ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCES OPERATIONS The increases in 1994, 1993 and 1992 sales resulted primarily from increased volume. The major component of cost of products sold is raw material costs. The average price of raw materials increased by about 15% in 1994, increased by 15% in 1993, and decreased by less than 5% in 1992. The major components of marketing, administrative and other expenses are freight and profit sharing costs. Unit freight costs decreased by about 10% in 1994, decreased by about 5% in 1993, and decreased by less than 5% in 1992. Profit sharing costs increased by about 90% in 1994, increased by about 70% in 1993, and increased by about 60% in 1992. Profit sharing costs are based upon and fluctuate with pre-tax earnings. Interest expense is reduced by interest income from short-term investments. The 1994, 1993 and 1992 increases resulted from increased borrowings. The increase in 1994 and 1993 net earnings resulted primarily from increased sales and margins, due to increased sales volume and increased average prices. The increase in 1992 earnings resulted primarily from increased sales and margins, due largely to increased sales volume. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES In 1994, working capital increased about 118% to $256 million due primarily to increased earnings and a decrease in capital expenditures. The current ratio was 1.7 in 1994, 1.3 in 1993, and 1.4 in 1992. The increase in 1994 inventories was due primarily to increased prices and increased production levels. The increase in 1993 inventories was due primarily to increased prices. The increase in 1992 inventories was due primarily to new facilities. Capital expenditures were $185 million in 1994, $364 million in 1993, and $379 million in 1992. Capital expenditures are currently projected to be more than $200 million in 1995. Funds provided from operations, existing credit facilities and new borrowings are expected to be adequate to meet future capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Net long-term debt repayments were $179 million in 1994. Net long-term debt borrowings were $106 million in 1993, and $172 million in 1992. Unused long-term credit facilities total $245 million at the end of 1994. The percentage of long-term debt to total capital was 12% in 1994, 25% in 1993, and 21% in 1992. 12 SIX-YEAR 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE YEAR Net sales............................ $ 2,975,596,456 $ 2,253,738,311 $ 1,619,234,876 $ 1,465,456,566 $ 1,481,630,011 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold.............. 2,491,759,846 1,965,847,476 1,417,376,345 1,302,744,052 1,293,082,950 Marketing, administrative and other expenses............... 113,388,724 87,582,891 76,796,340 66,986,699 70,461,830 Interest expense (income).......... 13,515,042 13,198,337 7,736,488 (90,684) 6,869,970 2,618,663,612 2,066,628,704 1,501,909,173 1,369,640,067 1,370,414,750 Earnings before federal income taxes............... 356,932,844 187,109,607 117,325,703 95,816,499 111,215,261 Federal income taxes................. 130,300,000 63,600,000 38,100,000 31,100,000 36,150,000 Net earnings......................... 226,632,844 123,509,607 79,225,703 64,716,499 75,065,261 Net earnings per share............... 2.60 1.42 .92 .75 .88 Dividends declared per share......... .18 .16 .14 .13 .12 Percentage of earnings to sales...... 7.6% 5.5% 4.9% 4.4% 5.1% Return on average equity............. 22.4% 14.6% 10.6% 9.5% 12.1% Capital expenditures................. 185,324,442 364,160,462 379,124,386 217,721,085 56,753,994 Depreciation......................... 157,652,083 122,265,448 97,779,468 93,577,626 84,960,263 Sales per employee................... 502,507 384,105 283,455 264,046 271,859 AT YEAR END Current assets....................... $638,701,397 $468,231,882 $381,616,740 $334,293,244 $312,637,486 Current liabilities.................. 382,465,202 350,490,781 271,971,686 229,166,248 202,789,294 Working capital...................... 256,236,195 117,741,101 109,645,054 105,126,996 109,848,192 Current ratio...................... 1.7 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5 Property, plant and equipment........ 1,363,218,768 1,361,036,440 1,125,765,515 847,283,554 723,248,574 Total assets......................... 2,001,920,165 1,829,268,322 1,507,382,255 1,181,576,798 1,035,886,060 Long-term debt....................... 173,000,000 352,250,000 246,750,000 72,778,000 28,777,000 Percentage of debt to capital...... 11.8% 25.2% 21.1% 8.0% 3.7% Stockholders' equity................. 1,122,610,257 902,166,939 784,230,713 711,608,991 652,757,216 Per share.......................... 12.85 10.36 9.04 8.23 7.59 Shares outstanding................... 87,333,313 87,073,478 86,736,700 86,417,804 85,950,696 Stockholders......................... 38,000 33,000 29,000 27,000 27,000 Employees............................ 5,900 5,900 5,800 5,600 5,500 SIX-YEAR 1989 FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE YEAR Net sales............................ $ 1,269,007,472 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold.............. 1,105,248,906 Marketing, administrative and other expenses............... 66,990,065 Interest expense (income).......... 11,132,657 1,183,371,628 Earnings before federal income taxes............... 85,635,844 Federal income taxes................. 27,800,000 Net earnings......................... 57,835,844 Net earnings per share............... .68 Dividends declared per share......... .11 Percentage of earnings to sales...... 4.6% Return on average equity............. 10.4% Capital expenditures................. 130,200,982 Depreciation......................... 76,571,240 Sales per employee................... 241,716 AT YEAR END Current assets....................... $280,033,934 Current liabilities.................. 193,560,545 Working capital...................... 86,473,389 Current ratio...................... 1.4 Property, plant and equipment........ 753,797,578 Total assets......................... 1,033,831,512 Long-term debt....................... 155,981,500 Percentage of debt to capital...... 19.0% Stockholders' equity................. 584,445,479 Per share.......................... 6.83 Shares outstanding................... 85,598,480 Stockholders......................... 25,000 Employees............................ 5,400 13 Year Ended December 31, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS 1994 1993 1992 Net sales................................................. $2,975,596,456 $2,253,738,311 $1,619,234,876 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold................................... 2,491,759,846 1,965,847,476 1,417,376,345 Marketing, administrative and other expenses............ 113,388,724 87,582,891 76,796,340 Interest expense (Note 7)................... ........... 13,515,042 13,198,337 7,736,488 2,618,663,612 2,066,628,704 1,501,909,173 Earnings before federal income taxes...................... 356,932,844 187,109,607 117,325,703 Federal income taxes (Note 8)........................... 130,300,000 63,600,000 38,100,000 Net earnings.............................................. $ 226,632,844 $ 123,509,607 $ 79,225,703 Net earnings per share (Note 6)......................... $ 2.60 $ 1.42 $ .92 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Treasury Additional Stock Common Stock Paid-in Retained (AT COST) Capital Earnings Shares Amount Shares Balance, December 31, 1991............. 22,151,293 $ 8,860,517 $ 42,814,342 $ 678,160,942 546,842 Net earnings in 1992................... 79,225,703 2-for-1 stock split.................... 22,186,131 8,874,452 (8,874,452) 545,532 Employee stock options................. 111,726 44,691 4,476,934 Employee stock compensation and service awards................... 10,787 4,315 997,390 (3,235) Treasury stock acquired................ 2,448 Cash dividends ($.14 per share)........ (12,126,849) Balance, December 31, 1992............. 44,459,937 17,783,975 39,414,214 745,259,796 1,091,587 Net earnings in 1993................... 123,509,607 2-for-1 stock split.................... 44,576,836 17,830,734 (17,830,734) 1,088,717 Employee stock options................. 171,895 68,758 5,615,506 Employee stock compensation and service awards................... 44,388 17,755 2,714,691 (6,090) Treasury stock acquired................ 5,364 Cash dividends ($.16 per share)........ (13,911,932) Balance, December 31, 1993............. 89,253,056 35,701,222 29,913,677 854,857,471 2,179,578 Net earnings in 1994................... 226,632,844 Employee stock options................. 152,777 61,111 2,660,641 Employee stock compensation and service awards................... 101,848 40,739 6,698,113 (5,210) Cash dividends ($.18 per share)........ (15,693,894) BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994............. 89,507,681 $ 35,803,072 $ 39,272,431 $1,065,796,421 2,174,368 Amount Balance, December 31, 1991............. $ 18,226,810 Net earnings in 1992................... 2-for-1 stock split.................... Employee stock options................. Employee stock compensation and service awards................... (75,750) Treasury stock acquired................ 76,212 Cash dividends ($.14 per share)........ Balance, December 31, 1992............. 18,227,272 Net earnings in 1993................... 2-for-1 stock split.................... Employee stock options................. Employee stock compensation and service awards................... (87,647) Treasury stock acquired................ 165,806 Cash dividends ($.16 per share)........ Balance, December 31, 1993............. 18,305,431 Net earnings in 1994................... Employee stock options................. Employee stock compensation and service awards................... (43,764) Cash dividends ($.18 per share)........ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994............. $ 18,261,667 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 14 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1994 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and short-term investments...................................... $ 101,930,479 Accounts receivable (Note 2)......................................... 258,131,947 Inventories (Note 3)................................................. 243,026,854 Other current assets................................................. 35,612,117 Total current assets............................................... 638,701,397 Property, plant and equipment (Note 4)................................. 1,363,218,768 $2,001,920,165 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Long-term debt due within one year................................... $ 250,000 Accounts payable..................................................... 182,846,410 Federal income taxes................................................. 15,507,659 Salaries, wages and related accruals................................. 88,706,273 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities....................... 95,154,860 Total current liabilities.......................................... 382,465,202 Long-term debt due after one year (Note 5)............................. 173,000,000 Deferred credits and other liabilities (Note 8)........................ 147,859,517 Minority interests..................................................... 175,985,189 Stockholders' equity (Note 6): Common stock......................................................... 35,803,072 Additional paid-in capital........................................... 39,272,431 Retained earnings.................................................... 1,065,796,421 1,140,871,924 Treasury stock....................................................... (18,261,667) 1,122,610,257 $2,001,920,165 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1993 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and short-term investments...................................... $ 27,254,817 Accounts receivable (Note 2)......................................... 202,176,241 Inventories (Note 3)................................................. 215,014,570 Other current assets................................................. 23,786,254 Total current assets............................................... 468,231,882 Property, plant and equipment (Note 4)................................. 1,361,036,440 $1,829,268,322 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Long-term debt due within one year................................... $ 200,000 Accounts payable..................................................... 165,734,528 Federal income taxes................................................. 14,267,152 Salaries, wages and related accruals................................. 60,892,849 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities....................... 109,396,252 Total current liabilities.......................................... 350,490,781 Long-term debt due after one year (Note 5)............................. 352,250,000 Deferred credits and other liabilities (Note 8)........................ 81,273,098 Minority interests..................................................... 143,087,504 Stockholders' equity (Note 6): Common stock......................................................... 35,701,222 Additional paid-in capital........................................... 29,913,677 Retained earnings.................................................... 854,857,471 920,472,370 Treasury stock....................................................... (18,305,431) 902,166,939 $1,829,268,322 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 15 Year Ended CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS December 31, 1994 1993 OF CASH FLOWS OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings.......................................................... $226,632,844 $123,509,607 Adjustments: Depreciation of plant and equipment................................. 157,652,083 122,265,448 Deferred federal income taxes....................................... (2,000,000) 1,000,000 Minority interests.................................................. 17,673,235 9,746,423 Changes in: Accounts receivable............................................... (55,955,706) (70,032,895) Inventories....................................................... (28,012,284) (8,609,788) Accounts payable.................................................. 17,111,882 46,438,863 Federal income taxes.............................................. 1,240,507 3,808,491 Other............................................................. 90,603,897 43,666,916 Cash provided by operating activities................................. 424,946,458 271,793,065 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures.................................................. (185,324,442) (364,160,462) Disposition of plant and equipment.................................... 5,218,722 1,303,291 Cash (used in) investing activities................................... (180,105,720) (362,857,171) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: New long-term debt.................................................... -- 105,700,000 Reduction in long-term debt........................................... (179,200,000) (200,000) Issuance of common stock.............................................. 9,504,368 8,504,357 Contributions for (distributions to) minority interests............... 15,224,450 (7,154,980) Cash dividends........................................................ (15,693,894) (13,911,932) Acquisition of treasury stock......................................... -- (165,806) Cash provided by (used in) financing activities....................... (170,165,076) 92,771,639 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS.................. 74,675,662 1,707,533 CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -- BEGINNING OF YEAR.................... 27,254,817 25,547,284 CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -- END OF YEAR.......................... $101,930,479 $ 27,254,817 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 1992 Net earnings.......................................................... $ 79,225,703 Adjustments: Depreciation of plant and equipment................................. 97,779,468 Deferred federal income taxes....................................... (3,000,000) Minority interests.................................................. 23,173,403 Changes in: Accounts receivable............................................... (22,684,906) Inventories....................................................... (20,329,998) Accounts payable.................................................. 25,534,006 Federal income taxes.............................................. (610,828) Other............................................................. 26,322,635 Cash provided by operating activities................................. 205,409,483 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures.................................................. (379,124,386) Disposition of plant and equipment.................................... 2,124,131 Cash (used in) investing activities................................... (377,000,255) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: New long-term debt.................................................... 183,900,000 Reduction in long-term debt........................................... (11,727,000) Issuance of common stock.............................................. 5,599,080 Contributions for (distributions to) minority interests............... (6,725,740) Cash dividends........................................................ (12,126,849) Acquisition of treasury stock......................................... (76,212) Cash provided by (used in) financing activities....................... 158,843,279 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS.................. (12,747,493) CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -- BEGINNING OF YEAR.................... 38,294,777 CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -- END OF YEAR.......................... $ 25,547,284 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 16 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993, and 1992 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Nucor is a manufacturer of steel products. The consolidated financial statements include Nucor and all of its subsidiaries. The minority interests in operations of less than 100%-owned subsidiaries are included in cost of products sold. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated. Short-term investments are recorded at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market, and generally will be converted into cash within three months. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined principally using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of accounting. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Federal income taxes are provided using the liability method. 2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Accounts receivable are stated net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,944,181 in 1994 ($10,384,904 in 1993 and $6,769,608 in 1992). 3. INVENTORIES: Inventories consist of approximately 55% raw materials and supplies, and 45% finished and semi-finished products in 1994 (50% and 50% in 1993). Inventories valued on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of accounting represent approximately 85% of total inventories in 1994 and 1993. If the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of accounting had been used instead of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, inventories would have been $81,662,518 higher in 1994 ($67,127,821 higher in 1993). 4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: December 31, 1994 1993 Land and improvements............. $ 45,283,790 $ 41,284,126 Buildings and improvements........ 201,010,408 180,981,457 Plant machinery and equipment..... 1,689,953,310 1,470,395,388 Office and transportation equipment......... 13,956,102 15,769,859 Construction in process and equipment deposits........... 27,376,486 112,557,891 1,977,580,096 1,820,988,721 Less accumulated depreciation..... 614,361,328 459,952,281 $1,363,218,768 $1,361,036,440 The average annual depreciation rate was 8.7% in 1994 (8.2% in 1993 and 8.1% in 1992). 5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS: December 31, 1994 1993 Short-term notes.................. $ -- $169,000,000 Industrial revenue bonds, 4.2% to 8%, due from 1996 to 2023............ 83,000,000 83,250,000 Notes of 51%-owned subsidiary..... 90,000,000 100,000,000 $173,000,000 $352,250,000 Nine banks are committed to lend Nucor a total of $245,000,000 (nothing has been borrowed), with borrowings repayable in 2000. Six banks are committed to lend Nucor's 51%-owned subsidiary a total of $90,000,000 due in 2000, at variable short-term interest rates ($90,000,000 has been borrowed at a current average interest rate of 6.6%). These commitments cannot be withdrawn unless there is non-compliance under the loan agreements. Nucor's financing arrangements are long-term commitments which provide the ability to refinance the short-term notes and, accordingly, they are classified as long-term debt. Annual aggregate long-term debt maturities are: $150,000 in 1996; $750,000 in 1997; $1,250,000 in 1998; and $1,000,000 in 1999. 6. CAPITAL STOCK: The par value of Nucor's common stock is $.40 per share and there are 100,000,000 shares authorized. Nucor's Key Employees' Incentive Stock Option Plans provide that common stock options may be granted to key employees and officers at 100% of the market value on the date of the grant. During 1994, options were granted for 98,223 shares (138,381 in 1993 and 190,804 in 1992); and options for 4,183 shares (3,445 in 1993 and 9,164 in 1992) expired or were canceled. At December 31, 1994, options for 577,637 shares (636,374 in 1993 and 790,232 in 1992) were outstanding at an aggregate price of $18,758,676 ($15,560,596 in 1993 and $14,010,507 in 1992); options for 533,770 shares (569,718 in 1993 and 698,176 in 1992) were exercisable; and 1,855,432 shares (1,949,472 in 1993 and 2,084,408 in 1992) were reserved for future grants. 250,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of $4.00 per share, are authorized, with preferences, rights and restrictions as may be fixed by Nucor's Board of Directors. No shares of preferred stock have been issued since their authorization in 1964. Nucor's earnings per share of common stock are based on 87,166,164 average shares outstanding in 1994 (86,909,345 in 1993 and 86,584,130 in 1992), and would not be materially affected if all employee stock options were exercised. 17 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 7. INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME): Interest expense is stated net of interest income of $1,077,060 in 1994 ($1,118,252 in 1993 and $1,297,373 in 1992). Interest paid was $16,060,715 in 1994 ($10,739,394 in 1993 and $9,142,647 in 1992). 8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: 1994 1993 1992 Currently payable... $132,300,000 $62,600,000 $41,100,000 Deferred............ (2,000,000) 1,000,000 (3,000,000) $130,300,000 $63,600,000 $38,100,000 Current deferred federal income tax assets of approximately $35,000,000 in 1994 ($23,000,000 in 1993) relate primarily to differences between financial and tax reporting of inventories and accrued expenses. Non-current deferred federal income tax liabilities of approximately $63,000,000 in 1994 ($53,000,000 in 1993) relate primarily to differences between financial and tax reporting of depreciation. Federal income taxes paid were $124,371,222 in 1994 ($57,519,048 in 1993 and $40,823,089 in 1992). 9. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED): First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter 1994 Net sales........ $649,701,248 $740,101,570 $786,424,788 $799,368,850 Gross margin..... 82,391,935 111,073,091 138,630,185 151,741,399 Net earnings..... 34,879,954 49,680,131 64,523,822 77,548,937 Net earnings per share....... .40 .57 .74 .89 1993 Net sales........ $489,779,167 $564,932,555 $587,280,572 $611,746,017 Gross margin..... 56,071,455 73,213,345 81,083,279 77,522,756 Net earnings..... 21,744,595 30,417,452 34,807,128 36,540,432 Net earnings per share....... .25 .35 .40 .42 INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REPORT COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Stockholders and Board of Directors Nucor Corporation Charlotte, North Carolina We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Nucor Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of Nucor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Nucor Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. (COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP Signature) Charlotte, North Carolina February 21, 1995 18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS H. David Aycock FORMER PRESIDENT, NUCOR CORPORATION John D. Correnti PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, NUCOR CORPORATION James W. Cunningham FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, NUCOR CORPORATION F. Kenneth Iverson CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NUCOR CORPORATION Samuel Siegel VICE CHAIRMAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER AND SECRETARY, NUCOR CORPORATION EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICES F. Kenneth Iverson CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Samuel Siegel VICE CHAIRMAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER AND SECRETARY John D. Correnti PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Terry S. Lisenby VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE CONTROLLER LeRoy C. Prichard VICE PRESIDENT, STEEL TECHNOLOGIES OPERATIONS A. Jay Bowcutt VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, PLYMOUTH, UTAH James E. Campbell VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA Jerry V. DeMars VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR FASTENER DIVISION, SAINT JOE, INDIANA Daniel R. DiMicco VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL COMPANY, BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS John A. Doherty VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, NORFOLK, NEBRASKA Jeffrey P. Downing VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR BEARING PRODUCTS, INC., WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA Ladd R. Hall VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH Donald N. Holloway VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, NORFOLK, NEBRASKA Kenneth H. Huff VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, GRAPELAND, TEXAS Hamilton Lott, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA Harry R. Lowe VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR BUILDING SYSTEMS DIVISION, WATERLOO, INDIANA Rodney B. Mott VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, HICKMAN, ARKANSAS D. Michael Parrish VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, JEWETT, TEXAS James W. Ronner VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF VULCRAFT DIVISION, SAINT JOE, INDIANA Larry A. Roos VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA Joseph A. Rutkowski VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR STEEL DIVISION, DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Douglas R. Schad GENERAL MANAGER OF NUCOR IRON CARBIDE, INC. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES CORPORATE AND STOCK DATA EXECUTIVE OFFICES 2100 Rexford Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Telephone 704/366-7000 Facsimile 704/362-4208 ANNUAL MEETING PLACE -- Chemical Banking Corporation 55 Water Street (between Old Slip and Coenties Slip Streets) 13th Floor Auditorium New York City TIME AND DATE -- 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 11, 1995 STOCK PRICE AND DIVIDENDS PAID: First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter 1994 Stock Price: High................ $66.00 $72.00 $71.88 $70.50 Low................. 48.75 57.63 63.25 51.63 Dividends Paid........ .04 .045 .045 .045 1993 Stock Price: High................ $47.50 $46.62 $54.12 $57.25 Low................. 38.00 40.50 39.50 47.38 Dividends Paid........ .035 .04 .04 .04 10-K AND 11-YEAR DATA Copies of (1) Form 10-K for 1994 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (2) various financial and statistical data for the years 1984 to 1994, are available on request. 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