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

5. Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities," which was amended by
SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain
Hedging Activities," (collectively "SFAS 133"). As amended SFAS 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards of derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and
for hedging activities. The Statement requires the Company to recognize all
derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not
hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is
a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in fair value of
derivatives will either be offset against the change in fair value of the
hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or
recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is
recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in
fair value will be immediately

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recognized in earnings. The Company adopted SFAS 133 on March 1, 2001 the
first day of the Company's fiscal year ending February 28, 2002.

In order to manage interest rate expense, the Company in February 1999,
April 2000 and November 2001 entered into interest rate protection
agreements (the Swap Agreements) to modify its interest characteristics
from a variable rate to a fixed rate. The April 2000 Swap Agreement
involves the exchange of interest obligations from April 2000 through April
2002 whereby the Company pays a fixed rate of 8.51% in exchange for a
variable 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25%. At the end of November 2001 there was
$7.7 million of debt covered by this swap agreement. The February 1999 Swap
Agreement involves the exchange of interest obligations from February 1999
through February 2006 whereby the Company pays a fixed rate of 6.8% in
exchange for a variable 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25%. At the end of November
2001 there was $6.1 million of debt covered by this swap agreement. The
November 2001 Swap agreement involves the exchange of interest rate
obligations from November 2001 through November 2005 whereby the Company
pays a fixed rate of 5.89% in exchange for a variable 30-day LIBOR rate
plus 2.25%. At the end of November 2001 there was $40 million of debt
covered by this swap agreement. For the period ended November 30, 2001 the
company had $53.8 million of debt covered by interest rate swaps.

In accordance with the transition provisions of SFAS 133, on March 1, 2001,
the Company recognized the cumulative effect of adoption as a charge of
$296,000 to accumulated other comprehensive income (equity). The offsetting
fair value of the initial two interest rate swaps was recognized in accrued
liabilities. Through October 31, 2001, an additional $164,000 was accrued
in association with the February 1999 and April 2000 swaps. In conjunction
with its new financing the Company discontinued hedge accounting for these
two swaps effective November 1, 2001. At November 30, 2001 the fair market
value of the February 1999 and April 2000 swaps was a liability of
$463,000. The new interest rate swap entered into on November 2001 was
designated as a hedge of the Company's variable rate interest exposure and
had a unrealized fair market value gain of $107,000 as of November 30,
2001. The accumulated balance in other comprehensive income was $353,000
for all three swaps at the end of November 30, 2001. This net amount will
be charged to interest expense over the respective terms of the three
swaps.

Management does not expect the interest rate swaps to materially affect the
Company's financial position or results of operations going forward.

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements of
Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets, effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. Under the new rules, goodwill (and intangible assets
deemed to have indefinite lives) will no longer be amortized but will be
subject to annual impairment tests in accordance with the Statements. Other
intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their useful lives.

The Company will apply the new rules on accounting for its preexisting
goodwill and other intangible assets beginning the first quarter of fiscal
2003. Application of the non-amortization provision of the Statements is
expected to result in an increase in net income after taxes of
approximately $970,000 or 19 cents per share on an annual basis based on
the current weighted average shares outstanding. During 2003, the Company
will perform the first of the required impairment tests of goodwill and
indefinite lived intangible assets as of March 1, 2002 and has

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not yet determined what the effect of these tests will have on earnings and
financial position of the Company. As permitted under the new statements
for acquisitions after June 30, 2001, for the newly acquired companies of
Carter and Crawley and Central Electric Company purchased as of November 1,
2001, no goodwill amortization has been recognized. Further, a review was
performed to segregate other intangibles assets from goodwill related to
these purchases. The review determined there was only one intangible asset,
other than goodwill, consisting of a fifteen-year non-compete with a
previous owner.

6. Effective November 1, 2001, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding
stock of Central Electric Company, headquartered in Fulton, Missouri.
Central Electric is made up of three operations consisting of the metal
clad switchgear in Fulton, Missouri, the power center operation in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and relay panels and non-segmented bus duct in Nashville,
Tennessee. The consolidated annual revenues of Central Electric Company
were approximately $50 million with a backlog that approximates $44
million. As of November 30, 2001, the cost of the acquisition was
approximately $29 million including transaction costs. The acquisition was
paid for with approximately $17 million of cash; approximately $1.8 million
(97,297 shares) in AZZ incorporated stock and the assumption of liabilities
in the amount of approximately $10 million. The acquisition resulted in
goodwill of approximately $16 million.

On November 1, 2001, the Company also acquired the operating assets of
Carter and Crawley, Inc., headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina for
approximately $15 million in cash including transaction costs. The
operating assets acquired included approximately $2 million in cash. Carter
and Crawley, Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs relay panels and
custom control systems for utilities and industrial manufacturers. The
annual revenues of Carter and Crawley, Inc. were approximately $21.5
million for the unaudited year ended September 30, 2001. The acquisition of
Carter and Crawley, Inc. resulted in goodwill of approximately $8 million.

Both acquisitions were made to continue over strategy of offering more
products to the same customer base. The acquisitions added switchgear and
relay panels to our existing product offerings. In addition, the excess
capacity of the acquired companies will enable us to consolidate operations
and add additional capacity for our existing products. Both acquisitions
were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and are included
in the Company's results of operations from the acquisition dates. For both
acquisitions the preliminary purchase price adjustments have been included
in the Company's November 30, 2001 financial statements but are still
subject to further review, which could change the initial goodwill
valuations. Further information that may affect the purchase price
allocations consists primarily of appraisals related to certain assets
acquired.

The two new acquisitions were funded with a new $85 million bank syndicated
finance agreement through Bank of America, N.A. The facility was arranged
through four banks, with Bank of America, N.A., as the administrative
agent. The new facility is comprised of a $40 million term note payable
over four years and a $45 million revolving facility. The Company initially
drew $40 million under the term loan and $25 million under the revolving
line of credit. The Company utilized the initial $65 million draw from the
bank facility to pay off existing debt and to fund the acquisitions
completed on November 1, 2001.

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Listed below is the unaudited pro forma results of summary financial
information which includes the Company's historical results of operation
for the three and nine months ending November 30, 2001 and 2000 and that of
the acquired entities for the same periods, adjusted for purchase
accounting and other pro forma adjustments. The pro forma results for the
three-month and nine-month periods include an expense for a non-recurring
incentive plan. The plan was terminated prior to the acquisition on
November 1, 2001 and these expenses will not be incurred going
forward. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended November 30,
2001, the net of tax expense was $191,000 and $520,000 respectively. For
the three-month and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2000, the net of
tax expense was $715,000 and $900,000 respectively. This summary may not be
indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made prior
to these periods or of results which may occur in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
11/30/01 11/30/00 11/30/01 11/30/00
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales ................... $49,415 $47,707 $150,849 $141,530

Net Income .................. $ 2,206 $ 2,296 $ 7,755 $ 7,079
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Income Per Share

Basic Earnings Per
Share .................... $ .42 $ .46 $ 1.50 $ 1.42
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Diluted Earnings Per
Share .................... $ .42 $ .45 $ 1.48 $ 1.39
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</TABLE>


7. Total comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended November 30,
2001 was a loss of $2,000 and $353,000, respectively. The difference
between comprehensive income and net income for periods ended November 30,
2001 was related to the Company's interest rate swaps.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
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Results of Operations
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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For the three-month and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2001, consolidated
net sales increased 10% and 13%, respectively, as compared to the same periods
in fiscal 2001. Net sales in the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment
increased $4 million or 21% for the three-month period ended November 30, 2001,
and $13.6 million or 27% for the nine-month period ended November 30, 2001, as
compared to the same periods in fiscal 2001. For the three-month and nine-month
periods net sales in the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment excluding
the acquisitions of Central Electric Company, and Carter and Crawley, Inc.
increased 2% and 20%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal
2001. Revenues for this segments electrical products increased 36% to $17.5
million for the three-month period ended November 30, 2001 and 33% to $45.4
million for the nine-month period ended November 30, 2001, as compared to the
same periods in fiscal 2001. Excluding acquisitions the revenues for this
segments electrical products increased 8% to $13.9 million for the three-month
period and 23% to $41.8 million for the nine-month period ended November 30,
2001. These products continue to benefit from the robust markets they are
participating in due to the deregulation of the power industry and the continued
need for reliable electricity through out the United States. Revenues for this
segments industrial products decreased 10% to $5.6 million for the three-


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month period ended November 30, 2001 and increased 14% to $18.6 million for the
nine-month period ended November 30, 2001, as compared to the same periods in
fiscal 2001. The decrease in the third quarter of the current fiscal year versus
the same period last year is a direct result of the recession being experienced
in the industrial market which is having a negative impact on our industrial
products.

Backlog for the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment at the end of
November 30, 2001, increased 200% to $102.7 million compared to $34.1 million at
the end of November 30, 2000. Approximately $48 million of the increase came
from the acquisition of Central Electric Company, and Carter and Crawley,
Inc. The electrical products backlog increased $66.6 million to $97.4 million
while the industrial products backlog increased $2 million to $5.3 million. Of
the $66.6 million increase in backlog for the electrical products $48 million
was from the two new acquisitions.

Net revenues in the Galvanizing Services Segment decreased $827,000 or 6% and
$1.7 million or 4% for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2001,
respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2001. The severe
downturn in the steel fabrication and telecommunication market negatively
impacted revenues for this segment for the periods ended November 30, 2001.

Consolidated operating income (net sales less operating expenses) decreased 4%
for the three-month period ended November 30, 2001 and was flat for the
nine-month period ended November 30, 2001, as compared to the same periods in
fiscal 2001. Operating income in the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment
decreased $197,000 or 6% and increased $1.9 million or 24% for the three and
nine-month periods ended November 30, 2001, respectively, as compared to the
same periods in fiscal 2001. Operating income in the Electrical and Industrial
Products Segment excluding the two newly acquired companies decreased $377,000
or 11% and increased $1.7 million or 22% for the three and nine-month periods
ended November 30, 2001, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal
2001. For the three-month period ended November 30, 2001, the operating income
for the industrial products of this segment decreased 21% due lower sales
volumes created by the depressed industrial market. Due to the increased
operating profit for the first six-months of the current fiscal year the
industrial products showed a increase of 11% for the nine-months ended November
30, 2001. In the Galvanizing Services Segment, operating income was unchanged
for the three-month period and decreased $2.1 million or 27% for the nine-month
period ended November 30, 2001 as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2001.
The severe downturn of the steel fabrication and telecommunication market
created pricing pressures to maintain market share. In addition increases in
inflationary costs such as insurance, taxes and employee benefits couldn't be
passed along through price increases due the pricing pressures in the markets
served.

General corporate expenses (selling, general and administrative expense, and
other (income) expense) for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30,
2001, increased $455,000 or 12% and $1.1 million or 10% as compared to the same
periods in fiscal 2001. As a percent of sales, general corporate expenses were
12.2% and 12.1%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended
November 30, 2001, as compared to 11.9% and 12.4% to the same periods in fiscal
2001.

Net interest expense for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30,
2001, was $538,000 and $1.4 million, respectively, a decrease of 4% and 20%,
respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2001. The decrease is due
to the reduction of outstanding debt balances for the first eight-months of the
current fiscal year and reduced interest rates on our variable rate debt.
Interest expense increased substantially for the month of November 2001 due to
the acquisitions of Carter and Crawley, Inc. and Central Electric Company.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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Net cash provided by operations was $9.9 million for the nine-month period that
ended November 30, 2001, compared to $8.1 million for the same period in fiscal
2001. Net cash provided by operations was generated from $6 million in net
income and $4.7 million in depreciation and amortization, offset by net changes
in operating assets and liabilities of $800,000. During the nine-month period
ended November 30, 2001, the acquisitions of Carter and Crawley, Inc. and
Central Electric Company required $38.5 million in cash. In addition, capital
improvements were made in the amount of $8.7 million, and cash dividends of
$796,000 were paid. Of the $8.7 million in capital improvements $5 million was
associated with the construction of our new galvanizing facility in Crowley,
Texas. Proceeds from the exercise of stock options generated $1.9 million. The
net change in bank debt from new borrowings and payments of outstanding debt was
an increase $35.8 million for the nine-month period ended November 30, 2001. The
increase was primarily due to the financing of the new acquisitions.

On November 1, 2001, the Company entered into a new syndicated banking agreement
consisting of a $40 million term note and $45 million revolving line of credit.
The revolving line of credit is contingent on the borrowing base availability of
inventories and accounts receivables balances. At the end of November 2001 total
bank debt consisted of $40 million of term debt payable over the next four
years, $23 million of revolving debt and $135,000 of industrial revenue bonds.
At November 30, 2001, the Company had approximately $5.5 million available under
the revolving line of credit. The interest rate on the new $40 million term debt
is 5.89% through the interest rate swap entered into November 2001. Through the
interest rate swap the Company pays 5.89% in exchange for variable 30 day LIBOR
rate plus 2.25%.

Management believes that its current credit facility coupled with the Company's
borrowing capacity along with cash generated from operations will be sufficient
to accommodate the Company's current operations, internal growth and possible
acquisitions.

Other than the changes discussed above related to the new financing agreement
and the related $40 million swap, the Company's exposure to market risks related
to its financial instruments, including its interest rate swaps has not changed
significantly since February 28, 2001.


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Forward Looking Statements
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This Report contains, and from time to time the Company or certain of its
representatives may make, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are generally
identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "estimate,"
"intend," "should," "may," "believe," and terms with similar meanings. Although
the Company believes that the current views and expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, those views and expectations, and the
related statements, are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and other
factors, many of which are not under the Company's control. Those risks,
uncertainties, and other factors could cause the actual results to differ
materially from these in the forward-looking statements. Those risks,
uncertainties, and factors include, but are not limited to, many of the matters
described in this Report: change in demand, prices and raw material cost,
including zinc which is used in the hot dip galvanizing process; changes in the
economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, foreign and
domestic, including the market price for oil and natural gas; acquisition
opportunities, adequacy of financing, and availability of experienced management
employees to implement the Company's growth strategy; and customer demand and
response to products and services offered by the Company. The Company expressly
disclaims any obligations to release publicly any updates or revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its views or expectations.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

AZZ incorporated

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(A) Exhibits - There were no exhibits files with this 10-Q for the three months
ended November 30, 2001.

(B) Reports on Form 8-K - AZZ incorporated filed one Form 8-K for the
three-month period ended November 30, 2001 in association with the purchase
of Carter and Crawley, Inc., and Central Electric Company, and the new
syndicated bank financing agreement. In addition the Company filed one 8-KA
for the three months ended November 30, 2001 for further disclosures
associated with the acquisition of Central Electric Company.

All other schedules and compliance information called for by the instructions
for Form 10-Q have been omitted since the required information is not present or
not present in amounts sufficient to require submission.

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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
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(Registrant)




Date: 1/14/02 /s/ Dana Perry
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Dana Perry, Vice President for Finance
Chief Financial Officer

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