STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

16. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: The following tables reflect the changes in stockholders’ equity attributable to both Nucor and the noncontrolling interests of Nucor’s joint ventures, primarily Nucor-Yamato Steel Company and Barker Steel Company, Inc., of which Nucor owns 51% and 90%, respectively (in thousands):

	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2011	$	7,474,885		$	231,695		$	7,706,580
Total comprehensive income		457,201			65,097			522,298
Stock options		20,052			—			20,052
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		31,292			—			31,292
Amortization of unearned compensation		600			—			600
Dividends declared		(350,041	)		—			(350,041	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(66,562	)		(66,562	)
Other		(645	)		—			(645	)
Stockholders’ equity at September 29, 2012	$	7,633,344		$	230,230		$	7,863,574

	Attributable to Nucor Corporation			Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			Total
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2010	$	7,120,070		$	210,624		$	7,330,694
Total comprehensive income		647,309			61,676			708,985
Stock options		16,224			—			16,224
Issuance of stock under award plans, net of forfeitures		24,117			—			24,117
Amortization of unearned compensation		1,300			—			1,300
Dividends declared		(346,284	)		—			(346,284	)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		—			(55,855	)		(55,855	)
Stockholders’ equity at October 1, 2011	$	7,462,736		$	216,445		$	7,679,181