Duke Energy director granted 1,602 RSU deferrals

Duke Energy director Jeffrey B. Guldner reported a compensation-related equity award.

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Duke Energy director Jeffrey B. Guldner reported a compensation-related equity award. He acquired 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals at a reference value of $124.87 per unit, each convertible into one share of Duke Energy common stock.

These units are generally payable upon his termination of service. Following this grant, his reported balance in this plan is 1,022 restricted stock unit deferrals. The transaction reflects an award or other acquisition rather than an open‑market stock purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,602 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider GULDNER JEFFREY B.

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 — 1,022 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 Grant reference value: $124.87 per unit Units following transaction: 1,022 units +1 more

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RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals granted on 2026-05-07

Grant reference value $124.87 per unit Reference value per restricted stock unit deferral

Units following transaction 1,022 units Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals after transaction

Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each unit converts into one share of Duke Energy 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."

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What did Duke Energy (DUK) director Jeffrey B. Guldner report in this Form 4?

Jeffrey B. Guldner reported receiving 1,602 Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals. The award is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market trade, and each unit is linked to Duke Energy common stock value.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals did Guldner receive and at what value?

He received 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals tied to Duke Energy common stock at a reference value of $124.87 per unit. This reflects the grant’s valuation date, rather than a cash purchase price in the market.

What is Guldner’s reported balance after this Duke Energy (DUK) award?

After the reported transaction, Guldner’s total Director Savings Plan restricted stock unit deferrals are listed as 1,022 units. This figure shows his plan holdings following the grant, as disclosed in the Form 4.

How do Guldner’s restricted stock unit deferrals convert into Duke Energy (DUK) common stock?

Each restricted stock unit deferral converts into Duke Energy common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. This means one unit corresponds to one share of common stock when the deferral is ultimately settled under the plan’s terms.

When are Guldner’s Duke Energy (DUK) restricted stock unit deferrals generally payable?

The restricted stock unit deferrals are generally payable upon Guldner’s termination of service. At that point, the units convert on a 1-for-1 basis into Duke Energy common stock, according to the plan’s terms disclosed in the filing.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GULDNER JEFFREY B.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

525 SOUTH 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	1,022	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 Jeffrey B. Guldner	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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