NRG Energy EVP Brad Bentley Receives 102 Dividend Equivalent Shares

Executive Summary

On November 4, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. ($NRG) submitted a Form 4 detailing an equity award acquisition by Brad Bentley, Executive Vice President and President of NRG Consumer. On November 2, 2026, Mr. Bentley acquired 102 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share pursuant to an award of dividend equivalent rights.

Transaction Overview

• Insider: Brad Bentley
• Role: Exec VP, Pres NRG Consumer
• Security: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
• Shares Acquired: 102
• Price per Share: $0.00
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 27,895 direct shares

Footnote & Context

According to Footnote 1 of the filing, the 102 shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on the reporting person's deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units. These rights become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units to which they relate and settle strictly in NRG common stock. The total reported holding also reflects a minor rounding adjustment of 2 shares and includes a total of 340 dividend equivalent rights.

Market & Governance Impact

This transaction carries Low trading significance. It represents routine, plan-governed equity compensation resulting from standard dividend accrual on outstanding unit awards rather than a discretionary open-market trade.