-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UUQIE2hYg+71NCZgzrVh4WnjL+21u+8KESjMxPzq/eW/slI5tZQZBfL+6/Det1cZ u1B8Ag4DnIk9IhJ/O9R6jA== 0000009015-06-000005.txt : 20060117 0000009015-06-000005.hdr.sgml : 20060116 20060117102302 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000009015-06-000005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060117 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060117 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AZZ INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000008947 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT [3640] IRS NUMBER: 750948250 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-39525 FILM NUMBER: 06531670 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: UNIVERSITY CENTRE I, SUITE 200 STREET 2: 1300 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76107 BUSINESS PHONE: 8178100095 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: UNIVERSITY CENTRE I, SUITE 200 STREET 2: 1300 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76107 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AZTEC MANUFACTURING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000911 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BABSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000009015 IRS NUMBER: 041054788 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 470 ATLANTIC AVENUE STREET 2: 10TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02210 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177613831 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 470 ATLANTIC AVENUE STREET 2: 10TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02210 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BABSON DAVID L & CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920929 SC 13G 1 cazz.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (Amendment No. 4)* AZZ INCORPORATED - ------------------------------------------------------ (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK - -------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 002474104 - ----------------------- (Cusip Number) December 31, 2005 ______________________________________ (Date of event which requires filing of this statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this schedule is filed: [X] Rule 13d-1 (b) [ ] Rule 13d-1 (c) [ ] Rule 13d-1 (d) *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing of this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act, but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes.) [Continued on the following page(s)] Page 1 of 4 Pages CUSIP No. 002474104 2 of 4 Pages - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Name of reporting person S.S. or I.R.S. identification no. of above person Babson Capital Management LLC 51-0504477 2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (a)( ) (b)( X ) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC use only - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or place of organization Delaware - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with 5. Sole Voting Power 443,200 ___________________ 6. Shared Voting Power 14,000 __________________________ 7. Sole Dispositive Power 457,200 _______________________________ 8. Shared Dispositive Power 0 --------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 457,200 - --------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares* - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of class represented by amount in row 9. 8.13% - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting person IA Page 3 of 4 Pages Cusip #: 002474104 SCHEDULE 13G ITEM 1(A): NAME OF ISSUER: AZZ INCORPORATED 1(B): ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: UNIVERSITY CENTRE I, SUITE 200 1300 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FORT WORTH TX 76107 ITEM 2(A): NAME OF PERSON FILING: Babson Capital Management LLC (Babson Capital) ITEM 2(B): ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE: 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210 ITEM 2(C): CITIZENSHIP: See Item 4 of Cover Page ITEM 2(D): TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: See Cover Page ITEM 2(E): CUSIP NUMBER: See Cover Page ITEM 3: TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: If this statement is filed pursuant to Sections 240.13d-1 (b) or 240.13d-2 (b) or (c), check whether the filing person is a: (e) [x] An investment adviser in accordance with Section 240.13d-1 (b) (1) (ii) (E) ITEM 4: OWNERSHIP: (a) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED: Babson Capital,in its capacity as investment adviser, may be deemed the beneficial owner of 457,200 shares of common stock of the Issuer which are owned by investment advisory client(s). (b) PERCENT OF CLASS: 8.13% (c) For information on voting and dispositive power with respect to the above listed shares, see Items 5 - 8 of Cover Page. Page 4 of 4 Pages Cusip #:002474104 ITEM 5: OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS: N/A ITEM 6: OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON: N/A ITEM 7: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY: Not Applicable ITEM 8: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP: Not Applicable ITEM 9: NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP: Not Applicable ITEM 10: CERTIFICATION: By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of such securities and were not acquired in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect. SIGNATURE: After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: January 13, 2006 Signature: // Robert J. Guerin // Name/Title: ROBERT J. GUERIN Senior Compliance Officer January 13, 2006 Dear Sir or Madam: Babson Capital Management LLC is filing today an amendment to Schedule 13G through the EDGAR system as required by Section 240.13d-1(b) to reflect a change in beneficial ownership of the outstanding stock of the above-mentioned issuer Please note that the shares as to which this Schedule is filed are owned by various investment advisory clients of Babson Capital which may be deemed a beneficial owner of the shares only by virtue of the direct or indirect investment discretion it possesses pursuant to the provisions of investment advisory agreements with such clients. A copy of the Schedule 13G is being sent to the issuer as required by Rule 13d-7. Comments or questions concerning the above may be directed to the undersigned at (617) 761-3779. Sincerely, // Robert J. Guerin // ROBERT J. GUERIN Senior Compliance Officer -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----