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Talen Energy Corp (TLN) SVP’s 2023 RSUs and PSUs vest; shares used for taxes

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Talen Energy Corp SVP & Chief Accounting Officer Anthony J. Plagens reported equity award vesting and related share movements. On May 22, 2026, he exercised or settled awards covering 14,170 shares of common stock tied to 2023 RSU and PSU grants under the company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

The 2023 Restricted Stock Units and performance-based RSUs vested on May 17, 2026, three years after the vesting start date, with 60% of the after-tax value settled in cash. In an exempt transaction, 2,231 shares of common stock were remitted back to the company to cover tax withholding obligations, rather than sold on the open market.

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Insider Plagens Anthony J
Role SVP & Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise 2023 Restricted Stock Units 5,668 $0.00 --
Exercise 2023 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 8,502 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,267 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 3,401 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,231 $324.21 $723K
Holdings After Transaction: 2023 Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); 2023 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 5,704 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") was issued under the Talen Energy Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, par value $0.001 ("common stock") of Talen Energy Corporation (the "Company") or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Committee") pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The reporting person's RSUs were granted on August 1, 2023 and the final installment of the reporting person's RSUs vested on May 17, 2026, the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, with 60% of the after-tax value of such RSUs settled in cash. Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") was issued under the Plan and represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by the Committee pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The number of PSUs that vest can range from 0% to 200% of the target number of PSUs subject to the award. The number of shares in this row represents the actual level of performance (200%). The reporting person's PSUs were granted on August 1, 2023 and they vested on May 17, 2026, the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, with 60% of the after-tax value of such PSUs settled in cash. In an exempt disposition to the Company under Rule 16b-3(e), the reporting person remitted shares to the Company in connection with the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of the RSUs and PSUs.
Shares from vested PSUs 8,502 shares Performance-based RSUs settled into common stock at 200% of target
Shares from vested RSUs 5,668 shares 2023 Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock
Total shares from 2023 awards 14,170 shares Sum of vested 2023 RSUs and PSUs settled into common stock
Shares remitted for taxes 2,231 shares Exempt disposition to company for tax withholding under Rule 16b-3(e)
Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction F-code disposition related to RSU and PSU vesting
Derivative exercises/conversions 2 derivative transactions RSU and PSU awards exercised or converted into common stock
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") was issued under the Talen Energy Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan"
performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") financial
"Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") was issued under the Plan and represents a contingent right"
2023 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") was issued under the Talen Energy Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan")"
Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory
"In an exempt disposition to the Company under Rule 16b-3(e), the reporting person remitted shares"
after-tax value financial
"with 60% of the after-tax value of such RSUs settled in cash"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Plagens Anthony J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2929 ALLEN PKWY, SUITE 2200

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77019

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Talen Energy Corp [ TLN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP & Chief Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/22/2026M2,267A(1)5,704D
Common Stock05/22/2026M3,401A(2)9,105D
Common Stock05/22/2026F(3)2,231D$324.216,874D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
2023 Restricted Stock Units(1)05/22/2026M5,668 (1) (1)Common Stock5,668$00D
2023 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(2)05/22/2026M8,502 (2) (2)Common Stock8,502$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") was issued under the Talen Energy Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, par value $0.001 ("common stock") of Talen Energy Corporation (the "Company") or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Committee") pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The reporting person's RSUs were granted on August 1, 2023 and the final installment of the reporting person's RSUs vested on May 17, 2026, the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, with 60% of the after-tax value of such RSUs settled in cash.
2. Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PSU") was issued under the Plan and represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by the Committee pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The number of PSUs that vest can range from 0% to 200% of the target number of PSUs subject to the award. The number of shares in this row represents the actual level of performance (200%). The reporting person's PSUs were granted on August 1, 2023 and they vested on May 17, 2026, the third anniversary of the vesting commencement date, with 60% of the after-tax value of such PSUs settled in cash.
3. In an exempt disposition to the Company under Rule 16b-3(e), the reporting person remitted shares to the Company in connection with the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of the RSUs and PSUs.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Daniel J. Kelly, attorney-in-fact05/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Talen Energy (TLN) report for Anthony J. Plagens?

Talen Energy reported that Anthony J. Plagens had 2023 RSU and PSU awards vest and convert into 14,170 shares of common stock. He also remitted 2,231 shares back to the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to this vesting, in an exempt internal transaction.

Were Anthony J. Plagens’ Talen (TLN) share movements open-market sales or routine tax withholding?

The filing shows no open-market buying or selling by Anthony J. Plagens. Instead, 2,231 shares of common stock were remitted to Talen Energy in an exempt disposition under Rule 16b-3(e) solely to cover tax withholding from vested RSU and PSU awards.

How many Talen (TLN) shares came from vested RSUs and PSUs for Anthony J. Plagens?

Vesting of 2023 awards resulted in 8,502 performance-based RSUs and 5,668 RSUs settling into common stock, totaling 14,170 shares. These awards were granted on August 1, 2023 and vested on May 17, 2026, three years after the vesting commencement date.

What are the key terms of Talen Energy’s 2023 equity awards to Anthony J. Plagens?

Each RSU or PSU represents a contingent right to receive one Talen common share or its cash equivalent under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. For PSUs, actual vesting can range from 0% to 200% of target. The filing shows performance at 200% of the target level.

How were Anthony J. Plagens’ performance-based RSUs at Talen (TLN) settled?

Performance-based RSUs granted in 2023 vested on May 17, 2026 at 200% of target, yielding 8,502 units converting into common stock or cash. According to the filing, 60% of the after-tax value of these PSUs was settled in cash, with the remainder delivered in shares.