X0304 4 2011-11-09 0001396009 Vulcan Materials CO VMC 0001531183 McPherson John R 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35242 1 Sr VP, Strategic Planning & Bu Performance Share Units 2011-11-09 4 A 0 15500.0000 A Common Stock 15500.0000 15500.0000 D Stock Appreciation Right 29.0500 2011-11-09 4 A 0 15300.0000 0.0000 A 2012-11-09 2021-11-09 Common Stock 15300.0000 15300.0000 D Stock Appreciation Right 29.0500 2011-11-09 4 A 0 355600.0000 0.0000 A 2011-12-31 2021-11-09 Common Stock 355600.0000 355600.0000 D Performance Share Units vest on December 31 at the end of the Performance Period. The Performance Period for this award began on January 1, 2011 and ends on December 31, 2014. At the end of the Performance Period, the Compensation Committee determines the payment amount based on Company performance relative to the S&P 500 Index, of which the Company is a member. The payment is made 100% in stock on a payment date determined by the Compensation Committee. The fair market value of the award is not determinable until the payment date. SOSAR grant will vest 25% per year and become fully vested on November 9, 2015. SOSAR grant will vest 40% on December 31, 2011. The remaining 60% will vest 1/35th per month beginning on January 9, 2012 until November 9, 2014. Amy M. Tucker, Attorney-in-Fact 2011-11-10