Duke Energy (DUK) director boosts holdings with 287 deferred units

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Duke Energy Corp director reports new deferred stock units. On 12/17/2025, a director of Duke Energy Corp (ticker DUK) acquired 287 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals, classified as a derivative security. These units convert into Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are generally payable when the director’s service ends, with no set expiration date. The units were valued at $117.43 per underlying share for this transaction, bringing the director’s total beneficial holding in these deferred stock units to 12,584, held directly.

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^*

Kesner Idalene Fay

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/17/2025

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

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
Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	(1)	12/17/2025		A		287		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	287	$117.43	12,584	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.

3. Expiration date not applicable.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Idalene F. Kesner	12/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report in this Form 4?

A Duke Energy Corp director reported acquiring 287 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals on 12/17/2025, increasing their deferred equity stake in the company.

How many deferred stock units does the Duke Energy director own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 12,584 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals, held in a direct ownership capacity.

What is the economic value reference for the new Duke Energy deferred stock units?

The 287 newly acquired Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals reference an underlying Duke Energy common share value of $117.43 per share for the reported transaction.

How do the Duke Energy Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals convert into common stock?

Each Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferral converts into one share of Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, according to the explanation of responses.

When are the Duke Energy director’s deferred stock units generally payable?

The Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals are stated as generally payable upon the reporting person's termination of service, with no expiration date applicable.

Who signed the insider transaction report for Duke Energy (DUK)?

The report was signed by David S. Maltz as attorney-in-fact for Idalene F. Kesner on 12/18/2025, indicating it was filed on behalf of the reporting director.