Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) designs and manufactures poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication and utility markets, industrial access systems, road safety products and a provider of protective coating services. Valmont also manufactures mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture. It serves state and federal governments, contractors, utility and telecommunications companies, commercial lighting fixtures manufacturers, and large farms, as well as the general manufacturing sector. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.valmont.com

William Blair & Company is a global investment banking and asset management firm committed to building enduring relationships with clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. An independent and employee-owned firm, William Blair is based in Chicago, and has office locations in 10 cities, including London, New York, Shanghai, and Zurich. For more information on William Blair & Company, visit www.williamblair.com

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