NRG ENERGY (NRG) director granted 22 shares and dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. director Marcie Zlotnik reported an acquisition of common stock through a compensation-related award. On May 1, 2026, she received 22 shares of NRG common stock at no cash cost, increasing her direct holdings to 7,270 shares.

According to the footnote, the award represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on her deferred or restricted stock units. These rights become exercisable in step with the underlying units and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right equals one share of NRG common stock, and the position includes 239 dividend equivalent rights.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ZLOTNIK MARCIE

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	22	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 7,270 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 22 shares Shares held after transaction: 7,270 shares Dividend equivalent rights: 239 rights

3 metrics

Shares granted 22 shares Common stock award on May 1, 2026

Shares held after transaction 7,270 shares Direct NRG common stock ownership after grant

Dividend equivalent rights 239 rights Rights linked to deferred/restricted stock units

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, restricted stock units

3 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred and or restricted 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

"accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred 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 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ZLOTNIK MARCIE

(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)
05/01/2026

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	05/01/2026		A		22	A	(1)	7,270	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 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 239 dividend equivalent rights.

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

FAQ

What did NRG (NRG) director Marcie Zlotnik report in this Form 4?

She reported receiving 22 shares of NRG common stock as a grant. This was a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and increased her directly held stake to 7,270 shares after the transaction.

How many NRG shares does Marcie Zlotnik hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, she directly holds 7,270 shares of NRG common stock. This figure reflects her position following the 22-share award disclosed in the Form 4 and represents her direct ownership only.

What are dividend equivalent rights in this NRG (NRG) filing?

Dividend equivalent rights mirror dividends on deferred or restricted stock units. They become exercisable proportionately with the related units, can only be settled in NRG common stock, and each right is economically equal to one NRG share, including 239 such rights here.

Was this NRG Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

No, it was not a market buy or sell. The Form 4 shows a grant coded as an acquisition (code A), reflecting compensation in the form of shares and dividend equivalent rights rather than an open-market trade.

How many dividend equivalent rights are included in Marcie Zlotnik’s NRG holdings?

The position includes 239 dividend equivalent rights linked to her deferred or restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one NRG common share and will settle in stock as the related units vest or become exercisable.