Duke Energy director awarded 1,602 RSU deferrals

Duke Energy Corp director Derrick Burks received an equity award through the company’s Director Savings Plan.

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Duke Energy Corp director Derrick Burks received an equity award through the company’s Director Savings Plan. On May 7, 2026, he acquired 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals tied to Duke Energy common stock at a reference value of $124.87 per unit.

The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are generally payable when his board service ends. Following this grant, Burks has 7,681 restricted stock unit deferrals recorded as directly owned.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,602 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Burks Derrick

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	1,602	$124.87	$200K

Holdings After Transaction: Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals — 7,681 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
F2. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.
F3. Expiration date not applicable.

Key Figures

RSU deferrals granted: 1,602 units Grant reference price: $124.87 per unit RSU deferrals after grant: 7,681 units +1 more

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RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals granted on May 7, 2026

Grant reference price $124.87 per unit Value per Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferral

RSU deferrals after grant 7,681 units Total Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals held following transaction

Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each RSU deferral converts into one share of Duke Energy common stock

Key Terms

Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals, Restricted Stock Unit, Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis, termination of service

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Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals financial

"security_title: "Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals""

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis financial

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

termination of service financial

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

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What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for director Derrick Burks?

Duke Energy reported that director Derrick Burks received an equity award of 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals. These units are part of his board compensation and are recorded as a derivative position linked to Duke Energy common stock.

How many restricted stock unit deferrals did Derrick Burks receive in this Duke Energy (DUK) Form 4?

Derrick Burks was granted 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Duke Energy common stock in the future, generally payable when his service as a director ends.

What is the reference price for Derrick Burks’s new Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals?

The new restricted stock unit deferrals were recorded at a reference value of $124.87 per unit. This price reflects the value used for the award accounting and does not represent an open-market stock purchase by the director.

How many restricted stock unit deferrals does Derrick Burks hold after this Duke Energy (DUK) grant?

After the May 7, 2026 grant, Derrick Burks holds a total of 7,681 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals. These units are linked to Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are generally payable upon his termination of service.

When do Derrick Burks’s Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals generally become payable?

The restricted stock unit deferrals are generally payable when Derrick Burks’s service as a Duke Energy director terminates. At that time, the units convert into Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, reflecting the deferred nature of this board compensation.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/11/2026 - 04:26 PM

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^*

Burks Derrick

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

525 S. TRYON STREET

(Street)

CHARLOTTE

NORTH CAROLINA

28202

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals	⁽¹⁾	05/07/2026		A		1,602		⁽²⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	1,602	$124.87	7,681	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:

	/s/ David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Derrick Burks	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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