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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Renee Campbell  
     
Phone: +1 402.963.1057  
     
Date: February 19, 2020  

 

Valmont Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

 

Omaha, NE - Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure development and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 28, 2019.

 

Fourth Quarter 2019 Highlights (all metrics compared to fourth quarter 2018 unless otherwise noted)

 

Net Sales of $683.6 million, a decline of 2.0%; lower sales in international markets, particularly in Access Systems and international irrigation, were mostly offset by improvement across North American markets, led by Utility Support Structures

 

Operating income of $55.0 million or 8.1% of sales, compared to $36.3 million or 5.2% of sales ($66.1 million adjusted1 or 9.5% of sales) largely due to a $7.5 million operating loss in Access Systems given the extremely weak Australia construction market, and lower international irrigation sales

 

Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.66 compared to $0.80 ($1.87 adjusted1)

 

Finalized an agreement to acquire the remaining 49% stake of AgSense® in the Irrigation segment, which is expected to close in first quarter 2020

 

Commenced operations at the new European Center of Excellence steel structures facility in Poland, strengthening the Company's commitment to serve global markets and customers with strategic capital deployment

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

Full Year 2019 Highlights (all metrics compared to full year 2018 unless otherwise noted)

 

Net sales were flat at $2.8 billion

 

Value-based pricing strategies, sales from recent acquisitions across all segments, and record sales of wireless communication structures and components, were offset by lower Utility Support Structures sales volumes due to changes in product mix and less available production capacity, and lower international irrigation project sales

 

Operating income was $237.7 million or 8.6% of sales, compared to $202.3 million or 7.3% of sales ($269.4 million adjusted1 or 9.8% of sales)

 

Profitability was impacted by lower international irrigation project sales, poor performance in Access Systems for the second half of the year, and the impact of one-time events previously highlighted in 20192

 

Diluted Earnings per Share of $7.06 compared to $4.20 ($7.59 adjusted1)

 

Operating cash flow doubled to $307.6 million, the highest level since 2013

 

Capital expenditures were $97.4 million, including $33.0 million for strategic plant expansions and investments in Poland, United Arab Emirates and the U.S. to support global market growth

 

Deployed $81.8 million of cash for three strategic acquisitions, Larson Camouflage, United Galvanizing, and Connect-It Wireless, and the final purchase payment for Convert Italia, SpA; 2019 ending cash was $353.5 million

 

Returned $95.5 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases of $62.9 million and dividends of $32.6 million

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

Key Financial Metrics

 

Fourth Quarter 2019

 

  GAAP     Adjusted1  
    12/28/2019
4Q 2019  
    12/29/2018
4Q 2018  
     vs. 4Q 2018       12/28/2019
4Q 2019  
    12/29/2018
4Q 2018  
     vs. 4Q 2018    
Net Sales   $ 683,626     $ 697,363       (2.0 )%   $ 683,626     $ 697,363       (2.0 )%
Operating Income     55,041     $ 36,290       51.7 %     55,041     $ 66,123       (16.8 )%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales     8.1 %     5.2 %             8.1 %     9.5 %        
Net Earnings     35,747       17,662       102.4 %     35,747       41,345       (13.5 )%
Diluted Earnings Per Share   $ 1.66     $ 0.80       107.5 %   $ 1.66     $ 1.87       (11.2 )%
Average Shares Outstanding     21,596       22,061                                  

 

Full Year 2019

 

  GAAP     Adjusted1  
    12/28/2019
FY 2019  
    12/29/2018
FY 2018  
    vs. FY 2018     12/28/2019
FY 2019  
    12/29/2018
FY 2018  
    vs. FY 2018  
Net Sales   $ 2,766,976     $ 2,757,144       0.4 %   $ 2,766,976     $ 2,757,144       0.4 %
Operating Income     237,720       202,280       17.5 %     237,720       269,395       (11.8 )%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales     8.6 %     7.3 %             8.6 %     9.8 %        
Net Earnings     153,769       94,351       62.9 %     153,769       170,369       (9.7 )%
Diluted Earnings Per Share   $ 7.06     $ 4.20       68.1 %   $ 7.06     $ 7.59       (7.0 )%
Average Shares Outstanding     21,769       22,446                                  

 

"Excluding the poor results from Access Systems in Australia, our performance in the fourth quarter was in line with our expectations," said Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In Engineered Support Structures, continued strong demand in North American transportation and wireless communication markets offset approximately $9.0 million in lower Access Systems sales. Utility Support Structures recognized its most profitable quarter this year and we delivered on our fourth quarter revenue commitment, increasing sales $27.0 million compared to third quarter 2019. We were satisfied with Coatings segment results despite the slowdown in U.S. industrial production levels. North American Irrigation sales were in line with expectations, while lower project business in international irrigation markets impacted growth. As expected, we generated strong operating cash flow during the quarter."

 

Kaniewski continued, "As we reflect on 2019, excluding the poor performance in our Access Systems business, our teams performed well. Increased momentum in our infrastructure businesses is supported by a solid backlog in Engineered Support Structures and a record high year-end backlog in Utility Support Structures. Despite lower U.S. industrial production levels in the second half of 2019, our Coatings business delivered good results for the year. Even with the impact of muted net farm income and trade uncertainty, our North American irrigation business performed well, supported by higher sales of advanced technology solutions. Our commitment to balanced capital deployment was demonstrated through strategic capital investments and acquisitions in support of global market growth."

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2019 Segment Review

 

Infrastructure

 

Engineered Support Structures Segment (37.3% 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 $255.2 million decreased 1.7% compared to last year due to substantially lower Access Systems revenue and a 1.3% unfavorable currency impact, which offset significantly higher wireless communication sales and revenue from recent acquisitions.

 

Lighting and traffic sales in North America were similar to last year, driven by very strong market demand from continued state and local government spending, offset by lower commercial lighting sales. In Europe, higher revenues were offset by unfavorable currency translation. Sales of highway safety products were also lower from a slowdown in government spending in India and Australia, and lower project sales.

 

Record fourth quarter sales of wireless communication structures and components grew more than 25.0% compared to last year. Continued strong demand in North American markets was led by carriers' ongoing expansion of 4G networks and site preparation in advance of 5G rollouts. Sales growth was also driven by revenue from recent acquisitions.

 

Access Systems product sales decreased $9.4 million, or 26% compared to last year, from lower volumes and unfavorable pricing due to a significant downturn in Australia construction markets.

 

Operating income was $10.5 million or 4.1% of sales compared to an operating loss of $1.6 million ($20.2 million adjusted income1 or 7.8% of sales) in 2018. Profitability improvement from pricing discipline in North American markets was more than offset by a significant operating loss in the Access Systems business.

 

Utility Support Structures Segment (33.9% of Sales)

 

Steel and concrete structures for global utility transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation equipment

 

Sales of $231.9 million decreased slightly compared to last year, but increased $27.0 million, or 13.1% compared to third quarter 2019. Favorable pricing, particularly in North American markets, was offset by slightly lower production levels due to a North American plant closure in early 2019. As expected, sales of solar tracker solutions were significantly lower due to project timing delays.

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

Operating income was $26.3 million or 11.4% of sales compared to $18.5 million, or 7.9% of sales ($25.9 million adjusted1 or 11.1% of sales) in 2018. Pricing actions were offset by lower productivity and volumes, and weaker profitability in the offshore wind and solar tracker businesses due to lower sales.

 

Coatings Segment (13.1% of Sales)

 

Global galvanizing, painting and anodizing services to preserve and protect metal products

 

Sales of $89.7 million increased 3.8% versus the prior year, led by sales from recent acquisitions and continued pricing discipline, offset by lower volumes to external customers.

 

Operating income was $12.0 million or 13.4% of sales, compared to $14.2 million or 16.5% of sales ($14.6 million adjusted1 or 16.9% of sales) in 2018. Improved pricing was more than offset by a higher mix of internal volumes and productivity challenges from recent acquisitions.

 

Agriculture

 

Irrigation Segment (19.5% of Sales)

 

Agricultural irrigation equipment, parts, services and tubular products, water management solutions, and technology for precision agriculture

 

Global sales of $133.0 million decreased 6.7% compared to last year.

 

North American sales of $84.5 million were flat compared to 2018. Higher sales of systems, advanced technology solutions and aftermarket parts were offset by lower industrial tubing sales.

 

International irrigation sales of $48.5 million decreased 16.1% compared to last year. Higher sales in Brazil were offset by significantly lower project sales in the EMEA region. Sales in Australia and New Zealand markets were similar to 2018.

 

Irrigation technology sales for the full year, as a subset of total segment sales, increased 25.0% to $56.7 million compared to fiscal 2018, led by growers' increasing demand for integrated solutions that help reduce input costs and improve profitability.

 

Segment operating income was $11.8 million, or 8.9% of sales, compared to $14.8 million, or 10.4% of sales in 2018, mainly due to planned higher R&D expense for technology investments and lower international project sales.

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

2020 Outlook

 

2020 Full Year Financial Outlook
Diluted Earnings per Share  $7.30 - $8.00
Revenue Growth3  4% - 7%
Operating Margin Change  10 - 40 bps increase
Global Effective Tax Rate  ~25%
Capital Expenditures  $100 - 125 million

 

2020 Key Assumptions

 

Revenue Growth Primarily Organic
No Material Impact Expected from Foreign Exchange Translation
Raw Material and Freight Costs Expected to be Similar to 2019
No Further Decline in Agricultural Market Fundamentals

 

"We are off to a solid start in 2020," said Mr. Kaniewski. "Sales and earnings growth is being driven by our infrastructure businesses, supported by solid backlogs. In the Engineered Support Structures segment, transportation market demand from continued government investments in infrastructure development will drive growth. In the wireless communication market, capital investments for 5G deployment will be somewhat delayed due to the T-Mobile/Sprint integration; however, we anticipate spending to increase in the second half of the year, accelerating into 2021. Considering these well-known delays and our record growth in 2019, we expect wireless communication sales to approach a 10.0% growth rate in 2020. Construction end-markets in Australia remain at recessionary levels and are not expected to significantly improve this year, impacting our Access Systems business. Our Utility segment entered the year with a record global backlog of nearly $500.0 million, supported by very strong market demand from ongoing investments in grid hardening and renewable energy sources. Strategic capacity additions in our North American steel structures plants are expected to increase volumes by approximately 5.0%, mostly in the second half of the year. We expect sales in our Coatings business to be similar to 2019 assuming relatively stable global industrial production levels. In the Irrigation segment, grower sentiment appears to be stabilizing in 2020, but we are not seeing a meaningful turnaround in demand as net farm income levels remain muted. Therefore, we are now projecting segment sales to be flat to down approximately 3.0% compared to 2019. While there is uncertainty around international projects, we are seeing continued market strength in Brazil."

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

Kaniewski continued, "Our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and delivering higher returns on invested capital requires us to strategically position our businesses for long-term profitable growth. As such, we are continuing to evaluate some of the more challenged product lines across all segments, including Access Systems in Australia. We look forward to sharing more details next quarter."

 

A live audio discussion with Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark C. Jaksich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be accessible by telephone on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. CST by dialing 1-877-407-6184 or 1-201-389-0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast by pointing browsers to this link: Valmont Industries 4Q 2019 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will simultaneously be available for download on the Investors page at www.valmont.com. A replay of the event can be accessed two hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at 1-877-660-6853 or 1-201-612-7415. Please use conference identification number 13697708. The replay will be available through 10:59 p.m. CST on February 27, 2020.

 

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

 

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 improve farm productivity while conserving fresh water resources. In addition, Valmont provides coatings services that protect against corrosion and improve the service life of steel and other metal products. For more information, visit valmont.com.

 

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

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

 

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

2 Includes Access Systems project loss, completion of a multi-year customer accommodation in Utility Support Structures, and legal settlement fees in Coatings

3 Excludes additional acquisitions in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

   Fourth Quarter   Year-to-Date 
   13 Weeks Ended   Year Ended 
   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18 
Net sales  $683,626   $697,363   $2,766,976   $2,757,144 
Cost of sales   512,759    547,662    2,074,480    2,098,864 
Gross profit   170,867    149,701    692,496    658,280 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   115,826    113,411    454,776    456,000 
Operating income   55,041    36,290    237,720    202,280 
Other income (expense)                    
Interest expense   (10,182)   (10,418)   (40,153)   (44,237)
Interest income   1,127    955    3,942    4,668 
Gain on investments (unrealized)    1,206    (1,985)   5,960    (839)
Costs associated with refinancing of debt               (14,820)
Loss from divestiture of grinding media business (Donhad)               (6,084)
Other   266    420    2,204    2,473 
    (7,583)   (11,028)   (28,047)   (58,839)
Earnings before income taxes   47,458    25,262    209,673    143,441 
Income tax expense   10,056    7,107    50,207    43,135 
Net earnings   37,402    18,155    159,466    100,306 
Less: Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests   (1,655)   (493)   (5,697)   (5,955)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.  $35,747   $17,662   $153,769   $94,351 
Average shares outstanding (000's) - Basic   21,462    21,961    21,659    22,306 
Earnings per share - Basic  $1.67   $0.80   $7.10   $4.23 
Average shares outstanding (000's) - Diluted   21,596    22,061    21,769    22,446 
Earnings per share - Diluted  $1.66   $0.80   $7.06   $4.20 
Cash dividends per share  $0.375   $0.375   $1.500   $1.500 

 

  

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   Fourth Quarter   Year-to-Date 
   13 Weeks Ended   Year Ended 
   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18 
Net sales                    
Engineered Support Structures  $255,196   $259,691   $1,012,290   $986,880 
Utility Support Structures   231,871    233,323    890,580    859,173 
Coatings   89,693    86,399    367,835    353,351 
Infrastructure products   576,760    579,413    2,270,705    2,199,404 
Irrigation   133,015    142,602    585,196    633,666 
Other               23,080 
Less: Intersegment sales   (26,149)   (24,652)   (88,925)   (99,006)
Total  $683,626   $697,363   $2,766,976   $2,757,144 
                     
Operating Income                    
Engineered Support Structures  $10,475   $(1,635)  $65,627   $34,776 
Utility Support Structures   26,345    18,468    87,788    64,766 
Coatings   11,971    14,217    51,008    55,325 
Infrastructure products   48,791    31,050    204,423    154,867 
Irrigation   11,819    14,805    71,687    97,722 
Other               (913)
Adjustment to LIFO inventory valuation method   4,276    (4,380)   9,815    (9,892)
Corporate   (9,845)   (5,185)   (48,205)   (39,504)
Total  $55,041   $36,290   $237,720   $202,280 

 

The backlog of orders for the principal products manufactured and marketed was $807.1 million at the end of the 2019 fiscal year and $644.7 million at the end of the 2018 fiscal year. An order is reported in our backlog upon receipt of a purchase order from the customer or execution of a sales order contract. We anticipate that most of the 2019 backlog of orders will be filled during fiscal year 2020. At year-end, the segments with backlog were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):

 

   12/28/2019   12/29/2018 
Engineered Support Structures  $254.0   $257.4 
Utility Support Structures   498.0    325.9 
Irrigation   55.0    59.7 
Coatings   0.1    1.7 
   $807.1   $644.7 

 

  

 

 

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 poles, 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 global utility transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation equipment.

 

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

 

Irrigation: This segment consists of the global manufacture of agricultural irrigation equipment, parts, 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 in 2018.

 

  

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $353,542   $313,210 
Accounts receivable, net   480,000    483,963 
Inventories   374,565    383,566 
Contract asset - costs and profits in excess of billings   141,322    112,525 
Prepaid expenses   32,043    42,800 
Refundable income taxes   6,947    4,576 
Total current assets   1,388,419    1,340,640 
Property, plant and equipment, net   558,129    513,992 
Goodwill and other assets   816,863    675,642 
   $2,763,411   $2,530,274 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Current installments of long-term debt  $760   $779 
Notes payable to banks   21,774    10,678 
Accounts payable   197,957    218,115 
Accrued expenses   285,209    171,233 
Dividend payable   8,079    8,230 
Total current liabilities   513,779    409,035 
Long-term debt, excluding current installments   764,944    741,822 
Other long-term liabilities   327,797    243,894 
Shareholders' equity   1,156,891    1,135,523 
   $2,763,411   $2,530,274 

 

  

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   YTD   YTD 
   28-Dec-19   29-Dec-18 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net Earnings  $159,466   $100,306 
Depreciation and amortization   82,264    82,827 
Impairment of long-lived assets       20,780 
Loss from divestiture of grinding media business       6,084 
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan   (18,461)   (1,537)
Change in working capital   80,234    (46,620)
Other   4,111    (8,832)
Net cash flows from operating activities   307,614    153,008 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment   (97,425)   (71,985)
Proceeds from sale of assets   5,556    63,103 
Acquisitions   (81,841)   (143,020)
Other   5,560    (3,543)
Net cash flows from investing activities   (168,150)   (155,445)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from long-term borrowings   31,000    251,655 
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   11,327    10,543 
Principal payments on long-term borrowings   (10,768)   (262,191)
Purchase of treasury shares   (62,915)   (114,805)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest   (27,845)   (5,510)
Dividends paid   (32,642)   (33,726)
Other   (7,107)   (8,076)
Net cash flows from financing activities   (98,950)   (162,110)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents   (182)   (15,048)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   40,332    (179,595)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year   313,210    492,805 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period  $353,542   $313,210 

 

  

 

 

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) debt refinancing expenses (2) impairment of goodwill and tradename (3) restructuring costs (4) acquisition diligence expenses and (5) the loss from divestiture of Donhad, (b) operating income from these expenses, and (c) segment operating income for these items. Amounts may be impacted by rounding. We believe it is useful when considering company performance for the non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and operating income to be taken into consideration by management and investors with the related reported GAAP measures.

 

   Thirteen             
   weeks ended   Diluted   Year ended   Diluted 
   December 29,   earnings per   December 29,   earnings per 
   2018   share   2018   share 
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported  $17,662   $0.80   $94,351   $4.20 
Debt refinancing expenses, pre-tax           14,820    0.66 
Impairment of goodwill and tradename, pre-tax   (743)   (0.03)   15,037    0.67 
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs - pre-tax   24,313    1.10    41,975    1.87 
Non-recurring costs for vendor quality issue (Utility), pre-tax   5,000    0.23    5,000    0.22 
Acquisition diligence costs, pre-tax   520    0.02    4,360    0.19 
Loss from divestiture of grinding media business, pre-tax           6,084    0.27 
Total Adjustments   29,090    1.32    87,276    3.89 
Tax effect of adjustments *   (5,407)   (0.25)   (10,767)   (0.48)
Completion of 2017 tax reform adjustment           (491)   (0.02)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - Adjusted  $41,345   $1.87   $170,369   $7.59 
Average shares outstanding (000’s) - Diluted        22,061         22,446 

 

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

 

Operating Income Reconciliation  Thirteen
weeks ended
December
29, 2018
   Year ended
December 29,
2018
 
Operating income - as reported  $36,290   $202,280 
Impairment of goodwill and tradename       15,780 
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs   24,313    41,975 
Non-recurring costs for vendor quality issue (Utility)   5,000    5,000 
Acquisition diligence costs   520    4,360 
Adjusted Operating Income  $66,123   $269,395 
Net Sales - as reported   697,363    2,757,144 
Operating Income as a % of Sales   5.2%   7.3%
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales   9.5%   9.8%

 

  

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION (CONTINUED)

 

For the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2018

 

   Engineered   Utility             
   Support   Support           Other/ 
Segment Operating Income Reconciliation  Structures   Structures   Coatings   Irrigation   Corporate 
Operating income - as reported  $(1,635)  $18,468   $14,217   $14,805   $(9,565)
Impairment of goodwill and tradename                    
Restructuring and related asset impairment costs   21,723    2,410        180     
Non-recurring costs for vendor quality issue       5,000             
Acquisition diligence costs   113    21    386         
Adjusted Operating Income  $20,201   $25,899   $14,603   $14,985   $(9,565)
                          
Net sales   259,691    233,323    86,399    142,602     
                          
Operating Income as a % of Sales   (0.6)%   7.9%   16.5%   10.4%   NM 
                          
Adjusted Operating Income as a % of Sales   7.8%   11.1%   16.9%   10.5%   NM