---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-157472"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NUE"
cik: "0000073309"
company_name: "NUCOR CORP"
filed_at: "2022-05-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T08:25:51.158604+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nucor issues $1B in senior notes: $500M at 3.950% and $500M at 4.300% due 2025/2027

## Summary
- Net proceeds of ~$991.9M after underwriting discount and expenses.
- Notes are senior unsecured and rank equally with existing senior unsecured debt.
- 2025 Notes mature May 23, 2025; 2027 Notes mature May 23, 2027.
- Redeemable at make-whole premium prior to par call date, thereafter at 100% of principal.
- Change of control triggering event allows holders to require repurchase at 101% of principal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-157472
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NUE
- cik: 0000073309
- company_name: NUCOR CORP
- filed_at: 2022-05-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/73309/000119312522157472/0001193125-22-157472-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/73309/000119312522157472/d353720d8k.htm

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