AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · AZZ (AZZ)

AZZ names Todd Bella President – Metal Coatings, succeeding retiring Bryan Stovall

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

AZZ Inc. said COO – Metal Coatings Bryan Stovall will retire on June 8, 2026, after completing his employment agreement term. Todd Bella, currently Senior Vice President – Western Operations, will succeed him as President – Metal Coatings effective March 1, 2026, while Stovall stays on as COO through June 8 to support the transition.

Key points

  • Bryan Stovall, President and COO – Metal Coatings, plans to retire on June 8, 2026
  • Todd Bella, age 46, appointed President – Metal Coatings effective March 1, 2026
  • Stovall remains Chief Operating Officer – Metal Coatings from March 1 to June 8, 2026 to assist the transition
  • Compensation details for Bella's appointment will be disclosed in a later filing

The filing

CompanyAZZ (AZZ)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 3, 2026, 4:34 PM ET
Accession number0000008947-26-000030

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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