Valmont Appoints John Schwietz as Chief Financial Officer and Reiterates Full-Year 2026 Financial Guidance

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OMAHA, Neb., April 09, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today announced the appointment of John L. Schwietz as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Avner Applbaum, Valmont Chief Executive Officer said, "I am pleased to appoint John as Valmont’s CFO. He is a proven leader with deep experience across our business segments and a strong track record in both finance and commercial roles, with experience driving disciplined capital allocation and operational performance. He brings a valuable perspective to the leadership team and to our stakeholders." Mr. Schwietz brings significant experience across Valmont’s core business segments, most recently serving as President of International Agriculture. Prior to that role, he was Vice President of Finance for the Utility business. Since joining the Company in 2009, he has held roles of increasing responsibility spanning finance, business development, and operations across both Utility and Agriculture globally. Prior to joining Valmont, Mr. Schwietz worked in international banking. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. "I am honored and excited to take on this role and build on the strong foundation in place," Mr. Schwietz said. "I look forward to applying my experience across Valmont’s businesses to drive financial discipline and long-term performance, and continuing my partnership with Valmont’s leaders to create value for our customers, our employees and our shareholders." Mr. Schwietz succeeds Thomas Liguori who is stepping down as Chief Financial Officer. "Tom has been a valuable member of our Valmont leadership team, and I thank him for his contributions during his tenure," Applbaum said. "He brought a strong ability to turn financial data into actionable business outcomes, helping build a more disciplined, effective finance organization." The Company reiterates its most recently issued financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, as provided in its earnings release on Feb. 17, 2026. About Valmont Industries, Inc. For 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity. We are comm...

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