Duke Energy director granted 1,602 RSU deferrals

Duke Energy director Thomas E. Skains received an automatic compensation-related award under the Director Savings Plan, acquiring 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals linked to common stock at a reference price of $124.87 per unit.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy director Thomas E. Skains received an automatic compensation-related award under the Director Savings Plan, acquiring 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals linked to common stock at a reference price of $124.87 per unit. These units convert into Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are generally payable when his board service ends. Following this award, Skains holds a total of 9,276 director savings plan restricted stock unit deferrals, reflecting deferred equity compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,602 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider SKAINS THOMAS E

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 — 9,276 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

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

Key Figures

RSU deferrals granted: 1,602 units Reference price per unit: $124.87 per unit Total RSU deferrals after grant: 9,276 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals acquired

Reference price per unit $124.87 per unit Crediting price for the new RSU deferrals

Total RSU deferrals after grant 9,276 units Holdings following reported transaction

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

Key Terms

Director Savings Plan, Restricted Stock Unit, 1-for-1 basis, termination of service

4 terms

Director Savings Plan financial

"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.

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."

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Thomas E. Skains?

Duke Energy reported that director Thomas E. Skains acquired 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals. The units represent deferred equity compensation rather than an open-market trade and increase his total restricted stock unit deferrals to 9,276 linked to Duke Energy common stock.

Was the Duke Energy (DUK) insider transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The filing shows a grant of 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals, coded as an acquisition (A), not an open-market stock purchase or sale. It reflects equity compensation credited to director Thomas E. Skains under the company’s Director Savings Plan structure.

What is the value reference for Thomas E. Skains’ new Duke Energy (DUK) units?

The 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals were credited at a reference price of $124.87 per unit. This price helps determine the notional value recorded for the award but does not represent cash changing hands in a market transaction.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals does Thomas E. Skains hold after the grant?

After the reported grant, Thomas E. Skains holds 9,276 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals. Each unit converts into one share of Duke Energy common stock, generally payable upon his termination of service from the company’s board of directors.

How do Thomas E. Skains’ Duke Energy (DUK) deferrals convert into stock?

Each Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferral converts into Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. According to the filing, these units are generally payable upon Skains’ termination of service, with no stated expiration date for the deferral arrangement.

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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^*

SKAINS THOMAS E

(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)
			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)	05/07/2026		A		1,602		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	1,602	$124.87	9,276	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 Thomas E. Skains	05/11/2026
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