NRG ENERGY, INC. (NYSE: NRG) exec surrenders shares for RSU tax liabilities

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. executive Brad Bentley, Exec VP and President NRG Consumer, reported compensation-related activity in common stock. On August 4, 2026 he surrendered 1,570 and 3,401 shares to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs granted in 2025. On August 3, 2026 he acquired 112 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one NRG share.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,859 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Bentley Brad

Role Exec VP, Pres NRG Consumer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F2	1,570	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F3	3,401	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share F1	112	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 27,791 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

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 384 dividend equivalent rights.
2. F2. On August 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 10,436 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG's common stock, par value $.01. On August 4, 2026, 3,475 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of common stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,570 shares of common stock to satisfy the grantee's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of RSUs, 42 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 342 DERs in the aggregate.
3. F3. On August 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 17,250 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG's common stock, par value $.01. On August 4, 2026, 8,625 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of common stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 3,401 shares of common stock to satisfy the grantee's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of RSUs, 106 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 236 DERs in the aggregate.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 10,436 RSUs RSUs granted: 17,250 RSUs Shares vested: 3,475 shares +4 more

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RSUs granted 10,436 RSUs Issued to the reporting person on August 4, 2025 under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan

RSUs granted 17,250 RSUs Second RSU award issued on August 4, 2025 under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan

Shares vested 3,475 shares Portion of the 10,436 RSUs that vested on August 4, 2026

Shares vested 8,625 shares Portion of the 17,250 RSUs that vested on August 4, 2026

Shares surrendered for taxes 1,570 shares Common shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding for August 4, 2026 RSU vesting from the 10,436-unit grant

Shares surrendered for taxes 3,401 shares Common shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding for August 4, 2026 RSU vesting from the 17,250-unit grant

Dividend equivalent rights acquired 112 dividend equivalent rights Additional dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred stock units and/or RSUs reported on August 3, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), dividend equivalent rights, Long Term Incentive Plan, withholding obligation

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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial

"was issued 10,436 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

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.

Long Term Incentive Plan financial

"by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan"

A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.

withholding obligation financial

"value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation"

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FAQ

What insider transactions did NRG (NRG) executive Brad Bentley report?

Brad Bentley reported RSU-related transactions. On August 4, 2026 he surrendered 1,570 and 3,401 shares to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs, and on August 3, 2026 he acquired 112 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units.

How many NRG (NRG) shares vested from Brad Bentley's RSUs?

Two RSU awards vested on August 4, 2026. One grant produced 3,475 vested shares from a 10,436-unit award, and another produced 8,625 vested shares from a 17,250-unit award, all originally issued on August 4, 2025 under NRG's Long Term Incentive Plan.

When were the RSU awards in Brad Bentley's NRG (NRG) filing granted and when did they vest?

Both RSU awards were granted on August 4, 2025 under NRG's Long Term Incentive Plan. Portions of those awards, totaling 3,475 and 8,625 shares respectively, vested one year later on August 4, 2026, triggering the reported tax-withholding share surrenders transactions.

What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in NRG (NRG) Brad Bentley's report?

Dividend equivalent rights are awards that mirror dividends on deferred stock or RSU holdings. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock and may only be settled in NRG common stock, with 384 rights referenced in the disclosure.

Were Brad Bentley's NRG (NRG) share transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The disclosure does not indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The specific checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 arrangements is not marked, and the footnotes describe routine RSU vesting, tax withholding and dividend equivalent rights rather than pre-arranged trading instructions.

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^*

Bentley Brad

(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, Pres NRG Consumer

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		112	A	$0.0000(1)	32,762	D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	08/04/2026		F		1,570(2)	D	$0.0000	31,192	D
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	08/04/2026		F		3,401(3)	D	$0.0000	27,791	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 384 dividend equivalent rights.

2. On August 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 10,436 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG's common stock, par value $.01. On August 4, 2026, 3,475 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of common stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,570 shares of common stock to satisfy the grantee's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of RSUs, 42 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 342 DERs in the aggregate.

3. On August 4, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 17,250 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG's common stock, par value $.01. On August 4, 2026, 8,625 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of common stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 3,401 shares of common stock to satisfy the grantee's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of RSUs, 106 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 236 DERs in the aggregate.

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