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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Renee Campbell

Email:

renee.campbell@valmont.com

Date:

October 26, 2022

Valmont Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

Record Sales and Earnings Reflect Continued Strong Demand Across Infrastructure and Agriculture Markets

Providing Preliminary Sales and Earnings Per Share Guidance for 2023

Omaha, NE - Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2022.

Third Quarter 2022 Highlights (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2021 unless otherwise noted)

Record Third Quarter Net Sales of $1.1 billion increased 26.3%

Operating Income increased 44.3% to $110.0 million, or 10.0% of net sales (increased 41.9% to $114.1 million or 10.4% adjusted1) compared to $76.2 million or 8.8% of net sales ($80.4 million or 9.3% adjusted1)
Record Third Quarter Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of $3.34 ($3.49 adjusted1) compared to $2.40 ($2.57 adjusted1)
Generated strong third quarter operating cash flows of $116 million driven by better overall working capital management including a reduction in inventory compared to second quarter 2022

Record backlog of $2.0 billion, an increase of 25.4% or $412 million since the end of fiscal 2021 and sequentially higher due to continued strong market demand across the portfolio
Returned $22.4 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

1 Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document


Key Financial Metrics

Third Quarter 2022

GAAP

Adjusted1

(000's except per share amounts)

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

Q3 2022

Q3 2021

vs. Q3 2021

Q3 2022

Q3 2021

vs. Q3 2021

Net Sales

$

1,097,382

$

868,782

26.3

%  

$

1,097,382

$

868,782

26.3

%

Operating Income

109,972

76,195

44.3

%  

114,147

80,433

41.9

%

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

10.0

%  

8.8

%  

10.4

%  

9.3

%  

Net Earnings

72,112

51,650

39.6

%  

75,313

55,284

36.2

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

3.34

$

2.40

39.2

%  

$

3.49

$

2.57

35.8

%

Average Shares Outstanding

21,605

21,552

21,605

21,552

  

YTD 2022

GAAP

Adjusted1

(000's except per share amounts)

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

FY 2022

FY 2021

vs. FY 2021

FY 2022

FY 2021

vs. FY 2021

Net Sales

$

3,213,734

$

2,538,297

26.6

%  

$

3,213,734

$

2,538,297

26.6

%

Operating Income

323,533

236,031

37.1

%  

335,991

248,494

35.2

%

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

10.1

%  

9.3

%  

10.5

%  

9.8

%  

  

Net Earnings

210,531

168,774

24.7

%  

220,883

176,060

25.5

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

9.77

$

7.86

24.3

%  

$

10.25

$

8.20

25.0

%

Average Shares Outstanding

21,546

21,483

21,546

21,483

  

“I am extremely pleased with the outstanding performance and record results delivered by the entire Valmont team this quarter,” said Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to see strong demand globally for our products and solutions across infrastructure and agriculture markets. Broad-based infrastructure market strength is being driven by continued investments in grid resiliency and upgrades to aging infrastructure, ongoing demand for renewable power and clean energy solutions and the 5G network transition. Agriculture markets remain extremely favorable, as elevated commodity prices are being driven by tighter global grain supplies, ongoing demand for increased food production and a heightened focus on food security concerns. The typical seasonal decline in third quarter North America agriculture sales was less pronounced this year due to ongoing delivery of backlog and strong demand throughout the quarter. Despite continued challenges of inflation and supply chain volatility, we delivered record third quarter earnings per share as our team continues to live our core values of passion, integrity, and continuous improvement, with an unwavering focus on delivering results. Across our global portfolio we remain committed to the execution of our growth strategy while also improving profitability and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2022 Segment Review

Infrastructure (70.5% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, renewable energy, lighting, transportation and telecommunications, and coatings services to preserve metal products

Sales of $778.4 million grew 22.7% year-over-year with double-digit sales growth across all product lines, net of 2.3% unfavorable foreign currency translation impacts. Higher sales were driven by favorable pricing globally, primarily in the Transmission, Distribution and Substation (TD&S), Lighting and Transportation (L&T), and Telecommunications product lines, higher volumes, notably in the Renewable Energy product line, and sales from the ConcealFab acquisition.

Operating Income improved to $93.6 million or 12.1% of net sales compared to $71.4 million or 11.3% in 2021, driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes.

1 Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document


Agriculture (29.5% of Net Sales)

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

Sales of $327.3 million increased 36.2% year-over-year, with sales growth across North America and International markets, led by higher average selling prices of irrigation equipment and higher volumes, partially offset by lower project sales to Egypt. In Brazil, sales nearly doubled year-over-year, demonstrating continued robust market demand for irrigation equipment and ag solar products.

Operating Income improved to $43.3 million, or 13.3% of net sales ($47.4 million or 14.6% adjusted1) compared to $27.7 million or 11.7% of net sales ($32.0 million or 13.5% adjusted1) in 2021. The benefit of higher average selling prices and additional volume leverage was partially offset by higher SG&A, including incremental R&D expense for technology investments.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Capital Allocation

The Company generated year-to-date operating cash flows of $184 million through strong earnings and managing working capital while supporting strong revenue growth. At the end of the third quarter, cash and cash equivalents were $166 million. Valmont purchased approximately $11 million of company stock in the third quarter and approximately $101 million remains on the current authorization with no expiration.

Updating Full Year 2022 Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions and Providing 2023 Indications

The Company is updating its 2022 full-year net sales and diluted earnings per share outlook that were communicated last quarter and providing updated key assumptions for the year.

2022 Full Year Financial Outlook

Previous Outlook

Revised Outlook

Net Sales Growth (vs. PY)

20% to 21%

~ 22%

GAAP Diluted EPS1

$12.90 to $13.30

$12.95 to $13.30

Adjusted Diluted EPS1

$13.60 to $14.00

$13.65 to $14.00

Tax Rate

~ 27.5%

~ 27.5%

FX Translation Impact on Net Sales

~ (2.0%)

~ (2.0%)

Capital Expenditures

$110 to $120 million

$95 to $105 million

Revised net sales growth to reflect third quarter 2022 results
Revised Diluted EPS to reflect expected mix of earnings and timing of project deliveries
Capital expenditures now expected to be in the range of $95 - $105 million due to extended machinery lead times
Providing indicative guidance for 2023 of net sales growth in the range of 6% to 9% and diluted EPS growth in the range of 11% to 15%

Kaniewski continued, “The strong market drivers we are seeing across our businesses, our continued track record of execution and a record backlog of ~$2 billion, give us confidence going forward. The long-term need for critical infrastructure investment globally, including current and future stimulus programs, are driving sustainable demand across our Infrastructure businesses. Favorable agriculture market trends across global markets and a strong international project pipeline are providing momentum for our Agriculture business well into next year.”

Added Kaniewski, "Looking ahead to 2023, we believe favorable market conditions and strong demand will continue, and our robust backlog and ongoing pricing strategies across the portfolio give us confidence in revenue and profitability growth next year. In 2023, we expect sales growth of 6% to 9% and earnings per share growth of 11% to 15%. Through our diversified business portfolio, return on invested capital focus, and

1 Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document


organizational emphasis on ESG principles, we are in a position of strength with a talented team who are driven by our core values to deliver results for our customers and our stakeholders. We remain focused on what we can control: leveraging our business model and Valmont team to deliver innovative products and solutions to our customers, advancing operational excellence, and executing on strategic initiatives that drive sustainable, profitable growth. Additionally, our balance sheet remains strong, giving us flexibility to execute our long-term strategic plan.”

A live audio discussion with Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Avner M. Applbaum, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be accessible by telephone on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. CDT by dialing 1-877-407-6184 or 1-201-389-0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast by pointing browsers to this link: Valmont Industries 3Q 2022 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will simultaneously be available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com. A replay of the event can be accessed three hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at 1-877-660-6853 or 1-201-612-7415. Please use access code 13733566. The replay will be available through 10:59 p.m. CDT on November 03, 2022.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

For over 75 years, Valmont® has been a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity. Today, we remain committed to doing more with less by innovating through technology. Learn more about how we’re Conserving Resources. Improving Life.® at valmont.com.

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management has made in light of experience in the industries in which Valmont operates, as well as management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control) and assumptions. Although management believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Valmont’s actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include among other things, the continuing and developing effects of the pandemic including the effects of the outbreak on the general economy and the specific economic effects on the Company’s business and that of its customers and suppliers, risk factors described from time to time in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operating efficiencies, availability and price of raw material, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes of domestic and foreign governments. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement.

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1 Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Third Quarter

Year-to-Date

13 Weeks Ended

39 Weeks Ended

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

Net sales

$

1,097,382

$

868,782

$

3,213,734

$

2,538,297

Cost of sales

811,904

641,378

2,386,469

1,876,692

Gross profit

285,478

227,404

827,265

661,605

Selling, general and administrative expenses

175,506

151,209

503,732

425,574

Operating income

109,972

76,195

323,533

236,031

Other income (expense)

  

  

  

  

Interest expense

(11,629)

(11,031)

(34,278)

(31,466)

Interest income

507

397

1,019

894

Gain (loss) on investments (unrealized)

(901)

488

(4,306)

1,556

Other

2,822

2,644

8,537

10,297

Other income (expense), net

(9,201)

(7,502)

(29,028)

(18,719)

Earnings before income taxes

100,771

68,693

294,505

217,312

Income tax expense

27,823

16,080

80,531

46,322

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

(18)

(360)

(931)

(1,079)

Net earnings

72,930

52,253

213,043

169,911

Less: earnings attributable to non-controlling interests

(818)

(603)

(2,512)

(1,137)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.

$

72,112

$

51,650

$

210,531

$

168,774

Average shares outstanding (000's) - Basic

21,332

21,175

21,308

21,182

Earnings per share - Basic

$

3.38

$

2.44

$

9.88

$

7.97

Average shares outstanding (000's) - Diluted

21,605

21,552

21,546

21,483

Earnings per share - Diluted

$

3.34

$

2.40

$

9.77

$

7.86

Cash dividends per share

$

0.55

$

0.50

$

1.65

$

1.50


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Third Quarter

Year-to-Date

13 Weeks Ended

39 Weeks Ended

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

    

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

Net sales

Infrastructure

$

778,353

$

634,283

$

2,224,029

$

1,801,533

Agriculture

327,261

240,331

1,011,606

751,960

Total

1,105,614

874,614

3,235,635

2,553,493

Less: Intersegment sales

(8,232)

(5,832)

(21,901)

(15,196)

Total

$

1,097,382

$

868,782

$

3,213,734

$

2,538,297

Operating Income

  

  

  

  

Infrastructure

$

93,572

$

71,422

$

255,722

$

187,421

Agriculture

43,258

27,735

138,779

108,467

Corporate

(26,858)

(22,962)

(70,968)

(59,857)

Total

$

109,972

$

76,195

$

323,533

$

236,031

Valmont has aggregated its business segments into two global reportable segments as follows.

Infrastructure:  This segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of products and solutions to serve infrastructure markets of utility, renewable energy, lighting, transportation and telecommunications, and coatings services to preserve metal products.

Agriculture:  This segment consists of the manufacture of center pivot and linear irrigation equipment for agricultural markets, including parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture.


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2022

Intersegment

    

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Sales

    

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

579,628

$

178,626

$

(7,114)

$

751,140

International

198,725

148,635

(1,118)

346,242

Total

$

778,353

$

327,261

$

(8,232)

$

1,097,382

Product line:

  

  

  

  

Transmission, Distribution and Substation

$

304,781

$

$

$

304,781

Lighting and Transportation

241,590

241,590

Coatings

91,969

(3,994)

87,975

Telecommunications

92,830

92,830

Renewable Energy

47,183

(1,118)

46,065

Irrigation Equipment and Parts,

excluding Technology

303,003

(3,120)

299,883

Technology Products and Services

24,258

24,258

Total

$

778,353

$

327,261

$

(8,232)

$

1,097,382

Thirteen weeks ended September 25, 2021

Intersegment

    

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Sales

    

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

439,610

$

116,308

$

(5,832)

$

550,086

International

194,673

124,023

318,696

Total

$

634,283

$

240,331

$

(5,832)

$

868,782

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution and Substation

$

239,572

$

$

$

239,572

Lighting and Transportation

217,962

217,962

Coatings

76,761

(1,826)

74,935

Telecommunications

63,088

63,088

Renewable Energy

36,900

36,900

Irrigation Equipment and Parts,

excluding Technology

218,892

(4,006)

214,886

Technology Products and Services

21,439

21,439

Total

$

634,283

$

240,331

$

(5,832)

$

868,782


Thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2022

Intersegment

    

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

 Sales

    

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

1,645,472

$

564,369

$

(20,316)

$

2,189,525

International

578,557

447,237

(1,585)

1,024,209

Total

$

2,224,029

$

1,011,606

$

(21,901)

$

3,213,734

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution and Substation

$

882,216

$

$

$

882,216

Lighting and Transportation

701,009

701,009

Coatings

264,266

(11,295)

252,971

Telecommunications

232,765

232,765

Renewable Energy

143,773

(1,118)

142,655

Irrigation Equipment and Parts,

excluding Technology

928,622

(9,488)

919,134

Technology Products and Services

82,984

82,984

Total

$

2,224,029

$

1,011,606

$

(21,901)

$

3,213,734

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 25, 2021

Intersegment

    

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

 Sales

    

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

1,246,512

$

395,096

$

(15,196)

$

1,626,412

International

555,021

356,864

911,885

Total

$

1,801,533

$

751,960

$

(15,196)

$

2,538,297

Product line:

  

  

  

Transmission, Distribution and Substation

$

668,474

$

$

$

668,474

Lighting and Transportation

609,725

609,725

Coatings

231,900

(7,823)

224,077

Telecommunications

162,830

162,830

Renewable Energy

128,604

128,604

Irrigation Equipment and Parts,

excluding Technology

679,600

(7,373)

672,227

Technology Products and Services

72,360

72,360

Total

$

1,801,533

$

751,960

$

(15,196)

$

2,538,297


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

09/24/2022

    

12/25/2021

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

166,221

$

177,232

Accounts receivable, net

614,411

571,593

Inventories

746,282

728,834

Contract asset - costs and profits in excess of billings

215,684

142,643

Prepaid expenses and other assets

107,476

83,646

Refundable income taxes

8,815

Total current assets

1,850,074

1,712,763

Property, plant and equipment, net

596,850

598,605

Goodwill and other assets

1,174,805

1,135,881

$

3,621,729

$

3,447,249

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  

  

Current liabilities:

  

  

Current installments of long-term debt

$

2,106

$

4,884

Notes payable to banks

4,935

13,439

Accounts payable

376,508

347,841

Accrued expenses

261,900

253,330

Contract liability - billings in excess of costs and earnings

200,341

135,746

Income taxes payable

10,668

Dividend payable

11,733

10,616

Total current liabilities

868,191

765,856

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

935,129

947,072

Operating lease liabilities

156,860

147,759

Other long-term liabilities

88,798

172,965

Shareholders' equity

1,572,751

1,413,597

$

3,621,729

$

3,447,249


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

39 Weeks Ended

09/24/2022

    

09/25/2021

Cash flows from operating activities

Net Earnings

$

213,043

$

169,911

Depreciation and amortization

72,803

67,764

Contribution to defined benefit pension plan

(17,155)

(970)

Change in working capital

(96,995)

(183,030)

Other

12,030

8,154

Net cash flows from operating activities

183,726

61,829

Cash flows from investing activities

  

  

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(67,122)

(80,509)

Acquisitions

(39,287)

(312,500)

Other

(37)

3,546

Net cash flows from investing activities

(106,446)

(389,463)

Cash flows from financing activities

  

  

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

235,470

236,710

Principal payments on long-term borrowings

(251,155)

(66,128)

Net payments on short-term borrowings

(8,229)

(20,463)

Purchase of treasury shares

(20,491)

(24,101)

Purchase of noncontrolling interest

(7,338)

Dividends paid

(34,080)

(30,794)

Other

6,680

5,792

Net cash flows from financing activities

(79,143)

101,016

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

(9,148)

(4,313)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(11,011)

(230,931)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year

177,232

400,726

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

166,221

$

169,795


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

The non-GAAP tables below disclose the impact of intangible asset amortization (Prospera) and stock-based compensation recognized for the Prospera employees on fiscal 2022 and 2021 results. We believe the adjustments for Prospera allow for a better investor understanding of Agriculture segment performance related to traditional segment products. The non-GAAP tables below also disclose the impact of a write off a receivable following arbitration of a commercial transaction from 2014, acquisition diligence and restructuring expenses on segment operating income and net earnings as well as the impact of the U.K. tax rate change on net earnings (adjusts GAAP tax rate from 19.0% to 22.5%) on fiscal 2021 results. Amounts may be impacted by rounding. We believe it is useful when considering company performance for the non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and operating income to be taken into consideration by management and investors with the related reported GAAP measures.

Thirteen

Diluted

Thirty-nine

Diluted

weeks ended

earnings per

weeks ended

earnings per

September 24, 2022

share

September 24, 2022

share

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported

$

72,112

$

3.34

$

210,531

$

9.77

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

0.08

4,935

0.23

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

2,530

0.12

7,523

0.35

Total Adjustments, pre-tax1

4,175

0.19

12,458

0.58

Tax effect of adjustments2

(974)

(0.05)

(2,106)

(0.10)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - Adjusted1

$

75,313

$

3.49

$

220,883

$

10.25

Average shares outstanding (000’s) - Diluted

21,605

  

21,546

Thirteen

Diluted

Thirty-nine

Diluted

weeks ended

earnings per

weeks ended

earnings per

September 25, 2021

share

September 25, 2021

share

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported

$

51,650

$

2.40

$

168,774

$

7.86

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,926

0.09

1,926

0.09

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

2,312

0.11

2,312

0.11

Write-off of a receivable, pre-tax

5,545

0.26

Acquisition diligence expense, pre-tax

1,120

0.05

Restructuring expense, pre-tax

1,560

0.07

Total Adjustments, pre-tax1

4,238

0.20

12,463

0.58

Change in U.K. statutory tax rate

(2,819)

(0.13)

Tax effect of adjustments2

(604)

(0.03)

(2,358)

(0.11)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - Adjusted1

$

55,284

$

2.57

$

176,060

$

8.20

Average shares outstanding (000’s) - Diluted

21,552

  

21,483

1Earnings per share includes rounding

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


Thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2022

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Corporate

    

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

93,572

$

43,258

$

(26,858)

$

109,972

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

2,530

2,530

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

1,645

Adjusted Operating Income

$

93,572

$

47,433

$

(26,858)

$

114,147

Net Sales - as reported

773,241

324,141

NM

1,097,382

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

12.1

%  

13.3

%  

NM

10.0

%

Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

12.1

%  

14.6

%  

NM

10.4

%

Thirteen weeks ended September 25, 2021

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Corporate

    

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

71,422

$

27,735

$

(22,962)

$

76,195

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,926

1,926

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

2,312

2,312

Adjusted Operating Income

$

71,422

$

31,973

$

(22,962)

$

80,433

Net Sales - as reported

632,457

236,325

NM

868,782

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

11.3

%  

11.7

%  

NM

8.8

%  

Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

11.3

%  

13.5

%  

NM

9.3

%  

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2022

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Corporate

    

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

255,722

$

138,779

$

(70,968)

$

323,533

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

7,523

7,523

Prospera intangible asset amortization

4,935

4,935

Adjusted Operating Income

$

255,722

$

151,237

$

(70,968)

$

335,991

Net Sales - as reported

2,211,616

1,002,118

NM

3,213,734

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

11.6

%  

13.8

%  

NM

10.1

%

Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

11.6

%  

15.1

%  

NM

10.5

%

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 25, 2021

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

    

Agriculture

    

Corporate

    

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

187,421

$

108,467

$

(59,857)

$

236,031

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,926

1,926

Stock-based compensation - Prospera

2,312

2,312

Write-off of a receivable, pre-tax

5,545

5,545

Acquisition diligence expense, pre-tax

1,120

1,120

Restructuring expense, pre-tax

650

910

1,560

Adjusted Operating Income

$

193,616

$

113,615

$

(58,737)

$

248,494

Net Sales - as reported

1,793,710

744,587

NM

2,538,297

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

10.4

%  

14.6

%  

NM

9.3

%  

Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

10.8

%  

15.3

%  

NM

9.8

%  


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED GAAP AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

The non-GAAP tables below disclose the impact on the range of estimated diluted earnings per share of the (1) amortization of the intangible asset (Prospera) and (2) stock-based compensation for Prospera employees. We believe the adjustments for Prospera allow for a better investor understanding of Agriculture segment performance related to traditional segment products. We believe it is useful when considering company performance for the non-GAAP adjusted net earnings to be taken into consideration by management and investors with the related reported GAAP measures.

Reconciliation of Range of Net Earnings - 2022 Guidance

Low End

    

High End

    

Adjustments

Estimated net earnings - GAAP

$

279,500

$

287,200

Prospera intangible asset (proprietary technology) amortization, pre-tax

6,700

Stock-based compensation - Prospera, pre-tax

10,000

Total pre-tax adjustments

16,700

Estimated tax benefit from above expenses*

  

(2,500)

Total Adjustments, after-tax

  

$

14,200

Estimated net earnings - Adjusted

$

293,700

$

301,400

  

Diluted Earnings Per Share Range - GAAP

$

12.95

$

13.30

  

Diluted Earnings Per Share Range - Adjusted

$

13.65

$

14.00

  


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

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