UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 29, 2008
NUCOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-4119 | 13-1860817 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1915 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina | 28211 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 366-7000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On February 29, 2008, Nucor completed the acquisition of the stock of SHV North America Corporation, which owns 100% of The David J. Joseph Company (“DJJ”) and related affiliates, for a purchase price of approximately $1.44 billion.
A copy of the press release issued by Nucor on March 3, 2008 concerning the transaction is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 News Release of Nucor Corporation, issued March 3, 2008
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | By: | /s/ Terry S. Lisenby |
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Terry S. Lisenby |
| | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President |
Dated: March 3, 2008
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | News Release of Nucor Corporation, issued March 3, 2008 |
