# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001505252
**File Stem:** 0001225208-26-000431
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 10418
**Document Hash:** a6242d8f65983b8c3bdc6d90c1e9d0f1
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001225208-26-000431.hdr.sgml**: 20260106

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001225208-26-000431

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260102

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260106

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260106

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Gaudette Robert J
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001505252

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-15891
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26513408

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1155 PERIMETER CENTER WEST
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30342
**ISSUER**: 

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

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

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

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

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[x] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Gaudette Robert J<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>804 CARNEGIE CENTER<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PRINCETON, NJ 08540<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-01-02 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_Exec VP, NRG Business_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>NRG ENERGY, INC. [ NRG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | M |  | 69588<sup>(1)</sup> | A | $0 | 134380 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | M |  | 5560<sup>(2)</sup> | A | $166.1600 | 139940 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | A |  | 4626<sup>(3)</sup> | A | $0 | 144566 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | F |  | 1199<sup>(4)</sup> | D | $166.1600 | 143367 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | F |  | 1830<sup>(5)</sup> | D | $166.1600 | 141537 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | F |  | 3046<sup>(6)</sup> | D | $166.1600 | 138491 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-02 |  | F |  | 29571<sup>(7)</sup> | D | $166.1600 | 108920 | D |  |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 2026-01-06 |  | S |  | 45000<sup>(8)</sup> | D | $158.7600 | 63920 | D |  |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Dividend Equivalent Rights | $0 | 2026-01-02 |  | M |  | 5560 |  | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 5560 | $166.1600 | 5560 | D |  |
| Relative Performance Stock Units | $0 | 2026-01-02 |  | M |  |  | 69588 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 69588 | $166.1600 | 0 | D |  |
| Relative Performance Stock Units | $0 | 2026-01-02 |  | A |  | 9393<sup>(9)</sup> |  | 2029-01-02 | 2029-01-02 | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 9393 | $0 | 9393 | D |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) The Reporting Person was issued 69,588 Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs") by NRG Energy, Inc. under NRG's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") that vested subject to certain performance conditions on January 2, 2026.

(2) In connection with the vesting of the RPSUs described above, an incremental 5,560 Dividend Equivalent Rights vested. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Common Stock.

(3) Represents Restricted Stock Units issued to the Reporting Person under the LTIP. Each RSU is equivalent in value to one share of NRG Common Stock, par value .01 per share. The Reporting Person will receive from NRG one such share of Common Stock for each RSU that will vest ratably over a three year period beginning on the anniversary date of the first grant.

(4) On January 2, 2025, the Reporting Person was issued 9,028 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 3,006 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,199 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 40 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 249 DERs in the aggregate.

(5) On January 2, 2024, the Reporting Person was issued 13,463 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 4,483 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 1,830 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 166 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 289 DERs in the aggregate.

(6) On January 2, 2023, the Reporting Person was issued 21,053 RSUs by NRG under the LTIP. On January 2, 2026, 7,032 shares vested. The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for RSUs having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 3,046 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation. In connection with the vesting of the RSUs, 561 DERs vested, resulting in the Reporting Person holding 455 DERs in the aggregate.

(7) The Reporting Person elected to satisfy their tax withholding obligation upon the exchange of Common Stock for Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) having a value on the date of the exchange equal to the withholding obligation. This form reflects the surrender of 29,571 shares of Common Stock to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation.

(8) This transaction was executed in multiple trades. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person.

(9) On January 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 9,393 RPSUs by NRG under the LTIP that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.

**Signature:** Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney  
**Date:** 2026-01-06

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

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