Duke Energy (DUK) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, to be held virtually via live webcast.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by April 30, 2025, or April 28, 2025, for retirement plan shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 14 directors is on the agenda, with board recommending a vote for all nominees.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2025 is recommended.

• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation is recommended for approval.

• Shareholder proposal to support a simple majority vote is presented.

• Shareholder proposal regarding a net-zero audit is included.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election at the annual meeting.