VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC 8-K

What Happened

• Valmont Industries, Inc. announced on March 3, 2026 that its Audit Committee dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm and approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as the new independent auditor beginning with the year ending December 26, 2026 and related interim periods, subject to KPMG’s client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter.
• The company stated that for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 (and through March 3, 2026) there were no disagreements or reportable events with Deloitte, and Deloitte’s audit reports for those years were unqualified and contained no disclaimer or adverse opinion. The company also said it had not consulted KPMG on accounting or auditing matters during those periods. Deloitte’s letter dated March 5, 2026 is filed as Exhibit 16.1.

Key Details

• Date of committee action and dismissal/appointment: March 3, 2026.
• New auditor effective: beginning with fiscal year ending December 26, 2026 (and related interim periods), pending KPMG acceptance and an engagement letter.
• Prior auditor audit reports: Deloitte’s reports for fiscal years ended Dec. 27, 2025 and Dec. 28, 2024 were unqualified and contained no reportable disagreements.
• Exhibit filed: Deloitte’s response letter dated March 5, 2026 (Exhibit 16.1).

Why It Matters

• An auditor change is material because the independent auditor examines the company’s financial statements and internal controls; investors should note the change and look for KPMG’s reporting and any commentary in future filings.
• The filing discloses no disagreements or reportable events with Deloitte and confirms no prior consultations with KPMG, which suggests continuity in past audit opinions; however, appointment is still subject to KPMG’s acceptance and execution of an engagement letter, so investors should watch future disclosures and the next audit reports for any changes.