Valmont Industries, Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Valmont_Industries_Inc-1017579 Friday, January 09, 2009 3:44:07 AM 1017579 Valmont Industries, Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 UK - Valmont Industries Inc of the US acquired Stainton Metal Co Ltd, a Stockton-On-Tees-based manufacturer of stainless steel and galvanized street lighting columns.11/25/2008 4:19:37 PM92025385265E92025385265EValmont Industries IncStainton Metal Co LtdValmont Industries IncStainton Metal Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Valmont_Industries_Inc_acquires_Stainton_Metal_Co_Ltd-2029540040sdc/20295400402029540040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedNew YorkMetal and Metal ProductsUnited StatesFabricated structural metal3441NENebraskaPublicVMI3441:Fabricated structural metal3498:Fabricated pipe and pipe fittings3523:Farm machinery and equipment3648:Lighting equipment, nec3441:Fabricated structural metal3498:Fabricated pipe and pipe fittings3523:Farm machinery and equipment3648:Lighting equipment, necElectronic and Electrical EquipmentUnited KingdomNonresidential electric lighting fixtures3646FFForeignPrivate6317001Mnfr fabricated metal prodMnfr steel lighting columnsUnspecifiedAssets742039002Nov 25 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000Valmont Industries Inc,located in Omaha, Nebraska,manufactures engineered metalstructures and otherfabricated products forindustrial and commercialapplications. The company alsodesigns and manufacturespoles, towers and structuresfor lighting and trafficwireless communication andutility markets. It alsomanufactures agriculturalirrigation equipment andrelated products. The companywas founded in 1946.Valmont Industries Inc, located in Omaha, Nebraska,manufactures engineered metal structures and otherfabricated products for industrial and commercialapplications. The company also designs and manufacturespoles, towers and structures for lighting and trafficwireless communication and utility markets. It alsomanufactures agricultural irrigation equipment and relatedproducts. The company was founded in 1946.Valmont Industries Inc, located in Omaha, Nebraska, manufactures engineered metal structures and other fabricated products for industrial and commercial applications. The company also designs and manufactures poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic wireless communication and utility markets. It also manufactures agricultural irrigation equipment and related products. The company was founded in 1946.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000Stainton Metal Co Ltd, locatedin Stockton-On-Tees, UK,manufactures stainless steeland galvanized street lightingcolumns, high masts, tramwayand telecommunication poles.The company was founded in1978.Stainton Metal Co Ltd, located in Stockton-On-Tees, UK,manufactures stainless steel and galvanized street lightingcolumns, high masts, tramway and telecommunication poles.The company was founded in 1978.Stainton Metal Co Ltd, located in Stockton-On-Tees, UK, manufactures stainless steel and galvanized street lighting columns, high masts, tramway and telecommunication poles. The company was founded in 1978.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y21 Nov 08Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/21/200821 Nov 08Date Effective: 11/21/200821 Nov 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000UK - Valmont Industries Inc ofthe US acquired Stainton MetalCo Ltd, aStockton-On-Tees-basedmanufacturer of stainlesssteel and galvanized streetlighting columns.UK - Valmont Industries Inc of the US acquired Stainton Metal Co Ltd, a Stockton-On-Tees-based manufacturer of stainless steel and galvanized street lighting columns.UK - Valmont Industries Inc of the US acquired Stainton Metal Co Ltd, aStockton-On-Tees-based manufacturer of stainless steel and galvanized street lightingcolumns.UK - Valmont Industries Inc of the US acquired Stainton Metal Co Ltd, a Stockton-On-Tees-based manufacturer of stainless steel and galvanized street lighting columns.UK - Valmont Industries Inc of the US acquired Stainton Metal Co Ltd, a Stockton-On-Tees-based manufacturer of stainless steel andgalvanized street lighting columns.William Blair & Co1.00000$ 0.000 - William Blair & Co - Adv0.00000Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000003312:Steel works, blast furnaces, and rolling mills3449:Miscellaneous structural metal work3646:Nonresidential electric lighting fixtures6317001New YorkUnited States3441NebraskaPublicVMI3312:Steel works, blast furnaces, and rolling mills3449:Miscellaneous structural metal work3646:Nonresidential electric lighting fixtures742039002United Kingdom3646ForeignPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_165499_807510581moodys/PR_165499_807510581htmlGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## OCT #### Rating Action: Valmont Industries, Inc. Moody's upgrades Valmont's liquidity rating to SGL-# Approximately $### million of rated debt affected New York, October ##, #### -- Moody's today...10/23/2008 12:50:31 AMhtmlValmont Industries, Inc.Valmont Industries, Inc.807510581150.0000NewsRating ActionPR_165499_807510581Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1805324ccbn/T1805324norm...Good morning. My name is Rachel and I will be your conference operator today. At this time I would like to welcome everyone to the Valmont Industries third quarter conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks there will be a question and answer session. (Operator Instructions). Thank you. Mr. Laudin, you may begin your conference. ... 10/16/2008 1:05:00 PMValmont54.0000FinalValmont Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptVMI8:00am CTTranscriptT1805324Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-28744312newstex/PRN-0005-28744312xml OMAHA, Neb., Oct. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture,...040000000401600004016048040160180401600104016005040130000401300304005000040050060400300004003009130000001301000013010007130020001300200310/15/2008 6:17:33 PM1800000018004000180080001801600018003000190000001900100019002000190020091900200419002013PR Newswire USPRN-0005-28744312VALMONT INDUSTRIES INCMOGENS C BAYTERRY J MCCLAINVMINewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/663631spcred/663631normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal8/6/2008 1:20:57 PM400Full Report663631United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsFull ReportVariable cost structure; Large distribution network, which provides a competitive advantage; and Good product and end-market diversity. Cyclicality of end markets; Relatively low operating margins and discretionary cash flow; and Exposure to volatile raw material costs, particularly steel. The ratings on Omaha, NE-based Valmont Industries Inc. (Valmont) reflects the company's steady improvement in operating performance over the past several quarters because of continued higher demand for its products and improved pricing, a trend we expect will continue in the near term despite the expected slowdown in commercial construction. As a result, credit metrics are likely to be maintained at a level that we would consider to be more consistent with a higher rating, given the company's business risk profile, withUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMIFULLGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/663635spcred/663635normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal8/6/2008 1:20:57 PM175Summary663635United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsSummaryThe ratings on Omaha, NE-based Valmont Industries Inc. (Valmont) reflects the company's steady improvement in operating performance over the past several quarters because of continued higher demand for its products and improved pricing, a trend we expect will continue in the near term despite the expected slowdown in commercial construction. As a result, credit metrics are likely to be maintained at a level that we would consider to be more consistent with a higher rating, given the company's business risk profile, with debt to EBITDA below 1.5x and funds from operations (FFO) to total debt around 45%. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services was previously concerned with the potential for margin compression due to rising commodity prices. However, Valmont has continuedUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMISUMMARYGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/662376spcred/662376normThe latest News from S&Pglobal7/31/2008 2:46:08 AM100News662376United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsNewsNEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) July 30, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today it revised its outlook on Valmont Industries Inc. (VMI) to positive from stable. At the same time, we affirmed all ratings, including its 'BB+' corporate credit rating on the Omaha, Neb.-based company. The outlook revision reflects the company's steady improvement in operating performance over the past several quarters due to continued higher demand for its products and improved pricing, a trend we expect will continue in the near term despite the expected slowdown in commercial construction. As a result, credit metrics are likely to be maintained at a level that we would consider to be more consistent with a higher rating, given the company's business riskUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMINEWSGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/662377spcred/662377normThe latest Research Update from S&Pglobal7/31/2008 2:46:08 AM175Research Update662377United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsResearch UpdateOn July 30, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on Valmont Industries Inc. (VMI) to positive from stable. At the same time, we affirmed all ratings, including its 'BB+' corporate credit rating on the Omaha, Neb.-based company. The outlook revision reflects the company's steady improvement in operating performance over the past several quarters due to continued higher demand for its products and improved pricing, a trend we expect will continue in the near term despite the expected slowdown in commercial construction. As a result, credit metrics are likely to be maintained at a level that we would consider to be more consistent with a higher rating, given the company's business risk profile, with debt to EBITDA belowUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMIRESUPDGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1805321ccbn/T1805321norm...Good morning. My name is Cynthia and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Valmont Industries second-quarter #### earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). I'd now like to turn today's call over to Jeff Laudin. Please go ahead, sir. ... 7/18/2008 4:06:00 PMValmont54.0000FinalQ2 2008 Valmont Earnings Conference Call TranscriptVMI9:00am ETTranscriptT1805321Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1805318ccbn/T1805318norm...Good morning. My name is Wanda and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Valmont Industries' first-quarter earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Thank you. I would now like to turn the call over to Mr. Jeff Laudin, Manager, Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. ... 7/16/2008 4:55:29 PMValmont Industries, Inc54.0000Q1 2008 Valmont Earnings Conference CallVMI9:00AM ETTranscriptT1805318Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_151943_807510581moodys/PR_151943_807510581htmlGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## MAR #### Rating Action: Valmont Industries, Inc. Moody's upgrades Valmont's CFR to Ba#; outlook stable Approximately $### million of rated debt affected New York, March ##, #### -- Moody's upgraded...Rating Action4/1/2008 1:11:49 AMValmont Industries, Inc.807510581150.0000NewshtmlValmont Industries, Inc.PR_151943_807510581Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_807510581moodys/COP_807510581htmlGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## OCT #### Credit Opinion: Valmont Industries, Inc. Valmont Industries, Inc. Omaha, Nebraska, United States Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Corporate Family Rating Ba# Senior Subordinate...3/31/2008 4:23:00 PMhtmlValmont Industries, Inc.Valmont Industries, Inc.807510581150.0000NewsCredit OpinionCOP_807510581Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1758348ccbn/T1758348normQ# #### Valmont Earnings Conference Call2/15/2008 10:08:00 AMValmont54.0000FinalQ4 2007 Valmont Earnings Conference Call TranscriptVMI8:00am CTTranscriptT1758348Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/628137spcred/628137normThe latest Full Report from S&P1/29/2008 6:54:40 PMFull Report400global628137United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsCapital GoodsFull ReportVariable cost structure; Large distribution network, which provides a competitive advantage; and Good product and end-market diversity. Cyclicality of end markets; Relatively low operating margins and discretionary cash flow; and Exposure to volatile raw material costs, particularly steel. The ratings on Valmont Industries Inc. reflect the cyclicality of its end markets, heavy reliance on steel as a raw material, and relatively modest levels of discretionary cash flow. The ratings also incorporate the company's variable cost structure, diverse end markets, established distribution networks, and a good financial profile. Omaha-based Valmont produces fabricated metal products, such as lighting and traffic poles, utility poles for electricity transmission, communication towers, agricultural irrigation equipment, and other tubular products. The company also produces concrete pole structuresUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMIFULLGLOBISSCORPFICapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/628140spcred/628140normThe latest Summary from S&P1/29/2008 6:54:40 PMSummary175global628140United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsSummaryThe ratings on Valmont Industries Inc. reflect the cyclicality of its end markets, heavy reliance on steel as a raw material, and relatively modest levels of discretionary cash flow. The ratings also incorporate the company's variable cost structure, diverse end markets, established distribution networks, and a good financial profile. Omaha-based Valmont produces fabricated metal products, such as lighting and traffic poles, utility poles for electricity transmission, communication towers, agricultural irrigation equipment, and other tubular products. The company also produces concrete pole structures and provides metal-coating services. Diversification across the company's market segments and Valmont's variable cost structure has reduced earnings and cash flow volatility despite the cyclicality inherent in the company's end markets. Valmont does have significant exposure to volatileUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMISUMMARYGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/625817spcred/625817normThe latest News from S&P1/15/2008 1:15:43 PMNews100global625817United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsNewsNEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Jan. 15, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its ratings on metal products fabricator Valmont Industries Inc. (Valmont) and removed them from CreditWatch, where they were placed with positive implications on Nov. 20, 2007. The corporate credit rating was raised to 'BB+' from 'BB'. The outlook is stable. "The upgrade reflects the company's continued strong operating performance as a result of steady growth in revenues and improvement in operating margins," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Thomas Nadramia. "This has resulted in a meaningful improvement to credit measures that we would consider to be more appropriate for the higher rating. In addition, current spending levels in the highway and infrastructure sectors,USA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMINEWSGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/625818spcred/625818normThe latest Research Update from S&P1/15/2008 1:15:43 PMResearch Update175global625818United StatesIndustrial MachineryUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsCapital GoodsResearch UpdateOn Jan. 15, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its ratings on metal products fabricator Valmont Industries Inc. (Valmont) and removed them from CreditWatch, where they were placed with positive implications on Nov. 20, 2007. The corporate credit rating was raised to 'BB+' from 'BB'. The outlook is stable. The upgrade reflects the company's continued strong operating performance as a result of steady growth in revenues and improvement in operating margins. This has resulted in a meaningful improvement to credit measures that we would consider to be more appropriate for the higher rating. In addition, current spending levels in the highway and infrastructure sectors, as well as strong farm income underlying the company's irrigation business, should continue to supportUSA92025320106020 201060 2010 20Valmont Industries Inc.343961USAVMIRESUPDGLOBISSFICORPCapitalCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/srp/27457srp/27457norm...Address:One Valmont Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska #####-#### Incorporated:DelawareWeb Site: www.valmont.comSIC Classification: Miscellaneous Structural Metal Work (####) Business Description: Valmont Industries, Inc. is engaged in a variety of business segments, including the manufacture of engineered metal structures for the lighting and traffic and utility industries, the manufacture of tower and pole structures and components for the wireless telephone industry, coatings services for industrial customers, the manufacture of irrigation equipment and related parts and services to agricultural customers and the manufacture of tubular products for industrial customers. 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