Duke Energy (DUK) SVP receives RSU grant and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy senior vice president and chief human resources officer Olivia Cameron D. McDonald reported equity compensation activity in the form of stock awards and related tax withholding.

On February 25, 2026, she acquired 2,676 shares of common stock as a grant under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The related footnote explains this represents restricted stock units that settle into common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one-third of the units vesting each year over a three-year period beginning on February 25, 2027.

On February 26, 2026, a total of 206 shares of common stock (178 shares and 28 shares) were disposed of at $129.23 per share to cover taxes due upon the vesting of earlier restricted stock unit awards. These are tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. Following these transactions, she directly owned several thousand shares of Duke Energy common stock and indirectly held 2,640 shares through a 401(k) plan 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^*

McDonald Olivia Cameron D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 SOUTH 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, Chief Human Resources Off

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		2,676(1)	A	$0	7,744	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		178(2)	D	$129.23	7,566	D
Common Stock	02/26/2026		F		28(3)	D	$129.23	7,538	D
Common Stock								2,640	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 623 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 98 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 Olivia Cameron D. McDonald	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Olivia Cameron D. McDonald?

Duke Energy reported that Olivia Cameron D. McDonald received a grant of 2,676 restricted stock units on common stock and had 206 shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of prior RSU awards, all under the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Was the Duke Energy (DUK) insider activity a stock sale by Olivia Cameron D. McDonald?

The filing shows no open-market sale. Instead, 206 Duke Energy shares were disposed of as tax-withholding to satisfy taxes due on vesting of restricted stock units, which is different from a discretionary sale of shares in the open market.

What equity award did Olivia Cameron D. McDonald receive from Duke Energy (DUK)?

She received an award tied to 2,676 restricted stock units under Duke Energy’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, with one-third vesting annually over three years beginning February 25, 2027.

At what price were Duke Energy (DUK) shares used for tax withholding in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 178 shares and 28 shares of Duke Energy common stock withheld for taxes at a price of $129.23 per share. These transactions are coded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than ordinary purchases or sales.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Olivia Cameron D. McDonald hold indirectly?

The filing indicates she indirectly holds 2,640 Duke Energy common shares through a 401(k) plan stock fund. This indirect position is separate from her directly held shares reported in connection with the grant and tax-withholding transactions.

What plan governs the restricted stock units granted to the Duke Energy (DUK) executive?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The footnotes state that the RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest over a three-year schedule starting February 25, 2027.