Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) EVP awarded RSUs, withholds stock for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy CORP executive Louis E. Renjel reported equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions in company stock. On February 25, 2026, he acquired 6,108 shares of common stock at $0.0000 per share as a restricted stock unit (RSU) award under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Footnotes explain these RSUs will be settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one-third vesting each year over three years beginning on February 25, 2027.

On February 26, 2026, Renjel had shares withheld to cover taxes due upon vesting of prior RSU awards, disposing of 910 shares and 44 shares at a price of $129.23 per share through tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. After these transactions, his direct holdings in Duke Energy common stock were reported as 24,915 shares. He also reported indirect ownership of 834 shares through interests in an issuer stock fund in a 401(k) plan.

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^*

Renjel Louis E.

(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 DEF&MW&ChiefCorpAffOff

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		6,108(1)	A	$0	25,869	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		910(2)	D	$129.23	24,959	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		44(3)	D	$129.23	24,915	D
Common Stock								834	I	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 1,816 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 87 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:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Louis E. Renjel	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Duke Energy (DUK) executive Louis E. Renjel acquire in this Form 4 filing?

Louis E. Renjel acquired 6,108 shares of Duke Energy common stock through a restricted stock unit (RSU) award. The RSUs were granted under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan and vest in three equal annual installments beginning February 25, 2027, settling one-for-one in common stock.

Why were Duke Energy (DUK) shares disposed of in Louis Renjel’s Form 4?

The share dispositions reflect stock withheld to pay taxes on vesting RSUs, not open-market sales. Specifically, 910 shares and 44 shares of Duke Energy common stock were withheld at $129.23 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to earlier RSU awards.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Louis E. Renjel hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Louis E. Renjel directly holds 24,915 shares of Duke Energy common stock. He also has indirect ownership of 834 shares through interests in an issuer stock fund within a 401(k) plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 data.

How do Louis Renjel’s new RSUs at Duke Energy (DUK) vest over time?

The newly granted RSUs vest over three years in equal parts. One-third of the RSUs vests each year, starting February 25, 2027, with each vested unit converting into one share of Duke Energy common stock according to the long-term incentive plan terms.

What plan governs the RSU awards reported for Duke Energy (DUK) executive Louis Renjel?

The RSU awards for Louis Renjel are granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The plan provides RSUs that settle one-for-one in common stock upon vesting and allows shares to be withheld to cover associated tax obligations.

What does the 401(k) holding in Duke Energy (DUK) represent in Louis Renjel’s Form 4?

The 401(k) holding represents indirect ownership of Duke Energy shares through an issuer stock fund. The Form 4 reports 834 shares as interests in this stock fund, categorized as indirect ownership associated with Louis E. Renjel’s retirement plan participation.