Duke Energy (DUK) SVP Cynthia Lee logs performance share vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy senior vice president and chief accounting officer Cynthia S. Lee reported equity compensation activity in the company’s common stock. On February 5, 2026, she acquired 2,983 shares at $0 upon vesting of previously granted performance shares tied to a three-year performance period.

On the same date, 902 shares were withheld at $123.41 per share to cover taxes due on the vesting. Following these transactions, Lee directly owned 9,399 common shares and had an additional 464 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund.

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^*

Lee Cynthia S.

(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, Chf Acct Off & Controller

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		2,983(1)	A	$0	10,301	D
Common Stock	02/05/2026		F		902(2)	D	$123.41	9,399	D
Common Stock								464	I	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 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. Represents shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of the performance shares.

3. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Cynthia S. Lee	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cynthia S. Lee report at Duke Energy (DUK)?

Cynthia S. Lee reported vesting of performance-based restricted stock in Duke Energy common shares. She acquired 2,983 shares at no cost when a three-year performance award vested, and 902 shares were simultaneously withheld to cover taxes, as is typical for stock-based compensation.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares did Cynthia S. Lee receive from performance awards?

She received 2,983 Duke Energy common shares from vested performance share awards. These awards were granted on February 22, 2023, with performance measured over three years and deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026, triggering share delivery to the executive.

Why were 902 Duke Energy (DUK) shares withheld in Cynthia S. Lee’s Form 4?

The 902 withheld shares represent stock used to pay taxes on the vesting of performance shares. They were valued at $123.41 per share, a standard mechanism where a portion of vested shares is withheld instead of the executive paying cash for tax liabilities.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Cynthia S. Lee own after the reported transactions?

After the transactions, she directly owned 9,399 Duke Energy common shares. In addition, she held 464 shares indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund, reflecting retirement-plan holdings separate from her directly registered share position.

What type of equity award vested for Cynthia S. Lee at Duke Energy (DUK)?

The vesting related to performance shares granted on February 22, 2023. These awards had performance-vesting requirements measured over a three-year period and were deemed satisfied on February 5, 2026, resulting in delivery of 2,983 Duke Energy common shares to the executive.

Does Cynthia S. Lee hold any Duke Energy (DUK) stock through a retirement plan?

Yes. The filing shows she has an indirect interest in 464 Duke Energy shares through a 401(k) issuer stock fund. This represents plan-based holdings separate from the 9,399 common shares she owns directly in her own name.