---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-073426"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NUE"
cik: "0000073309"
company_name: "NUCOR CORP"
filed_at: "2022-03-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T23:44:06.939349+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nucor issues $1.1B in senior notes: $550M 3.125% due 2032 and $550M 3.850% due 2052

## Summary
- $550M of 3.125% Notes due April 1, 2032, and $550M of 3.850% Notes due April 1, 2052.
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations ranking equally with existing unsecured debt.
- Redeemable at Nucor's option at Treasury Rate plus spread before specified par call dates.
- Change of control triggering event allows holders to require repurchase at 101% of principal.
- Covenants limit secured debt and sale-leaseback transactions by Nucor and restricted subsidiaries.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-073426
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NUE
- cik: 0000073309
- company_name: NUCOR CORP
- filed_at: 2022-03-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/73309/000119312522073426/0001193125-22-073426-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/73309/000119312522073426/d310036d8k.htm

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