Valmont Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Net Sales and Operating Income Aligned with Expectations
Generated Strong Operating Cash Flows of $225 Million

Valmont Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Renee Campbell
renee.campbell@valmont.com

Valmont^® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024.

President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, “Our team delivered another solid quarter, expanding operating margins and generating strong operating cash flows despite lower sales. The Infrastructure segment benefited from strong utility market demand and an improving telecommunications market in North America. Pricing discipline, a more favorable product mix, and a leaner cost structure contributed to margin improvement. In Agriculture, while North American and Brazilian markets remain muted, I’m proud of our swift response in supplying replacement equipment to support our dealers following the Midwest U.S. storms earlier this year. I want to thank the Valmont team for their hard work and execution in delivering higher operating margins and cash flows. Overall, I’m pleased with our continued progress towards our strategic priorities and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2023 unless otherwise noted)

Net sales of $1.0 billion decreased 2.9%, as strong growth in Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (“Utility”) and Telecommunications was offset by lower sales in Solar and international Agriculture, specifically Brazil
Operating income increased to $125.7 million or 12.3% of net sales compared to an operating loss of ($24.2) million [adjusted¹operating income of $120.8 million or 11.5% of net sales]
Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $4.11 compared to diluted loss per share of ($2.34) [$4.12 EPS adjusted¹]
Generated operating cash flows of $225.1 million; cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter were $200.5 million
Returned $52.2 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
Reduced revolving credit facility borrowings by approximately $120.0 million
Reaffirming 2024 full-year financial outlook

Key Financial Metrics


Third Quarter 2024	GAAP								Adjusted¹
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)	9/28/2024			9/30/2023					9/28/2024			9/30/2023
	Q3 2024			Q3 2023			vs. Q3 2023		Q3 2024			Q3 2023			vs. Q3 2023
Net Sales	$	1,020,175		$	1,050,295		(2.9	)%	$	1,020,175		$	1,050,295		(2.9	)%
Gross Profit		301,693			315,111		(4.3	)%		301,693			315,111		(4.3	)%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales		29.6	%		30.0	%				29.6	%		30.0	%
Operating Income (Loss)		125,735			(24,190	)	NM			125,735			120,834		4.1	%
Operating Inc. (Loss) as a % of Net Sales		12.3	%		(2.3	)%				12.3	%		11.5	%
Net Earnings (Loss) Attrib. to VMI		83,068			(49,028	)	NM			83,068			86,976		(4.5	)%
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share		4.11			(2.34	)	NM			4.11			4.12		(0.2	)%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		20,234			20,951					20,234			21,131

Year-to-Date 2024	GAAP								Adjusted¹
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)	9/28/2024			9/30/2023					9/28/2024			9/30/2023
	FY 2024			FY 2023			vs. FY 2023		FY 2024			FY 2023			vs. FY 2023
Net Sales	$	3,037,740		$	3,159,072		(3.8	)%	$	3,037,740		$	3,159,072		(3.8	)%
Gross Profit		928,191			953,093		(2.6	)%		928,191			953,093		(2.6	)%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales		30.6	%		30.2	%				30.6	%		30.2	%
Operating Income		404,596			228,009		NM			404,596			380,601		6.3	%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales		13.3	%		7.2	%				13.3	%		12.0	%
Net Earnings Attributable to VMI²		270,606			114,888		NM			270,606			257,368		5.1	%
Diluted Earnings per Share²		13.34			5.40		NM			13.34			12.09		10.3	%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		20,283			21,290					20,283			21,290

²Q2 2024 included a tax benefit of approximately $3.0 million or $0.15 per share due to the reduction of a valuation allowance on a tax loss carryforward in a foreign subsidiary NM = not meaningful

Third Quarter 2024 Segment Review

Infrastructure (74.1% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, solar, lighting and transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products

Sales of $758.6 million increased slightly year over year. Strong sales growth in Utility and Telecommunications was offset by lower Lighting and Transportation (“L&T”) and Solar sales.

Utility sales grew nearly 15.0%, primarily due to a favorable project mix and higher volumes of distribution and substation products. Telecommunications volumes were higher, driven by increased carrier spending amid a stabilizing North American market environment. Lower L&T volumes were driven by lighting market softness, the strategic exit from select lower-margin products, and transportation project timing. Solar volumes were significantly lower due to the non-recurrence of a large international utility-scale project in the third quarter 2023, and last quarter’s strategic decision to exit certain low-margin projects.

Pricing improved across the segment, as a favorable mix and pricing discipline more than offset the impact of steel index deflation.

Operating income increased to $123.7 million or 16.3% of net sales compared to $103.4 million or 13.7% of net sales [adjusted¹operating income of $108.0 million or 14.3% of net sales] in the third quarter of 2023. This improvement was driven by pricing discipline, lower SG&A expenses, and a reduction in cost of goods sold, primarily due to lower steel costs.

Agriculture (25.9% of Net Sales)

Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture

Sales of $265.3 million decreased 11.1% year over year. In North America, irrigation equipment volumes were slightly lower. An increase in replacement sales driven by severe weather events earlier in 2024 was offset by continued agriculture market softness amid lower grain prices. Average irrigation selling prices were similar to last year.

International sales decreased year over year, with significantly lower sales in Brazil due to normalizing backlog levels and lower grain prices, which impacted growers’ buying behavior. This decline was partially offset by sales growth in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) region and the contribution from the HR Products acquisition.

Operating income was $28.9 million or 11.0% of net sales compared to an operating loss of ($99.7) million [adjusted¹operating income of $38.5 million or 13.0% of net sales] in the third quarter of 2023. The benefit of reduced SG&A expenses was offset by the impact of lower volumes and a higher mix of project sales.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Allocation

The Company generated strong operating cash flows of $225.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter were $200.5 million. Valmont paid $12.1 million in dividends and repurchased $40.1 million of Company stock, with $81.0 million remaining on the authorized share repurchase program. Additionally, the Company reduced borrowings on its revolving credit facility by approximately $120.0 million this quarter, bringing the total year-to-date net reduction to approximately $210.0 million.

Reaffirming 2024 Full-Year Financial Outlook and Providing Key Assumptions

The Company is reaffirming its full-year 2024 net sales and diluted earnings per share outlook that was provided in the second quarter.

Net sales change (vs. prior year) of (3.5%) to (1.5%)
- Infrastructure net sales growth of Flat to 1.5% vs. prior year
- Agriculture net sales expected to decrease (15.0%) to (10.0%) vs. prior year
Diluted earnings per share of $16.50 to $17.30
Effective tax rate expected to be slightly below 26%
Minimal expected foreign currency translation impact on net sales
For cash flow purposes, capital expenditures now expected to be in the range of $85.0 to $95.0 million to support strategic growth initiatives (vs. prior expectation of $95.0 to $110.0 million)

Mr. Applbaum added, “We’ve performed well during the first three quarters of the year, reinforcing our confidence in achieving our full-year outlook. Our diverse exposure to infrastructure and agriculture markets helps us navigate market cycles effectively, and our focus on operational excellence and growth investments positions us to meet rising demand. In addition, we remain disciplined in driving margin expansion through pricing and expense management. Combined with a balanced capital allocation framework, this positions us to deliver lasting and meaningful shareholder returns.”

A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be accessible by telephone on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CT by dialing +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast by pointing browsers to this link: Valmont Industries 3Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will simultaneously be available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com. A replay of the event can be accessed three hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at +1 877.660.6853 or +1 201.612.7415. Please use access code 13742907. The replay will be available through 10:59 p.m. CT on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity. Today, we remain committed to doing more with less by innovating through technology. Learn more about how we’re Conserving Resources. Improving Life.^® at valmont.com.

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management has made in light of experience in the industries in which Valmont operates, as well as management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. Although management believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Valmont’s actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, risk factors described from time to time in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operating efficiencies, availability and price of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes of domestic and foreign governments. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement.

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¹Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts) (Unaudited)

	Thirteen weeks ended						Thirty-nine weeks ended
	September 28,			September 30,			September 28,			September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Net sales	$	1,020,175		$	1,050,295		$	3,037,740		$	3,159,072
Cost of sales		718,482			735,184			2,109,549			2,205,979
Gross profit		301,693			315,111			928,191			953,093
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		175,958			194,277			523,595			580,060
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		—			140,844			—			140,844
Realignment charges		—			4,180			—			4,180
Operating income (loss)		125,735			(24,190	)		404,596			228,009
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense		(14,313	)		(13,472	)		(46,380	)		(41,494	)
Interest income		2,080			3,186			5,358			4,579
Gain (loss) on deferred compensation investments		1,160			(344	)		3,116			1,791
Gain on divestiture		—			—			—			2,994
Other		(2,307	)		165			(3,662	)		(4,593	)
Total other income (expenses)		(13,380	)		(10,465	)		(41,568	)		(36,723	)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries		112,355			(34,655	)		363,028			191,286
Income tax expense		29,724			15,461			90,779			79,239
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries		(21	)		(199	)		(60	)		(1,219	)
Net earnings (loss)		82,610			(50,315	)		272,189			110,828
Loss (earnings) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests		458			1,287			(1,583	)		4,060
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	83,068		$	(49,028	)	$	270,606		$	114,888

Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic		20,092			20,951			20,152			21,083
Earnings (loss) per share - Basic	$	4.13		$	(2.34	)	$	13.43		$	5.45

Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		20,234			20,951			20,283			21,290
Earnings (loss) per share - Diluted	$	4.11		$	(2.34	)	$	13.34		$	5.40

Cash dividends per share	$	0.60		$	0.60		$	1.80		$	1.80

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Thirteen weeks ended						Thirty-nine weeks ended
	September 28,			September 30,			September 28,			September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Infrastructure
Net sales	$	756,370		$	753,626		$	2,237,533		$	2,253,924
Gross profit		223,333			214,841			673,353			640,113
as a percentage of net sales		29.5	%		28.5	%		30.1	%		28.4	%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		99,676			106,800			298,251			321,770
as a percentage of net sales		13.2	%		14.2	%		13.3	%		14.3	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		—			3,571			—			3,571
Realignment charges		—			1,069			—			1,069
Operating income		123,657			103,401			375,102			313,703
as a percentage of net sales		16.3	%		13.7	%		16.8	%		13.9	%

Agriculture
Net sales	$	263,805		$	296,669		$	800,207		$	905,148
Gross profit		78,360			100,270			254,838			312,980
as a percentage of net sales		29.7	%		33.8	%		31.8	%		34.6	%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		49,467			61,760			145,001			171,896
as a percentage of net sales		18.8	%		20.8	%		18.1	%		19.0	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		—			137,273			—			137,273
Realignment charges		—			907			—			907
Operating income (loss)		28,893			(99,670	)		109,837			2,904
as a percentage of net sales		11.0	%		(33.6	)%		13.7	%		0.3	%

Corporate
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	26,815		$	25,717		$	80,343		$	86,394
Realignment charges		—			2,204			—			2,204
Operating loss		(26,815	)		(27,921	)		(80,343	)		(88,598	)

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2024
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	599,705	$	119,973	$	(3,684	)	$	715,994
International		158,874		145,313		(6	)		304,181
Total sales	$	758,579	$	265,286	$	(3,690	)	$	1,020,175

Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and Substation	$	342,401	$	—	$	—		$	342,401
Lighting and Transportation		229,219		—		—			229,219
Coatings		88,046		—		(2,201	)		85,845
Telecommunications		64,288		—		—			64,288
Solar		34,625		—		(8	)		34,617
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		243,368		(1,481	)		241,887
Technology Products and Services		—		21,918		—			21,918
Total sales	$	758,579	$	265,286	$	(3,690	)	$	1,020,175

	Thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	572,239	$	126,828	$	(3,055	)	$	696,012
International		182,837		171,655		(209	)		354,283
Total sales	$	755,076	$	298,483	$	(3,264	)	$	1,050,295

Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and Substation	$	297,967	$	—	$	—		$	297,967
Lighting and Transportation		252,603		—		—			252,603
Coatings		88,967		—		(1,241	)		87,726
Telecommunications		59,630		—		—			59,630
Solar		55,909		—		(209	)		55,700
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		273,639		(1,814	)		271,825
Technology Products and Services		—		24,844		—			24,844
Total sales	$	755,076	$	298,483	$	(3,264	)	$	1,050,295

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2024
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	1,750,420	$	441,198	$	(12,836	)	$	2,178,782
International		494,515		364,526		(83	)		858,958
Total sales	$	2,244,935	$	805,724	$	(12,919	)	$	3,037,740

Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and Substation	$	990,744	$	—	$	—		$	990,744
Lighting and Transportation		694,877		—		—			694,877
Coatings		266,710		—		(7,321	)		259,389
Telecommunications		176,649		—		—			176,649
Solar		115,955		—		(81	)		115,874
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		730,798		(5,517	)		725,281
Technology Products and Services		—		74,926		—			74,926
Total sales	$	2,244,935	$	805,724	$	(12,919	)	$	3,037,740

	Thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2023
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	1,743,635	$	450,678	$	(12,042	)	$	2,182,271
International		518,142		459,901		(1,242	)		976,801
Total sales	$	2,261,777	$	910,579	$	(13,284	)	$	3,159,072

Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and Substation	$	927,094	$	—	$	—		$	927,094
Lighting and Transportation		727,862		—		—			727,862
Coatings		270,201		—		(6,611	)		263,590
Telecommunications		195,505		—		—			195,505
Solar		141,115		—		(1,242	)		139,873
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		825,277		(5,431	)		819,846
Technology Products and Services		—		85,302		—			85,302
Total sales	$	2,261,777	$	910,579	$	(13,284	)	$	3,159,072

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

	September 28,		December 30,
	2024		2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	200,477	$	203,041
Receivables, net		714,010		657,960
Inventories		611,422		658,428
Contract assets		183,085		175,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		98,165		92,479
Total current assets		1,807,159		1,787,629
Property, plant, and equipment, net		609,001		617,394
Goodwill and other non-current assets		1,080,668		1,072,425
Total assets	$	3,496,828	$	3,477,448

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS,
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt	$	531	$	719
Notes payable to banks		1,309		3,205
Accounts payable		353,883		358,311
Accrued expenses		274,089		277,764
Contract liabilities		100,150		70,978
Income taxes payable		28,066		—
Dividends payable		12,021		12,125
Total current liabilities		770,049		723,102
Long-term debt, excluding current installments		898,201		1,107,885
Operating lease liabilities		149,253		162,743
Other non-current liabilities		91,521		66,646
Total liabilities		1,909,024		2,060,376
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		46,111		62,792
Shareholders' equity		1,541,693		1,354,280
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity	$	3,496,828	$	3,477,448

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

	Thirty-nine weeks ended
	September 28,			September 30,
	2024			2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	272,189		$	110,828
Depreciation and amortization		70,541			73,638
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan		(19,539	)		(15,259	)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		—			140,844
Gain on divestiture		—			(2,994	)
Change in working capital		44,615			(110,550	)
Other		11,458			(5,639	)
Net cash flows from operating activities		379,264			190,868
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(53,833	)		(71,233	)
Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash divested		—			6,369
Proceeds from property damage insurance claims		—			6,770
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		—			(31,839	)
Other		(1,266	)		667
Net cash flows from investing activities		(55,099	)		(89,266	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments on short-term borrowings		(1,899	)		(2,641	)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		30,009			215,012
Principal repayments on long-term borrowings		(240,522	)		(109,335	)
Dividends paid		(36,337	)		(36,983	)
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interests		(17,745	)		—
Repurchases of common stock		(55,069	)		(166,663	)
Other		(4,314	)		(10,881	)
Net cash flows from financing activities		(325,877	)		(111,491	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(852	)		(2,951	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,564	)		(12,840	)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period		203,041			185,406
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	200,477		$	172,566

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS
REGULATION G RECONCILIATION
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
(Unaudited)

The non-GAAP table below discloses the impact of the impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, realignment charges, intangible asset amortization (Prospera), and stock-based compensation recognized for the Prospera employees on fiscal 2023 results, as well as the impact of non-recurring tax benefit items on net earnings. Amounts may be impacted by rounding. We believe it is useful when considering Company performance for the non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and operating income to be taken into consideration by management and investors with the related reported GAAP measures.

The Company previously presented non-GAAP financial measures adjusted for Prospera intangible asset amortization and stock-based compensation recognized for the Prospera employees for a better investor understanding of Agriculture segment performance related to traditional segment products. The Company conducted its annual impairment testing of intangible asset value as of September 2, 2023 and significantly reduced the Prospera intangible asset value. Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors approved certain realignment plans subsequent to the third quarter of fiscal 2023 that significantly affected the compensation recognized for the Prospera employees. As a result of this, the Company does not consider its historical adjustments related to Prospera to arrive at non-GAAP financial measures to be relevant to investor understanding of third quarter of fiscal 2023 and future segment performance.


	Thirteen						Thirty-nine
	weeks ended			Diluted			weeks ended			Diluted
	September 30,			earnings (loss)			September 30,			earnings per
	2023			per share^1,2			2023			share^1,2
Net earnings (loss) attrib. to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported	$	(49,028	)	$	(2.32	)	$	114,888		$	5.40
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		140,844			6.67			140,844			6.62
Realignment charges		4,180			0.20			4,180			0.20
Prospera intangible asset amortization		—			—			3,290			0.15
Prospera stock-based compensation		—			—			4,278			0.20
Total adjustments, pre-tax		145,024			6.86			152,592			7.17
Tax effect of adjustments³		(5,432	)		(0.26	)		(6,524	)		(0.31	)
Non-recurring tax benefit items		(3,588	)		(0.17	)		(3,588	)		(0.17	)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - adjusted	$	86,976		$	4.12		$	257,368		$	12.09
Average shares outstanding - diluted					21,131						21,290

¹In the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company reported a GAAP net loss. In periods in which the Company recognizes a net loss, the Company excludes the impact of outstanding stock awards from the diluted loss per share calculation, as its inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect. The adjusted diluted earnings per share calculation includes the impact of outstanding stock awards. ²Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes rounding. ³The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS
REGULATION G RECONCILIATION
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

The non-GAAP tables below disclose the impacts of the impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, realignment charges, intangible asset amortization (Prospera), and stock-based compensation recognized for the Prospera employees on fiscal 2023 results. Amounts may be impacted by rounding. We believe it is useful when considering Company performance for the non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and operating income to be taken into consideration by management and investors with the related reported GAAP measures.


	Thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2023
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*				*Corporate*			*Consolidated*
Operating income (loss) - as reported	$	103,401		$	(99,670	)		$	(27,921	)	$	(24,190	)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		3,571			137,273				—			140,844
Realignment charges		1,069			907				2,204			4,180
Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	108,041		$	38,510			$	(25,717	)	$	120,834
Net sales - as reported		753,626			296,669				—			1,050,295

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		13.7	%		(33.6	)	%		NM			(2.3	)%
Adj. operating inc. (loss) as a % of net sales		14.3	%		13.0		%		NM			11.5	%

	Thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2023
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*				*Corporate*			*Consolidated*
Operating income (loss) - as reported	$	313,703		$	2,904			$	(88,598	)	$	228,009
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets		3,571			137,273				—			140,844
Realignment charges		1,069			907				2,204			4,180
Prospera intangible asset amortization		—			3,290				—			3,290
Prospera stock-based compensation		—			4,278				—			4,278
Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	318,343		$	148,652			$	(86,394	)	$	380,601
Net sales - as reported		2,253,924			905,148				—			3,159,072

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		13.9	%		0.3		%		NM			7.2	%
Adj. operating inc. (loss) as a % of net sales		14.1	%		16.4		%		NM			12.0	%
NM = not meaningful