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NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) CFO granted 13,423 performance stock units

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NRG Energy EVP & CFO Bruce Chung reported equity awards that increase his stake in the company. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 57 shares of NRG common stock at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 79,263 shares, reflecting dividend equivalent rights tied to prior deferred or restricted stock units.

On April 30, 2026, he was also granted 13,423 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) under NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan. These RPSUs are linked to an equal number of underlying common shares and are scheduled to vest on April 30, 2029, subject to specified performance conditions.

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Insider Chung Bruce
Role EVP & CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 57 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Relative Performance Stock Units 13,423 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 79,263 shares (Direct, null); Relative Performance Stock Units — 13,423 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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 are related and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 525 dividend equivalent rights. On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 13,423 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan that vest on April 30, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.
Common shares awarded 57 shares Award on May 1, 2026
Shares held after award 79,263 shares Direct NRG common stock holdings after May 1, 2026 grant
RPSUs granted 13,423 units Relative Performance Stock Units granted on April 30, 2026
Underlying shares for RPSUs 13,423 shares Common stock underlying newly granted RPSUs
RPSU vesting date April 30, 2029 Scheduled vesting for 13,423 RPSUs, subject to performance
RPSU exercise price $0.00 per unit Conversion price for Relative Performance Stock Units
Relative Performance Stock Units financial
"On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 13,423 RPSUs by NRG"
Relative performance stock units are a type of share-based pay that vests and pays out only if the company’s stock does better or worse than a predefined group of peers or a market benchmark over a set period. Imagine a race where rewards depend not on finishing time alone but on beating the other runners; for investors this matters because it links executives’ pay to competitive results and can dilute shares if large payouts occur.
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.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"issued 13,423 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan"
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
deferred stock units financial
"dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred 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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Chung Bruce

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/01/2026A57A$0(1)79,263D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Relative Performance Stock Units$0.000004/30/2026A13,423(2)04/30/202904/30/2029Common Stock, par value $.01 per share13,423$0.000013,423D
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 are related and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 525 dividend equivalent rights.
2. On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 13,423 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan that vest on April 30, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.
Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did NRG (NRG) CFO Bruce Chung report?

Bruce Chung reported equity awards that increased his NRG holdings. He acquired 57 common shares at no cost and received 13,423 Relative Performance Stock Units, both as part of his compensation, rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many NRG common shares does Bruce Chung hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award of 57 shares, Bruce Chung directly holds 79,263 NRG common shares. This reflects his updated ownership position following the latest dividend-equivalent stock credit, not including unvested performance-based stock units.

What are the details of Bruce Chung’s 13,423 NRG Relative Performance Stock Units?

Bruce Chung received 13,423 Relative Performance Stock Units on April 30, 2026. Each unit is tied to one NRG common share and is scheduled to vest on April 30, 2029, contingent on certain performance conditions under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan.

When do Bruce Chung’s newly granted NRG RPSUs vest?

The 13,423 Relative Performance Stock Units granted to Bruce Chung vest on April 30, 2029. Vesting depends on meeting specified performance conditions defined in NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan, making the award performance-based rather than immediately deliverable stock.

Are Bruce Chung’s recent NRG transactions open-market buys or routine awards?

The reported transactions are routine awards, not open-market trades. They consist of a 57-share common stock credit related to dividend equivalents and a grant of 13,423 performance-based stock units under NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan.

What does the dividend equivalent rights disclosure mean for NRG (NRG) shareholders?

Dividend equivalent rights give Bruce Chung credits that mirror dividends on deferred or restricted stock units. These rights are economically equal to NRG common shares and are settled in stock, slightly increasing his share count in line with prior equity awards.