NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) EVP logs major award vesting and stock sale
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NRG Energy, Inc. executive vice president of NRG Business reported multiple equity transactions. On January 2, 2026, 69,588 Relative Performance Stock Units vested and were settled in common stock, and 5,560 Dividend Equivalent Rights vested, each equal in value to one share of common stock. The executive also received 4,626 Restricted Stock Units that vest ratably over three years, and 9,393 new Relative Performance Stock Units that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
To cover tax withholding tied to several RSU and RPSU vestings, the reporting person surrendered 1,199, 1,830, 3,046 and 29,571 shares. On January 6, 2026, the executive sold 45,000 shares of NRG common stock at a weighted average price of $158.76 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, the executive directly owned 63,920 shares of NRG common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 45,000 | $158.76 | $7.14M |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 5,560 | $166.16 | $924K |
| Exercise | Relative Performance Stock Units | 69,588 | $166.16 | $11.56M |
| Grant/Award | Relative Performance Stock Units | 9,393 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 69,588 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 5,560 | $166.16 | $924K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 4,626 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,199 | $166.16 | $199K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,830 | $166.16 | $304K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 3,046 | $166.16 | $506K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 29,571 | $166.16 | $4.91M |
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Person was issued 69,588 Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") that vested subject to certain performance conditions on January 2, 2026. In connection with the vesting of the RPSUs described above, an incremental 5,560 Dividend Equivalent Rights vested. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock. Represents Restricted Stock Units issued to the Reporting Person under the LTIP. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG Common Stock, par value .01 per share. The Reporting Person will receive from NRG one such share of Common Stock for each RSU that will vest ratably over a three year period beginning on the anniversary date of the first grant. On January 2, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 9,028 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 3,006 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,199 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 40 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 249 DERs in the aggregate. On January 2, 2024, the Reporting Person was issued 13,463 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 4,483 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,830 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 166 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 289 DERs in the aggregate. On January 2, 2023, the Reporting Person was issued 21,053 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 7,032 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 3,046 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 561 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 455 DERs in the aggregate. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax withholding obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 29,571 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. This transaction was executed in multiple trades. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person. On January 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 9,393 RPSUs by NRG under the LTIP that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.
FAQ
What insider transactions did NRG (NRG) report for its executive on this Form 4?
The executive vice president of NRG Business reported vesting of performance-based and time-based equity awards, related share surrenders for taxes, and an open-market sale of 45,000 NRG common shares.
How many NRG Energy (NRG) performance units vested for the executive?
On January 2, 2026, 69,588 Relative Performance Stock Units vested for the executive under NRG's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, subject to performance conditions.
What new equity awards did the NRG (NRG) executive receive in this filing?
The executive received 4,626 Restricted Stock Units that vest ratably over three years and 9,393 Relative Performance Stock Units that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
What are Dividend Equivalent Rights and how many vested for the NRG (NRG) executive?
Dividend Equivalent Rights are instruments economically equivalent to one share of common stock. In connection with RPSU vesting, 5,560 Dividend Equivalent Rights vested for the executive.