Valmont Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results

OMAHA, Neb., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 second quarter 2018 results.

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Summary


                         GAAP                              Adjusted(1)
                         ----                              ----------

                               6/30/2018         7/1/2017                                 6/30/2018           7/1/2017

                       Q2 2018           Q2 2017           vs. Q2 2017            Q2 2018             Q2 2017             vs. Q2 2017
                       -------           -------           -----------            -------             -------             -----------

    Revenue                     $682,405          $712,737              down 4.3%           $682,405            $712,737              down 4.3%

    Operating Income             $63,670           $78,450             down 18.9%            $70,689             $78,450              down 9.9%
                                 -------           -------              ---------             -------             -------               --------

      Operating Income
       as a % of Net
       Sales                        9.3%            11.0%                                     10.4%              11.0%

    Net Earnings                 $32,960           $45,664             down 27.8%            $44,709             $45,664              down 2.2%
                                 -------           -------              ---------             -------             -------               --------


    Diluted Earnings
     Per Share                     $1.46             $2.01             down 27.4%              $1.98               $2.01              down 1.5%
                                   =====             =====              =========               =====               =====               ========

    Average Shares
     Outstanding                  22,573            22,740                                     22,573              22,740

Second Quarter 2018 Highlights

    --  Higher revenues in the Engineered Support Structures and Coatings
        segments were more than offset by lower sales in the Irrigation and
        Utility Support Structures segments
    --  Late-quarter market headwinds contributed to unfavorable sales
        comparisons in the Irrigation segment
        --  Farmers in North America delayed equipment purchase decisions due to
            increased uncertainty over tariff and trade policies, and a
            meaningful decline in grain prices during the quarter
        --  The truckers' strike in Brazil led to an unexpected, country-wide
            business interruption, which hindered the Company's operations
            during the quarter, contributing to lower international irrigation
            sales and profitability
    --  Unfavorable sales comparisons in the Utility segment were largely due to
        project timing and product mix
        --  Despite lower volumes, price recovery and project mix led to higher
            adjusted operating margins
    --  Repurchased 203,900 shares of Company stock for $29.2 million, at an
        average price of $143.28 per share
    --  Extended the average duration of long-term debt during an attractive
        interest rate environment, reducing interest expense by approximately
        $2.5 million per year
    --  Completed the previously-announced divestiture of the grinding media
        business, (Donhad Pty. Ltd.) on April 30, 2018, generating net cash
        proceeds of $61.0 million

"Our focus on price recovery and maintaining gross profit served us well as we combatted challenging end-market dynamics this quarter," said Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our performance demonstrates our team's agility to quickly respond to rapidly changing market conditions."

Second Quarter 2018 Segment Review

Infrastructure

Engineered Support Structures Segment (37% of Sales)
Poles, towers and components for the global lighting, traffic and wireless communication markets, engineered access systems, integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and highway safety products

Sales of $250.7 million were 5.9% higher than second quarter 2017, 2.5% was attributable to favorable foreign currency translation, with the remainder due to price and organic growth. Sales growth was mostly driven by improved lighting and traffic structures demand in North America and Europe. In the Asia Pacific region, sales decreased, mainly due to significantly lower wireless communication structures demand in China.

Double-digit sales growth of North American lighting and traffic products was driven by increased transportation market demand, and price recovery of higher steel costs. The sales increase was partially offset by lower commercial lighting sales, as actions to fully recover price temporarily impacted demand. In Europe, lighting sales also grew, aided by improving economic conditions across the region, and increased funding for government infrastructure spending.

Continued infrastructure investment in Australia and India led to higher highway safety product sales in those regions.

Sales of North American wireless communication products and components were higher compared to last year, led by demand from carriers and tower companies preparing site development for 5G implementation. A pause in spending by the largest wireless carrier in China resulted in decreased site and tower demand. Access Systems sales rose slightly above last year.

Operating income was $13.0 million or 5.2% of sales ($18.4 million, or 7.3% adjusted(1)) compared to $20.3 million, or 8.6% of sales in 2017. As expected, profitability was impacted by lower volumes due to price recovery actions in certain markets.

Utility Support Structures Segment (29% of Sales)
Steel and concrete structures for global utility transmission, distribution and generation applications, wind and offshore structures, and inspection services

Sales of $197.7 million decreased 6.1% compared to last year, mostly due to lower volumes attributed to a less favorable product mix in North America. Higher steel costs were recovered through increased pricing. Sales volumes of offshore wind structures in Northern Europe were lower than last year, due to a challenging pricing environment.

Operating income was $20.8 million, or 10.5% of sales ($22.3 million, or 11.3% adjusted(1)) compared to $22.4 million or 10.6% of sales last year. Despite lower sales and under- performance in offshore wind, margins improved due to a more favorable project mix compared to 2017.

Coatings Segment (13% of Sales)
Global galvanizing, painting and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products

Global sales of $91.6 million were 14.8% higher than last year, reflecting price recovery of higher zinc costs and improved volumes. Increased broad-based industrial demand across all regions drove sales higher. Sales to other Valmont segments were comparable to last year.

Operating income was $14.9 million, or 16.2% of sales, compared to $12.1 million, or 15.2% of sales in 2017. Higher volumes, pricing to recover zinc cost increases, and improved operating leverage, all contributed to favorable results. Profitability was also aided this quarter by recent implementation of the GalvTrac(TM) management tool, aligning with the Company's strategy to use innovative technology to drive productivity improvements, and operational best practices across its global locations.

Agriculture

Irrigation Segment (24% of Sales)
Agricultural irrigation equipment, parts, services and tubular products, water management solutions, and technology for precision agriculture

Global sales of $162.9 million were 13.5% below last year. In North America, the increased uncertainty of tariff and trade policies late in the quarter pressured grain prices, causing farmers to delay purchase decisions. As expected, project sales in the second quarter of 2017 did not repeat this year, contributing to unfavorable comparisons. Irrigation technology product and service sales were higher, resulting from the Company's strategy to drive adoption of integrated technology offerings, supported by increasing global demand for precision irrigation solutions.

International sales declined from last year, due to smaller project sizes. Sales were further impacted by project movements out of the second quarter. In Brazil, currently the Company's largest international market, the truckers' strike that began in late May disrupted business country-wide. As a result, factory operations were suspended, unfavorably impacting sales for the quarter. Despite robust market demand, longer approvals for government-sponsored financing programs in Brazil delays the timing of orders released for shipment.

Operating income was lower at $27.7 million, or 17.0% of sales, compared to $34.7 million, or 18.4% of sales in 2017. Price increases implemented during the quarter successfully offset inflationary costs. Segment profitability was unfavorably impacted by lower project volumes, and some productivity impacts resulting from the Brazil strike.

Other (1% of Sales)
Manufacture of forged steel grinding media for the mining industry

Sales in grinding media were $4.7 million, and second quarter operating loss was $0.3 million. The divestiture of the grinding media business, (Donhad Pty. Ltd.) was completed on April 30, 2018. Going forward, the Company will no longer report on the "Other" segment.

Operational Transformation Update

As the Company executes on its operational transformation strategy, additional actions were taken during the quarter. These primarily included the consolidation of three Engineered Support Structures' facilities in China to a single location, and completion of the Hazelton, PA factory consolidation in the Utility segment. The resulting pre-tax expenses were $7.0 million, predominately cash.

Through ongoing lean initiatives, assessment of local market conditions, and supply chain optimization efforts, additional opportunities in the Asia Pacific region have been

identified. Anticipated full-year expenses attributed to these combined actions have increased from the $10 million previously communicated, to approximately $20 million ($14 million cash and $6 million non-cash). An annualized payback of 12-18 months is expected on the $14 million of cash expense.

2018 Outlook

The Company's updated 2018 guidance is as follows.


                       2018 Updated Guidance
                       ---------------------

           GAAP Diluted EPS                   $6.12 - $6.22(2)
           ----------------                    ---------------

       Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)                   $7.55 - $7.65
        ----------------------                   -------------

          Revenue Growth(3)                                 4%
           ----------------                                ---

       Operating Profitability
                Growth4                        25 bps
       -----------------------                 ------

            Free Cash Flow                1x Net Earnings
            --------------                ---------------

           ROIC (after tax)                               >10%
           ---------------                                 ---


    (2)Change to GAAP guidance from
     the July 12, 2018 release is
     the result of increased pre-
     tax restructuring expenses and
     minor revisions to the
     accounting for the divestiture
     of the grinding media business.

Mr. Kaniewski stated, "As we consider the outlook for the remainder of the year, we remain very positive on our markets and businesses. The steps we are taking to transform our operational footprint support our strategy to become a market-focused, growth-oriented organization that is well-positioned for the future, and creating shareholder value."

"Turning to our markets, in the Engineered Support Structures segment, we expect favorable revenue and operating profit comparisons, as a result of pricing actions and improved demand in the lighting and traffic business, and the upcoming transition to 5G. We anticipate favorable third quarter comparisons in our Utility segment, supported by current backlogs. Full-year revenue and operating profit should approximate 2017 results. Irrigation segment results are expected to be below last year due to challenging end-market conditions, but as always, international project activity can influence sales. Although Brazil's current political environment and truckers' strike are impacting full-year sales and profitability, market demand remains robust there. Our Coatings segment is expected to perform in line with first half results, tracking with strong industrial demand."

Added Mr. Kaniewski, "We believe our flexible, global footprint enables us to withstand cost impacts resulting from current tariff and trade policies. However, the effect on end-market demand remains dynamic. Additional opportunities to favorably transform our supply chain in the Asia Pacific region have been identified. We believe executing on these initiatives will lower our cost structure, while continuing to provide high service levels to our customers."

An audio discussion of Valmont's second quarter 2018 results will be available live by dialing 1-877-407-6184 or 1-201-389-0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast, at 8:00 a.m. CDT on July 24, 2018, by pointing browsers to this link: Valmont Industries Q2 2018 Earnings Conference Call. A replay is available by accessing the above link, or by telephone at 1-877-660-6853 or 1-201-612-7415, and enter Conference ID 13680596, beginning July 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. CDT through 10:59 p.m. CDT on July 31, 2018. The Company's slide presentation for the call will be simultaneously available on the Investor Relations page at www.valmont.com.

Valmont is a global leader, designing and manufacturing engineered products 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 improves farm productivity while conserving fresh water resources. In addition, Valmont provides coatings services that protect against corrosion and improve the service lives of steel and other metal products.

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, 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.

(1)Please see Reg G reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures at end of the document.


                                                                      VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

                                                                   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                                                     (unaudited)


                                                   Second Quarter                                  Year-to-Date

                                                   13 Weeks Ended                                 26 Weeks Ended
                                                   --------------

                                                      30-Jun-18                                      1-Jul-17             30-Jun-18              1-Jul-17
                                                      ---------                                      --------             ---------              --------

    Net sales                                                      $682,405                                      $712,737             $1,381,089            $1,350,210

    Cost of sales                                                   507,406                                       529,457              1,036,850             1,002,325
                                                                    -------                                       -------              ---------             ---------

              Gross profit                                          174,999                                       183,280                344,239               347,885

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses                                        111,329                                       104,830                216,609               204,779
                                                                    -------                                       -------                -------               -------

              Operating income                                       63,670                                        78,450                127,630               143,106
                                                                     ------                                        ------                -------               -------

    Other income (expense)

         Interest expense                                          (11,791)                                     (10,818)              (22,865)             (22,122)

         Interest income                                              1,446                                           967                  2,713                 1,894

         Loss from divestiture of grinding media
          business (Donhad)                                      (6,084)                                            -               (6,084)                    -

         Other                                                        1,844                                         (192)                   703                   853

                                                                   (14,585)                                     (10,043)              (25,533)             (19,375)
                                                                    -------                                       -------                -------               -------

              Earnings before income
               taxes                                                 49,085                                        68,407                102,097               123,731

    Income tax expense                                               14,405                                        21,085                 26,937                36,448
                                                                     ------                                        ------                 ------                ------

              Net earnings                                           34,680                                        47,322                 75,160                87,283
                                                                     ------                                        ------                 ------                ------

    Less:  Earnings attributable to
     non-controlling interests                                    (1,720)                                      (1,658)               (2,919)              (2,640)
                                                                   ------                                        ------                 ------                ------

              Net earnings attributable to Valmont
               Industries, Inc.                                  $32,960                                       $45,664                $72,241               $84,643
                                                                 =======                                       =======                =======               =======



    Average shares outstanding
     (000's) -Basic                                                  22,438                                        22,517                 22,523                22,494
                                                                     ======                                        ======                 ======                ======

    Earnings per share - Basic                                        $1.47                                         $2.03                  $3.21                 $3.76
                                                                      =====                                         =====                  =====                 =====


    Average shares outstanding (000's)
     -Diluted                                                      22,573                                        22,740                 22,684                22,700
                                                                   ======                                        ======                 ======                ======

    Earnings per share -
     Diluted                                                          $1.46                                         $2.01                  $3.18                 $3.73
                                                                      =====                                         =====                  =====                 =====


    Cash dividends per share                                         $0.375                                        $0.375                 $0.750                $0.750
                                                                     ======                                        ======                 ======                ======


                                                                                                 VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                                         SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

                                                                                                          (Dollars in thousands)

                                                                                                                (unaudited)


                                                                               Second Quarter                                  Year-to-Date

                                                                               13 Weeks Ended                                 26 Weeks Ended
                                                                               --------------                                 --------------

                                                                                  30-Jun-18                                      1-Jul-17                                    30-Jun-18                   1-Jul-17
                                                                                  ---------                                      --------                                    ---------                   --------


    Net sales

         Engineered Support
          Structures                                                                           $250,711                                      $236,803                                      $475,665                   $441,752

         Utility Support Structures                                                             197,719                                       210,604                                       407,581                    410,869

         Coatings                                                                                91,572                                        79,781                                       176,519                    153,249
                                                                                                 ------                                        ------                                       -------                    -------

            Infrastructure products                                                             540,002                                       527,188                                     1,059,765                  1,005,870


         Irrigation                                                                             162,936                                       188,287                                       350,889                    355,511

         Other                                                                                    4,681                                        21,072                                        23,080                     40,666

         Less: Intersegment sales                                                              (25,214)                                     (23,810)                                     (52,645)                  (51,837)
                                                                                                -------                                       -------                                       -------                    -------

              Total                                                                            $682,405                                      $712,737                                    $1,381,089                 $1,350,210
                                                                                               ========                                      ========                                    ==========                 ==========


    Operating Income

         Engineered Support
          Structures                                                                             12,965                                        20,288                                        19,912                     29,752

         Utility Support Structures                                                              20,841                                        22,394                                        44,208                     46,601

         Coatings                                                                                14,868                                        12,108                                        26,735                     21,514
                                                                                                 ------                                        ------                                        ------                     ------

            Infrastructure products                                                              48,674                                        54,790                                        90,855                     97,867


         Irrigation                                                                              27,728                                        34,670                                        61,615                     64,961

         Other                                                                                    (334)                                        1,859                                         (913)                     3,945

        Adjustment to LIFO inventory
         valuation method                                                                     (1,651)                                        (434)                                      (2,732)                   (1,213)

         Corporate                                                                             (10,747)                                     (12,435)                                     (21,195)                  (22,454)
                                                                                                -------                                       -------                                       -------                    -------

              Total                                                                             $63,670                                       $78,450                                      $127,630                   $143,106
                                                                                                =======                                       =======                                      ========                   ========


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


    Engineered Support Structures:This segment consists of the manufacture of engineered metal and composite pole, towers, and components for global lighting, traffic, and wireless communication
     markets, engineered access systems, integrated structure solutions for smart cities, and highway safety products.


    Utility Support Structures:This segment consists of the manufacture of engineered steel and concrete structures for the global utility transmission, distribution, and generation applications, wind
     and offshore structures outside of North America, and inspection services.


    Coatings:This segment consists of global galvanizing, painting and anodizing services.


    Irrigation:This segment consists of the global manufacture of agricultural irrigation equipment, parts and services, tubular products, water management solutions, and technology for precision
     agriculture.


    In addition to these four reportable segments, the Company had other businesses and activities that individually are not more than 10% of consolidated sales, operating income or assets. This
     includes the manufacture of forged steel grinding media and is reported in the "Other" category until its divestiture.


                  VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                            (Dollars in thousands)

                                 (unaudited)


                                                                                            30-Jun-18                          1-Jul-17
                                                                                            ---------                          --------

     ASSETS
     ------

     Current assets:

          Cash and cash equivalents                                                                         $722,588                          $448,222

          Accounts receivable, net                                                                           472,849                           496,962

          Inventories                                                                                        381,971                           382,648

          Prepaid expenses                                                                                   127,843                            43,545

          Refundable and deferred income taxes                                                                 9,841                             4,830


               Total current assets                                                                        1,715,092                         1,376,207

     Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                      492,688                           520,107

     Goodwill and other assets                                                                               571,581                           626,848


                                                                                                        $2,779,361                        $2,523,162
                                                                                                        ==========                        ==========


      LIABILITIES AND
      SHAREHOLDERS'
      EQUITY
     ----------------

     Current liabilities:

          Current installments of long-term
           debt                                                                                                 $863                              $921

          Notes payable to banks                                                                                 271                               376

          Accounts payable                                                                                   193,612                           193,087

          Accrued expenses                                                                                   151,176                           171,191

          Dividend payable                                                                                     8,412                             8,472


               Total current liabilities                                                                     354,334                           374,047

      Long-term debt,
      excluding current
      installments                                                    988,520                                          754,436

     Other long-term liabilities                                                                             286,683                           292,233

     Shareholders' equity                                                                                  1,149,824                         1,102,446


                                                                                                        $2,779,361                        $2,523,162
                                                                                                        ==========                        ==========


                                                        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                     (Dollars in thousands) and unaudited

                                                                                               YTD                               YTD

     Cash flows from operating activities                                                     30-Jun-18                          1-Jul-17
     ------------------------------------                                                     ---------                          --------

        Net Earnings                                                                                         $75,160                           $87,283

        Depreciation and amortization                                                                         41,657                            41,754

        Loss from
         divestiture of
         grinding media
         business                                                       6,084                                                -

        Contribution to
         defined benefit
         pension plan                                                   (731)                                        (25,379)

        Change in working capital                                                                           (73,192)                         (64,304)

        Other                                                                                                  4,680                            16,376

             Net cash flows
              from operating
              activities                                               53,658                                           55,730



     Cash flows from investing activities
     ------------------------------------

        Purchase of property, plant, and
         equipment                                                                                          (31,816)                         (26,183)

        Proceeds from sale of assets                                                                          64,393                                 -

        Acquisitions                                                                                         (9,300)                                -

        Other                                                                                                    783                             3,546

             Net cash flows from investing
              activities                                                                                      24,060                          (22,637)



     Cash flows from financing activities
     ------------------------------------

        Proceeds from long-term borrowings                                                                   237,641                                 -

        Net borrowings on
         short and long-
         term agreements                                                  130                                            (803)

        Purchase of treasury shares                                                                         (43,999)                                -

        Purchase of noncontrolling interest                                                                  (5,510)                                -

        Dividends paid                                                                                      (17,003)                         (16,913)

        Other                                                                                                (6,194)                            4,223

             Net cash flows
              from financing
              activities                                              165,065                                         (13,493)


      Effect of exchange
      rates on cash and
      cash equivalents                                               (13,000)                                           16,106

      Net change in cash and cash
      equivalents                                                                                            229,783                            35,706

      Cash and cash
      equivalents -
      beginning of year                                               492,805                                          412,516

      Cash and cash equivalents -end of
      period                                                                                                $722,588                          $448,222


                                                                                                                                              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 on (a) diluted earnings per share of (1) restructuring costs related to the plan announced in February 2018 and (2) the loss from divestiture of its grinding media business, (b) operating income of restructuring costs and the divestiture
     of grinding media business, and (c) segment operating income of restructuring costs. 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.


                                                                         13 Weeks                                                 Diluted                                                 26 Weeks                                                   Diluted
                                                                      Ended June 30,                                            earnings per                                           Ended June 30,                                              earnings per
                                                                                             2018                                   share                                                                      2018                                     share
                                                                                             ----                                   -----                                                                      ----                                     -----

    Net earnings attributable to
     Valmont Industries, Inc. -as
     reported                                                                             $32,960                                                    $1.46                                                   $72,241                                                        $3.18


    Restructuring expenses - pre-tax                                                        7,019                                                     0.31                                                    11,419                                                         0.50


    Loss from divestiture of grinding
     media business, pre-tax                                                                6,084                                                     0.27                                                     6,084                                                         0.27
                                                                                            -----                                                     ----                                                     -----                                                         ----


    Total Adjustments                                                                      13,103                                                     0.58                                                    17,503                                                         0.77


    Tax effect of adjustments *                                                           (1,354)                                                  (0.06)                                                  (2,429)                                                      (0.11)


    Net earnings attributable to
     Valmont Industries, Inc. -
     Adjusted                                                                             $44,709                                                    $1.98                                                   $87,315                                                        $3.84
                                                                                          =======                                                    =====                                                   =======                                                        =====

    Average shares outstanding (000's)
     -Diluted                                                                                                                                      22,573                                                                                                                22,684

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

    Operating Income Reconciliation                                      13 Weeks                                                 13 Weeks                                                26 Weeks                                                   26 Weeks
                                                                      Ended June 30,                                           Ended July 1,                                           Ended June 30,                                             Ended July 1,
                                                                                             2018                                                     2017                                                      2018                                                         2017
    ---                                                                                      ----                                                     ----                                                      ----                                                         ----

    Operating income - as reported                                                        $63,670                                                  $78,450                                                  $127,630                                                     $143,106


    Restructuring expenses                                                                  7,019                                                        -                                                   11,419                                                            -
                                                                                            -----                                                      ---                                                   ------                                                          ---


    Adjusted Operating Income                                                              70,689                                                   78,450                                                   139,049                                                      143,106
                                                                                           ------                                                   ------                                                   -------                                                      -------


    Operating loss/(income) from
     divested grinding media business                                                         334                                                  (1,859)                                                      913                                                      (3,945)
                                                                                              ---                                                   ------                                                       ---                                                       ------


    Adjusted Operating Income, from
     ongoing operations                                                                   $71,023                                                  $76,591                                                  $139,962                                                     $139,161
                                                                                          -------                                                  -------                                                  --------                                                     --------


    Net Sales - as reported                                                              $682,405                                                 $712,737                                                $1,381,089                                                   $1,350,210

    Net sales from divested grinding
     media business                                                                       (4,681)                                                (21,072)                                                 (23,080)                                                    (40,666)
                                                                                           ------                                                  -------                                                   -------                                                      -------


    Adjusted Net Sales                                                                   $677,724                                                 $691,665                                                $1,358,009                                                   $1,309,544
                                                                                         --------                                                 --------                                                ----------                                                   ----------


    Operating Income as a % of Sales                                                         9.3%                                                   11.0%                                                     9.2%                                                       10.6%

    Adjusted operating income from
     ongoing operations, as a % of
     Adjusted Sales                                                                         10.5%                                                   11.1%                                                    10.3%                                                       10.6%
                                                                                             ====                                                     ====                                                      ====                                                         ====


                                                              For the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2018
                                                              ------------------------------------------

    Segment Operating Income
     Reconciliation                                                     Engineered                                            Utility Support                                             Coatings                                                  Irrigation                                  Other/ Corporate
                                                                      Infrastructure                                             Structures
                                                                         Products
    ---                                                                  --------


    Operating income - as reported                                                        $12,965                                                  $20,841                                                   $14,868                                                      $27,728                                $(12,732)


    Restructuring expenses                                                                  5,419                                                    1,474                                                         -                                                           -                                     126


    Adjusted Operating Income                                                             $18,384                                                  $22,315                                                   $14,868                                                      $27,728                                $(12,606)
                                                                                          =======                                                  =======                                                   =======                                                      =======                                 ========


    Net sales                                                                             250,711                                                  197,719                                                    91,572                                                      162,936


    Operating Income as a % of Sales                                                         5.2%                                                   10.5%                                                    16.2%                                                       17.0%                                      NM


    Adjusted Operating Income as a %
     of Sales                                                                                7.3%                                                   11.3%                                                    16.2%                                                       17.0%                                      NM
    --------------------------------                                                          ---                                                     ----                                                      ----                                                         ----                                      ---


                                                              For the Second Quarter Ended July 1, 2017
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    Operating income - as reported                                                        $20,288                                                  $22,394                                                   $12,108                                                      $34,670                                $(11,010)


    Net sales                                                                             236,803                                                  210,604                                                    79,781                                                      188,287


    Operating Income as a % of Sales                                                         8.6%                                                   10.6%                                                    15.2%                                                       18.4%                                      NM
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                                                                           VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                         SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON ESTIMATED 2018 RESULTS

                                                                                  REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

                                                                        (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 (1) restructuring costs related to the plan announced
     in February 2018, (2) preliminary loss from the divestiture of the grinding media business, which occurred on April 30, 2018 and (3) certain refinancing
     expenses associated with redemption of bonds completed in the third quarter of 2018.  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 as non-recurring
     transactions were or expected to be recognized in 2018.


    Reconciliation of Range of
     Net Earnings -Full Year
     2018                                                      Low End                                          High End                                       Adjustments
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    Estimated net earnings -
     GAAP                                                                   $138,666                                           $140,866


    Estimated restructuring
     expense, pre-tax                                                                                                                                                        20,000


    Loss from divestiture of grinding media,  pre-tax                                                                                                                       6,084


    Redemption of long-term debt expenses, pre-tax                                                                                                                         14,750
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    Total pre-tax adjustments                                                                                                                                                40,834


    Estimated tax benefit from
     above expenses*                                                                                                                                                        (8,500)
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    Total Adjustments, after-
     tax                                                                                                                                                                    $32,334


    Estimated net earnings -
     Adjusted                                                               $171,000                                           $173,200


    Diluted Earnings Per Share
     Range -GAAP                                                               $6.12                                              $6.22

    Diluted Earnings Per Share
     Range -Adjusted                                                           $7.55                                              $7.65


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

(1)Please see Reg G reconciliation of GAAP operating income, net earnings and EPS to Adjusted figures at end of document
(3)Excludes any potential acquisitions, and grinding media, (Donhad) revenue in both 2018 and 2017
(4)Excludes $20 million of pre-tax 2018 restructuring expenses

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