AZZ INC 8-K

What Happened AZZ Inc. announced on January 28, 2026 that Bryan Stovall, President and Chief Operating Officer – Metal Coatings, intends to complete his current employment term and retire effective June 8, 2026. The company appointed Todd Bella (age 46) to succeed Stovall as President – Metal Coatings, effective March 1, 2026. From March 1 through June 8, 2026, Stovall will continue as Chief Operating Officer – Metal Coatings to assist Bella and support a smooth transition.

Key Details

• Retirement notice date: January 28, 2026; retirement effective June 8, 2026.
• Successor appointment effective: March 1, 2026 (Todd Bella, age 46).
• Transition plan: Stovall will remain COO – Metal Coatings from March 1 to June 8, 2026 to assist Bella.
• Bella’s AZZ tenure: joined 2007; roles included Sales Manager (2007–2010), Plant Manager (2010–2012), Regional Operations & Sales Manager (2012–2018), VP – Eastern Operations (2018–2023), VP – Western Operations (2023–2025), and Senior VP – Western Operations (since 2025).

Why It Matters This 8‑K signals an orderly leadership succession in AZZ’s Metal Coatings segment with a defined transition timeline, which aims to reduce operational disruption. For investors, the filing provides assurance of continuity at a segment leadership level and highlights an internal promotion of a long‑time executive. The company did not disclose changes to compensation or other material terms in this filing.