ZLOTNIK MARCIE 4

What Happened
Marcie Zlotnik, a member of NRG Energy, Inc.'s Board of Directors, received an award of 1,422 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on June 1, 2026. The Form 4 reports the grant at a price of $0.00 (compensatory award), so the reported cash value at grant is $0. These DSUs are units whose value is equivalent to one share of NRG common stock each and will be converted into shares upon her termination of board service.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-01; Form 4 filed: 2026-06-03 (appears timely).
• Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A). Reported quantity: 1,422 DSUs at $0.00 per unit.
• Footnote F1: Each DSU equals one share of NRG common stock; conversion to actual shares occurs when the director leaves the Board.
• Footnote F2: The grant includes 239 Dividend Equivalent Rights (additional units credited to reflect dividends).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the filing.

Context
Deferred Stock Units are a form of director compensation that vests or converts into company shares at a future date (here, upon termination of board service). This type of award is compensatory and should not be interpreted as an open-market purchase or sale. There is no indication of a late filing in this report.