Form 4: NRG Director Accrues 109 Shares via Dividends

NRG Energy, Inc. Director Matthew Carter Jr. reported the acquisition of 109 shares of common stock through dividend equivalent rights.

Summary

• Matthew Carter Jr., a Director of NRG Energy, Inc., reported an acquisition of common stock.
• The transaction date for the acquisition was August 1, 2025.
• 109 shares of common stock were acquired at a price of $0.0000 per share.
• These shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on the reporting person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units.
• The dividend equivalent rights 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.
• The total dividend equivalent rights include 5,014 rights.
• Following this transaction, Matthew Carter Jr. beneficially owns 41,676 shares of NRG common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive as it indicates a director's increased stake and alignment with shareholders, albeit through a non-cash compensation mechanism.

Positives

• Director Matthew Carter Jr. increased his beneficial ownership in NRG Energy, Inc. by 109 shares, demonstrating continued alignment with shareholder interests.
• The acquisition of shares through dividend equivalent rights indicates a mechanism for long-term incentive and retention for the director.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Related Party Transactions

• The filing details the acquisition of 109 shares by Matthew Carter Jr., a Director of NRG Energy, Inc., through dividend equivalent rights, which is a transaction between a related party (director) and the company.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Increased alignment of a director's interests with shareholders due to increased beneficial ownership.

Key Dates

Keywords

NRG Energy, NRG, Form 4, Insider Trading, Director Stock Acquisition, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Common Stock, Matthew Carter Jr., SEC Filing