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
 
 
(c)
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.

     
  NUCOR CORPORATION
 
 		  
 		  
 
  By:   /s/ Terry S. Lisenby
 
Terry S. Lisenby
  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President
 
Dated: March 3, 2008

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
News Release of Nucor Corporation, issued March 3, 2008

 


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