Duke Energy (DUK) EVP granted RSUs as shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy Corporation executive Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company common stock. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 8,712 shares through a grant of restricted stock units under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, with one-third of the RSUs vesting each year beginning on February 25, 2027.

On February 26, 2026, 1,066 shares and 53 shares were disposed of to cover taxes due upon vesting of prior RSU awards at a price of $129.23 per share, leaving 65,263 shares held directly. He also has 5,506 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund.

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Equity compensation analyst

Routine stock award and tax-withholding moves, no directional bet.

Duke Energy granted EVP Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe 8,712 restricted stock units that settle one-for-one into common shares, with vesting in three annual installments starting on February 25, 2027. This is standard long-term incentive compensation.

Two dispositions totaling 1,119 shares at $129.23 per share were explicitly for tax withholding on earlier RSU vesting, not open-market selling. After these transactions, he directly holds 65,263 shares plus 5,506 shares indirectly via a 401(k) stock fund.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Ghartey-Tagoe Kodwo

Role EVP&CEO DECarolinas&NatGasBus

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,066	$129.23	$138K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	53	$129.23	$7K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,712	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,316 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,506 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting owner received restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which RSU's are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. 1/3rd of the RSUs vest each year over a 3-year period beginning on February 25, 2027. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 2,452 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 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 122 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted April 30, 2025, 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.

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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A		8,712(1)	A	$0	66,382	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		1,066(2)	D	$129.23	65,316	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		53(3)	D	$129.23	65,263	D
Common Stock								5,506	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. The reporting owner received restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which RSU's are settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. 1/3rd of the RSUs vest each year over a 3-year period beginning on February 25, 2027.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 2,452 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 26, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 122 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted April 30, 2025, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

4. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	/s/ David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe	02/27/2026
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FAQ

What stock award did Duke Energy (DUK) EVP Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe receive?

Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe received an award of 8,712 restricted stock units that settle into Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis. The grant was made under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan as part of his executive compensation package.

How do Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe’s new Duke Energy RSUs vest?

The 8,712 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments, with one-third vesting each year over a three-year period. Vesting begins on February 25, 2027, aligning the executive’s compensation with longer-term company performance and retention goals.

Why did Duke Energy EVP Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe dispose of shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows two dispositions totaling 1,119 Duke Energy shares at $129.23 per share. Footnotes explain these shares were withheld to pay taxes upon vesting of earlier restricted stock unit awards, rather than discretionary open-market sales.

How many Duke Energy shares does Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe directly owns 65,263 Duke Energy common shares. He also holds 5,506 shares indirectly through a 401(k) issuer stock fund, reflecting his combined direct and retirement-plan-related exposure to the company’s stock.

What is the role of tax withholding in this Duke Energy Form 4 filing?

The filing records share disposals coded as tax withholding, where 1,066 and 53 shares were surrendered at $129.23 per share. These shares paid tax liabilities triggered by restricted stock unit vesting, a common administrative feature of equity compensation programs.

How are Duke Energy RSUs in this filing related to earlier awards?

Footnotes state the tax-withheld shares relate to vesting of 2,452 RSUs granted February 26, 2025, and 122 RSUs granted April 30, 2025. Those prior RSUs, like the new grant, convert into Duke Energy common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.