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VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



Form 10-Q

(Mark One)    

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 26, 2011

Or

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                             to                              

Commission file number 1-31429

Valmont Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  47-0351813
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

One Valmont Plaza,
Omaha, Nebraska
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

68154-5215
(Zip Code)

402-963-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)



        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý    No o

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26,414,248
Outstanding shares of common stock as of April 19, 2011


VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 
   
  Page No.  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

       

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2011 and March 27, 2010

    3  

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 26, 2011 and December 25, 2010

    4  

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2011 and March 27, 2010

    5  

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2011 and March 27, 2010

    6  

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

    7-20  

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

    21-28  

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

    28  

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

    29  


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

    30  

Item 5.

 

Other Information

    30  

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

    31  

Signatures

    32  

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended  
 
  March 26, 2011   March 27, 2010  

Product sales

  $ 501,168   $ 339,820  

Services sales

    66,781     27,582  
           
 

Net sales

    567,949     367,402  

Product cost of sales

    385,000     248,643  

Services cost of sales

    46,456     18,029  
           
 

Total cost of sales

    431,456     266,672  
           
 

Gross profit

    136,493     100,730  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    91,192     69,080  
           
 

Operating income

    45,301     31,650  
           

Other income (expenses):

             
 

Interest expense

    (8,271 )   (5,962 )
 

Interest income

    1,787     356  
 

Other

    390     (77 )
           

    (6,094 )   (5,683 )
           

Earnings before income taxes and equity in earnings of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    39,207     25,967  
           

Income tax expense:

             
 

Current

    12,504     6,706  
 

Deferred

    784     2,740  
           

    13,288     9,446  
           

Earnings before equity in earnings of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    25,919     16,521  

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    954     114  
           
 

Net earnings

    26,873     16,635  
           

Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (1,264 )   (172 )
           
 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

  $ 25,609   $ 16,463  
           

Earnings per share attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.—Basic

  $ 0.98   $ 0.63  
           

Earnings per share attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.—Diluted

  $ 0.97   $ 0.62  
           

Cash dividends per share

  $ 0.165   $ 0.15  
           

Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding—
Basic (000 omitted)

    26,271     26,031  
           

Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding—
Diluted (000 omitted)

    26,537     26,419  
           

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 
  March 26,
2011
  December 25,
2010
 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 358,271   $ 346,904  
 

Receivables, net

    425,853     410,566  
 

Inventories

    323,964     280,223  
 

Prepaid expenses

    29,438     23,806  
 

Refundable and deferred income taxes

    30,858     32,727  
           
     

Total current assets

    1,168,384     1,094,226  
           

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

    887,056     865,287  
 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    444,097     425,678  
           
     

Net property, plant and equipment

    442,959     439,609  
           

Goodwill

    322,831     314,847  

Other intangible assets, net

    187,530     185,535  

Other assets

    57,839     56,526  
           
     

Total assets

  $ 2,179,543   $ 2,090,743  
           

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             
 

Current installments of long-term debt

  $ 272   $ 238  
 

Notes payable to banks

    9,911     8,824  
 

Accounts payable

    206,768     179,814  
 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

    56,172     75,981  
 

Accrued expenses

    81,417     77,705  
 

Dividends payable

    4,358     4,352  
           
     

Total current liabilities

    358,898     346,914  
           

Deferred income taxes

    93,485     89,922  

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

    484,548     468,596  

Defined benefit pension liability

    110,900     104,171  

Deferred compensation

    30,469     23,300  

Other noncurrent liabilities

    47,786     47,713  

Shareholders' equity:

             
 

Preferred stock
Authorized 500,000 shares; none issued

         
 

Common stock of $1 par value
Authorized 75,000,000 shares; 27,900,000 issued

    27,900     27,900  
 

Retained earnings

    868,396     850,269  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    85,149     63,645  
 

Treasury stock

    (25,465 )   (25,922 )
           
     

Total Valmont Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity

    955,980     915,892  
           
 

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

    97,477     94,235  
           
     

Total shareholders'equity

    1,053,457     1,010,127  
           
     

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 2,179,543   $ 2,090,743  
           

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended  
 
  March 26, 2011   March 27, 2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

             
 

Net earnings

  $ 26,873   $ 16,635  
 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow from operations:

             
   

Depreciation and amortization

    17,165     11,209  
   

Stock-based compensation

    1,312     1,599  
   

Defined benefit pension plan expense

    1,497      
   

Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment

    67     64  
   

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    (954 )   (114 )
   

Deferred income taxes

    784     2,740  
   

Other

        20  
   

Changes in assets and liabilities (net of the effects from acquisitions):

             
     

Receivables

    (9,850 )   (345 )
     

Inventories

    (40,044 )   (2,796 )
     

Prepaid expenses

    (4,746 )   1,463  
     

Accounts payable

    22,952     (2,131 )
     

Accrued expenses

    (11,451 )   (10,748 )
     

Other noncurrent liabilities

    (1,490 )   (160 )
     

Income taxes payable/refundable

    3,572     1,832  
           
       

Net cash flows from operating activities

    5,687     19,268  
           

Cash flows from investing activities:

             
 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

    (12,609 )   (4,555 )
 

Proceeds from sale of assets

    99     96  
 

Acquisitions

        (7,460 )
 

Cash restricted for acquisitions

        (264,000 )
 

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

        (295 )
 

Other, net

    999     2,547  
           
       

Net cash flows from investing activities

    (11,511 )   (273,667 )
           

Cash flows from financing activities:

             
 

Net payments under short-term agreements

    816     (1,458 )
 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

    23,000     191,000  
 

Principal payments on long-term obligations

    (7,040 )   (39 )
 

Dividends paid

    (4,358 )   (3,944 )
 

Proceeds from exercises under stock plans

    15,993     1,803  
 

Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises

    2,659     1,010  
 

Purchase of treasury shares

    (4,802 )   (877 )
 

Purchase of common treasury shares—stock plan exercises

    (18,153 )   (1,595 )
           
       

Net cash flows from financing activities

    8,115     185,900  
           

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    9,076     (2,300 )
           

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    11,367     (70,799 )

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of year

    346,904     180,786  
           

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

  $ 358,271   $ 109,987  
           

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 
  Common
stock
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Retained
earnings
  Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
(loss)
  Treasury
stock
  Noncontrolling
interest in
consolidated
subsidiaries
  Total
shareholders'
equity
 

Balance at December 26, 2009

  $ 27,900   $   $ 767,398   $ 16,953   $ (25,990 ) $ 22,046   $ 808,307  

Comprehensive income:

                                           
 

Net earnings

            16,463             172     16,635  
 

Currency translation adjustment

                (6,615 )       (263 )   (6,878 )
                                           
   

Total comprehensive income

                            9,757  

Cash dividends ($0.15 per share)

            (3,947 )               (3,947 )

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

                        (295 )   (295 )

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

        (1,875 )               (1,520 )   (3,395 )

Purchase of 12,351 treasury shares

                    (877 )       (877 )

Stock plan exercises; 44,088 shares issued

        (733 )   500         2,036         1,803  

Stock plan exercises; 22,317 shares purchased

                    (1,595 )       (1,595 )

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

        1,010                     1,010  

Stock option expense

          1,228                     1,228  

Stock awards; 9,088 shares issued

        370             650         1,020  
                               

Balance at March 27, 2010

  $ 27,900   $   $ 780,414   $ 10,338   $ (25,776 ) $ 20,140   $ 813,016  
                               

Balance at December 25, 2010

  $ 27,900   $   $ 850,269   $ 63,645   $ (25,922 ) $ 94,235   $ 1,010,127  

Comprehensive income:

                                           
 

Net earnings

            25,609             1,264     26,873  
 

Currency translation adjustment

                21,504         1,978     23,482  
                                           
   

Total comprehensive income

                            50,355  

Cash dividends ($0.165 per share)

            (4,358 )               (4,358 )

Purchase of 53,847 treasury shares

                    (4,802 )       (4,802 )

Stock plan exercises; 253,133 shares issued

        (3,971 )   (3,124 )       23,088         15,993  

Stock plan exercises; 165,735 shares purchased

                    (18,153 )       (18,153 )

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

        2,659                     2,659  

Stock option expense

        1,252                     1,252  

Stock awards; 2,992 shares issued

        60             324         384  
                               

Balance at March 26, 2011

  $ 27,900   $   $ 868,396   $ 85,149   $ (25,465 ) $ 97,477   $ 1,053,457  
                               

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

        The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 26, 2011, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Shareholders' Equity for the thirteen week periods ended March 26, 2011 and March 27, 2010 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) have been made to present fairly the financial statements as of March 26, 2011 and for all periods presented.

        Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in these interim financial statements are the same as those followed in the financial statements for the year ended December 25, 2010. The results of operations for the period ended March 26, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

    Inventories

        At March 26, 2011, approximately 36% of inventory is valued at the lower of cost, determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. All other inventory is valued at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or market. Finished goods and manufactured goods inventories include the costs of acquired raw materials and related factory labor and overhead charges required to convert raw materials to manufactured and finished goods. The excess of replacement cost of inventories over the LIFO value was approximately $53,000 and $42,500 at March 26, 2011 and December 25, 2010, respectively.

        Inventories consisted of the following:

 
  March 26,
2011
  December 25,
2010
 

Raw materials and purchased parts

  $ 161,014   $ 133,380  

Work-in-process

    26,239     25,891  

Finished goods and manufactured goods

    189,745     163,511  
           

Subtotal

    376,998     322,782  

LIFO reserve

    53,034     42,559  
           

Net inventory

  $ 323,964   $ 280,223  
           

    Stock Plans

        The Company maintains stock-based compensation plans approved by the shareholders, which provide that the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors may grant incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, non-vested stock awards and bonuses of common stock. At March 26, 2011, 861,332 shares of common stock remained available for issuance under the plans. Shares and options issued and available are subject to changes in capitalization. The

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Company's policy is to issue shares upon stock option exercises from treasury shares held by the Company.

        Under the plans, the exercise price of each option equals the market price at the date of the grant. Options vest beginning on the first anniversary of the grant in equal amounts over three to six years or on the fifth anniversary of the grant. Expiration of grants is from six to ten years from the date of grant. The Company recorded $1,252 and $1,228 of compensation expense (included in selling, general and administrative expenses) in the quarters ended March 26, 2011 and March 27, 2010, respectively, related to stock options. The associated tax benefits recorded were $482 and $472, respectively.

    Fair Value

        The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820") which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of ASC 820 apply to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. As defined in ASC 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

        ASC 820 establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Inputs refers broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

    Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

    Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

    Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

        The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

        Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

        Trading Securities: The assets and liabilities recorded for the investments held in the Valmont Deferred Compensation Plan represent mutual funds, invested in debt and equity securities, classified as trading securities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 320, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, considering the employee's ability to change investment

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


allocation of their deferred compensation at any time. Quoted market prices are available for these securities in an active market and therefore categorized as a Level 1 input.

 
   
  Fair Value Measurement Using:  
 
  Carrying Value
March 26,
2011
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

                         
 

Trading Securities

  $ 19,203   $ 19,203   $   $  

 

 
   
  Fair Value Measurement Using:  
 
  Carrying Value
December 25,
2010
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets:

                         
 

Trading Securities

  $ 18,433   $ 18,433   $   $  

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        Results of operations for foreign subsidiaries are translated using the average exchange rates during the period. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet dates. "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" consisted of the following at March 26, 2011 and December 25, 2010:

 
  March 26, 2011   December 25, 2010  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  $ 54,786   $ 34,693  

Actuarial gain in defined benefit pension plan

    30,363     28,952  
           

Balance, end of period

  $ 85,149   $ 63,645  
           

2. Acquisition of Delta plc

        On May 12, 2010, the Company acquired Delta, plc. ("Delta") a public limited company incorporated in Great Britain, and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DLTA). The price paid per share was 185 pence in cash for each Delta share, or £284,463, or $436,736 based on the contracted average exchange rate of $1.5353 / £. Delta has manufacturing operations employing over 2,500 people in Australia, Asia, South Africa and the United States. Delta's businesses include engineered steel products, galvanizing services and manganese materials.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

2. Acquisition of Delta plc (Continued)

        The Company's pro forma results of operations for the quarter ended March 27, 2010, assuming that the acquisition occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2010 were as follows:

 
  Thirteen weeks
Ended
March 27, 2010
 

Net sales

  $ 495,840  

Net earnings

    20,037  

Earnings per share—diluted

  $ 0.76  

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

        The Company's annual impairment testing of goodwill and intangible assets was performed during the third quarter of 2010. As a result of that testing, it was determined the goodwill and other intangible assets on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were not impaired. The Company continues to monitor changes in the global economy and its reporting units that could impact future operating results of its reporting units and related components.

    Amortized Intangible Assets

        The components of amortized intangible assets at March 26, 2011 and December 25, 2010 were as follows:

 
  As of March 26, 2011    
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Weighted
Average
Life

Customer Relationships

  $ 159,293   $ 41,346   13 years

Proprietary Software & Database

    2,609     2,603   6 years

Patents & Proprietary Technology

    9,781     2,775   8 years

Non-compete Agreements

    1,698     1,122   6 years
             

  $ 173,381   $ 47,846    
             

 

 
  As of December 25, 2010    
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Weighted
Average
Life

Customer Relationships

  $ 155,664   $ 37,932   13 years

Proprietary Software & Database

    2,609     2,568   6 years

Patents & Proprietary Technology

    9,486     2,336   8 years

Non-compete Agreements

    1,674     1,054   6 years
             

  $ 169,433   $ 43,890    
             

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Continued)

        Amortization expense for intangible assets during the first quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $3,532 and $2,040, respectively. Estimated amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets is as follows:

 
  Estimated
Amortization
Expense
 

2011

  $ 14,262  

2012

    14,254  

2013

    13,359  

2014

    12,938  

2015

    12,050  

        The useful lives assigned to finite-lived intangible assets included consideration of factors such as the Company's past and expected experience related to customer retention rates, the remaining legal or contractual life of the underlying arrangement that resulted in the recognition of the intangible asset and the Company's expected use of the intangible asset.

        Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. The carrying values of trade names at March 26, 2011 and December 25, 2010 were as follows:

 
  March 26,
2011
  December 25,
2010
 

Webforge

  $ 17,409   $ 16,478  

Newmark

    11,111     11,111  

Ingal EPS/ Ingal Civil Products

    9,231     8,795  

Donhad

    6,964     6,635  

PiRod

    4,750     4,750  

Industrial Galvanizers

    4,858     4,632  

Other

    7,672     7,591  
           

  $ 61,995   $ 59,992  
           

        The Company's trade names were tested for impairment separately from goodwill in the third quarter of 2010. The values of the trade names were determined using the relief-from-royalty method. Based on this evaluation, the Company determined that its trade names were not impaired.

        In its determination of these intangible assets as indefinite-lived, the Company considered such factors as its expected future use of the intangible asset, legal, regulatory, technological and competitive factors that may impact the useful life or value of the intangible asset and the expected costs to maintain the value of the intangible asset. The Company expects that these intangible assets will maintain their value indefinitely. Accordingly, these assets are not amortized.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Continued)

        The carrying amount of goodwill as of March 26, 2011 was as follows:

 
  Engineered
Support
Structures
Segment
  Utility
Support
Structures
Segment
  Coatings
Segment
  Irrigation
Segment
  Other   Total  

Balance December 25, 2010

  $ 152,062   $ 77,141   $ 64,868   $ 2,064   $ 18,712   $ 314,847  

Foreign currency translation

    5,647         1,556         781     7,984  
                           

Balance March 26, 2011

  $ 157,709   $ 77,141   $ 66,424   $ 2,064   $ 19,493   $ 322,831  
                           

4. Cash Flows

        The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash payments for interest and income taxes (net of refunds) for the thirteen weeks ended were as follows:

 
  March 26,
2011
  March 27,
2010
 

Interest

  $ 366   $ 2,856  

Income taxes

    5,296     3,833  

5. Earnings Per Share

        The following table reconciles Basic and Diluted earnings per share (EPS):

 
  Basic EPS   Dilutive Effect of
Stock Options
  Diluted EPS  

Thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2011:

                   
 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

  $ 25,609       $ 25,609  
 

Shares outstanding

    26,271     266     26,537  
 

Per share amount

  $ 0.98   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.97  

Thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010:

                   
 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

  $ 16,463       $ 16,463  
 

Shares outstanding

    26,031     388     26,419  
 

Per share amount

  $ 0.63   $ (0.01 ) $ 0.62  

        At March 26, 2011 there were 8,962 shares of outstanding stock options with exercise prices exceeding the market price of common stock that were therefore excluded from the computation of fully diluted shares earnings per share for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2011. At March 27, 2010 there were 44,767 of outstanding stock options with exercise prices exceeding the market price of common stock that were therefore excluded from the computation of fully diluted shares earnings per share for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2010.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

6. Business Segments

        The Company aggregates its operating segments into four reportable segments. Aggregation is based on similarity of operating segments as to economic characteristics, products, production processes, types or classes of customer and the methods of distribution. Net corporate expense is net of certain service-related expenses that are allocated to business units generally on the basis of employee headcounts and sales dollars.

        Reportable segments are as follows:

        ENGINEERED INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS:    This segment consists of the manufacture of engineered metal structures and components for the global lighting and traffic, wireless communication, roadway safety and access systems applications;

        UTILITY SUPPORT STRUCTURES:    This segment consists of the manufacture of engineered steel and concrete structures for the global utility industry;

        COATINGS:    This segment consists of galvanizing, anodizing and powder coating services on a global basis; and

        IRRIGATION:    This segment consists of the manufacture of agricultural irrigation equipment and related parts and services for the global agricultural industry.

        In addition to these four reportable segments, the Company has other businesses and activities that individually are not more than 10% of consolidated sales. These include the manufacture of forged steel grinding media for the mining industry, tubular products for industrial customers, the electrolytic manganese dioxide for disposable batteries and the distribution of industrial fasteners and are reported in the "Other" category.

        In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company reorganized its segment reporting structure to reflect the management structure as a result of the acquisition of Delta plc. The main business units of Delta are organized as follows in the reportable segment structure:

        It was not necessary to reclassify fiscal 2010 to conform to the fiscal 2011 presentation as Delta plc was acquired on May 12, 2010 which was subsequent to the Company's first quarter end for fiscal 2010.

        The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1. The Company evaluates the performance of its business segments based upon operating income and invested capital. The Company does not allocate interest expense, non-operating income and deductions, or income taxes to its business segments.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

6. Business Segments (Continued)

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended  
 
  March 26,
2011
  March 27,
2010
 

Sales:

             
 

Engineered Infrastructure Products segment:

             
   

Lighting, Traffic, and Roadway Products

  $ 117,311   $ 88,111  
   

Communication Products

    20,423     18,895  
   

Access Systems

    31,196     0  
           
     

Engineered Infrastructure Products segment

    168,930     107,006  
 

Utility Support Structures segment:

             
   

Steel

    109,898     99,073  
   

Concrete

    15,749     14,155  
           
     

Utility Support Structures segment

    125,647     113,228  
 

Coatings segment

    73,450     27,930  
 

Irrigation segment

    151,048     108,639  
 

Other

    73,986     22,289  
           
   

Total

    593,061     379,092  

Intersegment Sales:

             
 

Engineered Infrastructure Products

    5,944     1,102  
 

Utility Support Structures

    308     299  
 

Coatings

    11,505     5,764  
 

Irrigation

    3     3  
 

Other

    7,352     4,522  
           
   

Total

    25,112     11,690  

Net Sales:

             
 

Engineered Infrastructure Products segment

    162,986     105,904  
 

Utility Support Structures segment

    125,339     112,929  
 

Coatings segment

    61,945     22,166  
 

Irrigation segment

    151,045     108,636  
 

Other

    66,634     17,767  
           
   

Total

  $ 567,949   $ 367,402  
           

Operating Income (Loss):

             
 

Engineered Infrastructure Products segment

  $ 2,203   $ 2,611  
 

Utility Support Structures segment

    13,499     14,706  
 

Coatings segment

    10,292     4,532  
 

Irrigation segment

    23,894     15,398  
 

Other

    8,914     4,264  
 

Net corporate expense

    (13,501 )   (9,861 )
           
   

Total

  $ 45,301   $ 31,650  
           

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information

        On April 8, 2010, the Company issued $300,000 of senior unsecured notes at a coupon rate of 6.625% per annum. The notes are guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally by certain of the Company's current and future direct and indirect domestic and foreign subsidiaries (collectively the "Guarantors"), excluding its other current domestic and foreign subsidiaries which do not guarantee the debt (collectively referred to as the "Non-Guarantors"). All Guarantors are owned 100% by the Company.

        On May 4, 2004, the Company completed a $150,000 offering of 67/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. The Notes are guaranteed, jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally, on a senior subordinated basis by the Guarantors.

        Condensed consolidated financial information for the Company ("Parent"), the Guarantor subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor subsidiaries is as follows:

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 26, 2011

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

Net sales

  $ 262,646   $ 73,841   $ 270,069   $ (38,607 ) $ 567,949  

Cost of sales

    198,303     58,306     213,385     (38,538 )   431,456  
                       
 

Gross profit

    64,343     15,535     56,684     (69 )   136,493  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    37,109     10,751     43,332         91,192  
                       
 

Operating income

    27,234     4,784     13,352     (69 )   45,301  
                       

Other income (expenses):

                               
 

Interest expense

    (8,189 )       (82 )       (8,271 )
 

Interest income

    5         1,782         1,787  
 

Other

    371     11     8         390  
                       

    (7,813 )   11     1,708         (6,094 )
                       

Earnings before income taxes and equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    19,421     4,795     15,060     (69 )   39,207  
                       

Income tax expense (benefit):

                               
 

Current

    6,489     2,104     3,911         12,504  
 

Deferred

    60     (261 )   985         784  
                       

    6,549     1,843     4,896         13,288  
                       

Earnings before equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    12,872     2,952     10,164     (69 )   25,919  

Equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    12,737     6,367     886     (19,036 )   954  
                       

Net Earnings

    25,609     9,319     11,050     (19,105 )   26,873  

Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

            (1,264 )       (1,264 )
                       
 

Net Earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

  $ 25,609   $ 9,319   $ 9,786   $ (19,105 ) $ 25,609  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 27, 2010

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

Net sales

  $ 199,088   $ 64,464   $ 131,492   $ (27,642 ) $ 367,402  

Cost of sales

    147,273     48,929     98,543     (28,073 )   266,672  
                       
 

Gross profit

    51,815     15,535     32,949     431     100,730  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    35,692     11,433     21,955         69,080  
                       
 

Operating income

    16,123     4,102     10,994     431     31,650  
                       

Other income (expenses):

                               
 

Interest expense

    (5,754 )       (208 )       (5,962 )
 

Interest income

    11         345         356  
 

Other

    158     25     (260 )       (77 )
                       

    (5,585 )   25     (123 )       (5,683 )
                       

Earnings before income taxes and equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    10,538     4,127     10,871     431     25,967  
                       

Income tax expense (benefit):

                               
 

Current

    2,803     1,594     2,309         6,706  
 

Deferred

    1,585     (29 )   1,184         2,740  
                       

    4,388     1,565     3,493         9,446  
                       

Earnings before equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    6,150     2,562     7,378     431     16,521  

Equity in earnings/(losses) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    10,313             (10,199 )   114  
                       

Net Earnings

    16,463     2,562     7,378     (9,768 )   16,635  

Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

            (172 )       (172 )
                       
 

Net Earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

  $ 16,463   $ 2,562   $ 7,206   $ (9,768 ) $ 16,463  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 26, 2011

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

ASSETS

                               

Current assets:

                               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 15,380   $ 1,181   $ 341,710       $ 358,271  
 

Receivables, net

    129,932     36,724     259,197         425,853  
 

Inventories

    83,256     37,305     203,403         323,964  
 

Prepaid expenses

    4,079     1,009     24,350         29,438  
 

Refundable and deferred income taxes

    13,574     3,173     14,111         30,858  
                       
   

Total current assets

    246,221     79,392     842,771         1,168,384  
                       

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

    414,599     102,084     370,373         887,056  
 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    273,942     51,966     118,189         444,097  
                       
   

Net property, plant and equipment

    140,657     50,118     252,184         442,959  
                       

Goodwill

    20,108     107,542     195,181         322,831  

Other intangible assets

    782     66,809     119,939         187,530  

Investment in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts

    1,170,254     603,744     9,079     (1,783,077 )    

Other assets

    30,130         27,709         57,839  
                       
   

Total assets

  $ 1,608,152   $ 907,605   $ 1,446,863     (1,783,077 ) $ 2,179,543  
                       

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                               

Current liabilities:

                               
 

Current installments of long-term debt

  $ 187       $ 85       $ 272  
 

Notes payable to banks

            9,911         9,911  
 

Accounts payable

    58,154     15,470     133,144         206,768  
 

Accrued expenses

    58,461     8,376     70,752         137,589  
 

Dividends payable

    4,358                 4,358  
                       
   

Total current liabilities

    121,160     23,846     213,892         358,898  
                       

Deferred income taxes

    18,259     25,320     49,906         93,485  

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

    483,511         1,037         484,548  

Other noncurrent liabilities

    29,242         159,913         189,155  

Commitments and contingencies

                               

Shareholders' equity:

                               
 

Common stock of $1 par value

    27,900     457,950     2,582     (460,532 )   27,900  
 

Additional paid-in capital

        181,542     156,188     (337,730 )    
 

Retained earnings

    868,396     218,947     680,719     (899,666 )   868,396  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    85,149         85,149     (85,149 )   85,149  
 

Treasury stock

    (25,465 )               (25,465 )
                       
   

Total Valmont Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity

    955,980     858,439     924,638     (1,783,077 )   955,980  
                       

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

            97,477         97,477  
                       
 

Total shareholders' equity

    955,980     858,439     1,022,115     (1,783,077 )   1,053,457  
                       
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 1,608,152   $ 907,605   $ 1,446,863   $ (1,783,077 ) $ 2,179,543  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 25, 2010

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

ASSETS

                               

Current assets:

                               
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 8,015   $ 619   $ 338,270   $   $ 346,904  
 

Receivables, net

    106,181     50,663     253,722         410,566  
 

Inventories

    63,887     32,030     184,306         280,223  
 

Prepaid expenses

    3,478     920     19,408         23,806  
 

Refundable and deferred income taxes

    14,978     2,597     15,152         32,727  
                       
   

Total current assets

    196,539     86,829     810,858         1,094,226  
                       

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

    413,149     98,019     354,119         865,287  
 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    269,831     50,406     105,441         425,678  
                       
   

Net property, plant and equipment

    143,318     47,613     248,678         439,609  
                       

Goodwill

    20,108     107,542     187,197         314,847  

Other intangible assets

    823     68,310     116,402         185,535  

Investment in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts

    1,146,364     587,231     30,017     (1,742,468 )   21,144  

Other assets

    24,426         10,956         35,382  
                       
   

Total assets

  $ 1,531,578   $ 897,525   $ 1,404,108   $ (1,742,468 ) $ 2,090,743  
                       

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                               

Current liabilities:

                               
 

Current installments of long-term debt

  $ 187   $   $ 51   $   $ 238  
 

Notes payable to banks

            8,824         8,824  
 

Accounts payable

    45,854     15,254     118,706         179,814  
 

Accrued expenses

    54,368     8,147     91,171         153,686  
 

Dividends payable

    4,352                 4,352  
                       
   

Total current liabilities

    104,761     23,401     218,752         346,914  
                       

Deferred income taxes

    16,083     25,004     48,835         89,922  

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

    467,511         1,085         468,596  

Other noncurrent liabilities

    27,331         147,853         175,184  

Commitments and contingencies

                               

Shareholders' equity:

                               
 

Common stock of $1 par value

    27,900     457,950     2,582     (460,532 )   27,900  
 

Additional paid-in capital

        181,542     156,188     (337,730 )    
 

Retained earnings

    850,269     209,628     670,933     (880,561 )   850,269  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    63,645         63,645     (63,645 )   63,645  
 

Treasury stock

    (25,922 )               (25,922 )
                       
   

Total Valmont Industries, Inc. shareholders' equity

    915,892     849,120     893,348     (1,742,468 )   915,892  
                       

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

            94,235         94,235  
                       
 

Total shareholders' equity

    915,892     849,120     987,583     (1,742,468 )   1,010,127  
                       
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 1,531,578   $ 897,525   $ 1,404,108   $ (1,742,468 ) $ 2,090,743  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 26, 2011

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

Cash flows from operations:

                               
 

Net earnings

    25,609     9,319     11,050     (19,105 )   26,873  
   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow from operations:

                               
     

Depreciation

    5,002     3,130     9,033         17,165  
     

Stock-based compensation

    1,312                 1,312  
     

Defined benefit pension plan expense

            1,497         1,497  
     

Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment

    (13 )   (13 )   93         67  
     

Equity in losses of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    (67 )         (887 )       (954 )
     

Deferred income taxes

    59     (260 )   985         784  
     

Other adjustments

                     
     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                               
       

Receivables

    (23,751 )   13,938     (37 )       (9,850 )
       

Inventories

    (19,368 )   (5,276 )   (15,400 )       (40,044 )
       

Prepaid expenses

    (602 )   (89 )   (4,055 )       (4,746 )
       

Accounts payable

    11,238     216     11,498         22,952  
       

Accrued expenses

    4,418     229     (16,098 )       (11,451 )
       

Other noncurrent liabilities

    (1,063 )       (427 )       (1,490 )
       

Income taxes payable/refundable

    15,143         (11,571 )       3,572  
                       
         

Net cash flows from operations

    17,917     21,194     (14,319 )   (19,105 )   5,687  
                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

                               
 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

    (2,024 )   (4,133 )   (6,452 )       (12,609 )
 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

    14     13     72         99  
 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

                     
 

Cash restricted for acquisitions

                     
 

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

                     
 

Other, net

    (15,881 )   (16,512 )   14,287     19,105     999  
                       
         

Net cash flows from investing activities

    (17,891 )   (20,632 )   7,907     19,105     (11,511 )
                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                               
 

Net repayments under short-term agreements

            816         816  
 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

    23,000                 23,000  
 

Principal payments on long-term obligations

    (7,000 )       (40 )       (7,040 )
 

Dividends paid

    (4,358 )               (4,358 )
 

Proceeds from exercises under stock plans

    15,993                 15,993  
 

Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises

    2,659                 2,659  
 

Purchase of treasury shares

    (4,802 )               (4,802 )
 

Purchase of common treasury shares—stock plan exercises

    (18,153 )               (18,153 )
                       
         

Net cash flows from financing activities

    7,339         776         8,115  
                       

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

            9,076         9,076  
                       

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    7,365     562     3,440         11,367  

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of year

    8,015     619     338,270         346,904  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

  $ 15,380   $ 1,181   $ 341,710   $   $ 358,271  
                       

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

7. Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Thirteen Weeks Ended March 27, 2010

 
  Parent   Guarantors   Non-Guarantors   Eliminations   Total  

Cash flows from operations:

                               
 

Net earnings

  $ 16,635   $ 2,562   $ 7,550   $ (10,112 ) $ 16,635  
   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow from operations:

                               
     

Depreciation

    4,988     3,183     3,038         11,209  
     

Stock-based compensation

    1,599                 1,599  
     

Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment

    8         56         64  
     

Equity in losses of nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    (114 )               (114 )
     

Deferred income taxes

    1,585     (29 )   1,184         2,740  
     

Other adjustments

            20         20  
     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                               
       

Receivables

    (12,826 )   8,433     4,048         (345 )
       

Inventories

    (514 )   3,200     (5,482 )       (2,796 )
       

Prepaid expenses

    (243 )   (55 )   1,761         1,463  
       

Accounts payable

    1,429     (2,647 )   (913 )       (2,131 )
       

Accrued expenses

    (5,071 )   (7,554 )   1,877         (10,748 )
       

Other noncurrent liabilities

    111         (271 )       (160 )
       

Income taxes payable/refundable

    1,851         (19 )       1,832  
                       
         

Net cash flows from operations

    9,438     7,093     12,849     (10,112 )   19,268  
                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

                               
 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

    (2,605 )   (48 )   (1,902 )       (4,555 )
 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        3     93         96  
 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

            (7,460 )       (7,460 )
 

Cash restricted for acquisitions

    (264,000 )               (264,000 )
 

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

            (295 )       (295 )
 

Other, net

    2,958     (7,997 )   (2,526 )   10,112     2,547  
                       
         

Net cash flows from investing activities

    (263,647 )   (8,042 )   (12,090 )   10,112     (273,667 )
                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                               
 

Net repayments under short-term agreements

            (1,458 )       (1,458 )
 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

    191,000                 191,000  
 

Principal payments on long-term obligations

            (39 )       (39 )
 

Dividends paid

    (3,944 )               (3,944 )
 

Proceeds from exercises under stock plans

    1,803                 1,803  
 

Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises

    1,010                 1,010  
 

Purchase of treasury shares

    (877 )               (877 )
 

Purchase of common treasury shares—stock plan exercises

    (1,595 )               (1,595 )
                       
         

Net cash flows from financing activities

    187,397         (1,497 )       185,900  
                       

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

            (2,300 )       (2,300 )
                       

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    (66,812 )   (949 )   (3,038 )       (70,799 )

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of year

    82,017     1,666     97,103         180,786  
                       

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

  $ 15,205   $ 717   $ 94,065   $   $ 109,987  
                       

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        Management's discussion and analysis 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 the Company 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. These statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions. Many factors could affect the Company'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 the Company'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 materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, and actions and policy changes of domestic and foreign governments.

        This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto, and the management's discussion and analysis, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010.

        In the fourth quarter of 2010, we reorganized our segment reporting structure to reflect our management structure as a result of the acquisition of Delta plc. The main business units of Delta are organized as follows in our segment structure:

        It was not necessary to reclassify fiscal 2010 to conform to the fiscal 2011 presentation.

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Results of Operations

        Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended  
 
  March 26,
2011
  March 27,
2010
  % Increase
(Decrease)
 

Consolidated

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 567,949   $ 367,402     54.6 %
 

Gross profit

    136,493     100,730     35.5 %
   

as a percent of sales

    24.0 %   27.4 %      
 

SG&A expense

    91,192     69,080     32.0 %
   

as a percent of sales

    16.1 %   18.8 %      
 

Operating income

    45,301     31,650     43.1 %
   

as a percent of sales

    8.0 %   8.6 %      
 

Net interest expense

    6,484     5,606     15.7 %
 

Effective tax rate

    33.9 %   36.4 %      
 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. 

    25,609     16,463     55.6 %
 

Earnings per share attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc—diluted

  $ 0.97   $ 0.62     54.8 %

Engineered Infrastructure Products segment

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 162,986   $ 105,904     53.9 %
 

Gross profit

    36,163     27,904     29.6 %
 

SG&A expense

    33,960     25,293     34.3 %
 

Operating income

    2,203     2,611     -15.6 %

Utility Support Structures segment

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 125,339   $ 112,929     11.0 %
 

Gross profit

    29,302     30,474     -3.8 %
 

SG&A expense

    15,803     15,768     0.2 %
 

Operating income

    13,499     14,706     -8.2 %

Coatings segment

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 61,945   $ 22,166     179.5 %
 

Gross profit

    18,643     7,657     143.5 %
 

SG&A expense

    8,351     3,125     167.2 %
 

Operating income

    10,292     4,532     127.1 %

Irrigation segment

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 151,045   $ 108,636     39.0 %
 

Gross profit

    38,415     28,377     35.4 %
 

SG&A expense

    14,521     12,979     11.9 %
 

Operating income

    23,894     15,398     55.2 %

Other

                   
 

Net sales

  $ 66,634   $ 17,767     275.0 %
 

Gross profit

    13,871     6,186     124.2 %
 

SG&A expense

    4,957     1,922     157.9 %
 

Operating income

    8,914     4,264     109.1 %

Net Corporate expense

                   
 

Gross profit

    99     132     -25.0 %
 

SG&A expense

    13,600     9,993     36.1 %
 

Operating loss

    (13,501 )   (9,861 )   -36.9 %

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        On May 12, 2010, we acquired Delta plc (Delta). The total amount of the acquisition was $436.7 million and was financed by a combination of cash, borrowings under our revolving credit agreement of $85.0 million and $300.0 million of senior unsecured notes.

        We began consolidating Delta's financial results in our consolidated financial statements beginning on May 12, 2010. Therefore, Delta's operating results were not included in our first quarter 2010 results. Delta's sales and operating income included in our statement of earnings in the first quarter of 2011 was $133.2 million. Delta's operating income in the first quarter of 2011 was $6.2 million, including $2.0 million in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the acquisition.

        On a segment reporting basis, Delta's operations are included in our results as follows:

        Delta's sales and operating income by segment in the first quarter of 2011 were as follows (in millions):

 
  Net Sales   Operating Income  

Engineered Infrastructure Products

  $ 50.8   $ 3.9  

Coatings

    37.2     3.8  

Other

    45.2     2.6  

Net corporate expense

        (4.1 )
           

Total

  $ 133.2   $ 6.2  
           

        On a consolidated basis, the increase in net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, were mainly due to the Delta acquisition ($133.2 million) and improved sales in the Irrigation ($42.4 million), Utility ($12.4 million) and Coatings ($2.6 million, exclusive of Delta) segments. Aside from the impact of the Delta acquisition, sales in the Engineered Infrastructure Products (EIP) segment were $6.3 million higher in 2011, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

        For the company as a whole, without consideration of Delta sales, our first quarter 2011 sales increase over 2010 was mainly due to increased sales unit volumes. On a reportable segment basis, the most significant sales unit volume increase was in the Irrigation and Utility Support Structures (Utility) segments. Sales prices overall were about 3% higher in the first quarter of 2011, mainly in response to rising steel prices.

        The decrease in gross profit margin (gross profit as a percent of sales) in 2011, as compared with 2010, was due to the following factors:

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        Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) spending for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, increased due to the following factors:

        These increases were somewhat offset by $1.8 million in lower acquisition and integration costs associated with the Delta acquisition.

        On a reportable segment basis, the Irrigation and Coatings segments reported increased operating income and the EIP and Utility segments reported slightly lower operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010.

        The increase in net interest expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, was mainly due to $5.0 million in interest associated with the $300 million in senior unsecured notes issued in April 2010, less $2.9 million of bank fees incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 related to providing the required bridge loan funding commitment for the Delta acquisition and additional interest income from Delta's cash balances.

        The decrease in the effective income tax rate in first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, was mainly due to the non-deductibility of a portion of the Delta acquisition expenses incurred in 2010.

        Our cash flows provided by operations were approximately $5.7 million in 2011, as compared with $19.3 million in 2010. Despite increased net earnings in 2011, as compared with 2010, increased working capital in 2011 was the main reasons for the lower operating cash flow in 2011.

        The increase in net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared with 2010 was mainly due to the Delta EIP operations and improved international sales volumes. Global lighting markets experienced weak demand, resulting in increased price competition, despite rising raw material prices. In the Lighting product line, 2011 North American first quarter sales were down slightly as compared with 2010. Market conditions in North America continue to be weak, especially in the market that is funded through federal, state and local governments. We believe sales demand in the transportation market was dampened by the lack of a long-term federal highway funding legislation and state budget deficits, as the lack of long-term funding legislation does not give the various states ample visibility to implement long-term initiatives. Furthermore, highway spending sponsored under the federal program requires the various states to provide part of required funding. Many states are in budget deficits, which may constrain their ability to access federal matching funds to implement roadway projects. Commercial lighting market sales in the first quarter of 2011 were comparable with 2010. In Europe, sales were higher in the first quarter of 2011, as compared with 2010. However, pricing and product mix generally was unfavorable due to weak demand, as the European economy was sluggish.

        Sales in the communication structures product line were higher in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010. Sales were flat in North America. In China, sales of wireless communication structures likewise were higher in 2011, as compared with 2010. In 2010, annual supply contracts with Chinese wireless carriers were settled later than in the past and 2011 was more in line with what we believe is a more normal demand pattern.

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        Operating income for the segment was slightly lower in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010. While operating income was enhanced by the addition of the Delta operations, the impact of rising raw material prices that were not able to be recovered through sales price increases hampered operating income for the segment, included LIFO expense that was $1.3 million higher in fiscal 2011 than in 2010. The impact of lower sales on operating profit was mitigated to an extent by factory operational improvements. The increase in SG&A expense in fiscal 2011 was mainly due to the acquisition of the Delta operations ($9.8 million), offset to a degree by lower spending levels in North America and Asia.

        In the Utility segment, the sales increase in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, was due to improved unit sales volumes in the U.S., offset to a degree by lower sales volumes in international markets. In U.S. markets, electrical utility companies are increasing their investment in the electrical grid over a relatively slow 2010. We believe this increase in investment is due in part to an improving U.S. economy. Pricing continues to be very competitive, which is reflective of depressed market conditions when utility structures projects were bid out in 2010. In international markets, the sales decrease was mainly due to lower project sales into emerging markets and lower sales volumes in China.

        Despite higher sales, operating income was slightly lower in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, mainly due to lower international sales volumes. Gross profit margins were negatively affected by an unfavorable product mix in North America and rising steel costs, which mitigated the effect of higher sales volumes on operating income. SG&A expenses for the segment in fiscal 2011 were comparable with 2010.

        Net sales in the Coatings segment increased in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010. Aside from the effect from the galvanizing operations acquired in the Delta transaction, the sales increase for the segment was due to stronger unit sales demand in our operations. We believe this increase in sales volume is reflective of an overall stronger U.S. economy, especially among agricultural equipment manufacturers.

        The increase in segment operating income in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, was due to the effect of the acquired Delta businesses, improved sales volume and the associated operating leverage. SG&A expenses for the segment in 2011 increased over 2010, mainly due to the effect of the Delta businesses ($4.7 million).

        Irrigation segment net sales in fiscal 2011 improved over 2010, mainly due to stronger sales volumes in both North American and international markets. In global markets, the sales growth was due to a very strong agricultural economy. Farm commodity prices are very favorable and projected net farm income is projected to be strong in 2011. In addition, weather conditions in North America in 2011 were generally drier than 2010, further enhancing demand for irrigation machines and related service parts. In international markets, the sales improvement in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, was realized in most markets, particularly Australia and Brazil.

        Operating income for the segment improved in 2011 over 2010, due to improved sales unit volumes in North America and the associated operational leverage. Rising raw material prices resulted in $4.1 million in increased LIFO expense in fiscal 2011, as compared with 2010, which negatively affected gross profit margins. SG&A expenses increased mainly due to employee compensation costs to support the increase in sales activity and future initiatives ($0.8 million).

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Other

        This unit includes the Delta grinding media and electrolytic manganese operations and our industrial tubing and fasteners operations. The increase in sales and operating income in 2011, as compared with 2010, was due to the addition of the Delta operations and stronger sales demand for tubing products.

        The increase in net corporate expense in the first quarter of 2011, as compared with 2010 was mainly due to Delta ($4.1 million). The Delta expenses include pension plan expenses of $1.5 million, and various central administration costs. The London office, which was closed during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, incurred expenses of $1.0 million during the quarter. Aside from the Delta expenses, net corporate expense decreased slightly in 2011, as compared with 2010. The decrease mainly resulting from lower costs associated with the acquisition and integration of Delta of $1.8 million, offset somewhat by $0.8 million in higher employee incentive accruals associated with an increase in profitability in 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Working Capital and Operating Cash Flows—Net working capital was $809.5 million at March 26, 2011, as compared with $747.3 million at December 25, 2010. The increase in net working capital in 2011 mainly resulted from increased inventories to support the increase in sales, especially in the Irrigation and Utility Support Structures segments. Operating cash flow was $5.7 million in fiscal 2011, as compared with $19.3 million for the same period in 2010. The decrease in operating cash flow in 2011 mainly was the result of the increase in working capital as compared with 2010.

        Investing Cash Flows—Capital spending in the fiscal 2011 was $12.6 million, as compared with $4.6 million in 2010. We expect our capital spending for the 2011 fiscal year to be approximately $60 to $70 million. Investing cash flows for fiscal 2010 included $264.0 million of restricted cash to provide funding related to the Delta acquisition and an aggregate of $7.5 million associated with increasing our ownership interest in West Coast Engineering, Ltd. from 70% to 80% and the additional purchase price paid to the former shareholders of Stainton related to the performance of the operation after its acquisition in November 2008.

        Financing Cash Flows—Our total interest-bearing debt increased from $477.7 million at December 25, 2010 to $494.7 million as of March 26, 2011. The increase in borrowings in 2011 was a seasonal increase in borrowings due to the increase in working capital in the U.S.

        We have historically funded our growth, capital spending and acquisitions through a combination of operating cash flows and debt financing. We have an internal long-term objective to maintain long-term debt as a percent of invested capital at or below 40%. At March 26, 2011, our long-term debt to invested capital ratio was 26.5%, as compared with 26.7% at December 25, 2010. Subject to our level of acquisition activity and steel industry operating conditions (which could affect the levels of inventory we need to fulfill customer commitments), we plan to maintain this ratio below 40% in 2011.

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        Our debt financing at March 26, 2011 consisted primarily of long-term debt. We also maintain certain short-term bank lines of credit totaling $52.5 million, $47.5 million of which was unused at March 26, 2011. Our long-term debt principally consists of:

 
  Redemption
Price
 

Until May 1, 2011

    102.292 %

From May 1, 2011 until May 1, 2012

    101.146 %

After May 1, 2012

    100.000 %

        At March 26, 2011, we had $24.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit agreement, at a weighted average annual interest rate of 2.54%, not including facility fees. These outstanding borrowings were associated with funding requirements related to the Delta acquisition. The revolving credit agreement has a termination date of October 16, 2013 and contains certain financial covenants that may limit our additional borrowing capability under the agreement. At March 26, 2011, we had the ability to borrow an additional $236.9 million under this facility.

        These debt agreements contain covenants that require us to maintain certain coverage ratios and may limit us with respect to certain business activities, including capital expenditures. Our key debt covenants are that interest-bearing debt is not to exceed 3.75x EBITDA of the prior four quarters and that our EBITDA over our prior four quarters must be at least 2.50x our interest expense over the same period. At March 26, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants related to these debt agreements. The key covenant calculations at March 26, 2011 were as follows:

Interest-bearing debt

    494,731  

EBITDA—last 12 months

    260,558  

Leverage ratio

    1.90  

EBITDA—last 12 months

    260,558  

Interest expense—last 12 months

    26,850  

Interest earned ratio

    7.83  

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        The calculation of EBITDA—last 12 months (March 27, 2010—March 26, 2011) is as follows:

Net cash flows from operations

  $ 138,639  

Interest expense

    33,256  

Income tax expense

    58,850  

Deferred income tax benefit

    (3,061 )

Noncontrolling interest

    (7,126 )

Equity in earnings/(losses) in nonconsolidated subsidiaries

    3,279  

Stock-based compensation

    (6,867 )

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

    50,862  

Other

    477  
       

EBITDA

  $ 260,558  
       

        Our businesses are cyclical, but we have diversity in our markets, from a product, customer and a geographical standpoint. We have demonstrated the ability to effectively manage through business cycles and maintain liquidity. We have consistently generated operating cash flows in excess of our capital expenditures. Based on our available credit facilities, recent issuance of senior unsecured notes and our history of positive operational cash flows, we believe that we have adequate liquidity to meet our needs. We have not made any provision for U.S. income taxes in our financial statements on approximately $388 million of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, as we intend to reinvest those earnings. Therefore, if we need to repatriate foreign cash balances to the United States to meet our cash needs, income taxes would be paid to the extent that those cash repatriations were undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries.

Financial Obligations and Financial Commitments

        There have been no material changes to our financial obligations and financial commitments as described beginning on page 35 in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2010.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

        There have been no changes in our off balance sheet arrangements as described on page 36 in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010.

Critical Accounting Policies

        There have been no changes in our critical accounting policies as described on pages 37-41 on our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010 during the quarter ended March 26, 2011.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

        There were no material changes in the company's market risk during the quarter ended March 27, 2010. For additional information, refer to the section "Risk Management" beginning on page 36 in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2010.

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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

        The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (1) accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures and (2) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms.

        No changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 
  (a)
  (b)
  (c)
  (d)
 
Period
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
  Average Price
paid per share
  Total Number
of Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
  Maximum Number
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
 

December 26, 2010 to January 22, 2011

                 

January 23, 2011 to February 26, 2011

    163,436   $ 109.66          

February 27, 2011 to March 26, 2011

    2,299   $ 100.17          
                   
 

Total

    165,735   $ 109.53          
                   

        During the first quarter, the only shares reflected above were those delivered to the Company by employees as part of stock option exercises, either to cover the purchase price of the option or the related taxes payable by the employee as part of the option exercise. The price paid per share was the market price at the date of exercise.

Item 5.    Other Information

        Valmont's annual meeting of stockholders was held on April 26, 2011. The stockholders elected three directors to serve three-year terms and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to audit the Company's financial statements for fiscal 2011. For the annual meeting there were 26,388,998 shares outstanding and eligible to vote of which 24,584,538 were present at the meeting in person or by proxy. The tabulation for each matter voted upon at the meeting was as follows:

        Election of Directors:

 
  For   Withheld   Broker Non-Votes  

Mogens C. Bay. 

    22,555,069     282,330     1,747,139  

Walter Scott, Jr. 

    22,706,006     131,393     1,747,139  

Clark T. Randt, Jr. 

    22,764,302     73,097     1,747,139  

        Proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2011:

For

    24,373,263  

Against

    192,217  

Abstain

    19,058  

        Advisory vote on executive compensation:

For

    22,488,602  

Against

    148,686  

Abstain

    200,111  

Broker non-votes

    1,747,139  

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        Advisory vote on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation:

1 year

    21,540,783  

2 years

    26,692  

3 years

    1,211,887  

Abstain

    58,037  

Broker non-votes

    1,747,139  

Item 6.    Exhibits

(a)
Exhibits

Exhibit No.   Description
  31.1   Section 302 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer

 

31.2

 

Section 302 Certificate of Chief Financial Officer

 

32.1

 

Section 906 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

101

 

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 26, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (tagged as blocks of text).

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SIGNATURES

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

    VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)

 

 

/s/ TERRY J. MCCLAIN

Terry J. McClain
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Dated this 29th day of April, 2011.

 

 

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Index of Exhibits

Exhibit No.   Description
  31.1   Section 302 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer

 

31.2

 

Section 302 Certificate of Chief Financial Officer

 

32.1

 

Section 906 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

101

 

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 26, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (tagged as blocks of text).

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