NRG Energy director awarded dividend equivalents
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NRG Energy, Inc. director Elisabeth B. Donohue reported an acquisition of 81 dividend equivalent rights on August 3, 2026. These rights accrued on her deferred and/or restricted stock units, are economically equivalent to NRG common shares, and may only be settled in common stock. Following this award, she directly holds 29,131 common shares, including 2,471 dividend equivalent rights.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 81 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Donohue Elisabeth B
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1 | 81 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 29,131 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, 29,050 to 29,131 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (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 2,471 dividend equivalent rights.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalent rights acquired: 81 rights
Price per right: $0.0000 per right
Shares held after transaction: 29,131 shares
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4 metrics
Dividend equivalent rights acquired
81 rights
Grant/award acquisition on August 3, 2026
Price per right
$0.0000 per right
Reported transaction price for the 81 rights
Shares held after transaction
29,131 shares
Total direct NRG common stock holdings following the award
Total dividend equivalent rights held
2,471 rights
Included within the 29,131 directly held common shares
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 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 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.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) disclose for Elisabeth B. Donohue?
Elisabeth B. Donohue reported an acquisition of 81 dividend equivalent rights on August 3, 2026. These rights accrued on her deferred and/or restricted stock units and are economically equivalent to NRG common stock, settling only in shares.
What are the dividend equivalent rights reported in the NRG (NRG) Form 4?
The filing describes dividend equivalent rights that accrue on deferred and/or restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one NRG common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the underlying units, settling only in NRG common stock.
Did the NRG (NRG) director pay a price for the 81 rights acquired?
The 81 dividend equivalent rights were reported at a per-right price of $0.0000. They represent stock-based compensation accruing on existing deferred or restricted stock units rather than a market purchase for cash consideration.
How many dividend equivalent rights does the NRG (NRG) director now have in total?
The disclosure states that Donohue’s holdings include 2,471 dividend equivalent rights. These rights are linked to her deferred and/or restricted stock units and will be settled solely in NRG common stock as the underlying units become exercisable.
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