Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) details CEO stock and option grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valmont Industries Inc. President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum reported new equity awards and related share transactions. On December 15, 2025 he acquired 3,552 shares of common stock at $0 as a restricted stock unit award, increasing his direct holdings to 25,164 shares. On December 16, 2025, 558 shares were disposed of at $410.66, leaving 24,606 shares held directly. He also received a non-qualified stock option for 10,931 shares at an exercise price of $411.97, vesting in three equal annual installments starting December 15, 2026 and expiring on December 15, 2035.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Applbaum Avner M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC

15000 VALMONT PLAZA

(Street)

OMAHA NE 68154

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC [ VMI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/15/2025		A		3,552(1)	A	$0	25,164	D
Common Stock	12/16/2025		F		558	D	$410.66	24,606	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$411.97	12/15/2025		A		10,931		12/15/2026(2)	12/15/2035	Common Stock	10,931	$0	10,931	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock unit award which vests in three equal installments commencing December 15, 2026.

2. Options vests in three equal annual installments commencing December 15, 2026.

	/s/ R. Andrew Massey for Avner M. Applbaum	12/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Valmont Industries (VMI) report for its CEO?

Valmont Industries reported that President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum acquired 3,552 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award and had 558 shares disposed of, along with a new stock option grant.

How many Valmont Industries (VMI) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Avner M. Applbaum beneficially owns 24,606 shares of Valmont Industries common stock in direct ownership.

What are the key terms of the CEO’s stock option grant at Valmont Industries (VMI)?

The CEO received a non-qualified stock option for 10,931 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $411.97 per share, expiring on December 15, 2035.

When do the restricted stock units for the Valmont Industries (VMI) CEO vest?

The 3,552 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments beginning on December 15, 2026, according to the disclosure.

How do the CEO’s stock options at Valmont Industries (VMI) vest over time?

The options for 10,931 shares vest in three equal annual installments starting on December 15, 2026, with a final expiration date of December 15, 2035.

What was the price used for the disposed shares in the Valmont Industries (VMI) CEO transaction?

The filing shows that 558 shares of Valmont Industries common stock were disposed of at a price of $410.66 per share.