Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) VP Jay Buth awarded new stock grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eversource Energy reported that officer Jay S. Buth, VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, received new equity awards on January 27, 2026. He acquired 1,188 common shares at $0 in connection with a grant of restricted share units that vest in three equal installments on February 15, 2027, 2028 and 2029. He also acquired 1,475 common shares at $0 tied to performance shares and dividend equivalents for the 2023–2025 long‑term incentive program, half of which he elected to defer. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 27,719 common shares, and indirectly held 309 shares in the Eversource 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^*

BUTH JAY S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY

107 SELDEN STREET

(Street)

BERLIN CT 06037

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EVERSOURCE ENERGY [ ES ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Controller, Chief Acct Off

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

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 Shares, $5.00 par value	01/27/2026		A		1,188(1)	A	$0	26,244(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value	01/27/2026		A		1,475(3)	A	$0	27,719(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value								309(4)	I	401k Plan

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. Grant of restricted share units (RSUs) which vest in three equal installments on February 15, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Restricted share units are distributable in Eversource Energy common shares on a one-for-one basis. RSU holders are entitled to receive dividend equivalents, exempt from line item reporting under SEC Rule 16a-11, to the same extent dividends are paid on common shares.

2. Includes restricted share units and dividend equivalents thereon.

3. Performance shares and dividend equivalent shares for the 2023-2025 Long-Term Incentive Program as determined on January 27, 2026. The reporting person elected to defer receipt of 50% of these shares (737 shares).

4. Shares held in trust under the Eversource 401k Plan, a qualified plan, according to information supplied by the Plan's record keeper.

	/s/ Kerry J. Tomasevich, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Buth	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Eversource Energy (ES) disclose in Jay S. Buth’s latest Form 4?

Eversource Energy reported new share awards to officer Jay S. Buth. On January 27, 2026 he acquired common shares through restricted share units and performance share awards at $0 per share under the company’s long-term incentive and equity compensation programs.

How many Eversource Energy (ES) shares did Jay S. Buth acquire on January 27, 2026?

Jay S. Buth acquired 1,188 and 1,475 Eversource common shares. Both awards were reported at a transaction price of $0 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than open-market purchases, and were tied to restricted share units and performance shares.

What are the terms of Jay S. Buth’s new restricted share units at Eversource (ES)?

The restricted share units vest in three equal annual installments. They vest on February 15, 2027, 2028 and 2029, and each restricted share unit is distributable into one Eversource Energy common share, with holders also receiving dividend equivalents on the same basis as common shares.

How are Jay S. Buth’s Eversource (ES) performance shares structured?

The performance shares relate to the 2023–2025 Long-Term Incentive Program. Shares and dividend equivalents were determined on January 27, 2026, and Buth elected to defer receipt of 50% of these shares, equal to 737 common shares, according to the disclosure.

How many Eversource Energy (ES) shares does Jay S. Buth own after the reported transactions?

After the awards, Buth directly owned 27,719 common shares. He also indirectly held 309 Eversource shares in the Eversource 401k Plan, a qualified retirement plan, based on information supplied by the plan’s record keeper.

What is Jay S. Buth’s role at Eversource Energy (ES) as shown in the Form 4?

Jay S. Buth is an officer of Eversource Energy. The filing lists him as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and the reported share awards reflect equity compensation tied to that executive role at the company.