Duke Energy (DUK) HR chief reports RSU tax-withholding share dispositions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy senior vice president and chief human resources officer Olivia Cameron D. McDonald reported automatic share dispositions tied to restricted stock vesting, rather than open-market sales. On February 22, 2026, a total of 246 shares of Duke Energy common stock were withheld to cover tax liabilities upon vesting of RSU awards granted in 2023 and 2024, at a reference price of $126.78 per share. After these tax-withholding dispositions, she held 5,068 shares directly in one account and 5,242 in another, and also reported indirect ownership of 2,636 shares through a 401(k) stock fund.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider McDonald Olivia Cameron D.

Role SVP, Chief Human Resources Off

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	72	$126.78	$9K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	174	$126.78	$22K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,242 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,636 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 251 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2023, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 611 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2024, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

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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^*

McDonald Olivia Cameron D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 SOUTH 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, Chief Human Resources Off

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/22/2026

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	02/22/2026		F		72(1)	D	$126.78	5,242	D
Common Stock	02/22/2026		F		174(2)	D	$126.78	5,068	D
Common Stock								2,636	I	By 401(k)(3)

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. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 251 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2023, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 611 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2024, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	/s/ David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Olivia Cameron D. McDonald	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Olivia Cameron D. McDonald?

Olivia Cameron D. McDonald reported automatic share dispositions to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. The Form 4 shows 246 Duke Energy common shares withheld as tax payments when RSU awards granted in 2023 and 2024 converted into common stock.

Were the Duke Energy (DUK) insider transactions open-market sales or tax withholding?

The reported Duke Energy insider transactions were tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. Shares were withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock units granted under the company’s long-term incentive plans in 2023 and 2024.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares were withheld for Olivia McDonald’s tax obligations?

A total of 246 Duke Energy common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. This comprised 72 shares tied to 251 RSUs from a 2023 grant and 174 shares tied to 611 RSUs from a 2024 grant, all vesting on February 22, 2026.

What long-term incentive plans are referenced in this Duke Energy (DUK) Form 4?

The Form 4 references the Duke Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units granted under these plans converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis and triggered tax-withholding share dispositions at vesting.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Olivia McDonald hold directly after the transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Olivia McDonald held 5,068 Duke Energy common shares directly in one line item and 5,242 in another. These figures reflect her direct ownership positions following the RSU vesting-related transactions disclosed on the Form 4.

What indirect Duke Energy (DUK) holdings are reported for Olivia McDonald?

The Form 4 notes indirect ownership of 2,636 Duke Energy shares through a 401(k) issuer stock fund. This reflects retirement-plan interests, separate from her directly held common stock, and is identified as an indirect holding rather than a new transaction in company shares.