# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001013871
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-010079
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 9907
**Document Hash:** 4c022512e97e374fda9faec427333997
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-010079.hdr.sgml**: 20260204

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-010079

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260203

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260204

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260204

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NRG ENERGY, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001013871
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 411724239
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-15891
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26596230

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 910 LOUISIANA STREET
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 713-537-3000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 910 LOUISIANA STREET
- **CITY:** HOUSTON
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77002

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NRG ENERGY INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960509

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026

**NRG ENERGY, INC.**

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware**<br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | **001-15891**<br> (Commission File Number) | **41-1724239**<br> (IRS Employer Identification No.) |

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1301 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas 77010

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

**(713) 537-3000**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**N/A**

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

◻ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) <br>

◻ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) <br>

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) <br>

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which <br> registered** |
| Common stock, par value $0.01 | NRG | New York Stock Exchange |
| Common stock, par value $0.01 | NRG | NYSE Texas |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

**Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers**

On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of NRG Energy, Inc. (the "Company"), pursuant to the recommendation of the Company's Governance and Nominating Committee, appointed Sanjay Kapoor to serve as an independent director, effective immediately, until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. Kapoor was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Kapoor and any other person, other than the Company, pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. Mr. Kapoor has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Kapoor, age 65, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes and defense platforms, from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Kapoor spent more than two decades with industry-leading defense and aviation companies Raytheon (2004-2013) and United Technologies (1990-2004), holding senior management positions overseeing significant aerospace and defense-related programs. Mr. Kapoor currently serves on the boards of Crane Company, an NYSE-listed industrial products company, and SAAB, Inc., a private defense and security services company. Mr. Kapoor graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology with a B.A. and the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A.

Effective as of February 3, 2026, Mr. Kapoor will participate in the Company's director compensation program, as described in the Company's 2025 Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2025, under the caption "Director Compensation."

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD**

On February 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters described in Item 5.02 hereof. A copy of the news release is attached hereto and filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

Exhibits

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| **Exhibit <br> Number** | **Document** |
| [99.1](tm264874d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Press Release, dated February 4, 2026](tm264874d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |

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**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG Energy, Inc. |
|  | (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
|  | By: | /s/ Christine A. Zoino |
|  |  | Christine A. Zoino |
|  |  | Corporate Secretary |
| Dated: February 4, 2026 |  |  |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| ![](tm264874d1_ex99-1img001.gif) | **PRESS RELEASE** |

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**NRG Energy Announces Appointment of New Independent Director**

*Accomplished Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense Industry Veteran Adds Global Operations and Financial Expertise to NRG Board of Directors*

 

HOUSTON—February 04, 2026— NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that Sanjay Kapoor has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2026. Mr. Kapoor also will serve on the Board's Audit Committee.

"Sanjay brings decades of financial insight and seasoned leadership to our Board, and we are pleased to have him join NRG," said Larry Coben, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "His demonstrated judgement and extensive experience overseeing complex public companies will further strengthen our Board's oversight and help advance long-term value for our shareholders and customers."

His appointment brings NRG's Board to 11 members and further strengthens its collective expertise across industrial, financial, and operational leadership.

**About the New Director**

*Sanjay Kapoor*

 

With more than 30 years of experience in senior financial and operational roles, Mr. Kapoor has built a career shaped by rigorous oversight and leadership across highly regulated and technically complex industries.

Mr. Kapoor, age 65, is the retired (2019) Executive Vice President and CFO of Spirit AeroSystems. Prior to Spirit AeroSystems, Mr. Kapoor held leadership positions at industry-leading defense and aviation sector companies Raytheon (2004 – 2013) and United Technologies (1990 – 2004). At Raytheon, he led the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems, including the Patriot and Hawk programs. During his final three years at Raytheon, he oversaw all business execution activities, doubling revenue over the period. Earlier, he served as the Division's Chief Financial Officer, providing leadership to more than 650 finance professionals across the United States, Germany, Australia, and the Middle East.

Mr. Kapoor also has significant board experience, including Crane Company (NYSE:CR; 2023 – present), SAAB, Inc. (2021 – present), and Black & Veatch (2018 – 2025), where he has contributed to governance and oversight in industrial and technology-driven markets. He holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the Indian Institute of Technology.

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| ![](tm264874d1_ex99-1img001.gif) | **PRESS RELEASE** |

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**About NRG**

NRG is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. The company operates a customer-first platform supported by a diversified supply strategy and the safe, reliable operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation. NRG plays a meaningful role in dependable and competitive energy markets and our innovative team is creating the flexible and affordable solutions that households and large businesses need today and in the future. Visit <u>nrg.com</u> for more information, and connect with us on <u>Facebook</u>, <u>Instagram</u>, <u>LinkedIn</u>, and <u>X</u>.

**Media** 

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**Investors** 

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