---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000102729-26-000010"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VMI"
cik: "0000102729"
company_name: "VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:01:49.134864+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valmont appoints Paul T. Maass to board; board expands to 11 members

## Summary
- Paul T. Maass appointed to Valmont board effective Feb 22, 2026.
- Board size increased from 10 to 11 seats.
- Non-employee director receives $95,000 annual cash retainer plus $170,000 RSU grant.
- RSUs vest on first anniversary of grant date (subject to director deferral).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000102729-26-000010
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VMI
- cik: 0000102729
- company_name: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000010272926000010/0000102729-26-000010-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000010272926000010/vmi-20260222x8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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