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Dividend stock units boost Steel Dynamics (STLD) director holdings

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BARGABOS SHEREE L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Steel Dynamics Inc. director Sheree L. Bargabos received 43 shares of Common Stock credited as additional deferred stock units on 2026-07-10, as a dividend equivalent under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. These DSUs are payable solely in Common Stock and reported as directly owned, bringing her direct holdings to 27,105 shares, including shares from prior dividend reinvestments.

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Insider BARGABOS SHEREE L
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 43 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,105 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the number of shares of common stock underlying additional deferred stock units (DSUs) issued to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent, in connection with this person's retainer as a director under the Company's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). This transaction is exempt from both the reporting requirements of Section 16(a), including Rule 16a-11, and the provisions of Section 16(b), by virtue of this dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan and the Company's existing Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as well as being exempt from Section 16(b) independently by virtue of Rule 16b-3(d)(1) and (3). Reportable as directly owned shares of common stock, rather than as a derivative security in Table II, because any and all underlying DSUs are payable, at such time as they are to be settled, solely in shares of common stock. (See Lincoln National Corp. (March 20, 1992) Q.3). Includes shares resulting from reinvestment of dividends on any underlying DSUs included in this total.
Stock units granted 43 shares of Common Stock Dividend-equivalent deferred stock units granted on 2026-07-10
Post-transaction holdings 27,105 shares Total Common Stock held directly by Sheree L. Bargabos after the grant
Grant price per share $0.0000 Per-share price for the stock unit grant recorded as a compensation-related award
deferred stock units (DSUs) financial
"underlying additional deferred stock units (DSUs) issued to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent"
Deferred stock units (DSUs) are a form of long-term pay that promises an employee or director future company shares or cash equal to the share value at a later date, usually after leaving the company or at a set vesting time. Think of them as a delayed paycheck tied to the stock: they align recipients’ interests with long-term share performance and matter to investors because they create potential future dilution and signal how management is rewarded and incentivized.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan and the Company's existing Dividend Reinvestment Plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Section 16(b) regulatory
"being exempt from Section 16(b) independently by virtue of Rule 16b-3(d)(1) and (3)"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3(d)(1) regulatory
"exempt from Section 16(b) independently by virtue of Rule 16b-3(d)(1) and (3)"
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FAQ

What did Steel Dynamics (STLD) report about director Sheree L. Bargabos’s latest equity award?

Steel Dynamics reported that director Sheree L. Bargabos received 43 shares of Common Stock on 2026-07-10. These represent additional deferred stock units credited as a dividend equivalent under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

How many Steel Dynamics (STLD) shares does Sheree L. Bargabos now hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Sheree L. Bargabos directly holds 27,105 shares of Steel Dynamics Common Stock. This total includes shares associated with deferred stock units and those added through the reinvestment of dividends on the underlying DSUs.

Was the Steel Dynamics (STLD) director transaction an open-market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not an open-market purchase or sale; it was a grant/award acquisition. Bargabos received 43 shares at a per-share price of $0.0000, reflecting compensation-related dividend-equivalent deferred stock units rather than a discretionary market trade.

Why are Steel Dynamics (STLD) deferred stock units reported as directly owned shares?

They are reported as directly owned because all underlying deferred stock units are payable solely in shares of Common Stock. As explained, this makes them reportable as directly owned Common Stock rather than as a derivative security in a separate table.

How are dividends handled on Sheree L. Bargabos’s deferred stock units at Steel Dynamics (STLD)?

Dividends on her deferred stock units are reinvested into additional DSUs, credited as dividend equivalents. The reported total share amount therefore includes shares resulting from the reinvestment of dividends on any underlying deferred stock units covered in this holding.
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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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*
BARGABOS SHEREE L

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7575 W. JEFFERSON BLVD.

(Street)
FORT WAYNE INDIANA 46804

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEEL DYNAMICS INC [ STLD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026
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 Stock07/10/2026A43(1)(2)A$027,105(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares of common stock underlying additional deferred stock units (DSUs) issued to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent, in connection with this person's retainer as a director under the Company's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). This transaction is exempt from both the reporting requirements of Section 16(a), including Rule 16a-11, and the provisions of Section 16(b), by virtue of this dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan and the Company's existing Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as well as being exempt from Section 16(b) independently by virtue of Rule 16b-3(d)(1) and (3).
2. Reportable as directly owned shares of common stock, rather than as a derivative security in Table II, because any and all underlying DSUs are payable, at such time as they are to be settled, solely in shares of common stock. (See Lincoln National Corp. (March 20, 1992) Q.3).
3. Includes shares resulting from reinvestment of dividends on any underlying DSUs included in this total.
/s/ Theresa E. Wagler by Power of Attorney07/14/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)