VMI appoints William E. Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. appointed William E. Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer effective October 20, 2025. Johnson brings senior accounting leadership experience from Conagra Brands, where he served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller from July 2023 to October 2025 and previously as Assistant Controller. He began his career at KPMG and holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Timothy P. Francis, who has served as CAO since September 2024, will assist the transition and focus on the Infrastructure segment. Compensation details are provided in Exhibit 99.1.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Valmont named a new Chief Accounting Officer; governance continuity with a managed transition.

Valmont appointed William E. Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer effective October 20, 2025 (Item 5.02). He previously served as principal accounting officer at Conagra Brands and spent earlier years at KPMG. The prior CAO, Timothy P. Francis, will assist with the transition and shift focus to the Infrastructure segment. Compensation terms are provided in Exhibit 99.1 by reference.

This role oversees accounting policy, internal controls, and financial reporting. A structured handoff from the outgoing CAO reduces transition risk to reporting processes. The disclosed background signals experience in public company reporting and audit environments, which supports continuity in SEC compliance and internal control stewardship. No operational or financial condition changes are disclosed.

Watch for smooth execution in the next reporting cycle and any subsequent internal control or disclosure control updates. The appointment date October 20, 2025 and signature on October 24, 2025 frame timing; Exhibit 99.1 details compensation to monitor alignment with responsibilities.

0000102729false00001027292025-10-202025-10-20

​

​

​

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

​

October 20, 2025

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)

​

☐      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

​

☐      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.

☐

​

​

​

​

​

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

(c) On October 20, 2025, Valmont Industries, Inc. appointed William E. Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer.

Mr. Johnson, age 44, most recently served from July 2023 to October 2025 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) of Conagra Brands, Inc., a leading branded food company, and previously as its Assistant Controller from September 2019. Mr. Johnson began his career at KPMG, serving in positions of increasing responsibilities from 2005 to 2018. He received his master’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Timothy P. Francis who has served as Chief Accounting Officer of Valmont since September 2024 will assist in the transition of duties and will shift his focus to assisting executive management of Valmont’s Infrastructure segment.

Information with respect to Mr. Johnson’s compensation 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	​	William E. Johnson 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:	October 24, 2025	​	​
​		By:	/s/ THOMAS LIGUORI
​		​	Name:	Thomas Liguori
​		​	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​

​

​

​

​

FAQ

What did Valmont (VMI) announce in this 8-K?

Valmont appointed William E. Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer effective October 20, 2025.

Who is Valmont’s new Chief Accounting Officer?

William E. Johnson, formerly Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) at Conagra Brands.

What is William E. Johnson’s background relevant to VMI?

He served at Conagra Brands (2019–2025) and spent 2005–2018 at KPMG; he holds a master’s in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

What is changing for prior CAO Timothy P. Francis at VMI?

He will assist with the transition and shift focus to assisting executive management of Valmont’s Infrastructure segment.

Where can I find Johnson’s compensation details for VMI?

Compensation information is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

What is Valmont’s trading symbol and exchange?

Valmont trades as VMI on the New York Stock Exchange.