NRG Energy CFO granted 55 dividend-share rights

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/05/2026 - 06:00 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG Energy EVP & CFO Bruce Chung reported an acquisition of 55 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026, through a grant of dividend equivalent rights linked to existing deferred and/or restricted stock units. After this award, he directly holds 89,647 common shares, including 433 dividend equivalent rights that are economically equivalent to NRG common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 55 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Chung Bruce

Role EVP & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1	55	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 89,647 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, 89,592 to 89,647 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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 433 dividend equivalent rights.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 55 shares of common stock Price per share: $0.0000 Shares held after transaction: 89,647 shares +1 more

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Shares acquired 55 shares of common stock Grant of dividend equivalent rights on August 3, 2026

Price per share $0.0000 Reported transaction price for the 55-share grant

Shares held after transaction 89,647 shares Direct NRG common stock holdings following the award

Dividend equivalent rights 433 rights Rights accrued on deferred and/or restricted stock units, each equal to one share

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, restricted stock units

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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

"deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately"

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.

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What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) EVP & CFO Bruce Chung report?

Bruce Chung reported acquiring 55 NRG common shares on August 3, 2026, via a grant of dividend equivalent rights. These rights are tied to his existing deferred and/or restricted stock units and are economically equivalent to NRG common stock.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does Bruce Chung hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Bruce Chung directly holds 89,647 shares of NRG common stock. This figure includes 433 dividend equivalent rights that mirror the value of NRG shares and settle only in NRG common stock.

What are the 55 units reported in Bruce Chung’s NRG (NRG) Form 4 filing?

The 55 units are dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Bruce Chung’s deferred and/or restricted stock units. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one NRG common share and vests proportionately with the related underlying units.

How many dividend equivalent rights does Bruce Chung have in NRG (NRG)?

Bruce Chung’s holdings include 433 dividend equivalent rights tied to his deferred and/or restricted stock units. Each right represents the economic value of one NRG common share and may only be settled in NRG common stock upon vesting.

Was Bruce Chung’s NRG (NRG) Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for this filing, indicating the transaction was not reported as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The award instead reflects accrued dividend equivalent rights on existing equity units.

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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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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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

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	08/03/2026		A		55	A	$0.0000(1)	89,647	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 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 433 dividend equivalent rights.

	Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney	08/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)