Duke Energy (DUK) EVP Ghartey-Tagoe reports 22,337 vested shares, tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy Corporation executive Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, EVP & CEO of the Duke Energy Carolinas and Natural Gas Business, reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On February 5, 2026, he acquired 22,337 shares at $0 per share from the vesting of performance shares granted February 22, 2023, after a three-year performance period was deemed satisfied.

On the same date, 8,490 shares were withheld at $123.41 per share to cover taxes due upon vesting. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 59,932 shares of common stock, and indirectly owned 5,502 shares through a 401(k) issuer stock fund.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Ghartey-Tagoe Kodwo

Role EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	22,337	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	8,490	$123.41	$1.05M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,422 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,502 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents vested performance shares related to a performance share award granted February 22, 2023, that contained performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year performance period and deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026. Amount increased due to dividend reinvestment. Represents shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of the performance shares. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Ghartey-Tagoe Kodwo

(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)
	EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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	02/05/2026		A		22,337(1)	A	$0	68,422(2)	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		8,490(3)	D	$123.41	59,932	D
Common Stock								5,502	I	By 401(k)(4)

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 vested performance shares related to a performance share award granted February 22, 2023, that contained performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year performance period and deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026.

2. Amount increased due to dividend reinvestment.

3. Represents shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of the performance shares.

4. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	/s/ David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe	02/09/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe?

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe reported vesting of performance shares and related tax withholding. He acquired 22,337 Duke Energy common shares at $0 from vested performance shares and had 8,490 shares withheld at $123.41 to cover taxes on February 5, 2026.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe own after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe directly owns 59,932 Duke Energy common shares. He also indirectly holds 5,502 additional shares through a 401(k) issuer stock fund, reflecting his retirement-plan exposure to Duke Energy stock.

What is the nature of the 22,337 Duke Energy (DUK) shares acquired by Ghartey-Tagoe?

The 22,337 Duke Energy shares reflect vested performance shares from an award granted February 22, 2023. The award had performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year period and was deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026, resulting in share delivery.

Why were 8,490 Duke Energy (DUK) shares withheld in this insider filing?

The 8,490 Duke Energy shares were withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of performance shares. The withholding was priced at $123.41 per share, a common practice in equity compensation to satisfy tax obligations without requiring cash from the executive.

What indirect Duke Energy (DUK) holdings does Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe report?

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe reports indirect ownership of 5,502 Duke Energy common shares through a 401(k) issuer stock fund. This reflects plan-based investment in Duke Energy stock rather than individually held shares, as disclosed under indirect beneficial ownership on the Form 4.

What role does Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe hold at Duke Energy (DUK)?

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe serves as an officer of Duke Energy with the title "EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus." This indicates he is Executive Vice President and CEO of Duke Energy Carolinas and the Natural Gas Business, aligning with senior leadership responsibilities.