Nucor (NUE) EVP Bradley Ford granted shares and stock options plus tax withholdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Bradley Ford reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock. He received 2,875 shares of common stock linked to restricted stock units that vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with accelerated vesting possible upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. The filing also shows 3,989 shares of common stock withheld by Nucor at $250 per share to cover tax liabilities from the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units reported in earlier years. In addition, Ford was granted employee stock options covering 2,303 shares of common stock at a $251.49 exercise price, exercisable beginning on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. These events reflect compensation and tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Ford Bradley
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 2,303 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 599 | $250.00 | $150K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,401 | $250.00 | $600K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 989 | $250.00 | $247K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,875 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 2,303 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 43,050.444 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (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. 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. 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. 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. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 2,875 shares
Tax withholding shares: 3,989 shares
Tax withholding price: $250.00 per share
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8 metrics
Restricted stock grant
2,875 shares
Common stock tied to restricted stock units granted on June 1, 2026
Tax withholding shares
3,989 shares
Shares withheld by issuer to pay tax liabilities on RSU vesting
Tax withholding price
$250.00 per share
Price used for three F-code tax-withholding dispositions
Stock options granted
2,303 options
Employee stock options on common stock granted June 1, 2026
Option exercise price
$251.49 per share
Conversion or exercise price for 2,303 employee stock options
Option exercisability date
June 1, 2029
Date options become exercisable according to filing data
Option expiration date
May 31, 2036
Expiration of 2,303 employee stock options
Tax withholding count
3 transactions
F-code dispositions for payment of tax liability
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Employee Stock Option (right to buy), tax liability, change in control, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units"
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
"payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units"
change in control financial
"subject to acceleration upon the date of termination ... 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
"restricted stock units vest in three annual installments commencing on June 1, 2027"
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.
