Nucor (NUE) CFO defers incentive pay into 317 stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NUCOR CORP CFO, Treasurer and EVP John Leo Sullivan III reported a compensation-related equity transaction. He acquired 316.89 common stock units as a grant tied to his election to defer part of his annual cash incentive award at an imputed price of $169.47 per unit.

According to the plan terms, he is immediately vested in 253.51 of these units, while 63.38 units will vest only if he reaches age 55, dies, or becomes disabled while employed by the company. All 316.89 units are scheduled to be distributed to him six months after his retirement. Following this award, he directly holds 3,614.62 common stock units, indicating this is a relatively small, routine compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sullivan III John Leo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1915 REXFORD ROAD

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28211

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	CFO, Treasurer and EVP

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/10/2026		A		316.89(1)	A	$169.47	3,614.62	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These common stock units were acquired upon Mr. Sullivan's election to defer a portion of his cash award received under the Company's annual incentive plan. Mr. Sullivan is immediately vested in 253.51of these common stock units but will not be vested in the remaining 63.38 common stock units attributable to the incentive feature of the plan until he attains age 55, dies or becomes disabled while employed by Company. These 316.89 units will be distributed to Mr. Sullivan in full six months after his retirement from the Company.

	/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Sullivan	03/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NUCOR CORP (NUE) report for its CFO?

NUCOR CORP reported that CFO John Leo Sullivan III acquired 316.89 common stock units. The units were granted through his election to defer part of his annual cash incentive award, making this a compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market trade.

Was the NUCOR (NUE) CFO Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It was a grant of 316.89 common stock units received when the CFO deferred a portion of his annual cash incentive, reflecting routine executive compensation rather than discretionary trading in NUCOR shares.

How many NUCOR (NUE) stock units does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After this award, NUCOR’s CFO directly holds 3,614.62 common stock units. The latest grant added 316.89 units tied to deferred cash incentive compensation, so the filing reflects incremental growth in his equity-based holdings rather than a major position change.

What are the vesting terms of the NUCOR (NUE) CFO’s new stock units?

Of the 316.89 units granted, 253.51 are immediately vested and 63.38 remain unvested. The unvested portion vests only if he reaches age 55, dies, or becomes disabled while employed, aligning the award with continued service and specific life events.

When will the NUCOR (NUE) CFO receive the deferred stock units in cash or shares?

All 316.89 common stock units are scheduled to be distributed to the CFO six months after his retirement. This timing reflects the deferred nature of the award, which stems from his decision to convert part of his annual cash incentive into stock units.

Why did the NUCOR (NUE) CFO receive 316.89 stock units instead of cash?

He elected to defer a portion of his annual cash incentive under the company’s plan, receiving 316.89 common stock units instead. This shifts part of his compensation into equity-based awards, aligning his interests with NUCOR’s long-term performance and share value.