NRG Energy files CEO employment terms for Gaudette; Coben retirement agreement disclosed

NRG ENERGY, INC.

Gaudette appointed CEO effective Apr 30, 2026; base salary $1.2M, target bonus 125% of base.
Supplemental 2026 RPSU grant with target value $5,072,285; 2027 LTIP target no less than 825% of base.
Severance: 2x base salary (2.99x base + target bonus near change in control), plus prorated target bonus and COBRA.
Coben transitions to non-executive advisor Apr 30 through Jan 4, 2027; salary $739.5K, prorated bonus target $1.85M.
Coben's outstanding equity grants vested >12 months prior continue vesting on retirement.

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Gaudette

Chief Executive Officer

NRG · NRG ENERGY, INC.

Effective: 2026-04-30
Filed: April 30, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Gaudette as President of the Company, effective January 6, 2026, and as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gaudette was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at NRG ENERGY, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Gaudette as President of the Company, effective January 6, 2026, and as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026.

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