NRG (NRG) EVP & General Counsel receives 40-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brian Curci received a grant of 40 shares of common stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were acquired at a stated price of $0.00 per share and are held as direct ownership.

Following this award, Curci directly holds 46,194 shares of NRG common stock. A related footnote explains that dividend equivalent rights accrue on his deferred stock units and restricted stock units, each right being economically equivalent to one NRG share, and notes that his holdings include 297 such dividend equivalent rights.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Curci Brian

Role Exec VP & General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	40	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 46,194 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 40 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after: 46,194 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 40 shares Common stock grant to Brian Curci on 2026-05-01

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for awarded shares

Shares held after 46,194 shares Direct NRG common stock holdings following transaction

Dividend equivalent rights 297 rights Each right economically equivalent to one NRG share

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 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

"dividend equivalent rights 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

"dividend equivalent rights 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.

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^*

Curci Brian

(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)
	Exec VP & General Counsel

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		40	A	(1)	46,194	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 are related and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 297 dividend equivalent rights.

	/s/ Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) report for Brian Curci?

NRG reported that Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brian Curci received a grant of 40 shares of common stock. This award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related, non-market acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does Brian Curci hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Brian Curci directly holds 46,194 shares of NRG common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the 40-share grant and provides investors a snapshot of his direct equity stake at that time.

What does the 40-share grant to NRG (NRG) executive Brian Curci represent?

The 40-share grant represents a compensation-related acquisition classified as a grant or award under transaction code A. It is not an open-market trade, but part of his equity-based compensation, increasing his direct ownership without cash changing hands at the reported price.

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

Dividend equivalent rights accrue on Curci’s deferred stock units and restricted stock units. Each right is economically equivalent to one NRG common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the related units, with the filing noting that his holdings include 297 such dividend equivalent rights.

Is the NRG (NRG) Form 4 transaction a buy or a grant for Brian Curci?

The Form 4 classifies the event as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market buy. The transaction uses code A, indicating shares were awarded as part of compensation rather than purchased, and are recorded at a price of $0.00 per share.