Valmont details CFO Schwietz compensation terms

Valmont Industries, Inc. filed an update on executive leadership matters.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. filed an update on executive leadership matters. The company notes it had previously appointed John Schwietz as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.

This filing primarily provides a separate exhibit summarizing Mr. Schwietz’s compensation package as approved by the Human Resources Committee, and makes that information part of the public record.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, Human Resources Committee, Compensation Package, Inline XBRL

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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary financial

"the appointment of John Schwietz as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary"

Human Resources Committee financial

"compensation as approved by the Human Resources Committee is set forth"

Compensation Package financial

"Exhibit 99.1 John Schwietz Compensation Package"

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"Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document)"

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What does Valmont Industries (VMI) disclose about John Schwietz in this 8-K?

The filing confirms that Valmont had previously appointed John Schwietz as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. It also indicates that his compensation details are provided in a separate exhibit incorporated by reference into the disclosure.

Which role does John Schwietz hold at Valmont Industries (VMI)?

John Schwietz serves as Valmont’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. The filing focuses on formalizing his compensation package through approval by the Human Resources Committee and attaching a summary as an exhibit for investors to review.

Where can investors find details of the Valmont (VMI) CFO compensation package?

Details of CFO John Schwietz’s compensation package are contained in Exhibit 99.1, titled "John Schwietz Compensation Summary." This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the disclosure, making the compensation terms part of Valmont’s public filings.

Which Valmont Industries (VMI) board committee approved the CFO’s compensation?

The Human Resources Committee approved John Schwietz’s compensation as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. The resulting compensation package is summarized in Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced and incorporated into the company’s current report.

What is included in Exhibit 99.1 to the Valmont (VMI) 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is described as the "John Schwietz Compensation Summary." It contains information regarding the compensation package for Valmont’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, as approved by the Human Resources Committee and incorporated into the disclosure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/15/2026 - 04:55 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 10, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

Valmont Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


1-31429		47-0351813
(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15000 Valmont Plaza		68154
Omaha NE
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(402) 963-1000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	VMI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(c) Valmont Industries, Inc. previously reported the appointment of John Schwietz as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.

Information with respect to Mr. Schwietz’s compensation as approved by the Human Resources Committee is set forth on Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1
Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		John Schwietz Compensation Summary
104		Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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 by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			Valmont Industries, Inc.
Date:	April 15, 2026
		By:	/s/ WILLIAM E. JOHNSON
			Name:	William E. Johnson
			Title:	Chief Accounting Officer

Exhibit 99.1

John Schwietz Compensation Package

Base Salary: $525,000 per year

Participation in Valmont’s 2026 Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – Corporate Plan with a target of 80% of base salary (prorated for 2026) and capped at 2x bonus target.

Increase in the Long Term Performance Share (LTIP) Plans for 2025-2027 (prorated from promotion date) and 2026-2028 (prorated from promotion date) with a new target value of 80% of base salary and capped at 2x target.

Participation in the stock element of Valmont’s long-term incentive plans, with eligibility for a grant in December 2026 with a target value of 160% of base salary.

Stock ownership guideline of 2.5x of Base Salary.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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