Duke Energy (DUK) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 14 directors, with each nominee recommended for approval at the annual meeting.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).

• Proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

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

• Annual meeting to be held virtually on May 7, 2026, allowing shareholder participation online.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory vote scheduled for shareholders to approve executive compensation for named officers.