SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 April 16, 2004 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Valmont Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-31429 47-0351813 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) One Valmont Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (402) 963-1000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. Valmont Industries, Inc. issued a press release on April 16, 2004 announcing the consummation of the acquisition of Newmark International, Inc. The press release is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference. Item 7(c). Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated April 16, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Valmont Industries, Inc. Date: April 16, 2004 By: /s/ Terry J. McClain ------------------------------ Name: Terry J. McClain Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description Page No. 99.1 Press release dated April 16, 2004.............................