# EDGAR Filing Document

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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000352541-26-000025

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ALLIANT ENERGY CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000352541
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 391380265
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEF 14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-09894
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26814908

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4902 NORTH BILTMORE LANE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1000
- **CITY:** MADISON
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53718-2148
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 608-458-3311

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4902 NORTH BILTMORE LANE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1000
- **CITY:** MADISON
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53718-2148

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERSTATE ENERGY CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19980427

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** WPL HOLDINGS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)** 

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

**(Amendment No. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;)** 

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**NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREOWNERS OF ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION**

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| **DATE:** | **May 20, 2026** |
| **TIME:** | **8:00 a.m. CDT** |

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*www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026*

**VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY — NO PHYSICAL LOCATION**

**The virtual Annual Meeting may be accessed at *www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026*, where you will be able to listen to the meeting live, submit questions and vote online.**

**AGENDA:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elect four directors nominated by our Board of Directors to serve on our Board of Directors, for terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareowners

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attend to any other business properly presented at this meeting

**RECORD DATE:** March 16, 2026

Shareowners of record of our common stock as of the close of business on March 16, 2026 will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.

**PROXY VOTING: YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Whether or not you plan to participate in the Annual Meeting, please vote promptly.** 

You may vote your shares online or by telephone. Instructions for voting are on the enclosed proxy card. If you prefer, you may sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope.

**PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL MEETING:**

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners will be held exclusively online via live webcast. Shareowners of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2026, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting by visiting ***www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026***. To participate in the online Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card. The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. CDT. Online check-in will begin at 7:45 a.m. CDT. Please allow ample time for the online check-in procedures.

**ANNUAL REPORT:**

A copy of our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended **December 31, 2025** was included with these proxy materials.

**Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareowner Meeting to be held on May 20, 2026. The Alliant Energy Corporation Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners and the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are available at** *www.alliantenergy.com/eproxy.*

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Omar N. Chaudhary

Corporate Secretary

Dated, mailed and made available online on or before March 31, 2026.

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules, a notice containing instructions on how to access this proxy statement and our annual report online was mailed, starting on or about March 31, 2026, and we provided access to our materials online before that date to certain holders of our common stock on the close of business on the record date.

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

<br>**Table of Contents** <br>

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| Proxy Summary |  |
| Proposal One — Election of Directors | &nbsp;&nbsp;[1](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_22) |
| Corporate Governance | &nbsp;&nbsp;[8](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_25) |
| Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors | &nbsp;&nbsp;[12](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_28) |
| 2025 Director Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;[17](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_31) |
| Ownership of Voting Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp;[19](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_34) |
| Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports | 20 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | &nbsp;&nbsp;[21](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_37) |
| Compensation Committee Report | &nbsp;&nbsp;[34](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_40) |
| Summary Compensation Table | &nbsp;&nbsp;[35](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_43) |
| 2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards | &nbsp;&nbsp;[38](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_46) |
| 2025 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End | &nbsp;&nbsp;[40](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_49) |
| 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested | &nbsp;&nbsp;[42](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_52) |
| 2025 Pension Benefits | &nbsp;&nbsp;[43](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_55) |
| 2025 Non-qualified Deferred Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;[45](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_58) |
| 2025 Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | &nbsp;&nbsp;[47](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_61) |
| Pay Versus Performance | &nbsp;&nbsp;[5](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_64)1 |
| Proposal Two — Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers | 54 |
| Report of the Audit Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;[55](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_70) |
| Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | &nbsp;&nbsp;[56](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_73) |
| Proposal Three — Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's Independent<br>Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026 | [57](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_76) |
| Information About the Annual Meeting and Voting | [58](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_82) |

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**PROXY SUMMARY**

<br>**Proxy Summary**<br>

This summary highlights information contained in this Proxy Statement. It is only a summary. Please read the entire Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report before you vote.

**2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners**

**Date and Time: May 20, 2026** at 8:00 a.m. CDT

**Record Date:** March 16, 2026

**Place: *www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026***

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| **Voting Matters** | **Voting Matters** | **Board Recommendation** | **Page** |
| 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Election of Four Director Nominees | FOR all Director Nominees | <u>[1](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_22)</u> |
| 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation | FOR | <u>[54](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_67)</u> |
| 3. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ratification of Appointment of<br>Deloitte & Touche LLP as<br>Independent Registered Public Accountants for 2026 | FOR | <u>[57](#i7573ae93082d4502857447cc0de43538_76)</u> |

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**Vote your proxy today in one of the following methods:**

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| **www.proxyvote.com** | **(800) 690-6903** | Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the<br>postage-paid envelope provided.<br>Your proxy card must be received<br>by May 19, 2026.<br>401(k) participants' cards must be received by May 17, 2026. |
| Vote your proxy online<br>until 10:59 p.m. CDT on<br>May 19, 2026.<br>401(k) participants' votes must be received by May 17, 2026. | Vote your proxy using a touch-tone telephone until 10:59 p.m.<br>CDT on May 19, 2026.<br>401(k) participants' votes must be received by May 17, 2026. | Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the<br>postage-paid envelope provided.<br>Your proxy card must be received<br>by May 19, 2026.<br>401(k) participants' cards must be received by May 17, 2026. |

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If you vote your proxy online or by telephone, you do NOT need to mail back your proxy card.

**See pages 58-61 for directions on voting your proxy and to see how your votes are counted.**

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**ELECTION OF DIRECTORS**

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**ALLIANT ENERGY \| 2026 Proxy Statement \| 1**

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**ELECTION OF DIRECTORS**

<br>**Proposal One—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS**<br>

At our annual meeting of shareowners (Annual Meeting), four directors will be elected. The nominees are:

Patrick Allen Manu Asthana <br> Ignacio Cortina Michael Garcia

Each nominee currently serves on our Board of Directors. If elected as directors, each of Mr. Allen, Mr. Asthana, Mr. Cortina and Mr. Garcia will serve until our Annual Meeting of Shareowners in 2029 or until his successor has been duly qualified and elected.

The nominees were selected by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating nominees for director and director candidates. The Nominating and Governance Committee seeks to maintain a balanced and highly qualified Board by considering a range of perspectives, industry experience, leadership capabilities, functional expertise, and background that align with the Company's strategic needs. We recognize that a variety of viewpoints, informed by different professional and personal experiences, strengthens governance, enhances decision-making and supports long term value creation. The following charts reflect the skills and qualifications and demographic information that the Board views as important when evaluating director nominees. Each director nominee also contributes other important skills, expertise, experience and personal attributes to the Board that are not reflected in the chart below.

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**ELECTION OF DIRECTORS**

The balance of tenure of our directors promotes experience and stability while also allowing for a broader understanding of the issues that can affect our business. Since 2023, we have added four new independent directors to our Board. Our more tenured directors provide deep historical perspective of our Company and our industry and provide leadership to the Board. Our newer directors provide fresh perspectives and benefit from the knowledge and experience of our more tenured directors. This optimal combination of experience, subject matter expertise and fresh perspectives ensures that our Board is able to provide oversight and guidance that is innovative, balanced and aligned with the Company's purpose and strategy.

Our Bylaws set a mandatory retirement age for directors to encourage Board refreshment, providing that a Director may not stand for election at an Annual Meeting of Shareowners after reaching age 70. The Bylaws do not provide any exceptions nor the ability to waive the mandatory retirement age.

In fulfilling its responsibility to identify qualified candidates for membership on the Board of Directors, the Nominating and Governance Committee considers, among other factors, the following attributes of all nominees:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highest personal and professional ethics, integrity and values

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highly accomplished in his or her respective field, with superior credentials and recognition and broad experience at the administrative and/or policy-making level in business, government, education, technology or public interest

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to exercise sound business judgment

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independence from any particular constituency and/or ability to represent all of our shareowners and commitment to enhance long-term shareowner value

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Relevant expertise and experience and the ability to offer advice and guidance to our Chief Executive Officer based on that expertise and experience

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sufficient time available to devote to activities of the Board of Directors and to enhance his or her knowledge of our business

The Nominating and Governance Committee regularly evaluates the composition of the Board in light of the Company's strategy and the types of risks and opportunities associated with the strategy. The committee seeks to nominate directors that provide a mix of experience, knowledge and abilities in aggregate that enable the Board to fulfill its responsibilities.

Biographies of the director nominees and continuing directors follow. The biographies list the key qualifications, skills and experience of each director nominee and continuing director that led to the Board's conclusion that the person should serve. Each nominee and continuing director's age is as of March 31, 2026.

Directors will be elected by a majority of the votes cast at the meeting assuming a quorum is present. Any shares not voted at the meeting, including abstentions and broker non-votes, will not be counted as votes cast. The proxies solicited may be voted for a substitute nominee or nominees if any of the nominees is unable to serve, or for good reason will not serve, a contingency the Board of Directors does not currently anticipate.

Alliant Energy Corporation (Alliant Energy) is a public utility holding company whose wholly-owned regulated utility subsidiaries are Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL).

Additional information regarding the selection process for members of the Board of Directors can be found starting on page 15.

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**ELECTION OF DIRECTORS**

**NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR**

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| ![allen.jpg](lnt-20260330_g8.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: As independent Board Chair, Mr. Allen brings to our Board extensive experience in financial, strategic, and risk management leadership. Mr. Allen served as Chief Financial Officer at Collins Aerospace from 2018 until his retirement in 2020. He served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Rockwell Collins, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, leading the company's finance activities, including financial planning, accounting, treasury, audit, and tax from 2005 to 2018. Mr. Allen previously served in various financial officer positions at Rockwell Collins and its subsidiaries since 2001. Before joining Rockwell Collins, he served in various roles at Rockwell International, including Vice President and Treasurer, Vice President of Financial Planning, and Assistant Controller. Prior to that, he worked as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche and has passed the certified public accountancy examination. Mr. Allen has served on the Board of Tennant Company, a manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment, since 2026, and he served on the Board of Triumph Group, Inc., an aerospace company, from 2023 to 2025. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Patrick Allen**<br>Age: 61<br>Director since: 2011<br>Nominated for a term expiring in 2029<br>Independent Board Chair<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Executive (Chair) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: As independent Board Chair, Mr. Allen brings to our Board extensive experience in financial, strategic, and risk management leadership. Mr. Allen served as Chief Financial Officer at Collins Aerospace from 2018 until his retirement in 2020. He served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Rockwell Collins, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, leading the company's finance activities, including financial planning, accounting, treasury, audit, and tax from 2005 to 2018. Mr. Allen previously served in various financial officer positions at Rockwell Collins and its subsidiaries since 2001. Before joining Rockwell Collins, he served in various roles at Rockwell International, including Vice President and Treasurer, Vice President of Financial Planning, and Assistant Controller. Prior to that, he worked as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche and has passed the certified public accountancy examination. Mr. Allen has served on the Board of Tennant Company, a manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment, since 2026, and he served on the Board of Triumph Group, Inc., an aerospace company, from 2023 to 2025. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![Manu Asthana BW crop.jpg](lnt-20260330_g9.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Asthana has extensive background in the energy industry with nearly three decades of leadership experience, bringing deep expertise in electric and gas markets, grid operations, power generation and trading, risk management, retail energy, customer solutions and enterprise strategy. Mr. Asthana was President and Chief Executive Officer of PJM Interconnection from January 2020 to December 2025. PJM Interconnection oversees the largest power grid in North America and one of the largest electricity markets in the world. Prior to that, he held roles of increasing importance with accountabilities related to financial performance, risk, and operations at public and private utility companies. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Manu Asthana**<br>Age: 52<br>Director since: 2026<br>Nominated for a term expiring in 2029<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Audit<br>• Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Asthana has extensive background in the energy industry with nearly three decades of leadership experience, bringing deep expertise in electric and gas markets, grid operations, power generation and trading, risk management, retail energy, customer solutions and enterprise strategy. Mr. Asthana was President and Chief Executive Officer of PJM Interconnection from January 2020 to December 2025. PJM Interconnection oversees the largest power grid in North America and one of the largest electricity markets in the world. Prior to that, he held roles of increasing importance with accountabilities related to financial performance, risk, and operations at public and private utility companies. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![cortina.jpg](lnt-20260330_g10.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Cortina brings to the Board extensive experience in public policy, compliance, corporate governance, environmental and legal matters. Mr. Cortina has been Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, since November 2024. From February 2023 until November 2024, Mr. Cortina served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. He previously served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 2016 to 2023. He has held various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Oshkosh Corporation in 2003. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; environmental and safety. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Ignacio Cortina**<br>Age: 54<br>Director since: 2023<br>Nominated for a term expiring in 2029<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Compensation<br>• Nominating and Governance | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Cortina brings to the Board extensive experience in public policy, compliance, corporate governance, environmental and legal matters. Mr. Cortina has been Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, since November 2024. From February 2023 until November 2024, Mr. Cortina served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. He previously served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from 2016 to 2023. He has held various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Oshkosh Corporation in 2003. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; environmental and safety. |

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| ![garcia.jpg](lnt-20260330_g11.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Garcia brings to our Board extensive operational leadership in heavy industrial industries. Mr. Garcia was the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Algoma Steel Group Inc., from June 2022 until his retirement in December 2025. Mr. Garcia was President of the Pulp and Paper Division of Domtar Corporation from April 2014 to January 2021. Prior to joining Domtar, Mr. Garcia was the Chief Executive Officer at EVRAZ Highveld Steel & Vanadium Co., in South Africa. Mr. Garcia has more than 25 years of international management experience in paper, steel, and aluminum manufacturing and marketing. Mr. Garcia has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of Canfor Corporation, an integrated forest products company with shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| **Michael Garcia**<br>Age: 61<br>Director since: 2020<br>Nominated for a term expiring in 2029<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Executive<br>• Nominating and Governance<br>• Operations (Chair) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Garcia brings to our Board extensive operational leadership in heavy industrial industries. Mr. Garcia was the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Algoma Steel Group Inc., from June 2022 until his retirement in December 2025. Mr. Garcia was President of the Pulp and Paper Division of Domtar Corporation from April 2014 to January 2021. Prior to joining Domtar, Mr. Garcia was the Chief Executive Officer at EVRAZ Highveld Steel & Vanadium Co., in South Africa. Mr. Garcia has more than 25 years of international management experience in paper, steel, and aluminum manufacturing and marketing. Mr. Garcia has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of Canfor Corporation, an integrated forest products company with shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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**CONTINUING DIRECTORS**

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| ![barton.jpg](lnt-20260330_g12.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Barton brings extensive knowledge of the utility industry to the Board. Ms. Barton has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Energy since January 2024. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of IPL and WPL since February 2023. She previously was President and Chief Operating Officer of Alliant Energy from February 2023 to January 2024. Prior to joining Alliant Energy, Ms. Barton served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) from January 2021 to November 2022, Executive Vice President — Utilities of AEP from January 2020 to December 2020, and Executive Vice President — Transmission of AEP from 2011 to 2019. Ms. Barton has served on the Board of Directors of Commercial Metals Company, a manufacturer, recycler and marketer of steel and metal products, since 2020. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Lisa Barton**<br>Age: 60<br>Director since: 2024<br>Term expires in: 2027<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Equity Awards | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Barton brings extensive knowledge of the utility industry to the Board. Ms. Barton has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Energy since January 2024. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of IPL and WPL since February 2023. She previously was President and Chief Operating Officer of Alliant Energy from February 2023 to January 2024. Prior to joining Alliant Energy, Ms. Barton served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) from January 2021 to November 2022, Executive Vice President — Utilities of AEP from January 2020 to December 2020, and Executive Vice President — Transmission of AEP from 2011 to 2019. Ms. Barton has served on the Board of Directors of Commercial Metals Company, a manufacturer, recycler and marketer of steel and metal products, since 2020. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![cox.jpg](lnt-20260330_g13.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Cox brings to our Board more than three decades of experience in the energy sector leading strategic planning, P&L management, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain and other functional roles for global organizations. Ms. Cox served as Executive President of Operations at John Wood Group PLC (Wood), a global leader in consulting and engineering in energy and materials markets, from October 2020 through July 2022. She also served as Wood's Chief Executive Officer of Asset Solutions for the Americas from October 2019 to October 2020. Prior to joining Wood, Ms. Cox held multiple executive leadership roles with Schlumberger Limited (SLB), a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet, spanning a 28-year career, including President, North America Land Drilling; Vice President, Human Resources; President, North America; President, Asia; and leadership positions overseeing IT, Human Resources, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Ms. Cox is the founder of Blue Sky Ambition, an executive coaching and leadership training company in 2024. Ms. Cox has served on the Board of Directors of Technip Energies, N.V., an engineering and technology company for the energy transition with shares listed on Euronext Paris, since 2023.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| **Stephanie Cox**<br>Age: 57<br>Director since: 2023<br>Term expires in: 2027<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Compensation (Chair)<br>• Executive<br>• Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Cox brings to our Board more than three decades of experience in the energy sector leading strategic planning, P&L management, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain and other functional roles for global organizations. Ms. Cox served as Executive President of Operations at John Wood Group PLC (Wood), a global leader in consulting and engineering in energy and materials markets, from October 2020 through July 2022. She also served as Wood's Chief Executive Officer of Asset Solutions for the Americas from October 2019 to October 2020. Prior to joining Wood, Ms. Cox held multiple executive leadership roles with Schlumberger Limited (SLB), a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet, spanning a 28-year career, including President, North America Land Drilling; Vice President, Human Resources; President, North America; President, Asia; and leadership positions overseeing IT, Human Resources, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Ms. Cox is the founder of Blue Sky Ambition, an executive coaching and leadership training company in 2024. Ms. Cox has served on the Board of Directors of Technip Energies, N.V., an engineering and technology company for the energy transition with shares listed on Euronext Paris, since 2023.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![falotico.jpg](lnt-20260330_g14.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Falotico brings to our Board more than three decades of experience across a diverse set of areas including business leadership, corporate governance, strategic planning, regulatory banking, marketing and sales, enterprise risk management, global operations and business transformations. Ms. Falotico served as President of Lincoln Motor Company from March 2018 until she retired in December 2022. She also served as Ford Motor Company's Chief Marketing Officer from March 2018 until January 2021 and was a Group Vice President of Ford Motor Company since 2016. Ms. Falotico was named an Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Credit Company, a leading global automotive financial services provider, in 2012. In 2016 she was named Chief Operating Officer and moved rapidly into the role of Chair and CEO, serving as CEO until 2018 and Chair until 2019. She served as a Director of Ford Motor Credit Company until 2022. Ms. Falotico has served on the Boards of Lineage, Inc., a global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT since 2024, and Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a worldwide broad-line manufacturer of welding, cutting and brazing products since 2025.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| **Joy Falotico**<br>Age: 58<br>Director since: 2021<br>Term expires in: 2028<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Audit (Chair)<br>• Executive<br>• Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Falotico brings to our Board more than three decades of experience across a diverse set of areas including business leadership, corporate governance, strategic planning, regulatory banking, marketing and sales, enterprise risk management, global operations and business transformations. Ms. Falotico served as President of Lincoln Motor Company from March 2018 until she retired in December 2022. She also served as Ford Motor Company's Chief Marketing Officer from March 2018 until January 2021 and was a Group Vice President of Ford Motor Company since 2016. Ms. Falotico was named an Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Credit Company, a leading global automotive financial services provider, in 2012. In 2016 she was named Chief Operating Officer and moved rapidly into the role of Chair and CEO, serving as CEO until 2018 and Chair until 2019. She served as a Director of Ford Motor Credit Company until 2022. Ms. Falotico has served on the Boards of Lineage, Inc., a global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT since 2024, and Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a worldwide broad-line manufacturer of welding, cutting and brazing products since 2025.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![newport.jpg](lnt-20260330_g15.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Newport brings to our Board broad experience and leadership in finance and operations of a manufacturing company. He served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of AK Steel Holding Corporation from January 2016 until March 2020, when he retired in connection with the acquisition of AK Steel by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Newport served at AK Steel Holding Corporation as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2015, as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2014, and as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Newport served in a variety of other leadership positions since joining AK Steel in 1985, including Vice President-Business Planning and Development, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Assistant Treasurer, Investor Relations, Manager-Financial Planning and Analysis and Product Manager. Mr. Newport has served on the Board of American Financial Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, since 2024.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |
| **Roger Newport**<br>Age: 61<br>Director since: 2018<br>Term expires in: 2027<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Compensation<br>• Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. Newport brings to our Board broad experience and leadership in finance and operations of a manufacturing company. He served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of AK Steel Holding Corporation from January 2016 until March 2020, when he retired in connection with the acquisition of AK Steel by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Newport served at AK Steel Holding Corporation as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2015, as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2014, and as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since May 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Newport served in a variety of other leadership positions since joining AK Steel in 1985, including Vice President-Business Planning and Development, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Assistant Treasurer, Investor Relations, Manager-Financial Planning and Analysis and Product Manager. Mr. Newport has served on the Board of American Financial Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, since 2024.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems; environmental and safety. |

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| ![otoole.jpg](lnt-20260330_g16.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. O'Toole brings to our Board his strong experience in revenue strategy, customer strategy, data-driven business and digital commerce. Since 2025, Mr. O'Toole has been Executive Director, Kellogg Executive Fellows Program and Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University. From 2023 to 2025, Mr. O'Toole was Associate Dean, Executive Programs and Clinical Professor at Kellogg. From 2020 to 2023, Mr. O'Toole was Associate Dean, Executive Education and Clinical Professor of Marketing at Kellogg. From 2018 to 2020, Mr. O'Toole was Executive Director, Program for Data Analytics at Kellogg and Clinical Professor of Marketing. He is the principal of O'Toole Associates, LLC, through which he serves as a Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Co., a global management consulting firm. Until his retirement in 2016, Mr. O'Toole was Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of United Airlines and President, MileagePlus of United Continental Holdings, Inc., a global air carrier. He joined United in 2010 as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President and held positions with United as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Loyalty and President, MileagePlus, Chief Operating Officer, MileagePlus, and Chief Marketing Officer. Before joining United, Mr. O'Toole held leadership roles for over 13 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, including as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Information Officer. He served on the Boards of Directors of LSC Communications, Inc., a print, print-related services and office products company, until 2021, and Extended Stay America Inc., a hotel owner and operator, until 2021. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; technology systems. |
| **Thomas O'Toole**<br>Age: 68<br>Director since: 2015<br>Term expires in: 2028<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Audit <br>*•* Nominating and Governance | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Mr. O'Toole brings to our Board his strong experience in revenue strategy, customer strategy, data-driven business and digital commerce. Since 2025, Mr. O'Toole has been Executive Director, Kellogg Executive Fellows Program and Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University. From 2023 to 2025, Mr. O'Toole was Associate Dean, Executive Programs and Clinical Professor at Kellogg. From 2020 to 2023, Mr. O'Toole was Associate Dean, Executive Education and Clinical Professor of Marketing at Kellogg. From 2018 to 2020, Mr. O'Toole was Executive Director, Program for Data Analytics at Kellogg and Clinical Professor of Marketing. He is the principal of O'Toole Associates, LLC, through which he serves as a Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Co., a global management consulting firm. Until his retirement in 2016, Mr. O'Toole was Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of United Airlines and President, MileagePlus of United Continental Holdings, Inc., a global air carrier. He joined United in 2010 as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President and held positions with United as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Loyalty and President, MileagePlus, Chief Operating Officer, MileagePlus, and Chief Marketing Officer. Before joining United, Mr. O'Toole held leadership roles for over 13 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, including as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Information Officer. He served on the Boards of Directors of LSC Communications, Inc., a print, print-related services and office products company, until 2021, and Extended Stay America Inc., a hotel owner and operator, until 2021. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; customer perspective; technology systems. |

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| ![raymond.jpg](lnt-20260330_g17.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Raymond brings extensive customer-focused marketing experience to our Board. Ms. Raymond has served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Kohl's, a leading retailer, since August 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for Kohl's marketing and customer service organizations, including the overall marketing strategy, brand and creative, media and personalization, credit and loyalty, customer insights and analytics, corporate communications, and philanthropic efforts. Prior to her current role, she was Executive Vice President Customer Engagement, Analytics & Insights from June 2020 to August 2022 and Senior Vice President, Media and Personalization from October 2017 to June 2020 at Kohl's. Prior to joining Kohl's, Ms. Raymond served in marketing, new business, and strategic planning leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where she had extensive experience with customer analytics and digital marketing, and Aspen Club Technologies. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; customer perspective; risk management; technology systems. |
| **Christie Raymond**<br>Age: 56<br>Director since: 2024<br>Term expires in: 2028<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Audit<br>• Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Raymond brings extensive customer-focused marketing experience to our Board. Ms. Raymond has served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Kohl's, a leading retailer, since August 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for Kohl's marketing and customer service organizations, including the overall marketing strategy, brand and creative, media and personalization, credit and loyalty, customer insights and analytics, corporate communications, and philanthropic efforts. Prior to her current role, she was Executive Vice President Customer Engagement, Analytics & Insights from June 2020 to August 2022 and Senior Vice President, Media and Personalization from October 2017 to June 2020 at Kohl's. Prior to joining Kohl's, Ms. Raymond served in marketing, new business, and strategic planning leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where she had extensive experience with customer analytics and digital marketing, and Aspen Club Technologies. <br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; customer perspective; risk management; technology systems. |

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| ![sanders.jpg](lnt-20260330_g18.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Sanders brings valuable leadership and insights as an experienced leader of our Board. Ms. Sanders has been the President of Carol P. Sanders Consulting LLC since 2015, a business consulting firm serving insurance and technology clients. She served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Sentry Insurance, a Mutual Company, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin from 2013 to 2015. Previously, she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company. Before that, Ms. Sanders served as Controller and Assistant Treasurer of Sentry Insurance. She has served on the Board of Directors of RenaissanceRE Holdings Ltd., a global provider of reinsurance and insurance since 2016, and served on the Board of First Business Financial Services, Inc., a Wisconsin-based bank holding company from 2016 to 2024.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems. |
| **Carol Sanders**<br>Age: 59<br>Director since: 2005<br>Term expires in: 2027<br>Committee memberships:<br>• Audit<br>• Executive<br>• Nominating and Governance (Chair) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*Summary*: Ms. Sanders brings valuable leadership and insights as an experienced leader of our Board. Ms. Sanders has been the President of Carol P. Sanders Consulting LLC since 2015, a business consulting firm serving insurance and technology clients. She served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Sentry Insurance, a Mutual Company, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin from 2013 to 2015. Previously, she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company. Before that, Ms. Sanders served as Controller and Assistant Treasurer of Sentry Insurance. She has served on the Board of Directors of RenaissanceRE Holdings Ltd., a global provider of reinsurance and insurance since 2016, and served on the Board of First Business Financial Services, Inc., a Wisconsin-based bank holding company from 2016 to 2024.<br>*Skills and Qualifications*: strategic leadership; financial acumen/literacy; operations; public policy and regulatory; human capital management; risk management; technology systems. |

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**CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

**CORPORATE GOVERNANCE** 

**Corporate Purpose and Values**

Our purpose at Alliant Energy is to serve customers and build strong communities. Our purpose, supported by our values, is the foundation of our culture, guides our actions, and describes how we accomplish our strategy.

![values.jpg](lnt-20260330_g19.jpg)

**Ethical and Legal Compliance Policy**

Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct that serves as our code of ethics. We created our Code of Conduct to define our standards for workplace behavior and to provide guidance on what to do in difficult situations and gray areas. These guidelines apply to all employees, at every level, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), as well as the members of our Board of Directors. The expectations laid out in the Code of Conduct are quite simple: make good choices and live our values. Our Code of Conduct is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. To comply with the disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K, we will post any new amendments, other than technical, administrative, or other non-substantive amendments, to, or waivers from our Code of Conduct granted to our CEO, CFO, or CAO on that website throughout the year.

In addition, we have an insider trading policy that applies to directors, officers, and employees. We also follow procedures that apply to purchases and sales of securities by the Company. We believe our insider trading policy and procedures are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and listing standards applicable to Alliant Energy. A link to a copy of our insider trading policy is included as Exhibit 19 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Corporate Governance Guidelines**

Our Board of Directors has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that outline how directors can represent investor interests and oversee how the Company fulfills its purpose. The Corporate Governance Guidelines, in conjunction with the Board committee charters, establish processes and procedures to help ensure effective and responsive governance by the Board. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines are posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab.

**Director Independence**

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that at least 75% of the members of the Board of Directors must be independent directors under the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq). The Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees must be composed only of independent directors.

The Board of Directors evaluates directors' independence under the applicable Nasdaq rules, including the categorical standards of independence provided by Nasdaq rules. The Board of Directors also considers certain other factors to determine a director's independence.

The Board of Directors adopted resolutions that affirm that each of Mr. Allen, Mr. Asthana, Mr. Cortina, Ms. Cox, Ms. Falotico, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Newport, Mr. O'Toole, Ms. Raymond, and Ms. Sanders, has no material relationship with the Company that would impair his or her independent judgment as a director and, therefore, is independent in accordance with Nasdaq rules.

**Majority Voting in Uncontested Director Elections**

Under our Bylaws, if a director nominee in an uncontested election (i.e., an election where the number of nominees is not greater than the number of directors to be elected) receives more AGAINST votes than FOR votes, the director nominee is required to offer his or her resignation to the Chair of the Board of Directors following certification of the shareowner vote. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider such resignation and make a recommendation to the Board whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The Board will act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Nominating and Governance Committee's recommendation and all other factors deemed relevant, and publicly disclose (by a press release, a filing with the SEC or other broadly disseminated means of communication) its decision regarding the tendered resignation within 90 days

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from the date of final certification of the shareowner vote. The director who has tendered a resignation pursuant to this provision will not participate in the Nominating and Governance Committee's or the Board's deliberations or decision with respect to the tendered resignation.

**Attendance and Performance Evaluations** 

Our Board of Directors held eight Board meetings in 2025. Each director attended at least 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the Board of Directors and Board committees on which he or she served during his or her tenure on the Board.

The Board of Directors and each Board committee conduct performance evaluations annually to determine their effectiveness and suggest improvements. In addition, the Compensation Committee evaluates the performance of the CEO on an annual basis.

Members of our Board of Directors are expected to attend our Annual Meeting of Shareowners. All members of our Board of Directors at the time of the 2025 Annual Meeting were present for the 2025 Annual Meeting.

**Related-Person Transactions** 

We have adopted a written policy regarding related-person transactions. The policy provides that we will annually disclose information regarding related-person transactions as required by regulations of the SEC to be disclosed, or incorporated by reference, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. For purposes of the policy "related-person" means any of our directors or executive officers, nominees for director and any member of the immediate family of such person.

A related-person transaction is generally a transaction in which: (1) we are a participant; (2) the amount involved exceeds $120,000; and (3) a related-person has a direct or indirect material interest. A related-person transaction does *not* include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The payment of compensation by us to our executive officers, directors or nominees for director

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A transaction in which the interest of the related-person arises solely from the ownership of our shares and all shareowners receive the same benefit on a pro-rata basis

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A transaction in which the rates or charges involved are determined by competitive bids, or that involves the rendering of services as a common or contract carrier or public utility at rates or charges fixed and in conformity with law or governmental authority

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A transaction that involves services as a bank, transfer agent, registrar, trustee under a trust indenture, or similar services

Furthermore, a related-person is not deemed to have a material interest in a transaction if the person's interest arises only:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• From the person's position as a director of another party to the transaction

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• From the ownership by such person and all other related-persons, in the aggregate, of less than a 10% equity interest in another entity (other than a partnership) that is a party to the transaction

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• From such person's position as a limited partner in a partnership in which such person and other related-persons have an interest of less than 10%, and the person is not a general partner of, and does not hold another position in, the partnership

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• From both such director position and ownership interest

Pursuant to the policy, each of our executive officers, directors and nominees for director is required to disclose to the Nominating and Governance Committee certain information regarding related-person transactions for review, approval or ratification by the committee. If possible, they should disclose the related-person transaction to the committee before the related-person transaction occurs. In any event, they must disclose the transaction as soon as practicable after the transaction is effected or they become aware of it.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will decide whether to approve or ratify the related-person transaction based on whether the transaction is contrary to the best interests of the Company. The committee may take into account the effect of a director's related-person transaction on such person's status as an independent member of our Board of Directors and eligibility to serve on Board committees under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nasdaq rules.

We had no related-person transactions since the beginning of 2025, and no related-person transactions are currently proposed.

**Risk Oversight** 

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing and understanding our purpose, vision and mission, strategic plans, overall corporate risk profile, risk parameters, annual operating plans and annual budgets, and for monitoring whether these plans are being implemented effectively. We utilize an enterprise risk management (ERM) program, which is designed to identify, assess, communicate and manage material risks in a structured framework. Under the ERM program, management periodically reviews an extensive risk inventory and assigns values and rankings to identify key risks, and identifies mitigation strategies for key risks. The Audit Committee oversees the ERM program. Risks identified under the ERM program are overseen by the Board or a designated Board committee and certain members of management, and internal audit assessments of such risks are periodically completed as needed. In addition, the Executive Review and Risk Committee, composed of senior executives, reviews business, financial, reputational, and operational risks that may be material to the Company, as well as processes to control, mitigate and monitor the risks, including risks identified through the ERM program.

The process assigns oversight of certain risks to the Board of Directors or certain Board committees. Significant operational risks are the subject of regularly scheduled reports to the full Board of Directors or the appropriate Board committee. Board and Committee risk oversight is assigned based on the oversight responsibilities of the Board and Committees, which is discussed below.

The full Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of our key risks related to information and technology systems, including cybersecurity risks. The Board retains direct oversight of cybersecurity matters to best utilize the experiences and expertise of all Board members. Management, including the Chief Information Officer, provides reports approximately quarterly to the Board regarding risks,

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threats, the threat landscape, assessments of and improvements to the cybersecurity program, and internal response preparedness. The Audit Committee provides oversight of policies on risk assessment, controls, and accounting risk exposure, reviews cybersecurity disclosures in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and reviews internal audit reports related to cybersecurity processes. The Operations Committee provides focused oversight of operational and capital-related cybersecurity and technology matters.

The Compensation Committee conducted an assessment of our compensation policies and practices in 2025. The result of this assessment is described in further detail under "Compensation Committee Risk Assessment" in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

**Oversight of Corporate Responsibility and Other Areas**

We recognize the importance of corporate responsibility to our purpose, values, and ultimately our daily operations. The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for general oversight of corporate responsibility, including review and approval of our annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The Board of Directors and Board committees engaged in oversight of corporate responsibility and various other areas in 2025 as follows.

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| **Committees of the Board** | **Committees of the Board** | **Committees of the Board** | **Committees of the Board** |
| **<u>Operations</u>**<br>• Environmental Stewardship<br>• Capital Projects<br>• Customer Experience<br>• Safety<br>• Operational Resiliency | **<u>Compensation</u>**<br>• Executive Compensation<br>• Performance Metrics<br>• Corporate Culture<br>• Workforce Development<br>• Succession Planning (non-CEO) | **<u>Audit</u>**<br>• Financial Statement Integrity<br>• Enterprise Risk Management<br>• Corporate Compliance<br>• Tax Matters | **<u>Nominating and Governance</u>**<br>• Corporate Responsibility<br>• Board Governance and Structure<br>• Shareowner Matters<br>• Political Engagement<br>• CEO Succession |

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**Shareowner Outreach**

In 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, we reached out to holders of approximately 55% of our outstanding shares, and held discussions with those who agreed to meet. Our outreach meetings generally included discussions about governance, executive compensation, sustainability, public policy impacts on our strategy, resource planning to accommodate expected growth and board risk oversight. The Board Chair, CEO, Chief Human Resources Officer and members of the Environmental Services & Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Secretary, Human Resources, Legal and Investor Relations departments participated in these discussions. Shareowner feedback and suggestions that we received were reported to the Board of Directors or relevant Board committee for consideration.

In addition, our top managers, including the CEO and CFO, regularly participate in investor and industry conferences throughout the year to discuss performance and share perspectives on Company and industry developments. We also offer channels for shareowners to contact the Board of Directors with any inquiry or issue.

**Communication with Directors**

Shareowners and other interested parties may communicate with the full Board of Directors, non-employee directors as a group, or individual directors (including the Board Chair) by writing to our Corporate Secretary, who will post such communication directly to our Board of Directors' confidential web portal.

**Board of Directors Leadership Structure**

Our Bylaws and our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the Board of Directors is responsible for selecting a Chair of the Board of Directors and a CEO. The Board of Directors regularly reviews the leadership structure considering a variety of factors to implement an approach it believes is in the best interests of the Company, its customers and its shareowners. The Board of Directors recognizes that, depending on the specific characteristics and circumstances of the Company, other Board leadership structures might also be appropriate.

The Board designated Mr. Allen as an independent Board Chair in 2025. He executes all of the duties designated to the Board Chair in our Bylaws and Corporate Governance Guidelines and provides strong independent leadership and oversight to the Board. The Board determined that having an independent Board Chair was prudent at this time. In her role as President and CEO, Ms. Barton focuses on leading all aspects of the Company's strategy development and execution as we navigate changes occurring in the industry.

Since the Board Chair is an independent director, according to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, we do not have a lead independent director.

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**Other Board Service**

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that a director who is expected to be elected or appointed to an additional board of directors of a public company shall provide notice to the Board Chair and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee prior to accepting such additional directorship. This requirement allows the Chairs of the Board and committee to evaluate for any potential conflicts, whether the directors will continue to have sufficient time available to devote to the activities of the Board of Directors, and any other considerations related to fulfilling their responsibilities to our shareowners.

**Executive Sessions**

The independent directors meet in executive session with no member of our management present at every regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

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**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

The Board of Directors has five standing committees: (1) Audit; (2) Compensation; (3) Nominating and Governance; (4) Operations; and (5) Executive. The Board of Directors has adopted formal written charters for each of the standing committees, which are posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. The Board of Directors also has established an Equity Awards Committee, which has the authority to approve certain limited equity issuances to employees other than executive officers. Directors serve on the following standing committees:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Patrick Allen | | | | | **C** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Manu Asthana | ✔ | | | ✔ | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ignacio Cortina | | ✔ | ✔ | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox | | **C** | | ✔ | ✔ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico | **C** | | | ✔ | ✔ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia | | | ✔ | **C** | ✔ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Newport | | ✔ | | ✔ | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas O'Toole | ✔ | | ✔ | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Christie Raymond | ✔ | ✔ | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Carol Sanders | ✔ | | **C** | | ✔ |

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**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

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| **Audit Committee** | **Audit Committee** | **Audit Committee** |
| **Members** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico, Chair<br>Manu Asthana<br>Thomas O'Toole<br>Christie Raymond<br>Carol Sanders | &nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico, Chair<br>Manu Asthana<br>Thomas O'Toole<br>Christie Raymond<br>Carol Sanders |
| **Independence and Financial Expertise** | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules.<br>The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Asthana, Ms. Falotico and Ms. Sanders are audit committee financial experts and all committee members are financially sophisticated within the meaning of Nasdaq rules. | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules.<br>The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Asthana, Ms. Falotico and Ms. Sanders are audit committee financial experts and all committee members are financially sophisticated within the meaning of Nasdaq rules. |
| **Meetings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held six meetings in 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held six meetings in 2025. |
| **Charter** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. |
| **Responsibilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Audit Committee are: | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Audit Committee are: |
|  | • | Engaging and overseeing the Company's independent auditors (taking into account the vote on shareowner ratification), considering the qualifications, performance and independence of the independent auditors, periodically reviewing and evaluating the lead audit partner of the independent auditors and periodically considering whether to rotate the independent auditors |
|  | • | Pre-approving all audit engagement services and permitted non-audit services to be performed by the independent auditors |
|  | • | Reporting to the Board of Directors on the quality and integrity of the Company's financial statements and its related internal controls over financial reporting, and reviewing with management and the independent auditors: (1) the Company's annual and quarterly financial statements and other financial disclosures, including earnings press releases and earnings guidance; and (2) major issues as to the adequacy of the Company's internal control over financial reporting |
|  | • | Reviewing with the independent auditors and the Company's internal auditors the overall scope and plans for their respective audits |
|  | • | Preparing the Report of the Audit Committee for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement |
|  | • | Reviewing and assessing the guidelines and policies governing the Company's risk management processes, the Company's major financial risk exposures and actions taken to monitor and control such risk exposures |
|  | • | Overseeing compliance and ethical standards adopted by the Company |
|  | • | Reviewing the status of the Company's compliance with laws, regulations and internal procedures, and monitoring contingent liabilities and risks that may be material to the Company |
|  | • | Establishing procedures for the Company to receive, retain and respond to the confidential, anonymous submission of concerns regarding accounting and auditing matters or other federal securities law matters |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee is provided on pages 9-10. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee is provided on pages 9-10. |

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**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

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| **Compensation Committee** | **Compensation Committee** | **Compensation Committee** |
| **Members** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox, Chair<br>Ignacio Cortina<br>Roger Newport<br>Christie Raymond | &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox, Chair<br>Ignacio Cortina<br>Roger Newport<br>Christie Raymond |
| **Independence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules. | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules. |
| **Meetings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held six meetings in 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held six meetings in 2025. |
| **Charter** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. |
| **Responsibilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Compensation Committee are: | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Compensation Committee are: |
|  | • | Overseeing compensation philosophy and policies relating to compensation of the Company's executive officers |
|  | • | Setting corporate goals and objectives relevant to CEO and executive compensation and evaluating the CEO's performance compared to those goals |
|  | • | Determining and approving the CEO's compensation and benefits based on the CEO's performance |
|  | • | Reviewing and approving the compensation of the other executive officers |
|  | • | Reviewing and approving stock ownership requirements |
|  | • | Overseeing the general health of the Company's working environment and how the Company is addressing any related trends |
|  | • | Reviewing the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and producing a Compensation Committee Report for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement |
|  | • | Evaluating its relationship with any compensation consultant for any conflicts of interest and assessing the independence of any of its legal, compensation or other external advisors |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on the roles and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee is provided on pages 9-10 and in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis beginning on page 21. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on the roles and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee is provided on pages 9-10 and in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis beginning on page 21. |

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*Compensation Advisor*

The Compensation Committee has engaged Pay Governance LLC as its independent external advisor to analyze the competitive level of executive compensation and provide information regarding executive compensation trends. The committee reviewed its relationship with Pay Governance and considered Pay Governance's independence and the existence of potential conflicts of interest. The committee determined that the engagement of Pay Governance did not raise any conflict of interest or other issues that would adversely impact Pay Governance's independence. In reaching this conclusion, the committee considered various factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Whether Pay Governance and its advisors provide other services to us

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The amount of fees we pay to Pay Governance as a percentage of Pay Governance's total revenues

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The policies and procedures that Pay Governance has implemented to prevent conflicts of interest

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any business or personal relationship of an individual Pay Governance advisor working with us or with a member of the committee

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any of our stock owned by the individual Pay Governance advisor working with us

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any business or personal relationships between our executive officers and Pay Governance or the Pay Governance advisor working with us

*Delegation*

The Board of Directors has delegated to the Equity Awards Committee the authority to approve certain limited equity issuances to employees other than executive officers. Ms. Barton is the sole member of this committee.

*Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation* 

No person who served as a member of the Compensation Committee during 2025: (a) served as one of our officers or employees or (b) has any relationship requiring disclosure as a related-person transaction under Item 404 of the SEC Regulation S-K. None of our executive officers serves as a member of the Board of Directors or compensation committee of any other company that has an executive officer serving as a member of our Board of Directors or our Compensation Committee.

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**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

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| **Nominating and Governance Committee** | **Nominating and Governance Committee** | **Nominating and Governance Committee** |
| **Members** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Carol Sanders, Chair<br>Ignacio Cortina<br>Michael Garcia<br>Thomas O'Toole | &nbsp;&nbsp;Carol Sanders, Chair<br>Ignacio Cortina<br>Michael Garcia<br>Thomas O'Toole |
| **Independence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules. | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as required by applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules. |
| **Meetings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held eight meetings in 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held eight meetings in 2025. |
| **Charter** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. |
| **Responsibilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee are: | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee are: |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Developing criteria and qualifications, including independence standards, for selecting director candidates and identifying qualified candidates for membership on the Board of Directors and Board committees |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the composition, size, structure and activities of the Board of Directors and Board committees |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Assessing and reporting to the Board of Directors on the performance and effectiveness of the Board of Directors and Board committees |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Ensuring that directors receive continuing director education |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and determining whether to approve or ratify any related-person transactions |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to director compensation and benefits |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Developing and recommending to the Board of Directors updates to our Corporate Governance Guidelines and other corporate governance policies and practices |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Overseeing corporate responsibility initiatives, including approving the Corporate Responsibility Report |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Overseeing the political engagement activity of the Company |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding shareowner proposals, working with other committees as appropriate |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors succession plans for the Company's CEO |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee is provided on pages 9-10. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee is provided on pages 9-10. |

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The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating nominees for director and director candidates. The considerations used by the committee to identify qualified candidates for membership on the Board are described starting on page 2.

In addition, the Nominating and Governance Committee maintains a file of potential director nominees, which is reviewed when we search for a new director. The committee has also engaged a national consulting firm to perform searches for director candidates who meet the current needs of the Board. In recruiting Mr. Asthana, the Nominating and Governance Committee retained a search firm to help identify director prospects, perform candidate outreach, and provide other related services.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider recommendations for director nominees made by shareowners and evaluate them using the same criteria as for other candidates. Recommendations received from shareowners are reviewed by the Chair of the committee to determine whether each candidate meets the minimum membership criteria set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines and, if so, whether the recommended candidate's expertise and particular set of skills and background fit the current needs of the Board of Directors. Any shareowner recommendation must be sent to the Corporate Secretary of Alliant Energy at 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53718 and must include biographical information. Shareowners wishing to nominate director candidates directly for consideration by shareowners must write to our Corporate Secretary in a timely manner as specified in our Bylaws.

*Board of Directors Diversity*

The Nominating and Governance Committee seeks a Board of Directors with diverse opinions, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe we have been effective in assembling a diverse body of individuals as measured by the criteria of age, gender, ethnicity, race, tenure, skills, qualifications and experience specified in our Corporate Governance Guidelines as shown in the chart on page 2. Approximately 73% of our directors are women or ethnically or racially diverse individuals.

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**MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS**

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| **Operations Committee** | **Operations Committee** | **Operations Committee** |
| **Members** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia, Chair<br>Manu Asthana<br>Stephanie Cox<br>Joy Falotico<br>Roger Newport | &nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia, Chair<br>Manu Asthana<br>Stephanie Cox<br>Joy Falotico<br>Roger Newport |
| **Independence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as defined by the Nasdaq rules. | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as defined by the Nasdaq rules. |
| **Meetings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held seven meetings in 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee held seven meetings in 2025. |
| **Charter** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab.  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab.  |
| **Responsibilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Operations Committee are: | &nbsp;&nbsp;The primary responsibilities of the Operations Committee are: |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and overseeing environmental policy and planning issues |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and overseeing safety issues and policies |
| **Responsibilities** | • | Reviewing and monitoring issues of strategic importance related to the Company's operations such as reliability, quality of service, customer care and customer satisfaction |
|  | • | Reviewing and assessing risk in relation to the Company's operations |
|  | • | Reviewing and monitoring issues with significant impact on the utility capital budgets and energy resource adequacy |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Operations Committee is provided on page 10. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional information on oversight roles and responsibilities of the Operations Committee is provided on page 10. |

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| **Executive Committee** | **Executive Committee** |
| **Members** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Patrick Allen, Chair<br>Stephanie Cox<br>Joy Falotico<br>Michael Garcia<br>Carol Sanders |
| **Independence** | &nbsp;&nbsp;All members are independent as defined by the Nasdaq rules. |
| **Meetings** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee generally does not meet and did not meet in 2025. |
| **Charter** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The committee charter is posted at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab. |
| **Responsibilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Executive Committee possesses all the power and authority of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session. |

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**DIRECTOR COMPENSATION**

**2025 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION**

The following table summarizes the compensation paid to or earned by our non-employee directors during 2025.

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| **Name**<sup>(1)</sup>  | **Fees Earned <br>or Paid in <br>Cash ($)**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Change in Pension Value and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)**<sup>(3)</sup> | **All Other <br>Compensation <br>($)**<sup>(4)</sup> | **Total ($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patrick Allen | $422500 | $0 | $0 | $422500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ignacio Cortina | $290000 | $0 | $0 | $290000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox | $302500 | $0 | $0 | $302500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico | $315000 | $0 | $0 | $315000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia | $310000 | $0 | $0 | $310000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Larsen | $183750 | $120 | $2500 | $186370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Newport | $290000 | $0 | $3500 | $293500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas O'Toole | $295000 | $1546 | $0 | $296546 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Christie Raymond | $295000 | $0 | $0 | $295000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carol Sanders | $328125 | $2882 | $500 | $331507 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ms. Barton was also an employee of the Company in 2025 and received no additional compensation for her service on our Board of Directors and therefore is not included in this table. Compensation received by Ms. Barton for 2025 is shown in the Summary Compensation Table. Mr. Larsen retired as Executive Chair in May 2025. Mr. Asthana did not serve on the Board in 2025 and is therefore not included in this table.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown in this column include the following aggregate dollar amounts deferred and the corresponding number of shares of common stock credited in our Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan Company Stock Account by each of the following directors:

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| **Name** | **Aggregate Dollar <br>Amounts Deferred** | **Number of Shares<br>of Common<br>Stock Credited** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ignacio Cortina | $188500 | 3064 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox | $290000 | 4714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico | $236250 | 3840 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia | $248000 | 4031 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Newport | $217500 | 3536 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Christie Raymond | $295000 | 4795 |

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(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown in this column represent above-market interest on non-qualified deferred compensation.

(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts in this column include payments made to charities through the Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc. matching gift program. Infrequently, spouses and guests of directors accompany the directors on a corporate aircraft when the aircraft is already going to a specific destination for a business purpose at no aggregate incremental cost to the Company.

**Retainer Fees** 

In 2025, all non-employee directors received an annual cash retainer for Board service, payable quarterly in advance. The following table shows the annual cash retainer received for service in 2025 and the annual retainer that will be received for service in 2026, as well as other fees for director services. Fees for 2025 and 2026 were based on a review of market-based compensation for non-employee directors presented by the Compensation Committee's independent consultant.

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| **Year** | **Annual <br>Retainer for <br>Board Service** | **Board <br>Chair** | **Lead <br>Independent <br>Director** | **Chair of <br>the Audit <br>Committee** | **Chair of the <br>Compensation <br>Committee** | **Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee** | **Chair of the Operations Committee** | **Other Audit <br>Committee <br>Members** |
| 2025 | $290000 | $200000 | $35000 | $25000 | $20000 | $20000 | $20000 | $5000 |
| 2026 | $300000 | $200000 | $35000 | $25000 | $20000 | $20000 | $20000 | $5000 |

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**DIRECTOR COMPENSATION**

**Meeting Fees** 

In 2025, directors did not receive any additional compensation for attendance at Board or committee meetings. The same applies for 2026.

**Expense Reimbursements**

Pursuant to our directors' expense reimbursement policy, we reimburse all directors for travel and other necessary business expenses incurred in the performance of their responsibilities for us, including certain continuing education expenses. Committees are provided the opportunity to retain outside independent advisors, as needed. We also extend coverage to directors under our Directors' and Officers' Indemnity Insurance Policies.

**Receipt of Fees in Stock** 

For fees paid in 2025 and 2026, directors were encouraged to use 55% of their cash retainer to purchase shares of our common stock through the Shareowner Direct Plan or the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan. A non-employee director may elect to receive, or the Nominating and Governance Committee may require that a non-employee director be paid, all or any portion of his or her annual cash retainer payment or other cash fees in the form of shares of common stock issued under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan or a successor plan thereto.

**Share Ownership Requirements** 

Directors are required to be shareowners. The target share ownership level for non-employee directors is the number of shares equal to the value of two times the full annual retainer (equivalent to $580,000 in 2025). Directors have five years after joining the Board of Directors to attain the ownership requirement. Shares held by directors in the Shareowner Direct Plan and the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan are included in the target goal. As of December 31, 2025, all of our current non-employee directors who have been Board members for five years or more have met the target share ownership level. The directors who have joined the Board in the last five years that have not met the target share ownership level are on track to achieve the target level within the required timeline. We continue to monitor the status of the target ownership levels and review them with the Compensation Committee.

**Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan** 

Under the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan, directors may elect to defer all or part of their retainer fee to an Interest Account, Equity Account, Company Stock Account or Mutual Fund Account. Deferrals credited to the Interest Account receive an annual return based on the 10-year Treasury Bond Rate plus 1.50%. Deferrals credited to the Equity Account are treated as invested in an S&P 500 index fund. Deferrals credited to the Company Stock Account are treated as though invested in our common stock and are credited with dividend equivalents, which are treated as if reinvested in our common stock. Deferrals credited to the Mutual Fund Account are treated as invested in a mutual fund or other investment vehicle offered under our Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan as selected by the director. Payments from our Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan by reason of death or retirement may be made in a lump sum or in annual installments for up to 10 years at the election of the director. Payments from our Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan for any reason other than death or retirement are made in a lump sum.

**Alliant Energy Matching Gift Program** 

Directors are eligible to participate in the Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc. matching gift program, which is generally available to all employees and retirees. Under this program, the foundation matches 100% of charitable donations over $50 to eligible charities. In 2025, the amount of matching contributions was capped at $3,500 per year for each director.

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**OWNERSHIP OF VOTING SECURITIES**

**OWNERSHIP OF VOTING SECURITIES** 

Listed below are the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned, except as otherwise indicated, as of March 16, 2026 by: (1) the named executive officers listed in the Summary Compensation Table; (2) all of our director nominees and directors; and (3) all director nominees, directors and executive officers as a group. No individual director or executive officer owned more than 1% of the outstanding shares of common stock on that date. The directors and executive officers as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of common stock on that date. No director or executive officer owns any other equity of Alliant Energy Corporation or any of its subsidiaries. None of the shares held by the executive officers and directors are pledged.

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| **Name of Beneficial Owner** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Shares <br>Beneficially <br>Owned**<sup>(1)</sup>  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Restricted**<br>**Stock**<br>**Units**<sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS** | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 33338 | 74114 | 107452 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 142530 | 20204 | 162734 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 13195 | 19855 | 33050 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 9567 | 12370 | 21937 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 42803 | 7224 | 50027 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**DIRECTOR NOMINEES** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick Allen | 49499 |  | 49499 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manu Asthana | 1000 |  | 1000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ignacio Cortina | 9660 |  | 9660 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Garcia | 24897 |  | 24897 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**DIRECTORS** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Cox | 17206 |  | 17206 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Falotico | 20062 |  | 20062 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Newport | 31676 |  | 31676 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas O'Toole | 38203 |  | 38203 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Christie Raymond | 7792 |  | 7792 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carol Sanders | 71213 |  | 71213 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (18 people)** | 533148 | 140871 | 674019 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. Barton's share ownership is shown in the named executive officer section. She is also a director. Total shares of Alliant Energy common stock outstanding as of March 16, 2026 were 258,276,483. Named executive officers and directors own fractional shares of common stock. Fractional shares have been rounded to the nearest whole share in this table and in this footnote. Included in the beneficially owned shares shown are the following number of shares of common stock held in deferred compensation plans: Mr. Allen — 45,002; Mr. Cortina — 9,560; Ms. Cox — 16,706; Ms. Falotico — 18,852; Mr. Garcia — 24,887; Mr. Newport — 30,676; Mr. O'Toole — 38,003; Ms. Raymond — 7,542; Ms. Sanders — 71,213; (all executive officers and directors as a group — 262,442). Included in the beneficially owned shares are 2,679 shares that Mr. Smyth has the right to acquire within 60 days of March 16, 2026, upon the vesting of restricted stock units. These shares are deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of class beneficially owned by Mr. Smyth, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of class beneficially owned by any other person.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unvested Restricted Stock Units do not have investment or voting power and are not considered "beneficially owned" under SEC rules.

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**OWNERSHIP OF VOTING SECURITIES**

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership by the only owners known to us to own more than 5% of Alliant Energy's common stock. The beneficial ownership set forth below has been reported on Schedule 13G filings with the SEC by the beneficial owners, as of the respective date provided below.

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| **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** | **Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership** |
| | **Voting Power** | **Voting Power** | **Investment Power** | **Investment Power** | | |
| **Name and Address of<br>Beneficial Owner** | **Sole** | **Shared** | **Sole** | **Shared** | **Aggregate** | **Percent <br>of Class** |
| **The Vanguard Group**<br>100 Vanguard Blvd.<br>Malvern, PA 19355<br>*(dated as of February 13, 2024)* | 0 | 434877 | 30889968 | 1204244 | 32094212 | 12.58% |
| **BlackRock Inc.**<br>50 Hudson Yards<br>New York, NY 10001<br>*(dated as of January 24, 2024)* | 21913481 | 0 | 23143382 | 0 | 23143382 | 9.10% |
| **State Street Corporation**<br>1 Congress Street, Suite 1<br>Boston, MA 02114-2016<br>*(dated as of October 14, 2024)* | 0 | 11905354 | 0 | 16242078 | 16243234 | 6.30% |

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**Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports**

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of shares of our common stock to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Based solely upon a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and written representations from our reporting persons, we are not aware of any late or delinquent filings under Section 16(a), except for one late filing for Ms. Rebecca Valcq covering one transaction related to tax withholding that was filed on March 19, 2026 as an amendment to a Form 4 filed on February 23, 2026.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

**INTRODUCTION**

Alliant Energy is entering a period of meaningful growth, anticipating load growth of approximately 50% by 2031, positioning us for industry-leading performance and long-term shareowner value creation. Our strategy to grow at the pace of our customers positions us well for the future while maintaining customer affordability. The Compensation Committee believes it is essential to align leadership incentives with the execution of this next phase of growth. At the same time, the utility industry faces an increasingly competitive environment for experienced leadership and technical talent that are able to successfully execute a high-growth strategy while balancing customer costs. The Compensation Committee considers these factors when designing the Company's executive compensation program. Emphasizing long-term incentive opportunities for executive officers and key employees ensures that Alliant Energy can attract and retain the talent needed to deliver sustained value creation while maintaining strong alignment with shareowner value.

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| Our named executive officers for 2025 were:  | Our named executive officers for 2025 were:  |
| 1. | **Lisa Barton**: President and Chief Executive Officer |
| 2. | **Robert Durian**: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| 3. | **Raja Sundararajan**: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer |
| 4. | **Antonio Smyth**: Executive Vice President |
| 5. | **David de Leon**: Senior Vice President |

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Mr. Smyth joined the Company in April 2025.

**HOW WE PERFORMED**

**2025 Highlights**

The charts below show our consistent earnings growth and strong long-term total shareowner returns.

![consistentearnings.jpg](lnt-20260330_g21.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![shareownerreturn.jpg](lnt-20260330_g22.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The amounts shown above under the title "Consistent Earnings" include non-GAAP EPS results. 2023 GAAP EPS from consolidated earnings from continuing operations was $2.78. Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations in 2023 excluded $0.04 per share of charges related to remeasurement of deferred tax assets due to Iowa state income tax rate changes for non-utility and parent companies. 2024 GAAP EPS from consolidated earnings from continuing operations was $2.69. Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations in 2024 excluded a $0.17 per share asset valuation charge for IPL's Lansing Generating Station as a result of the order in IPL's retail electric rate review, $0.08 per share of restructuring and voluntary separation charges, a $0.06 per share asset retirement obligation initial charge for steam assets at IPL due to the revised Coal Combustion Residuals Rule, and a $0.04 per share adjustment of deferred tax assets due to Iowa tax reform. 2025 GAAP EPS from consolidated earnings from continuing operations was $3.14. Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations in 2025 excluded $0.05 per share of charges related to an asset valuation charge at Alliant Energy's non-utility business, a $0.03 per share charge related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets, reflecting an increase in estimated state income tax apportionment, and a $0.02 per share charge related to preliminary investments in a development site that will not be utilized due to customer cost advantages at another site.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

**HOW WE DETERMINE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION** 

Our compensation vision is to provide compensation programs that promote the achievement of our growth strategy, provide competitive compensation opportunities to attract, retain and motivate a highly talented executive team, and align executives' interests with those of our shareowners.

**Key Objectives of our Compensation Program**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Pay for Performance:** A substantial portion of our executive officers' compensation is based on achievement of financial and operational performance goals, with long-term equity-based awards delivering a majority of the incentive-based pay

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Align with Business Strategy:** Performance metrics are closely aligned with the Company's growth strategy and the interests of the Company's stakeholders

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Retain Talent:** Compensation is competitive relative to industry peers and to the general industry to attract and retain talent based on role

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Create Long-Term Value:** A substantial portion of our executive officers' compensation is delivered through performance and time-based equity awards that vest over three years

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Promote Equity Ownership:** Long-term incentive awards settle in stock, which, combined with our share ownership requirement, promotes executive officer ownership of our common stock, directly aligning shareowner and management interests

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Minimize Systemic Risk-Taking:** a mix of long-term and short-term compensation and using multiple performance criteria to determine awards, with caps on payouts reduces ability and incentives to take excessive risks

**HOW WE PAY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS**

Our components of executive compensation are:

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| **Component** | **Description** | **Objective within <br>Compensation Program** | **Objective within <br>Compensation Program** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Base Salary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed compensation, subject to annual review and adjusted in response to changes in responsibility, performance, strategic importance, experience in role and competitive practice | • | Provides base compensation at a level consistent with competitive practices |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Base Salary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed compensation, subject to annual review and adjusted in response to changes in responsibility, performance, strategic importance, experience in role and competitive practice | • | Reflects roles, responsibilities, skills, experience and performance |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Base Salary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed compensation, subject to annual review and adjusted in response to changes in responsibility, performance, strategic importance, experience in role and competitive practice | • | Adheres to competitive market practices |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Annual cash incentive pay based on achievement of objective Company performance measures | • | Motivates and rewards achievement of annual financial and operational goals |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Annual cash incentive pay based on achievement of objective Company performance measures | • | Links pay to performance |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Annual cash incentive pay based on achievement of objective Company performance measures | • | Aligns pay with our strategic plan  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-Term (Equity) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive-based equity awards payable if performance goals are achieved during a sustained period | • | Motivates and rewards sustained financial performance |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-Term (Equity) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive-based equity awards payable if performance goals are achieved during a sustained period | • | Promotes equity ownership |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-Term (Equity) Incentive Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive-based equity awards payable if performance goals are achieved during a sustained period | • | Enhances retention of management personnel |
| | | • | Aligns pay with our strategic plan  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-Term (Equity) Service-Based Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Time-vesting equity awards earned after three years, subject to continuous employment | • | Enhances retention of management personnel |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-Term (Equity) Service-Based Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Time-vesting equity awards earned after three years, subject to continuous employment | • | Promotes equity ownership |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement and Other Benefits | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-qualified, deferred compensation and other benefits | • | Provides for current and future needs of the executives and their families |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement and Other Benefits | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-qualified, deferred compensation and other benefits | • | Enhances recruitment and retention |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement and Other Benefits | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-qualified, deferred compensation and other benefits | • | Adheres to competitive market practices |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Post-Termination Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreements (KEESAs) and Executive Severance Plan provide contingent amounts payable only if employment is terminated under certain conditions | • | Enhances retention of management personnel by providing employment continuity |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Post-Termination Compensation | &nbsp;&nbsp;Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreements (KEESAs) and Executive Severance Plan provide contingent amounts payable only if employment is terminated under certain conditions | • | Encourages the objective evaluation and execution of potential changes to the Company's strategy and structure |

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

Our compensation components are weighted toward incentive-based compensation, as shown below:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

![ceotargetpay.jpg](lnt-20260330_g23.jpg)

![otherneotargetpay.jpg](lnt-20260330_g24.jpg)

**Base Salary** 

The Compensation Committee annually reviews and adjusts salaries based on changes in the market, responsibilities and performance against job expectations, strategic importance and experience. The Company is not contractually bound by employment or other agreements to pay particular levels of base salary to our executive officers, thereby affording flexibility in those determinations.

The following table sets forth the base salaries of each named executive officer as of the end of the 2025 and 2024 calendar years, as well as the percentage change from the prior year.

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| **Named Executive Officer** | **2025** <br>**Base Salary** | **2024** <br>**Base Salary** | **Percentage<br>Increase** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $1139500 | $1075000 | 6.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $700000 | $650000 | 7.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $650000 | $600000 | 8.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $635000 | N/A | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $480000 | $465000 | 3.2% |

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The salary increases reflect efforts to keep total targeted compensation in line with market. Following these adjustments, the salaries in aggregate align with the market median. Mr. Smyth joined the Company in April 2025.

**Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Pay** 

Executive officers participate in the Executive Short-Term Incentive Pay (EXSTIP) Plan that provides the opportunity for annual cash payments tied directly to the achievement of key financial goals and operational goals related to the customer experience, environmental targets, and safety. The Compensation Committee sets Company and individual goals guided by our purpose, our values and our strategic plan. The Company goals incorporate financial and operational objectives to drive value for both our shareowners and customers.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

The Company goals for 2025, their weightings, and our performance compared to those goals are shown below.

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| **Goal** | **Target Percentage of <br>Performance Pool** | **Target** | **Actual** | **Percentage Payment<br>Toward<br>Performance Pool** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated EPS from Continuing Operations (EPS) | 70% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**EPS:**<sup>(1)</sup>Threshold: $3.10<br>Target: $3.20<br>Maximum: $3.30 | $3.24 | 98% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer Experience | 6% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Customer Interaction Survey:**<br> Threshold: 8.5<br>Target: 8.7<br>Maximum: 9.0 | 8.7 | 6% |
|  | 6% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**SAIDI:**<br> Threshold: 93.7<br>Target: 84.3<br>Maximum: 73.3 | 81.2 | 8% |
|  | 6% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**SAIFl:**<br> Threshold: .91<br>Target: .82<br>Maximum: .71 | 0.79 | 7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Environmental | 6% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Percent of Time Renewable Assets are Available:**<br> Threshold: 85%<br>Target: 88%<br>Maximum: 92% | 89.3% | 8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safety | 3% | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lost Time Incident Rate:**<br>**Threshold:** .69<br>**Target:** .62<br>**Maximum:** .55 | .78 | —% |
|  | 3% | **Percent of Injuries Reported to Manager within 24 Hours:**<br>Threshold: 90%<br>Target: 95%<br>Maximum: 100% | 94% | 3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL** | 100% |  |  | 130% |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2025 GAAP EPS from consolidated earnings from continuing operations was $3.14. Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations in 2025 excluded $0.05 per share of charges related to an asset valuation charge at Alliant Energy's non-utility business, a $0.03 per share charge related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets, reflecting an increase in estimated state income tax apportionment, and a $0.02 per share charge related to preliminary investments in a development site that will not be utilized due to customer cost advantages at another site.

The Compensation Committee approved earnings per share (EPS) as the financial goal to reward earnings growth. The 2025 EPS target was approximately 5% higher than the 2024 EPS target and 2024 performance. This aligns with our strategy and rewards meeting the expectations of our shareowners. Operational goals related to customer experience, environmental targets, and safety reflect our corporate purpose and values.

The customer experience goals are linked to our customer-focused strategy and guided by our purpose to offer safe, reliable, and affordable service to our customers. The customer interaction target measures our efforts to create a simple, personalized experience for our customers by soliciting feedback after customer interactions and averaging the feedback responses. Customer reliability is measured by using the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI), which measures outage duration, and the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), which measures outage frequency. Both of these goals measure our current year reliability compared to our 10-year historical average.

The environmental goal rewards the amount of time our renewable generation assets are available for generation, which supports affordability and powering our expected growth with sustainable resources.

In alignment with our safety-first culture, annual incentives include a performance metric targeting reductions in lost-time incidents and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Each performance goal is measured independently of other goals. Company performance compared to the goals was 130% as shown in the chart above. The maximum amount payable for Company performance is capped at 200% of target.

Individual performance goals are set to drive an individual's contribution to our strategic business imperatives. The goals can be both qualitative and quantitative and can vary for each executive officer. The Compensation Committee may use individual performance to modify the amount of an incentive award earned by an executive officer. For 2025, the committee did not modify the awards of any

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

named executive officer based on individual performance, and all payouts to the named executive officers for 2025 were calculated based on achievement of the Company goals shown above.

Each officers' target opportunity under the EXSTIP Plan is approved by the Compensation Committee as a percentage of base salary based on survey data, experience, strategic importance and individual responsibilities. Targets as a percentage of base salary for 2025 are set forth below.

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| **Named Executive Officer** | **EXSTIP Plan Target** <br>**as a Percentage of** <br>**2025 Base Salary** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 125% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 85% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 80% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 80% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 75% |

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Amounts earned in 2025 under the EXSTIP Plan are provided in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table.

**Long-Term Equity Awards** 

We award long-term equity compensation to focus our executive officers on increasing shareowner value by executing our growth strategy, to retain management personnel, to encourage sustained achievement of key metrics, and to align management interests with shareowner interests and customer interests over a multi-year period. In 2025, we granted long-term awards under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan to our named executive officers as shown below.

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| **Award Type** | **Performance Shares (75%)** | **Performance Shares (75%)** | **Performance Shares (75%)** | **Restricted Stock Units (25%)** |
| **Metric** | **Total Shareowner Return** | **Net Income Growth** | **Renewables** | **Service-based** |

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As shown above, 75% of the target long-term equity awards granted to our named executive officers are performance-based, payable only if minimum threshold goals are met. All outstanding long-term equity awards are settled in shares of our common stock which increases equity ownership by our executives to better align executives' and shareowners' interests.

Performance shares reward total shareowner return (TSR) relative to the performance of our peer utility companies in the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Stock Index, absolute net income growth, and the successful execution of renewable generation and energy storage projects. Performance shares are forfeited if threshold results are not achieved during the applicable performance period. In 2025, the target long-term incentive awards were allocated as follows: 35% to performance shares that vest based on relative TSR, 35% to performance shares that vest based on net income growth, 5% to performance shares that vest based on renewable generation and energy storage metrics.

Service-based restricted stock units, which represent the remaining 25% of target total long-term incentive awards, vest in a single installment based on continued service over three years. These awards enhance retention of management personnel and align our executive officers' long-term financial interests to the interest of our shareowners.

These long-term equity awards are forfeited if the executive officer voluntarily leaves the Company (other than for retirement) or is terminated for cause during the time-vesting period.

In 2023, we granted performance restricted stock units which vest over a three-year performance period based on achievement of pre-established net income and workforce composition metrics. These performance restricted stock units were replaced in 2024 by performance shares.

Currently, we do not issue stock options, do not have any outstanding stock options and do not anticipate issuing stock options.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

Each target payout percentage for long-term incentive grant values is approved by the Compensation Committee. 2025 target long-term incentive grant values as a percentage of base salary are set forth below.

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| **Named Executive Officer** | **2025 Target Long-Term**<br>**Equity Grant Value**<br>**as a Percentage of Base Salary** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 460% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 230% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 220% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 220% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 130% |

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The Compensation Committee considers market data, experience, strategic importance, individual responsibilities and the competitiveness of the total compensation package when setting long-term incentive opportunities. The target dollar value of the long-term equity awards is determined prior to the grant date, and we grant the number of target units necessary to approximate that dollar value based on the fair market value of our share price on the grant date. The target units are allocated among the types of awards as set forth above.

***Performance Shares***

In 2025, the Compensation Committee granted performance shares with three different performance measures that vest over a three-year period that runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. These grants are allocated between performance shares that vest based on pre-established metrics related to relative total shareowner return, net income, and renewable generation and energy storage.

Any dividend equivalents credited on performance shares are treated as reinvested but are not payable to the participant unless the performance target is met and vesting is completed.

Performance shares have double-trigger acceleration upon a change in control. Upon a change in control, the outstanding awards vest at target and are valued based on the Company's stock price as of the trading day immediately preceding the change in control date. The awards are paid at the end of the three-year vesting period provided the executive is still employed by the Company or had a qualifying termination event.

All performance share payouts are capped at 200% of the total target payout.

***Performance Shares - TSR***

Performance shares based on the total shareowner return metric are intended to reward Company performance relative to our peers in the EEI Stock Index. Vesting of the performance shares granted in 2025 is based on our relative total shareowner return over the three-year performance period that runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 as follows:

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| **Three-Year Total Shareowner Return Relative To EEI Stock Index** | **Percentage of Target <br>Value Payout** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90<sup>th</sup> percentile or greater | 200% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80<sup>th</sup> percentile | 175% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70<sup>th</sup> percentile | 150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60<sup>th</sup> percentile | 125% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50<sup>th</sup> percentile | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25<sup>th</sup> percentile | 50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Below 25<sup>th</sup> percentile | 0% |

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The total shareowner return calculation represents the cumulative return for the three-year performance period reflecting price appreciation and reinvested dividend payments. Performance shares pay at target if our relative total shareowner return over three years is equal to the median performance of a specific peer group selected by the Compensation Committee. Consistent with prior years, the committee selected the EEI Stock Index as the peer group for the 2025 grants of performance shares. We believe the comparison to the EEI Stock Index appropriately assesses our performance relative to other publicly traded utilities with whom we compete for capital.

The total shareowner return for the 2023 performance share grant (performance period ended on December 31, 2025) ranked at the 68th percentile relative to the peer group. As a result, our named executive officers earned 145% of the target award for the 2023-2025 performance period. Additional information about the performance share payouts for the 2023-2025 performance period is provided in the 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested table.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

The EEI Stock Index, which we use only to measure relative performance for our performance shares, was composed of the following companies as of December 31, 2025:

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| Ameren Corporation | Eversource Energy | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | Exelon Corporation | Portland General Electric Company |
| Avista Corporation | FirstEnergy Corp. | PPL Corporation |
| Black Hills Corporation | Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | Public Service Enterprise Group |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | IDACORP, Inc. | Sempra Energy |
| CMS Energy Corporation | MDU Resources Group Inc. | Southern Company |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. | MGE Energy, Inc. | TXNM Energy, Inc. |
| Dominion Energy Inc. | NextEra Energy, Inc. | Unitil Corporation |
| DTE Energy Company | NiSource Inc. | WEC Energy Group, Inc. |
| Duke Energy Corporation | NorthWestern Corporation | Xcel Energy, Inc. |
| Edison International | OGE Energy Corp. | |
| Entergy Corporation | Otter Tail Corporation | |
| Evergy, Inc. | PG&E Corporation | |

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Performance shares granted in 2025 that vest based on relative total shareowner return have a threshold that is in line with peers and a payout that is capped at target in the event total shareowner return is negative.

***Performance Shares - Net Income***

Performance shares based on the net income metric are intended to reward absolute long-term growth in our profitability. Vesting of the performance shares granted in 2025 is based on achieving a cumulative net income growth target over the three-year performance period as follows:

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| **Three-Year Cumulative Consolidated Net Income from <br>Continuing Operations Annualized Growth** | **Percentage of Target <br>Value Payout** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.5% | 200% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5% | 150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5% | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4% | 50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Below 4% | 0% |

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Vesting at target requires 5.5% compounded annual growth, which is based on the successful and timely execution of our strategic plan. The target is calculated based on achieving a cumulative consolidated net income target over the performance period, excluding certain items as permitted by the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, such as charges or credits for reorganizing and restructuring, discontinued operations, asset write-downs, gains or losses on the disposition of an asset or business, mergers, acquisitions or dispositions and unusual or non-recurring items of gain or loss, in each case, as identified in the Company's audited financial statements or periodic reports. Performance shares granted in 2025 will vest at target if our cumulative consolidated net income from continuing operations over the performance period totals $2,604.1 million.

Performance restricted stock units granted in 2023 (performance period ended on December 31, 2025) had a net income target calculated based on achieving a cumulative consolidated net income from continuing operations over the performance period equated to a compounded annual growth rate of 5.5%, excluding certain items described above as permitted by the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Cumulative consolidated net income for the performance period ended December 31, 2025 was $2,325.6 million, which represented 5.4% three-year compounded annual growth of consolidated net income from continuing operations. As a result, our named executive officers earned 96% of the target award for the 2023-2025 performance period. Additional information about the payout of the performance restricted stock units for the 2023-2025 performance period is provided in the 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested table.

***Performance Shares - Renewable Generation and Energy Storage***

Performance shares based on the renewable generation and energy storage metric are intended to reward successful execution of renewable generation and energy storage projects, which are important to our growth strategy, over the performance period. Vesting of the performance shares granted in 2025 is based on achieving a specified level of installed capacity of renewable generation and energy storage projects by the end of the three-year performance period.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

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| **Amount of Renewable Generation and Energy Storage Added** | **Percentage of Target <br>Value Payout** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1,000 MW | 200% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;800 MW | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;600 MW | 50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Below 600 MW | 0% |

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These targets reward successful growth of renewable generation and energy storage to support our growth strategy, customer affordability and powering our expected growth with sustainable resources.

***Performance Shares - Workforce Composition***

Performance restricted stock units representing 5% of targeted long-term awards granted in 2023 (performance period ended on December 31, 2025) had targets based on achieving a specified level of workforce composition of women and people of color at the end of the three-year performance period. Based on the percent of women and people of color in our workforce for the period ended December 31, 2025, our named executive officers earned 100% of the target award for the 2023-2025 performance period. Additional information about the payout of the performance restricted stock units for the 2023-2025 performance period is provided in the 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested table.

Performance shares granted in 2025 did not contain a workforce composition metric. Instead, five percent of such performance shares are based on achieving renewable generation and energy storage plans during the performance period as discussed above.

***Restricted Stock Units***

In 2025, the Compensation Committee granted service-based restricted stock units to our named executive officers. Service-based restricted stock units are time-vesting awards for which forfeiture restrictions lapse in a single installment after three years, subject to continuous employment.

Any dividend equivalents credited on restricted stock units are treated as reinvested but are not payable to the participant unless the service requirement is met and vesting is completed.

Restricted stock units have double-trigger acceleration upon a change in control. Upon a change in control, the outstanding awards vest at target and are valued based on the Company's stock price as of the trading day immediately preceding the change in control date. The awards are paid at the end of the three-year vesting period provided the executive is still employed by the Company or had a qualifying termination event.

Additional information about the restricted stock unit payouts for the 2023-2025 vesting period is provided in the 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested table.

**Retirement Benefits** 

We offer retirement and other benefit programs to our named executive officers that are consistent with those of our peers. We provide these benefits to remain competitive with the general market for executive officers. The benefit programs are designed to be competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating our named executive officers by providing competitive retirement benefits and incentivizing the promotion of the Company's, customers', and shareowners' interests over a long time horizon. A brief description of the plans is set forth in the table below.

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| **Benefit** | **Description** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alliant Energy <br>Deferred Compensation Plan <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(AEDCP)<sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enables participants to defer up to 80% of base salary and annual incentive pay on a pre-tax basis and to receive earnings or incur losses on the deferrals until the date of distribution. The shares of Alliant Energy common stock identified as obligations under the AEDCP are held in a rabbi trust. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alliant Energy <br>Cash Balance Pension Plan<sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Offers flexible payment options and steady growth of retirement funds. The Cash Balance Pension Plan was frozen for participants effective August 2, 2008. Employees hired after December 25, 2005 are not eligible to participate. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alliant Energy Corporation <br>401(k) Savings Plan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provides for a match of $0.50 on each dollar for the first 8% of compensation contributed to the 401(k) Savings Plan account by the participants up to the IRS maximum. In addition, we contribute a percentage of participants' salaries to their 401(k) accounts. The amount of the Company contribution ranges from 4% to 6% of a participant's salary, depending on the participant's age and number of years of service at the Company. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alliant Energy <br>Excess Retirement Plan<sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provides the benefit that the participants would have earned under the Cash Balance Pension Plan and the 401(k) Savings Plan but for statutory limitations on employer-provided benefits imposed on those tax-qualified plans and accruals earned on their deferrals into the AEDCP. |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;See 2025 Non-qualified Deferred Compensation below for more information regarding the AEDCP.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;See 2025 Pension Benefits below for more information regarding the Alliant Energy Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Excess Retirement Plan.

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**Other Benefits** 

We provide limited perquisites to our named executive officers. Our named executive officers are eligible for executive physicals, reimbursement of financial planning expenses and long-term disability insurance which are in excess of the benefits provided to our other non-executive employees. The committee recognizes that the duties of the Chief Executive Officer involve significant travel and that permitting limited personal use of third-party charter aircraft allows her to continue to perform her duties in a safe, secure environment and promotes safe and effective use of her time. For 2025, the committee approved personal use of such aircraft for the Chief Executive Officer and her family subject to certain conditions. Amounts are included in the Summary Compensation Table.

Mr. Smyth was provided with a cash relocation bonus of $250,000 to cover any expenses incurred to relocate to Madison, Wisconsin, and a cash signing bonus of $220,000. Both cash bonuses are subject to repayment terms in the event Mr. Smyth terminates his employment within 24 months of the payment date. In addition, the Compensation Committee approved a full year non-prorated short-term incentive opportunity and equity awards to Mr. Smyth to replace compensation forfeited upon departure from his prior employer. These awards generally aligned in vesting and performance schedules to the awards being forfeited and were intended to make him whole for the loss of unvested awards, thereby facilitating a successful recruitment. The awards are subject to vesting conditions that align with our long-term incentive program and shareowner interests. The amount of these awards is provided in a footnote to the Summary Compensation Table.

**Post-Termination Compensation** 

***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreements***

We currently have in effect Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreements (KEESAs) with our executive officers, including our named executive officers, and certain key employees, which provide for double-trigger severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control.

Benefits under the KEESAs are paid only if: (1) a change in control occurs and (2) a qualifying termination of employment occurs within 180 days prior to the change in control or two years after the change in control. A qualifying termination occurs if the executive officer's employment terminates as a result of (a) termination by the Company, other than by reason of death or disability or for cause, or (b) termination by the executive officer for good reason. This double-trigger mechanism ensures that only those executive officers adversely affected by a change in control will receive benefits under the KEESAs.

The KEESAs provide a cash termination payment of 2.99 times for the CEO, and two times for the other executive officers, the sum of the executive officer's (i) annual base salary and (ii) target annual incentive pay for the year in which the termination occurs. The KEESAs also provide that, consistent with the terms of outstanding equity award agreements, any change in control payments under outstanding equity awards will be paid pursuant to the terms of the equity plan and the agreements under which the awards were granted. We do not offer severance arrangements with executive officers that provide a multiplier equal to or greater than three.

The KEESAs are generally designed to avoid the adverse effects of Section 280G of the tax code. Each KEESA provides that if any portion of the benefits under the KEESA or under any other agreement would constitute an excess parachute payment for purposes of the tax code, the executive officer may receive the greater, on an after-tax basis, of either a payment $1 less than the maximum amount he or she may receive without becoming subject to the 20% excise tax or the full payment subject to applicable excise taxes, for which the executive officer would be personally responsible. None of the KEESAs have Section 280G tax gross-up provisions.

We believe that the level of the benefits provided by the KEESAs to the executive officers reflects the appropriate amount of compensation necessary for our executive officers to consider our shareowners' interests without potential influence of their personal interests. We believe the security afforded by the KEESAs will help the executives to remain focused on business continuity and will reduce the distraction of the executives' reasonable concerns regarding future employment during the uncertainty of a proposed change in control transaction.

Additional information about the KEESAs is provided in the 2025 Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control section.

***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Severance Plan***

We also maintain the executive officer severance benefit plan, which compensates an executive officer in the event that his or her position is eliminated or significantly altered. As with our KEESA benefit, our executive officer severance benefit plan is designed to enable executives to remain focused on our business without undue personal concerns over job security. The plan provides for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Severance pay equal to one year's annual base salary

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Up to 18 months of COBRA coverage or participation in our subsidized retiree medical insurance program if eligible (six months of which are paid by us)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Outplacement services and/or tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Access to our employee assistance program

Eligibility for benefits under this plan is conditioned upon an executive executing a severance agreement and release form. All severance packages of executive officers are approved by the Compensation Committee. We believe our executive severance plan is consistent with industry-wide standards.

***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employment Agreements and Separation Arrangements***

We do not have any other employment agreements or separation arrangements with our executive officers.

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

**HOW WE ADDRESS GOVERNANCE AND RISK**

**Process For Setting Executive Compensation** 

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| Compensation Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Compensation Committee reviews and sets each component and level of compensation for the Company's named executive officers and other executive officers. The Compensation Committee's responsibilities include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Review and approve executive officers' compensation packages<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Review and approve corporate incentive goals and objectives relevant to compensation<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Evaluate performance results in light of these goals and objectives<br>The Compensation Committee is made up of independent directors and meets regularly in executive sessions without management present. The committee is supported in its work by the human resources staff and by the committee's outside consultant. |
| Chief Executive Officer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The CEO recommends to the Compensation Committee the level of compensation for the Company's named executive officers and other executive officers, other than the CEO. The CEO considers the following factors:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Executive performance<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Experience<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Strategic importance<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Internal pay equity<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market data<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Information provided by the Company's human resources staff<br>The CEO is present and available to the Compensation Committee during their meetings with respect to the compensation of the Company's other named executive officers and other executive officers. However, the committee discusses and determines the CEO's compensation in executive session. |
| Independent Compensation Consultant | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Compensation Committee engaged Pay Governance LLC as its independent external advisor. The committee receives data, analyses and support from Pay Governance. During 2025, Pay Governance participated in committee meetings, analyzed the competitive level of compensation for each of the named executive officers and provided information regarding executive compensation trends and market practices. Pay Governance reports solely to the committee and meets with the committee at each meeting in executive session. |
| Market Data | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each year, Pay Governance prepares a market compensation analysis based on companies in the utility industry and in general industry. This analysis assists the Compensation Committee in establishing executive officer compensation levels to allow us to remain competitive in our market. The market data used in 2025 included:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• General Industry Data: Willis Towers Watson's 2024 General Industry Executive Compensation Database, which includes pay data for approximately 1,000 general industry companies<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Utility Industry Data: Utility industry data are generally based on Alliant Energy's defined executive compensation peer group of 20 companies listed in the following table obtained from Willis Towers Watson's 2024 Energy Services Industry Executive Compensation Database <br>In addition, the Compensation Committee reviews equally blended general industry data and energy industry data. The market data is used to determine the market reference point used for corporate positions, which in 2025 were held by Ms. Barton, Mr. Durian, Mr. Sundararajan, and Mr. Smyth. Energy industry data was used as a secondary market reference point for these positions. The utility industry data was used as the sole market reference point for utility-specific positions, such as that held by Mr. de Leon.<br>The market data provides a reference for each executive officer's compensation components and total compensation.  |

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

The peer group companies used for utility industry data were selected by Pay Governance and include 20 companies that in the aggregate are viewed as comparable to Alliant Energy in terms of business and scale. Alliant Energy's financial scope is positioned near the middle of this peer group. The peer group companies used for utility industry data for 2025 were:

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| Atmos Energy Corporation | Eversource Energy | Portland General Electric Co., |
| Ameren Corporation | Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | PPL Corp |
| Avista Corporation | IDACORP, Inc. | Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Black Hills Corporation | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | Southwest Gas Holdings Inc |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | NiSource Inc. | TXNM Energy, Inc. |
| CMS Energy Corporation | OGE Energy Corporation | WEC Energy Group, Inc. |
| Evergy, Inc. | Pinnacle West Capital Corporation | |

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**Compensation Committee Risk Assessment**

In December 2025, the Compensation Committee reviewed an assessment presented by management of our general compensation policies and practices for all employees to evaluate whether risks arising from these policies and practices were reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. Based on this assessment, the committee concluded that our compensation policies and practices are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company and did not recommend or implement any material changes. The committee believes that the following features of our design and governance serve to mitigate materials risks arising from our compensation policies and practices.

***Balanced Design***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A mix of annual and long-term incentive awards provides an appropriate balance of short- and long-term risk and reward horizons

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A variety of performance metrics for incentive awards avoids excessive focus on a single measure of performance, balances multiple stakeholder interests and links achievement to financial, customer focused and operational goals; financial metrics encourage achievement of both absolute and relative growth

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Maximum caps on incentive awards reduce motivations to take short-term or inappropriately risky actions to increase payouts in any given year

***Strong Alignment***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Delivering a substantial portion of compensation based on achievement of performance goals drives achievement of annual Company goals, aligns management and key stakeholder interests, and promotes achievement of the strategic plan

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• All long-term equity awards are settled in Company stock

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Utilizing consistent performance metrics across all plans aligns executive short-term performance metrics with director and employee plans

***Governance***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Oversight by Compensation Committee

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Audits of metrics for incentive compensation payouts completed by internal audit department

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• State utility commissions review our compensation programs during rate reviews

***Policies***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Clawback policy and provisions that allow the Company to recoup incentive awards under certain circumstances

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Stock ownership requirements for executive officers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Double trigger change in control provisions in severance agreements and long-term equity awards; no tax gross up provisions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Maximum multiplier for change in control cash severance benefit no greater than 2.99

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• No hedging or pledging of Company stock

**Executive Stock Ownership Requirements**

We require executives of Alliant Energy to own a certain number of shares of common stock to further align the executives' interests with those of our shareowners. The stock ownership requirements are:

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| **Officer Level** | **Stock Ownership Requirement** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer | 6 times base salary |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President | 4 times base salary |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President | 3.5 times base salary |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President | 3 times base salary |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President | 1.5 times base salary |

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**COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS**

Shares held outright, vested restricted stock units, earned performance shares, earned performance restricted stock units, unvested restricted stock units that vest based solely on the passage of time, shares held in our AEDCP and shares held in the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan count toward the stock ownership requirement. Unearned performance restricted stock units and unearned performance shares do not count for this purpose.

Executives have five years from the date of their first long-term equity grants after the later of their hire date, or the date they were promoted into a position with a higher multiple, to achieve their goals. Executives who have not met their stock ownership level after five years are required to retain 100% of the after-tax value of vested long-term equity awards until the share ownership requirement is met. The Company has not issued any stock options so there is no requirement to hold stock options after exercise. Our CEO retains the right to grant special dispensation for hardship, promotions or new hires.

All of our current named executive officers who have held their current positions for five years are in compliance with the stock ownership guidelines. The named executive officers who have been in their positions for less than five years, including our current CEO, are on track to achieve the above ownership goals. The shares owned by our named executive officers are shown in the Ownership of Voting Securities table.

**Clawback Policy** 

The Compensation Committee adopted a clawback policy that provides that the Company will recover erroneously awarded incentive-based compensation in the event of an accounting restatement. The policy applies to incentive compensation received by current and former executive officers. It is triggered by an accounting restatement due to the Company's material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws. The Company must reasonably promptly recoup the amount of incentive-based compensation that exceeds the amount that would have been received by the executive officer had it been determined based on the restated amounts. Incentive compensation received for the three years preceding the restatement is subject to recoupment under the policy, subject to limited exceptions. This policy is intended to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Nasdaq listing standards.

The Compensation Committee previously adopted a clawback policy for executive officers that applies to all cash and equity-based incentive compensation to the extent not superseded by the clawback policy discussed above. Under this policy, the committee will recoup compensation paid under the Company's cash and equity incentive plans if it determines that such compensation was based on the achievement of financial or other results that were subsequently restated due to material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws, and due in whole or in part to gross negligence, intentional misconduct or fraud of a current or former executive officer. If, in the committee's view, the incentive compensation would have been materially lower if it had been based on the restated results, the committee will, to the extent permitted by applicable law, seek recoupment from that executive officer of any excess incentive compensation.

**Prohibition on Hedging and Pledging**

We prohibit the use of any hedging or similar transactions related to our shares by our executive officers and directors. We prohibit all insiders from trading in puts, calls, options or other derivative securities related to the Company's securities. Other hedging transactions, such as short sales, zero-cost collars, prepaid variable forward sale contracts, equity swaps or similar transactions are also prohibited. Insiders are further prohibited from pledging Company securities. Insiders include all executive officers, all members of the Board of Directors and designated employees who receive material nonpublic information in the regular course of their duties.

**Role of Tax Considerations**

Section 162(m) of the tax code limits the tax deductibility of compensation paid to our CEO and certain other executive officers to $1 million per person in any taxable year. The Compensation Committee, consistent with past practice, retains the flexibility and discretion to authorize compensation that will not be deductible. This flexibility is necessary to achieve elements of the Company's success that are in the best long-term interests of the Company and its shareowners, such as attracting and retaining talented executives and rewarding achievement of key corporate goals.

**Response to Non-Binding 2025 Say-on-Pay Shareowner Vote** 

At Alliant Energy's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, shareowners approved the say-on-pay proposal with more than 96% of the votes cast in favor of the proposal. The say-on-pay proposal is an advisory, non-binding resolution relating to the compensation of our named executive officers. We interpret the voting results as support that our executive compensation program and practices are reasonable and well aligned with shareowners' interests. Notwithstanding this vote of confidence expressed by our shareowners, the Compensation Committee and management continue to review the Company's executive compensation program and related disclosure with the assistance of outside compensation consultants and outside counsel to identify any potential changes that might augment shareowner value.

**CONCLUSION**

The Compensation Committee is provided with appropriate information and reviews all components of our CEO's and other executive officers' compensation. Based on this information, the committee seeks to implement executive compensation that is appropriately tied to the performance of the Company and executives on behalf of shareowners, employees and customers.

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**COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT**

**COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT** 

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis with our management. Based on this review and discussion, the committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

**COMPENSATION COMMITTEE** 

Stephanie Cox, Chair

Ignacio Cortina

Roger Newport

Christie Raymond

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**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

**<u>SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE</u>** 

The table below summarizes the compensation paid to or earned by our named executive officers for 2025, and, where applicable, 2024 and 2023.

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| **Name and Principal Position** | **Year** | **Salary <br>($)**<sup>(1)</sup>  | **Bonus** <br>**($)**<sup>(2)</sup>  | **Stock <br>Awards <br>($)**<sup>(3)</sup> | **Option <br>Awards <br>($)** | **Non-Equity <br>Incentive Plan <br>Compensation <br>($)**<sup>(1)(4)</sup> | **Change in <br>Pension Value <br>and <br>Non-qualified <br>Deferred <br>Compensation <br>Earnings ($)**<sup>(5)</sup> | **All Other <br>Compensation ($)**<sup>(6)</sup>  | **Total <br>($)** |
| Lisa Barton: President and Chief Executive Officer | 2025 | $1136937 | $0 | $5471255 | $0 | $1835563 | $111 | $555207 | $8999073 |
| Lisa Barton: President and Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | $1083270 | $0 | $4437940 | $0 | $1101875 | $24 | $348626 | $6971735 |
| Lisa Barton: President and Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | $698385 | $1700000 | $2545901 | $0 | $638138 | $4 | $130299 | $5712727 |
| Robert Durian:<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 2025 | $702693 | $0 | $1680516 | $0 | $770951 | $13726 | $254020 | $3421906 |
| Robert Durian:<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 2024 | $655001 | $0 | $1469465 | $0 | $426400 | $7860 | $225595 | $2784321 |
| Robert Durian:<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | $645385 | $0 | $1521461 | $0 | $473200 | $22608 | $196598 | $2859252 |
| Raja Sundararajan: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer | 2025 | $652500 | $0 | $1492574 | $0 | $673600 | $0 | $410633 | $3229307 |
| Raja Sundararajan: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer | 2024 | $604616 | $0 | $1002623 | $0 | $369000 | $0 | $137701 | $2113940 |
| Raja Sundararajan: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer | 2023 | $334616 | $0 | $1036042 | $0 | $409500 | $0 | $65900 | $1846058 |
| Antonio Smyth:<br>Executive Vice President<sup>(7)</sup> | 2025 | $471366 | $220000 | $2999569 | $0 | $660400 | $0 | $360144 | $4711479 |
| Antonio Smyth:<br>Executive Vice President<sup>(7)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Antonio Smyth:<br>Executive Vice President<sup>(7)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| David de Leon:<br>Senior Vice President | 2025 | $481847 | $0 | $651289 | $0 | $467326 | $12000 | $108601 | $1721063 |
| David de Leon:<br>Senior Vice President | 2024 | $460212 | $0 | $545784 | $0 | $266910 | $6000 | $96170 | $1375076 |
| David de Leon:<br>Senior Vice President | 2023 | $438846 | $0 | $470068 | $0 | $260260 | $24000 | $84305 | $1277479 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown in this column include any amounts deferred by the named executive officers under the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan. See 2025 Non-qualified Deferred Compensation.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2023, Ms. Barton was provided with a cash signing bonus of $1.7 million when she was appointed President and COO of Alliant Energy and CEO of IPL and WPL. This bonus was provided in consideration of relocation costs, any foregone compensation from her previous employer, and was important to our successful recruitment of Ms. Barton in a competitive market for top talent in our industry. The signing bonus is subject to repayment terms in the event that Ms. Barton terminates her employment within three years of joining the Company. In 2025, Mr. Smyth was provided with a cash signing bonus of $220,000 when he was appointed Executive Vice President. The signing bonus is subject to repayment terms in the event that Mr. Smyth terminates his employment within two years of joining the Company.

(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts in this column reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of performance shares, performance restricted stock units and restricted stock units granted pursuant to our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 18, or FASB ASC Topic 718.

A discussion of the assumptions used in calculating the award values may be found in Note 12(b) to our 2025 audited financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. For the performance shares that vest based on relative total shareowner return, the grant date fair value is based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions, consistent with the estimate of aggregate compensation cost to be recognized over the three-year performance period determined as of the grant date under FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures.

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**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

The following represents the breakdown of the 2025 grant date fair values of performance shares that vest based on relative total shareowner return at target and at maximum, respectively, for each named executive officer:

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| **Name** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares<br>(Target)** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares <br>(Maximum)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $2064162 | $4128324 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $634023 | $1268046 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $563098 | $1126196 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $1131734 | $2263468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $245706 | $491412 |

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The following represents the breakdown of the 2025 grant date fair value of performance shares that vest based on cumulative consolidated net income at target and at maximum, respectively, for each named executive officer:

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| **Name** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares<br>(Target)** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares <br>(Maximum)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $1834612 | $3669224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $563515 | $1127030 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $500478 | $1000956 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $1198859 | $2397718 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $218381 | $436762 |

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The following represents the breakdown of the 2025 grant date fair value of performance shares that vest based on renewables at target and at maximum, respectively, for each named executive officer:

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| **Name** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares<br>(Target)** | **Grant Date <br>Fair Value of <br>Performance Shares <br>(Maximum)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $262070 | $524140 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $80476 | $160952 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $71479 | $142958 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $69793 | $139586 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $31180 | $62360 |

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(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2025 amounts in this column reflect cash amounts for short-term incentive pay received by the named executive officers with respect to services performed in 2025 that were paid in 2026. Mr.Smyth was provided with a full year short-term incentive payment, despite being hired in April, to facilitate successful recruitment efforts.

(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2025 amounts in this column reflect: (a) the actuarial increase in the present value of named executive officers' benefits under pension plans in which they participate, determined using the assumptions and methods set forth in footnote (3) to the 2025 Pension Benefits table, and (b) amounts representing above market interest on non-qualified deferred compensation. The following

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**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

represents the breakdown for 2025 for each of the change in pension value and the above market interest on non-qualified deferred compensation, respectively, for each named executive officer:

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| **Name** | **Change in Pension Value** | **Above Market Non-qualified <br>Deferred Compensation Earnings** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $0 | $111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $12000 | $1726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $12000 | $0 |

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The changes in the actuarial present values of the named executive officers' pension benefits do not constitute cash payments to the named executive officers.

(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table provides details for the amounts reported under the All Other Compensation column for 2025.

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| **Name** | **Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits**<sup>(a)</sup> | **Registrant** <br>**Contributions to** <br>**Defined Contribution Plans**<sup>(b)</sup> | **Life Insurance<br>Premiums** | **Dividends**<sup>(c)</sup> | **Other Payments**<sup>(d)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $37661 | $73738 | $11484 | $432324 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $0 | $69769 | $5086 | $179165 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $13695 | $63827 | $2603 | $121549 | $208959 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $14709 | $17585 | $1438 | $76412 | $250000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $0 | $40509 | $5273 | $62819 | $0 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ms. Barton received perquisites and other personal benefits comprised of personal air travel, an annual physical exam, financial planning services, and executive long-term disability insurance. Mr. Sundararajan received perquisites and other personal benefits comprised of an annual physical exam, financial planning services, and executive long-term disability insurance. Mr. Smyth received perquisites and other personal benefits comprised of an annual physical exam, financial planning services, and executive long-term disability insurance, and health insurance opt-out payments. None of the other named executive officers received perquisites and other personal benefits in the aggregate amount of $10,000 or more in 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matching contributions to the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan, employer contributions to the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan, employer contributions based on age and service to the 401(k) Savings Plan accounts and employer contributions to the Alliant Energy Excess Retirement Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends and dividend equivalents earned in 2025 on unvested performance shares, performance restricted stock units and restricted stock units are reinvested and paid only at the time performance and/or vesting conditions are satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Sundararajan received $141,907 of relocation expense, and a tax reimbursement of $67,052 related to relocation expense. Mr. Smyth received $250,000 related to relocation expenses. Relocation payments are subject to repayment terms in the event the executive's employment is terminated within two years of receiving the payment.

(7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Smyth was not a named executive officer in 2023 or 2024.

**2025 CEO Pay Ratio**

As required by SEC rules, we are providing the following information based on reasonable estimates. For 2025, the median of the annual total compensation of all employees (other than CEO) of the Company was $177,645. The annual total compensation of Alliant Energy's CEO, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table for 2025 above, was $8,999,073.

The ratio of the annual total compensation of Alliant Energy's CEO to the median of the annual total compensation of all employees for 2025 was 51 to 1.

As permitted by SEC rules, the median employee for 2025 is the same employee identified in 2023 because there have not been changes to our employee population or employee compensation arrangements in 2025 that we reasonably believe would result in a significant change to this pay ratio disclosure. To identify the median employee from our employee population in 2023, we compared the amount of salary and wages of our employees as reflected in our payroll records as reported to the IRS on Form W-2 for 2023. We used December 31, 2023 as the determination date. We did not consider annual equity awards in determining the median employee as such awards are not widely distributed to our employee population. We did not make any cost-of-living adjustments. We annualized the compensation of employees who were hired in 2023. Once we identified our median employee, we calculated that employee's compensation for 2025 as though that compensation were being calculated for purposes of the Summary Compensation Table. We compared that compensation total with the 2025 compensation of the CEOs as described above.

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**<u>2025 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS</u>**

The following table sets forth information regarding all plan-based awards that we granted to our named executive officers in 2025.

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| **Name** | **Grant<br>Date** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Possible Payouts**<br>**Under Non-Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards**<sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Possible Payouts**<br>**Under Non-Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards**<sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Possible Payouts**<br>**Under Non-Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards**<sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Future Payouts**<br>**Under Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Future Payouts**<br>**Under Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated Future Payouts**<br>**Under Equity Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards** | **All Other Stock Awards:**<br>**Number** <br>**of Shares**<br>**of Stock**<br>**or Units** <br>**(#)** | **Grant Date Fair <br>Value of Stock <br>Awards<br>($)** |
| **Name** | **Grant<br>Date** | **Threshold <br>($)**  | **Target <br>($)**  | **Maximum <br>($)** | **Threshold <br>(#)**  | **Target <br>(#)**  | **Maximum <br>(#)**  | **All Other Stock Awards:**<br>**Number** <br>**of Shares**<br>**of Stock**<br>**or Units** <br>**(#)** | **Grant Date Fair <br>Value of Stock <br>Awards<br>($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 2/20/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 14887 | 29773 | 59546 |  | $2064162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 2/20/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 14887 | 29773 | 59546 |  | $1834612 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 2/20/2025<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  | 2127 | 4253 | 8506 |  | $262070 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 2/20/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 21266 | $1310411 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  | $712188 | $1424375 | $2848750 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 2/20/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 4573 | 9145 | 18290 |  | $634023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 2/20/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 4573 | 9145 | 18290 |  | $563515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 2/20/2025<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  | 653 | 1306 | 2612 |  | $80476 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 2/20/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6532 | $402502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  | $297500 | $595000 | $1190000 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 2/20/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 4061 | 8122 | 16244 |  | $563098 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 2/20/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 4061 | 8122 | 16244 |  | $500478 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 2/20/2025<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  | 580 | 1160 | 2320 |  | $71479 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 2/20/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5802 | $357519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  | $260000 | $520000 | $1040000 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 4/15/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 3969 | 7937 | 15874 |  | $550272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 4/15/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 3969 | 7937 | 15874 |  | $488919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 4/15/2025<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  | 567 | 1133 | 2266 |  | $69793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 4/15/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5669 | $349210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  | $254000 | $508000 | $1016000 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 3125 | 6250 | 12500 |  | $287750 |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 3125 | 6250 | 12500 |  | $385000 |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1461 | $89998 |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 2638 | 5275 | 10550 |  | $293712 |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 2638 | 5275 | 10550 |  | $324940 |
|  | 4/15/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2597 | $159975 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 2/20/2025<sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  | 1772 | 3544 | 7088 |  | $245706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 2/20/2025<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  | 1772 | 3544 | 7088 |  | $218381 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 2/20/2025<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  | 253 | 506 | 1012 |  | $31180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 2/20/2025<sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2532 | $156022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  | $180000 | $360000 | $720000 |  |  |  |  |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown represent the threshold, target and maximum awards that could have been earned under our EXSTIP Plan for 2025 as described more fully under Compensation Discussion and Analysis — How We Pay Named Executive Officers — Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Pay. Amounts shown in the threshold column reflect the minimum amount payable (50% of target) if the performance threshold is met for all performance metrics. If the minimum performance level for any metric is not achieved, no amount is paid with respect to that metric. The maximum payment level was 200% of the target amount. Payments earned for 2025 are shown in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown represent the threshold, target and maximum amounts of performance shares (Total Shareowner Return) that were awarded in 2025 to the named executive officers under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described more fully under

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Compensation Discussion and Analysis — How We Pay Named Executive Officers — Long-Term Equity Awards. The threshold amount is shown at 50% of the target amount. The maximum amount is 200% of the target amount. For the performance shares, the grant date fair value is based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions, consistent with the estimate of aggregate compensation cost to be recognized over the performance period determined as of the grant date pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. For the performance shares granted in 2025, the grant date fair value, as determined by FASB ASC Topic 718, is $69.33. The performance shares granted to Mr. Smyth included three tranches vesting in 2025, 2026, and 2027 and the grant date fair values, as determined by FASB ASC Topic 718, are $55.68, $46.04 and $69.33, respectively. Performance shares granted in 2025 accumulate dividend equivalents on the same basis as shares of our common stock, but dividends are not paid until performance targets and vesting requirements are met.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown represent the threshold, target and maximum amounts of performance shares (Net Income) that were awarded in 2025 to the named executive officers under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described more fully under Compensation Discussion and Analysis — How We Pay Named Executive Officers — Long-Term Equity Awards. The threshold amount is shown at 50% of the target amount. The maximum amount is 200% of the target amount. For the performance shares, the grant date fair value, as determined by the closing price of our common stock on the grant date, is $61.62 for the grants on February 20, 2025 and $61.60 for the grants on April 15, 2025. Performance shares granted in 2025 accumulate dividend equivalents on the same basis as shares of our common stock, but dividends are not paid until performance targets and vesting requirements are met.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown represent the threshold, target and maximum amounts of performance shares (Renewables) that were awarded in 2025 to the named executive officers under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described more fully under Compensation Discussion and Analysis — How We Pay Named Executive Officers — Long-Term Equity Awards. The threshold amount is shown at 50% of the target amount. The maximum amount is 200% of the target amount. For the performance shares, the grant date fair value, as determined by the closing price of our common stock on the grant date, is $61.62 for the grants on February 20, 2025 and $61.60 for the grants on April 15, 2025. Performance shares granted in 2025 accumulate dividend equivalents on the same basis as shares of our common stock, but dividends are not paid until performance targets and vesting requirements are met.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts shown represent the number of restricted stock units that were awarded in 2025 to the named executive officers under our 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described more fully under Compensation Discussion and Analysis — How We Pay Named Executive Officers — Long-Term Equity Awards. For the restricted stock units, the grant date fair value, as determined by the closing price of our common stock on the grant date, is $61.62 for the grants on February 20, 2025 and $61.60 for the grants on April 15, 2025. Restricted stock units granted in 2025 accumulate dividend equivalents on the same basis as shares of our common stock, but dividends are not paid until the restricted stock units are fully vested.

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**<u>2025 OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END</u>**

The following table sets forth information on outstanding unvested equity awards held by our named executive officers on December 31, 2025. No stock options are outstanding.

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| | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** |
|<br>**Name** | **Number <br>of Shares <br>or Units of <br>Stock <br>That Have <br>Not <br>Vested (#)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Market Value <br>of Shares or <br>Units of <br>Stock That <br>Have Not <br>Vested ($)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Equity Incentive <br>Plan Awards: <br>Number of <br>Unearned <br>Shares, Units or <br>Other Rights <br>That Have Not <br>Vested (#)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Equity <br>Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards: <br>Market or <br>Payout <br>Value of <br>Unearned <br>Shares, Units <br>or Other <br>Rights That <br>Have Not <br>Vested ($)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Equity <br>Incentive**<br>**Plan Awards: <br>Market or <br>Payout <br>Value of <br>Unearned <br>Shares, Units <br>or Other <br>Rights That <br>Have Not <br>Vested ($)**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 69134 | $4494401 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 60958 | $3962880 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 69134 | $4494401 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 60958 | $3962880 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 9876 | $642039 | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  |  | 8708 | $566107 | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 24690 | $1605097 |  |  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | 21770 | $1415268 |  |  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 22892 | $1488209 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 18724 | $1217247 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 22892 | $1488209 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 18724 | $1217247 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 3269 | $212518 | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian |  |  | 2674 | $173837 | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 8175 | $531457 |  |  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 6687 | $434722 |  |  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 15618 | $1015326 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 16629 | $1081051 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 15618 | $1015326 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 16629 | $1081051 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 2232 | $145102 | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  |  | 2375 | $154399 | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 5578 | $362626 |  |  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | 5940 | $386159 |  |  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  |  | 12796 | $831868 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  |  | 16250 | $1056413 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  |  | 12796 | $831868 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  |  | 16250 | $1056413 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth |  |  | 2320 | $150823 | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 1496 | $97255 |  |  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 5803 | $377253 |  |  | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 2659 | $172862 |  |  | (10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 8438 | $548554 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 7256 | $471713 | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 8438 | $548554 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 7256 | $471713 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 1205 | $78337 | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  | 1036 | $67350 | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 3014 | $195940 |  |  | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | 2592 | $168506 |  |  | (9) |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The share or unit values in the table include credited dividend equivalents, which will be paid only if the vesting criterion is met and the underlying award is paid out. The dollar values in the table are calculated by using the closing price of our common stock of $65.01 on December 31, 2025.

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(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Total Shareowner Return) granted on February 15, 2024 and May 7, 2024, except those granted to Mr. Smyth on April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2026. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Total Shareowner Return) granted on February 20, 2025 and April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2027. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Net Income) granted on February 15, 2024 and May 7, 2024 except those granted to Mr. Smyth on April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2026. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Net Income) granted on February 20, 2025 and April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2027. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Workforce Composition) granted on February 15, 2024 and May 7, 2024. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2026. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance shares (Environmental) granted on February 20, 2025 and April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs if the performance criterion is met at the end of the performance period ending December 31, 2027. The values in the table assume maximum level performance.

(8)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock units granted on February 15, 2024 and May 7, 2024, except those granted to Mr. Smyth on April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs based on continuous service through December 31, 2026.

(9)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock units granted on February 20, 2025 and April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs based on continuous service through December 31, 2027.

(10)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock units granted on April 15, 2025. Vesting occurs based on continuous service through April 15, 2026.

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**<u>2025 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED</u>**

The following table shows a summary of the stock awards vested for our named executive officers during 2025. No stock options were exercised during 2025.

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| | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** |  |
|<br>**Name** | **Long-Term Equity Awards** | **Number of <br>Shares <br>Acquired <br>on Vesting <br>(#)** | **Value <br>Realized <br>on Vesting <br>($)**<sup>(1)</sup> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Shares | 26998 | $1890130 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Restricted Stock Units | 20535 | $1437655 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted Stock Units | 13299 | $864568 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Shares | 15837 | $1108748 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Restricted Stock Units | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 12045 | $843270 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted Stock Units | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 7802 | $507208 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Shares | 10660 | $746307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Restricted Stock Units | 8108 | $567641 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted Stock Units | 5251 | $341368 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Shares | 7890 | $552379 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Restricted Stock Units | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 5224 | $365732 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Shares | 4894 | $342629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance Restricted Stock Units | 3722 | $260577 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted Stock Units | 2411 | $156739 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  |  |  |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For performance shares granted for the 2023-2025 performance period, reflects an amount calculated by multiplying the number of vested performance shares, plus accumulated dividend equivalent units (including fractional amounts not shown), by the fair market value of our common stock on February 19, 2026 (the date the Compensation Committee certified achievement of the performance goals for such performance shares) of $70.01. For performance restricted stock units granted for the 2023-2025 performance period, reflects an amount calculated by multiplying the number of vested performance restricted stock units, plus accumulated dividend equivalent units (including fractional amounts not shown), by the fair market value of our common stock on February 19, 2026 (the date the Compensation Committee certified achievement of the performance goals for such performance restricted stock units) of $70.01. For restricted stock units granted for the 2023-2025 performance period, reflects an amount calculated by multiplying the number of vested shares of restricted stock units, plus accumulated dividend equivalent units (including fractional amounts not shown), by the fair market value of our common stock on December 31, 2025 of $65.01. Performance restricted stock units, performance shares, and restricted stock units are settled in shares only.

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**<u>2025 PENSION BENEFITS</u>**

The following table sets forth the number of years of credited service, the present value of accumulated benefits and payments during 2025 for each of our named executive officers under the Alliant Energy Cash Balance Pension Plan and the Alliant Energy Excess Retirement Plan which are each described below. The amounts shown for our named executive officers are estimates only and do not necessarily reflect the actual amounts that will be paid to them, which will only be known at the time that they become eligible for payment.

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| **Name** | **Plan Name**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Number of Years <br>Credited <br>Service <br>(#)**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Present <br>Value of <br>Accumulated <br>Benefit <br>($)**<sup>(3)</sup> | **Payments**<br>**During**<br>**2025**<br>**($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | Cash Balance Pension Plan | N/A | N/A |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | Excess Retirement Plan | 2.9 | $123000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton |  | ***Total*** | $123000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | Cash Balance Pension Plan | 15.9 | $186000 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | 33.3 | $431000 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***Total*** | $617000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | Cash Balance Pension Plan | N/A | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | Excess Retirement Plan | 2.6 | $40000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***Total*** | $40000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | Cash Balance Pension Plan | N/A | N/A |
| Excess Retirement Plan | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | 0.8 | $4000 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***Total*** | $4000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | Cash Balance Pension Plan | 21.2 | $394000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | Excess Retirement Plan | 38.6 | $62000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***Total*** | $456000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon |  |  |  |  |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All named executive officers are eligible for the Excess Retirement Plan. Mr. Durian and Mr. de Leon are eligible for the Cash Balance Pension Plan.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Years of credited service for the Cash Balance Pension Plan are less than the actual years of service of the officer because the Cash Balance Pension Plan was frozen in August 2008.

(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following assumptions, among others, were used to calculate the present value of accumulated benefits: benefit commencement age is the earliest unreduced retirement age for the predominant plan (Mr. Durian and Mr. de Leon each at age 62 for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and Excess Retirement Plan, and Ms. Barton, Mr. Sundararajan and Mr. Smyth each at age 65 for the Excess Retirement Plan); the benefit calculation date is December 31, 2025, consistent with our accounting measurement date for financial statement reporting purposes; the ASC 715 discount rate is 5.08% for the Excess Retirement Plan, and 5.48% for the Cash Balance Pension Plan (compared to 5.52% for the Excess Retirement Plan, and 5.64% for the Cash Balance Pension Plan in 2024); the post-retirement mortality assumption is based on the PRI-2012 mortality table with white collar adjustment and generational projection starting in 2012 using a modified Scale MP-2021 (same as used for ASC 715 valuations); the form of payment is 50% lump sum and 50% annuity for the Cash Balance Pension Plan and 100% lump sum for the Excess Retirement Plan.

**Alliant Energy Cash Balance Pension Plan** 

A portion of our salaried employees, including certain of our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the Alliant Energy Cash Balance Pension Plan that we maintain. The Cash Balance Pension Plan bases a participant's defined benefit pension on the value of a hypothetical account balance. For individuals participating in the Cash Balance Pension Plan as of August 1, 1998, a starting account balance was created equal to the present value of the benefit accrued as of December 31, 1997, under the applicable prior benefit formula. In addition, such individuals received a special one-time transition credit amount equal to a specified percentage varying with age and multiplied by credited service and pay. For 1998 through August 2, 2008, participants received annual credits to the account equal to 5% of base pay (including certain incentive payments, pre-tax deferrals and other items). For 1998 through August 2, 2008, participants also received an interest credit on all prior accruals equal to 4%, plus a potential share of the gain on the investment return on Cash Balance Pension Plan assets for the year. We amended the Cash Balance Pension Plan's interest crediting rate for 2009 and future years. The new interest crediting rate is equal to the annual percentage change in the consumer price index as of October each year, plus 3%.

Ms. Barton, Mr. Sundararajan and Mr. Smyth are not eligible to participate in the Cash Balance Pension Plan.

For Mr. Durian and Mr. de Leon, estimated benefits under the applicable prior plan benefit formula are expected to be higher than under the Cash Balance Pension Plan formula, utilizing current assumptions. Therefore, their benefits are determined under the applicable

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prior plan benefit formula. To the extent benefits under the Cash Balance Pension Plan are limited by tax law, any excess will be paid under the Excess Retirement Plan described below. Cash Balance Pension Plan accruals ceased as of August 2, 2008. This freeze applies to both the 5% of base pay annual credits to the hypothetical account balance and to the grandfathered prior plan formulas. Subsequent to August 2, 2008, active participants receive enhanced benefits under the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan.

Pension benefits for Mr. Durian are determined using the prior plan formula from the IES Industries pension plan. The prior plan formula provides retirement income based on years of service, final average compensation and Social Security covered compensation.

The monthly benefit formula for Mr. Durian for service until the August 2, 2008 freeze date is A + B + C where: A = 1.05% of average monthly compensation for the number of years of service not in excess of 35; B = 0.50% of average monthly compensation in excess of Social Security covered compensation for the number of years of service not in excess of 35; and C = 1.38% of average monthly compensation for the number of years of service in excess of 35. Compensation generally is the salary amount reported in the Summary Compensation Table (subject to the limit in the tax code), with the final average compensation being calculated based on the three highest calendar years of such pay. The formula provides the basic benefit payable for the life of the participant. If the participant receives an alternative form of payment, then the monthly benefit would be reduced accordingly. Early retirement benefits are available after a participant reaches age 55, provided he has at least 15 years of service. Unreduced benefits are available at age 62. Benefits that commence prior to age 62 are reduced by a factor of not less than 5% per year.

Pension benefits for Mr. de Leon are determined using the prior plan formula from the WPL pension plan. The prior plan formula provides retirement income based on years of service, final average compensation and Social Security covered compensation.

The monthly benefit formula for Mr. de Leon for service until the August 2, 2008 freeze date is A - B x C where: A = 55% of average monthly compensation for the number of years of service not in excess of 30; B = 0.50% of average monthly compensation in excess of Social Security covered compensation; and C is credited service (up to 360 months) divided by 30. Compensation generally is the salary amount reported in the Summary Compensation Table (subject to the limit in the tax code), with the final average compensation being calculated based on the three highest calendar years of such pay. The formula provides the basic benefit payable for the life of the participant. If the participant receives an alternative form of payment, then the monthly benefit would be reduced accordingly.

**Alliant Energy Excess Retirement Plan** 

We maintain an unfunded Excess Retirement Plan that provides funds for payment of retirement benefits where an employee's retirement benefits exceed statutory limits applicable to the tax-qualified plans. The Excess Retirement Plan provides an amount equal to the difference between (i) the actual pension benefit payable under the Cash Balance Pension Plan and our actual contributions based on age and service to the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan, and (ii) what such benefits and contributions would be if calculated without regard to any limitation imposed by the tax code on pension benefits or covered compensation.

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**<u>2025 NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION</u>**

The table below sets forth certain information as of December 31, 2025, for our named executive officers with respect to the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan, which is described below.

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| **Name** | **Executive <br>Contributions <br>in 2025 <br>($)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Registrant <br>Contributions <br>in 2025<br>($)**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Aggregate <br>Earnings <br>in 2025 <br>($)**<sup>(3)</sup> | **Aggregate** <br>**Withdrawals/** <br>**Distributions** <br>**in 2025** <br>**($)** | **Aggregate <br>Balance as of <br>December 31, <br>2025 <br>($)**<sup>(4)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $110188 | $0 | $42972 | $0 | $360813 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $104654 | $16158 | $461818 | $0 | $3790701 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $143085 | $14158 | $46933 | $0 | $374677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $31750 | $0 | $952 | $0 | $32702 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts reported are also reported under the Salary and Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation columns, as applicable, in the Summary Compensation Table.

(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amounts reported are also reported under the All Other Compensation column in the Summary Compensation Table and represent contributions earned in the last completed fiscal year but not credited until the following fiscal year.

(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following portion of the amounts reported in this column, which represents above-market interest on deferred compensation, is reported under the Change in Pension Value and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings column in the Summary Compensation Table.

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| **Name** | **Above-Market <br>Interest on <br>Deferred <br>Compensation** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $1726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | $0 |

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(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following amounts included in this column for the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan also have been reported in the Total column of the Summary Compensation Table for 2024 and 2023.

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| **Name** | **Reported for <br>2024** | **Reported for <br>2023** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lisa Barton | $144035 | $47135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Durian | $112000 | $78889 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Raja Sundararajan | $161161 | $11539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Antonio Smyth | N/A | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David de Leon | N/A | N/A |

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We maintain the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan (AEDCP) under which participants, including our current named executive officers, may defer up to 80% of base salary and annual incentive pay. Participants who have made the maximum allowed contribution to the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan may receive an additional credit from the Company to the AEDCP. The credit made in March 2025 was equal to 50% of A - B, where:

A = the lesser of (i) 8% of base salary for the plan year or (ii) the sum of the amounts (if any) contributed by the participant to the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan during the applicable year that were eligible for matching contributions under the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan, plus the amounts deferred by the participant during the applicable year under the AEDCP; and

B = the amount of any matching contributions under the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan on behalf of the participant for the applicable year.

The participant may elect to have his or her deferrals credited to an Interest Account, Equity Account, Company Stock Account or Mutual Fund Account. Deferrals and matching contributions to the Interest Account receive an annual return based on the 10-year Treasury Bond Rate plus 1.50%. Deferrals and matching contributions credited to the Equity Account are treated as invested in an S&P 500 index fund. Deferrals and matching contributions credited to the Mutual Fund Account are treated as invested in a mutual fund or other investment vehicle offered under the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan and selected by the participant. Deferrals and matching contributions credited to the Company Stock Account are treated as though invested in our common stock and are credited with dividend equivalents, which are treated as if reinvested. The shares of common stock identified as obligations under the AEDCP are held in a rabbi trust. Payments from the AEDCP due to death or retirement may be made in a lump sum or in annual installments for up to 10 years at the election of the participant. Payments from the AEDCP for any reason other than death or retirement are made in a lump sum. Participants in the AEDCP are certain members of management or highly compensated employees under ERISA, and include all our current named executive officers except for Mr. de Leon.

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**<u>2025 POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL</u>**

**Tables**

The following tables describe potential payments and benefits under our compensation and benefit plans and arrangements to which our named executive officers would be entitled upon termination of employment and/or a change in control of our Company. The estimated amount of compensation payable to each of our named executive officers in each situation is listed in the following tables assuming that the termination and/or change in control of our Company occurred on December 31, 2025, the last business day of our last completed fiscal year, and that our common stock is valued at $65.01, which was the closing market price for our common stock on that date. The actual amount of payments and benefits can only be determined at the time of such a termination or change in control and therefore the actual amounts will vary from the estimated amounts in the following tables. Descriptions of the circumstances that would trigger payments or benefits to our named executive officers, the method under which such payments and benefits are determined under the circumstances, the material conditions and obligations applicable to the receipt of payments or benefits, and other material factors regarding such agreements and plans, as well as other material assumptions that we have made in calculating the estimated compensation, follow these tables.

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| **Lisa Barton** | **Death** | **Disability** | **Involuntary<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause** | **Retirement** | **Change in<br>Control and<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause or for<br>Good<br>Reason** | **Change in<br>Control<br>Without<br>Termination** |
| <u>Triggered Payouts</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash Termination Payment | $0 | $0 | $1139500 | $0 | $7665986 | $0 |
| Life, Medical, Dental Insurance Continuation | $0 | $0 | $8872 | $0 | $32556 | $0 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1000 | $0 |
| Unearned Restricted Stock Units | $3020365 | $3020365 | $1541821 | $3020365 | $3020365 | $3020365 |
| Unearned Performance Shares | $9061354 | $9061354 | $4625592 | $9061354 | $9061354 | $9061354 |
| Outplacement Services | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 | $113950 | $0 |
| Legal and Accounting Advisor Services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 |
| Total Pre-Tax Benefit | $12081719 | $12081719 | $7325785 | $12081719 | $19905211 | $12081719 |

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| **Robert Durian** | **Death** | **Disability** | **Involuntary<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause** | **Retirement** | **Change in<br>Control and<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause or for<br>Good<br>Reason** | **Change in<br>Control<br>Without<br>Termination** |
| <u>Triggered Payouts</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash Termination Payment | $0 | $0 | $700000 | $0 | $2590000 | $0 |
| Life, Medical, Dental Insurance Continuation | $0 | $0 | $8895 | $0 | $31940 | $0 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unearned Restricted Stock Units | $966179 | $966179 | $499212 | $966179 | $966179 | $966179 |
| Unearned Performance Shares | $2898634 | $2898634 | $1497700 | $2898634 | $2898634 | $2898634 |
| Outplacement Services | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 | $70000 | $0 |
| Legal and Accounting Advisor Services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 |
| Total Pre-Tax Benefit | $3864813 | $3864813 | $2715807 | $3864813 | $6566753 | $3864813 |

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| **Raja Sundararajan** | **Death** | **Disability** | **Involuntary<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause** | **Retirement** | **Change in<br>Control and<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause or for<br>Good<br>Reason** | **Change in<br>Control<br>Without<br>Termination** |
| <u>Triggered Payouts</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash Termination Payment | $0 | $0 | $650000 | $0 | $2340000 | $0 |
| Life, Medical, Dental Insurance Continuation | $0 | $0 | $4453 | $0 | $18284 | $0 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2000 | $0 |
| Unearned Restricted Stock Units | $748785 | $748785 | $370470 | $748785 | $748785 | $748785 |
| Unearned Performance Shares | $2246128 | $2246128 | $1111335 | $2246128 | $2246128 | $2246128 |
| Outplacement Services | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 | $65000 | $0 |
| Legal and Accounting Advisor Services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 |
| Total Pre-Tax Benefit | $2994913 | $2994913 | $2146258 | $2994913 | $5430197 | $2994913 |

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| **Antonio Smyth** | **Death** | **Disability** | **Involuntary<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause** | **Retirement** | **Change in<br>Control and<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause or for<br>Good<br>Reason** | **Change in<br>Control<br>Without<br>Termination** |
| <u>Triggered Payouts</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash Termination Payment | $0 | $0 | $635000 | $0 | $2286000 | $0 |
| Life, Medical, Dental Insurance Continuation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3670 | $0 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1000 | $0 |
| Unearned Restricted Stock Units | $647370 | $647370 | $279894 | $647370 | $647370 | $647370 |
| Unearned Performance Shares | $1963693 | $1963693 | $931853 | $1963693 | $1963693 | $1963693 |
| Outplacement Services | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 | $63500 | $0 |
| Legal and Accounting Advisor Services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 |
| Total Pre-Tax Benefit | $2611063 | $2611063 | $1856747 | $2611063 | $4975233 | $2611063 |

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| **David de Leon** | **Death** | **Disability** | **Involuntary<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause** | **Retirement** | **Change in<br>Control and<br>Termination<br>Without<br>Cause or for<br>Good<br>Reason** | **Change in<br>Control<br>Without<br>Termination** |
| <u>Triggered Payouts</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash Termination Payment | $0 | $0 | $480000 | $0 | $1680000 | $0 |
| Life, Medical, Dental Insurance Continuation | $0 | $0 | $8895 | $0 | $31489 | $0 |
| Excess Retirement Plan | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unearned Restricted Stock Units | $364446 | $364446 | $186795 | $364446 | $364446 | $364446 |
| Unearned Performance Shares | $1093111 | $1093111 | $560278 | $1093111 | $1093111 | $1093111 |
| Outplacement Services | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 | $48000 | $0 |
| Legal and Accounting Advisor Services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10000 | $0 |
| Total Pre-Tax Benefit | $1457557 | $1457557 | $1245968 | $1457557 | $3227046 | $1457557 |

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**Change in Control Agreements** 

We currently have in effect Key Executive Employment and Severance Agreements (KEESAs) with all our named executive officers. The KEESAs provide that each executive officer who is a party thereto is entitled to benefits if, within a period of up to two years after a change in control of our Company (as defined below), or within 180 days prior thereto in connection with a change in control, the executive's employment ends as a result of: (a) termination by us, other than by reason of death or disability or for cause (as defined below), or (b) termination by the officer for good reason (as defined below).

The KEESAs provide the following benefits in the event of a qualifying termination up to two years after a change of control, each of which is reflected in the tables above, assuming the maximum potential amounts payable pursuant to the terms of the KEESAs:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• outplacement services at a cost not to exceed 10% of the officer's annual base salary

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• continuation of life, medical and dental insurance coverage for up to two years

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• full vesting of the officer's accrued benefit in any defined contribution retirement plan such as the Excess Retirement Plan (the amounts shown in the tables above assume a single life annuity or lump sum payment under our qualified Cash Balance Pension Plan and non-qualified Excess Retirement Plan using a lump sum interest rate for payment commencing in fiscal 2026 (i.e., IRS PPA lump sum segment interest rate of 4.01%, 5.04%, and 5.83%)), provided that the form and time for payment of benefits will be in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• payment under outstanding equity awards pursuant to the terms of the plan and the agreement under which the awards were granted

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cash termination payment of 2.99 times for the CEO, and for the other executive officers, two times the sum of (i) the executive officer's annual base salary and (ii) the executive officer's target annual incentive pay for the year in which the termination occurs (Cash Termination Payment), and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• reimbursement for up to $10,000 in legal or accounting advisor fees relating to the computation of cash amounts due under the KEESAs.

The KEESAs provide only the Cash Termination Payment and reimbursement of legal and accounting fees in the event of a qualifying termination within 180 days prior to a change in control.

The KEESAs provide that if any portion of the benefits under the KEESAs, or under any other agreement, would constitute an excess parachute payment for purposes of the tax code, the executive may receive the better, on an after-tax basis, of either a payment $1 less than the maximum amount they may receive without becoming subject to the 20% excise tax, or receive the fully calculated payment subject to applicable excise taxes for which they would be personally responsible. The potential payment and benefit amounts shown in the table above assume the executives receive the full payment under the KEESAs without giving effect to the cutback provision.

In consideration of the KEESA benefits, the executive agrees not to compete with us for a period of one year after the executive leaves us, and to keep in confidence any proprietary information or confidential information for a period of five years after the executive officer leaves us. Both of these conditions can be waived in writing by our CEO and Board of Directors, respectively.

Under the KEESAs, a "change in control" is deemed to have occurred if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any person (with certain exceptions set forth in the KEESAs) is or becomes the beneficial owner of securities representing 30% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock or combined voting power

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• there is a change in a majority of our Board of Directors during a 12-month period that is not approved by at least two-thirds of the existing directors

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we complete a merger, consolidation or share exchange with any other corporation (or the issuance of voting securities in connection with a merger, consolidation or share exchange) in which our shareowners control less than 50% of the combined voting power after the merger, consolidation or share exchange, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our shareowners approve, and we complete, a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution or we effect the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of our assets.

Under the KEESAs, the term "cause" generally means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• engaging in intentional conduct that causes us demonstrable and serious financial injury

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• conviction of a felony that substantially impairs the officer's ability to perform duties or responsibilities, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• continuing willful and unreasonable refusal by an officer to perform duties or responsibilities.

Under the KEESAs, the term "good reason" generally means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a material breach of the agreement by us

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a material diminution in the officer's base compensation, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a material diminution in the officer's authority, duties or responsibilities, including a material diminution in the budget over which he or she retains authority.

The executive must notify the Company of the existence of the good reason event within 90 days of such event, and the Company must be given a 30-day period to cure the event.

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**Long-Term Equity Award Agreements** 

The agreements under which we have awarded long-term equity grants to our executive officers provide that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the performance contingency under the award is satisfied and if the executive's employment is terminated by reason of death, disability, or retirement after the end of the first performance year of the performance period, the executive will be entitled to the full value of the award earned at the end of the performance period

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the performance contingency under the award is satisfied and if the executive's employment is terminated by reason of death, disability, or retirement during the first year of the performance period, the executive will be entitled to a prorated value of the award, determined at the end of the performance period, based on the ratio of the number of months the executive was employed during the performance period to 12 months

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if the performance contingency under the award is satisfied and if the executive's employment is terminated by reason of involuntary termination without cause, the executive will be entitled to the prorated value of the award, determined at the end of the performance period, based on the ratio of: (i) the number of months the executive was employed during the performance period to (ii) the total number of months in the performance period

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• with respect to restricted stock units that vest based on continuous service: (i) if the executive's employment is terminated by reason of death, disability, or retirement on or after the first anniversary of the vesting period's start date, the executive will be entitled to the full value of the award, and if such termination is prior to the first anniversary of the vesting period's start date, the executive will be entitled to a prorated value of the award, based on the ratio of the number of months the executive was employed during the period to 12 months, and (ii) if the executive's employment is terminated by reason of involuntary termination without cause after the first anniversary of the grant date, the executive will be entitled to a prorated value of the award, based on the ratio of the number of months the executive was employed following the vesting period start date to 36 months, in each case payable at the end of the vesting period, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• if a change in control of our Company occurs, which is generally defined in the same manner as under the KEESAs, the executive will be entitled to receive, in a single lump sum following the end of the performance period, and subject to continuous employment (with exceptions for certain qualifying terminations), the cash value of the long-term equity awards as follows: (i) in the case of performance shares and performance restricted stock units, the value based on the Company's stock price as of the date immediately preceding the change in control date multiplied by the number of target performance shares or performance restricted stock units, and (ii) in the case of restricted stock units, the value of the full number of restricted stock units based on the stock price as of the date immediately preceding the change in control date (including, in each case, any accrued unearned dividend equivalents).

Retirement means the officer has reached age 55 and the officer's age, in whole years, added to the number of whole years of the officer's continuous employment with the Company, totals 65 or greater.

The tables above include the amounts attributable to the shares that would be received by our named executive officers valued at the closing price of our common stock on December 31, 2025 and assuming, in the case of a termination by reason of death, disability, involuntary termination without cause, or retirement, that any applicable performance contingency was satisfied at target.

**Executive Severance Plan**

We also maintain a general executive severance plan, which applies if an executive's position is eliminated or significantly altered by us. The plan provides for a minimum level of severance pay equal to: (i) lump sum payment of one times the executive's annual base salary, (ii) up to 18 months of COBRA coverage, or to the extent eligible, retiree medical coverage (six months of either are paid by us), (iii) outplacement services and/or tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000, and (iv) access to our employee assistance program. Eligibility for benefits under this plan is conditioned on the executive executing a severance agreement and release form. Severance packages of executive officers are approved by the Compensation and Personnel Committee.

**Pension Plans**

The tables above do not include any amounts for the Alliant Energy Cash Balance Pension Plan because the plan is not impacted by the nature of the termination of employment nor whether there has been a change in control of the Company. The tables above show an amount for Ms. Barton, Mr. Sundararajan, and Mr. Smyth related to the Alliant Energy Excess Retirement Plan in the event of a change in control because the unvested balance would be fully vested under the KEESA. All other named executive officers are fully vested in the Excess Retirement Plan.

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**<u>PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE</u>**

We believe our compensation philosophy and approach creates a strong link between executive compensation and Company performance. As described more fully in our Compensation Discussion and Analysis, our executive compensation program is guided by our purpose and values and is designed to promote our strategy.

In accordance with SEC rules, the table below shows (i) the compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table and the Compensation Actually Paid (calculated in accordance with SEC rules) for the Principal Executive Officer (PEO) for each year below and (ii) the average compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table for the non-PEO named executive officers and the average Compensation Actually Paid (calculated in accordance with SEC rules) for the non-PEO named executive officers for each year below. It also includes the total shareowner return (TSR) for Alliant Energy and our defined peer group, our net income and adjusted EPS for each year. References to the Company in this section refer to Alliant Energy.

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| | | | | | **Value of initial fixed $100 investment based on:** | **Value of initial fixed $100 investment based on:** | | |
| **Year** | **Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Compensation Actually Paid to PEO**<sup>(3)</sup> | **Average Summary Compensation Table Total for non-PEO Named Executive Officers**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Average Compensation Actually Paid to non-PEO Named Executive Officers**<sup>(3)</sup> | **Alliant Total Shareowner Return**<sup>(4)</sup> | **Peer Group Total Shareowner Return**<sup>(4)</sup> | **Alliant Net Income** <sup>(5)</sup><br>**(Millions)** | **Alliant Adjusted EPS** <sup>(6)</sup> |
| 2025 | $8999073 | $10801804 | $3270939 | $3921712 | $147.98 | $143.83 | $810 | $3.24 |
| 2024 | $6971735 | $8538292 | $3218133 | $3749025 | $130.45 | $128.82 | $690 | $3.04 |
| 2023 | $9709782 | $7235148 | $2593105 | $2483122 | $109.28 | $108.16 | $703 | $2.82 |
| 2022 | $7286977 | $5361068 | $1558260 | $1132675 | $113.55 | $118.47 | $686 | $2.80 |
| 2021 | $10449260 | $10185275 | $1630049 | $2208076 | $122.71 | $117.12 | $674 | $2.65 |

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(1) Reflects Summary Compensation Table Total compensation for Ms. Barton, our PEO for 2025 and 2024 as reported in this Proxy Statement, and for Mr. Larsen, our PEO as his compensation is reported in the 2023, 2022, and 2021 Proxy Statements.

(2) Reflects Summary Compensation Table Total compensation for the following non-PEO Named Executive Officers (NEOs) reported in the Proxy Statements for each year listed below.

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| **Name** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Lisa Barton | N/A | N/A | X | N/A | N/A |
| John Larsen | N/A | X | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Robert Durian | X | X | X | X | X |
| Raja Sundararajan | X | X | X | N/A | N/A |
| Antonio Smyth | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| David de Leon | X | X | X | X | X |
| Terry Kouba | N/A | N/A | X | X | X |
| James Gallegos | N/A | N/A | N/A | X | X |
| Michael Luhrs | N/A | N/A | N/A | X | N/A |

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**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

(3) The following adjustments were made to Total compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table (SCT) for 2025 below to arrive at compensation actually paid to the PEO and the non-PEO NEOs, computed in accordance SEC rules. Amounts below are based on average amounts for the non-PEO NEOs in 2025.

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| | **2025** | **2025** |
| | **PEO ($)** | **Average non-PEO NEOs ($)** |
| **SCT Total** | **$8999073** | **$3270939** |
| Less SCT Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards | ($5471255) | ($1705987) |
| Less SCT Change in Pension Value | ($111) | ($6432) |
| Plus Pension Plan Service Cost During Applicable Year | $25260 | $7739 |
| +/- Change in Fair Value as of Year-End for Equity Awards Granted in Prior Fiscal Years that Remain Outstanding and Unvested at Year-End | $1441979 | $435009 |
| +/- Change in Fair Value as of Vest Date for Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year That Vest During Applicable Year (Compared to Fair Value as of Prior Year-End) | $— | $25952 |
| + Fair Value as of Year-End for Equity Awards Granted and that Remain Outstanding and Unvested at Year-End | $5806858 | $1894492 |
| **Compensation Actually Paid** | **$10801804** | **$3921712** |

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(4) Reflects the Company's TSR and Peer Group TSR based on the EEI Stock Index for the listed year. The EEI Stock Index is used to evaluate the Company's TSR against peers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and is also set forth in the stock performance graph included in the Company's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The amounts reported assume $100 was invested, as applicable, in each of the Company and the EEI Stock Index for the period starting December 31, 2020 through the end of the listed year.

(5) The Company's Net Income as reported in its GAAP audited financial statements for the listed year.

(6) The Company's Adjusted EPS as reported for the listed year in its proxy statements. Adjustments to GAAP EPS for 2023, 2024 and 2025 are shown on page 22 in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Adjusted EPS in 2021 excludes a loss of $0.02 per share for the non-cash charge related to the redemption of IPL preferred stock. Adjusted EPS in 2022 excludes $0.03 per share of charges related to the Iowa state income tax rate change, $0.02 per share of charges related to retirement plan settlement losses, and $0.02 per share of charges related to an ATC base return on equity reserve adjustment.

**Most Important Financial Metrics**

The most important financial performance metrics used by the Compensation Committee for linking compensation actually paid to our PEO and our other NEOs to Company performance for 2025 are set forth below.

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| **Financial Metric** |
| Total Shareowner Return (TSR) |
| Net Income |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) |

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**EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

**Relationship Between Compensation Actually Paid and Financial Performance Measures**

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| ![pfpnetincome.jpg](lnt-20260330_g27.jpg) | ![pfpnetincome.jpg](lnt-20260330_g27.jpg) |

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**ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS**

<br>**Proposal Two—ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF** <br>**OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS** <br>

Pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we ask shareowners to cast an advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the accompanying compensation tables and narrative discussions contained in this Proxy Statement. While this vote is non-binding, we value the opinions of our shareowners and will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions. The Board of Directors has adopted a policy to hold this advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers annually, with the next vote on the compensation of our named executive officers expected to occur at our 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.

In considering your vote, we invite you to review the Compensation Discussion and Analysis beginning on page 21 of this Proxy Statement. As described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, we believe that our compensation programs effectively meet our objectives of rewarding strong performance, aligning the interests of executives and shareowners and maintaining our competitive positioning for top talent critical to our success.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors recommends that the shareowners vote, on an advisory, non-binding basis, in favor of the following resolution:

**"RESOLVED, that the shareowners approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the compensation tables and related narrative discussion contained in this Proxy Statement."** 

The votes cast FOR must exceed the votes cast AGAINST the proposal at the Annual Meeting (assuming a quorum is present) to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement. For purposes of determining the vote required for this proposal, abstentions and broker non-votes will have no impact on the vote. This advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers is not binding on us, our Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee. However, our Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee will review and consider the outcome of this advisory vote when making future compensation decisions for our named executive officers.

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| 🗹 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.** |

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**REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE**

**REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE**

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors at the time this report was approved was composed of four directors, each of whom is independent under the applicable SEC and Nasdaq Stock Exchange rules. The Committee operates under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for expressing opinions that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established by the *Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)* issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited consolidated financial statements with management and the independent registered public accounting firm. The Committee discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm matters required to be discussed by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 1301, SEC regulations (including Rule 2-07 of Regulation S-X) and listing exchange requirements.

Our independent registered public accounting firm has provided to the Committee the written communications required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent registered public accounting firm's communications with the Committee concerning independence. The Committee has discussed the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm with the firm.

Based on the Committee's reviews and discussions with management, the internal auditor and the independent registered public accounting firm referred to above, the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, for filing with the SEC.

**AUDIT COMMITTEE**

Joy Falotico (Chair)

Thomas O'Toole

Christie Raymond

Carol Sanders

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**AUDIT FEES**

**FEES PAID TO INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

The Audit Committee has adopted a policy that requires advance approval of all audit, audit-related, tax and other permitted services performed by the independent registered public accounting firm. The policy provides for pre-approval by the committee of specifically defined audit and non-audit services after the committee is provided with the appropriate level of details regarding the specific services to be provided. The policy does not permit delegation of the committee's authority to management. In the event the need for specific services arises between committee meetings, the committee has delegated to the Chair of the committee authority to approve permitted services provided that the Chair reports any decisions to the committee at its next scheduled meeting. In accordance with the policy, the committee pre-approved all audit, audit-related, tax and other permitted services performed by Deloitte & Touche LLP and its affiliates and related entities in 2025.

The fees that were billed to the Company by its independent registered public accounting firm for work performed on behalf of our Company and our subsidiaries for 2024 and 2025 were as follows:

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| **Component** | **2024** | **2025** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Fees | $2837000 | $3235000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit-Related Fees | $169000 | $206000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Fees | $7000 | $8000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All Other Fees | $4000 | $4000 |

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Audit fees consisted of the fees billed for: (i) the audits of the consolidated financial statements of our Company and our subsidiaries included in our Form 10-K; (ii) the audit of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting; (iii) reviews of financial statements included in Form 10-Q filings; and (iv) services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings, such as financing transactions.

Audit-related fees consisted of the fees billed for services rendered related to employee benefits plan audits, federal grant audits (for 2025 only) and other attest services.

Tax fees consisted of fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance, including all services performed by the tax professional staff of affiliates of the independent registered public accounting firm, except those rendered in connection with the audit.

All other fees consisted of license fees for accounting research software products and seminars.

The Audit Committee does not consider the provision of non-audit services by the independent registered public accounting firm described above to be incompatible with maintaining the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm. The committee discussed with our internal auditor and independent registered public accounting firm the overall scope and plans for their respective audits. The committee meets with the internal auditor and independent registered public accounting firm, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, the evaluation of our internal controls and the overall quality of our financial reporting.

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**RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2026**

<br>**Proposal Three—RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING** <br>**FIRM FOR 2026**<br>

In accordance with its charter, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors appointed the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, to audit the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for 2026, as well as to report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2026, and is requesting that its shareowners ratify such appointment.

Representatives of Deloitte & Touche LLP are expected to attend the Annual Meeting where they will be available to respond to appropriate questions and, if they desire, to make a statement. Further information about the services of Deloitte & Touche LLP, including the fees paid in 2024 and 2025, is set forth under Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The votes cast FOR must exceed the votes cast AGAINST the proposal at the Annual Meeting (assuming a quorum is present) to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. For purposes of determining the vote required for this proposal, abstentions will have no impact on the vote. If the appointment is not ratified, the failure by the shareowners to ratify will be considered by the Audit Committee as an indication that it should consider selecting another independent registered public accounting firm for the following fiscal year. Even if the shareowners ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may select a new independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if it feels that such a change would be in the best interest of the Company.

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**GENERAL INFORMATION**

<br>**INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING**<br>

**1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why am I receiving these materials?** 

Our Board of Directors is providing these proxy materials to you in connection with our Annual Meeting, which will take place on May 20, 2026. As a shareowner, you are invited to attend the Annual Meeting and are entitled to and requested to vote on the proposals described in this Proxy Statement. In accordance with SEC rules, a notice containing instructions on how to access this Proxy Statement and our annual report online was mailed, starting on or about March 31, 2026, and we provided access to our materials online before that date to holders of our common stock on the close of business on the record date.

**2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How can I attend the Annual Meeting?** 

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners will be held exclusively online via live webcast. Shareowners of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2026, and persons holding valid proxies from shareowners of record, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting by visiting ***www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026***. To participate in the online Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card. If you hold your shares through a broker, bank or other record holder, you may gain access to the meeting by logging into your brokerage firm's website and selecting the stockholder communications mailbox to link through to the Annual Meeting. Instructions should also be provided on the voting instruction card provided by your broker, bank or other record holder.

The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. CDT. Online check-in will begin at 7:45 a.m. CDT. Please allow ample time for the online check-in procedures.

**3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How can I ask questions at the Annual Meeting?**

If you wish to submit a question prior to the Annual Meeting, you may do so prior to the meeting by logging into *www.proxyvote.com* and entering your 16-digit control number. Once past the log-in screen, click on Question for Management, type in your question, and click Submit. Alternatively, if you want to submit your question during the meeting, log into the virtual meeting platform at ***www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026***, type your question into the Ask a Question field, and click Submit.

Questions pertinent to meeting matters will be answered during the meeting, subject to time constraints. Questions relating to employee or retiree benefits, which further personal interests that may not be of interest to all shareowners or are rude or derogatory are not pertinent to meeting matters and therefore will not be answered. Any questions pertinent to meeting matters that cannot be answered during the meeting due to time constraints will be answered online and posted at the Investors tab of our website at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors*.

**4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why are you holding the Annual Meeting online?**

This is our ninth year holding a virtual-only Annual Meeting. We believe that a virtual Annual Meeting facilitates greater participation by providing easy access to the meeting and allowing shareowners to participate from any location around the world. All of our shareowners will be able to participate in the Annual Meeting online without prohibitive cost or inconvenience and without other logistical issues connected with a physical meeting. All shareowners can submit questions in writing as provided in Question 3*.*

**5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What if I have difficulties accessing the pre-meeting forum or locating my 16-digit control number prior to the day of the Annual Meeting?**

Prior to the day of the Annual Meeting, if you need assistance with your 16-digit control number and you hold your shares in your own name, please call toll-free (800) 353-1089 in the United States. If you hold your shares in the name of a bank or brokerage firm, you will need to contact your bank or brokerage firm for assistance with your 16-digit control number.

**6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What if I have technical difficulties or trouble accessing the webcast of the Annual Meeting?**

If you encounter any difficulties accessing the webcast of the Annual Meeting during the check-in or during the Annual Meeting itself, including any difficulties with your 16-digit control number, please call the service team at the phone number provided on the virtual meeting log-in page for assistance. Technicians will be ready to assist you beginning at 7:45 a.m. CDT.

**7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?**

Only shareowners of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026 are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of the record date, 258,276,483 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding. Each shareowner is entitled to one vote for each share of our common stock held on the record date.

**8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What items will be voted on in the Annual Meeting?**

You may vote on the following proposals:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Elect four directors nominated by our Board of Directors to serve on our Board of Directors for terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareowners

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of our named executive officers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026

**9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How does the Board of Directors recommend I vote?**

The Board of Directors recommends you vote:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• FOR each of the listed director nominees

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• FOR approval of the compensation of our named executive officers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• FOR the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026

**10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How do I vote?**

You may vote your shares by proxy or online during the Annual Meeting. Your Board of Directors recommends you vote by proxy even if you plan to participate in the Annual Meeting. You may vote in one of four ways:

**Online Prior to the Annual Meeting:** You may vote by proxy online. Go to *www.proxyvote.com* and follow the instructions found on your proxy card.

**Online During the Annual Meeting:** You may vote online during the Annual Meeting by visiting ***www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNT2026*** and following the instructions found on your proxy card.

**By Telephone:** You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.

**By Mail:** You may vote by proxy by filling out the proxy card and mailing it back in the envelope provided.

If you return your signed proxy card but do not mark the boxes to indicate how you wish to vote on one or more of the proposals, your shares will be voted FOR each of the listed director nominees; FOR approval of the compensation of our named executive officers; and FOR the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. If your proxy card is not signed, your votes will not be counted.

If your shares are held by a broker, bank or other record holder, you may direct the record holder to vote your proxy as provided on the notice received from the record holder. If you do not provide your broker, bank or other record holder with specific and timely voting instructions, your shares will not be voted except on Proposal Three — Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026.

Alliant Energy is incorporated under Wisconsin law, which specifically permits electronically transmitted proxies, provided that it can be determined that the transmission was sent or authorized by the shareowner. The electronic voting procedures are designed to authenticate each shareowner by use of a control number and to confirm that the shareowner instructions are properly recorded.

**11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Can I change my vote?** 

Yes, you have the right to revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting by: (a) providing written notice to our Corporate Secretary at 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53718; or (b) appointing a new proxy prior to the start of the Annual Meeting.

Additionally, if you attend the Annual Meeting virtually and wish to vote online during the Annual Meeting, you may revoke your proxy by voting online at that time as described above. Attendance at the Annual Meeting will not, by itself, cause your previously appointed proxy to be revoked.

If your shares are held by a bank, broker or other record holder on your behalf, you may submit voting instructions in accordance with the process provided by such record holder.

**12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What shares are included on the proxy card(s)?**

Your proxy card(s) covers all of your shares of our common stock, including any shares held in your account under our Shareowner Direct Plan and the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan.

**13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How are shares voted that are held for employees in the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan?**

Shares held in the Alliant Energy Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan will be included on the proxy card that covers all of your shares of our common stock and can be voted as described in Question 10. You will not receive a separate proxy card for these shares.

**14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How does the proxy voting process work?** 

Only if the proxy is voted as described above in Question 10 will the proxy be voted in accordance with your instructions. If a proxy is given, the persons named in the proxy will have authority to vote in accordance with their best judgment on any other matter that is properly presented for action at the meeting.

**15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the required vote for each proposal, assuming a quorum has been met?** 

A quorum is met if at least a majority of the shares of our common stock entitled to vote is represented in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes count as present for establishing a quorum. If you have returned valid proxy instructions or vote during the meeting, your shares will be counted for the purpose of determining whether there is a quorum, even if you abstain from any matter introduced at the Annual Meeting.

Assuming a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting, the required vote for each proposal is as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Election of Directors — Directors will be elected by a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting. See Question 20 "What happens if a director nominee does not receive a majority of votes cast?" for information concerning our director resignation policy. A majority of votes cast means that the votes cast FOR a director's election exceeds the number of votes cast AGAINST that director's election. Abstentions and broker non-votes will not be counted as votes cast and therefore will have no impact on the vote. The proxies solicited may be voted for a substitute nominee or nominees if any of the nominees are either unable to serve or for good reason will not serve — a contingency the Board of Directors does not currently anticipate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Advisory Vote on Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers — Approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation requires that the votes cast FOR the proposal exceed the votes cast AGAINST the proposal at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no impact on the vote.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Approval of the ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm requires that the votes cast FOR the proposal exceed the votes cast AGAINST the proposal at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions will have no impact on the vote, and there will be no broker non-votes with respect to the proposal because brokers may exercise their discretion to vote for or against the proposal in the absence of instruction from the beneficial owners.

**16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there any other business to be conducted?** 

Our Board of Directors does not know of any business to be considered at the Annual Meeting other than the three proposals set forth in this Proxy Statement and listed in Question 8 above.

**17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who tabulates the votes?** 

The inspector of election appointed for the Annual Meeting will separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker non-votes.

**18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a list of shareowners entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?**

A list of the names of shareowners of record entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be available during the entire time of the Annual Meeting on the virtual annual meeting website. This list will also be available for inspection at our Madison, Wisconsin, headquarters. If you would like to view this shareowner list, please contact us in writing.

**19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Where and when will I be able to find the results of the voting?** 

The preliminary results of the voting will be announced during the Annual Meeting. We will file the final voting results on a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days following the Annual Meeting.

**20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What happens if a director nominee does not receive a majority of votes cast?** 

Pursuant to our Bylaws, if any nominee for director in an uncontested election (i.e., an election where the number of nominees is not greater than the number of directors to be elected) receives more AGAINST votes than FOR votes, the director nominee is required to offer his or her resignation to the Chair of the Board of Directors following certification of the shareowner vote. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider such resignation and make a recommendation to the Board as to whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The Board will act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Nominating and Governance Committee's recommendation and all other factors deemed relevant, and publicly disclose (by a press release, a filing with the SEC or other broadly disseminated means of communication) its decision regarding the tendered resignation within 90 days from the date of final certification of the shareowner vote. The director who has tendered a resignation pursuant to this provision will not participate in the Nominating and Governance Committee's or the Board's deliberations or decision with respect to the tendered resignation. Full details of our majority voting policy are set forth in our Bylaws and on our website at *www.alliantenergy.com/investors* under the Governance tab.

**21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What does it mean if I get more than one proxy card?** 

If your shares are registered differently and are in more than one account, then you will receive more than one proxy card. Be sure to vote all of your accounts to ensure that all of your shares are voted. When possible, we encourage you to have all accounts registered in the same name and address. You can do this by contacting EQ Shareowner Services at the address below:

EQ Shareowner Services

1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101

Mendota Heights, MN 55120

or

P. O. Box 64854

St. Paul, MN 55164-0854

(800) 356-5343

*www.shareowneronline.com*

**22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Are the 2025 Annual Report and these proxy materials available online?** 

Yes. As required by the SEC, our Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available to our shareowners electronically via the internet. You can access these materials at *www.alliantenergy.com/eproxy*.**

**23.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How can I access future proxy materials and Annual Reports online?** 

If you are a shareowner of record, you can consent to access our future notices of shareowner meetings, proxy materials and Annual Reports electronically through our website.

Selecting electronic access allows us to save on the cost of producing and mailing these materials. If shareowners want to consent to electronic access, they should simply mark the appropriate box on a proxy card or follow the instructions provided when voting online or by telephone. If you consent to access these materials online, you will receive a proxy card in the mail next year with instructions containing the internet address to access those materials rather than receiving those proxy materials and the Annual Report by mail. Your consent will remain in effect unless it is revoked by writing to EQ Shareowner Services at the shareowner information address shown in Question 21 above.

If you consent to electronic access, then you will be responsible for your routine charges (e.g., online fees) in connection with electronic viewing and printing of proxy materials and Annual Reports. We will continue to distribute printed materials to shareowners who do not consent to access these materials electronically.

If your shares are held by a bank, broker or other record holder on your behalf, please refer to the information provided by such record holder for instructions on how to elect to view future proxy materials and Annual Reports over the Internet.

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**GENERAL INFORMATION**

**24.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why did I receive a one-page notice in the mail regarding the internet availability of proxy materials instead of a full set of proxy materials?**

Pursuant to rules adopted by the SEC, we have elected to provide access to our proxy materials online. Accordingly, certain shareowners of record received a notice of internet availability of proxy materials. All such shareowners have the ability to access the proxy materials online on the website referred to in the notice, as described in the instructions on the notice. If you prefer to receive your proxy materials in printed form by mail or electronically by email on an ongoing basis, follow the instructions on the notice to make your request. We encourage shareowners to take advantage of the availability to access the proxy materials online to help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the circulation of proxy materials.

**25.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When are shareowner proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting due?** 

Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Rule 14a-8), all shareowner proposals to be considered for inclusion in our Proxy Statement for the 2027 Annual Meeting must be received at our principal office by December 1, 2026.

In addition, any shareowner who intends to present a proposal, including director nominations, at the 2027 Annual Meeting must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws. Our Bylaws state, among other things, that to bring business before an Annual Meeting, a shareowner must give written notice that complies with the Bylaws to our Corporate Secretary not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day and not later than the close of business on the 90th day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting. Accordingly, we must receive notice of a shareowner's proposal submitted other than pursuant to Rule 14a-8, including director nominations, on after January 20, 2027 and no later than February 19, 2027. If the notice is received after February 19, 2027, then the notice will be considered untimely, and we are not required to present such proposal or director nomination at the 2027 Annual Meeting. The persons named in the proxies solicited by the Board of Directors for the 2027 Annual Meeting will use their discretion to vote proxies in certain cases if the shareowner does not comply with this deadline and in certain other cases notwithstanding the shareowner's compliance with these deadlines. In addition to satisfying the requirements of our Bylaws, including the notice deadlines set forth above and therein, to comply with the universal proxy rules, shareowners who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company's nominees must also provide notice that sets forth the information required by Rule 14a-19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

**26.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who is our independent registered public accounting firm and how is it appointed?** 

Deloitte & Touche LLP audited our financial statements for 2025. Representatives of Deloitte & Touche LLP are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting. They will be given the opportunity to make a statement and to be available to respond to appropriate questions. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and is recommending the appointment for ratification by shareowners.

**27.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who will bear the cost of soliciting proxies for the Annual Meeting and how will these proxies be solicited?** 

We will pay the cost of preparing, assembling, printing, mailing and distributing these proxy materials. In addition to the mailing of these proxy materials, the solicitation of proxies or votes may be made in person, by telephone or by electronic communication by our officers and employees, who will not receive any additional compensation for these solicitation activities. We will pay banks, brokers, nominees and other fiduciaries reasonable charges and expenses incurred in forwarding the proxy materials to their principals. We have retained Innisfree to aid in the solicitation of proxies at an estimated cost of $17,500, plus reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses.

**28.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If more than one shareowner lives in my household, how can I obtain an extra copy of the Proxy Statement and the 2025 Annual Report?** 

Pursuant to SEC rules, services that deliver our communications to shareowners who hold their shares through a bank, broker or other holder of record may deliver to multiple shareowners sharing the same address a single copy of our Annual Report and Proxy Statement. Upon written or oral request, we will mail an additional copy of the Proxy Statement and the 2025 Annual Report to any shareowner at a shared address to which a single copy of the document was previously delivered, and we will continue to do so in the future, if requested. You may call us at (800) 353-1089 or write to the address below to request a copy of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. You may also access these materials at *www.alliantenergy.com/eproxy*. In addition, shareowners who receive multiple copies of our Annual Report and Proxy Statement may request delivery of single copies by contacting us in the manner provided above.

**We will furnish to any shareowner, without charge, a copy of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. To request a copy, write to Alliant Energy Shareowner Services at 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53718 or via email at** *shareownerservices@alliantenergy.com*.**

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