Energy Vault director granted 22K stock units

Paulson Larry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paulson Larry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Energy Vault Holdings director Larry Paulson reported a new equity award. He received 22,026 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock at no cash cost, as the grant is compensation rather than a market purchase.

The RSUs vest on June 1, 2027, subject to his continued service on the board. Following this grant, Paulson holds 523,794 shares of common stock directly. Separately, a family trust associated with him holds 609,256 shares; he is a trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 22,026 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Paulson Larry

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	22,026	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 523,794 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 609,256 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reflects an award of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The RSUs vest (subject to the reporting person's continued service on the Board) on June 1, 2027.
2. F2. The shares are owned directly by the Larry M and Gretchen V Paulson Family Trust dated September 4, 2019 and any amendments thereto (the "Trust"). Mr. Paulson is a trustee of the Trust. Mr. Paulson disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

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What insider transaction did NRGV director Larry Paulson report on this Form 4?

Larry Paulson reported receiving 22,026 restricted stock units in Energy Vault Holdings common stock as a compensation award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share, with no cash paid per share at grant.

When do Larry Paulson’s newly granted NRGV RSUs vest?

The 22,026 restricted stock units vest on June 1, 2027, if Larry Paulson continues serving on Energy Vault Holdings’ board. Vesting means the RSUs convert into common shares that he can then hold or eventually sell.

How many Energy Vault (NRGV) shares does Larry Paulson hold directly after this award?

After the RSU grant, Larry Paulson directly holds 523,794 shares of Energy Vault Holdings common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership only and excludes shares held through related entities like the family trust.

What is the role of the Paulson family trust in NRGV share ownership?

A family trust associated with Larry Paulson holds 609,256 Energy Vault Holdings shares. Paulson is a trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest he has in the trust’s holdings.

Did Larry Paulson buy or sell NRGV shares on the open market in this filing?

The filing shows a grant of 22,026 RSUs as compensation and a separate entry reflecting indirect holdings through a family trust. It does not report any open-market purchases or sales of Energy Vault Holdings common stock.

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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^*

Paulson Larry

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4165 EAST THOUSAND OAKS BLVD, SUITE 100

(Street)

WESTLAKE VILLAGE CALIFORNIA 91362

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. [ NRGV ]

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)
05/29/2026

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	05/29/2026		A		22,026(1)	A	$0	523,794	D
Common Stock								609,256	I	See Footnote(2)

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. Reflects an award of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The RSUs vest (subject to the reporting person's continued service on the Board) on June 1, 2027.

2. The shares are owned directly by the Larry M and Gretchen V Paulson Family Trust dated September 4, 2019 and any amendments thereto (the "Trust"). Mr. Paulson is a trustee of the Trust. Mr. Paulson disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Remarks:

	/s/ Amy Blakeway, Chief Legal Officer	06/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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