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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2022April 1, 2023

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to ___________

Commission File Number: 1-4119

NUCOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

13-1860817

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1915 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina

28211

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(704) (704) 366-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.40 per share

NUE

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes No

261,785,429251,222,908 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding at July 2, 2022.April 1, 2023.


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Nucor Corporation

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Three Months and Six Months Ended July 2, 2022April 1, 2023

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Page

Part I

Financial Information

Item 1

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 1, 2023 and Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended JulyApril 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 1, 2023 and Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended JulyApril 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021

2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 and December 31, 20212022

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – SixThree Months (26(13 Weeks) Ended JulyApril 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021

4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5

Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1915

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

2621

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

2722

Part II

Other Information

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

2823

Item 1A

Risk Factors

2823

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2823

Item 6

Exhibits

2924

Signatures

3025

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Nucor Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)data)

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Net sales

 

$

11,794,474

 

 

$

8,789,164

 

 

$

22,287,756

 

 

$

15,806,304

 

 

$

8,709,980

 

 

$

10,493,282

 

Costs, expenses and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of products sold

 

 

7,690,211

 

 

 

6,315,661

 

 

 

14,725,354

 

 

 

11,710,364

 

 

 

6,711,778

 

 

 

7,035,143

 

Marketing, administrative and other expenses

 

 

563,211

 

 

 

387,070

 

 

 

1,087,795

 

 

 

678,194

 

 

 

389,895

 

 

 

524,584

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(7,113

)

 

 

(19,403

)

 

 

(14,808

)

 

 

(32,642

)

Losses on assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

44,308

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

50,970

 

Equity in losses/(earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

1,340

 

 

 

(7,695

)

Interest expense, net

 

 

57,763

 

 

 

35,780

 

 

 

100,898

 

 

 

75,424

 

 

 

10,183

 

 

 

43,135

 

 

 

8,304,072

 

 

 

6,763,416

 

 

 

15,899,239

 

 

 

12,482,310

 

 

 

7,113,196

 

 

 

7,595,167

 

Earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests

 

 

3,490,402

 

 

 

2,025,748

 

 

 

6,388,517

 

 

 

3,323,994

 

 

 

1,596,784

 

 

 

2,898,115

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

763,165

 

 

 

454,289

 

 

 

1,434,165

 

 

 

765,021

 

 

 

365,155

 

 

 

671,000

 

Net earnings

 

 

2,727,237

 

 

 

1,571,459

 

 

 

4,954,352

 

 

 

2,558,973

 

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,231,629

 

 

 

2,227,115

 

Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

166,004

 

 

 

64,591

 

 

 

297,496

 

 

 

109,673

 

 

 

95,087

 

 

 

131,492

 

Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders

 

$

2,561,233

 

 

$

1,506,868

 

 

$

4,656,856

 

 

$

2,449,300

 

 

$

1,136,542

 

 

$

2,095,623

 

Net earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

9.69

 

 

$

5.05

 

 

$

17.34

 

 

$

8.14

 

 

$

4.47

 

 

$

7.69

 

Diluted

 

$

9.67

 

 

$

5.04

 

 

$

17.30

 

 

$

8.13

 

 

$

4.45

 

 

$

7.67

 

Average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

263,221

 

 

 

296,817

 

 

 

267,416

 

 

 

299,359

 

 

 

253,608

 

 

 

271,564

 

Diluted

 

 

263,719

 

 

 

297,529

 

 

 

268,066

 

 

 

299,738

 

 

 

254,397

 

 

 

272,094

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Nucor Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

Net earnings

 

$

2,727,237

 

 

$

1,571,459

 

 

$

4,954,352

 

 

$

2,558,973

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests

 

$

1,231,629

 

 

$

2,227,115

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized income on hedging derivatives, net

of income taxes of $5,100 and $2,600 for the second

quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $21,900

and $3,000 for the first six months of 2022 and

2021, respectively

 

 

16,138

 

 

 

8,204

 

 

 

69,614

 

 

 

9,203

 

Reclassification adjustment for settlement of hedging

derivatives included in net earnings, net of income

taxes of ($4,800) and $0 for the second quarter of

2022 and 2021, respectively, and ($6,500) and

$100 for the first six months of 2022 and

2021, respectively

 

 

(15,136

)

 

 

196

 

 

 

(20,526

)

 

 

697

 

Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of income

taxes of $0 for the second quarter and first six

months of 2022 and 2021

 

 

(27,308

)

 

 

21,431

 

 

 

(4,616

)

 

 

35,232

 

Net unrealized (loss) income on hedging derivatives, net
of income taxes of $(
7,800) and $16,800 for the first
quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively

 

 

(24,575

)

 

 

53,476

 

Reclassification adjustment for settlement of hedging
derivatives included in net earnings, net of income
taxes of $
100 and $(1,700) for the first quarter of
2023 and 2022, respectively

 

 

175

 

 

 

(5,390

)

Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of income
taxes of $
0 for the first quarter of 2023 and 2022

 

 

(3,441

)

 

 

22,692

 

 

 

(26,306

)

 

 

29,831

 

 

 

44,472

 

 

 

45,132

 

 

 

(27,841

)

 

 

70,778

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

2,700,931

 

 

 

1,601,290

 

 

 

4,998,824

 

 

 

2,604,105

 

 

 

1,203,788

 

 

 

2,297,893

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling

interests

 

 

166,004

 

 

 

64,591

 

 

 

297,496

 

 

 

109,673

 

 

 

95,087

 

 

 

131,492

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Nucor stockholders

 

$

2,534,927

 

 

$

1,536,699

 

 

$

4,701,328

 

 

$

2,494,432

 

 

$

1,108,701

 

 

$

2,166,401

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Nucor Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

Dec 31, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

Dec. 31, 2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,002,708

 

 

$

2,364,858

 

 

$

3,800,034

 

 

$

4,280,852

 

Short-term investments

 

 

363,287

 

 

 

253,005

 

 

 

817,811

 

 

 

576,946

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

4,749,600

 

 

 

3,853,972

 

 

 

3,661,974

 

 

 

3,591,030

 

Inventories, net

 

 

6,579,142

 

 

 

6,011,182

 

 

 

5,590,852

 

 

 

5,453,531

 

Other current assets

 

 

339,074

 

 

 

316,540

 

 

 

445,714

 

 

 

789,325

 

Total current assets

 

 

14,033,811

 

 

 

12,799,557

 

 

 

14,316,385

 

 

 

14,691,684

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

9,213,600

 

 

 

8,114,818

 

 

 

9,862,987

 

 

 

9,616,920

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

88,262

 

 

 

143,800

 

 

 

81,145

 

 

 

80,368

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,929,503

 

 

 

2,827,344

 

 

 

3,914,908

 

 

 

3,920,060

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

3,429,149

 

 

 

1,103,759

 

 

 

3,263,385

 

 

 

3,322,265

 

Other assets

 

 

974,132

 

 

 

833,794

 

 

 

807,580

 

 

 

847,913

 

Total assets

 

$

31,668,457

 

 

$

25,823,072

 

 

$

32,246,390

 

 

$

32,479,210

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

$

100,509

 

 

$

107,723

 

 

$

29,316

 

 

$

49,081

 

Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

 

 

629,171

 

 

 

615,678

 

 

 

25,133

 

 

 

28,582

 

Accounts payable

 

 

2,315,796

 

 

 

1,974,041

 

 

 

2,012,092

 

 

 

1,649,523

 

Salaries, wages and related accruals

 

 

1,239,617

 

 

 

1,495,166

 

 

 

759,403

 

 

 

1,654,210

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

1,074,108

 

 

 

964,805

 

 

 

1,003,996

 

 

 

948,348

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

5,359,201

 

 

 

5,157,413

 

 

 

3,829,940

 

 

 

4,329,744

 

Long-term debt and finance lease obligations due after one year

 

 

6,621,685

 

 

 

4,961,410

 

 

 

6,616,498

 

 

 

6,613,687

 

Deferred credits and other liabilities

 

 

1,834,763

 

 

 

1,100,455

 

 

 

1,870,082

 

 

 

1,965,873

 

Total liabilities

 

 

13,815,649

 

 

 

11,219,278

 

 

 

12,316,520

 

 

 

12,909,304

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nucor stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

152,061

 

 

 

152,061

 

 

 

152,061

 

 

 

152,061

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

2,115,178

 

 

 

2,140,608

 

 

 

2,168,770

 

 

 

2,143,520

 

Retained earnings

 

 

22,064,383

 

 

 

17,674,100

 

 

 

25,762,032

 

 

 

24,754,873

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss,

net of income taxes

 

 

(70,810

)

 

 

(115,282

)

 

 

(165,358

)

 

 

(137,517

)

Treasury stock

 

 

(7,452,168

)

 

 

(5,835,098

)

 

 

(8,900,124

)

 

 

(8,498,243

)

Total Nucor stockholders' equity

 

 

16,808,644

 

 

 

14,016,389

 

 

 

19,017,381

 

 

 

18,414,694

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,044,164

 

 

 

587,405

 

 

 

912,489

 

 

 

1,155,212

 

Total equity

 

 

17,852,808

 

 

 

14,603,794

 

 

 

19,929,870

 

 

 

19,569,906

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

31,668,457

 

 

$

25,823,072

 

 

$

32,246,390

 

 

$

32,479,210

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Nucor Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

4,954,352

 

 

$

2,558,973

 

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests

 

$

1,231,629

 

 

$

2,227,115

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

397,270

 

 

 

362,492

 

 

 

221,089

 

 

 

195,478

 

Amortization

 

 

87,267

 

 

 

41,858

 

 

 

58,769

 

 

 

41,411

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

74,219

 

 

 

66,729

 

 

 

20,401

 

 

 

26,422

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(36,220

)

 

 

102,367

 

 

 

(28,193

)

 

 

(18,764

)

Distributions from affiliates

 

 

2,287

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

17,394

 

 

 

1,500

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(14,808

)

 

 

(32,642

)

Losses on assets

 

 

0

 

 

 

50,970

 

Equity in losses/(earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

1,340

 

 

 

(7,695

)

Changes in assets and liabilities (exclusive of acquisitions and dispositions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(648,569

)

 

 

(1,093,021

)

 

 

(67,505

)

 

 

(92,394

)

Inventories

 

 

(157,976

)

 

 

(1,673,962

)

 

 

(138,694

)

 

 

124,201

 

Accounts payable

 

 

198,062

 

 

 

726,649

 

 

 

394,602

 

 

 

(165,476

)

Federal income taxes

 

 

33,441

 

 

 

290,287

 

 

 

330,781

 

 

 

672,142

 

Salaries, wages and related accruals

 

 

(252,758

)

 

 

385,265

 

 

 

(858,925

)

 

 

(658,267

)

Other operating activities

 

 

97,174

 

 

 

97,041

 

 

 

24,485

 

 

 

126,495

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

 

4,733,741

 

 

 

1,883,186

 

 

 

1,207,173

 

 

 

2,472,168

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(968,795

)

 

 

(702,378

)

 

 

(531,733

)

 

 

(447,682

)

Investment in and advances to affiliates

 

 

(227

)

 

 

(169

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(63

)

Disposition of plant and equipment

 

 

15,996

 

 

 

10,665

 

 

 

2,276

 

 

 

7,288

 

Acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

 

 

(3,465,866

)

 

 

300

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(347,177

)

Purchases of investments

 

 

(330,278

)

 

 

(357,917

)

 

 

(468,412

)

 

 

(274,197

)

Proceeds from the sale of investments

 

 

219,996

 

 

 

367,512

 

 

 

228,086

 

 

 

80,333

 

Other investing activities

 

 

(7,096

)

 

 

587

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(183

)

Cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,536,270

)

 

 

(681,400

)

 

 

(769,783

)

 

 

(981,681

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in short-term debt

 

 

(7,214

)

 

 

42,780

 

 

 

(19,765

)

 

 

(21,202

)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount

 

 

2,091,934

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,093,059

 

Repayment of long-term debt

 

 

(506,000

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(2,500

)

 

 

(2,500

)

Bond issuance costs

 

 

(13,138

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8,388

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

18,819

 

 

 

128,800

 

 

 

7,123

 

 

 

16,586

 

Payment of tax withholdings on certain stock-based compensation

 

 

(58,218

)

 

 

(64,416

)

 

 

(7,105

)

 

 

(8,512

)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(268,535

)

 

 

(97,196

)

 

 

(337,810

)

 

 

(211,558

)

Cash dividends

 

 

(272,038

)

 

 

(246,539

)

 

 

(130,525

)

 

 

(137,587

)

Acquisition of treasury stock

 

 

(1,707,893

)

 

 

(916,145

)

 

 

(425,820

)

 

 

(905,324

)

Proceeds from government incentives

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

0

 

Other financing activities

 

 

(17,059

)

 

 

(5,072

)

 

 

(4,272

)

 

 

(3,883

)

Cash used in financing activities

 

 

(614,342

)

 

 

(1,157,788

)

 

 

(920,674

)

 

 

(189,309

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

(817

)

 

 

8,079

 

 

 

3,243

 

 

 

3,672

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and

restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(417,688

)

 

 

52,077

 

(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents and
restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(480,041

)

 

 

1,304,850

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash

equivalents - beginning of year

 

 

2,508,658

 

 

 

2,754,929

 

 

 

4,361,220

 

 

 

2,508,658

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash

equivalents - end of six months

 

$

2,090,970

 

 

$

2,807,006

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash
equivalents - end of three months

 

$

3,881,179

 

 

$

3,813,508

 

Non-cash investing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in accrued plant and equipment purchases

 

$

(23,583

)

 

$

44,754

 

 

$

(36,280

)

 

$

(7,789

)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Nucor Corporation – Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Basis of Interim Presentation

The information furnished in this Item 1 reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented and are of a normal and recurring nature unless otherwise noted. The information furnished has not been audited; however, the December 31, 20212022 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Item 1 should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Nucor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Impacts of Enacted Legislation

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IR Act”) was signed into federal law. The IR Act provides for, among other things, a new U.S. federal 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of stock by publicly traded U.S. domestic corporations and certain U.S. domestic subsidiaries of publicly traded foreign corporations occurring on or after January 1, 2023. This did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

2. Inventories

Inventories consisted of approximately 37%39% raw materials and supplies and 63%61% finished and semi-finished products at July 2, 2022 (43%April 1, 2023 (37% and 57%63%, respectively, at December 31, 2021)2022). Nucor’s manufacturing process consists of a continuous, vertically integrated process from which products are sold to customers at various stages throughout the process. Since most steel products can be classified as either finished or semi-finished products, these two categories of inventory are combined.

3. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $10.72$11.32 billion at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($10.3911.12 billion at December 31, 2021)2022).

4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The change in the net carrying amount of goodwill for the sixthree months ended July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 by segment was as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Steel Mills

 

 

Steel Products

 

 

Raw Materials

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

$

613,175

 

 

$

1,439,874

 

 

$

774,295

 

 

$

2,827,344

 

Acquisitions

 

 

62,011

 

 

 

1,062,176

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,124,187

 

Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(19,983

)

 

 

(19,983

)

Translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,045

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,045

)

Balance at July 2, 2022

 

$

675,186

 

 

$

2,500,005

 

 

$

754,312

 

 

$

3,929,503

 

 

 

Steel Mills

 

 

Steel Products

 

 

Raw Materials

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

$

675,186

 

 

$

2,510,045

 

 

$

734,829

 

 

$

3,920,060

 

Acquisitions

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,740

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,740

)

Translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,412

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,412

)

Balance at April 1, 2023

 

$

675,186

 

 

$

2,504,893

 

 

$

734,829

 

 

$

3,914,908

 

Nucor completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment testing as of the first day of the fourth quarter of 20212022 and concluded that as of such date there was 0no impairment of goodwill for any of its reporting units.

The annual assessment performed in 20212022 for one of the Company’s reporting units, Rebar Fabrication, used forward-looking projections in future cash flows. The fair value of this reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 54%34% in the most recent assessment. If our assessment of the relevant facts and circumstances changes, including if the expected future performance of this reporting unit declines from the most recent assessment, non-cash impairment charges may be required. Total goodwill associated with the Rebar Fabrication reporting unit was $361.3$346.4 million as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($363.0347.6 million as of December 31, 2021)2022). An impairment of goodwill may also lead us to record an impairment of other intangible assets. Total finite-lived intangible assets associated with the Rebar Fabrication reporting unit were $40.9$34.4 million as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($45.036.3 million as of December 31, 2021)2022). There have been no triggering events requiring an interim assessment for impairment of the Rebar Fabrication reporting unit since the most recent annual goodwill impairment testing date.

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Intangible assets with estimated useful lives of five to 25 years are amortized on a straight-line or accelerated basis and were comprisedconsisted of the following as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Gross Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Gross Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Gross Amount

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Gross Amount

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Customer relationships

 

$

4,134,981

 

 

$

982,186

 

 

$

1,872,348

 

 

$

924,506

 

 

$

4,174,632

 

 

$

1,139,923

 

 

$

4,174,724

 

 

$

1,087,834

 

Trademarks and trade names

 

 

364,355

 

 

 

110,946

 

 

 

217,255

 

 

 

99,906

 

 

 

364,087

 

 

 

148,032

 

 

 

364,106

 

 

 

142,363

 

Other

 

 

108,446

 

 

 

85,501

 

 

 

105,522

 

 

 

66,954

 

 

 

109,746

 

 

 

97,125

 

 

 

109,746

 

 

 

96,114

 

 

$

4,607,782

 

 

$

1,178,633

 

 

$

2,195,125

 

 

$

1,091,366

 

 

$

4,648,465

 

 

$

1,385,080

 

 

$

4,648,576

 

 

$

1,326,311

 

Intangible asset amortization expense in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and 2022 and 2021 was $45.9$58.8 million and $20.8$41.4 million, respectively, and $87.3 million and $41.9 million in the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively.respectively. Annual amortization expense is estimated to be $233.2 million in 2022; $232.7$233.6 million in 2023; $232.0$233.4 million in 2024; $231.0$232.5 million in 2025; and $228.0$229.6 million in 2026.2026; and $225.4 million in 2027.

5. Current Liabilities

Book overdrafts, included in accounts payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were $185.6$156.4 million at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($143.8163.6 million at December 31, 2021)2022). Dividends payable, included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were $132.1$129.4 million at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($137.6130.5 million at December 31, 2021)2022).

6. Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes information regarding Nucor’s financial assets and financial liabilities that were measured at fair value as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands). Nucor does not have any non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

Description

 

Carrying

Amount in

Condensed

Consolidated

Balance

Sheets

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

 

Carrying
Amount in
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets

 

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

As of July 2, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

1,230,885

 

 

$

1,230,885

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Short-term investments

 

 

363,287

 

 

 

363,287

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

88,262

 

 

 

88,262

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Derivative contracts

 

 

77,860

 

 

-

 

 

 

77,860

 

 

 

-

 

Total assets

 

$

1,760,294

 

 

$

1,682,434

 

 

$

77,860

 

 

$

-

 

As of December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of April 1, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

1,776,477

 

 

$

1,776,477

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,294,514

 

 

$

3,294,514

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Short-term investments

 

 

253,005

 

 

 

253,005

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

817,811

 

 

 

817,811

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

143,800

 

 

 

143,800

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

81,145

 

 

 

81,145

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Derivative contracts

 

 

6,633

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,633

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,247

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,247

 

 

 

-

 

Total assets

 

$

2,179,915

 

 

$

2,173,282

 

 

$

6,633

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4,201,717

 

 

$

4,193,470

 

 

$

8,247

 

 

$

-

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative contracts

 

$

(2,666

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(2,666

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(5,870

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(5,870

)

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

3,182,631

 

 

$

3,182,631

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Short-term investments

 

 

576,946

 

 

 

576,946

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

 

80,368

 

 

 

80,368

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Derivative contracts

 

 

34,400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

34,400

 

 

 

-

 

Total assets

 

$

3,874,345

 

 

$

3,839,945

 

 

$

34,400

 

 

$

-

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative contracts

 

$

(1,370

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(1,370

)

 

$

-

 

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Fair value measurements for Nucor’s cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash and cash equivalents are classified under Level 1 because such measurements are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets. Our short-term investments at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 consisted of certificates of deposit, commercial paper and corporate notes. Fair value measurements for Nucor’s derivatives, which are typically commodity or foreign exchange contracts, are classified under Level 2 because such measurements are based on published market prices for similar assets or are estimated based on observable inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, credit risks,risk, spot and future commodity prices, and spot and future exchange rates. There were no transfers between the levels in the fair value hierarchy for the periods presented.

The fair value of short-term and long-term debt, including current maturities, was approximately $6.77$6.07 billion at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 (approximately $6.06$5.93 billion at December 31, 2021)2022). The debt fair value estimates are classified under Level 2 because such estimates are based on readily available market prices of our debt at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, or similar debt with the same maturities, ratings and interest rates.

7. Contingencies

We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Nucor maintains liability insurance with self-insurance limits for certain risks.

8. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Options

A summary of activity under Nucor’s stock option plans for the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 is as follows (shares and aggregate intrinsic value in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise

 

 

Remaining

 

Intrinsic

 

 

 

 

Exercise

 

Remaining

 

Intrinsic

 

 

Shares

 

 

Price

 

 

Contractual Life

 

Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Price

 

 

Contractual Life

 

Value

 

Number of shares under stock options:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at beginning of year

 

 

1,186

 

 

$

55.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

837

 

 

$

66.76

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

98

 

 

$

130.71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(359

)

 

$

52.45

 

 

 

 

$

24,547

 

 

 

(131

)

 

$

54.49

 

 

 

 

$

15,539

 

Canceled

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at July 2, 2022

 

 

925

 

 

$

64.77

 

 

7.6 years

 

$

40,947

 

Stock options exercisable at July 2, 2022

 

 

401

 

 

$

56.57

 

 

6.4 years

 

$

20,055

 

Outstanding at April 1, 2023

 

 

706

 

 

$

69.04

 

 

7.4 years

 

$

60,364

 

Stock options exercisable at April 1, 2023

 

 

182

 

 

$

63.28

 

 

6.6 years

 

$

16,580

 

For the 2022 stock option grant, the grant date fair value of $45.27 per share was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following assumptions:

Exercise price

 

$

130.71

 

Expected dividend yield

 

 

1.53

%

Expected stock price volatility

 

 

35.77

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

2.98

%

Expected life (in years)

 

 

6.5

 

Compensation expense for stock options was $3.9 million and $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, $and $4.4 million and $2.90.5 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2022both 2023 and 2021, respectively.2022. As of July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options was $3.1$1.7 million, which is expectedwe expect to be recognizedrecognize over a weighted-average period of 2.01.5 years.

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Restricted Stock Units

A summary of Nucor’s restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity for the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 is as follows (shares in thousands):

 

Shares

 

 

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share

 

Restricted stock units:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unvested at beginning of year

 

 

1,167

 

 

$

60.45

 

 

 

1,003

 

 

$

98.66

 

Granted

 

 

774

 

 

$

130.71

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

Vested

 

 

(849

)

 

$

75.80

 

 

 

(161

)

 

$

94.43

 

Canceled

 

 

(6

)

 

$

60.71

 

 

 

(2

)

 

$

58.29

 

Unvested at July 2, 2022

 

 

1,086

 

 

$

98.55

 

Unvested at April 1, 2023

 

 

840

 

 

$

99.55

 

Compensation expense for RSUs was $41.9$12.2 million and $22.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, $and $50.9 million and $32.09.0 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.respectively. As of July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs was $93.7$50.6 million, which is expectedwe expect to be recognizedrecognize over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.1.0 year.

Restricted Stock Awards

A summary of Nucor’s restricted stock activity under the Nucor Corporation Senior Officers Annual Incentive Plan (a supplement to the Nucor Corporation 2014 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, the “AIP”) and the Nucor Corporation Senior Officers Long-Term Incentive Plan (a supplement to the Nucor Corporation 2014 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, the “LTIP”) for the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 is as follows (shares in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Date

 

 

 

 

Grant Date

 

 

Shares

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Fair Value
Per Share

 

Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unvested at beginning of year

 

 

107

 

 

$

57.17

 

 

 

209

 

 

$

108.55

 

Granted

 

 

465

 

 

$

128.62

 

 

 

414

 

 

$

171.38

 

Vested

 

 

(341

)

 

$

119.52

 

 

 

(406

)

 

$

152.68

 

Canceled

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

Unvested at July 2, 2022

 

 

231

 

 

$

109.02

 

Unvested at April 1, 2023

 

 

217

 

 

$

145.82

 

Compensation expense for common stock and common stock units awarded under the AIP and the LTIP is recorded over the performance measurement and vesting periods based on the anticipated number and market value of shares of common stock and common stock units to be awarded. Compensation expense for anticipated awards based upon Nucor’s financial performance, exclusive of amounts payable in cash, was $1.8$7.7 million and $21.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, $and $18.8 million and $31.817.0 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.respectively. As of July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards was $7.5$12.2 million, which is expectedwe expect to be recognizedrecognize over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

9. Employee Benefit Plan

Nucor makes contributions to a Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings Plan for qualified employees based on the profitability of the Company. Nucor’s expense for these benefits totaled $333.0$162.2 million and $192.4 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively$, and $619.9 million and $321.3286.9 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.respectively. The related liability for these benefits is included in salaries, wages and related accruals in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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10. Interest Expense (Income)

The components of net interest expense for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Interest expense

 

$

62,682

 

 

$

44,076

 

Interest income

 

 

(52,499

)

 

 

(941

)

Interest expense, net

 

$

10,183

 

 

$

43,135

 

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Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

Interest expense

 

$

63,514

 

 

$

37,661

 

 

$

107,590

 

 

$

78,631

 

Interest income

 

 

(5,751

)

 

 

(1,881

)

 

 

(6,692

)

 

 

(3,207

)

Interest expense, net

 

$

57,763

 

 

$

35,780

 

 

$

100,898

 

 

$

75,424

 

11. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 was 21.9%22.9% compared to 22.4%23.2% for the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022.

The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) is currently examining Nucor’s 2015, 2019, and 2020 federal income tax returns. Nucor has concluded U.S. federal income tax matters for tax years through 2014, and for the tax year 2016.years 2016 and 2018. The tax years 2017 and 20182021 remain open to examination by the IRS. The 2015 and 2018through 2021 Canadian income tax returns for Harris Steel Group Inc. and certain related affiliates are currently under examination by the Canada Revenue Agency. The tax years 20152016 through 20202021 remain open to examination by other major taxing jurisdictions to which Nucor is subject (primarily Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, and other state and local jurisdictions).

Non-current deferred tax assets included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were $13.7 million at April 1, 2023 ($19.3 million at December 31, 2022). Non-current deferred tax liabilities included in deferred credits and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were $1.30$1.26 billion at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($610.3 million1.30 billion at December 31, 2021)2022). The increase in non-current deferred tax liabilities in the first six months of 2022 was primarily due to deferred tax liabilities related to the acquisition of C.H.I. Overhead Doors, LLC (“C.H.I.”)

on June 24, 2022. See Note 18 for more information regarding the acquisition.

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12. Stockholders’ Equity

The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity attributable to Nucor and the noncontrolling interests of Nucor’s joint ventures, Nucor-Yamato Steel Company (Limited Partnership) (“NYS”) and California Steel Industries, Inc. (“CSI”), in both of which Nucor owns 51%51%, for the three months ended April 1, 2023 and six months ended JulyApril 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended July 2, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 1, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

BALANCES, April 2, 2022

 

$

16,143,120

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,163,129

 

 

$

19,635,277

 

 

$

(44,504

)

 

 

114,092

 

 

$

(6,701,401

)

 

$

15,204,562

 

 

$

938,558

 

Net earnings

 

 

2,727,237

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,561,233

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,561,233

 

 

 

166,004

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

BALANCES, December 31, 2022

 

$

19,569,906

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,143,520

 

 

$

24,754,873

 

 

$

(137,517

)

 

 

126,661

 

 

$

(8,498,243

)

 

$

18,414,694

 

 

$

1,155,212

 

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,231,629

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,136,542

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,136,542

 

 

 

95,087

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(26,306

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(26,306

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(26,306

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27,841

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27,841

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27,841

)

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

2,233

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(802

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(49

)

 

 

3,035

 

 

 

2,233

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,123

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,749

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(131

)

 

 

8,872

 

 

 

7,123

 

 

 

-

 

Stock option expense

 

 

3,964

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,964

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,964

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

475

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

475

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

475

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of stock under award plans,

net of forfeitures

 

 

(3,546

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(52,313

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(775

)

 

 

48,767

 

 

 

(3,546

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

43,820

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

24,760

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(323

)

 

 

19,060

 

 

 

43,820

 

 

 

-

 

Amortization of unearned

compensation

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,764

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,764

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,764

 

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired

 

 

(802,569

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,100

 

 

 

(802,569

)

 

 

(802,569

)

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired, and net impact of excise tax

 

 

(429,813

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,723

 

 

 

(429,813

)

 

 

(429,813

)

 

 

-

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

(132,127

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(132,127

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(132,127

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(129,383

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(129,383

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(129,383

)

 

 

-

 

Distributions to noncontrolling

interests

 

 

(56,977

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(56,977

)

 

 

(337,810

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(337,810

)

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in CSI

 

 

(3,421

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,421

)

BALANCES, July 2, 2022

 

$

17,852,808

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,115,178

 

 

$

22,064,383

 

 

$

(70,810

)

 

 

118,368

 

 

$

(7,452,168

)

 

$

16,808,644

 

 

$

1,044,164

 

BALANCES, April 1, 2023

 

$

19,929,870

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,168,770

 

 

$

25,762,032

 

 

$

(165,358

)

 

 

128,930

 

 

$

(8,900,124

)

 

$

19,017,381

 

 

$

912,489

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 2, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

BALANCES, December 31, 2021

 

$

14,603,794

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,140,608

 

 

$

17,674,100

 

 

$

(115,282

)

 

 

107,742

 

 

$

(5,835,098

)

 

$

14,016,389

 

 

$

587,405

 

Net earnings before noncontrolling interests

 

 

2,227,115

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,095,623

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,095,623

 

 

 

131,492

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

70,778

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

70,778

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

70,778

 

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

16,586

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(507

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

17,093

 

 

 

16,586

 

 

 

-

 

Stock option expense

 

 

458

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of stock under award plans,
   net of forfeitures

 

 

43,098

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,170

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(388

)

 

 

21,928

 

 

 

43,098

 

 

 

-

 

Amortization of unearned
   compensation

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired

 

 

(905,324

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,048

 

 

 

(905,324

)

 

 

(905,324

)

 

 

-

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

(134,446

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(134,446

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(134,446

)

 

 

-

 

Distributions to noncontrolling
   interests

 

 

(211,558

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(211,558

)

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in CSI

 

 

431,219

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

431,219

 

BALANCES, April 2, 2022

 

$

16,143,120

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,163,129

 

 

$

19,635,277

 

 

$

(44,504

)

 

 

114,092

 

 

$

(6,701,401

)

 

$

15,204,562

 

 

$

938,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended July 2, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

BALANCES, December 31, 2021

 

$

14,603,794

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,140,608

 

 

$

17,674,100

 

 

$

(115,282

)

 

 

107,742

 

 

$

(5,835,098

)

 

$

14,016,389

 

 

$

587,405

 

Net earnings

 

 

4,954,352

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,656,856

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,656,856

 

 

 

297,496

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

44,472

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44,472

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44,472

 

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

18,819

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,309

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(359

)

 

 

20,128

 

 

 

18,819

 

 

 

-

 

Stock option expense

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of stock under award plans,

   net of forfeitures

 

 

39,552

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(31,143

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,163

)

 

 

70,695

 

 

 

39,552

 

 

 

-

 

Amortization of unearned

   compensation

 

 

2,600

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,600

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,600

 

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired

 

 

(1,707,893

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

12,148

 

 

 

(1,707,893

)

 

 

(1,707,893

)

 

 

-

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

(266,573

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(266,573

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(266,573

)

 

 

-

 

Distributions to noncontrolling

   interests

 

 

(268,535

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(268,535

)

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in CSI

 

 

427,798

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

427,798

 

BALANCES, July 2, 2022

 

$

17,852,808

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,115,178

 

 

$

22,064,383

 

 

$

(70,810

)

 

 

118,368

 

 

$

(7,452,168

)

 

$

16,808,644

 

 

$

1,044,164

 


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Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended July 3, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

BALANCES, April 3, 2021

 

$

11,861,723

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,160,909

 

 

$

12,163,626

 

 

$

(103,560

)

 

 

80,912

 

 

$

(2,925,796

)

 

$

11,447,240

 

 

$

414,483

 

Net earnings

 

 

1,571,459

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,506,868

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,506,868

 

 

 

64,591

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

29,831

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,831

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,831

 

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

21,276

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,337

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(419

)

 

 

15,939

 

 

 

21,276

 

 

 

-

 

Stock option expense

 

 

2,575

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,575

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,575

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of stock under award plans,

   net of forfeitures

 

 

(18,338

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(50,566

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(799

)

 

 

32,228

 

 

 

(18,338

)

 

 

-

 

Amortization of unearned

   compensation

 

 

(1,100

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,100

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,100

)

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired

 

 

(614,286

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,765

 

 

 

(614,286

)

 

 

(614,286

)

 

 

-

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

(120,088

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(120,088

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(120,088

)

 

 

-

 

Distributions to noncontrolling

   interests

 

 

(23,401

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(23,401

)

BALANCES, July 3, 2021

 

$

12,709,651

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,117,155

 

 

$

13,550,406

 

 

$

(73,729

)

 

 

86,459

 

 

$

(3,491,915

)

 

$

12,253,978

 

 

$

455,673

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended July 3, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

Nucor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(at cost)

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interests

 

BALANCES, December 31, 2020

 

$

11,231,861

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,121,288

 

 

$

11,343,852

 

 

$

(118,861

)

 

 

77,909

 

 

$

(2,709,675

)

 

$

10,788,665

 

 

$

443,196

 

Net earnings

 

 

2,558,973

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,449,300

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,449,300

 

 

 

109,673

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

45,132

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,132

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,132

 

 

 

-

 

Stock options exercised

 

 

128,800

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

35,825

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,554

)

 

 

92,975

 

 

 

128,800

 

 

 

-

 

Stock option expense

 

 

2,908

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,908

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,908

 

 

 

-

 

Issuance of stock under award plans,

   net of forfeitures

 

 

(2,736

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(43,666

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,041

)

 

 

40,930

 

 

 

(2,736

)

 

 

-

 

Amortization of unearned

   compensation

 

 

800

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

800

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

800

 

 

 

-

 

Treasury stock acquired

 

 

(916,145

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

12,145

 

 

 

(916,145

)

 

 

(916,145

)

 

 

-

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

(242,746

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(242,746

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(242,746

)

 

 

-

 

Distributions to noncontrolling

   interests

 

 

(97,196

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(97,196

)

BALANCES, July 3, 2021

 

$

12,709,651

 

 

 

380,154

 

 

$

152,061

 

 

$

2,117,155

 

 

$

13,550,406

 

 

$

(73,729

)

 

 

86,459

 

 

$

(3,491,915

)

 

$

12,253,978

 

 

$

455,673

 

Dividends declared per share were $0.50 per share in the second quarter of 2022 ($0.405 per share in the second quarter of 2021) $and $1.000.51 per share in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 ($0.810.50 per share in the first six monthsquarter of 2021)2022)..

On December 2, 2021, the Company announced that theits Board of Directors had approved a new share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $4.00$4.00 billion of the Company’s common stock and terminated all previously authorized share repurchase programs. Share repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. As of July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, the Company had approximately $2.14 billion$661.1 million available for share repurchases under the program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors.Directors in December 2021.

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13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three months ended April 1, 2023 and six months ended JulyApril 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 (in thousands):

 

 

Three-Month (13-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

  income (loss) at April 2, 2022

 

$

49,198

 

 

$

(102,176

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(44,504

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   before reclassifications

 

 

16,138

 

 

 

(27,308

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(11,170

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income (loss)

   into earnings (1)

 

 

(15,136

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,136

)

Net current-period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

 

1,002

 

 

 

(27,308

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(26,306

)

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at July 2, 2022

 

$

50,200

 

 

$

(129,484

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(70,810

)

 

 

Three-Month (13-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive
  income (loss) at December 31, 2022

 

$

26,100

 

 

$

(180,216

)

 

$

16,599

 

 

$

(137,517

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)
   before reclassifications

 

 

(24,575

)

 

 

(3,441

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(28,016

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated
   other comprehensive income (loss)
   into earnings
(1)

 

 

175

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

175

 

Net current-period other
   comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(24,400

)

 

 

(3,441

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(27,841

)

Accumulated other comprehensive
   income (loss) at April 1, 2023

 

$

1,700

 

 

$

(183,657

)

 

$

16,599

 

 

$

(165,358

)

 

 

Three-Month (13-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive
   income (loss) at December 31, 2021

 

$

1,112

 

 

$

(124,868

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(115,282

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)
   before reclassifications

 

 

53,476

 

 

 

22,692

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

76,168

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated
   other comprehensive income (loss)
   into earnings
(1)

 

 

(5,390

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5,390

)

Net current-period other
   comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

48,086

 

 

 

22,692

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

70,778

 

Accumulated other comprehensive
   income (loss) at April 2, 2022

 

$

49,198

 

 

$

(102,176

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(44,504

)

 

 

 

Six-Month (26-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at December 31, 2021

 

$

1,112

 

 

$

(124,868

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(115,282

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   before reclassifications

 

 

69,614

 

 

 

(4,616

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

64,998

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income (loss)

   into earnings (1)

 

 

(20,526

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(20,526

)

Net current-period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

 

49,088

 

 

 

(4,616

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

44,472

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at July 2, 2022

 

$

50,200

 

 

$

(129,484

)

 

$

8,474

 

 

$

(70,810

)

(1)

(1)

Includes $(15,136) and $(20,526) net of tax impact of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) reclassifications into cost of products sold for net gains on commodity contracts in the second quarter and first six months of 2022, respectively. The tax impact of those reclassifications was $(4,800) and $(6,500) in the second quarter and first six months of 2022, respectively.

 

 

Three-Month (13-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at April 3, 2021

 

$

(3,200

)

 

$

(107,026

)

 

$

6,666

 

 

$

(103,560

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   before reclassifications

 

 

8,204

 

 

 

21,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,635

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income (loss)

   into earnings (2)

 

 

196

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

196

 

Net current-period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

 

8,400

 

 

 

21,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,831

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at July 3, 2021

 

$

5,200

 

 

$

(85,595

)

 

$

6,666

 

 

$

(73,729

)

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Six-Month (26-Week) Period Ended

 

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

 

Gains and (Losses) on

 

 

Foreign Currency

 

 

Adjustment to Early

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedging Derivatives

 

 

Gains (Losses)

 

 

Retiree Medical Plan

 

 

Total

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

  income (loss) at December 31, 2020

 

$

(4,700

)

 

$

(120,827

)

 

$

6,666

 

 

$

(118,861

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   before reclassifications

 

 

9,203

 

 

 

35,232

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44,435

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income (loss)

   into earnings (2)

 

 

697

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

697

 

Net current-period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

 

9,900

 

 

 

35,232

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,132

 

Accumulated other comprehensive

   income (loss) at July 3, 2021

 

$

5,200

 

 

$

(85,595

)

 

$

6,666

 

 

$

(73,729

)

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(2)   Includes $196$175 and $697 net of tax$(5,390) net-of-tax impact of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) reclassifications into cost of products sold for net (gains)/losses on commodity contracts in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2021,2022, respectively. The tax impact of those reclassifications was $0$100 and $100$(1,700) in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months2022, respectively.

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14. Segments

Nucor reports its results in the following segments: steel mills, steel products and raw materials. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses;and rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor’s equity method investments in NuMit LLC (“NuMit”) and Nucor-JFE Steel Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Nucor-JFE”NJSM”). The steel products segment includes steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, precision castings, steel fasteners, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, overhead doors, steel grating, tubular products, steel racking, piling products, and wire and wire mesh.mesh, and utility towers and structures. The raw materials segment includes The David J. Joseph Company and its affiliates (“DJJ”), primarily a scrap broker and processor; Nu-Iron Unlimited and Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC (“Nucor Steel Louisiana”), two facilities that produce direct reduced iron (“DRI”) used by the steel mills; and our natural gas production operations.

Corporate/eliminations include items such as net interest expense on long-term debt, charges and credits associated with changes in allowances to eliminate intercompany profit in inventory, profit sharing expense and stock-based compensation. Corporate assets primarily include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and cash equivalents, allowances to eliminate intercompany profit in inventory, deferred income tax assets, federal and state income taxes receivable and investments in and advances to affiliates.

Nucor’s results by segment for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Net sales to external customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steel mills

 

$

7,256,067

 

 

$

5,909,909

 

 

$

13,774,676

 

 

$

10,518,686

 

 

$

4,979,257

 

 

$

6,518,609

 

Steel products

 

 

3,842,948

 

 

 

2,241,107

 

 

 

7,166,036

 

 

 

4,051,162

 

 

 

3,275,997

 

 

 

3,323,088

 

Raw materials

 

 

695,459

 

 

 

638,148

 

 

 

1,347,044

 

 

 

1,236,456

 

 

 

454,726

 

 

 

651,585

 

 

$

11,794,474

 

 

$

8,789,164

 

 

$

22,287,756

 

 

$

15,806,304

 

 

$

8,709,980

 

 

$

10,493,282

 

Intercompany sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steel mills

 

$

1,763,563

 

 

$

1,496,298

 

 

$

3,356,821

 

 

$

2,721,411

 

 

$

1,163,632

 

 

$

1,593,258

 

Steel products

 

 

117,289

 

 

 

80,394

 

 

 

251,995

 

 

 

151,613

 

 

 

100,361

 

 

 

134,706

 

Raw materials

 

 

4,145,690

 

 

 

4,009,808

 

 

 

7,692,209

 

 

 

7,656,003

 

 

 

3,170,892

 

 

 

3,546,519

 

Corporate/eliminations

 

 

(6,026,542

)

 

 

(5,586,500

)

 

 

(11,301,025

)

 

 

(10,529,027

)

 

 

(4,434,885

)

 

 

(5,274,483

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Earnings before income taxes and

noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steel mills

 

$

2,815,723

 

 

$

2,174,807

 

 

$

5,394,577

 

 

$

3,489,781

 

 

$

838,388

 

 

$

2,578,854

 

Steel products

 

 

1,129,932

 

 

 

259,330

 

 

 

1,814,799

 

 

 

471,142

 

 

 

970,802

 

 

 

684,867

 

Raw materials

 

 

263,598

 

 

 

120,143

 

 

 

359,451

 

 

 

343,378

 

 

 

58,140

 

 

 

95,853

 

Corporate/eliminations

 

 

(718,851

)

 

 

(528,532

)

 

 

(1,180,310

)

 

 

(980,307

)

 

 

(270,546

)

 

 

(461,459

)

 

$

3,490,402

 

 

$

2,025,748

 

 

$

6,388,517

 

 

$

3,323,994

 

 

$

1,596,784

 

 

$

2,898,115

 

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

Dec. 31, 2022

 

Segment assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steel mills

 

$

14,053,600

 

 

$

14,157,229

 

Steel products

 

 

11,318,754

 

 

 

12,087,145

 

Raw materials

 

 

3,466,854

 

 

 

3,383,114

 

Corporate/eliminations

 

 

3,407,182

 

 

 

2,851,722

 

 

 

$

32,246,390

 

 

$

32,479,210

 

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

Dec. 31, 2021

 

Segment assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steel mills

 

$

15,255,411

 

 

$

13,235,463

 

Steel products

 

 

12,464,340

 

 

 

7,845,010

 

Raw materials

 

 

3,678,516

 

 

 

3,870,806

 

Corporate/eliminations

 

 

270,190

 

 

 

871,793

 

 

 

$

31,668,457

 

 

$

25,823,072

 

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15. Revenue

The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended July 2, 2022

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended July 2, 2022

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 1, 2023

 

 

Steel

Mills

 

 

Steel

Products

 

 

Raw

Materials

 

 

Total

 

 

Steel

Mills

 

 

Steel

Products

 

 

Raw

Materials

 

 

Total

 

 

Steel
Mills

 

 

Steel
Products

 

 

Raw
Materials

 

 

Total

 

Sheet

 

$

3,616,333

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,616,333

 

 

$

6,799,396

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

6,799,396

 

 

$

2,102,694

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2,102,694

 

Bar

 

 

1,992,463

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,992,463

 

 

 

3,820,194

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,820,194

 

 

 

1,598,128

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,598,128

 

Structural

 

 

783,121

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

783,121

 

 

 

1,566,392

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,566,392

 

 

 

638,307

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

638,307

 

Plate

 

 

864,150

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

864,150

 

 

 

1,588,694

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,588,694

 

 

 

640,128

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

640,128

 

Tubular Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

613,238

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

613,238

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,124,391

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,124,391

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

438,983

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

438,983

 

Rebar Fabrication

 

 

-

 

 

 

579,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

579,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,024,232

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,024,232

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

498,117

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

498,117

 

Joist

 

 

-

 

 

 

687,882

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

687,882

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,300,117

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,300,117

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

635,816

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

635,816

 

Deck

 

 

-

 

 

 

582,414

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

582,414

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,133,323

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,133,323

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

485,443

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

485,443

 

Other Steel Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,380,414

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,380,414

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,583,973

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,583,973

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,217,638

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,217,638

 

Raw Materials

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

695,459

 

 

 

695,459

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,347,044

 

 

 

1,347,044

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

454,726

 

 

 

454,726

 

 

$

7,256,067

 

 

$

3,842,948

 

 

$

695,459

 

 

$

11,794,474

 

 

$

13,774,676

 

 

$

7,166,036

 

 

$

1,347,044

 

 

$

22,287,756

 

 

$

4,979,257

 

 

$

3,275,997

 

 

$

454,726

 

 

$

8,709,980

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended April 2, 2022

 

 

 

Steel
Mills

 

 

Steel
Products

 

 

Raw
Materials

 

 

Total

 

Sheet

 

$

3,183,063

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,183,063

 

Bar

 

 

1,827,731

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,827,731

 

Structural

 

 

783,271

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

783,271

 

Plate

 

 

724,544

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

724,544

 

Tubular Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

610,300

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

610,300

 

Rebar Fabrication

 

 

-

 

 

 

445,232

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

445,232

 

Joist

 

 

-

 

 

 

612,235

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

612,235

 

Deck

 

 

-

 

 

 

550,909

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

550,909

 

Other Steel Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,104,412

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,104,412

 

Raw Materials

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

651,585

 

 

 

651,585

 

 

$

6,518,609

 

 

$

3,323,088

 

 

$

651,585

 

 

$

10,493,282

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended July 3, 2021

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended July 3, 2021

 

 

 

Steel

Mills

 

 

Steel

Products

 

 

Raw

Materials

 

 

Total

 

 

Steel

Mills

 

 

Steel

Products

 

 

Raw

Materials

 

 

Total

 

Sheet

 

$

3,104,304

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,104,304

 

 

$

5,455,759

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

5,455,759

 

Bar

 

 

1,515,115

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,515,115

 

 

 

2,776,157

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,776,157

 

Structural

 

 

619,541

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

619,541

 

 

 

1,096,736

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,096,736

 

Plate

 

 

670,949

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

670,949

 

 

 

1,190,034

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,190,034

��

Tubular Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

512,503

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

512,503

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

887,156

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

887,156

 

Rebar Fabrication

 

 

-

 

 

 

480,727

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

480,727

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

867,284

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

867,284

 

Joist

 

 

-

 

 

 

257,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

257,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

486,331

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

486,331

 

Deck

 

 

-

 

 

 

227,748

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

227,748

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

421,161

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

421,161

 

Other Steel Products

 

 

-

 

 

 

762,927

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

762,927

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,389,230

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,389,230

 

Raw Materials

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

638,148

 

 

 

638,148

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,236,456

 

 

 

1,236,456

 

 

 

$

5,909,909

 

 

$

2,241,107

 

 

$

638,148

 

 

$

8,789,164

 

 

$

10,518,686

 

 

$

4,051,162

 

 

$

1,236,456

 

 

$

15,806,304

 

Contract liabilities are primarily related to deferred revenue resulting from cash payments received in advance from customers to protect against credit risk. Contract liabilities totaled $295.1$329.5 million as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 ($251.9285.0 million as of December 31, 2021)2022) and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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16. Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted net earnings per share for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts)data):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Basic net earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net earnings

 

$

2,561,233

 

 

$

1,506,868

 

 

$

4,656,856

 

 

$

2,449,300

 

 

$

1,136,542

 

 

$

2,095,623

 

Earnings allocated to participating securities

 

 

(11,041

)

 

 

(6,676

)

 

 

(19,380

)

 

 

(12,426

)

 

 

(3,413

)

 

 

(8,420

)

Net earnings available to common stockholders

 

$

2,550,192

 

 

$

1,500,192

 

 

$

4,637,476

 

 

$

2,436,874

 

 

$

1,133,129

 

 

$

2,087,203

 

Basic average shares outstanding

 

 

263,221

 

 

 

296,817

 

 

 

267,416

 

 

 

299,359

 

 

 

253,608

 

 

 

271,564

 

Basic net earnings per share

 

$

9.69

 

 

$

5.05

 

 

$

17.34

 

 

$

8.14

 

 

$

4.47

 

 

$

7.69

 

Diluted net earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net earnings

 

$

2,561,233

 

 

$

1,506,868

 

 

$

4,656,856

 

 

$

2,449,300

 

 

$

1,136,542

 

 

$

2,095,623

 

Earnings allocated to participating securities

 

 

(10,997

)

 

 

(6,649

)

 

 

(19,302

)

 

 

(12,385

)

 

 

(3,392

)

 

 

(8,385

)

Net earnings available to common stockholders

 

$

2,550,236

 

 

$

1,500,219

 

 

$

4,637,554

 

 

$

2,436,915

 

 

$

1,133,150

 

 

$

2,087,238

 

Diluted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic average shares outstanding

 

 

263,221

 

 

 

296,817

 

 

 

267,416

 

 

 

299,359

 

 

 

253,608

 

 

 

271,564

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and other

 

 

498

 

 

 

712

 

 

 

650

 

 

 

379

 

 

 

789

 

 

 

530

 

 

 

263,719

 

 

 

297,529

 

 

 

268,066

 

 

 

299,738

 

 

 

254,397

 

 

 

272,094

 

Diluted net earnings per share

 

$

9.67

 

 

$

5.04

 

 

$

17.30

 

 

$

8.13

 

 

$

4.45

 

 

$

7.67

 

The following stock optionsThere wereno shares excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per common share for the second quarter and first six months of 2022 and 2021 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (sharesantidilutive in thousands):either the first quarter of 2023 or the first quarter of 2022.

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

Anti-dilutive stock options:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares

 

 

-

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

152

 

Weighted-average exercise price

 

$

-

 

 

$

110.74

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

73.47

 

17. Debt and Other Financing Arrangements

On March 11, 2022, Nucor completed the issuance and sale of $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.125% Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.850% Notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes” and, together with the 2032 Notes, the “March 2022 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the March 2022 Notes were used, or, as applicable, will be used, along with cash on hand to redeem, all of the outstanding $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.125% Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.000% Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 2022 Notes and the 2023 Notes. The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the March 2022 Notes were $1.09 billion, after expenses and the underwriting discount. Costs of $15.3 million associated with the issuance and sale of the March 2022 Notes have been capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the March 2022 Notes.14

On April 25, 2022, Nucor redeemed all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023 Notes. The 2023 Notes were redeemed using a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the March 2022 Notes. On July 15, 2022, Nucor provided the required 30-day notice of redemption to holders of the 2022 Notes that we intend to redeem the 2022 Notes in-full on August 15, 2022.

On May 23, 2022, Nucor completed the issuance and sale of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.950% Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.300% Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes” and, together with the 2025 Notes, the “May 2022 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the May 2022 Notes were used for general corporate purposes and to pay a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of C.H.I. The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the May 2022 Notes were $991.9 million, after expenses and the underwriting discount. Costs of $5.9 million associated with the issuance and sale of the May 2022 Notes have been capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the May 2022 Notes.

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18. Acquisitions

Acquisition of C.H.I.

On June 24, 2022, Nucor used cash on hand to acquire the assets of C.H.I. for a purchase price, net of cash acquired, of approximately $3.00 billion. C.H.I. is a leading manufacturer of overhead doors for residential and commercial markets in the United States and Canada. Commercial overhead doors are used in warehousing and retail, areas that Nucor has focused its attention on recently through other value-added products such as insulated metal panels (CENTRIA, Metl-Span and TrueCore brands) and steel racking solutions (Hannibal Industries and Elite Storage Solutions). It is expected that the C.H.I. acquisition also will benefit from Nucor’s recent paint line investments at its Hickman, Arkansas and Crawfordsville, Indiana sheet mills. The C.H.I. business financial results are included as part of the steel products segment (see Note 14).

We allocated the purchase price for C.H.I. to its individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While the purchase price allocation is substantially complete, it is still preliminary and subject to change, including for the final working capital settlement.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of C.H.I. as of June 24, 2022, the date of acquisition (in thousands):

Cash

 

$

159,066

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

73,549

 

Inventory

 

 

52,515

 

Other current assets

 

 

19,493

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

117,392

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,036,332

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

2,389,180

 

Other assets

 

 

9,559

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

3,857,086

 

Current liabilities

 

 

75,146

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

579,559

 

Other liabilities

 

 

7,509

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

662,214

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

3,194,872

 

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation to the identifiable intangible assets of C.H.I. as of June 24, 2022, the date of acquisition (in thousands, except years):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Life

Customer relationships

 

$

2,242,000

 

 

25 years

Trade name

 

 

147,000

 

 

13 years

 

 

$

2,389,000

 

 

 

The goodwill of $1.04 billion is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and has been allocated to the steel products segment (see Note 4). The goodwill is attributable to expected synergies within the steel products segment. Goodwill recognized for tax purposes was $5.6 million, all of which is deductible for tax purposes. Pro-forma results of operations for the Company would not be materially different as a result of the acquisition of C.H.I. and, therefore, this information is not presented.

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Acquisition of CSI

On February 1, 2022, Nucor used cash on hand to acquire a 51% controlling ownership position in CSI by purchasing a 50% equity interest from a subsidiary of Vale S.A. for a cash purchase price of approximately $400.0 million, adjusted for net debt and working capital at closing, as well as a 1% equity interest from JFE Steel Corporation. CSI is a flat-rolled steel converter with the capability to produce more than two million tons of finished steel and steel products annually. The company has five product lines, including hot rolled, pickled and oiled, cold rolled, galvanized and electric resistance welded (“ERW”) pipe. Key end-use markets served by CSI include customers in the construction, service center and energy industries. We believe this acquisition helps give Nucor a strong presence in the Western region of the United States and grows our ability to produce an even wider range of value-added sheet products. The CSI business financial results were included as part of the steel mills segment (see Note 14) beginning on February 1, 2022, the date Nucor acquired its 51% controlling ownership position.

We allocated the purchase price for CSI to its individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While the purchase price allocation is substantially complete, it is still preliminary and subject to change.

The following table summarizes the fair values of 100% of the assets and liabilities of CSI, as well as the fair value of the 49% noncontrolling interest not acquired by Nucor, as of February 1, 2022, the date Nucor acquired its 51% controlling ownership position (in thousands):

Cash

 

$

98,537

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

159,257

 

Inventory

 

 

354,614

 

Other current assets

 

 

5,298

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

566,714

 

Goodwill

 

 

62,011

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

Other assets

 

 

7,071

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

1,253,502

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

9,826

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

162,808

 

Long-term debt due after one year

 

 

67,866

 

Other liabilities

 

 

139,947

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

380,447

 

Net assets acquired at 100%

 

 

873,055

 

Less: Fair value of noncontrolling interest

 

 

427,797

 

Net assets acquired at 51%

 

$

445,258

 

The determination of the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was calculated using the implied value of 100% of the enterprise value of the business using the purchase price as the purchase price did not include a control premium on a per-share basis and the noncontrolling interest shareholder will participate equally in the economic benefits of CSI after the acquisition.

The goodwill of $62.0 million is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and has been allocated to the steel mills segment (see Note 4). The goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce acquired, expanding our Western United States presence and CSI’s value-added product capabilities. None of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

The results of operations for CSI upon the effective date of the acquisition have been included in the accompanying financial statements.  Pro-forma results of operations for the Company would not be materially different as a result of the acquisition of CSI and, therefore, this information is not presented.

Other Acquisitions

Other smaller acquisitions in the first six months of 2022, exclusive of purchase price adjustments made and net of cash acquired, totaled approximately $76.2 million. Pro-forma results of operations for the Company would not be materially different if the aggregate acquisitions made during the year were included and, therefore, this information is not presented.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Certain statements made in this report, or in other public filings, press releases, or other written or oral communications made by Nucor, which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which we expect will or may occur in the future and may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions are intended to identify those forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s best judgment based on current information, and, although we base these statements on circumstances that we believe to be reasonable when made, there can be no assurance that future events will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking information. As such, the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may vary materially from the projected results and expectations discussed in this report. Factors that might cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressure on sales and pricing, including pressure from imports and substitute materials; (2) U.S. and foreign trade policies affecting steel imports or exports; (3) the sensitivity of the results of our operations to general market conditions, and in particular, prevailing market steel prices and changes in the supply and cost of raw materials, including pig iron, iron ore and scrap steel; (4) the availability and cost of electricity and natural gas, which could negatively affect our cost of steel production or result in a delay or cancellation of existing or future drilling within our natural gas drilling programs; (5) critical equipment failures and business interruptions; (6) market demand for steel products, which, in the case of many of our products, is driven by the level of nonresidential construction activity in the United States; (7) impairment in the recorded value of inventory, equity investments, fixed assets, goodwill or other long-lived assets; (8) uncertainties and volatility surrounding the global economy, including excess world capacity for steel production, inflation and interest rate changes; (9) fluctuations in currency conversion rates; (10) significant changes in laws or government regulations affecting environmental compliance, including legislation and regulations that result in greater regulation of greenhouse gas emissions that could increase our energy costs, capital expenditures and operating costs or cause one or more of our permits to be revoked or make it more difficult to obtain permit modifications; (11) the cyclical nature of the steel industry; (12) capital investments and their impact on our performance; (13) our safety performance; (14) our ability to integrate businesses we acquire; (15) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any variants of the virus;virus, and any other similar pandemic or public health situation; and (16) the risks discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 and elsewhere in this report.

Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this report. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. In evaluating forward-looking statements, these risks and uncertainties should be considered, together with the other risks described from time to time in our reports and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in Nucor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Overview

Nucor and its affiliates manufacture steel and steel products. Nucor also produces DRI for use in its steel mills. Through DJJ, the Company also processes ferrous and nonferrous metals and brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron and DRI. Most of Nucor’s operating facilities and customers are located in North America. Nucor’s operations include international trading and sales companies that buy and sell steel and steel products manufactured by the Company and others. Nucor is North America’s largest recycler, using scrap steel as the primary raw material in producing steel and steel products.

Nucor reports its results in the following segments: steel mills, steel products and raw materials. The steel mills segment includes carbon and alloy steel in sheet, bars, structural and plate; steel trading businesses;and rebar distribution businesses; and Nucor’s equity method investments in NuMit and Nucor-JFE.NJSM. The steel products segment includes steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, precision castings, steel fasteners, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, overhead doors, steel grating, tubular products, steel racking, piling

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products, and wire and wire mesh.mesh, and utility towers and structures. The raw materials segment includes DJJ, primarily a scrap broker and processor; Nu-Iron Unlimited and Nucor Steel Louisiana, two facilities that produce DRI used by the steel mills; and our natural gas production operations.

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On February 1, 2022, Nucor used cash on hand to acquire a 51% controlling ownership position in CSI for a cash purchase price of approximately $400.0 million, adjusted for net debt and working capital at closing. CSI is a flat-rolled steel converter with the capability to produce more than two million tons of finished steel and steel products annually. The company has five product lines, including hot rolled, pickled and oiled, cold rolled, galvanized and ERW pipe. Key end-use markets served by CSI include customers in the construction, service center and energy industries. This acquisition gives Nucor a strong presence in the Western region of the United States and grows our ability to produce an even wider range of value-added sheet products. The CSI business financial results were included as part of the steel mills segment beginning on February 1, 2022, the date of the acquisition of Nucor’s 51% controlling ownership position.

On June 24, 2022, Nucor used cash on hand to acquire the assets of C.H.I. for a purchase price of approximately $3.00 billion, net of cash acquired. C.H.I. is a leading manufacturer of overhead doors for residential and commercial markets in the United States and Canada. Commercial overhead doors are used in warehousing and retail, areas that Nucor has focused its attention recently through other value-added products such as insulated metal panels (CENTRIA, Metl-Span and TrueCore brands) and steel racking solutions (Hannibal Industries and Elite Storage Solutions). It is expected that the C.H.I. acquisition will also benefit from Nucor’s recent paint line investments at its Hickman, Arkansas and Crawfordsville, Indiana sheet mills. The C.H.I. business financial results are included as part of the steel products segment.

The average utilization rates of all operating facilities in the steel mills, steel products and raw materials segments were approximately 81%79%, 76%65% and 75%, respectively, in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 compared with approximately 96%77%, 76%73% and 77%72%, respectively, in the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

Results of Operations

Nucor reported record consolidated net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $2.56$1.14 billion, or $9.67$4.45 per diluted share, forin the first quarter of 2023. Nucor's earnings in the first quarter of 2023, which was the second most profitable first quarter of 2022, surpassing the previous record set in the fourth quarter of 2021 of $2.25 billion, or $7.97 per diluted share. By comparison, Nucor reported consolidatedCompany history, decreased compared to net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $2.10 billion, or $7.67 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022, and consolidated net earnings of $1.51 billion, or $5.04 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.

Nucor’s consolidated net earnings for the first six months of 2022 were $4.66 billion, or $17.30 per diluted share, making itwhich was the most profitable first six monthsquarter in Nucor's history.

The largest contributor to the Company’s history. By comparison, Nucor reported consolidated net earnings of $2.45 billion, or $8.13 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021.

The significant increasedecrease in earnings in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 as compared to the respective periods in 2021 was primarily due to significant increases in average selling prices that more than exceeded the impact of decreased shipping volumes during the same periods. Average selling prices increased rapidly in the first six months of 2021 and continued to increase over the remainder of 2021 as demand was robust across most of the end markets we serve. In the steel mills segment, prices softened in the first six months of 2022 from the fourth quarter of 2021, due primarily to decreased average sheet pricing. However, average selling prices in the steel products segment continued to increase in the first six months of 2022.

Comparing the second quarter of 20222023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 all three operating segments generated higherwas the profitability of the steel mills segment. The decrease in the steel mills segment's earnings in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to lower average selling prices, with the largest increaseand most impactful decrease at our sheet mills. Sheet mill pricing increased in our2022 by uncertainty, due in part to the conflict in Ukraine, which led to customers building up inventory levels in the first quarter of 2022. Demand for sheet softened as 2022 progressed and customers worked through their inventory, leading to significantly lower sales prices by the end of the year and into the first quarter of 2023.

The steel products segment.  Overall, demand fromsegment had a very strong first quarter of 2023, with segment earnings increasing compared to the first quarter of 2022. Demand in nonresidential construction markets remainswas robust in the first quarter of 2023, continuing the trend of strong market conditions in nonresidential construction markets we had throughout 2022. The primary driver of the increase in earnings of the steel products segment in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022 was higher average selling prices.

Earnings in the raw materials segment decreased in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 due to the decreased performance of our scrap processing and demand in our other key end-use markets appears stable and resilient in light of economic uncertainty.  brokerage operations.

The following discussion provides a greater quantitative and qualitative analysis of Nucor’s performance in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 as compared to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021.2022.

Net Sales

Net sales to external customers by segment for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

 

% Change

 

Steel mills

 

$ 7,256,067

 

$ 5,909,909

 

23%

 

$ 13,774,676

 

$ 10,518,686

 

31%

 

$

4,979,257

 

 

$

6,518,609

 

 

 

-24

%

Steel products

 

3,842,948

 

2,241,107

 

71%

 

7,166,036

 

4,051,162

 

77%

 

 

3,275,997

 

 

 

3,323,088

 

 

 

-1

%

Raw materials

 

695,459

 

638,148

 

9%

 

1,347,044

 

1,236,456

 

9%

 

 

454,726

 

 

 

651,585

 

 

 

-30

%

Total net sales to external customers

 

$ 11,794,474

 

$ 8,789,164

 

34%

 

$ 22,287,756

 

$ 15,806,304

 

41%

 

$

8,709,980

 

 

$

10,493,282

 

 

 

-17

%

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Net sales for the second quarter of 2022 increased 34% from the second quarter of 2021. Average sales price per ton increased 44% from $1,175 in the second quarter of 2021 to $1,690 in the second quarter of 2022. Total tons shipped to outside customers in the second quarter of 2022 were 6,977,000 tons, a 7% decrease from the second quarter of 2021.

Net sales for the first six monthsquarter of 2022 increased 41%2023 decreased 17% from the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022. Average sales price per ton increased 55%decreased 18% from $1,078$1,641 in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 to $1,667$1,352 in the first six monthsquarter of 2022.2023. Total tons shipped to outside customers in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 were 13,371,0006,443,000 tons, a 9% decrease1% increase from the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

In the steel mills segment, sales tons for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

 

% Change

 

Outside steel shipments

 

5,041

 

5,356

 

-6%

 

9,580

 

10,546

 

-9%

 

 

4,804

 

 

 

4,539

 

 

 

6

%

Inside steel shipments

 

1,407

 

1,378

 

2%

 

2,682

 

2,732

 

-2%

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

1,275

 

 

 

-3

%

Total steel shipments

 

6,448

 

6,734

 

-4%

 

12,262

 

13,278

 

-8%

 

 

6,035

 

 

 

5,814

 

 

 

4

%

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Net sales for the steel mills segment increased 23%decreased 24% in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 from the secondfirst quarter of 2021,2022, due primarily to a 29% increase28% decrease in the average sales price per ton, from $1,107$1,436 to $1,429,$1,035, partially offset by a 6% decrease in tons sold to outside customers. Average selling prices increased across all product groups within the steel mills segment in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021.

Net sales for the steel mills segment increased 31% in the first six months of 2022 from the first six months of 2021, due to a 43% increase in the average sales price per ton from $1,001 to $1,432, partially offset by a 9% decrease in tons sold to outside customers.

Outside sales tonnage for the steel products segment for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 was as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

July 2, 2022

 

July 3, 2021

 

% Change

 

April 1, 2023

 

April 2, 2022

 

% Change

Joist sales

 

158

 

167

 

-5%

 

337

 

339

 

-1%

 

135

 

179

 

-25%

Deck sales

 

123

 

130

 

-5%

 

259

 

265

 

-2%

 

99

 

136

 

-27%

Cold finished sales

 

123

 

128

 

-4%

 

256

 

260

 

-2%

 

117

 

133

 

-12%

Rebar fabrication sales

 

339

 

338

 

     -

 

630

 

620

 

2%

 

279

 

291

 

-4%

Piling products sales

 

119

 

171

 

-30%

 

230

 

307

 

-25%

 

101

 

111

 

-9%

Tubular products sales

 

274

 

269

 

2%

 

504

 

519

 

-3%

 

275

 

230

 

20%

Other steel products sales

 

175

 

109

 

61%

 

330

 

209

 

58%

 

135

 

155

 

-13%

Total steel products sales

 

1,311

 

1,312

 

     -

 

2,546

 

2,519

 

1%

 

1,141

 

1,235

 

-8%

Net sales for the steel products segment increased 71%decreased 1% in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022, compared to the second quarter of 2021, due to an 8% decrease in shipping volumes, which was partially offset by a 72%7% increase in the average sales price per ton, from $1,708$2,689 to $2,931.$2,872. Average selling prices increased across all businesses within the steel products segment in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, most notably at our joist, deck and building systems businesses.

Net sales for the steel products segment increased 77% in the first six months of 2022 compared to the first six months of 2021, due to a 75% increase in the average sales price per ton from $1,608 to $2,814 and a 1% increase in tons sold to outside customers. Average selling prices increased across all businesses within the steel products segment in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2021,2022, most notably at our joist deck and building systemsinsulated metal panels businesses.

Net sales for the raw materials segment increased 9%decreased 30% in both the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 compared to the same prior year periods. The increases in net sales were due primarily to increased average selling prices at DJJ’s brokerage operations, which were partially offset by a decrease in volumes. In the secondfirst quarter of 2022, due to decreases in average sales price per ton and tons shipped to outside customers for both DJJ brokerage and scrap processing operations. In the first quarter of 2023, approximately 91%93% of outside sales for the raw materials segment were from the brokerage operations of DJJ, and approximately 7%4% of outside sales were from the scrap processing operations of DJJ (90%(91% and 9%7%, respectively, in the secondfirst quarter of 2021)2022).In the first six months of 2022, approximately 91% of outside sales for the raw materials segment

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were from the brokerage operations of DJJ, and approximately 7% of outside sales were from the scrap processing operations of DJJ (89% and 9%, respectively, in the first six months of 2021).

GrossGross Margins

Nucor recorded gross margins of $4.10$2.00 billion (35%(23%) in the secondfirst quarter of 2023, which was a decrease compared with $3.46 billion (33%) in the first quarter of 2022.

The primary driver of the decrease in gross margin in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 which was a significant increase compared with $2.47 billion (28%)lower metal margins in the second quartersteel mills segment. Metal margin is the difference between the selling price of 2021.

steel and the cost of scrap and scrap substitutes.

The primary driver for the increase in gross margins in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021 was the increased gross margins in the steel products segment. The largest increases in gross margins in the steel products segment were at our joist, deck and building systems businesses. Demand in nonresidential construction markets continues to be strong. As we enter the third quarter of 2022, backlogs for the steel products segment are strong.

Gross margins in the steel mills segment increased in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021 due to increased metal margins. Metal margin is the difference between the selling price of steel and the cost of scrap and scrap substitutes.

Scrap and scrap substitutes are the most significant element in the total cost of steel production. The average scrap and scrap substitute cost per gross ton used in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 was $534,$414, a 17% increase16% decrease compared to $457$495 in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in the average scrap and scrap substitute cost per gross ton used was more than offset by the previously mentioned increases indecreased average selling prices.prices, resulting in lower total metal margins.

Scrap prices are driven by the global supply and demand for scrap and other iron-based raw materials used to make steel. ScrapWe are currently projecting stability in scrap prices as we enter the second quarter of 2023.

The decrease in total gross margin was partially offset by increases in gross margins in the steel products segment. The largest increases in gross margins in the steel products segment were volatile during the first six months of 2022 as the conflict in Ukraineat our joist, deck, tubular products and other factors disrupted global supply chains.rebar fabrication businesses. As we enter the thirdsecond quarter of 2023, backlogs for the steel products segment are robust.
Pre-operating and start-up costs of new facilities were approximately $82 million in the first quarter of 2023 and approximately $62 million in the first quarter of 2022. Pre-operating and start-up costs in the first quarter of 2023 primarily included costs related to the plate mill in Kentucky and the construction of the sheet mill in West Virginia. Pre-operating and start-up costs in the first quarter of 2022 scrap pricing has decreased.

Pre-operating and start-up costs of new facilities were approximately $60 million in the second quarter of 2022 and approximately $22 million in the second quarter of 2021. Pre-operating and start-up costs in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021 primarily included costs related to the sheet mill expansion in Kentucky, the plate mill being built in Kentucky and the galvanizing line at our sheet mill expansion in Arkansas. Nucor defines pre-operating and start-up costs, all of which are expensed, as the losses attributable to facilities or major projects that are either under construction or in the early stages of operation. Once these facilities or projects have attained a utilization rate that is consistent with our similar operating facilities, they are no longer considered by Nucor to be in start-up.

primarily included costs related to the sheet mill expansion and galvanizing line in Kentucky, the plate mill in Kentucky, and the galvanizing line at our sheet mill expansion in Arkansas. Nucor defines pre-operating and start-up costs, all of which are expensed, as the losses attributable to facilities or major projects that are either under construction or in the early stages of operation. Once these facilities or projects have attained a utilization rate that is consistent with our similar operating facilities, Nucor no longer considers them to be in start-up.

Gross margins in the raw materials segment increased in the second quarterof 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased margins at our DRI facilities and DJJ’s scrap processing operations, which had strong profitability in the second quarter of 2022.

Nucor recorded gross margins of $7.56 billion (34%)in the raw materials segment decreased in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022, which was a significant increase compared with $4.10 billion (26%)primarily due to decreased average selling prices and tons shipped to outside customers in the first six months of 2021.

our scrap processing and brokerage operations.

The primary driver for the increase in gross margins in the first six months of 2022 as compared to the first six months of 2021 was the increased metal margins in the steel mills segment. The average scrap and scrap substitute cost per gross ton used in the first six months of 2022 was $516, a 20% increase compared to $431 in the first six months of 2021. The increase in the average scrap and scrap substitute cost per gross ton used was more than offset by the previously mentioned increases in average selling prices.

Pre-operating and start-up costs of new facilities increased to approximately $122 million in the first six months of 2022 from approximately $41 million in the first six months of 2021. Pre-operating and start-up costs in the first six months of 2022 and 2021 primarily included costs related to the sheet mill expansion in Kentucky, the plate mill being built in Kentucky and the galvanizing line at our sheet mill expansion in Arkansas. 

Gross margins in the steel products segment increased in the first six months of 2022 as compared to the first six months of 2021. The primary driver was the increased gross margins at our joist, deck and building systems businesses.

Gross margins in the raw materials segment decreased in the first six months of 2022 as compared to the first six months of 2021, primarily due to decreased gross margins at our DRI facilities in the first quarter of 2022, which improved in the second quarter of 2022.

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Marketing, Administrative and Other Expenses

A major component of marketing, administrative and other expenses is profit sharing and other incentive compensation costs. These costs, which are based upon and fluctuate with Nucor’s financial performance, increaseddecreased by $109.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, and increased by $266.8approximately $125.0 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to the first six monthsquarter of 2021. These increases were2022. The decrease was due to Nucor’s increased profitabilitythe Company’s decreased earnings in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 as compared to the respective prior year periods, which resulted in significantly increased accruals related to profit sharing.first quarter of 2022.

Equity in Losses/Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates was $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates was $7.1 million and $19.4 million in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $14.8 million and $32.6$7.7 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.2022. The decreasesdecrease in equity method investment earnings werein the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to increased losses at Nucor-JFE.the decreased results of NuMit.

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Included in the first six months of 2021 earnings was a non-cash loss on assets of $42.0 million related to our leasehold interest in unproved oil and natural gas properties in the raw materials segment. Also included in the first six months of 2021 earnings were losses on assets of $9.0 million in the steel products segment.

Interest Expense (Income)

Net interest expense for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 was as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Interest expense

 

$

63,514

 

 

$

37,661

 

 

$

107,590

 

 

$

78,631

 

 

$

62,682

 

 

$

44,076

 

Interest income

 

 

(5,751

)

 

 

(1,881

)

 

 

(6,692

)

 

 

(3,207

)

 

 

(52,499

)

 

 

(941

)

Interest expense, net

 

$

57,763

 

 

$

35,780

 

 

$

100,898

 

 

$

75,424

 

 

$

10,183

 

 

$

43,135

 

Interest expense increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 compared to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2021,2022, primarily due to the following: an increase in average debt outstanding; higher average interest rates on debt; a decrease in capitalized interest; and approximately $9.3 million related to the early redemption of the 2023 Notes.variable rate debt. Interest income increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 compared to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20212022 due to higher average interest rates on investments and an increase in average investment levels.invested balances.

Earnings Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interests

The table below presents earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interests by segment for the secondfirst quarter of 2023 and first six months of 2022 and 2021 (in thousands). The changes between periods were driven by the quantitative and qualitative factors previously discussed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Six Months (26 Weeks) Ended

 

 

Three Months (13 Weeks) Ended

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

July 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2021

 

 

April 1, 2023

 

 

April 2, 2022

 

Steel mills

 

$

2,815,723

 

 

$

2,174,807

 

 

$

5,394,577

 

 

$

3,489,781

 

 

$

838,388

 

 

$

2,578,854

 

Steel products

 

 

1,129,932

 

 

 

259,330

 

 

 

1,814,799

 

 

 

471,142

 

 

 

970,802

 

 

 

684,867

 

Raw materials

 

 

263,598

 

 

 

120,143

 

 

 

359,451

 

 

 

343,378

 

 

 

58,140

 

 

 

95,853

 

Corporate/eliminations

 

 

(718,851

)

 

 

(528,532

)

 

 

(1,180,310

)

 

 

(980,307

)

 

 

(270,546

)

 

 

(461,459

)

 

$

3,490,402

 

 

$

2,025,748

 

 

$

6,388,517

 

 

$

3,323,994

 

 

$

1,596,784

 

 

$

2,898,115

 

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests represent the income attributable to the holders of noncontrolling interests in Nucor’s joint ventures, NYS and CSI, both of whichCSI. Nucor owns a 51% controlling interest.interest in each of NYS and CSI. The increasedecrease in earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20222023 as compared to the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20212022 was due to the increaseddecreased earnings of NYS which was a resultand CSI.

Distributions to noncontrolling interests exceeded the amount of earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in the increased metal margins, as well as

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2023 and 2022. Cumulative distributions to noncontrolling interests have not exceeded the cumulative earnings of CSI, for which results were consolidated beginning on February 1, 2022, the date Nucor acquired its 51% controlling ownership position.both NYS and CSI.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 was 21.9%22.9% compared to 22.4%23.2% for the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022. The expected effective tax rate for the full year of 20222023 is approximately 22.8%23.0%.

We estimate that in the next 12 months our gross unrecognized tax benefits, which totaled $124.0$151.0 million at July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, exclusive of interest, could decrease by as much as $10.5$6.2 million as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations and the closures of examinations, substantially all of which would impact the effective tax rate.

The IRS is currently examining Nucor’s 2015, 2019, and 2020 federal income tax returns. Nucor has concluded U.S. federal income tax matters for tax years through 2014, and for the tax year 2016.years 2016 and 2018. The tax years 2017 and 20182021 remain open to examination by the IRS. The 2015 and 2018through 2021 Canadian income tax returns for Harris Steel Group Inc. and certain related affiliates are currently under examination by the Canada Revenue Agency. The tax years 20152016 through 20202021 remain open to examination by other major taxing jurisdictions to which Nucor is subject (primarily Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, and other state and local jurisdictions).

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Net Earnings Attributable to Nucor Stockholders and Return on Equity

Nucor reported consolidated net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $2.56$1.14 billion, or $9.67$4.45 per diluted share, in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 as compared to consolidated net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders of $1.51$2.10 billion, or $5.04$7.67 per diluted share, in the secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022. Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders as a percentage of net sales were 21.7%13.0% and 17.1% in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Nucor reported consolidated net earnings of $4.66 billion, or $17.30 per diluted share,20.0% in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 and 2022, as compared to consolidated net earnings of $2.45 billion, or $8.13 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021. Net earnings attributable to Nucor stockholders as a percentage of net sales were 20.9% and 15.5% in the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively. Annualized return on average stockholders’ equity was 60.4%24.3% and 42.5%57.4% in the first six monthsquarter of 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Outlook

As we enterWe expect earnings in the third quarter, demand remains stable and resilient across the major end-use markets we serve, and customer inventory levels appear right-sized relative to economic conditions. Though we expect a decrease from the record-setting second quarter we anticipate another strongof 2023 to increase compared to the first quarter of profitability in the third quarter of 2022.2023. We believe that 2022 will be the most profitable year in Nucor’s history.

We expect earnings for the steel mills segment earnings to be sequentially lowerimprove in the thirdsecond quarter of 2022,2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower expected shipment volumes and average selling prices, particularlymargin expansion at our sheet and plate mills. The steel products segment is expected to have another verydeliver strong quarterresults in the third quarter of 2022, with earnings roughly in-line with the second quarter of 2022. Raw2023, but we believe it will moderate from the first quarter of 2023 due to expected lower average selling prices offsetting higher volumes. The raw materials segment earnings areis expected to improve in the thirdsecond quarter of 20222023 as compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to higher realized pricing atthe improved profitability of our DRI facilities.

Nucor’s largest exposure to market risk is in our steel mills and steel products segments. Our largest single customer in the secondfirst quarter of 20222023 represented approximately 5% of sales and has consistently paid within terms. In the raw materials segment, we are exposed to price fluctuations related to the purchase of scrap and scrap substitutes, pig iron and iron ore. Our exposure to market risk is mitigated byBusinesses within the fact that our steel mills use a significant portion ofsegment account for the productsmajority of the raw materials segment.segment’s sales.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe our financial strength is a key strategic advantage among domestic steel producers, particularly during recessionary business cycles. We carry the highest credit ratings of any steel producer headquartered in North America, with an A- long-term rating from Standard & Poor’s, an A- rating from Fitch Ratings and a Baa1 long-term rating from Moody’s. Our credit ratings are dependent, however, upon a number of factors, both qualitative and quantitative, and are subject to change at any time. The disclosure of our credit ratings is made in order to enhance investors’ understanding of our sources of liquidity and the impact of our credit ratings on our cost of funds.

Our liquidity position as of July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 remained strong, consisting of total cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.45$4.70 billion as of such date compared to $2.76$4.94 billion as of

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December 31, 2021.2022. Of these totals, the amount of restricted cash and cash equivalents was $88.3$81.1 million at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 and $143.8$80.4 million at December 31, 2021. 2022. Approximately $664.6$459.4 million of the cash and cash equivalents position at July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, was held by our majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries including CSI which was acquired on February 1, 2022, as compared to $540.3 million$1.04 billion at December 31, 2021.2022.

Cash provided by operating activities was $4.73$1.21 billion in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to $1.88$2.47 billion in the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022. The $2.85$1.26 billion increasedecrease was primarily driven by net earnings before noncontrolling interests of $4.95$1.23 billion for the first six monthsquarter of 2022, an increase2023, a decrease of $2.40 billion over$995.5 million from net earnings inbefore noncontrolling interests for the prior year period of $2.56$2.23 billion. In addition, changes in operating assets and operating liabilities (exclusive of acquisitions) only used cash of $730.6$315.3 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to $1.27 billion in the first six months of 2021.

The funding of our working capital in the first six months of 2022 decreased by $537.1 million over the first six months of 2021 mainly due to the change in accounts receivable using $444.5 million less cash and the change in inventories using $1.52 billion less cash as compared to the same period in 2021. The change in accounts receivable usedproviding cash of $648.6$6.7 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222022. The change in federal income taxes, which is largely a function of the timing of federal tax payments, provided cash of $330.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $1.09 billion$672.1 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022. The change in inventories used cash of $158.0$138.7 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 as compared to $1.67 billion in the same period of 2021. These were offset by the change in accounts payable, federal income taxes and salaries, wages and related accruals in the first six months of 2022 as compared to the first six months of 2021. The change in accounts payable only provided cash of $198.1 millionin the first six months of 20222023 as compared to providing cash of $726.6$124.2 million in the first six monthssame period of 2021, a decrease of $528.6 million. The change in federal income taxes provided cash of $33.4 millionin the first six months of 2022as compared to providing cash of $290.3 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $256.8 million.2022. The change in salaries, wages and related accruals used cash of $252.8$858.9 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to providing$658.3 million in the same period of 2022. These changes were offset by the change in accounts payable, which provided cash of $385.3$394.6 millionin the first quarter of 2023 as compared to using cash of $165.5 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $638.0 million, due primarily to the payout in the first six monthsquarter of 2022, a change of the incentive compensation for 2021, which was higher than the incentive compensation for 2020 that was paid out in the first six months of 2021 due to higher earnings in 2021.$560.1 million.

The current ratio was 2.63.7 at the end of the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023 which was in-line withand 3.4 at year-end 2022. The increase in the current ratio at the end of 2.5 atthe first quarter of 2023 compared to year-end 2021.2022 was due to the $499.8 million, or 11.5%, decrease in current liabilities. The decrease in current liabilities was primarily due to the $894.8 million decrease in salaries, wages and related accruals in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2022, which was largely due to the largest profit sharing payment in Company history being made in the first quarter of 2023 (based on the Company's record earnings for the full year 2022).

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Cash used in investing activities during the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 was $4.54 billion$769.8 million as compared to $681.4$981.7 million in the prior year period,, an increase a decrease of $3.85 billion.$211.9 million. The primary reason for the changedecrease was an increasea decrease in cash used for acquisitions (net of cash acquired) of $3.47 billion$347.2 million due to the acquisitionsacquisition of CSI on February 1, 2022 and C.H.I. on June 24, 2022. There were no acquisitions in the first quarter of 2023. Cash used for capital expenditures of $968.8$531.7 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 increased by $266.4$84.1 million over the same period of 20212022. Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2022 primarily duerelated to the plate mill under constructionand tubular products facility being built in Kentucky, the sheet mill expansion in KentuckySouth Carolina and the sheet mill under construction in West Virginia. Capital expenditures for 20222023 are estimated to be around $2.35approximately $2.80 billion as compared to $1.62$1.95 billion in 2021.2022. The projects that we anticipate will have the largest capital expenditures in 20222023 are the platesheet mill under construction in Brandenburg, Kentucky andWest Virginia, the micro mill being built in North Carolina, the sheet mill expansion in West VirginiaIndiana and the plate mill in Kentucky..

Cash used in financing activities during the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 was $614.3$920.7 million as compared to $1.16 billion$189.3 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2021.2022. The primary uses of cash were: (i)were stock repurchases of $1.71 billion in the first six months of 2022 as compared to $916.1$425.8 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2021, an increase of $791.7 million; (ii) repayments of long-term debt of $506.02023 as compared to $905.3 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2022, (none in the same perioda decrease of 2021);$479.5 million, and (iii) distributions to noncontrolling interests of $268.5$337.8 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20222023 as compared to $97.2$211.6 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2021,2022, an increase of $171.3$126.2 million. The primary change in the source of cash offsetting these uses of cash was proceeds from long-term debt, net of discount to the public, of $2.09$1.09 billion in the first six monthsquarter of 2022 (noneas compared to none in the same periodfirst quarter of 2021). 2023. In the first six monthsquarter of 2022, Nucor issued $500.0$550.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 20253.125% Notes $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2027 Notes, $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of thedue 2032 Notes and $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2052 Notes. On April 25, 2022, we redeemed all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023 Notes. On July 15, 2022, we provided the required 30-day notice of redemption to holders of the 2022its 3.850% Notes that we intend to redeem the 2022 Notes in-full on August 15, 2022.due 2052.

Nucor’s $1.75 billion revolving credit facility matures on November 5, 2026.2026. The revolving credit facility includes only one financial covenant, which is a limit of 60% on the ratio of funded debt to total capital. In addition, the revolving credit facility contains customary non-financial covenants, including a limit on Nucor’s ability to pledge the Company’s assets and a limit on consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. As of July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, the funded debt to total capital ratio was 29.2%25.1% and we were in compliance with all non-financial covenants under the revolving credit facility. No borrowings were outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of July 2, 2022.April 1, 2023.

In June 2022,February 2023, Nucor’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on Nucor’s common stock of $0.50$0.51 per share payable on AugustMay 11, 20222023 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This dividend is Nucor’s 197200th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

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Funds provided fromby operations, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and cash equivalents and new borrowings under our existing credit facilities are expected to be adequate to meet future capital expenditureexpenditures and working capital requirements for existing operations for at least the next 24 months. We also believe we have adequate access to capital markets for liquidity purposes. In September 2022, $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes will mature which we expect to redeem in-full prior to that time using a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the March 2022 Notes, along with cash on hand, if necessary.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In the ordinary course of business, Nucor is exposed to a variety of market risks. We continually monitor these risks and develop strategies to manage them.

Interest Rate Risk

Nucor manages interest rate risk by using a combination of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt. Nucor also occasionally makes use of interest rate swaps to manage net exposure to interest rate changes. Management does not believe that Nucor’s exposure to interest rate risk has significantly changed since December 31, 2021.2022. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding at July 2, 2022.April 1, 2023.

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Commodity Price Risk

In the ordinary course of business, Nucor is exposed to market risk for price fluctuations of raw materials and energy, principally scrap steel, other ferrous and nonferrous metals, alloys and natural gas. We attempt to negotiate the best prices for our raw material and energy requirements and to obtain prices for our steel products that match market price movements in response to supply and demand. In periods of strong or stable demand for our products, we are more likely to be able to effectively reduce the normal time lag in passing through higher raw material costs so that we can maintain our gross margins. When demand for our products is weaker, this becomes more challenging. Our DRI facilities in Trinidad and Louisiana provide us with flexibility in managing our raw materialsmaterial requirements and our input costs. DRI is particularly important for operational flexibility when demand for prime scrap increases due to increased domestic steel production.

Natural gas produced by Nucor’s drillingproduction operations is being sold to third parties to partially offset our exposure to changes in the price of natural gas consumed by our Louisiana DRI facility and our steel mills in the United States.

Nucor also periodically uses derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of our exposure to price risk related to natural gas purchases used in the production process and to hedge a portion of our scrap, aluminum and copper purchases and sales. Gains and losses from derivatives designated as hedges are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes onin the condensed consolidated balance sheets and recognized in net earnings in the same period as the underlying physical transaction. At July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes included $50.2$1.7 million in unrealized net-of-tax gains for the fair value of these derivative instruments. Changes in the fair values of derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized in net earnings each period.

The following table presents the negative effect on pre-tax earnings of a hypothetical change in the fair value of the derivative instruments outstanding at July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, due to an assumed 10% and 25% change in the market price of each of the indicated commodities (in thousands):

Commodity Derivative

 

10% Change

 

 

25% Change

 

 

10% Change

 

 

25% Change

 

Natural gas

 

$

21,150

 

 

$

52,870

 

 

$

14,420

 

 

$

36,040

 

Aluminum

 

$

1,489

 

 

$

10,984

 

 

$

7,642

 

 

$

19,107

 

Copper

 

$

923

 

 

$

2,293

 

 

$

2,520

 

 

$

6,307

 

Any resulting changes in fair value would be recorded as adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes or recognized in net earnings, as appropriate. These hypothetical losses would be partially offset by the benefit of lower prices paid or higher prices received for the physical commodities.

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Foreign Currency Risk

Nucor is exposed to foreign currency risk primarily through its operations in Canada, Europe and Mexico. We periodically use derivative contracts to mitigate the risk of currency fluctuations. Open foreign currency derivative contracts at July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 were insignificant.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the evaluation date.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Nucor is from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Nucor maintains liability insurance with self-insurance limits for certain risks.

There were no proceedings that were pending or contemplated under federal, state or local environmental laws that the Company reasonably believes may result in monetary sanctions of at least $1.0 million (the threshold chosen by Nucor as permitted by Item 103 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and which Nucor believes is reasonably designed to result in disclosure of any such proceeding that is material to its business or financial condition).

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in Nucor’s risk factors from those included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Nucor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Our share repurchase program activity for each of the three months and the quarter ended July 2, 2022April 1, 2023 was as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)data):

 

 

Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

 

Average
Price Paid
per Share (1)

 

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)

 

 

Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs (2)

 

January 1, 2023 - January 28, 2023

 

 

1,043

 

 

$

148.35

 

 

 

1,043

 

 

$

932,218

 

January 29, 2023 - February 25, 2023

 

 

808

 

 

$

167.55

 

 

 

808

 

 

$

796,710

 

February 26, 2023 - April 1, 2023

 

 

872

 

 

$

155.53

 

 

 

872

 

 

$

661,101

 

For the Quarter Ended April 1, 2023

 

 

2,723

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,723

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

Number

of Shares

Purchased

 

 

Average

Price Paid

per Share (1)

 

 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

as Part of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs (2)

 

 

Approximate

Dollar Value of

Shares that

May Yet Be

Purchased

Under the

Plans or

Programs (2)

 

April 3, 2022 - April 30, 2022

 

 

5,100

 

 

$

157.37

 

 

 

5,100

 

 

$

2,141,596

 

May 1, 2022 - May 28, 2022

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

2,141,596

 

May 29, 2022 - July 2, 2022

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

2,141,596

 

For the Quarter Ended July 2, 2022

 

 

5,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,100

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Includes commissions of $0.47 per share.
(2)
On December 2, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $4.00 billion of the Company’s common stock and terminated all previously authorized share repurchase programs. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.

(1)23

Includes commissions of $0.50 per share.

(2)

On December 2, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had approved a new share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $4.00 billion of the Company’s common stock and terminated all previously authorized share repurchase programs. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2022, by and among Nucor Corporation, Arthur Holdings Corp. and Arthur Holdings L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 16, 2022 (File No. 001-04119))

3

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Nucor Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 14, 2010 (File No. 001-04119))

3.1

Bylaws of Nucor Corporation, as amended and restated February 22, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 24, 2021 (File No. 001-04119))

431*

Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 23, 2022, between Nucor Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 23, 2022 (File No. 001-04119))

4.1

Form of 3.950% Notes due 2025 (included in Exhibit 4 above) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 23, 2022 (File No. 001-04119))

4.2

Form of 4.300% Notes due 2027 (included in Exhibit 4 above) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 23, 2022 (File No. 001-04119))

10*

Executive Employment Agreement of John Hollatz (#)

10.1

Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2022, by and between Nucor Corporation and James D. Frias (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed May 25, 2022 (File No. 001-04119)) (#)

10.2*

Retirement, Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2022, by and between Nucor Corporation and MaryEmily Slate (#)

31*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.1*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32**

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1**

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101*

Financial Statements (Unaudited) from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Nucor Corporation for the quarter ended July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, filed AugustMay 10, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104*

Cover Page from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Nucor Corporation for the quarter ended July 2, 2022,April 1, 2023, filed AugustMay 10, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101 above).

*

Filed herewith.

**

Furnished (and not filed) herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

(#)

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished (and not filed) herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

NUCOR CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Stephen D. Laxton

Stephen D. Laxton

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and

Executive Vice President

Dated: AugustMay 10, 20222023

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