NRG Energy director receives 68 stock-equivalent rights

NRG Energy director Heather Cox reported an acquisition of 68 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG Energy director Heather Cox reported an acquisition of 68 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026. According to the accompanying note, these represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on her deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units and may only be settled in NRG common stock.

Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of NRG common stock. After this award, she directly holds 43,679 common-stock-equivalent shares, including 1,813 dividend equivalent rights tied to her outstanding deferred and restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 68 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Cox Heather

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1	68	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 43,679 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units to which they relate and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 1,813 dividend equivalent rights.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 68 shares Direct holdings after transaction: 43,679 shares Dividend equivalent rights held: 1,813 rights +1 more

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Shares acquired 68 shares Dividend equivalent rights credited on August 3, 2026

Direct holdings after transaction 43,679 shares Common-stock-equivalent shares directly held by Heather Cox after the award

Dividend equivalent rights held 1,813 rights Each right is the economic equivalent of one NRG common share

Per-share transaction price $0.00 per share Reported price for the 68 dividend equivalent rights acquired

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, restricted stock units, economic equivalent

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dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

deferred stock units financial

"rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

restricted stock units financial

"accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

economic equivalent financial

"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) director Heather Cox report?

Heather Cox reported an acquisition of 68 NRG Energy common-stock-equivalent shares on August 3, 2026. These are dividend equivalent rights accruing on her deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does Heather Cox hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Heather Cox directly holds 43,679 common-stock-equivalent shares of NRG Energy. This figure includes 1,813 dividend equivalent rights linked to her deferred and restricted stock units.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the NRG (NRG) Form 4 filing?

The filing describes dividend equivalent rights as amounts that accrue on deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one NRG common share and may only be settled in NRG common stock.

Were the NRG (NRG) insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4 indicates the transaction was not made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The box affirming that trades were pursuant to such a plan was not checked for this filing.

Did Heather Cox buy NRG (NRG) shares on the open market?

No open-market purchase is reported. The 68 additional shares reflect dividend equivalent rights credited on existing deferred and/or restricted stock units, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

How do the 1,813 dividend equivalent rights affect Heather Cox’s NRG (NRG) holdings?

The filing states she holds 1,813 dividend equivalent rights, each equal to one NRG share. These rights increase her total direct common-stock-equivalent position to 43,679 shares when combined with her other equity interests.

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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^*

Cox Heather

(Last) (First) (Middle)

804 CARNEGIE CENTER

(Street)

PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 08540

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NRG ENERGY, INC. [ NRG ]

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)
08/03/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	08/03/2026		A		68	A	$0.0000(1)	43,679	D

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. Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units to which they relate and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 1,813 dividend equivalent rights.

	Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)