XML 66 R3.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 25, 2010
Dec. 26, 2009
Net earnings $ 237,226 $ 100,413 $ 153,941
Foreign currency translation adjustment:      
Adjustments arising during the period (20,069) 17,740 17,486
Less: realized loss on sale of foreign entity investment included in other expense 1,446    
Foreign currency translation adjustment (18,623) 17,740 17,486
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge:      
Loss arising during the period (3,568)    
Less: amortization cost included in interest expense 233    
Derivative adjustment (3,335)    
Defined benefit pension plan liability 22,365 28,952  
Other comprehensive income 407 46,692 17,486
Comprehensive income 237,633 147,105 171,427
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8,918) (6,034) (3,379)
Comprehensive income attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. $ 228,715 $ 141,071 $ 168,048