CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 24, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 24, 2011
Net earnings	$ 58,442	$ 44,414	$ 172,189	$ 119,278
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized translation gains (losses)	23,747	(53,223)	22,488	(20,246)
Actuarial gain (loss) in defined benefit pension plan	1,962	(1,092)	2,595	(27)
(Loss) and amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	100	133	300	(3,435)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	25,809	(54,182)	25,383	(23,708)
Comprehensive income (loss)	84,251	(9,768)	197,572	95,570
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,958)	2,418	(5,439)	(3,870)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$ 81,293	$ (7,350)	$ 192,133	$ 91,700

The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent.

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