---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-125702"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "NRG"
cik: "0001013871"
company_name: "NRG ENERGY, INC."
filed_at: "2023-12-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T13:18:18.525954+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NRG sets interim CEO Coben pay at $100K salary plus $993,750/mo RSUs; board roles compensated

## Summary
- Lawrence Coben to receive $100K annual salary as Interim CEO; remaining compensation in RSUs prorated at $993,750 per month of service.
- RSUs vest over three years (one-third annually) and are subject to forfeiture for cause.
- Lead independent director Anne Schaumburg gets $45,000 retainer (50% cash, 50% deferred stock units).
- CEO Search Committee chair Lisa Donohue gets $20,000 retainer (50% cash, 50% equity).
- No changes to non-employee director compensation for other directors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-125702
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: NRG
- cik: 0001013871
- company_name: NRG ENERGY, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-12-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923125702/0001104659-23-125702-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000110465923125702/tm2332749d1_8ka.htm

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