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Form 8-K VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC For: Jul 21

July 22, 2021 6:05 AM EDT



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Renee Campbell
Phone:
+1 402.963.1057
Date:July 21, 2021

Valmont Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results and
Increases 2021 Full-Year Guidance

Omaha, NE - Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure development and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2021.
Second Quarter 2021 Highlights (all metrics compared to Second Quarter 2020 unless otherwise noted)
Record Net Sales of $894.6 million, an increase of 29.9% with growth in all segments, led by significantly higher sales in Irrigation and Utility Support Structures

Operating Income improved to $82.6 million, or 9.2% of sales ($90.9 million or 10.2% adjusted1) compared to $43.4 million or 6.3% of sales last year ($65.7 million or 9.5% adjusted1), despite continued inflationary pressures

Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) improved to $2.89 ($3.06 adjusted1) compared to $1.06 ($2.00 adjusted1)

Record global backlog of more than $1.34 billion, an increase of 17.5% since the end of fiscal 2020, reflecting strong market demand
Received purchase orders and project awards totaling $72.0 million to supply Valmont Solar Solutions to the utility and agricultural markets

Generated operating cash flow of $37.0 million; cash and cash equivalents at end of second quarter were $199.3 million
Repurchased 42,150 shares of company stock for $10.5 million, at an average price of $248.47 per share
Recognized a favorable tax rate of 19.0% on a GAAP basis, primarily due to a non-recurring incremental tax benefit of $2.8 million attributed to a change in the United Kingdom tax rate; adjusted tax rate was 22.5%1

Completed two acquisitions in the Irrigation segment; purchased 100% of the shares of Prospera Technologies, Ltd. and acquired 100% of the assets of PivoTrac


1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document




Commenced operations at a new greenfield Coatings facility in Pittsburgh, PA
Raising full-year Net Sales growth guidance from a range of 9% to 14%, to a range of 16% to 19% and increasing GAAP diluted EPS to $9.90 to $10.60 (Adjusted diluted EPS to $10.40 to $11.10)1.
    

1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document



Key Financial Metrics

Second Quarter
GAAP
Adjusted1
(000's except per share amounts)06/26/2021 2Q 202106/27/2020
2Q 2020

vs. 2Q 2021
06/26/2021 2Q 202106/27/2020
2Q 2020
vs. 2Q 2021
Net Sales
$894,629 $688,808 29.9%$894,629 $688,808 29.9%
Operating Income
82,625 43,440 90.2%90,850 65,657 38.4%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales
9.2 %6.3 %10.2 %9.5 %
Net Earnings
62,110 22,607 174.7%65,762 42,847 53.5%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$2.89 $1.06 172.6%$3.06 $2.00 53.0%
Average Shares Outstanding
21,469 21,393 
Year-To-Date
GAAP
Adjusted1
06/26/2021 YTD 202106/27/2020
YTD 2020
vs. YTD 202106/26/2021 YTD 202106/27/2020
YTD 2020
vs. YTD 2021
Net Sales
$1,669,515 $1,363,008 22.5%$1,669,515 $1,363,008 22.5%
Operating Income
159,836 110,335 44.9%168,061 132,552 26.8%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales
9.6 %8.1 %10.1 %9.7 %
Net Earnings
117,124 65,536 78.7%120,776 85,776 40.8%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$5.46 $3.05 79.0%$5.63 $3.99 41.1%
Average Shares Outstanding
21,449 21,471 


"We achieved record second-quarter sales, grew adjusted operating income nearly 40 percent year-over-year, despite persistent inflationary pressures that meaningfully impacted our Utility business, and delivered adjusted earnings per share growth of more than 50 percent", said Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. "These solid results reflect the strength of our businesses, our continued focus on pricing actions to help offset inflation and the outstanding execution by our teams around the world. Sales growth was led by significantly higher sales in the Irrigation segment, as strong global agricultural market fundamentals continue to drive positive farmer sentiment, and deliveries of the large Egypt project continued. Higher volumes in Utility Support Structures were driven by continued strong underlying market demand for improving grid resiliency and increasing usage of renewable energy. Record second quarter sales in Engineered Support Structures and a focus on pricing, cost optimization, and the benefits of previous restructuring actions helped improve operating profit margins to nearly 12 percent. Coatings segment sales grew more than 22 percent, led by higher volumes as general economic trends are improving globally. We generated positive free cash flow despite significant increases in working capital to support robust sales growth."

Added Kaniewski, "We completed the acquisition of Prospera Technologies during the quarter, advancing our strategy to accelerate growth and innovation through investments in recurring revenue services. Utilizing their award-winning technology and building on our successful partnership over the past two and a half years, together we have created the most global and vertically-integrated AI company in agriculture, focused on in-season crop performance. As discussed during our virtual Investor Day in May, this acquisition is a testament to our commitment to make the farm more efficient, increase productivity and dramatically improve sustainability. Together, we are expanding beyond our traditional markets, finding new ways to use less inputs in order to achieve higher crop yields. I am excited to welcome the entire Prospera team to Valmont.”

Second Quarter 2021 Segment Review
Infrastructure
Utility Support Structures Segment (29.9% of Sales)
1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document


Steel, concrete and composite structures for utility markets, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy generation equipment and drone inspection services
Sales of $267.9 million grew 15.8% year-over-year, led by higher volumes due to increasing demand for renewable energy generation and utilities' continued investments in grid resiliency, and increased pricing.

Operating Income was $15.0 million or 5.6% of sales ($21.2 million or 7.9% adjusted1) compared to $21.7 million or 9.4% of sales ($25.3 million or 10.9% adjusted1) in 2020. Higher volumes and operational efficiencies were more than offset by the impact of rapid raw material cost inflation of approximately $8.0 million that could not be fully recovered through pricing mechanisms during the quarter, and a higher mix of global generation products. GAAP operating income includes a $5.5 million receivable write-off following arbitration from a 2014 commercial transaction attributed to the offshore wind product line.

Engineered Support Structures Segment (30.1% of Sales)
Poles, towers and components for the lighting, transportation and wireless communication markets, engineered access systems, integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and highway safety products
Record sales of $269.4 million increased 6.3% year-over-year, as favorable pricing, higher sales of wireless communication products and components, and $11.5 million of favorable currency impacts primarily from the Australian dollar, more than offset lower volumes in transportation markets.

Lighting and transportation sales of $187.0 million increased 3.3% year-over-year. Favorable pricing in all regions, higher international volumes, mainly in Europe and Australia, and higher commercial lighting sales more than offset lower volumes in North American transportation markets, primarily due to delays in approving the 2020 FAST Act extension.

Wireless communication products and components sales of $54.6 million increased 7.2% year-over-year. Increasing capital investments from wireless carriers and favorable pricing led to the sales growth.

Access Systems sales of $27.9 million increased 29.8% year-over-year, primarily due to favorable currency impacts.

Operating Income improved to a record $31.9 million or 11.9% of sales compared to $4.8 million or 1.9% of sales ($22.9 million or 9.0% adjusted1) in 2020. Profitability improvement was driven by favorable pricing, operational efficiencies, and lower SG&A expense including the benefit of previous restructuring actions.

Coatings Segment (11.0% of Sales)
Galvanizing, painting and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products
Sales of $98.2 million increased 22.7% year-over-year, due to higher volumes driven by an improving macro-environment compared to last year, favorable pricing and $3.8 million of favorable currency impacts, primarily from the Australian dollar.

Operating Income improved to $14.7 million or 14.9% of sales compared to $10.1 million or 12.7% of sales ($10.4 million or 13.0% adjusted1) in 2020. Profitability improvement was led by higher volumes, favorable pricing and operational efficiencies.

Agriculture
Irrigation Segment (31.5% of Sales)
Center pivots and linear irrigation equipment for agricultural markets, including, parts, services, and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for water management and precision agriculture

Global sales of $282.0 million increased 87.2% year-over-year, due to higher volumes across all markets, particularly in North America, the Middle East and Brazil, favorable pricing, and higher technology sales.
1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document



North American sales of $156.1 million increased 57.6% compared to 2020. Sales growth was led by higher volumes and higher average selling prices due to continued strength in agricultural markets, and higher industrial tubing sales.

International sales of $125.9 million grew 144.0% year-over-year. Sales growth was led by ongoing deliveries of the large project for Egypt, strong demand in Brazil and higher sales in Europe.

Operating Income improved to $42.0 million, or 14.9% of sales ($42.9 million or 15.2% adjusted1) compared to $22.4 million, or 14.8% of sales in 2020. Profitability growth was driven by higher volumes, favorable pricing and improved operational efficiencies, partially offset by higher R&D expense of approximately $3.1 million for technology growth investments and intangible asset amortization.
During the quarter, Valmont completed two acquisitions to advance its technology-enabled growth strategy to accelerate addressable market expansion. The Company purchased 100% of the shares of Prospera Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision. The Company also acquired 100% of the assets of PivoTrac, a subscription-based provider of control technology and remote monitoring solutions for the southwest U.S. market.

Global Supply Chain and Continuation of COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Since the start of the pandemic, the Company has been taking measured and deliberate steps to strengthen its global supply chain. Through its strong relationships with many strategic suppliers, Valmont has experienced no significant supply disruptions, and has been able to continue procuring raw materials and components critical to its operations, including steel, aluminum and zinc. Other supply constraints have been largely mitigated by effectively utilizing the Company's global footprint.

Valmont monitors health advisories on a continuous basis, particularly in areas reporting recent increases in infection including the more recent COVID-19 Delta variant. Valmont also continues to follow CDC, WHO and local guidelines to protect the safety, health and well-being of employees, customers, suppliers and communities.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Capital Allocation
The Company continues to generate positive operating cash flows through strong earnings and managing working capital to mitigate supply chain disruptions and support sales growth. At the end of second quarter, cash and cash equivalents were $199.3 million. The Company completed the acquisition of Prospera Technologies, Ltd. for $300 million, funded by a combination of cash and short-term borrowings on its revolving credit facility. Valmont purchased $10.5 million of company stock in the second quarter, and $126.4 million remains on the current authorization with no expiration. Subsequent to the Prospera acquisition, Moody's completed a periodic ratings review resulting in no change to the Company's Baa3 credit rating. The Company remains committed to maintaining its Investment Grade rating.

Updating 2021 Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions
The Company is updating its full-year outlook and providing key assumptions for the remainder of 2021. Valmont now expects full-year Net Sales to increase 16% to 19%, and Irrigation segment sales to increase 45% to 50%. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be $9.90 to $10.60 and adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be $10.40 to $11.101. The increased guidance reflects the Company's strong year-to-date results, strength in global agricultural markets, continued favorable end-market demand across all businesses and expected
1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document


recovery of cost inflation.
2021 Full Year Financial OutlookPrevious OutlookRevised Outlook
Net Sales Growth (vs. PY)
9% to 14%16% to 19%
Irrigation Segment Sales Growth (vs. PY)
27% to 30%45% to 50%
GAAP Diluted EPS1
$9.30 to $10.00$9.90 to $10.60
Adjusted Diluted EPS1
NA$10.40 to $11.10

Favorable foreign currency translation impact of approximately 2.0% of Net Sales
Second half 2021 tax rate of approximately 25.0% as benefits from favorable tax planning strategies will not continue in second half 2021; assumes no tax law changes
Capital expenditures to be in the range of $110 - $120 million to support strategic growth and Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing initiatives
No closures of large manufacturing facilities, workforce disruptions, or significant supply chain interruptions

Kaniewski added, "The strong market drivers we are seeing across our businesses, and our team’s proven ability to manage through this unprecedented inflationary environment gives us confidence about the remainder of this year and provides good tailwinds for us into 2022. On that basis, we are raising both our revenue and earnings guidance for 2021. We entered the third quarter with a robust backlog of more than $1.3 billion, improving planning and supply chain management. In the Utility Support Structures segment, we expect meaningful sequential margin improvement in the second half of 2021 as pricing becomes more aligned with steel cost inflation. Our backlog of more than $675.0 million in this segment is indicative of long-term market drivers of grid resiliency and the increasing use of renewable energy. In Engineered Support Structures, current and future stimulus will continue to benefit global markets and the long-term need for critical infrastructure investment globally gives us confidence in future growth. We are benefiting from increasing demand in wireless communications markets as 5G build-outs continue to ramp. Our Coatings business is trending in-line with improving economic conditions. In Irrigation, the large project for Egypt, a solid international project pipeline and favorable market trends globally are providing strong momentum well into 2022. Across the portfolio, we continue to quickly execute pricing strategies to recover the impact of inflation and leverage the strength of our global supply chain. Additionally, our balance sheet remains strong, giving us flexibility to execute our long-term strategic plan. I'm also proud of our team's continued efforts to elevate ESG across the company, as demonstrated by recent external score improvements and additional highlights we've shared on our Valmont Sustainability site. ESG is an important priority for us and we are encouraged by this recognition as we remain focused on this key initiative."

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, July 22, 2021 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 2021 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will simultaneously be available for download on the Investors page at valmont.com. A replay of the event can be accessed two hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at 1-877-660-6853 or 1-201-612-7415. Please use conference identification number 13713722. The replay will be available through 10:59 p.m. CDT on July 29, 2021.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont is a global leader, designing and manufacturing engineered products and services that support global infrastructure development and agricultural productivity. Its products for infrastructure serve highway, transportation, wireless communication, electric transmission, and industrial construction and energy markets. Its irrigation equipment and services for large-scale agriculture improve farm productivity while conserving
1 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document


fresh water resources. In addition, Valmont provides coatings services that protect against corrosion and improve the service life of steel and other metal products. For more information, visit 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 COVID-19 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, 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 of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Second QuarterYear-to-Date
13 Weeks Ended26 Weeks Ended
26-Jun-2127-Jun-2026-Jun-2127-Jun-20
Net sales$894,629 $688,808 $1,669,515 $1,363,008 
Cost of sales664,982 504,871 1,235,314 992,822 
Gross profit
229,647 183,937 434,201 370,186 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
147,022 123,859 274,365 243,213 
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets— 16,638 — 16,638 
Operating income82,625 43,440 159,836 110,335 
Other income (expense)
Interest expense(10,436)(10,098)(20,435)(20,112)
Interest income186 458 497 1,501 
Gain on investments (unrealized)1,177 2,510 1,068 202 
Other4,204 (694)7,653 1,116 
Other income (expense), net(4,869)(7,824)(11,217)(17,293)
Earnings before income taxes77,756 35,616 148,619 93,042 
Income tax expense14,740 12,602 30,242 27,088 
Equity in (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries (359)(260)(719)(479)
Net earnings62,657 22,754 117,658 65,475 
Less: Loss (earnings) attributable to non-controlling interests(547)(147)(534)61 
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.$62,110 $22,607 $117,124 $65,536 
Average shares outstanding (000's) - Basic21,193 21,312 21,186 21,383 
Earnings per share - Basic$2.93 $1.06 $5.53 $3.06 
Average shares outstanding (000's) - Diluted21,469 21,393 21,449 21,471 
Earnings per share - Diluted$2.89 $1.06 $5.46 $3.05 
Cash dividends per share$0.500 $0.450 $1.000 $0.900 







VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Second QuarterYear-to-Date
13 Weeks Ended26 Weeks Ended
26-Jun-2127-Jun-2026-Jun-2127-Jun-20
Net sales
Utility Support Structures
$267,863 $231,324 $520,996 $456,785 
Engineered Support Structures269,389 253,385 491,716 484,127 
Coatings
98,158 80,005 191,446 168,090 
Infrastructure products635,410 564,714 1,204,158 1,109,002 
Irrigation281,965 150,639 511,629 307,359 
Less: Intersegment sales(22,746)(26,545)(46,272)(53,353)
Total$894,629 $688,808 $1,669,515 $1,363,008 
Operating Income
Utility Support Structures
$14,955 $21,650 $36,607 $49,374 
Engineered Support Structures31,927 4,818 51,852 20,749 
Coatings
14,668 10,148 27,540 21,202 
Infrastructure products61,550 36,616 115,999 91,325 
Irrigation41,984 22,351 80,732 46,014 
Corporate(20,909)(15,527)(36,895)(27,004)
Total$82,625 $43,440 $159,836 $110,335 



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

Utility Support Structures: This segment consists of the manufacture of steel, concrete and composite structures for utility markets, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy generation equipment and drone inspection services..

Engineered Support Structures: This segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of poles, towers and components for the lighting, transportation and wireless communication markets, engineered access systems, integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and highway safety products.

Coatings: This segment consists of global galvanizing, painting and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products.

Irrigation: This segment consists of the global manufacture of center pivots and linear irrigation equipment for agricultural markets, including, parts, services, and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for water management and precision agriculture





VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
26-Jun-2126-Dec-20
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$199,285 $400,726 
Accounts receivable, net559,323 511,714 
Inventories593,498 448,941 
Contract asset - costs and profits in excess of billings140,146 123,495 
Prepaid expenses and other assets103,022 59,804 
Refundable income taxes— 9,945 
Total current assets1,595,274 1,554,625 
Property, plant and equipment, net609,867 597,727 
Goodwill and other assets1,198,995 800,808 
$3,404,136 $2,953,160 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt$5,628 $2,748 
Notes payable to banks29,449 35,147 
Accounts payable324,946 268,099 
Accrued expenses208,191 227,735 
Contract liability - billings in excess of costs and earnings156,481 130,018 
Income taxes payable11,920 — 
Dividend payable10,607 9,556 
Total current liabilities747,222 673,303 
Long-term debt, excluding current installments860,878 728,431 
Other long-term liabilities474,552 343,590 
Shareholders' equity1,321,484 1,207,836 
$3,404,136 $2,953,160 



VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Second Quarter
26 Weeks Ended
26-Jun-2127-Jun-20
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Earnings$117,658 $65,475 
Depreciation and amortization44,063 40,584 
Impairment of long-lived assets— 18,896 
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan(970)(17,138)
Change in working capital(84,455)42,280 
Other(6,111)647 
Net cash flows from operating activities70,185 150,744 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
(48,824)(48,165)
Acquisitions(312,500)(15,862)
Other(74)11,015 
Net cash flows from investing activities(361,398)(53,012)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
149,342 88,872 
Payments on short-term borrowings(5,049)(6,255)
Principal payments on long-term borrowings(15,421)(75,568)
Purchase of treasury shares(21,600)(20,481)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest— (55,916)
Dividends paid(20,181)(17,704)
Other2,969 (4,923)
Net cash flows from financing activities90,060 (91,975)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(288)(5,951)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(201,441)(194)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year400,726 353,542 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period$199,285 $353,348 





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 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%). 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 June 26, 2021DilutedTwenty-six weeks ended June 26, 2021Diluted
earnings perearnings per
shareshare
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported$62,110 $2.89 $117,124 $5.46 
Write-off of a receivable, pre-tax
5,545 0.26 5,545 0.26 
Acquisition diligence expense, pre-tax1,120 0.05 1,120 0.05 
Restructuring expense, pre-tax
1,560 0.07 1,560 0.07 
Total Adjustments8,225 0.38 8,225 0.38 
Change in U.K. statutory tax rate(2,819)(0.13)(2,819)(0.13)
Tax effect of adjustments *(1,754)(0.08)(1,754)(0.08)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - Adjusted$65,762 $3.06 $120,776 $5.63 
Average shares outstanding (000’s) - Diluted21,469 21,449 
* The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.

Thirteen weeks ended June 26, 2021
Operating Income Reconciliation
Engineered Support StructuresUtility Support StructuresCoatingsIrrigationCorporateValmont
Operating income - as reported
$31,927 $14,955 $14,668 $41,984 $(20,909)$82,625 
Write-off 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
$31,927 $21,150 $14,668 $42,894 $(19,789)$90,850 
Net Sales - as reported
269,389 267,863 98,158 281,965 NM894,629 
Operating Income as a % of Sales
11.9 %5.6 %14.9 %14.9 %NM9.2 %
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales
11.9 %7.9 %14.9 %15.2 %NM10.2 %









Twenty-six weeks ended June 26, 2021
Operating Income Reconciliation
Engineered Support StructuresUtility Support StructuresCoatingsIrrigationCorporateValmont
Operating income - as reported
$51,852 $36,607 $27,540 $80,732 $(36,895)$159,836 
Write off 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
$51,852 $42,802 $27,540 $81,642 $(35,775)$168,061 
Net Sales - as reported
491,716 520,996 191,446 511,629 NM1,669,515 
Operating Income as a % of Sales
10.5 %7.0 %14.4 %15.8 %NM9.6 %
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales
10.5 %8.2 %14.4 %16.0 %NM10.1 %




The non-GAAP tables below disclose the impact on (a) diluted earnings per share of (1) impairment of goodwill, tradenames, and a facility and (2) restructuring costs (b) operating income from these expenses, and (c) segment operating income for these items. 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 for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2020.
Thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2020DilutedTwenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2020Diluted
earnings perearnings per
shareshare
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported$22,607 $1.06 $65,536 $3.05 
Impairment of goodwill and tradename, pre-tax
16,638 0.78 16,638 0.77 
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs - pre-tax
5,579 0.26 5,579 0.26 
Total Adjustments22,217 1.04 22,217 1.03 
Tax effect of adjustments *(1,977)(0.09)(1,977)(0.09)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - Adjusted$42,847 $2.00 $85,776 $3.99 
Average shares outstanding (000’s) - Diluted21,393 21,471 
* The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.




Thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2020
Operating Income Reconciliation
Engineered Support StructuresUtility Support StructuresCoatingsIrrigationCorporateValmont
Operating income - as reported
$4,818 $21,650 $10,148 $22,351 $(15,527)$43,440 
Impairment of goodwill and tradename16,638 — — — — 16,638 
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs
1,462 3,674 222 — 221 5,579 
Adjusted Operating Income
$22,918 $25,324 $10,370 $22,351 $(15,306)$65,657 
Net Sales - as reported
253,385 231,324 80,005 150,639 NM688,808 
Operating Income as a % of Sales
1.9 %9.4 %12.7 %14.8 %NM6.3 %
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales
9.0 %10.9 %13.0 %14.8 %NM9.5 %

Twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 2020
Operating Income Reconciliation
Engineered Support StructuresUtility Support StructuresCoatingsIrrigationCorporateValmont
Operating income - as reported
$20,749 $49,374 $21,202 $46,014 $(27,004)$110,335 
Impairment of goodwill and tradename16,638 — — — — 16,638 
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs1,462 3,674 222 — 221 5,579 
Adjusted Operating Income
$38,849 $53,048 $21,424 $46,014 $(26,783)$132,552 
Net Sales - as reported
484,127 456,785 168,090 307,359 NM1,363,008 
Operating Income as a % of Sales
4.3 %10.8 %12.6 %15.0 %NM8.1 %
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales
8.0 %11.6 %12.7 %15.0 %NM9.7 %



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) write off a receivable following arbitration (2) restructuring costs, (3) acquisition diligence costs and (4) six months of (a) amortization of the technology intangible asset (Prospera Technologies) and (b) share-based compensation for Prospera employees. 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 for fiscal 2021.
Reconciliation of Range of Net Earnings - Full Year 2021Low EndHigh EndAdjustments
Estimated net earnings - GAAP$213,000 $228,000 
Write-off of a receivable, pre-tax
5,545 
Acquisition diligence expense, pre-tax1,120 
Estimated restructuring expense, pre-tax1,560 
Prospera intangible asset (proprietary technology) amortization, pre-tax3,750 
Share-based compensation - Prospera (ML & AI subsidiary), pre-tax5,544 
 Total pre-tax adjustments17,519 
Estimated tax benefit from above expenses*(3,700)
Change in U.K. statutory tax rate (2,819)
  Total Adjustments, after-tax$11,000 
Estimated net earnings - Adjusted$224,000 $239,000 
Diluted Earnings Per Share Range - GAAP$9.90 $10.60 
Diluted Earnings Per Share Range - Adjusted$10.40 $11.10 
* The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.


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© 2021 Valmont® Industries, Inc. Valmont Industries, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings Presentation July 22, 2021


 
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements These slides contain (and the accompanying oral discussion will contain) “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries including the continuing and developing effects of COVID-19 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, competitor responses to the Company’s products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the integration of acquisitions and other factors disclosed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, such forward-looking statements should be regarded as the Company’s current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. July 22, 20212 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation


 
| Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 20213 STEVE KANIEWSKI PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


 
2Q 2021 Segment Sales and Segment Summaries July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation4 Significant Irrigation and Utility Support Structures Revenue Growth • Sales growth was led by higher volumes due to increasing demand for renewable energy generation, strong broad-based demand from ongoing investments in grid hardening and modernization, and increased pricing • Sales growth in wireless communication products and components slightly offset by anticipated lower North American transportation market volumes • Higher global lighting and transportation sales as pricing improved in all regions • Higher sales in wireless communication structures and components driven by 5G buildouts, small cell integrated products and components, and favorable pricing • Improving end-market demand, favorable pricing and currency impacts • Commenced operations at new greenfield Coatings facility near Pittsburgh, PA, which aligns well with Valmont’s ESG principles while serving the growing demand for new infrastructure in this region • Sales growth across all markets, including 35%+ growth in technology sales • Global: Higher volumes and favorable pricing • North America: Strong volume from improved market fundaments and net farm income projections • International: Sales growth driven by ongoing delivery of Egypt project, European market demand and record sales in Brazil; recently awarded $20M+ of additional projects from new customers in African market SEGMENT SUMMARIES TOTAL 2Q 2021 SALES: $894.6M $267.9M $269.4M $98.2M $282.0M Utility Support Structures Engineered Support Structures Coatings Irrigation N.A.: $156.1M | International: $125.9M 29.9% of Sales 30.1% of Sales 11.0% of Sales 31.5% of Sales


 
Prospera Technologies Update: Continuing to Expand Our Irrigation Technology Leadership 5 Finding New Ways to Use Less Inputs in Order to Achieve Higher Crop Yields July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation  Strong Value Proposition • Accelerating innovation through investments in recurring revenue services • Expect recurring revenue sales to grow to 50%+ per year over next 3-5 years • Expect acquisition to be accretive to the segment beginning in 2023  Unique Technology • Highly-differentiated solution focused on in-season crop performance that is able to go beyond traditional irrigated acres • Used on 5,300+ fields today on a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, potatoes, wheat, onions, alfalfa and tomatoes  Entrepreneurial Spirit and Key Talent Additions • 100 highly-talented and motivated employees, including experts in data science and machine-learning Key Stats Founded 2014 Headquarters Austin, TX R&D Center Tel Aviv, Israel Transaction Details Price $300M Financing Cash + Revolving Credit Facility Closed May 2021 Award-winning, Global Leader in AI and Machine-Learning


 
6 July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation “Class of One” Industry-Recognized Status Accelerated Growth and New Product Innovations in Solar Business Total Projects Awarded in 2Q 2021 ($72M) Valmont Solar Solutions - Utility • Awarded projects totaling $47M in 2Q 2021 • 30+ orders for the North American Market over past 18 months • Completed several sunbelt region projects Valmont Solar Solutions - Agriculture • Awarded 3 Ag solar projects in 2Q 2021 equating to $25M • Launching in North America this fall at Husker Harvest Days • Collaborating with the Utility solar team and world-class Valley dealer network • Delivering integrated solutions to support ag players in their markets


 
ESG Excellence as a Foundation 7 ESG Continues to be a Strategic Priority with the Mindset of Conserving Resources and Improving Life | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Reiterating Our 2021 Investor Day ESG Initiatives ENVIRONMENTAL Sustainably building upon a foundation focused on managing risks and improving efficiencies ISS Quality Score Previous Today 6 2 SOCIAL Empowering our workforce, customers and communities ISS Quality Score Previous Today 6 3 GOVERNANCE Operating ethically and managing oversight through open collaboration ISS Quality Score Previous Today 2 2 Recent Recognition of Our ESG Efforts – Improvement in ISS Quality Scores


 
AVNER APPLBAUM EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 20218


 
2Q 2021 Financial Summary July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation9 Sales Operating Income Diluted EPS GAAP Adjusted1 GAAP Adjusted1 29.9% 90.2% 38.4% 172.6% 53.0% • Record second quarter sales; significantly higher in Irrigation and Utility Support Structures • Record global backlog of more than $1.34B, reflecting strong market demand • Operating income growth driven by: ‒ Higher volumes in Irrigation ‒ Improved operating performance including record quarterly results for Engineered Support Structures • Strong operating income and a more favorable adj. tax rate of 22.5% realized through the execution of certain tax planning strategies • GAAP results for 2020 include a $16.6 million goodwill & tradename impairment ($0.77 per share) $M, except for per share amounts $82.6 $43.4 $90.9 $65.7 2021 2020 2021 2020 $894.6 $688.8 2021 2020 $2.89 $1.06 $3.06 $2.00 2021 2020 2021 2020 1Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
Sales Operating Income 15.8% GAAP Adjusted1 2Q 2021 Results | Utility Support Structures 10 ($M) Key Statistics 2020 Sales $ 231.3 Intersegment Sales (2.8) Volume 28.6 Pricing/Mix 8.5 Acquisitions/Divestiture - Currency Translation 2.3 2021 Sales $ 267.9 $267.9 $231.3 2021 2020 COMMENTARY • Higher volumes due to increasing demand for renewable energy generation and utilities’ continued investments in grid resiliency • Strong volumes, increased pricing and improved operational performance more than offset by ongoing impact of rapidly rising raw material costs – could not yet be recovered through pricing mechanisms July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation $15.0 $21.7 $21.2 $25.3 2021 2020 2021 2020 1Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
Sales Operating Income1 6.3% 2Q 2021 Results | Engineered Support Structures July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation11 ($M) $269.4 $253.4 2021 2020 $31.9 $4.8 $22.9 2021 2020 2020 Adj. COMMENTARY • Record sales and operating income, led by a focus on pricing actions, cost optimization, and the benefits of previous restructuring actions • Operations teams continue to drive performance improvement across the segment through improved productivity and product quality, and better ship-complete and on-time (SCOT) delivery metrics • Higher wireless communication structures and components sales and commercial lighting sales offset lower volumes in North American transportation markets Key Statistics 2020 Sales $ 253.4 Intersegment Sales (4.5) Volume (2.4) Pricing/Mix 11.4 Acquisitions/Divestiture - Currency Translation 11.5 2021 Sales $ 269.4 1Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
2Q 2021 Results | Coatings July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation12 ($M) COMMENTARY • Sales increase was driven by an improving macro-environment compared to last year, favorable pricing and FX • Higher volumes, favorable pricing and operational efficiencies more than offset the impact of raw material cost inflation Key Statistics 2020 Sales $ 80.0 Intersegment Sales 3.2 Volume 6.0 Pricing/Mix 5.1 Acquisitions/Divestiture 0.1 Currency Translation 3.8 2021 Sales $ 98.2 Sales Operating Income1 22.7% $98.2 $80.0 2021 2020 $14.7 $10.1 $10.4 2021 2020 2020 Adj. 1Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
Sales Operating Income1 57.6% 144.0% 2Q 2021 Results | Irrigation July 22, 202113 ($M) $42.0 $42.9 $22.4 2021 2021 Adj 20202021 2020 $156.1 $125.9 $99.0 $51.6 North America International COMMENTARY • Strong global agricultural market fundamentals continue to drive positive farmer sentiment • In North America, strong market fundamentals and improved net farm income projections contributed to sales growth • Ongoing deliveries of the large Egypt project, and higher sales in Brazil and Europe led international sales growth • Significantly higher volumes and favorable pricing slightly offset by $3.1M of higher R&D expense for strategic technology growth investments, including product development • 1H 2021 technology solutions sales of $50.0M grew 55.0% YoY | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation Key Statistics 2020 Sales $ 150.6 Intersegment Sales 0.3 Volume 89.7 Pricing/Mix 38.6 Acquisitions/Divestiture 1.1 Currency Translation 1.7 2021 Sales $ 282.0 1Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
2Q 2021 Cash Flow Highlights July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation14 Positive Operating Cash Flow Despite Continued Inflationary Pressure ($M) YTD 6/26/2021 Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities $ 70.2 Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities (361.4) Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities 90.1 Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities $ 70.2 Purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment (48.8) Free Cash Flows $ 21.4 2Q Cash Flow | FCF Reconciliation Cash and Debt Highlights $199.3M ($188.0M ex-U.S.) Cash at 6/26/2021 $860.9M Total Long-term Debt at 6/26/2021


 
Balanced Approach to Capital Allocation July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation15 $49 $313 $22 $20 Capital Expenditures Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends 2021 YTD Capital Deployment: $404M Capital Expenditures • 2021 CapEx expected to be $110M - $120M • Investments to support strategic growth initiatives and Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing Acquisitions • Strategic fit + market expansion • Returns exceeding cost of capital within 3 years Share Repurchases • Opportunistic approach, supported by FCF • Repurchased 42,150 shares in 2Q at an average price of $248.47 per share • ~$126M remains on current authorization as of 6/26/21 Dividends • 11% dividend increase announced February 2021 • Payout ratio target: 22% of earnings • Current payout: ~20% G ro w in g O ur B us in es s R et ur ni ng C as h to Sh ar eh ol de rs


 
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation16 Cash $199.3M Total Debt (Long-term) $860.9M Shareholders’ Equity $1,321.5M Total Debt to Adj. EBITDA1 2.3x Available Credit under Revolving Credit Facility2 $452.9M Cash $199.3M Total Available Liquidity $652.2M AS OF JUNE 26, 2021 ► Long-term debt of $860.9M, mostly fixed-rate, with long-dated maturities to 2044 and 2054 ► Capital allocation strategy has not changed, and the primary focus is to maintain liquidity to support operations and maintain investment grade credit rating − Purchased $10.5M of company stock in Q2, and $126.4M remains on current authorization 1 See slide 32 for calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Leverage Ratio. 2 $600M Total Revolver less borrowings and Standby LC”s of $147M.


 
2Q 2021 / Full Year 2021 Outlook and Key Assumptions 17 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 PREVIOUS FY21 OUTLOOK1 KEY ASSUMPTIONS • Favorable foreign currency translation impact of ~2% of Net Sales • Expect 2H21 tax rate of ~25.0%; no tax law changes • CapEx to be in the range of $110M - $120M to support strategic growth initiatives and Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing initiatives • No closures of large manufacturing facilities, workforce disruptions, or significant supply chain interruptions 9% – 14% Increase in Net Sales YoY 1 Exclusive of potential future restructuring activities. 2 Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document. $9.30 – $10.00 GAAP Diluted EPS 27% – 30% Increase in Irrigation Segment Sales YoY 16% – 19% Increase in Net Sales YoY $9.90 – $10.60 GAAP Diluted EPS 45% – 50% Increase in Irrigation Segment Sales YoY CURRENT FY21 OUTLOOK1 N/A Adj. Diluted EPS2 $10.40 – $11.10 Adj. Diluted EPS2


 
2021 Segment Outlook July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation18 Positive Momentum Across all Businesses USS • Expect quality of earnings to meaningfully improve in 3Q and 2H 2021 as pricing becomes more aligned with steel cost inflation • Strong backlog indicative of long-term market drivers of grid resiliency and the increasing use of renewable energy ESS • Expect some short-term softness in North American transportation markets, and improved demand for commercial lighting • Demand for wireless communication structures and components remains strong; expect sales to grow 15% - 20%, in line with market expectations COATINGS • End-market demand correlates closely to general economic trends • Focusing on pricing excellence and providing value to customers IRRIGATION • Expect 45-50% sales growth YoY, based on global underlying ag fundamentals, the estimated timing of deliveries of the large Egypt project, and another record sales year in Brazil • 3Q 2021 is a lower sales quarter due to normal business seasonality • Deliveries of the large project for Egypt began in 4Q 2020, which will affect YoY growth comparisons • Continue to raise prices to offset inflationary pressures


 
Fundamental Market Drivers Remain Resilient 19 Record Backlog of More than $1.3B at the End of the Second Quarter | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 COATINGS IRRIGATION • Closely following general macro- economic trends • Global preservation of critical infrastructure over the long-term • Increased number of economies actively fighting costs of corrosion will drive need to extend life of steel products globally over the long-term • Fits well within ESG principles • Global ag market fundamentals remain strong • Net farm income improvements are driving positive farmer sentiment • Improved demand along with strength across international markets and the large project in Egypt is providing a good line of sight into 2022 • Critical need for infrastructure investment provides very good economic stimulus • Solid long-term market trends for road construction and single-family housing • Carriers’ investments support work and school-at-home and macro buildouts in suburban and rural communities, aligning with favorable trends in residential construction • Strong backlog demonstrates ongoing demand and necessity for renewables, grid hardening and expanding ESG focus within utility industry • Well-positioned to be a preferred strategic partner with utilities and developers for their renewable energy goals ESSUSS


 
Ability to navigate and capitalize on challenging market dynamics demonstrates the strength and sustainability of our business and long-term strategy, favorable end- market trends and strong price leadership in the marketplace Remain focused on the execution of our strategy fueled by our dedicated and talented team of 10,000 employees and our differentiated business model Accelerating growth through investments in innovation, technology and IoT through our acquisitions of Prospera Technologies and PivoTrac, which builds on our overall strategy to grow recurring revenue services Summary 20 Poised and Well Positioned to Capture Growth and Drive Shareholder Value in the Future | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 01 02 03


 
Q&A 21 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
APPENDIX 22 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
2Q 2021 Financial Summary 23 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Net Sales 2021 2020 Change YTD 2021 YTD 2020 Change Utility Support Structures $ 267.9 $ 231.3 15.8% $ 521.0 $ 456.8 14.1% Engineered Support Structures 269.4 253.4 6.3% 491.7 484.1 1.6% Coatings 98.2 80.0 22.7% 191.4 168.1 13.9% Irrigation 282.0 150.6 87.2% 511.6 307.4 66.5% Intersegment Sales1 (22.9) (26.5) NM (46.2) (53.4) NM Net Sales $ 894.6 $ 688.8 29.9% $ 1,669.5 $ 1,363.0 22.5% Operating Income $ 82.6 $ 43.4 90.2% $ 159.8 $ 110.3 44.9% Adjusted Operating Income2 $ 90.9 $ 65.7 38.4% $ 168.1 $ 132.6 26.8% Net Income $ 62.1 $ 22.6 174.7% $ 117.1 $ 65.5 78.7% Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) $ 2.89 $ 1.06 172.6% $ 5.46 $ 3.05 79.0% Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)2 $ 3.06 $ 2.00 53.0% $ 5.63 $ 3.99 41.1% $M, except for per share amounts .1Includes rounding 2Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP sales, operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document.


 
Steel Material Index Trends 2020-2021 YTD 24 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Since last quarter, the AMM material index has increased from $1,190 to $1,500; an increase of 310 points or 26.1%. Source: FastMarketsAMM.


 
State Transportation Investment Funding Measures 25 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 • State legislators in 44 states introduced 188 transportation funding measures in the first half of 2021 • Funding Approved in 2021 Legislative Session: $29,383,725,783 • One-time funding bills, including allocation of federal Covid-19 relief funds, were approved in twelve states for a total of $23.4 billion Source: Transportation Investment Advocacy Center.


 
State Transportation Investment Funding Measures by Type 26 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Source: Transportation Investment Advocacy Center.


 
5G Adoption Forecast and Capex Spend Post-COVID 27 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Source: GSM Association.


 
U.S. Net Farm Income July 22, 202128 Source: USDA Farm Income Data, Updated February 5, 2021 10 11 13 12 14 22 46 25 83 71 49 64 68 61 75 86 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020F 2021F Net Farm Income w/ Government Payments Dir. Gov't Payments NFI, less Gov't Payments 93 76 62 82 ($ B) 82 83 121 111 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation


 
U.S. Net Cash Farm Income by Year July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation29 Source: USDA, American Farm Bureau Federation


 
2011-2020 Historical Free Cash Flow1 July 22, 2021 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings Presentation30 10 Year Average FCF is $154M; Last 5 Years Has Averaged $151M 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Net cash flows from operating activities $ 149.7 $ 197.1 $ 396.4 $ 174.1 $ 272.3 $ 232.8 $ 133.1 $ 153.0 $ 307.6 $ 316.3 Net cash flows from investing activities (84.1) (136.7) (131.7) (256.9) (48.2) (53.0) (49.6) (155.4) (168.1) (104.0) Net cash flows from financing activities (45.9) (16.4) (37.4) (136.8) (32.0) (95.2) (220.0) (162.1) (98.9) (173.8) Net cash flows from operating activities $ 149.7 $ 197.1 $ 396.4 $ 174.1 $ 272.3 $ 232.8 $ 133.1 $ 153.0 $ 307.6 $ 316.3 Purchase of plant, property, and equipment (83.1) (97.1) (106.8) (73.0) (45.5) (57.9) (55.3) (72.0) (97.4) (106.7) Free Cash flows 66.6 100.0 289.7 101.1 226.8 174.9 77.8 81.0 210.2 209.6 Net earnings attributed to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 228.3 $ 234.1 $ 278.5 $ 183.9 $ 40.1 $ 173.2 $ 116.2 $ 94.4 $ 153.8 $ 140.7 Adjusted net earnings attributed to Valmont Industries, Inc.1 $ 162.3 N/A $ 295.1 $ 187.7 $ 131.7 $ 137.6 $ 158.4 $ 123.0 N/A 163.8 Free Cash Flow Conversion - GAAP 0.29 0.43 1.04 0.55 5.66 1.01 0.67 0.86 1.37 1.49 Free Cash Flow Conversion - Adjusted 0.41 N/A 0.98 0.53 1.71 1.27 0.49 0.66 N/A 1.28 1) Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Figures Net earnings attributed to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 228.3 $ 234.1 $ 278.5 $ 183.9 $ 40.1 $ 173.2 $ 116.2 $ 94.4 $ 153.8 $ 140.7 Change in valuation allowance against deferred tax assets (66.0) — — — 7.1 (20.7) 41.9 — — — Impairment of long-lived assets — — 12.2 — 61.8 1.1 — 28.6 — 23.1 Reversal of contingent liability — — — — — (16.6) — — — — Other non-recurring expenses (non-cash) 18. 8.1 — — — — — Deconsolidation of Delta EMD, after-tax and NCI — — 4.4 — — — — — — — Noncash loss from Delta EMD shares — — — 3.8 4.6 0.6 0.2 — — — Adjusted net earnings attributed to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 162.3 $ 234.1 $ 295.1 $ 187.7 $ 131.7 $ 137.6 $ 158.4 $ 123.0 $ 153.8 $ 163.8 ($M) 1 Adjusted earnings for purposes of calculating FCF conversion may not agree to the adjusted net earnings. The difference is due to cash restructuring, debt refinancing, or other non-recurring expenses which were settled in cash in the year of occurrence.


 
Years of rapid raw material cost inflation GAAP 0.29X 0.43X 1.04X 0.55X 5.66X 1.01X 0.67X 0.86X 1.37X 1.49X Adj. 0.41X N/A 0.98X 0.53X 1.71X 1.27X 0.49X 0.66X N/A 1.28X 2011 – 2020 Free Cash Flow1 ($M) 67 100 290 101 227 175 78 81 210 210 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 10-yr Avg. $154M GAAP 1.34X Adj. 0.91X Historical FCF Conversion by Year1 Strong Free Cash Flow throughout the Cycle 31 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 1 We use the non-GAAP measure of FCF, which we define as GAAP net cash flows from operating activities reduced by capex. We believe that FCF is a useful performance measure for management and useful to investors as the basis for comparing our performance with other companies. Our measure of FCF may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies.


 
Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Leverage Ratio 32 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021 Certain of our debt agreements contain covenants that require us to maintain certain coverage ratios. Our Debt/Adjusted EBITDA may not exceed 3.5X Adjusted EBITDA (or 3.75X Adjusted EBITDA after certain material acquisitions) of the prior four quarters. See “Leverage Ratio “ below. YTD 26-Jun-21 Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 192,281 Interest expense 41,398 Income tax expense 52,769 Depreciation and amortization expense 86,372 EBITDA 372,820 Cash restructuring expenses 15,634 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - Impairment of property, plant, and equipment 1,493 Adjusted EBITDA $ 389,947 Debt $ 895,955 Leverage Ratio 2.30 Debt $ 895,955 Cash 199,285 Net Debt 696,670 Leverage Ratio 1.79 ($000s)


 
Summary of Effect of Significant Non-Recurring Items on Reported Results 33 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
Summary of Effect of Significant Non-Recurring Items on Reported Results 34 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
Summary of Effect of Significant Non-Recurring Items on Reported Results 35 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
Summary of Effect of Significant Non-Recurring Items on Reported Results 36 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 
Regulation G Reconciliation of Forecasted GAAP and Adjusted Earnings 37 | Valmont Industries, Inc. | 2Q 2021 Earnings PresentationJuly 22, 2021


 


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