Duke Energy director awarded 1,602 deferred RSUs

Duke Energy director Michael J. Pacilio reported a compensation-related grant of 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals on Common Stock at a reference value of $124.87 per unit.

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Duke Energy director Michael J. Pacilio reported a compensation-related grant of 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals on Common Stock at a reference value of $124.87 per unit. These units convert into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are generally payable upon his termination of service. Following this award, his deferred balance under this plan totals 7,347 units. This is a routine grant/award acquisition rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,602 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Pacilio Michael J.

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 — 7,347 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 Reference value per unit: $124.87 per unit Deferred units after grant: 7,347 units +1 more

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RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals on Common Stock

Reference value per unit $124.87 per unit Value used for the 1,602-unit grant

Deferred units after grant 7,347 units Total Director Savings Plan RSU deferrals following transaction

Underlying common shares 1,602 shares Common Stock underlying the new RSU deferrals on a 1-for-1 basis

Key Terms

Director Savings Plan, Restricted Stock Unit, Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis, Generally payable upon termination of service

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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.

Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis financial

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

Generally payable upon 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 Michael J. Pacilio?

Duke Energy director Michael J. Pacilio received 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals as a grant. These units are a form of stock-based compensation tied to Common Stock, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

How many Duke Energy units does Michael J. Pacilio hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Michael J. Pacilio holds 7,347 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals. These units track Duke Energy Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and represent deferred compensation rather than currently issued and traded shares.

At what value were Michael J. Pacilio’s new Duke Energy units recorded?

The 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals were recorded at $124.87 per unit. This value reflects the reference price for the compensation award and does not represent an open-market purchase price paid by the director.

When will Michael J. Pacilio’s Duke Energy deferred stock units generally be paid?

The deferred restricted stock units are generally payable upon Michael J. Pacilio’s termination of service. At that point, they convert into Duke Energy Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis, aligning his compensation with long-term shareholder value.

Does this Duke Energy Form 4 show a stock sale or purchase by Michael J. Pacilio?

No, the Form 4 reports a grant of 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals under a Director Savings Plan. It is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and therefore carries limited trading-signal information for investors.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Pacilio Michael J.

(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	7,347	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:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Michael J. Pacilio	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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