1. Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Nature of Operations
Nucor is principally a manufacturer of steel and steel products, as well as a scrap broker and processor, with operating facilities and customers primarily located in North America.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include Nucor and its controlled subsidiaries, including Nucor-Yamato Steel Company (Limited Partnership) (“Nucor-Yamato”), of which Nucor owns 51%. All intercompany transactions are eliminated.
Distributions are made to noncontrolling interest partners in Nucor-Yamato Steel Company (Limited Partnership) in accordance with the limited partnership agreement by mutual agreement of the general partners. At a minimum, sufficient cash is distributed so that each partner may pay its U.S. federal and state income taxes.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Free historical financial statements for Nucor Corp.
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