NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) director granted 58 dividend share units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. director Antonio Carrillo reported an acquisition of 58 shares of common stock equivalent through a grant classified as a "grant, award, or other acquisition." The award carried a price of $0.00 per share and reflects compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

After this transaction, Carrillo directly owns 43,009 shares of NRG common stock. A footnote explains that these relate to dividend equivalent rights tied to his deferred and or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units and may only be settled in NRG common stock. The disclosure notes these holdings include 1,562 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one share.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Carrillo Antonio

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	58	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 43,009 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 58 shares Ownership after transaction: 43,009 shares Dividend equivalent rights: 1,562 rights +1 more

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Shares granted 58 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition on 2026-05-01

Ownership after transaction 43,009 shares Common stock directly held following the grant

Dividend equivalent rights 1,562 rights Each right economically equals one NRG common share

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation-related stock award, not open-market purchase

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, restricted stock units, grant, award, or other acquisition

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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.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code A described as Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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^*

Carrillo Antonio

(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		58	A	(1)	43,009	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 1,562 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 insider transaction did NRG (NRG) director Antonio Carrillo report?

Antonio Carrillo reported receiving 58 common stock equivalent shares in NRG Energy as a grant classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition. The shares were awarded at $0.00 per share and represent compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does Antonio Carrillo hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Antonio Carrillo holds 43,009 shares of NRG Energy common stock directly. This figure comes from the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership line and reflects his updated stake following the 58-share compensation award.

What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the NRG (NRG) Form 4?

The filing states that dividend equivalent rights accrue on Carrillo’s deferred and or restricted stock units, become exercisable proportionately with those units, and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one NRG common share.

How many dividend equivalent rights are included for NRG (NRG) director Carrillo?

The disclosure notes that Carrillo’s position includes 1,562 dividend equivalent rights. These rights are tied to his deferred and or restricted stock units and are each described as economically equivalent to one share of NRG Energy common stock when ultimately settled.

Was the NRG (NRG) director’s 58-share acquisition an open-market buy?

No. The Form 4 classifies the 58-share transaction under code A as a grant, award, or other acquisition at $0.00 per share. This indicates a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase of NRG Energy stock by the director.