AZZ incorporated announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for third quarter and nine months ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $227,459,000 against net sales of $242,447,000 a year ago. Operating income of $28,784,000 against operating income of $36,408,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes of $25,946,000 against income before income taxes of $32,708,000 a year ago. Net income of $18,251,000 against net income of $23,547,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share of $0.7,000 against diluted earnings per common share of $0.91,000 a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of $665,171,000 against net sales of $685,581,000 a year ago. Operating income of $78,182,000 against operating income of $95,712,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes of $67,946,000 against income before income taxes of $83,737,000 a year ago. Net income of $49,337,000 against net income of $60,714,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share of $1.89,000 against diluted earnings per common share of $2.34,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities of $57,275,000 against net cash provided by operating activities of $104,158,000 a year ago.