Who is replacing Mac McFarland as CEO, and when does the change take effect?

Terry L. Nutt, currently President and formerly CFO, becomes CEO and President effective January 1, 2027, and joins the Board at that time. McFarland remains CEO through December 31, 2026, then serves as Senior Advisor until retiring on March 1, 2027.

What is the capacity monetization transaction and what are the risks retained by Talen?

Talen Energy Marketing, LLC sold future cash flows from PJM capacity revenues for the 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 delivery years, with aggregate revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, in exchange for advanced proceeds at SOFR plus 200 basis points. Talen remains responsible for operating the generation facilities, performing as a PJM capacity resource for the sold capacity, and bears performance deficiency penalty risk; it retains rights to capacity performance bonus payments. The transaction covers only capacity, not energy.

How will the $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase work?

Talen will pay $1.5 billion under ASR agreements with multiple dealers and initially receive approximately 4.0 million shares, about 80% of the expected total based on the September 28, 2026 closing price. Final share count depends on the average daily VWAP over the agreement terms, less an agreed discount, and final settlement is expected no later than Q1 2027. The company had approximately 47.3 million shares outstanding as of September 28, 2026.

What are the key terms of Mr. Nutt's employment agreement?

The agreement has an initial term through February 28, 2028, with automatic annual renewals unless either party gives 90 days' notice. In a qualifying termination outside a change of control, he would receive two times the sum of base salary and target bonus, payable over 24 months, plus a pro-rated target bonus. Within 18 months after a change of control, the severance is a lump sum of 2.99 times the sum of base salary and target bonus.

How much capital does Talen expect to return and fund the buybacks?

The company intends to fund the SRP with capacity monetization proceeds, cash on hand, and operating cash flow. After the $1.5 billion ASRs, $1.5 billion of SRP capacity remains available through December 31, 2028, with timing and amount depending on market conditions and capital needs, and no obligation to repurchase beyond the ASRs.

TLN 8-K: Leadership Changes & Regulation FD

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed September 29, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Talen Energy Corporation announced on September 29, 2026 that its Board named Terry L.

Nutt, currently President, as the next Chief Executive Officer and President effective January 1, 2027, and that he will join the Board at that time. Mark "Mac" A. McFarland, the current CEO, will step down as CEO and director effective January 1, 2027, serve as Senior Advisor through his retirement on March 1, 2027, and receive $100,000^a for advisory services.

Mr. Nutt's new Employment Agreement carries a base salary of $1,200,000,^b a target short-term bonus of 135% of base salary, and a target long-term incentive grant value of 700% of base salary. The company also entered into a capacity monetization transaction through Talen Energy Marketing, LLC, selling future PJM capacity revenues for the 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 delivery years. The filing states approximately 6.5 GW and 6.0 GW of cleared capacity and aggregate revenues of approximately $1.5 billion; proceeds are advanced at aggregate capacity revenues less SOFR plus 200 basis points.

The Company retains operating responsibility for its generation facilities and the performance-related risks and bonuses, and the transaction covers capacity only, not energy. The Board upsized the share repurchase program by $1.5 billion, bringing the remaining authorization to $3.0 billion^c, and the company entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements totaling $1.5 billion with multiple dealers, including Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Banco Santander, S.A.

The company will initially receive approximately 4.0 million shares, about 80%^d of the expected total, with final settlement expected no later than the first quarter of 2027. As of September 28, 2026, approximately 47.3 million shares were outstanding.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

CEO succession: Terry L. Nutt named CEO and President effective January 1, 2027, joining the Board; Mac McFarland steps down as CEO and director, serving as Senior Advisor until retirement on March 1, 2027.
Nutt compensation: base salary of $1,200,000, target short-term bonus of 135% of base salary, and target long-term incentive grant value of 700% of base salary.
Capacity monetization: TEM transferred future cash flows on about 6.5 GW (2027/2028) and 6.0 GW (2028/2029) of cleared PJM capacity, with aggregate revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, advanced at SOFR plus 200 basis points.
Share repurchase upsize: the Board increased the SRP by $1.5 billion, raising the aggregate remaining authorization from $1.5 billion to $3.0 billion.
Accelerated share repurchases: $1.5 billion of ASRs with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Banco Santander, S.A., with an initial delivery of approximately 4.0 million shares and final settlement expected no later than Q1 2027.
Free cash flow outlook: the company forecasts approximately $4 billion of adjusted free cash flow from 2H 2026 through year-end 2028, or approximately $2.8 billion after giving effect to the monetized capacity revenues.
Leverage target: the company reiterated a targeted net leverage ratio of 3.5x, which it expects to reach in the second half of 2027.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is replacing Mac McFarland as CEO, and when does the change take effect?
Terry L. Nutt, currently President and formerly CFO, becomes CEO and President effective January 1, 2027, and joins the Board at that time. McFarland remains CEO through December 31, 2026, then serves as Senior Advisor until retiring on March 1, 2027.
What is the capacity monetization transaction and what are the risks retained by Talen?
Talen Energy Marketing, LLC sold future cash flows from PJM capacity revenues for the 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 delivery years, with aggregate revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, in exchange for advanced proceeds at SOFR plus 200 basis points. Talen remains responsible for operating the generation facilities, performing as a PJM capacity resource for the sold capacity, and bears performance deficiency penalty risk; it retains rights to capacity performance bonus payments. The transaction covers only capacity, not energy.
How will the $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase work?
Talen will pay $1.5 billion under ASR agreements with multiple dealers and initially receive approximately 4.0 million shares, about 80% of the expected total based on the September 28, 2026 closing price. Final share count depends on the average daily VWAP over the agreement terms, less an agreed discount, and final settlement is expected no later than Q1 2027. The company had approximately 47.3 million shares outstanding as of September 28, 2026.
What are the key terms of Mr. Nutt's employment agreement?
The agreement has an initial term through February 28, 2028, with automatic annual renewals unless either party gives 90 days' notice. In a qualifying termination outside a change of control, he would receive two times the sum of base salary and target bonus, payable over 24 months, plus a pro-rated target bonus. Within 18 months after a change of control, the severance is a lump sum of 2.99 times the sum of base salary and target bonus.
How much capital does Talen expect to return and fund the buybacks?
The company intends to fund the SRP with capacity monetization proceeds, cash on hand, and operating cash flow. After the $1.5 billion ASRs, $1.5 billion of SRP capacity remains available through December 31, 2028, with timing and amount depending on market conditions and capital needs, and no obligation to repurchase beyond the ASRs.

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