Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) SVP awarded 3,636 RSUs, withholds 368 shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy senior vice president Regis T. Repko reported equity compensation activity involving company common stock. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 3,636 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, as a grant or award. The footnotes state these RSUs are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one-third vesting each year over a three-year period beginning on February 25, 2027.

On February 26, 2026, 368 shares of common stock at $129.23 per share were disposed of as a tax-withholding disposition to cover taxes due upon vesting of 1,031 RSUs from a prior February 26, 2025 award. After these transactions, Repko directly owned 7,164 shares of Duke Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Repko Regis T.

Role SVP, System Planning&Construct

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	368	$129.23	$48K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,636	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,164 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting owner received restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which RSU's are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. 1/3rd of the RSUs vest each year over a 3-year period beginning on February 25, 2027. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 1,031 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Repko Regis T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 S. TRYON STREET

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Duke Energy CORP [ DUK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, System Planning&Construct

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		3,636(1)	A	$0	7,532	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		368(2)	D	$129.23	7,164	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting owner received restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which RSU's are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. 1/3rd of the RSUs vest each year over a 3-year period beginning on February 25, 2027.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 1,031 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Regis T. Repko	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Duke Energy (DUK) SVP Regis T. Repko report on this Form 4?

Regis T. Repko reported an award of 3,636 restricted stock units and a related tax-withholding disposition of 368 common shares. Both transactions involve Duke Energy equity under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan and reflect routine compensation and tax-settlement activity.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock units were granted to Regis T. Repko?

Repko received 3,636 restricted stock units under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and represent a non-cash equity award classified as a grant, not an open-market stock purchase.

What is the vesting schedule for Regis T. Repko’s new Duke Energy (DUK) RSUs?

The 3,636 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting February 25, 2027. One-third of the award vests each year over a three-year period, with vested RSUs settling in Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

Why were 368 Duke Energy (DUK) shares disposed of in the Form 4 filing?

The 368 shares represent stock withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 1,031 RSUs from a February 26, 2025 award. This is reported as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a common method for satisfying tax liabilities.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Regis T. Repko own after these transactions?

Following the RSU grant and related tax-withholding disposition, Repko directly owns 7,164 shares of Duke Energy common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings after the 368 shares were withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units.

Are Regis T. Repko’s restricted stock units in Duke Energy (DUK) settled in shares?

Yes. The footnotes state that the restricted stock units are settled in Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. This means each vested RSU converts into one share, subject to any tax-withholding transactions reported at vesting.