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Nucor (NUE) CEO Leon Topalian reports new stock grants and tax withholdings

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Nucor Corp Chair and CEO Leon J. Topalian reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company common stock. On June 1, 2026, he received 12,028 shares of common stock as a grant and 18,429 stock options with a $251.49 exercise price, each option tied to one share.

The options are issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units that vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027, with potential acceleration upon death, disability, retirement, or change in control. The filing also shows 17,715 shares withheld by Nucor at $250.00 per share to cover tax liabilities from previously reported restricted stock unit vestings in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

After these transactions, Topalian directly held 126,126.47 shares of common stock, plus 1,356.52 shares held indirectly through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, where his plan balance was $334,341.65 as of May 27, 2026.

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Insider Topalian Leon J
Role Chair and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option 18,429 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 7,620 $250.00 $1.91M
Tax Withholding Common Stock 6,003 $250.00 $1.50M
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,092 $250.00 $1.02M
Grant/Award Common Stock 12,028 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 18,429 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 136,221.47 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,356.52 shares (Indirect, In Profit Sharing Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  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. As of May 27, 2026, the reporting person had a balance of $334,341.65 in the Nucor Stock Fund in the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan. The number of shares has been calculated by the plan administrator of such plan. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
Common stock grant 12,028 shares Grant of Nucor common stock on June 1, 2026
Stock options granted 18,429 options at $251.49 Employee stock option grant on June 1, 2026
Tax-withheld shares 17,715 shares at $250.00 Shares withheld to cover RSU tax liabilities
Direct holdings after transactions 126,126.47 shares Nucor common stock held directly after June 1, 2026
Indirect plan holdings 1,356.52 shares Nucor Profit Sharing Plan as of May 27, 2026
Profit Sharing Plan balance $334,341.65 Balance in Nucor Stock Fund as of May 27, 2026
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.
Nucor Profit Sharing Plan financial
"As of May 27, 2026, the reporting person had a balance of $334,341.65 in the Nucor Stock Fund in the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan."
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
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..."
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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
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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*
Topalian Leon 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)
Chair and CEO
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 Stock06/01/2026F7,620(1)D$250136,221.47D
Common Stock06/01/2026F6,003(2)D$250130,218.47D
Common Stock06/01/2026F4,092(3)D$250126,126.47D
Common Stock06/01/2026A12,028(4)A$0138,154.47D
Common Stock1,356.52(5)IIn Profit Sharing Plan
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(6)$251.4906/01/2026A18,42906/01/202905/31/2036Common Stock18,429$018,429D
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. As of May 27, 2026, the reporting person had a balance of $334,341.65 in the Nucor Stock Fund in the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan. The number of shares has been calculated by the plan administrator of such plan.
6. Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
/s/ Caitlin A. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Topalian06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider equity grants did Nucor (NUE) CEO Leon Topalian report?

Leon J. Topalian received a grant of 12,028 shares of Nucor common stock and 18,429 stock options with a $251.49 exercise price. Each option corresponds to one share of common stock under a restricted stock unit award.

How do the new Nucor (NUE) restricted stock units for the CEO vest?

The restricted stock units underlying 18,429 shares vest in three annual installments starting on June 1, 2027. Vesting may accelerate upon death, disability, retirement, or a change in control, after which shares are issued as soon as administratively practicable.

Why were Nucor (NUE) shares withheld in Leon Topalian’s Form 4?

A total of 17,715 shares of Nucor common stock were withheld by the company at $250.00 per share. Footnotes state these shares covered tax liabilities from vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units reported on Forms 4 dated 6/5/23, 6/4/24, and 6/3/25.

What are Leon Topalian’s Nucor (NUE) shareholdings after the reported transactions?

Following the June 1, 2026 transactions, Leon Topalian directly held 126,126.47 shares of Nucor common stock. He also had an indirect interest in 1,356.52 shares through the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan, based on his plan balance and administrator calculations.

What does the Nucor (NUE) Profit Sharing Plan holding represent for the CEO?

As of May 27, 2026, Topalian had a $334,341.65 balance in the Nucor Stock Fund within the Nucor Profit Sharing Plan. The plan administrator calculated this as 1,356.52 shares of Nucor common stock, reported as indirectly owned.

Are the tax-withholding transactions in Nucor (NUE) CEO’s Form 4 open-market sales?

No. The Form 4 classifies three F-code transactions totaling 17,715 shares as tax-withholding dispositions. Footnotes explain these shares were withheld by Nucor to pay tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock units, rather than representing open-market share sales.