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Nucor (NYSE: NUE) EVP receives RSU grant, options and tax withholding entries

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nucor Corporation Executive Vice President Randy J. Spicer reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. He received an award covering 2,875 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock, vesting in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with possible acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control. The company will deliver the underlying shares after vesting.

Spicer was also granted employee stock options on 2,303 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $251.49 per share, exercisable beginning on June 1, 2029 and expiring on May 31, 2036. In connection with the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units, a total of 1,800 shares of common stock were withheld at $250.00 per share to cover associated tax liabilities. Following these transactions, he holds 18,710.252 shares of Nucor common stock directly.

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Insider Spicer Randy J
Role Executive Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option 2,303 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 340 $250.00 $85K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 471 $250.00 $118K
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 — 20,170.252 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units awarded on 6/1/23. 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)
RSU award 2,875 units Restricted stock units vesting in three annual installments from June 1, 2027
Tax withholding shares 1,800 shares Shares withheld to cover tax liabilities on RSU vesting at $250.00 per share
Stock options granted 2,303 options Employee stock options on common stock, exercisable from June 1, 2029
Option exercise price $251.49 per share Exercise price for 2,303 employee stock options
Option expiration May 31, 2036 Expiration date for the stock options granted on June 1, 2026
Direct common shares after 18,710.252 shares Direct Nucor common stock holdings following reported transactions
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units awarded on 6/1/23."
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.
tax liability financial
"Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for 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.
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Spicer Randy J
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026F340(1)D$25020,170.252D
Common Stock06/01/2026F471(2)D$25019,699.252D
Common Stock06/01/2026F989(3)D$25018,710.252D
Common Stock06/01/2026A2,875(4)A$021,585.252D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option(5)$251.4906/01/2026A2,30306/01/202905/31/2036Common Stock2,303$02,303D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer for payment of the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock units awarded on 6/1/23.
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. Spicer06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity awards did Nucor (NUE) EVP Randy Spicer report on this Form 4?

Randy Spicer reported a grant of 2,875 restricted stock units and an employee stock option award on 2,303 shares at an exercise price of $251.49 per share. These awards are part of his equity-based compensation package from Nucor.

How do Randy Spicer’s new restricted stock units at Nucor (NUE) vest?

The 2,875 restricted stock units vest in three annual installments starting June 1, 2027. Vesting may accelerate if his employment ends due to death, disability or retirement, or upon a change in control, after which the underlying shares are delivered.

What are the key terms of Randy Spicer’s new Nucor (NUE) stock options?

Spicer received employee stock options on 2,303 shares of Nucor common stock at a $251.49 exercise price. The options become exercisable on June 1, 2029 and expire on May 31, 2036, giving him a long-dated right to purchase shares.

Why were 1,800 Nucor (NUE) shares withheld in Randy Spicer’s Form 4 filing?

A total of 1,800 shares were withheld by Nucor to cover tax liabilities from the vesting of restricted stock units. The shares relate to awards granted in 2023 and previously reported grants in 2024 and 2025, and are not open-market sales.

How many Nucor (NUE) shares does Randy Spicer own after these transactions?

Following the reported equity award and tax-withholding transactions, Randy Spicer directly owns 18,710.252 shares of Nucor common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership after accounting for the withheld shares used to satisfy tax obligations.

Do Randy Spicer’s Nucor (NUE) transactions indicate open-market buying or selling?

No open-market buying or selling is reported. The filing shows equity awards (restricted stock units and options) and 1,800 shares withheld to pay tax liabilities from prior restricted stock unit vesting, which are routine compensation-related transactions rather than discretionary market trades.