Valmont (VMI) Form 4: CEO Avner Applbaum Reports Minor Share Disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) – Form 4 filing dated 08/01/2025

President & CEO Avner M. Applbaum reported one transaction dated 07/31/2025. Under Table I, he disposed of 168 common shares at $363.95 per share (Transaction Code F). Following the transaction, Applbaum directly owns 22,445 common shares. No derivative security activity was disclosed in Table II. No other changes in ownership or additional reporting persons were listed.

The filing is routine, reflecting a small change (<1% of Applbaum’s direct holdings) and does not indicate any broader corporate event or guidance update.

Positive

• Insider retains a significant holding of 22,445 shares, aligning interests with shareholders

Negative

• Disposal of 168 shares by the CEO, albeit small, signals modest insider selling

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: CEO withheld 168 shares for tax/fee purposes; impact immaterial.

The Form 4 shows a minimal disposal of 168 VMI shares by CEO Avner Applbaum at $363.95, leaving him with 22,445 shares. Code F transactions typically involve share withholding to cover obligations and are generally non-directional. The amount represents roughly 0.75% of his reported direct stake and an immaterial fraction of VMI’s ~21 million shares outstanding. No derivative activity or multi-party filings were included. I view the disclosure as routine and not impactful to VMI’s investment thesis.

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)
07/31/2025

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
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	07/31/2025		F		168	D	$363.95	22,445	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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ R. Andew Massey for Avner M. Applbaum	08/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Valmont (VMI) shares did the CEO sell on 07/31/2025?

The Form 4 reports a disposal of 168 common shares.

What price were the Valmont shares transacted at?

The reported price was $363.95 per share.

How many Valmont shares does Avner M. Applbaum own after the transaction?

He directly owns 22,445 common shares following the reported sale.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4 filing?

No; Table II lists no derivative security transactions or holdings.

Does the filing indicate any change in corporate strategy or guidance for VMI?

No; the document only records a routine insider ownership change with no operational commentary.