Valmont Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

In this article:

Expands Operating Margins, Delivers Record Earnings per Share

OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 second quarter ended July 1, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights (all metrics compared to Second Quarter 2022 unless otherwise noted)

  • Net Sales of $1.0 billion decreased 7.9%; accounting for the 2022 divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business, reported in the "Other" segment, Net Sales decreased 5.7%1

  • Operating Income increased 12.6% to $133.7 million, or 12.8% of net sales (increased 12.0% to $137.6 million or 13.2% adjusted1) compared to $118.7 million or 10.5% of net sales ($122.9 million or 11.1% adjusted1)

  • Diluted Earnings per Share ("EPS") grew to $4.21 ($4.37 adjusted1) compared to $3.53 ($3.70 adjusted1)

  • Generated solid operating cash flows of $88.3 million in the second quarter and $109.5 million year-to-date; cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter were $166.9 million

  • Returned $36.6 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases including repurchasing 85,300 shares of Company stock for $24.0 million

  • Recognized a more favorable effective tax rate of 26.4% driven by the geographic mix of earnings

  • Released the Valmont 2023 Sustainability Report and enhanced the Company's dedicated Sustainability website while updating key disclosures and highlighting Valmont products and solutions that support ESG principles

  • Hosted an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange, introducing a refreshed strategy and a new "Run Grow Transform" strategic framework to deliver sustainable outperformance, including updated 5-year financial targets (from base year 2022):

    • Net Sales Growth (organic) of 5% - 8%

    • Operating Margin of >14%

    • EPS Compound Annual Growth Rate of 12% - 15%

    • Return on Invested Capital of >18%

    • Free Cash Flow Conversion of 1.0x Net Earnings (over the 5-year period)

  • Providing updated 2023 full-year net sales growth outlook while maintaining diluted earnings per share outlook

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

Key Financial Metrics

Second Quarter 2023

GAAP

Adjusted1

(000's except per share amounts)

07/01/2023

06/25/2022

vs. Q2 2022

07/01/2023

06/25/2022

vs. Q2 2022

Q2 2023

Q2 2022

Q2 2023

Q2 2022

Net Sales

$

1,046,296

$

1,135,532

(7.9)

%

$

1,046,296

$

1,110,100

(5.7)

%

Operating Income

133,733

118,719

12.6

%

137,642

122,859

12.0

%

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

12.8

%

10.5

%

13.2

%

11.1

%

Net Earnings

89,376

76,108

17.4

%

92,739

79,682

16.4

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

4.21

$

3.53

19.3

%

$

4.37

$

3.70

18.1

%

Average Shares Outstanding

21,229

21,541

21,229

21,541

Year-to-Date 2023

GAAP

Adjusted1

(000's except per share amounts)

07/01/2023

06/25/2022

vs. FY 2022

07/01/2023

06/25/2022

vs. FY 2022

FY 2023

FY 2022

FY 2023

FY 2022

Net Sales

$

2,108,777

$

2,116,352

(0.4)

%

$

2,108,777

$

2,072,266

1.8

%

Operating Income

252,199

213,561

18.1

%

259,767

221,844

17.1

%

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

12.0

%

10.1

%

12.3

%

10.7

%

Net Earnings

163,916

138,419

18.4

%

170,392

145,570

17.1

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

7.67

$

6.43

19.3

%

$

7.97

$

6.77

17.7

%

Average Shares Outstanding

21,370

21,516

21,370

21,516

President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, "We delivered another quarter of strong performance, expanding operating margins in both segments and achieving record earnings per share, demonstrating the resiliency of our portfolio, value-based pricing and operational excellence strategies. I’m very pleased with the solid execution by our global teams and our ability to maintain disciplined pricing strategies across the portfolio, despite softer than expected demand in North America agriculture and telecommunications markets. As we look ahead to the remainder of the year, we remain committed to executing on our strategic framework while capitalizing on investments in growth and innovation with a firm commitment to long-term shareholder value creation opportunities across our global businesses."

Second Quarter 2023 Segment Review

Infrastructure (73.4% of Net Sales)

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

Sales of $770.6 million grew 4.2% year-over-year. Sales growth was driven by favorable pricing globally, higher volumes, notably in the Solar and Transmission, Distribution, and Substation ("TD&S") product lines, and sales from the ConcealFab acquisition, partially offset by lower Telecommunications volumes.

Operating Income improved to $116.0 million or 15.1% of net sales compared to $84.1 million or 11.4% of net sales in the second quarter of 2022, driven by favorable pricing with improved overall cost of goods sold.

Agriculture (26.6% of Net Sales)

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

Sales of $279.9 million decreased 25.9% year-over-year. The benefit of higher average selling prices of irrigation equipment globally was more than offset by lower volumes. In North America, sales were lower as the second quarter of 2022 benefited from the ongoing delivery of record year-end backlog and growers delaying capital investment decisions in the quarter. International sales were lower as strong sales in Brazil were more than offset by lower sales in the EMEA region, partially due to timing of project sales. Sales of agriculture technology products and services globally were lower due to lower irrigation equipment volumes.

Operating Income decreased to $49.3 million or 17.7% of net sales ($53.2 million or 19.1% adjusted1) compared to $58.0 million or 15.5% of net sales ($62.2 million or 16.6% adjusted1) in the second quarter of 2022. Operating margin improvement was driven by favorable pricing and improved overall cost of goods sold, partially offset by higher SG&A, including incremental R&D expense for technology investments.

Other

Offshore wind energy structures business

As previously announced, the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business was completed in December 2022. In the second quarter of 2022, the subsequently-divested business generated sales of $25.4 million and operating income of $0.5 million.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Allocation

The Company generated solid second quarter 2023 operating cash flows of $88.3 million through strong earnings and effectively managing working capital. At the end of the second quarter, cash and cash equivalents were $166.9 million. During the quarter, Valmont repurchased $24.0 million of Company stock, with $346.3 million remaining on the share repurchase program.

Updating 2023 Full Year Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions

Taking into consideration second quarter sales and record diluted earnings per share results, and the near-term demand outlook for North America agriculture and telecommunications markets, the Company is updating its full-year net sales growth outlook from the previous indications that were communicated last quarter and providing updated key assumptions for the year.

2023 Full Year Financial Outlook

Previous Outlook

Revised Outlook

Net Sales Growth (vs. PY)

4% to 7%

0% to 2%

GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share

$14.80 to $15.35

No Change

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share1

$15.45 to $16.00

No Change

  • Expect full-year operating margin improvement compared to 2022

  • 2022 sales include $100 million from the offshore wind energy structures business which was divested at the end of fiscal 2022

  • Effective tax rate of 28% to 29%, primarily due to expected geographic mix of earnings

  • Minimal expected foreign currency translation impact to net sales

  • Capital expenditures expected to be in the range of $105 to $115 million to support strategic growth and digital transformation initiatives

Applbaum continued, "We remain excited in our ability to drive multi-year profitable growth by capitalizing on the strong market drivers across our businesses, despite near-term softness in some markets. In the Infrastructure segment, the long-term need for critical investment globally is supporting multi-year market growth trends. Our backlog remains strong, reflecting the overall robust demand for our products and the trust our customers place in us to solve their most pressing infrastructure needs. We expect continued near-term softness in telecommunications markets as we are seeing capex spending by wireless carriers more aligned with historical trends following record levels of investment. In Agriculture, while market fundamentals remain positive, including projections of historically-high net farm income levels in the U.S., we are expecting modestly lower sales in North America in the second half of the year compared to the first half as growers continue to take a wait-and-see approach to purchasing decisions. The outcomes of the fall harvest should provide more clarity on farmer sentiment and expected buying patterns. International agriculture market demand remains strong driven by a robust project pipeline and continued sales growth in Brazil, supported by the recently-announced government financing program. Therefore, for the balance of the year, we expect international sales growth to more than offset any softness in North America, demonstrating the resilience of our increasingly diverse end markets. We continue to expect profitable growth across the portfolio, with full-year 2023 adjusted operating margins expected to approach 12%, driven by solid execution and supported by a backlog of approximately $1.5 billion. The operating margin improvement, along with a strong second quarter, supports maintaining our full-year earnings per share outlook. The organization is performing well, and our balance sheet remains strong, providing us with ample liquidity to support our capital allocation deployment strategy. We are confident in our ability to achieve our strategic objectives and deliver on our long-term financial targets, creating sustainable shareholder value."

A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Timothy P. Francis, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will be accessible by telephone on Thursday, July 27, 2023 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 2Q 2023 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 13734764. The replay will be available through 10:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

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.

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 1,

June 25,

July 1,

June 25,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net sales

$

1,046,296

$

1,135,532

$

2,108,777

$

2,116,352

Cost of sales

716,899

842,931

1,470,795

1,574,565

Gross profit

329,397

292,601

637,982

541,787

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

195,664

173,882

385,783

328,226

Operating income

133,733

118,719

252,199

213,561

Other income (expense)

Interest expense

(14,917

)

(11,386

)

(28,022

)

(22,649

)

Interest income

563

285

1,393

512

Gain (loss) on investments - unrealized

941

(2,342

)

2,135

(3,405

)

Other

612

2,073

(1,764

)

5,715

Other income (expense), net

(12,801

)

(11,370

)

(26,258

)

(19,827

)

Earnings before income taxes

120,932

107,349

225,941

193,734

Income tax expense

31,935

29,587

63,778

52,708

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

(199

)

(555

)

(1,020

)

(913

)

Net earnings

88,798

77,207

161,143

140,113

Loss (earnings) attributable to non-controlling interests

578

(1,099

)

2,773

(1,694

)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.

$

89,376

$

76,108

$

163,916

$

138,419

Average shares outstanding (000's) - Basic

21,029

21,313

21,149

21,296

Earnings per share - Basic

$

4.25

$

3.57

$

7.75

$

6.50

Average shares outstanding (000's) - Diluted

21,229

21,541

21,370

21,516

Earnings per share - Diluted

$

4.21

$

3.53

$

7.67

$

6.43

Cash dividends per share

$

0.60

$

0.55

$

1.20

$

1.10

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 1,

June 25,

July 1,

June 25,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net sales

Infrastructure

$

770,595

$

739,518

$

1,506,701

$

1,401,590

Agriculture

279,933

377,765

612,096

684,345

Other

25,432

44,086

Total

1,050,528

1,142,715

2,118,797

2,130,021

Less: Intersegment sales

(4,232

)

(7,183

)

(10,020

)

(13,669

)

Total

$

1,046,296

$

1,135,532

$

2,108,777

$

2,116,352

...

Operating Income (Loss)

Infrastructure

$

115,950

$

84,127

$

210,302

$

162,443

Agriculture

49,251

58,046

102,574

95,521

Other

516

(293

)

Corporate

(31,468

)

(23,970

)

(60,677

)

(44,110

)

Total

$

133,733

$

118,719

$

252,199

$

213,561

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 the infrastructure markets of utility, solar, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to preserve metal products.

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

In addition to these two reportable segments, the Company had a business and related activities in 2022 that were not more than 10% of consolidated sales, operating income, or assets. This comprised the offshore wind energy structures business which was reported in the "Other" segment until its divestiture in December 2022.

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Thirteen weeks ended July 1, 2023

Intersegment

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Sales

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

587,313

$

140,981

$

$

(3,613

)

$

724,681

International

183,282

138,952

(619

)

321,615

Total

$

770,595

$

279,933

$

$

(4,232

)

$

1,046,296

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

$

314,307

$

$

$

$

314,307

Lighting and Transportation

246,123

246,123

Coatings

91,120

(1,818

)

89,302

Telecommunications

67,738

67,738

Solar

51,307

(619

)

50,688

Irrigation Equipment and Parts

252,457

(1,795

)

250,662

Technology Products and Services

27,476

27,476

Total

$

770,595

$

279,933

$

$

(4,232

)

$

1,046,296

Thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2022

Intersegment

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Sales

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

559,864

$

203,488

$

$

(6,716

)

$

756,636

International

179,654

174,277

25,432

(467

)

378,896

Total

$

739,518

$

377,765

$

25,432

$

(7,183

)

$

1,135,532

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

$

295,835

$

$

$

$

295,835

Lighting and Transportation

246,652

246,652

Coatings

90,321

(4,200

)

86,121

Telecommunications

78,539

78,539

Solar

28,171

25,432

53,603

Irrigation Equipment and Parts

347,585

(2,983

)

344,602

Technology Products and Services

30,180

30,180

Total

$

739,518

$

377,765

$

25,432

$

(7,183

)

$

1,135,532

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2023

Intersegment

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Sales

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

1,171,396

$

323,850

$

$

(8,987

)

$

1,486,259

International

335,305

288,246

(1,033

)

622,518

Total

$

1,506,701

$

612,096

$

$

(10,020

)

$

2,108,777

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

$

629,127

$

$

$

$

629,127

Lighting and Transportation

475,259

475,259

Coatings

181,234

(5,370

)

175,864

Telecommunications

135,875

135,875

Solar

85,206

(1,033

)

84,173

Irrigation Equipment and Parts

551,638

(3,617

)

548,021

Technology Products and Services

60,458

60,458

Total

$

1,506,701

$

612,096

$

$

(10,020

)

$

2,108,777

Twenty-six weeks ended June 25, 2022

Intersegment

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Sales

Consolidated

Geographical market:

North America

$

1,065,844

$

385,743

$

$

(13,202

)

$

1,438,385

International

335,746

298,602

44,086

(467

)

677,967

Total

$

1,401,590

$

684,345

$

44,086

$

(13,669

)

$

2,116,352

Product line:

Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

$

577,435

$

$

$

$

577,435

Lighting and Transportation

459,419

459,419

Coatings

172,297

(7,301

)

164,996

Telecommunications

139,935

139,935

Solar

52,504

44,086

96,590

Irrigation Equipment and Parts

625,619

(6,368

)

619,251

Technology Products and Services

58,726

58,726

Total

$

1,401,590

$

684,345

$

44,086

$

(13,669

)

$

2,116,352

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

July 1,

December 31,

2023

2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

166,907

$

185,406

Receivables, net

651,133

604,181

Inventories

729,738

728,762

Contract assets

154,410

174,539

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

99,994

87,697

Total current assets

1,802,182

1,780,585

Property, plant, and equipment, net

603,112

595,578

Goodwill and other non-current assets

1,210,546

1,180,833

Total assets

$

3,615,840

$

3,556,996

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current installments of long-term debt

$

1,041

$

1,194

Notes payable to banks

1,665

5,846

Accounts payable

346,000

360,312

Accrued expenses

240,499

248,320

Contract liabilities

124,230

172,915

Income taxes payable

23,152

3,664

Dividends payable

12,607

11,742

Total current liabilities

749,194

803,993

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

952,704

870,935

Operating lease liabilities

161,795

155,469

Other non-current liabilities

81,855

84,887

Total liabilities

1,945,548

1,915,284

Shareholders' equity

1,670,292

1,641,712

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

3,615,840

$

3,556,996

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 1,

June 25,

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$

161,143

$

140,113

Depreciation and amortization

48,792

48,012

Contribution to defined benefit pension plan

(15,259

)

(17,155

)

Gain on divestiture

(2,994

)

Change in working capital

(98,979

)

(115,170

)

Other

16,843

12,219

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

109,546

68,019

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(45,393

)

(49,676

)

Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested

6,369

Proceeds from property damage insurance claims

4,844

Acquisitions

(39,297

)

Other

134

1,162

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(34,046

)

(87,811

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

165,012

201,462

Principal payments on long-term borrowings

(84,105

)

(156,973

)

Net payments on short-term borrowings

(4,693

)

(9,155

)

Purchase of treasury shares

(135,115

)

(9,776

)

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

(662

)

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

(4,292

)

Dividends paid

(24,376

)

(22,337

)

Other

(10,215

)

1,641

Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities

(94,154

)

570

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

155

(3,431

)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(18,499

)

(22,653

)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year

185,406

177,232

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

166,907

$

154,579

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF 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 2023 and 2022 results. We believe the adjustments for Prospera allow for a better investor understanding of Agriculture segment performance related to traditional segment products. 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

Twenty-six

Diluted

weeks ended

earnings per

weeks ended

earnings per

July 1, 2023

share

July 1, 2023

share

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

$

89,376

$

4.21

$

163,916

$

7.67

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

0.08

3,290

0.15

Prospera stock-based compensation

2,264

0.11

4,278

0.20

Total adjustments, pre-tax1

3,909

0.18

7,568

0.35

Tax effect of adjustments2

(546

)

(0.03

)

(1,092

)

(0.05

)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - adjusted1

$

92,739

$

4.37

$

170,392

$

7.97

Average shares outstanding (000’s) - diluted

21,229

21,370

Thirteen

Diluted

Twenty-six

Diluted

weeks ended

earnings per

weeks ended

earnings per

June 25, 2022

share

June 25, 2022

share

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

$

76,108

$

3.53

$

138,419

$

6.43

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

0.08

3,290

0.15

Prospera stock-based compensation

2,495

0.12

4,993

0.23

Total adjustments, pre-tax1

4,140

0.19

8,283

0.38

Tax effect of adjustments2

(566

)

(0.03

)

(1,132

)

(0.05

)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - adjusted1

$

79,682

$

3.70

$

145,570

$

6.77

Average shares outstanding (000’s) - diluted

21,541

21,516

1Earnings per share includes rounding

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

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 2023 and 2022 results. We believe the adjustments for Prospera allow for a better investor understanding of Agriculture segment performance related to traditional segment products. 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 weeks ended July 1, 2023

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Corporate

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

115,950

$

49,251

$

$

(31,468

)

$

133,733

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

1,645

Prospera stock-based compensation

2,264

2,264

Adjusted operating income

$

115,950

$

53,160

$

$

(31,468

)

$

137,642

Net sales - as reported

768,158

278,138

1,046,296

Operating income as a % of net sales

15.1

%

17.7

%

NM

NM

12.8

%

Adj. operating income as a % of net sales

15.1

%

19.1

%

NM

NM

13.2

%

Thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2022

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Corporate

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

84,127

$

58,046

$

516

$

(23,970

)

$

118,719

Prospera intangible asset amortization

1,645

1,645

Prospera stock-based compensation

2,495

2,495

Adjusted operating income

$

84,127

$

62,186

$

516

$

(23,970

)

$

122,859

Net sales - as reported

735,318

374,782

25,432

1,135,532

Adjusted net sales - as reported

735,318

374,782

1,110,100

Operating income as a % of net sales

11.4

%

15.5

%

2.0

%

NM

10.5

%

Adj. operating income as a % of net sales

11.4

%

16.6

%

2.0

%

NM

10.8

%

Adj. operating income as a % of adjusted net sales

11.4

%

16.6

%

NM

NM

11.1

%

Twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2023

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Corporate

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

210,302

$

102,574

$

$

(60,677

)

$

252,199

Prospera intangible asset amortization

3,290

3,290

Prospera stock-based compensation

4,278

4,278

Adjusted operating income

$

210,302

$

110,142

$

$

(60,677

)

$

259,767

Net sales - as reported

1,500,298

608,479

2,108,777

Operating income as a % of net sales

14.0

%

16.9

%

NM

NM

12.0

%

Adj. operating income as a % of net sales

14.0

%

18.1

%

NM

NM

12.3

%

Twenty-six weeks ended June 25, 2022

Operating Income Reconciliation

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Other

Corporate

Valmont

Operating income - as reported

$

162,443

$

95,521

$

(293

)

$

(44,110

)

$

213,561

Prospera intangible asset amortization

3,290

3,290

Prospera stock-based compensation

4,993

4,993

Adjusted operating income

$

162,443

$

103,804

$

(293

)

$

(44,110

)

$

221,844

Net sales - as reported

1,394,289

677,977

44,086

2,116,352

Adjusted net sales - as reported

1,394,289

677,977

2,072,266

Operating income as a % of net sales

11.7

%

14.1

%

(0.7

)

%

NM

10.1

%

Adj. operating income as a % of net sales

11.7

%

15.3

%

(0.7

)

%

NM

10.5

%

Adj. operating income as a % of adjusted net sales

11.7

%

15.3

%

NM

NM

10.7

%

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF EXCLUDING OTHER SEGMENT NET SALES

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Excluding Other segment net sales from the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2022, which we refer to in this reconciliation as "Adjusted Net Sales", is a non-GAAP measure. The Other segment net sales were generated by the offshore wind energy structures business which was divested in December 2022. Adjusted Net Sales should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operations or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of our operating performance or liquidity. The table below shows how Adjusted Net Sales is calculated from the Company’s Statements of Earnings. Adjusted Net Sales is calculated as total net sales less Other segment net sales. Adjusted Net Sales allows investors to analyze our operating performance in light of the amount of net sales less net sales of a divested business.

Thirteen weeks ended

Twenty-six weeks ended

July 1,

June 25,

Percent

July 1,

June 25,

Percent

2023

2022

Change

2023

2022

Change

Net sales

$

1,046,296

$

1,135,532

(7.9)%

$

2,108,777

$

2,116,352

(0.4)%

Less: Other segment net sales

(25,432

)

NM

(44,086

)

NM

Adjusted net sales

$

1,046,296

$

1,110,100

(5.7)%

$

2,108,777

$

2,072,266

1.8%

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED GAAP AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

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 - 2023 Guidance1

Low End

High End

Adjustments

Estimated net earnings - GAAP

$

318,250

$

330,050

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

$

6,600

Prospera stock-based compensation, pre-tax

9,800

Total pre-tax adjustments

16,400

Estimated tax benefit from above expenses2

(2,450

)

Total Adjustments, after-tax

$

13,950

Estimated net earnings - Adjusted

$

332,200

$

344,000

Diluted Earnings per Share Range - GAAP3

$

14.80

$

15.35

Diluted Earnings per Share Range - Adjusted3

$

15.45

$

16.00

1 See accompanying press release for our key assumptions

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

3 Assumes weighted average shares outstanding of 21.5M and includes rounding

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Contacts

Renee Campbell
renee.campbell@valmont.com

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