Nucor COO reports equity awards and tax withholding

NUCOR CORP President and COO Stephen D. Laxton reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions.

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NUCOR CORP President and COO Stephen D. Laxton reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received 3,528 restricted stock units that will vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, and a grant of 4,607 employee stock options with a $251.49 exercise price. The filing also shows 6,668 shares of common stock withheld by the company at $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from vesting of earlier restricted stock units, with no open-market purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

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Insider Laxton Stephen D

Role President and COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option	4,607	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,048	$250.00	$762K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,401	$250.00	$600K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,219	$250.00	$305K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,528	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 4,607 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 84,243.9 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/5/23.
F2. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/4/24.
F3. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/3/25.
F4. The shares of common stock reported are issuable to the reporting person upon vesting of restricted stock units that represent the right to receive one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments commencing on June 1, 2027, subject to acceleration upon the date of termination of the reporting person's employment with the company by reason of death, disability or retirement, or upon a change in control of the company. The company will issue the shares of common stock represented by the units to the reporting person or, if applicable, his or her estate, as soon as administratively practicable after the units become vested.
F5. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 3,528 units Stock options granted: 4,607 options Option exercise price: $251.49 per share +4 more

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Restricted stock units granted 3,528 units RSUs vesting in three annual installments from June 1, 2027

Stock options granted 4,607 options Employee stock option grant to buy Nucor common stock

Option exercise price $251.49 per share Exercise price for 4,607 employee stock options

Option exercisability date June 1, 2029 Date options first become exercisable

Option expiration date May 31, 2036 Expiration of employee stock options

Shares withheld for taxes 6,668 shares Common shares withheld to cover tax liabilities on prior RSU vesting

Tax withholding price $250.00 per share Price used to value shares withheld for tax payments

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), tax liability, change in control, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"issuable to the reporting person upon vesting of restricted stock units that represent the right"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"

tax liability financial

"shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting"

change in control financial

"or upon a change in control of the company"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

vesting financial

"upon vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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What equity awards did Nucor (NUE) executive Stephen D. Laxton receive in this Form 4?

Stephen D. Laxton received 3,528 restricted stock units and 4,607 employee stock options. The units convert into common shares upon vesting, while the options allow him to buy Nucor stock at a fixed exercise price of $251.49 per share.

How do the restricted stock units for Nucor (NUE) executive Stephen D. Laxton vest?

The 3,528 restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027. After each vesting date, Nucor will issue one share of common stock per unit to Laxton or, if applicable, his estate, subject to plan conditions.

What are the terms of Stephen D. Laxton’s new Nucor (NUE) stock options?

Laxton received 4,607 employee stock options, each exercisable for one Nucor common share at $251.49 per share. The options become exercisable starting June 1, 2029 and expire on May 31, 2036, providing a long-dated equity incentive.

Why were Nucor (NUE) shares withheld in Stephen D. Laxton’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 6,668 Nucor shares withheld by the company to pay tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock units. These tax-withholding events, coded as “F,” are not open-market sales but a standard method to cover income tax obligations on equity awards.

Does Stephen D. Laxton’s Nucor (NUE) Form 4 show any open-market stock sales or purchases?

No open-market trades are reported. The transactions consist of equity award grants and shares withheld for taxes. Codes “A” reflect grant or award acquisitions, and codes “F” indicate shares withheld by Nucor to satisfy tax liabilities on previously granted restricted stock units.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/03/2026 - 02:31 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Laxton Stephen D

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1915 REXFORD ROAD

(Street)

CHARLOTTE

NORTH CAROLINA

28211

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NUCOR CORP [ NUE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/01/2026		F		3,048⁽¹⁾	D	$250	84,335.9	D
Common Stock	06/01/2026		F		2,401⁽²⁾	D	$250	81,934.9	D
Common Stock	06/01/2026		F		1,219⁽³⁾	D	$250	80,715.9	D
Common Stock	06/01/2026		A		3,528⁽⁴⁾	A	$0	84,243.9	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option⁽⁵⁾	$251.49	06/01/2026		A		4,607		06/01/2029	05/31/2036	Common Stock	4,607	$0	4,607	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/5/23.

2. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/4/24.

3. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units as reported on Form 4 dated 6/3/25.

4. The shares of common stock reported are issuable to the reporting person upon vesting of restricted stock units that represent the right to receive one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments commencing on June 1, 2027, subject to acceleration upon the date of termination of the reporting person's employment with the company by reason of death, disability or retirement, or upon a change in control of the company. The company will issue the shares of common stock represented by the units to the reporting person or, if applicable, his or her estate, as soon as administratively practicable after the units become vested.

5. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)

	/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Laxton	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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