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 was comprised of $271.8 million as cash paid at closing and $3.9 million subsequently paid in connection with a purchase price adjustment based on working capital pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price was allocated to Aquilex SRO’s net identifiable assets based on their estimated fair values as of March 29, 2013, the date on which AZZ acquired control of Aquilex SRO through cash purchase. The excess of the purchase price over the net identifiable assets was recorded as goodwill. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities of Aquilex SRO assumed at the date of acquisition:



	($ in thousands)
Current Assets	$	78,619
Property and Equipment	27,669
Intangible Assets	87,100
Goodwill	109,636
Other Assets	205
Total Assets Acquired	303,229
Current Liabilities	(27,527		)
Net Assets Acquired	$	275,702

All of the $87.1 million of intangible assets acquired are assigned to customer related intangibles and technology. The goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to a larger geographic footprint and also synergies expected to arise. These intangible assets are being amortized over 14 years for customer related intangibles, 19 years for tradenames and 3-9 years for technology on a straight line basis. Goodwill of $109.6 million arising from the acquisition has been allocated to the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment and will not be deductible for income tax purposes. During fiscal 2014, we expensed $5.4 million in acquisition costs related to the acquisition of Aquilex SRO.



ASSET		LIFE

Technology		3-9 years
Customer Related Intangibles		14 years
Tradename		19 years

The following unaudited pro forma information assumes that the acquisition of Aquilex SRO took place on March 1, 2011 for the income statements for the years ended February 28, 2014, and February 28, 2013.



	February 28, 2014		February 28, 2013
	(Unaudited) (In thousands, except for per share amounts)
Net Sales	$	774,818	$	783,126
Net Income	$	60,080	$	58,372
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	2.35	$	2.31
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	2.34	$	2.28

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. During fiscal 2013, we expensed $0.5 million in acquisition costs related to the acquisition of G3.

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 compliment and expand our existing geographic Canadian footprint. During fiscal 2013, we expensed $0.3 million in acquisition costs related to the acquisition of Galvcast.

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 of NLI, we may be obligated to make an additional payment of up to $20.0 million based on the future financial performance of the NLI business. However, based on current performance, we estimate the payment will be $10.0 million and is payable in 2017. We have recorded this liability at its net present value of $9.1 million as of February 28, 2014, which is subject to the terms and conditions of the asset purchase agreement we entered into in connection with the acquisition, 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. During fiscal 2013, we expensed $0.9 million in acquisition costs related to the acquisition of NLI.

On February 1, 2012, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Galvan Metal, Inc. ("Galvan"), including a galvanizing plant located in Montreal, Quebec and related equipment and supplies. The purchase price for this transaction was $29.1 million ($27.4 million net of cash acquired on hand at Galvan of $1.7 million). As of February 29, 2012, we had expensed $0.5 million in acquisition costs related to the Galvan acquisition. This acquisition was made to expand our galvanizing services geographic footprint internationally.

The following unaudited pro forma information assumes that the acquisition of NLI took place on March 1, 2011 for the income statements for the years ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012.



	February 28, 2013		February 29, 2012
	(Unaudited) (In thousands, except for per share amounts)
Net Sales	$	583,743	$	522,678
Net Income	$	60,602	$	43,283
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	2.39	$	1.72
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	2.37	$	1.71

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 and will be allocated to the Electrical and Industrial Products and Services Segment. The goodwill will be deductible for income tax purposes. The goodwill arising from this acquisition is mainly attributable to business synergies expected to arise between NLI and other AZZ subsidiaries along with the long term growth that is projected at NLI. The potential earn out payment with respect to NLI, as described above, has been classified below as a long term liability. AZZ has made an allocation of the 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

On February 1, 2012, we completed our acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Galvan Metal, Inc. ("Galvan"), including a galvanizing plant located in Montreal, Quebec and related equipment and supplies. The purchase price for this transaction was $29.1 million ($27.4 million net of cash acquired on hand at Galvan of $1.7 million). As of February 29, 2012, we had expensed $0.5 million in acquisition costs related to the Galvan acquisition. This acquisition was made to expand our galvanizing services geographic footprint internationally.