NRG director granted 1,499 deferred stock units
NRG Energy, Inc. director Matthew Jr Carter reported receiving a compensation-related equity award.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NRG Energy, Inc. director Matthew Jr Carter reported receiving a compensation-related equity award. He was granted 1,499 Deferred Stock Units under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long-Term Incentive Plan, with each unit equal in value to one share of common stock.
Carter now holds 43,544 common-stock-equivalent units and shares directly, which includes 5,383 Dividend Equivalent Rights. The Deferred Stock Units will convert into common shares only when his service on NRG’s Board of Directors ends, so they represent deferred, rather than immediately tradable, compensation.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 1,499 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Carter Matthew Jr
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 1,499 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 43,544 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Represents 1,499 Deferred Stock Units issued to the Reporting Person under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each Deferred Stock Unit is equivalent in value to one share of NRG Energy, Inc.'s Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. The Reporting Person will receive from NRG Energy, Inc. one such share of Common Stock for each Deferred Stock Unit they own upon termination of their service on NRG Energy, Inc.'s Board of Directors.
- F2. Includes 5,383 Dividend Equivalent Rights.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 1,499 units
Price per Deferred Stock Unit: $0.00 per unit
Total holdings after transaction: 43,544 shares/units
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4 metrics
Deferred Stock Units granted
1,499 units
Grant under Long-Term Incentive Plan on 2026-06-01
Price per Deferred Stock Unit
$0.00 per unit
Compensation grant, not market purchase
Total holdings after transaction
43,544 shares/units
Common-stock-equivalent holdings following reported award
Dividend Equivalent Rights included
5,383 rights
Counted within total common-stock-equivalent holdings
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Long-Term Incentive Plan, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Represents 1,499 Deferred Stock Units issued to the Reporting Person under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long-Term Incentive Plan."
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.
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"Deferred Stock Units issued to the Reporting Person under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long-Term Incentive Plan."
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Includes 5,383 Dividend Equivalent Rights."
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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) director Matthew Jr Carter report?
Director Matthew Jr Carter reported an equity award, not a market trade. He received 1,499 Deferred Stock Units under NRG’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, each equivalent to one NRG common share and delivered after his board service ends.
What are the terms of the 1,499 Deferred Stock Units reported at NRG (NRG)?
The 1,499 Deferred Stock Units are issued under NRG’s Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each unit equals one NRG common share, and Carter will receive one share for each unit only when his service on NRG’s Board of Directors terminates.
Did Matthew Jr Carter buy or sell NRG (NRG) stock on the market in this filing?
The filing shows a grant of Deferred Stock Units as compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale. Transaction code “A” indicates a grant or other acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per unit and no reported market trade.
What are Dividend Equivalent Rights mentioned in NRG (NRG) director Carter’s holdings?
Carter’s reported total includes 5,383 Dividend Equivalent Rights. These typically mirror dividends on underlying shares for equity awards, and here they are counted within his 43,544 common-stock-equivalent shares and units following the reported grant.
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