VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1994-08-05
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                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        Washington, D.C.  20549



                               FORM 10-Q




                           QUARTERLY REPORT
                                   
                                   
                                   
                  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                  the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                   
             For the quarterly period ended June 25, 1994
                                   
                     Commission File Number 0-3701
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                       VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
         Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware
                                   
           I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 47-0351813
                                   
                        Valley, Nebraska  68064
                                   
   Registrant's telephone number, including area code (402) 359-2201
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months, and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety days.
Yes__X__    No_____

As of August 1, 1994 there were outstanding 11,571,892 common shares
of the registrant.
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                 
                                   
                                
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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
<TABLE>
                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
            (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                                            June 25, December 25,
ASSETS                                       1994       1993
- - -----------------------------------------   -------   -------
<S>                                         <C>       <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents               $  25,784    14,018
  Receivables, net                           67,178    70,159
  Deferred income taxes                       7,620     9,740
  Inventories                                59,305    69,913
  
  Prepaid expenses                            1,634     1,942
                                            -------   -------
    Total current assets                    161,521   165,772
                                            -------   -------
Other assets:
  Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates   3,288       261
  Other                                       4,456     7,785
                                            -------   -------
    Total other assets                        7,744     8,046
                                            -------   -------
Net property, plant and equipment            77,612    72,831
                                            -------   -------
Total assets                              $ 246,877   246,649
                                            =======   =======
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- - -----------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
  Accounts and notes payable              $  41,052    42,404
  Other current liabilities                  36,075    41,063
                                            -------   -------
    Total current liabilities                77,127    83,467
                                            -------   -------
Deferred income taxes                         7,631     8,593

Long-term debt, excl. current installments   38,681    38,419

Minority interest in consolidated
  subsidiaries                                  450       536

Other noncurrent liabilities                  2,442     2,242

Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock of $1 par value.
    Authorized 500,000 shares; none issued       --        --
  Common stock of $1 par value.
    Authorized 36,000,000 shares;
    issued 12,000,000 shares                 12,000    12,000
  Additional paid-in capital                  1,828     1,101
  Retained earnings                         105,480    99,880
  Currency translation adjustment             1,355       557
                                            -------   -------
Less:                                       120,663   113,538
  Cost of common shares in treasury--
    414,708 in 1994 (463,602 in 1993)            26        29
    Unearned restricted stock                    91       117
                                            -------   -------
    Total shareholders' equity              120,546   113,392
                                            -------   -------
Total liabilities and shareholders'
  equity                                  $ 246,877   246,649
                                            =======   =======
</TABLE>                               
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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
<TABLE>            
            Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
            (Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)
                                   
                                   
                                        Thirteen Weeks Ended  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                        --------------------  ----------------------
<CAPTION>                                         
                                         June 25,   June 26,   June 25,   June 26,
                                           1994       1993       1994       1993
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
<S>                                      <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales                               $121,967    115,979    233,152    222,888
Cost of sales                             94,393     89,469    181,221    171,036
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
  Gross profit                            27,574     26,510     51,931     51,852

Selling, general and administrative
  expenses                                19,580     19,567     38,249     39,191
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
  Operating income                         7,994      6,943     13,682     12,661
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
Other income (deductions):
  Interest expense                        (1,263)    (1,467)    (2,575)    (3,141)
  Interest income                            142        168        250        331
  Miscellaneous                                3        249        334        302
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
                                          (1,118)    (1,050)    (1,991)    (2,508)
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
Earnings before income taxes,
  discontinued operations and
  cumulative effect of accounting change   6,876      5,893     11,691     10,153
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
Income tax expense:
  Current                                  2,371        976      2,792      2,481
  Deferred                                   182      1,087      1,563      1,041
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
                                           2,553      2,063      4,355      3,522
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
Earnings from continuing operations        4,323      3,830      7,336      6,631

Earnings from discontinued operations,
  net of tax                                  --      4,283         --      4,970

Cumulative effect of accounting change        --         --         --     (4,910)
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
  Net earnings                          $  4,323      8,113      7,336      6,691
                                         =======    =======    =======    =======
Earnings (loss) per share:
  Continuing operations                 $   0.37       0.33       0.63       0.57
  Discontinued operations                     --       0.36         --       0.42
  Cumulative effect of accounting change      --         --         --      (0.42)
                                         -------    -------    -------    -------
  Net earnings                          $   0.37       0.69       0.63       0.57
                                         =======    =======    =======    =======
Cash dividends per share                $  0.075      0.075      0.150      0.140
                                         =======    =======    =======    =======
Weighted average number of shares of
  common stock outstanding (000 omitted)  11,673     11,716     11,678     11,733
                                         =======    =======    =======    =======
                                   
</TABLE>
                                   
                                   
                                   
                          
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
<TABLE>            
            Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                        (Dollars in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)
                                   

                                          Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                           --------------------
<CAPTION>                                           
                                           June 25,   June 26,
                                             1994       1993
                                           -------    -------
<S>                                        <C>        <C>
Net cash provided (used) by operations    $ 22,146     (6,763)
                                           -------    -------
Cash flows from investment activities:
  Purchase of property, plant & equipment  (10,824)    (5,887)
  Proceeds from sale of Inacom                  --     47,557
  Additions to other assets                   (379)      (801)
  Proceeds from sale, net of gain,
    of property and equipment                2,501      1,893
  Other, net                                   177        604
                                           -------    -------
    Net cash provided by (used in)
      investment activities                 (8,525)    43,366
                                           -------    -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net borrowings under short-term agreements  (141)    (1,419)
  Principal payments and retirement of
    long-term obligations                     (389)   (21,247)
  Dividends paid                            (1,732)    (1,489)
  Proceeds from exercise of employee
    stock plans                                451        740
  Purchase of common treasury shares           (44)      (356)
                                           -------    -------
    Net cash used in financing activities   (1,855)   (23,771)
                                           -------    -------
  Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 11,766     12,832

  Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of
    period                                  14,018     12,747
                                           -------    -------
  Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $25,784     25,579
                                           =======    =======
</TABLE>




        




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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                        (Dollars in thousands)
                              (Unaudited)
                                   
1.   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
     -------------------------------------------
     The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 25, 1994 and
     the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
     thirteen week and twenty-six week periods ended June 25, 1994 and
     June 26, 1993 and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
     Flows for the twenty-six week periods then ended have been
     prepared by the Company, without audit.  In the opinion of
     management, all necessary adjustments (which include normal
     recurring adjustments) have been made to present fairly the
     financial position at June 25, 1994 and for all periods
     presented.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
     financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
     accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.
     These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read
     in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
     included in the Company's December 25, 1993 Annual Report to
     shareholders.  The results of operations for the period ended
     June 25, 1994 are not necessarily indicative of the operating
     results for the full year.

2.   Cash Flows
     ----------
     For purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
     Flows, the Company considers cash and cash investments with a
     maturity of three months or less when purchased, to be cash
     equivalents.  Interest paid was $2,025 and $2,698 for the twenty-
     six week periods ended June 25, 1994 and June 26, 1993,
     respectively.  Income taxes paid, net of refunds, were $129 and
     $1,792 for the twenty-six week periods ended June 25, 1994 and
     June 26, 1993, respectively.

3.   Earnings Per Share
     ------------------
     Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number
     of common shares outstanding and equivalent common shares from
     dilutive stock options.
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
        
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 Management's Discussion and Analysis
                                  of
             Financial Condition and Results of Operations
                                   
Results of Operations
- - ---------------------
For the second quarter of 1994 net sales were $122.0 million, an
increase of 5% over the $116.0 million for the same period last year.
Net sales for this year's first half were $233.2 million versus $222.9
million in the same period last year.  Sales of Irrigation products
increased in the second quarter and first half of 1994 versus the same
periods in 1993 as a result of strong demand in the North American
market.  This demand was driven by water conservation, good commodity
prices and relatively low interest rates.  Sales to international
markets for the second quarter and first half of 1994 were about the
same as a year ago as declining shipments to Saudi Arabia were offset
by orders from other parts of the world.

The Industrial Products segment recorded lower overall sales,
primarily from the ballast business and as a result of the 1993 sale
and closing of the steel reinforcing bar operations and divestiture of
the cathodic protection operation.  For the second quarter and first
half, net sales in the North American pole and tubing operations
increased in 1994 versus the same periods in 1993.  European pole
sales declined due to slow economic conditions in that region.  The
ballast business reflected lower sales in the second quarter and first
half of 1994 compared to the same periods in 1993 due to lower market
prices as the result of excess inventory positions by industry
manufacturers and distributors.

Gross profit as a percent of sales was 22.6% and 22.9% for the second
quarter of 1994 and 1993, respectively.  Year-to-date gross profit was
22.3% compared to 23.3% for 1994 and 1993, respectively.  The decrease
in 1994's gross profit percentages primarily results from the lower
market prices experienced in the ballast business and reduced prices
on irrigation orders taken in the last quarter of 1993 but shipped in
early 1994.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $19.6 million
for second quarter of 1994 and 1993; and, as a percent of sales, SG&A
expenses for both respective quarters was 16.1% and 16.9%.  SG&A
expenses for the first half of 1994 and 1993 were $38.2 million and
$39.2 million, respectively.  Year-to-date SG&A expenses, as a percent
of sales, were 16.4% for 1994 and 17.6% for 1993.  SG&A expenses
through the first half of 1994 declined because of the 1993 sale and
closing of the steel reinforcing bar operations and divestiture of the
cathodic protection operation.

For the second quarter of 1994 and 1993, interest expense was $1.3
million and $1.5 million, respectively.  For the first half of 1994
and 1993, interest expense was $2.6 million and $3.1 million,
respectively.  The decrease in 1994 results primarily from lower debt
levels.

The effective income tax rates for the first half of 1994 and 1993
were 37.3%  and 34.7%, respectively, which do not vary significantly
from the expected statutory rate for the periods.
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 Management's Discussion and Analysis
                                  of
             Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

As a result of the aforementioned operating factors and general
business conditions, earnings from continuing operations increased to
$7.3 million in the first half of 1994 from $6.6 million in the same
period in 1993.  For the second quarter, earnings from continuing
operations were $4.3 million in 1994 versus $3.8 million in 1993.
Earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.63 and $0.57 for
the first half of 1994 and 1993, respectively and $0.37 and $0.33 for
the second quarter of 1994 and 1993, respectively.

During the second quarter of 1993 Valmont sold its investment in
Inacom Corp. in an underwritten public offering.  As a result of this
transaction a net gain from discontinued operation of $4.3 million or
$0.36 per share was realized in the second quarter of 1993.  Valmont's
share of Inacom's 1993 net earnings of $0.7 million or $0.08 per
share, when combined with the gain from sale of this investment,
amounted to $5.0 million or $0.42 per share for the six month period
of 1993.

Effective with the beginning of Valmont's 1993 fiscal year, the
Company adopted SFAS Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
The cumulative effect of this accounting change decreased 1993 net
earnings by $4.9 million or $0.42 per share.

For the reasons described in the two preceding paragraphs, Valmont's
net earnings differed from its earnings from continuing operations for
the periods presented.  Valmont's net earnings were $7.3 million or
$0.63 per share in the first half of 1994 versus $6.7 million or $0.57
in the first half of 1993.  For the second quarter of 1994, net
earnings were $4.3 million or $0.37 per share compared to $8.1 million
or $0.69 per share.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- - -------------------------------
Net working capital at June 25, 1994 amounted to $84.4 million
compared to $82.3 million at December 25, 1993.  The ratio of current
assets to current liabilities was 2.1:1 at June 25, 1994 compared to
2.0:1 at December 25, 1993.

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment for the twenty-six week
period ended June 25, 1994 were approximately $10.8 million, while
depreciation of property, plant & equipment was $4.7 million.

Available lines of credit total $56 million of which approximately $53
million was unused at June 25, 1994.  Long-term debt was 25.7% of
total capitalization at June 25, 1994 versus 26.5% at December 25,
1993.  Valmont's objective is to maintain long-term debt in the range
of 32% to 40% of total capital employed.  In 1993, the proceeds from
the sale of Valmont's investment in Inacom Corp. were used to reduce
debt and invest in cash equivalents and working capital.

Overall, the Company believes the cash flow from operations, the
credit facilities and capital structure now in place will be adequate
to satisfy 1994 capital expenditures, dividends and other financial
commitments.



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               VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
          ---------------------------------------------------

          Valmont's annual shareholders' meeting was held on April 18,
          1994.  Information concerning matters voted on at the
          meeting was included in Valmont's 10-Q Report for the
          quarter ended March 26, 1994.

Item 5.   OTHER INFORMATION
          -----------------

          On June 28, 1994, the Company issued a press release
          announcing that the Board of Directors has authorized the
          Company to repurchase up to 575,000 shares of its
          outstanding common stock to be added to treasury stock and
          used for stock options, incentive plans and other corporate
          purposes.

Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
          --------------------------------

     A.   Exhibits
          --------

          (None)

     B.   Reports on Form 8-K
          -------------------

          The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the
          past fiscal quarter.


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 and by the Undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                                   VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                By /s/Terry J. McClain
                                   _______________________
                                    Terry J. McClain
                                    Vice President and
                                    Chief Financial Officer
                                    (Principal Financial Officer)


Dated this  __5th__  day of August, 1994.


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