8-K

VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC (VMI)

8-K 2025-10-21 For: 2025-10-21
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 21, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Valmont Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-31429 47-0351813
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
15000 Valmont Plaza 68154
Omaha, **** Nebraska
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

( 402 ) 963-1000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value VMI New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Valmont Industries, Inc. issued a press release on October 21, 2025 announcing its financial results for its quarter ended September 27, 2025. The press release is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in Item 2.02 shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Earnings Press Release dated October 21, 2025
104 Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ THOMAS LIGUORI
Name: Thomas Liguori
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 21, 2025

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Renee Campbell
Email: renee.campbell@valmont.com
Date: October 21, 2025

Valmont Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year 2025 Adjusted Earnings per Share Outlook

OMAHA, Neb.-- Valmont^®^ Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.

President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, “Our third quarter results reflect strong execution on our 2025 priorities and long-term value drivers. The Infrastructure segment delivered solid growth, led by robust Utility demand, improved factory throughput, and progress on our North American capacity expansions. While Agriculture markets remain challenged and our results reflect those conditions, our teams are executing with discipline and agility, positioning the business for long-term growth. Across Valmont, we’re channeling our efforts toward the areas of greatest opportunity – deploying resources where they create the most value, advancing innovation, and enhancing performance, while operating with greater clarity and speed. Given our results and the momentum across the organization, we’re raising our full-year earnings guidance. I’m proud of our team, whose dedication and culture of excellence continue to create lasting value.”

Third Quarter 2025 Highlights (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2024 unless otherwise noted)

Net sales increased 2.5% to $1.05 billion, compared to $1.02 billion; double-digit sales growth in Utility and Telecommunications was offset by lower Agriculture and Solar sales
Operating income increased 12.5% to $141.5 million or 13.5% of net sales, compared to $125.7 million or 12.3% of net sales
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Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) increased 21.2% to $4.98, compared to $4.11
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Cash and cash equivalents were $226.1 million and net leverage ratio was ~0.9x
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Returned $39.2 million to shareholders through $25.8 million in share repurchases and $13.4 million in dividends
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Invested $41.9 million in capital expenditures to support strategic growth initiatives
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Increased backlog by $293.2 million or 20.4% since year-end 2024, driven primarily by continued strength in Utility market demand
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Raising full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to a range of $18.70 to $19.50, reflecting a higher midpoint
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^1^Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document

Key Financial Metrics

Third Quarter 2025 GAAP Adjusted^1^
(In thousands, except per-share amounts) **** 9/27/2025 **** 9/28/2024 **** **** 9/27/2025 **** 9/28/2024 ****
Q3 2025 Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2024 Q3 2025 Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2024
Net Sales $ 1,045,980 $ 1,020,175 2.5% $ 1,045,980 $ 1,020,175 2.5%
Gross Profit 318,246 301,693 5.5% 318,246 301,693 5.5%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales 30.4% 29.6% 30.4% 29.6%
Operating Income 141,456 125,735 12.5% 141,456 125,735 12.5%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales 13.5% 12.3% 13.5% 12.3%
Net Earnings Attributable to VMI 99,031 83,068 19.2% 99,031 83,068 19.2%
Diluted Earnings per Share 4.98 4.11 21.2% 4.98 4.11 21.2%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 19,876 20,234 19,876 20,234

Year-to-Date 2025 GAAP Adjusted^1^
(In thousands, except per-share amounts) **** 9/27/2025 **** 9/28/2024 **** **** 9/27/2025 **** 9/28/2024 ****
FY 2025 FY 2024 vs. FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2024 vs. FY 2024
Net Sales $ 3,065,842 $ 3,037,740 0.9% $ 3,065,842 $ 3,037,740 0.9%
Gross Profit 930,515 928,191 0.3% 932,109 928,191 0.4%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales 30.4% 30.6% 30.4% 30.6%
Operating Income 299,046 404,596 -26.1% 411,126 404,596 1.6%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales 9.8% 13.3% 13.4% 13.3%
Net Earnings Attributable to VMI^2^ 156,029 270,606 -42.3% 283,490 270,606 4.8%
Diluted Earnings per Share 7.80 13.34 -41.5% 14.17 13.34 6.2%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 20,001 20,283 20,001 20,283

^2^Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc., including a $26,243 change in Q2 2025 in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests (represents estimated liability to exit a joint venture ag solar business)

Third Quarter 2025 Segment Review (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2024 unless otherwise noted)

Infrastructure (77.1% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, lighting, transportation, telecommunications, and solar, along with coatings services to protect metal products

Sales increased 6.6% to $808.3 million, compared to $758.6 million.

Utility sales grew 12.3% due to favorable pricing and higher volumes. Telecommunications sales increased meaningfully, supported by strong execution and alignment with carrier spending programs. Coatings sales were higher, benefiting from healthy infrastructure demand. These gains were partially offset by a significant decline in Solar sales following the Company’s decision earlier this year to exit certain markets, and by reduced Lighting & Transportation sales driven by lower volumes in the Asia-Pacific region and softer lighting market demand in North America.

Operating income increased 15.9% to $143.4 million or 17.8% of net sales, compared to $123.7 million or 16.3% of net sales. The improvement was primarily attributable to higher pricing and volumes, and an improved global cost structure.

Agriculture (22.9% of Net Sales)

Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture

Sales decreased 9.0% to $241.3 million, compared to $265.3 million.

In North America, irrigation equipment sales declined amid continued agriculture market softness. International sales were also lower, primarily due to the timing of project sales in the Middle East.

Operating income decreased 19.7% to $23.2 million or 9.7% of net sales, compared to $28.9 million or 11.0% of net sales. The decrease was primarily due to lower volumes and higher credit loss expense in Brazil related to specific customer receivables. ^1^Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document

Raising Full-Year 2025 Financial Outlook and Updating Key Assumptions

The Company is raising its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook and updating key assumptions for the year.

Metric Previous Outlook Updated Outlook
Net Sales $4.0 to $4.2 billion ~ $4.1 billion
Infrastructure Net Sales $3.02 to $3.16 billion ~ $3.1 billion
Agriculture Net Sales $0.98 to $1.04 billion ~ $1.0 billion
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share $17.50 to $19.50 $18.70 to $19.50
Capital Expenditures $140 to $160 million No change
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate ~26.0% ~25.0%

Key Assumptions, Including Current Tariff Considerations

Steel cost assumptions are aligned with futures markets as of October 20, 2025
The Company’s fiscal 2025 outlook reflects its current plans and actions underway to mitigate the direct impacts of tariffs as of October 17, 2025; the Company believes these mitigation plans will enable it to remain profit neutral on a dollar basis in fiscal 2025
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A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT. The discussion can be accessed by telephone at +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed) or via webcast at the following link: Valmont Industries 3Q 2025 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will be available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com during the webcast. A replay of the event will be accessible three hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at +1 877.660.6853 or +1 201.612.7415 using access code 13750349. The replay will be available until 10:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity. We are committed to customer-focused innovation that delivers lasting value. Learn more about how we’re Conserving Resources. Improving Life.^®^ at valmont.com. ^1^Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions made by management, considering its experience in the industries where Valmont operates, perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors. It is important to note that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. While management believes these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These factors include, among other things, risks described in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company’s actual cash flows and net income, future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operational efficiencies, availability and price of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes by domestic and foreign governments, including tariffs. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements in this release are made as of its publication date and does not undertake to update these statements, except as required by law.

The Company’s guidance includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate) presented on a forward-looking basis. These measures are typically calculated by excluding the impact of items such as foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, realignment or restructuring expenses, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, changes in tax laws or rates, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not provided, as the Company cannot do so without unreasonable effort due to the inherent uncertainty and difficulty in predicting the timing and financial impact of such items. For the same reasons, the Company cannot assess the likely significance of unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Website and Social Media Disclosure

The Company uses its website and social media channels, as identified on its website, to distribute company information. Posts on these channels may contain material information. Therefore, investors should monitor these channels alongside the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website and social media channels are not considered part of this press release.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended
September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
2025 **** 2024 **** 2025 **** 2024
Net sales $ 1,045,980 $ 1,020,175 $ 3,065,842 $ 3,037,740
Cost of sales 727,734 718,482 2,135,327 2,109,549
Gross profit 318,246 301,693 930,515 928,191
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 176,790 175,958 531,248 523,595
Impairment of long-lived assets 91,337
Realignment charges 8,884
Operating income 141,456 125,735 299,046 404,596
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense (9,738) (14,313) (30,396) (46,380)
Interest income 1,588 2,080 6,550 5,358
Gain on deferred compensation investments 1,187 1,160 2,730 3,116
Other (2,956) (2,307) (9,361) (3,662)
Total other expenses (9,919) (13,380) (30,477) (41,568)
Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries 131,537 112,355 268,569 363,028
Income tax expense 30,424 29,724 83,503 90,779
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries (21) (21) (602) (60)
Net earnings 101,092 82,610 184,464 272,189
Loss (earnings) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (2,061) 458 (2,192) (1,583)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 99,031 $ 83,068 $ 182,272 $ 270,606
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 19,736 20,092 19,864 20,152
Earnings per share - Basic $ 5.02 $ 4.13 $ 7.85 ^1^​ $ 13.43
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 19,876 20,234 20,001 20,283
Earnings per share - Diluted $ 4.98 $ 4.11 $ 7.80 ^1^​ $ 13.34
Cash dividends per share $ 0.68 $ 0.60 $ 2.04 $ 1.80

^1^Basic and diluted earnings per share for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025 includes a $26,243 change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests (represents estimated liability to exit a joint venture ag solar business)

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended
September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
2025 **** 2024 **** 2025 **** 2024
Infrastructure
Net sales $ 806,562 $ 756,370 $ 2,273,145 $ 2,237,533
Gross profit 239,426 223,333 680,184 673,353
as a percentage of net sales 29.7% 29.5% 29.9% 30.1%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 96,049 99,676 302,899 298,251
as a percentage of net sales 11.9% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Impairment of long-lived assets 89,356
Realignment charges 1,426
Operating income 143,377 123,657 286,503 375,102
as a percentage of net sales 17.8% 16.3% 12.6% 16.8%
Agriculture
Net sales $ 239,418 $ 263,805 $ 792,697 $ 800,207
Gross profit 78,820 78,360 250,331 254,838
as a percentage of net sales 32.9% 29.7% 31.6% 31.8%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 55,631 49,467 149,987 145,001
as a percentage of net sales 23.2% 18.8% 18.9% 18.1%
Impairment of long-lived assets 1,981
Realignment charges 2,886
Operating income 23,189 28,893 95,477 109,837
as a percentage of net sales 9.7% 11.0% 12.0% 13.7%
Corporate
Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 25,110 $ 26,815 $ 78,362 $ 80,343
Realignment charges 4,572
Operating loss (25,110) (26,815) (82,934) (80,343)

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SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company realigned management’s reporting structure for certain composite structure sales and, accordingly, revised its presentation of sales across product lines to reflect how the product is currently managed. The reporting for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2024 was adjusted to conform to the realigned presentation. As a result, Utility product line sales increased and Lighting and Transportation product line sales decreased by $6,684 and $26,879 for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2024, respectively.

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025
**** Infrastructure **** Agriculture Intersegment **** Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America $ 656,285 $ 111,334 $ (3,638) $ 763,981
International 152,000 130,004 (5) 281,999
Total sales $ 808,285 $ 241,338 $ (3,643) $ 1,045,980
Product Line:
Utility $ 391,901 $ $ $ 391,901
Lighting and Transportation 215,072 215,072
Coatings 96,561 (1,718) 94,843
Telecommunications 88,097 88,097
Solar 16,654 (5) 16,649
Irrigation Equipment and Parts 220,963 (1,920) 219,043
Technology Products and Services 20,375 20,375
Total sales $ 808,285 $ 241,338 $ (3,643) $ 1,045,980

Thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024
**** Infrastructure **** Agriculture Intersegment **** Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America $ 599,705 $ 119,973 $ (3,684) $ 715,994
International 158,874 145,313 (6) 304,181
Total sales $ 758,579 $ 265,286 $ (3,690) $ 1,020,175
Product Line:
Utility $ 349,085 $ $ $ 349,085
Lighting and Transportation 222,535 222,535
Coatings 88,046 (2,201) 85,845
Telecommunications 64,288 64,288
Solar 34,625 (8) 34,617
Irrigation Equipment and Parts 243,368 (1,481) 241,887
Technology Products and Services 21,918 21,918
Total sales $ 758,579 $ 265,286 $ (3,690) $ 1,020,175

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SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025
**** Infrastructure **** Agriculture Intersegment **** Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America $ 1,849,918 $ 391,292 $ (12,079) $ 2,229,131
International 430,113 406,737 (139) 836,711
Total sales $ 2,280,031 $ 798,029 $ (12,218) $ 3,065,842
Product Line:
Utility $ 1,086,582 $ $ $ 1,086,582
Lighting and Transportation 625,628 625,628
Coatings 269,707 (6,747) 262,960
Telecommunications 240,111 240,111
Solar 58,003 (139) 57,864
Irrigation Equipment and Parts 727,230 (5,332) 721,898
Technology Products and Services 70,799 70,799
Total sales $ 2,280,031 $ 798,029 $ (12,218) $ 3,065,842

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2024
**** Infrastructure **** Agriculture Intersegment **** Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America $ 1,750,420 $ 441,198 $ (12,836) $ 2,178,782
International 494,515 364,526 (83) 858,958
Total sales $ 2,244,935 $ 805,724 $ (12,919) $ 3,037,740
Product Line:
Utility $ 1,017,623 $ $ $ 1,017,623
Lighting and Transportation 667,998 667,998
Coatings 266,710 (7,321) 259,389
Telecommunications 176,649 176,649
Solar 115,955 (81) 115,874
Irrigation Equipment and Parts 730,798 (5,517) 725,281
Technology Products and Services 74,926 74,926
Total sales $ 2,244,935 $ 805,724 $ (12,919) $ 3,037,740

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

September 27, December 28,
2025 **** 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 226,107 $ 164,315
Receivables, net 614,670 654,360
Inventories 591,351 590,263
Contract assets 229,372 187,257
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 95,498 87,197
Total current assets 1,756,998 1,683,392
Property, plant, and equipment, net 642,887 588,972
Goodwill and other non-current assets 968,114 1,057,608
Total assets $ 3,367,999 $ 3,329,972
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt $ 571 $ 692
Notes payable to banks 1,669
Accounts payable 377,259 372,197
Accrued expenses 270,070 275,407
Contract liabilities 81,116 126,932
Income taxes payable 36,172 22,509
Dividends payable 13,396 12,019
Total current liabilities 778,584 811,425
Long-term debt, excluding current installments 730,094 729,941
Operating lease liabilities 127,619 134,534
Other non-current liabilities 64,484 60,459
Total liabilities 1,700,781 1,736,359
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 71,468 51,519
Shareholders' equity 1,595,750 1,542,094
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity $ 3,367,999 $ 3,329,972

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirty-nine weeks ended
September 27, September 28,
2025 **** 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 184,464 $ 272,189
Depreciation and amortization 65,429 70,541
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan (3,155) (19,539)
Impairment of long-lived assets 91,337
Change in working capital (23,474) 44,615
Other 30,642 11,458
Net cash flows from operating activities 345,243 379,264
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (104,230) (53,833)
Other (81) (1,266)
Net cash flows from investing activities (104,311) (55,099)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments on short-term borrowings (1,652) (1,899)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 130,000 30,009
Principal repayments on long-term borrowings (130,531) (240,522)
Dividends paid (39,085) (36,337)
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interests (14,624) (17,745)
Repurchases of common stock (125,839) (55,069)
Other (4,438) (4,314)
Net cash flows from financing activities (186,169) (325,877)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 7,029 (852)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 61,792 (2,564)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period 164,315 203,041
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period $ 226,107 $ 200,477

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USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to assess the Company’s historical and prospective financial performance, evaluate operational profitability on a consistent basis, factor into executive compensation decisions, and enhance transparency for the investment community. These non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement, not replace, the Company’s reported financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. It is important to note that other companies may calculate these measures differently, which can limit their usefulness for comparison across organizations.

The following non-GAAP measures may be included in financial releases and other financial communications:

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Net Earnings, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate: These metrics provide meaningful supplemental insights into the Company’s operating performance by excluding items that are not considered part of core operating results. This approach enhances comparability across reporting periods. Adjustments may include costs or benefits associated with acquisitions, divestitures, expenses related to realignment or restructuring programs, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, significant expenses or benefits from changes in tax laws or rates, cumulative effects of changes in accounting standards, refinancing-related expenses, a loss or a gain from a partial or full settlement of the U.K. defined benefit pension plan obligation, losses from natural disasters, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items.
Adjusted EBITDA: This metric is a key component of a financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements. It is calculated as net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other adjustments as outlined in the applicable debt agreements. This metric offers investors and analysts valuable insights into the Company’s core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin is also used to evaluate profitability.
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Leverage Ratio: This ratio is calculated by taking the sum of interest-bearing debt, minus unrestricted cash in excess of $50.0 million (but not exceeding $500.0 million), and dividing it by Adjusted EBITDA. This is a key financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements and is calculated on a rolling four-fiscal-quarter basis.
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Free Cash Flow: Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures, free cash flow serves as an indicator of the Company’s financial strength. However, this measure does not fully reflect the Company’s ability to deploy cash freely, as it has obligations such as debt repayments and other fixed commitments.
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Backlog: This operating measure is used to evaluate future potential sales revenue. An order is included in the backlog upon receipt of a customer purchase order or the execution of a sales order contract. Backlog is particularly relevant to the Infrastructure segment due to the longer-term nature of its projects. However, backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and does not measure contract profitability. It should not be viewed as the sole indicator of future revenue, as many projects with short lead times book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in the backlog.
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Constant Currency: Defined as financial results adjusted for foreign currency translation impacts by translating current period and prior period activity using the same currency conversion rate. This approach is used for countries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.
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ROIC: Return on invested capital (“ROIC”) and adjusted ROIC are key operating ratios that enable investors to assess our operating performance relative to the investment needed to generate operating profit. ROIC is calculated as after-tax operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Adjusted ROIC is calculated as after-tax adjusted operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Invested capital represents total assets minus total liabilities (excluding interest-bearing debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests).
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SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025
Gross Profit Reconciliation Infrastructure Agriculture Corporate Consolidated
Gross profit - as reported $ 239,426 $ 78,820 $ $ 318,246
Adjusted gross profit $ 239,426 $ 78,820 $ $ 318,246
Net sales - as reported 806,562 239,418 1,045,980
Gross profit as a % of net sales 29.7% 32.9% NM 30.4%
Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales 29.7% 32.9% NM 30.4%

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025
Gross Profit Reconciliation Infrastructure Agriculture Corporate Consolidated
Gross profit - as reported $ 680,184 $ 250,331 $ $ 930,515
Realignment charges 910 910
Other non-recurring charges 684 684
Adjusted gross profit $ 681,094 $ 251,015 $ $ 932,109
Net sales - as reported 2,273,145 792,697 3,065,842
Gross profit as a % of net sales 29.9% 31.6% NM 30.4%
Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales 30.0% 31.7% NM 30.4%

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation Infrastructure Agriculture Corporate Consolidated
Operating income (loss) - as reported $ 143,377 $ 23,189 $ (25,110) $ 141,456
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ 143,377 $ 23,189 $ (25,110) $ 141,456
Net sales - as reported 806,562 239,418 1,045,980
Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales 17.8% 9.7% NM 13.5%
Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales 17.8% 9.7% NM 13.5%

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation Infrastructure Agriculture Corporate Consolidated
Operating income (loss) - as reported $ 286,503 $ 95,477 $ (82,934) $ 299,046
Impairment of long-lived assets 89,356 1,981 91,337
Realignment charges 2,336 2,886 4,572 9,794
Other non-recurring charges 7,031 3,918 10,949
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ 385,226 $ 104,262 $ (78,362) $ 411,126
Net sales - as reported 2,273,145 792,697 3,065,842
Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales 12.6% 12.0% NM 9.8%
Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales 16.9% 13.2% NM 13.4%

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen Thirty-nine
weeks ended Diluted weeks ended Diluted
September 27, earnings September 27, earnings
2025 per share^1^ 2025 per share^1^
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. including change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests $ 99,031 $ 4.98 $ 156,029 $ 7.80
Less: Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 26,243 1.31
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported $ 99,031 $ 4.98 $ 182,272 $ 9.11
Impairment of long-lived assets^3^ 91,337 4.57
Realignment charges^4^ 9,794 0.49
Other non-recurring charges^5^ 10,949 0.55
Total adjustments, pre-tax 112,080 5.60
Tax effect of adjustments^2^ (10,862) (0.54)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - adjusted $ 99,031 $ 4.98 $ 283,490 $ 14.17
Average shares outstanding - diluted 19,876 20,001

^1^Diluted earnings per share includes rounding.

^2^The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.

^3^The Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $71.1 million for goodwill and certain intangible assets in the Solar and Access Systems businesses and recorded $20.2 million for other long-lived assets that will no longer be utilized.

^4^The Company took realignment actions resulting in pre-tax charges of $9.8 million, primarily severance related.

^5^Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed and asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE TAX RATE

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended Thirty-nine weeks ended
September 27, 2025 September 27, 2025
Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries Income tax expense Effective tax rate Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries Income tax expense Effective tax rate
As reported $ 131,537 $ 30,424 23.1% $ 268,569 $ 83,503 31.1%
Impairment of long-lived assets 91,337 6,744
Realignment charges 9,794 2,360
Other non-recurring charges 10,949 1,758
Adjusted $ 131,537 $ 30,424 23.1% $ 380,649 $ 94,365 24.8%

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Four fiscal quarters ended
September 27,
2025
Net cash flows from operating activities $ 538,657
Interest expense 42,738
Income tax expense 110,702
Impairment of long-lived assets (91,337)
Deferred income taxes 3,700
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (2,974)
Net periodic pension cost (958)
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan 3,215
Changes in assets and liabilities (60,136)
Other (12,359)
Impairment of long-lived assets 91,337
Realignment charges 9,794
Non-recurring non-cash charges 3,918
Proforma divestitures adjustment 59
Adjusted EBITDA $ 636,356
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 259,925
Interest expense 42,738
Income tax expense 110,702
Depreciation and amortization 90,283
Stock-based compensation 27,600
Impairment of long-lived assets 91,337
Realignment charges 9,794
Non-recurring non-cash charges 3,918
Proforma divestitures adjustment 59
Adjusted EBITDA $ 636,356

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF LEVERAGE RATIO

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

**** September 27,
2025
Interest-bearing debt, excluding origination fees and discounts of $25,075 $ 755,740
Less: Cash and cash equivalents in excess of $50,000 176,107
Net indebtedness $ 579,633
Adjusted EBITDA 636,356
Leverage ratio 0.91

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

BACKLOG

(Dollars in millions)

(Unaudited)

**** September 27, December 28,
2025 **** 2024
Infrastructure $ 1,634.8 $ 1,273.3
Agriculture 95.1 163.4
Total backlog $ 1,729.9 $ 1,436.7

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