Daniel R. DiMicco Retiring As Executive Chairman of Nucor

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Daniel R. DiMicco has announced that he is retiring from the Board of Directors of Nucor (NYSE: NUE) and from his position as Executive Chairman on December 31, 2013. In appreciation for his distinguished and exemplary service to Nucor as CEO, Chairman and Executive Chairman of the Company, the Board of Directors announced that they have bestowed upon DiMicco the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus.

Nucor’s Board of Directors also announced that John J. Ferriola, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, will become the Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2014.