Steel Dynamics (STLD) VP has 287 shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steel Dynamics vice president Chad Bickford had 287 shares of common stock withheld at $179.57 per share on February 2, 2026 to cover tax withholding on vested equity, coded as transaction type F.

After this issuer withholding, Bickford directly beneficially owns 20,791 shares of Steel Dynamics common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bickford Chad

Role Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	287	$179.57	$52K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,791 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Bickford Chad

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7575 W. JEFFERSON BLVD

(Street)

FORT WAYNE IN 46804

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEEL DYNAMICS INC [ STLD ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

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	02/02/2026		F		287(1)	D	$179.57	20,791	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. Payment of withholding tax liability by issuer's withholding of securities incident to the reporting person's vesting of a security in accordance with Rule 16b-3.

	/s/ Chad Bickford	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did STLD vice president Chad Bickford report?

Chad Bickford reported issuer withholding of 287 Steel Dynamics common shares. The shares were withheld at $179.57 each to satisfy tax obligations from the vesting of an equity award under Rule 16b-3.

Was the STLD Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction reflects issuer withholding of shares for taxes, not a market sale. Steel Dynamics withheld 287 shares upon vesting of an equity award to cover Bickford’s tax liability under Rule 16b-3.

How many Steel Dynamics (STLD) shares were withheld for taxes on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 287 shares of Steel Dynamics common stock were withheld. The withholding price was $179.57 per share, and it was tied to the vesting of an equity-based security.

How many STLD shares does Chad Bickford own after the reported transaction?

After the withholding transaction, Chad Bickford beneficially owns 20,791 shares of Steel Dynamics common stock. The ownership is reported as direct, meaning the shares are held in his own name rather than through another entity.

What does transaction code F mean on the Steel Dynamics Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates a share disposition related to payment of tax withholding on equity awards. In this case, 287 shares were withheld by Steel Dynamics when a security vested, consistent with Rule 16b-3 treatment.

What role does Chad Bickford hold at Steel Dynamics (STLD) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies Chad Bickford as an officer of Steel Dynamics with the title Vice President. He is not listed as a director or 10% owner, and the filing is made by one reporting person.