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Director at CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) awarded 2,411 Restricted Stock Units

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Soto Myrna reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CMS Energy Corp director Myrna Soto received a grant of 2,411 shares of common stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the company’s Performance Incentive Stock Plan, at no cash cost to her. These RSUs are scheduled to vest at the next annual meeting date.

After this grant and an adjustment of 1,052 additional shares from dividend reinvestment tied to prior restricted stock awards, her direct holdings total 41,023 CMS Energy common shares.

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Insider Soto Myrna
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,411 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 41,023 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Grant of 2,411 shares of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date. The total holdings reflect an adjustment of 1,052 additional shares of Common Stock of CMS acquired as a result of dividend reinvestment or equivalents pursuant to the Restricted Stock awards granted in accordance with the provisions of the CMS Performance Incentive Stock Plan.
RSU grant size 2,411 shares Restricted Stock Units granted on 2026-05-08
Grant price $0.00 per share Stock-based compensation, not open-market purchase
Total holdings after transaction 41,023 shares Direct CMS Energy common stock after grant and adjustments
Dividend reinvestment adjustment 1,052 shares Additional shares from dividend reinvestment/equivalents on restricted awards
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Grant of 2,411 shares of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Performance Incentive Stock Plan financial
"pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date"
dividend reinvestment financial
"acquired as a result of dividend reinvestment or equivalents pursuant to the Restricted Stock awards"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Soto Myrna

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE ENERGY PLAZA

(Street)
JACKSON MICHIGAN 49201

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CMS ENERGY CORP [ CMS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/08/2026A2,411(1)A$041,023D(2)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Grant of 2,411 shares of Restricted Stock Units pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date.
2. The total holdings reflect an adjustment of 1,052 additional shares of Common Stock of CMS acquired as a result of dividend reinvestment or equivalents pursuant to the Restricted Stock awards granted in accordance with the provisions of the CMS Performance Incentive Stock Plan.
Remarks:
Rhonda M. Morris, Attny-in-fact05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CMS (CMS) director Myrna Soto report?

Director Myrna Soto reported receiving 2,411 shares of CMS Energy common stock as Restricted Stock Units. The award came under the company’s Performance Incentive Stock Plan and involved no cash payment, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

At what price were the CMS (CMS) shares granted to director Myrna Soto?

The 2,411 CMS Energy shares were granted at a reported price of $0.00 per share. This indicates a stock-based compensation award under the Performance Incentive Stock Plan, not a market transaction where the director paid cash for the shares.

How many CMS (CMS) shares does Myrna Soto hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant and dividend-related adjustments, Myrna Soto directly holds 41,023 shares of CMS Energy common stock. This total includes the new 2,411-share RSU award and 1,052 additional shares credited through dividend reinvestment tied to earlier restricted stock awards.

What is the vesting condition for Myrna Soto’s new CMS (CMS) RSUs?

The 2,411 Restricted Stock Units granted to Myrna Soto are scheduled to vest at CMS Energy’s next annual meeting date. Vesting means the RSUs convert into actual shares she owns outright, subject to the terms of the Performance Incentive Stock Plan.

Were any of Myrna Soto’s CMS (CMS) transactions open-market buys or sells?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 2,411 Restricted Stock Units and no open-market purchases or sales. The filing classifies the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, which is typical executive or director compensation rather than discretionary trading in the open market.