---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-049858"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VMI"
cik: "0000102729"
company_name: "VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2025-05-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-21T02:44:31.268418+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valmont enters separation agreements with two executives; Donahue and Larkin to depart Dec 27, 2025

## Summary
- John T. Donahue receives cash severance of $333,727.97 (27 weeks base salary) and continues salary/benefits through Dec 27, 2025.
- Diane M. Larkin receives cash severance of 25 weeks base salary (20+5) and same transition terms through Dec 27, 2025.
- Both executives' previously awarded RSUs and stock options vest during transition; unvested awards forfeited after Dec 27.
- They remain non-executive advisors, subject to confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement through Dec 27, 2026.
- Donahue's cash severance plus prorated LTIP payouts (2023-2025, 2024-2026, 2025-2027) to be paid by March 15, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-049858
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VMI
- cik: 0000102729
- company_name: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2025-05-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000110465925049858/0001104659-25-049858-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000110465925049858/tm2515330d1_8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 525b5fbfaa
  claim: John T. Donahue departed as other_named_officer at VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC.
  evidence_excerpt: On May 14, 2025, Valmont Industries, Inc. (“Valmont”) entered into a separation agreement with John T. Donahue specifying the terms of his separation, and the orderly transition of his duties and responsibilities.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000110465925049858/0001104659-25-049858-index.htm
- claim_id: a00145c0e0
  claim: Diane M. Larkin departed as other_named_officer at VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC.
  evidence_excerpt: On May 14, 2025, Valmont entered into a separation agreement with Diane M. Larkin specifying the terms of her separation, and the orderly transition of her duties and responsibilities.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102729/000110465925049858/0001104659-25-049858-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.