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10-K – 2026-02-26 – tln-20251231.htm
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2022-01-01 2022-12-31 0001622536 2025-10-01 2025-12-31 0001622536 srt:ParentCompanyMember 2025-01-01 2025-12-31 0001622536 srt:ParentCompanyMember 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 0001622536 srt:ParentCompanyMember 2023-05-18 2023-12-31 0001622536 srt:ParentCompanyMember 2025-12-31 0001622536 srt:ParentCompanyMember 2024-12-31 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31 , 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-37388 Talen Energy Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 47-1197305 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 2929 Allen Pkwy, Suite 2200 , Houston , TX 77019 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 888 ) 211-6011 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.001 per share TLN The Nasdaq Global Select Market Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. ☒ Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒ If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☐ No ☒ The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $ 13.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based on 45,659,227 shares then outstanding at the Nasdaq closing price of $290.77 per share. As of February 26, 2026, the registrant had outstanding 45,695,007 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“common stock”). Documents Incorporated by Reference The information required pursuant to Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will be set forth in, and incorporated by reference from, the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Proxy Statement”), which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. TALEN ENERGY CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD - LOOKING INFORMATION 1 MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA 1 PART I 2 ITEM 1. BUSINESS 2 I TEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 13 I TEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 29 I TEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY 29 I TEM 2 . PROPERTIES 31 I TEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 31 I TEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 32 PART II 32 I TEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 32 I TEM 6. RESERVED 33 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 33 I TEM 7A . QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 44 I TEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 46 I TEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 111 I TEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 111 I TEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 112 I TEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS 112 PART III 113 I TEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 113 I TEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 113 I TEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 113 I TEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 113 I TEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 113 PART IV 114 I TEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 114 I TEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY 118 GLOSSARY OF TER MS AND ABB R EVIATIONS 119 SIGN ATURES 124 Capitalized terms and abbreviations used but not defined in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are defined in the glossary. Form 10-K Table of Contents CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Report”) contains forward-looking statements concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and (or) future performance or other events, as well as underlying assumptions and other statements, that are not statements of historical fact. These statements often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” or similar expressions. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties. The results, events, or circumstances reflected in forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events, or circumstances may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by us include those discussed in this Report, including but not limited to “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Report. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Report primarily on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. Furthermore, statements such as “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this Report. While we believe such information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and there can be no assurance that any expectations, assumptions, beliefs, or opinions will prove to be correct. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this Report to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report or to reflect new information, actual results, revised expectations, or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations described in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments. MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA This Report includes estimates regarding market and industry data. Unless otherwise indicated, information concerning our industry and the markets in which we operate, including our general expectations, market position, market opportunity, and market size, are based on our management’s knowledge and experience in the markets in which we operate, together with currently available information obtained from various sources, including publicly available information, industry reports and publications, surveys, our customers, trade and business organizations, and other contacts in the markets in which we operate. Certain information is based on management estimates, which have been derived from third-party sources, as well as data from our internal research. In presenting this information, we have made certain assumptions that we believe to be reasonable based on such data and other similar sources and on our knowledge of, and our experience to date in, the markets in which we operate. While we believe the estimated market and industry data included in this Report is generally reliable, such information is inherently uncertain and imprecise. Market and industry data is subject to change and may be limited by the availability of raw data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process, and other limitations inherent in any statistical survey of such data. In addition, projections, assumptions, and estimates of the future performance of the markets in which we operate are necessarily subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Report. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by third parties and by us. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such market and industry data or any other such estimates. 1 Form 10-K Table of Contents PART I. ITEM 1. BUSINESS Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own and operate approximately 13.1 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 GW of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to serve this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable power. Our Operations Our Fleet The following discussion provides a brief overview of our fleet. See “Item 2. Properties” for additional information on each of our facilities Highly efficient baseload generation. We own and ope rate over 5.7 GW o f low- and zero-carbon baseload generation, including a 90% interest in, the 2.5 GW Susquehanna facility, the seventh largest nuclear-powered generation facility in the U.S. In 2025, we produced approximately 17 TWh of reliable, zero-carbon power from Susquehanna at a low all-in cost of approximately $27 per MWh, while also maintaining excellent safety and operational performance (when measured by standards adopted by the nuclear industry) . While Susquehanna has typically comprised approximately half of our total annual generation, we recently added an additional 2.8 GW of low-carbon generation—the equivalent of more than the entire Susquehanna plant—through our recent acquisitions of Freedom and Guernsey, which are some of the new newest, most highly-efficient H-class combined-cycle baseload natural gas facilities in the market. We also recently entered into an agreement to acquire the Lawrenceburg Power Plant and Waterford Energy Center, combined-cycle baseload natural gas facilities totaling an additional 2.0 GW in Indiana and Ohio, as part of the pending Cornerstone Acquisition. These strategically located facilities complement our existing fleet and add to our large load contracting strategy by serving as a backstop for our other existing units, further enhancing our fleet’s efficiency, flexibility, environmental performance, and geographic reach while concurrently modernizing our asset base. See “—Recent Developments” and Note 17 to our Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions and the proposed Cornerstone Acquisition. 2 Form 10-K Table of Contents Our baseload fleet has historically generated revenues primarily from energy sales into the PJM wholesale market, PJM capacity sales, and strategic hedging; however, as discussed further below, in June 2025, we and AWS entered into an expanded power purchase agreement for the long-term, fixed-price supply of up to 1,920 MW of power annually from Susquehanna to the adjacent AWS data center campus through 2042. See “—Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams—Contracted Revenues—AWS PPA” for additional information. The success of this arrangement opens up contractable opportunities for other assets under our “Talen flywheel” strategy. See “— Our Strategies —Combine the above strengths to execute on our “Talen flywheel” strategy” for additional information. Dispatchable natural gas and oil intermediate and peaking units. Our 4.6 GW intermediate and peaking fleet (of which 2.9 GW is from Brunner Island and Montour after conversion, as discussed below) currently includes three technologically diverse natural gas generation facilities, with certain units capable of utilizing multiple fuel sources. We also recently entered into an agreement to acquire the Darby Generating Station, a 456 MW dual-fuel natural gas and oil peaking unit in Ohio, as part of the pending Cornerstone Acquisition. See “—Recent Developments” and Note 17 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information. The dispatch diversity added by our intermediate and peaking units provides meaningful commercial and operational flexibility. These strategically located assets include significant generation in the attractive PJM wholesale market, allowing them to generate predictable revenues on cleared capacity while also benefiting from varying market dynamics and enhancing our ability to backstop long-term contractual obligations and other baseload capacity. See “Item 2. Properties” for additional information on each of these facilities. Reliability assets and carbon deleveraging. Our coal-fired generation assets continue to be impacted by changing environmental regulations and power market economics. We have already completed the conversion of approximately 3.2 GW of our legacy coal fleet to lower-carbon fuels, including our Brunner Island and Montour facilities and Unit 3 of our H.A. Wagner facility. We are currently running our H.A. Wagner and Brandon Shores facilities, totaling 2.0 GW of capacity, under RMR agreements pursuant to which we receive fixed monthly payments in exchange for continuing to operate those facilities until May 31, 2029 (beyond their previously scheduled 2025 retirement dates) to maintain grid and transmission reliability in the Baltimore area until upgrades can be completed. See “—Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams—Contracted Revenues—Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner RMR Arrangements” and Note 3 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the RMR arrangements. We also own minority interests, totaling approximately 800 MW, in three coal-fired generation facilities in PJM and WECC, and we are exploring ways to maximize the value of these assets in the context of changing market conditions. See “Item 2. Properties” for additional information on each of these facilities. Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams Our operating revenues have historically consisted primarily of capacity revenues, energy/ancillary services revenues, and unrealized gain (loss) on hedging instruments. As further discussed below, we sell capacity and energy through a combination of forward auctions, future contracts, and spot market sales (as applicable). Beginning in mid-2025, our Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner facilities began operating as reliability resources under RMR agreements that provide fixed payments to us in addition to reimbursement for certain costs and expenses. In addition, our Susquehanna facility is party to the AWS PPA for the supply of power from Susquehanna to AWS through long-term, fixed-price power commitments that increase over time. See “—Contracted Revenues” for additional information on both the RMR arrangements and the AWS PPA. We continue to evaluate business opportunities resulting from technological and industrial load growth. See “—Demand Growth from Multiple Sources” for additional information. We also benefit from the Nuclear PTC under the Inflation Reduction Act. See Notes 3 and 4 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information. Wholesale Markets The substantial majority of our generation capacity is located in, and accordingly the majority of our revenues are derived from, PJM. Specifically, approximately 13 GW of our generation capacity is located in the MAAC (Mid-Atlantic Area Council), BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric), and AEP (American Electric Power) regions of PJM. The remainder of our generation capacity is from the Colstrip facility within WECC. See “Item 2. Properties” for additional information on the market location of each of our facilities. PJM. PJM is an RTO responsible for the operation of wholesale electric markets and for centrally dispatching electric systems in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. It coordinates the dispatch of approximately 182,000 MW of generating capacity to more than 67 million people and operates wholesale electricity markets with approximately 1,110 members. Generators in PJM may earn revenues from sales of capacity, energy, and (or) ancillary services. 3 Form 10-K Table of Contents The PJM Reliability Pricing Model is intended to ensure that resources are available when needed for grid reliability. Under this model, PJM conducts a series of forward capacity auctions, which establish a long-term market for capacity. We sell capacity through PJM Base Residual Auctions and, to the extent we are unable to sell capacity through the PJM BRAs, we may sell uncleared capacity through PJM Incremental Auctions or bilateral capacity transactions. PJM BRAs are typically conducted three years prior to the start of the applicable capacity year (which runs from June 1–May 31), but the FERC has accepted requests by PJM to delay certain PJM BRAs in order to propose additional changes to the PJM Reliability Pricing Model. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—We could be impacted by changes in, or state interference with, the structure or operation of the markets in which we operate, including ongoing market restructuring in PJM.” and Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on ongoing market reforms in PJM and related auction delays. PJM also operates day-ahead and real-time markets into which generators can bid to provide energy and ancillary services. We sell energy/ancillary services into these markets. We also enter into bilateral transactions for the sale of energy directly to power purchasers . WECC. WECC is a non-profit corporation that promotes a reliable and secure bulk electric system in the Western Interconnection, covering all or parts of Montana, 13 other U.S. States, Canada, and Mexico. WECC does not operate energy or capacity markets. The Colstrip facility in Montana operates within NorthWestern’s Balancing Authority within WECC. We enter into bilateral transactions for the direct sale of energy from our portion of the generation from Colstrip. Contracted Revenues AWS PPA. In June 2025, we entered into an amended AWS PPA to expand, and eventually replace, the existing PPA with AWS. The existing Susquehanna co-located load AWS PPA between us and AWS will begin transitioning to a “front-of-the-meter” arrangement after the completion of transmission reconfiguration projects expected to occur in spring 2026 with full transition expected to occur in spring 2027. The AWS PPA requires Talen to deliver carbon-free power to AWS over a significant contract term at anticipated premium prices. At the full contract quantity, we will provide AWS with 1,920 MW of carbon-free nuclear power through 2042 (with options to further extend its duration) for operations at the AWS Data Campus adjacent to Susquehanna (with the ability to deliver to other sites throughout Pennsylvania). The AWS PPA, which has minimum commitments, has a power delivery schedule that ramps up over time, which is expected to achieve the full volume no later than 2032, with the potential to meaningfully accelerate. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings—Susquehanna ISA Amendment” for more information on the resolution of previous legal and regulatory matters relating to the AWS PPA. Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner RMR Arrangements. The Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner RMR arrangements extend the operating life of these plants through May 31, 2029, or until such time the necessary transmission upgrades are placed into service. Beginning June 1, 2025, the RMR arrangements provide an annual fixed-cost payment of $145 million ($312/MWd) for Brandon Shores and $35 million ($137/MWd) for H.A. Wagner, which includes a performance “hold back” of $5 million per year for Brandon Shores and $2.5 million per year for H.A. Wagner, each to be paid out based on unit performance. We also receive separate reimbursement for variable costs and approved project investments. See Note 3 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the RMR arrangements. Demand Growth from Multiple Sources Power demand forecasts continue to rise over time in PJM compared to previous expectations. Summer peak load is forecasted to grow by approximately 66 GW by 2036, or an average of 3.6% per year over the next 10-year period. In January 2026, PJM released updated long-term load forecasts which point to RTO-wide load in summer 2036 that is approximately 5% higher than 2025 expectations. Fundamental demand growth in PJM is expected to come from multiple sources, most notably high-performance computing and data center demand, continued re-shoring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated supply chain disruptions, and continued electrification of the U.S. economy. This demand growth is not currently well matched with increases in supply, as the PJM queue for new-build generation is predominately intermittent rather than dispatchable in nature. In addition, continued PJM coal plant retirements are expected through the end of the decade. These drivers of demand have had, and could continue to have, direct impacts on the overall supply/demand balance and resulting energy and capacity prices in the markets in which we operate, the profitability, value, and growth prospects of our business, and the regulatory framework under which we operate. Fuel Supply Our power generation assets are advantaged by significant fuel diversity, including nuclear, natural gas, coal, and oil capabilities. Further, our natural gas generation assets are situated near the Marcellus and Utica shale regions of Pennsylvania and Ohio, which provide access to fuel from some of the largest producing natural gas regions in the U.S. See “Item 2. Properties” for additional information on the fuel capabilities of each of our facilities. 4 Form 10-K Table of Contents Nuclear. Susquehanna has a portfolio of supply contracts for raw uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication. Our nuclear fuel cycle i s fully contracted through the 2028 fuel load, more than 50% contracted through 2029, and over 20% contracted through 2030. We have no current fuel exposure to any Russian-affiliated counterparties. Susquehanna has an on-site dry-cask spent fuel storage facility that, together with its spent fuel pools, accommodates discharged SNF. We expect to continue expanding this storage facility in phases to accommodate additional SNF and, assuming receipt of appropriate approvals, we expect such expansion to accommodate all of the SNF discharged by Susquehanna through 2044, the current license life of unit 2. Federal law requires the U.S. government to provide for the permanent disposal of commercial SNF, but the government has not yet done so. Consequently, the government is required to reimburse Susquehanna for certain SNF storage costs through 2025 under a related settlement agreement, which we are currently in the process of seeking to extend through 2028. See Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on this arrangement. Natural Gas and Oil. We manage our natural gas and oil supply utilizing a combination of contracted purchases, spot market purchases, and on-site storage for the commodities and pipeline capacity. The amount and duration of contracted purchases vary due to factors including fuel availability, economic considerations, and generation facility location on the pipeline grid. A significant portion of our natural gas needs are satisfied through short-term transactions on a spot basis. Oil is generally supplied from on-site inventory and replenished through purchases on the spot market. The price risk associated with these transactions is managed via financial hedges . Coal. We actively manage our coal requirements by purchasing coal from central and northern Appalachia for our PJM facilities and from a mine adjacent to Colstrip for that facility. Reliability of coal deliveries can be affected from time to time by a number of factors, including fluctuations in demand, coal mine production issues, and other supplier or transporter operating difficulties. We maintain coal inventory at levels estimated to be necessary to avoid operational disruptions at our coal-fired units. Short- and long-term supply contracts support adequate coal inventory levels and are augmented with spot market purchases as needed. Seasonality/Scheduled Maintenance The demand for and market prices of electricity and natural gas are affected considerably by weather and, as a result, our operating results may fluctuate significantly on a seasonal basis. In general, below-average temperatures in the winter and above-average temperatures in the summer tend to increase electricity demand, energy prices, and revenues. Alternatively, moderate temperatures tend to decrease electricity demand and may adversely affect resulting energy margins, particularly in PJM. In addition, our operating expenses typically fluctuate geographically on a seasonal basis, with peak power generation and expenses during the winter in the Mid-Atlantic. We ordinarily perform planned facility maintenance during milder non-peak demand periods in the spring and fall to ensure reliability during peak periods. The pattern of fluctuations in our operating results varies depending on the type and location of the facilities being serviced, the capacity markets served, the maintenance requirements of our facilities, and the terms of bilateral contracts to purchase or sell electricity. We maintain our fossil generation fleet through a combination of self-service and contracted maintenance activity (including long-term service agreements at certain facilities). Our largest recurring maintenance project is the annual spring refueling outage at Susquehanna. See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Industry and Market Risks—Our business is subject to physical, market, economic, and regulatory risks relating to weather conditions and extreme weather events.” Competition Increased competition in U.S. energy markets exists in part due to federal and state competitive market initiatives. The power generation business is regionally varied in industry structure and fundamentals. PJM, the primary market in which we operate, is a competitive market and has from time-to-time considered new market rules, while some states have considered re-regulation measures that could result in more limited opportunities for competitive energy suppliers. See Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on ongoing market reforms in PJM. We face competition in wholesale markets from other suppliers of available energy, capacity, and ancillary services, which may include operators of various competing generation technologies, such as natural gas-fired, coal-fired, and nuclear generation, as well as renewable and other alternative energy sources. Competition is affected by electricity and fuel prices, grid congestion, government subsidies for new and certain existing generation facilities (including some which might otherwise retire), new market entrants, construction of new generation assets, technological advances in power generation, environmental and regulatory matters, and various other factors. Competitors in wholesale power markets include other non-utility generators, regulated utilities and their competitive subsidiaries, industrial companies, financial institutions, and other energy marketers. See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Industry and Market Risks—We face intense competition in the competitive power generation market.” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—We could be impacted by changes in, or state interference with, the structure or operation of the markets in which we operate, including ongoing market restructuring in PJM.” 5 Form 10-K Table of Contents Insurance Power generation involves hazardous activities, which could expose our assets, employees, contractors, customers, and the general public to various risks inherent in the nature of our operations. Various hazards, including but not limited to accidents or natural disasters, can cause damage or destruction of our assets or other property and equipment, personal injury or loss of life, pollution or environmental damage, and (or) suspension of operations. We maintain a portfolio of general liability, property, business interruption, pollution liability, workers’ compensation, nuclear, cybersecurity, financial lines, and other insurance policies (as applicable) with varying limits, deductibles, and self-insurance that we believe are reasonable and prudent under the circumstances to cover our operations and assets; however, we cannot provide any assurance that our insurance program will be sufficient or effective under all circumstances and against all hazards or liabilities to which we may be subject, or that insurance coverage will continue to be available at economic rates or at all. We will continue to periodically evaluate our policy limits and retentions as they relate to the overall cost and scope of our insurance program. See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Commercial and Operational Risks—Operation of power generation facilities involves significant risks and hazards customary to the power industry, which we cannot assure our insurance will be adequate to cover.,” “Item 1C. Cybersecurity,” and Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements. Our Strategies We believe we are well-positioned to achieve our business objectives through the following strategies: Continue to focus on our core generation fleet that provides stable earnings and cash flows through operational excellence, high reliability, capital discipline, and prudent risk management. The foundation of our platform is safe, disciplined operational and commercial performance. Our core fleet, anchored by low-carbon baseload generation, produces stable earnings from cleared capacity and cash flows backed by multiple sources, including our AWS PPA and RMR arrangements. In today’s robust but volatile energy markets, our team has been able to capture high realized pricing through both reliable generation and strategic risk management. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Results of Operations.” We now also benefit from long-term, stable cash flows from both contractual revenues under the Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner RMR arrangements and fixed-price power sales under the AWS PPA. See “—Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams—Contracted Revenues.” We drive operational excellence by maximizing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our core assets. While we will continue to evaluate ways to find the highest and best use of our assets and capital, we are committed to maintaining best-in-class operations at our core generation facilities, including a disciplined cost structure across all categories. Our integrated generation, wholesale marketing, and commercial capabilities enable us to produce significant recurring cash flow, and our commercial and risk management strategies provide cash flow stability while balancing operational, price, and liquidity risk through physical and financial commodity transactions. We target a hedge range of 60-80% of our expected generation for the prompt 12 months and ratably scale the hedge percentage down further out in time to align with financial objectives, and we remain focused on maintaining appropriate risk management policies in the context of a right-sized balance sheet and the cash flow stability provided by long-term revenue contracts and backstopped by the Nuclear PTC. Capture opportunities for long-term contracting arrangements with high quality counterparties. In addition to optimizing core operations, we believe we can unlock further value from our existing assets by driving the highest value per megawatt produced—supported by long-term power sales to computing, industrial, and other end users across our reliable portfolio that provides both baseload and dispatchable generation. We intend to grow our base of long-term contracting arrangements with high-quality, creditworthy counterparties to enhance earnings visibility, support sustainable growth, and create long-term value. Our focus will be on counterparties with strong credit profiles and strategic alignment, with contract terms designed to balance competitive pricing, operational flexibility, and appropriate risk protections. Accelerating demand from hyperscalers, industrial customers, and re-shoring of manufacturing drives load growth, which creates an attractive opportunity to contract reliable baseload generation for extended periods. Our operational track record and ability to deliver speed-to-market, price certainty, and scale position us well to achieve pricing premiums and contract structures that capture significant margin while also materially reducing commodity exposure and cash flow cyclicality. Importantly, these arrangements will also enable more efficient planning and resource deployment across the Company and the markets in which we operate. We will also continue to maintain a balanced portfolio by retaining a merchant component to serve as a backstop, preserve flexibility, provide downside protection, and selectively benefit from volatility. 6 Form 10-K Table of Contents Maintain balance sheet strength with disciplined financial policy and capital allocation. We will continue to deploy a disciplined financial policy centered on high-quality cash flow generation, prudent leverage, and an efficient cost of capital. We have a strong balance sheet underpinned by modest leverage, robust liquidity, and long-dated debt maturities, as well as ample capacity and counterparty appetite for lien-based hedging, which does not require cash collateral posting. We view our balance sheet as a tool, providing flexibility to fund operations, manage commercial activity, and pursue value-accretive activities if the right opportunities arise. We will continue balancing reinvestment and deleveraging priorities with a commitment to returning capital to shareholders as free cash flow expands. We expect to target net leverage of approximately 3.5x or less through the cycle, while retaining a deliberate “toggle” to prioritize the most accretive use of capital—whether deleveraging, reinvestment, or shareholder returns—and to selectively lean into opportunities that are clearly cash flow accretive and value-enhancing. This framework preserves financial flexibility, supports counterparties’ confidence, and positions us to execute through market cycles. Our leverage framework is a target, not an absolute constraint, and we retain the flexibility to temporarily lean into incremental leverage for the right opportunity when returns justify it, while maintaining a clear path back to our leverage objectives. This disciplined approach strengthens financial resilience, supports commercial execution, and reinforces our ability to deploy capital dynamically as conditions evolve. Continue to grow and diversify our fleet in a capital efficient manner. We intend to continue building on our track record to grow and diversify our generation fleet in a capital-efficient manner through a disciplined mix of value-uplift initiatives that expand scale, improve flexibility and reliability, and provide durable economics. We intend to maintain flexibility to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities and to deploy capital where we can generate compelling risk-adjusted returns. This could include uprates and other improvements to existing assets, selectively acquiring assets that are immediately accretive, and advancing development opportunities. We will prioritize opportunities that complement our operational strengths, support long-term contracting premiums, and improve portfolio resilience. For instance, our recent Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions bring highly-efficient baseload assets with high-capacity performance that are a reliable part of the grid today. Our platform provides additional pathways to growth, including advantaged land positions at or near existing assets with large interconnects that provide speed-to-market and expand our range of development and partnership options. We will continue to evaluate strategic opportunities where the economics are compelling, leveraging our experience to replicate successful structures and transactions, with any investment requiring a clear, durable returns profile relative to other uses of capital. We will apply disciplined investment criteria in our underwriting cases that are centered on risk-adjusted returns, resilience across market cycles, and clear pathways to value creation while also maintaining appropriate liquidity and leverage and adhering to a thoughtful overall capital allocation framework. Combine the above strengths to execute on our “Talen flywheel” strategy. The Talen flywheel is a repeatable value creation strategy that leverages our platform of reliable, scalable generation assets and commercial capabilities to deliver durable free cash flow growth across market cycles. The flywheel includes contracting long-term power sales with high-quality, large-load counterparties where our assets and sites are advantaged in delivering speed-to-market, large-scale capability, price certainty, and appropriate credit support. These contracts can lock in meaningful premiums and provide visible, stable cash flows, improving the risk profile of our business and its related cash flows, which ultimately strengthen our financial foundation. With that strengthened cash flow profile and balance sheet, we are positioned to grow and diversify our fleet in a capital-efficient manner through a disciplined mix of acquisitions, selective development, land and interconnection monetization, and strategic partnerships, expanding our long-term contracting opportunity set while maintaining operational flexibility. This strategy is enabled by utilizing our balance sheet capacity as a strategic asset—toggling between shareholder returns and accretive strategic investments as market conditions and relative returns warrant—while targeting prudent leverage levels over time. For instance, we recently completed the acquisitions of Freedom and Guernsey and expect to acquire additional facilities through our pending Cornerstone Acquisition later this year. This cycle—contract assets, add assets, contract again—which we call the “Talen flywheel,” is designed to increase the number of high-quality, contractable opportunities across the portfolio, enabling us to pair reliable assets with long-term, creditworthy demand in a way that enhances stability while preserving flexibility. Recent Developments Cornerstone Acquisition On January 15, 2026, we entered into the Cornerstone Merger Agreement to acquire from affiliates of Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”) the 875 MW Waterford Energy Center and 456 MW Darby Generating Station, both located in Ohio, and the 1,120 MW Lawrenceburg Power Plant located in Indiana, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.45 billion, consisting of $2.55 billion in cash, subject to working capital and other customary adjustments, and 2,400,000 shares of Talen common stock, valued at approximately $900 million at the time of the entry into the Cornerstone Merger Agreement. The Company expects the cash portion of the purchase price to be funded from the proceeds of new indebtedness. The stock consideration will be subject to lock-ups of 90 days on 50% of the stock consideration and 180 days on the remaining stock consideration. 7 Form 10-K Table of Contents The addition of these assets to Talen’s portfolio will increase generation capacity by approximately 2.5 GW of natural gas generation, substantially expanding Talen’s presence in the western PJM market and adding additional efficient baseload generation assets to its fleet. In connection with the stock consideration, at the closing of the Cornerstone Acquisition, we intend to enter into the Cornerstone RRA with certain parties thereto substantially in the form attached to this Report as Exhibit 4.16. Pursuant to the terms of the Cornerstone RRA, the Company will agree to use its commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to register the TEC common stock issued pursuant to the Cornerstone Merger Agreement with the SEC within three business days (and in any event within five business days) after issuance. See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Financial and Equity Risks—A number of factors could adversely affect the market price or trading volume of our common stock, even if our business is doing well, including but not limited to substantial sales of our common stock by existing shareholders, future issuances of equity or debt securities by us, and (or) research or reports published by financial analysts.” The proposed Cornerstone Acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close early in the second half of 2026. See Note 17 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the Cornerstone Acquisition and “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Cornerstone Acquisition” of this Report for a discussion of the associated risks. The foregoing description of the Cornerstone Merger Agreement and the transaction contemplated thereby is only a summary, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Cornerstone Merger Agreement, a copy of which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 2.1 to this Report. The Cornerstone Merger Agreement is being filed only to provide investors with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual information about the parties thereto. Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, or covenants in the Cornerstone Merger Agreement, which may be subject to important limitations and qualifications, and which may change after the date of the Cornerstone Merger Agreement, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of the Company, the sellers, or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. PJM 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction In December 2025, PJM announced the results of the 2027/2028 PJM BRA. Talen cleared 8,745 MW at a price of $333.44/MWd. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Factors Affecting Our Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Capacity Markets” for additional information. Closing of the Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions In November 2025, the Company consummated the Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions for an aggregate $3.8 billion which is subject to certain post-closing adjustments for net working capital and other customary items. The Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions were funded from the proceeds of the Unsecured Notes and the TLB-3. Additionally, TES increased its RCF (including its revolving LC capacity) from $700 million to $900 million and increased its LCF from $900 million to $1.1 billion and extended its maturity from December 2026 to December 2027. Issuance of Senior Notes . In October 2025, TES issued (i) $1.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2034, and (ii) $1.3 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2036 See Notes 10 and 17 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the financing transactions and issuance of the Unsecured Notes, and the Freedom and Guernsey Acquisitions, respectively. Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Matters Legal Matters We are involved in various legal and administrative proceedings, investigations, claims, and litigation from time to time in the course of our business. Such matters may include, but are not limited to, those relating to employment and benefits, commercial disputes, personal injury, property damage, regulatory matters, environmental matters, and various other claims for injuries and (or) damages. While we believe we have meritorious positions and will continue to appropriately respond to all legal matters, because of the inherently unpredictable nature of legal proceedings, there is a wide range of potential outcomes for any such matter. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks” for additional information on legal risks related to our business. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” and Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on specific legal matters. 8 Form 10-K Table of Contents Energy Regulation We are subject to regulation by federal and state agencies and other bodies that exercise regulatory authority in the various regions where we conduct business, including but not limited to the FERC; the Department of Energy; the NRC; NERC; the Federal Communications Commission; and state public utility commissions. In addition, the RTOs and ISOs in the regions in which we conduct business inherently have complex rules that are intended to balance the interests of market stakeholders. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks” for additional information on regulatory risks related to our business. The following discussion provides an overview of certain key regulatory matters applicable to our business. See Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on these and other regulatory topics. FERC. Our subsidiaries that own or control electric generation facilities are defined as public utilities under the Federal Power Act and are subject to the FERC’s exclusive ratemaking jurisdiction over wholesale sales of electricity and the transmission of electricity in interstate commerce. The FERC has the authority to grant or deny market-based rate authority for wholesale sales of energy, capacity, and ancillary services to ensure that such sales are just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory, and to suspend market-based rate authority and set cost-based rates if it finds that its previous grant of market-based rate authority is no longer just and reasonable. Other matters subject to the FERC’s jurisdiction include, but are not limited to: review of certain public utility dispositions of jurisdictional facilities, mergers, acquisitions of other public utility securities, or acquisitions of existing generation facilities; review of certain holding company acquisitions of securities of, or mergers with, a public utility or other holding company; third-party financings; affiliate transactions; intercompany financings and cash management arrangements; and certain internal corporate reorganizations. RTOs and ISOs. RTOs and ISOs are the FERC-regulated entities that exist in several regions to provide transmission service across multiple transmission systems. The FERC has approved PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, and SPP as RTOs and CAISO and NYISO as ISOs. These entities are responsible for regional planning, managing transmission congestion, developing wholesale markets for energy and capacity, maintaining reliability, market monitoring, the scheduling of physical power sales brokered through ICE and NYMEX, and managing transmission charges across multiple systems. With the exception of Colstrip in Montana, all of our generation facilities currently participate in the wholesale electricity markets administered by PJM. See “—Our Operations—Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams—Wholesale Markets” for additional information on the RTOs and ISOs in which we operate. Nuclear. Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the “Atomic Energy Act”), our operation and 90% ownership of Susquehanna are subject to regulation by the NRC, including requirements pertaining to, among other matters: licensing, inspection, and enforcement; testing, evaluation, and modification of all aspects of nuclear reactor power generation facility design and operation; environmental and safety performance; handling and storage of SNF; technical and financial qualifications; decommissioning funding assurance; and transfer and foreign ownership restrictions. The NRC may modify, suspend, or revoke operating licenses and impose civil or criminal penalties for failure to comply with the Atomic Energy Act or the terms of nuclear operating licenses. In addition, new or amended NRC safety and regulatory requirements may give rise to additional operation and maintenance costs and capital expenditures. The current facility operating licenses for our two units at Susquehanna expire in 2042 and 2044. See Note 6 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the NDT. See “—Our Operations—Fuel Supply— Nuclear ” for additional information on SNF. Other Regulation. In addition to federal regulation, our operations are subject to various state and local laws and regulations. These include oversight of siting, permitting, and environmental compliance for our facilities, as well as participation in state-specific energy markets and programs. Our operations are also subject to compliance with reliability standards developed and enforced by NERC and its regional entities. Compliance with these standards is critical to maintaining the reliability of the bulk electric system and avoiding penalties for violations. See “—Environmental Regulation” for additional information on environmental regulation of our business. Environmental Regulation Our business is subject to extensive federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and requirements, including but not limited to those related to air emissions, water discharges, hazardous substances, and solid waste management. These requirements have become more stringent over time and impose, among other things: (i) permitting requirements for regulated activities; (ii) costs to limit or prevent pollution or other contamination; and (iii) substantial liabilities and remedial obligations for pollution or contamination. Accordingly, in the ordinary course of our business, we may: (i) incur significant costs to comply with environmental requirements; (ii) be required to modify, curtail, replace, or cease certain operations for environmental reasons; (iii) be required to perform environmental remediation work; or (iv) become involved in other environmental matters, including government enforcement actions and citizen’s suit litigation. In addition, environmental requirements are rapidly evolving, and we may become subject to new or revised environmental laws, regulations, or requirements. Legal challenges to environmental regulations, rules, and requirements add to the uncertainty of estimating future compliance and remedial costs. In addition, in January 2025, President Trump issued executive orders directing the heads of all federal agencies to identify and begin the processes to suspend, revise, or rescind all agency actions, including existing regulations, that are unduly burdensome on the identification, development, or use of domestic energy resources. Consequently, future implementation and enforcement of these rules remains uncertain at this time. 9 Form 10-K Table of Contents See “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks” for additional information on environmental risks related to our business. The following discussion provides an overview of certain key environmental matters. See Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on these and other environmental topics. Air. Under the Clean Air Act, as well as comparable state laws and local ordinances, our plants are subject to extensive emission control, emission allowance, emission monitoring, and air reporting obligations. Compliance with these requirements impacts the operation of our plants as well as their operating costs. In addition, new or modified obligations could significantly impact how we produce electricity and the life of certain plants (in some cases resulting in premature unit retirements) and could impede strategic planning. Key air matters currently affecting our business include, but are not limited to, nitrogen oxides requirements (including potential implementation of the EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan or similar requirements) as well as the revised 2024 GHG Rule, which could significantly impact certain facilities, including our Colstrip facility. These rules are being legally challenged by us and others and are being reconsidered by the EPA. Hazardous Substances and Waste Handling. Our business is subject to a range of waste laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. These rules are designed to manage and mitigate the potential environmental and health impacts of waste generated by power plants during the production of electricity, and they put controls in place on waste disposal, management, transportation, and storage. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), also known as the “Superfund” law, and comparable state laws impose liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons that are considered to have contributed to the release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the current and past owners or operators of the site where the release occurred and companies that transported or disposed, or arranged for the transport or disposal, of the hazardous substances at the site where the release occurred. Most states have also enacted statutes that contain provisions substantially similar to CERCLA. We generate materials in the course of our operations that may be regulated as hazardous substances based on their characteristics under CERCLA and analogous state laws. The EPA’s regulation of CCRs under the RCRA is a currently evolving regulatory program under which we may incur significant costs impacting AROs. We have joined several parties to legally challenge the EPA’s requirements for legacy CCR surface impoundments under the EPA CCR Rule that was finalized in 2024, while also following the Rule’s timeline to assess applicability and define cost impacts to our business. Water. Various statutes and regulations at the federal, state, regional, and local levels govern water use, discharge, protection, and influence and add challenge and uncertainty to our business. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, known as the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), and comparable state laws impose restrictions and strict controls regarding the discharge of pollutants into federal and state waters. The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued by the EPA or a state equivalent agency. Compliance with existing and future requirements may increase costs, affect operations, and impede strategic planning. One of the most impactful CWA programs currently affecting our business is the 2024 EPA ELG Rule, under which certain of our generation facilities have incurred operating restrictions and committed to prematurely end the use of certain fuels. In the future, new permit conditions could be established to meet the requirements in the EPA ELG Rule, which will be defined following negotiations with state permitting authorities. We and other parties are legally challenging the 2024 EPA ELG Rule. Additionally, the EPA has extended the compliance deadlines for the 2024 EPA ELG Rule by five years. The extension rule has been legally challenged by environmental groups. Until litigation is complete and permit conditions are established, full cost impacts remain uncertain. Health and Safety. We are also subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and comparable state laws that regulate the protection of the health and safety of employees. In addition, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (“OSHA”) hazard communication standard, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and implementing regulations and similar state statutes and regulations require us to maintain information about hazardous materials used or produced in our operations, and this information is required to be provided to employees, state and local government authorities, and citizens. Corporate Responsibility Through our core values of Excellence, No Harm, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement, we are committed to operating thoughtfully and ethically as we strive to consider impacts to our stakeholders, including communities, employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and the environment. Our approach to corporate responsibility, with oversight from our Board of Directors, is a key to the long-term success of our business. Environmental Our emission profile is anchored by Susquehanna, which enabled us to generate 42% of our electricity output carbon-free in 2025, and our natural gas portfolio also includes a number of energy-efficient assets with low heat rates that provide a lower carbon intensity than traditional fossil fuel sources. The acquisitions of the Freedom and Guernsey plants further enhance our fleet, adding approximately 2.8 GW of high-quality, modern, efficient, baseload natural gas generation to our portfolio. We have reduced our environmental footprint over the past several years, investing heavily in environmental controls and switching to cleaner fuels in response to market and other conditions. We have already completed the conversion of our Brunner Island, Montour, and H.A. Wagner plants to lower-carbon fuels. See “—Our Fleet—Reliability assets and carbon deleveraging” for additional information. 10 Form 10-K Table of Contents We are an innovator in the movement to power critical infrastructure and industry with carbon-free nuclear generation. Prior to its sale to AWS, we initially developed the data center campus adjacent to our Susquehanna facility, the world’s first 24x7 carbon-free, direct-connect data center campus, to provide digital infrastructure powered by generation from Susquehanna. We are well-positioned to continue leading the energy transition by responsibly providing zero- and low-carbon power to meet growing demand from energy consumers in a variety of sectors, many of whom have sustainability requirements. Community Engagement We generally focus our community engagement and philanthropic efforts in the local communities we serve and where our employees live and work. We believe that a decentralized approach to engagement and giving allows us to more effectively identify areas of need and have a greater local impact. Across our fleet and our corporate offices, our facilities and their employees, often in conjunction with charitable organizations such as United Way, Salvation Army, and local food banks, we strive to participate regularly in events supplying holiday toys, school supplies, food, winter coats, volunteer hours, and monetary donations. For instance, to date, events hosted by Susquehanna have raised approximately $1.5 million for the Berwick Area United Way. Our plants also provide community education through both on-site and off-site programs and events with first responders, professional organizations, students, interns, scouts, and other groups. The majority of our operating facilities also provide nature preserves or other recreational sites that allow for community activities such as golf, fishing and boating, walking and hiking, outdoor education, sports, and other events. Our business also provides significant support to the communities in which we operate in the form of critical services, high-quality jobs, economic development, and tax dollars. We have adopted a Supplier Code of Conduct (available on our website) to promote safe, ethical, and socially conscious behavior among our suppliers. In 2025, we reached a settlement with key stakeholders to continue running both of our Maryland generation facilities through May 2029 under RMR arrangements. The continued operation of these facilities maintains critical infrastructure, facilitates reliable electricity in Baltimore, and protects Maryland consumer electricity rates. See “—Our Key Markets and Revenue Streams—Contracted Revenues—Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner RMR Arrangements” and Note 3 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on the RMR arrangements. We believe the emerging data economy and the growing importance of artificial intelligence and continued re-shoring of manufacturing and other industries will require an all-of-the-above approach to generating the electricity necessary to power load in a responsible and efficient manner. Our AWS PPA is an example of how we are powering the future in partnership with data center and artificial intelligence enterprises and, in the case of the AWS PPA, doing so with large volumes of clean, carbon-free energy. We are actively engaged in the policy discussions taking place between generators, PJM, political leaders, and consumer advocates to solve burgeoning resource adequacy issues and seek to ensure the availability of affordable and reliable power in the regions we serve. Human Capital We strive to maintain a culture that empowers our employees to influence operational decisions and to trust and rely on each other, while driving safety, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. We view our people as vital assets and key stakeholders in our business. Accordingly, we invest in our employees by prioritizing their safety, offering numerous training and development opportunities, valuing employee feedback, providing competitive compensation that shares in the success of our business, delivering comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Safety. At Talen, safety is a core value. We strive for a “No Harm” culture for all our employees, suppliers, guests, and communities, and we strive to continuously improve our systems, processes, and communications to support the safe operation of our business. Our safety management system focuses on four key components: Safety Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Promotion. Within our safety management framework, we take a decentralized approach to health and safety coupled with centralized reporting, information sharing, and oversight. This empowers our business units and operating plants to determine the most appropriate health and safety procedures, training, engagement, and incident resolution at their sites while facilitating knowledge sharing, enabling continuous improvement, and fostering a “No Harm” culture across our organization. We track and (or) externally report OSHA recordable incidents, lost time injuries, and near miss incidents to enhance knowledge sharing and organizational learning. In 2025, we had eleven OSHA recordable incidents and an OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (“TRIR”) of 0.55. Our overall safety performance is a result of an enhanced health and safety framework and training, increased leadership visibility and accountability, and a greater focus on incident reporting, including near misses and good catches. Our safety team reviews several proactive metrics to mitigate risks before they become safety incidents. All employees and contractors are required to immediately report all safety-related incidents and have a responsibility to stop work when there is a safety concern. Once a “stop work” situation has been identified, a corrective plan must be developed and the safety team determines a path to continue work. Prior to resumption of work, a supervisor or manager that is “one step removed” must review and concur with the plan to continue work. Susquehanna has an additional corrective action Employee Concerns Program that establishes procedures for reporting and resolving nuclear safety and general work environment concerns. 11 Form 10-K Table of Contents We continuously work to improve safety. In 2022, we implemented an annual Safety Assessment Program, under which safety professionals from across the organization inspect plants with a focus on workplace inspections, work observations, and regulatory compliance. Other recent safety enhancements have included improvements to our overall safety management system, as well as the addition of a company-wide safety summit, a strain/sprain program, a supervisor safety assessment program, and a human performance management program. We believe these initiatives will continue to support our strong safety culture. Our safety management system allows frequent analysis of all aspects of safety for continuous monitoring and improvement, and has been key to our safety performance in 2025. Training, Development, and Feedback. We recognize that our success depends on our ability to attract, retain, motivate, and develop qualified personnel, and we strive to provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed personally and professionally. We provide training programs covering a wide range of relevant job- and Company-specific topics for employees in all positions, including continuing education resources for professional licenses, and we also regularly promote and train interested employees into new roles. To support continuous development, we offer a self-directed professional learning framework that enables employees to take ownership of their learning through curated development pathways, skill-building resources, and development planning tools aligned to business needs. This framework supports internal mobility, leadership readiness, and the development of skills critical to our evolving business. To train the next generation of professionals, we offer apprenticeship programs, internships, and educational assistance. To further develop promising leadership across our organization, we offer programs such as the Talen Leadership Academy and the Union Leader Academy, which are seminars covering a variety of business, operational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Formal and informal feedback at Talen runs in all directions. In addition to this feedback, non-union employees annually receive a formal review to discuss their performance, development, and goals. Coaching and performance improvement plans are used when appropriate. We strive to thoughtfully consider and respond to ideas and feedback from all employees, including plant management teams, asset managers, and frontline workers, and we provide a variety of avenues for employee feedback, including through performance review dialogue, appropriate escalation of informal feedback, and various identifiable and anonymous formal reporting channels. Compensation, Benefits, and Wellness. We are committed to maintaining a highly competitive compensation structure. We maintain short-term and long-term cash incentive programs for many employees, as well as a long-term equity compensation program that aligns the interests of key team members with our strategy and the interests of our stockholders. In 2025, we began offering an employee stock purchase program, under which eligible employees can purchase our common stock at a discount through payroll deductions. Full- and part-time employees also qualify for our 401(k) plan, under which we make fixed, matching, and (or) additional discretionary contributions (depending on employment specifics). We maintain a comprehensive benefits program, under which eligible employees and their dependents are offered healthcare coverage, life and accident insurance, short- and long-term disability, maternity and parental leave, and (or) identity theft protection. To further support employee wellness, we also offer virtual health screenings, diabetes management programs, and reduced pricing on specialty medications. All employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program, which provides mental and physical health resources and discounts on essentials such as childcare, education, and insurance, among other things. Collective Bargaining Agreements. As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately 1,880 full-time employees, approximately 43% of which were represented by labor unions. Our collective bargaining agreements (“CBA”) include: (i) a CBA with IBEW Local 1638, covering 186 Talen Montana employees, which is in effect until April 2026; (ii) a CBA with Teamsters Local 190, covering six Talen Montana employees, which is in effect until August 2027; and (iii) a CBA with IBEW Local 1600, covering 624 Pennsylvania employees, which is in effect until August 2030. Governance We are committed to maintaining corporate governance policies and practices that support the interests of all our stakeholders. Our values of Excellence, No Harm, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement help foster a culture of robust governance from the Board of Directors and officers to each employee. Additional information about our corporate governance will be set forth in the 2026 Proxy Statement. Corporate and Other Available Information We are a Delaware corporation with our principal executive office located at 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77019. The telephone number for our principal executive office is (888) 211-6011. We maintain a website at www.talenenergy.com. Information contained on or accessible from our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, incorporated by reference into this Report or any other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). 12 Form 10-K Table of Contents We file our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports with the SEC. You may obtain copies of these documents, free of charge, on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are filed or furnished with the SEC, we make copies available free of charge on the “Investor Relations” section of our website at https://ir.talenenergy.com. We also post important information, including press releases, investor presentations, and notices of upcoming events on our website, and utilize it as a channel for distributions to public investors and for disclosing material non-public information in compliance with Regulation FD. Investors may be notified of postings to our website by signing up for email alerts under the “Resources” tab on the “Investor Relations” section of our website. ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS You should carefully read and consider all the risks and uncertainties described below, as well as the other information included in this Report, including the Annual Financial Statements. Although we believe the following discussion includes the key risks affecting our business, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on our business. The occurrence of any of the following risks, or additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and (or) liquidity. Industry and Market Risks We may be adversely impacted by changes in the market prices, availability, and transmission of electricity, fuel, and other commodities. Market prices for electricity, capacity, ancillary services, natural gas, uranium, coal, and fuel oil are unpredictable and fluctuate substantially over relatively short periods. Market prices for electricity are particularly volatile due to the inability to store electricity in large quantities (requiring it to be used as it is produced), which can result in significant price fluctuations based on supply and demand imbalances in the day-ahead and real-time markets. Because natural gas facilities often serve as the marginal, price-setting generating units, there is a strong positive correlation between the price of natural gas and the wholesale market price of electricity in the competitive power markets in which we operate. In recent years, the market price of natural gas has experienced substantial volatility, while prices for other fuels have also varied. Our energy margin is influenced by the relationship between the prices of electricity and natural gas and, to a lesser extent, other fuels like coal and uranium. A decline, or significant volatility, in the price of natural gas or other fuels could negatively impact energy margin and energy revenues. Additionally, we purchase some of our fuel and other consumables such as water, lime, limestone, and other chemicals and sorbents on a short-term or spot market basis. Delivery of these products to our facilities depends on available transportation infrastructure and available shipping capacity. In certain market conditions, transportation costs to our facilities may be significant and fluctuate substantially. Accordingly, as the prices for our fuels, other consumables, and transportation fluctuate, the price we can obtain for the sale of electricity may not rise similarly or at all to match any increase in our costs. Any inability to obtain supply or delivery of necessary fuel or other products could impair our ability to operate our facilities profitably or at all. Our business is subject to physical, market, economic, and regulatory risks relating to weather conditions and extreme weather events. Because weather can influence actual and expected electricity demand, as well as current and future prices of electricity and fuel, mild or unexpected weather conditions could have an adverse effect on our business. Our operations are substantially concentrated in PJM, where sustained cold weather during the winter and sustained hot weather during the summer generally result in increased market demand and higher prices for electricity. Conversely, mild winter or summer temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic tend to suppress electric demand and may result in lower overall settled prices that reduce our energy margin. Additionally, extreme weather events or sustained mild weather could result in market conditions that generate substantial gains or losses. For example, certain market and operating conditions may require us to purchase electricity in the wholesale market during periods of unusually high prices to meet our supply obligations or to sell electricity in the wholesale market during periods of low prices. The effects of storms, floods, and other climatic events could disrupt our operations and cause us to incur significant costs in preparing for or responding to these effects. These or other meteorological changes could lead to increased operating costs, capital expenses, or power purchase costs. Such climatic events could also affect the availability of secure and economical fuel and water supplies in some locations, both of which are essential for the continued operation of our generation facilities. Furthermore, under PJM’s Capacity Performance model, we may be (and have in the past been) subject to substantial monetary penalties for failing to meet the Capacity Performance requirements set forth by PJM in certain emergency events, including extreme weather events. See also “—Commercial and Operational Risks—We may experience unplanned interruptions or periods of reduced output, which could result in lower energy margin, lost opportunities, monetary penalties, contractual damages, and (or) other losses.” Extreme weather events could also result (and in the past have resulted) in governmental investigations and changes in applicable laws and regulations, reliability requirements, and market rules, including efforts to reform PJM. See also “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—We could be impacted by changes in, or state interference with, the structure or operation of the markets in which we operate, including ongoing market restructuring in PJM.” and “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—We may be affected by changes in applicable laws and regulations.” 13 Form 10-K Table of Contents Expected demand growth from the technology sector, manufacturing, and other uses of electricity, which has driven recent improvements in the outlook for the competitive wholesale power generation market, may not actually occur or be sustained. Recently, the market outlook for competitive wholesale power generation has improved largely based on expected future demand from several sources, including data centers and other technology sector requirements, re-shoring of manufacturing in the U.S., the electrification of industry, and other demand drivers. Various factors including but not limited to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, increases in energy efficiency or supply, or advances in technology, could result in lower-than-expected electricity demand and unfavorable market conditions for our business. A general economic slowdown or recession, a downturn in technology, manufacturing, or other sectors, an oversupply of generation resources or natural gas, or various other economic conditions could reduce electricity demand and prices. Improvements in energy efficiency, conservation efforts, and demand-side power management technologies, as well as other shifts in energy consumption, may reduce demand or slow demand growth. Furthermore, the penetration of renewable generation resources has, and may continue to have, negative effects on wholesale power prices and the economics of dispatchable generation units. Advances in technology may also provide alternative methods to produce, dispatch, and store power, which could also lead to increased overall electricity supply. Any of these factors could impact the dispatch, capacity factors, and value of our generation facilities. We face intense competition in the competitive power generation market. Market competition may adversely affect our ability to operate profitably and generate positive cash flow. We sell our capacity, electricity, and ancillary services into competitive wholesale markets through a combination of capacity auctions, day-ahead and real-time spot markets, and futures contracts. Our business model depends on us successfully operating in a competitive environment and, unlike regulated utilities, we are not assured of any rate of return on capital investments through a regulated rate structure. Competitors in wholesale power markets include other non-utility generators, regulated utilities and their competitive subsidiaries, industrial companies, financial institutions, and other energy marketers. See also “Item 1. Business—Our Operations—Competition.” Some of our competitors may have advantages over us through access to greater resources, newer generation facilities, lower costs, or more experience. Our ability to compete is affected primarily by electricity prices, fuel prices, the relative cost of electric generation, and the reliability and availability of generation assets. These factors can be impacted by generation additions or retirements from the market, changes in natural gas distribution networks that affect the price and availability of fuel utilized for electric generation, changes in storage assets and transmission capacity, and technological advances in power generation and efficiency. Competition may also be impacted by the actions of environmental and other governmental authorities, including but not limited to the establishment of legislation or subsidies favoring one form of generation over another (such as investment tax credits, production tax credits, and other factors); for example, the Inflation Reduction Act contains a number of tax credits and incentives relating to renewable energy projects and clean energy technologies. Any negative impact on our ability to compete could adversely impact our business. See also “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—We could be impacted by changes in, or state interference with, the structure or operation of the markets in which we operate, including ongoing market restructuring in PJM.” Our business is subject to extensive regulation, which may increase our costs, reduce our revenues, or limit operation of our facilities. Our business is subject to extensive energy, reliability, market, nuclear, environmental, and safety laws, regulations, and requirements, among others. See also “Item 1. Business—Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Matters.” Some of the key rules and regulations impacting our business include, among others, those set forth by: (i) the FERC, relating to the generation, sale, and transmission of electricity, and its designated Electric Reliability Organization (currently NERC), relating to reliability standards for the bulk power system; (ii) PJM, relating to the reliability and performance of generation facilities and operation of the energy and capacity markets; (iii) the NRC, relating to the licensing, operation, and ownership of nuclear facilities; (iv) the EPA, relating to environmental protection and permitting; and (v) various state and local jurisdictions, relating to similar and other matters. We may also from time-to-time become subject to new or revised laws, regulations, or requirements. The costs of compliance with these requirements may be substantial, and any non-compliance or inability to comply could result in the suspension or curtailment of our electricity sales and power delivery; the cessation, suspension, delay, or limitation of our operations; premature unit retirements; and (or) monetary penalties, increased compliance obligations, or other types of sanctions. See also “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks.” 14 Form 10-K Table of Contents Our business could be adversely affected by events outside of our control, including armed conflicts, war, terrorist attacks or threats, government shutdowns, pandemics, natural disasters, cyber-based attacks, or other significant events. Instability and unrest, as well as war, other armed conflicts, economic sanctions, acts of terrorism, or threats thereof may lead to economic disruption that could adversely affect our business through high volatility in fuel and other commodity prices, difficulty obtaining products such as nuclear fuel, disruptions in supply chains, disruptions or volatility in financial markets, or other factors. Additionally, during periods of federal government shutdowns, many government agencies cease to operate at full capacity or at all, which could result in the suspension of ongoing application processes, significant delays in regulatory approvals or other project timing, and difficulty in conducting any other business requiring government participation or approval. In addition, we could be adversely affected by an epidemic, an infectious disease outbreak, or other public health events, which could impact our workforce and the availability of other resources, resulting in decreased service levels and increased costs. Furthermore, as a significant portion of our power generation facilities are geographically concentrated in the mid-Atlantic area of the United States, we face increased risk that a natural or man-made disaster in that area could adversely affect a large part of our operations. We are also subject to cyber-based security disruption and integrity risk, which could result in an adverse impact to our results of operations or business reputation. The operation of our business relies on cyber-based technologies and is, therefore, subject to the risk that such systems could be the target of disruptive actions, particularly through cyberattack or cyberintrusion by hackers, foreign governments, state-sponsored actors, or cyberterrorists. Our cyber-based systems and technologies may otherwise also be compromised by unintentional errors or other events, including by vendors or third-parties. As a result, operations could be interrupted or impacted, property or other assets damaged, funds misappropriated, security compromised, or employee or third-party information lost or stolen, causing us to incur significant revenue losses, costs to replace or repair equipment, and other liabilities and damages, including regulatory actions, litigation, or reputational harm. In addition, we may also incur increased capital and operating costs to implement increased cybersecurity systems and protections throughout our business. Commercial and Operational Risks Operation of power generation facilities involves significant risks and hazards customary to the power industry, which we cannot assure our insurance will be adequate to cover. Power generation involves hazardous activities, including transporting, storing and handling fuel, operating industrial, electrical and other equipment, and connecting to high voltage transmission and distribution systems. As a result, our assets, employees, contractors, customers, and the general public may be exposed to risks inherent in the nature of our operations, including hazards such as nuclear accidents, accidents involving high voltage electrical equipment, environmental hazards, fires or explosions, structural failures, machinery failures, and other dangerous incidents. These and other hazards can cause damage or destruction of our assets or other property and equipment, personal injury or loss of life, pollution or environmental damage, and (or) suspension of operations, and any such event may expose us to liability for substantial damages, fines, or penalties. Although we maintain insurance that we believe is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances to cover our operations and assets, we cannot provide any assurance that our insurance program will be sufficient or effective under all circumstances and against all hazards or liabilities to which we may be subject. See also “Item 1. Business—Our Operations—Insurance.” Even if we do have coverage for a particular incident, we may be subject to deductibles, caps, and (or) policy limits, and the amount recoverable under applicable insurance may not fully cover the impacts on our revenue or other potential consequences. Furthermore, due to rising insurance costs and changes in the insurance markets, we cannot provide any assurance that our insurance coverage will continue to be available at economic rates or at all. Our activities related to hedging and asset management may result in economic losses and (or) volatility in our financial results. We are exposed to price variability associated with future sales and (or) purchases of power products, fuel, environmental products, and other commodities in competitive wholesale markets, which contribute to uncertainty in the future performance and cash flows of our business. See also “—Industry and Market Risks—We may be adversely impacted by changes in the market prices, availability, and transmission of electricity, fuel, and other commodities.” We actively manage the market risk inherent in our business through our commercial risk management activities, which utilize a variety of physical and financial instruments to protect cash flow and preserve forward margin. See also “Item 1. Business—Our Strategies— Continue to focus on our core generation fleet that provides stable earnings and cash flows through operational excellence, high reliability, capital discipline, and prudent risk management .” Nonetheless, such activities may not effectively manage or fully eliminate risks as expected due to differing conditions than those assumed or forecasted, including those related to demand, pricing, volatility, market correlations, generation facility availability, unforeseen market disruptions, and weather events. Given the inherent uncertainty in developing future market expectations, actual market conditions could be materially different than our expectations. The financial markets in which we hedge may have insufficient liquidity or excessive counterparty risk, impairing our ability to enter into new transactions. Furthermore, when a commercial contract expires or is terminated, we may not secure replacement on acceptable terms or at all, and it is possible that subsequent commercial contracts may not be available at prices that permit the operation of our generation fleet on a profitable basis. If our commercial risk management activities are unable to predict or manage the market risk inherent in our operations, economic losses or other costs to our business could result. 15 Form 10-K Table of Contents Additionally, our commercial risk management activities could contribute to significant volatility in our financial results. Commercial transactions with future delivery dates may meet certain accounting criteria requiring them to be carried on the balance sheet at fair value. The “mark-to-market” effect, or remeasurement of these transactions to fair value at current market prices, is generally recognized in earnings through contract delivery. However, many commercial transactions with future delivery dates do not meet the criteria for “mark-to-market” accounting, and the income effect of these transactions is generally recognized at contract delivery. Accordingly, we are exposed to timing differences in the earnings recognition for commercial contracts with the same delivery date. As a result, during periods of extreme price volatility or significant changes in market prices, our quarterly and annual results may be subject to fluctuations due to changes in fair values of commercial transactions caused by changes in market prices. We may experience unplanned interruptions or periods of reduced output, which could result in lower energy margin, lost opportunities, monetary penalties, contractual damages, and (or) other losses. Our facilities require periodic planned outages to perform maintenance and repair activities, which are typically scheduled during seasonal non-peak demand periods to minimize their financial impacts to our business. However, our facilities may also experience unplanned outages, periods of reduced output, or other interruptions due to a number of factors, including but not limited to equipment failures, accidents, electrical delivery or transportation problems, fuel supply disruptions, acts of nature, environmental incidents, security or information technology breaches, labor disputes, intentional attacks, obsolescence, or below-expected performance. Any unexpected failure, including those associated with breakdowns or forced outages, could result in reduced profitability, including from lost energy margin, costs to cover power at then-current market prices to satisfy our commitments, and additional repair and (or) ongoing maintenance costs. Although we maintain customary insurance coverage for certain of these risks, no assurance can be given that our insurance coverage will be sufficient to fully compensate us for any such losses. Facility outages could also subject us to market or contractual penalties. Under PJM’s Capacity Performance model, we may be (and have in the past been) subject to substantial monetary penalties for failing to meet the Capacity Performance requirements set forth by PJM in certain emergency events. For example, certain of our generation facilities incurred Capacity Performance penalties for failing to meet PJM’s Capacity Performance requirements during Winter Storm Elliott in 2022. See also “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks.” Additionally, under the AWS PPA, we have committed to certain delivery quantities over time with agreed reliability standards and AWS may be entitled to contractual or other remedies in the event of our non-performance. Because our generation facilities are part of interconnected regional grids, we face the risk of congestion and other interruptions that could impact our operations. Our operations depend on transmission and distribution facilities owned and operated by RTOs, ISOs, and other unaffiliated parties to transmit and deliver the electricity that we produce. If the transmission service from these facilities is unavailable or disrupted, or if the transmission capacity infrastructure is inadequate, our ability to sell and deliver power may be materially affected. Electric power blackouts are possible, have occurred, and can disrupt electrical service for extended periods of time, which could result in interruptions to our operations, increased costs to replace existing contractual obligations, possible regulatory investigations, and potential operational risks to our facilities. Furthermore, transmission constraints and outages, including line maintenance outages, can cause transmission congestion that negatively impacts energy prices at our facilities, which could affect the realized margins of our generation fleet. The rates for transmission capacity from our facilities are set by others and thus are subject to changes outside of our control, some of which could be significant. Our ownership and operation of Susquehanna subjects us to substantial risks associated with nuclear generation. Although the safety record of nuclear reactors generally has been very good, accidents and other unforeseen problems have occurred both in the United States and abroad. The consequences of a major incident could be significant, including loss of life, destruction of property, and environmental damage. Because Susquehanna accounts for a substantial amount of our generation and associated earnings, any adverse development in Susquehanna’s operations, such as an unplanned outage or catastrophic event, could have a significant impact on our business. The risks and uncertainties associated with our nuclear generation include, among other things: • impairment of reactor operation and safety systems, unscheduled outages or unexpected costs due to equipment, mechanical, structural, or other problems, inadequacy or lapses in maintenance protocols, human error, or force majeure; • costs and liabilities relating to the procurement, safeguarding, storage, handling, treatment, transport, release, use, and disposal of nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials, including the costs of storing and maintaining SNF at our on-site dry cask storage facility; • potential impacts of natural disasters, terrorist or other attacks, cybersecurity threats and (or) cyber-related attacks, or other unforeseen events, and the costs of preventing, preparing for, and responding to any such events; • limitations on the amounts and types of insurance coverage commercially available; • the technological and financial aspects of modifying or decommissioning nuclear facilities at the end of their useful lives; 16 Form 10-K Table of Contents • extensive regulation associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities (see also “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks—Our ownership and operation of a nuclear power facility subjects us to regulations, costs, and liabilities uniquely associated with these types of facilities.”); and • uncertainties surrounding public perception of nuclear generation, as well as the potential for a serious incident at Susquehanna or another nuclear facility, which could adversely affect the demand for nuclear power and could lead to increased regulation of the nuclear power industry. The frequency and duration of outages affect Susquehanna’s availability. If future refueling outages last longer than anticipated or Susquehanna experiences unplanned outages, our business could be adversely affected. In addition, a significant operational disruption at Susquehanna could impair our ability to meet our PJM Capacity Performance requirements and our obligations under long-term power supply contracts, including under the AWS PPA. See also “—We may experience unplanned interruptions or periods of reduced output, which could result in lower energy margin, lost opportunities, monetary penalties, contractual damages, and (or) other losses.” In addition, the costs associated with the nuclear fuel cycle are substantial, and suppliers of certain components and other materials required to produce nuclear fuel are limited. Any disruption to the availability of these components and other materials, whether temporary or long-term, could cause unplanned outages and have a significant impact on the cost of nuclear fuel or otherwise impact our ability to profitably operate Susquehanna. Furthermore, there remains substantial uncertainty regarding the nuclear industry’s permanent disposal of SNF, which could result in substantial additional costs to us that cannot be predicted. See Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on SNF. Our commercial and operational activities may constrain our liquidity or require excessive levels of financial support. Many of our commercial counterparties require us to provide credit support in the form of guarantees, LCs, security interests, netting arrangements, and (or) cash collateral. Because we are required to collateralize hedges that settle in future delivery periods, but do not receive settlements for electric generation until delivery, collateral requirements could result in periods of lower available liquidity. Furthermore, significant movements in market prices may require us to provide cash collateral or LCs in very large amounts (for instance, as happened prior to the Restructuring). The effectiveness of our commercial strategy may be dependent on the amount of collateral available to support our hedging arrangements, and these collateral requirements may be greater than we anticipate or are able to meet. Without sufficient working capital or borrowing capacity, we may not be successful in managing market and price risks. Our ability to increase liquidity could be limited by the terms of our debt or other agreements, unwillingness of financing sources to extend us credit or other capital, overall financial market conditions, or other factors. As a result, we could be required to liquidate commercial positions at significant losses to mitigate collateral requirements. From time-to-time in the ordinary course of our business, we are also required to provide financial assurance to third parties for the performance of certain obligations. This may include guarantees, stand-by LCs issued by financial institutions, surety bonds issued by insurance or surety companies, and indemnifications. Some of these assurance products may limit our available liquidity by requiring collateralization, reducing available borrowings under our credit facilities, or utilizing available basket capacity under our debt agreements. In addition, surety bond providers generally are under no obligation to provide sureties on commercial terms or at all and, upon certain events, have the right to request additional collateral or require replacement of their bonds by alternate surety providers. Among others, we currently have surety bonds posted to the State of Montana on behalf of our proportional share of remediation and closure activities at Colstrip and LCs posted to AWS to support our obligations under the AWS PPA. Any draw down on these or other financial assurances in an event of default could adversely affect our financial position and liquidity, credit ratings, and compliance with our debt agreements and other contractual obligations. We are exposed to credit risk, concentrations of credit risk, and counterparty risk from RTOs and ISOs, other customers, commercial counterparties, financial institutions, suppliers, and other parties. In the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to the risk of losses from nonpayment by our contractual counterparties, including RTOs/ISOs, PPA counterparties, other customers, commercial counterparties, and other parties to whom we supply certain products or services, as well as by other market participants whose defaults could indirectly impact our business. Although we have established policies and procedures to evaluate and manage counterparty credit risk, they may not be adequate to identify fully or manage these risks effectively. Furthermore, we cannot predict the impact to our business from any decline in economic conditions, including any deterioration in the creditworthiness of customers and hedging counterparties. Any increase in counterparty nonpayment or nonperformance could require us to reserve for or write-off uncollectible accounts. Additionally, we are exposed to concentrations of credit risk from suppliers and customers among electric utilities, financial institutions, marketing and trading companies, and the U.S. Government. These concentrations may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, positively or negatively, as counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory, or other conditions. See Note 2 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information. 17 Form 10-K Table of Contents We purchase fuel, other required consumables, equipment and parts, and other critical products from a number of suppliers. We also enter into service contracts relating to critical operational and maintenance activities. Continued delivery of vital supplies and equipment and performance of vital services is dependent upon the continuing viability of our contractual counterparties. If our suppliers, service providers, or other counterparties fail to perform their obligations to us, we may be forced to suspend or curtail operations, enter into alternative arrangements on less favorable terms, or incur coverage costs, penalties, or other losses. See also “—We may experience unplanned interruptions or periods of reduced output, which could result in lower energy margin, lost opportunities, monetary penalties, contractual damages, and (or) other losses.” Completed, pending, and potential retirements of our coal assets could result in additional costs and adverse effects on our operating results. Since 2016, we have retired three uneconomic coal-fired units, while our remaining coal-fired generation assets continue to be impacted by changing environmental regulations and power market economics. Although we reached a settlement agreement for the continued RMR operation of our Brandon Shores (a coal asset) and H.A. Wagner (formerly a coal asset, now operating primarily on fuel oil) facilities through May 2029, those assets may not continue to run beyond that date unless PJM continues to require their operation to maintain grid reliability. In addition, although our Brunner Island facility has been converted and can now run on either coal or natural gas, it remains a legacy coal facility with associated remediation obligations. We likewise have remaining liabilities associated with historical coal-fired generation at other legacy sites. We also own minority interests in three additional coal-fired facilities, including the Colstrip facility in Montana, of which we are the operator. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Forecasted Uses of Cash—Projected ARO and Accrued Environmental Liability Cash Flows” and Note 9 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on environmental remediation obligations. In connection with the closure and remediation of retired generation units, we have spent, and may in the future spend, a significant amount of capital, internal resources, and time to complete the required closure and reclamation. The carrying value of our property, plant and equipment is subject to impairment charges. PP&E used in operations is assessed for impairment whenever changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular asset may not be recoverable. If we were to experience events, among others, such as a prolonged economic downturn, significant changes to generation facility useful lives, a decrease in the market price of an asset, increased costs, certain negative financial trends, or significant changes to market conditions or regulatory environment, we could experience future generation facility impairments. Because we are minority owners in certain of our generation facilities, we cannot exercise complete control over their businesses or operations and are exposed to business, operational, and financial risks associated with co-owners. We have limited control over the ownership and, in some cases, operation of our jointly-owned facilities. We own minority interests in the Conemaugh and Keystone generation facilities, which are operated by other co-owners, and in the Colstrip facility, which we operate. See Note 7 to the Annual Financial Statements for additional information on jointly owned facilities. While we seek to influence the business and affairs of these facilities, either by serving as operator (i.e., Colstrip) or negotiating certain management, information, or governance rights, we may not always succeed in doing so. We often depend on our co-owners to fulfill obligations important to the success of these joint operations, such as funding their share of capital and operating costs and, in the case of Conemaugh and Keystone, operating the facilities, and their ability to meet these obligations is outside our control. Our co-owners may not have the level of experience, technical expertise, human resources, and other attributes necessary to operate these projects optimally. Moreover, some of our co-owners, including rate-regulated utilities, may have economic incentives and obligations significantly different than ours. If our current or future co-owners are unwilling or unable to meet their obligations under our joint ownership arrangements, the performance, success, and value of these arrangements may be adversely affected. Furthermore, we (as a joint owner) may be forced to undertake the obligations ourselves or incur additional expenses as a result. In such cases, we may also be required to enforce our rights, which may cause disputes among us and our co-owners. Any of these events could adversely impact us, our joint operations, or our ability to enter into future joint operations. 18 Form 10-K Table of Contents Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain an appropriately qualified workforce. Our ability to attract and retain key employees is important to both our operational and financial performance. In addition, effective succession planning is also important to our long-term success. We cannot guarantee that any member of our leadership or workforce will continue to serve in any capacity for any particular period of time and we could have difficulty retaining certain key members of management beyond their currently agreed employment and compensation arrangements, many of which expire in early 2027. Failure to timely and effectively ensure the transfer of knowledge and smooth transitions involving senior management and other key personnel could hinder our strategic planning and execution. Furthermore, an aging workforce with significant retirement eligibility, mismatch of skill set, expectation of future needs, uncertainty around the future of our aging assets, or unavailability of short-term contract employees or contractors may lead to difficulty retaining our workforce, operating challenges, and increased costs. Additional challenges we could face include a lack of human resources, losses to our operational knowledge base, and the required time and other resources needed to develop new workers’ skills. In particular, our operations at Susquehanna largely depend on highly specialized personnel whose absence may adversely impact our ability to operate. We are also subject to the risk of organized actions by unionized employees which represent a significant proportion of our workforce. If we are unable to negotiate future collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms, or if our union employees were to engage in strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, or other forms of labor disruption, we would be responsible for obtaining replacement labor and could experience increased costs, reduced power generation, outages, other operational disruptions, or reputational harm. We could be affected by increases in our labor and benefit expenses, including healthcare and pension costs. We expect to continue facing increased cost pressures in our operations due to increased labor costs resulting from heightened inflation, the need for higher-cost expertise in the workforce, and other factors. In addition, we are required under collective bargaining agreements to provide specified levels of healthcare and pension benefits to certain current employees and retirees, and we provide similar benefits to our non-union employees. Due to general inflation in costs, the aging demographics of our workforce, healthcare cost trends, and other factors, we expect our healthcare costs, including prescription drug coverage, to continue increasing despite measures we have taken to reduce them. As of December 31, 2025, our defined benefit pension plans, which cover certain of our retirees and employees, were underfunded by an estimated $212 million, with a total benefit liability of an estimated $1.2 billion, and we expect to continue incurring significant costs under these plans. The measurement of our expected future pension obligations and costs is highly dependent on a variety of assumptions, most of which relate to factors beyond our control, including investment returns, interest rates, inflation rates, salary increases, future government regulation, required or voluntary contributions made to the plans, and the demographics of plan participants. If our assumptions prove to be inaccurate, our costs and cash contribution requirements to fund these benefits could be significantly higher than anticipated. Further, without sustained growth in the pension investments over time, and depending upon the assumptions impacting costs listed above, we could be required to fund our plans with significant amounts of cash in advance of the time we would otherwise fund such payments. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) can petition a court to terminate an underfunded defined benefit pension plan under limited circumstances. In the event our pension plans are terminated by the PBGC, we could be liable to the PBGC for the entire amount of the underfunding, as calculated by the PBGC based on its own assumptions (which may result in a significantly larger liability than the assumptions used for financial reporting purposes or in determining the annual funding requirements for the plans). Acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, or other corporate transactions may expose us to additional risks. From time to time, we may seek to acquire additional assets or businesses, which is subject to risks including delay or the inability to achieve completion; the failure to identify material problems during due diligence accurately or at all; potential over-payment; the inability to retain acquired employees, customers, or suppliers; and the inability to obtain required or desired financing. We may also acquire assets or businesses beyond our current geographies, markets, or lines of business, which could expose us to increased market, operational, or regulatory risks. There can be no assurance that any acquired assets or businesses will be integrated or perform as expected, provide the anticipated returns, support any related financing obligations, or generate the cash flows needed to operate them profitably. In addition, we may from time to time choose to divest certain assets or businesses, which is subject to risks relating to employment matters; customers, suppliers, and other counterparties; other stakeholders in the disposed business; separation of the disposed assets from our remaining business; management of our ongoing business; failure to realize the anticipated benefits; other financial, legal, and operational risks; and other risks unknown to us at the time. In connection with dispositions, we may also indemnify or guarantee counterparties against certain conditions or liabilities, which could result in disputes, litigation, and (or) future costs or liabilities to us. In addition, any disposition would likely decrease our earnings and cash flows. 19 Form 10-K Table of Contents We could also engage in mergers, business combinations, or similar corporate transactions. In addition to the types of risks discussed above, mergers and similar transactions may subject us to risks associated with: required stockholder approvals and other stockholder legal actions; changes or fluctuations in merger consideration that could affect the value our stockholders receive; changes in management or control of our business; challenges integrating or operating the combined company; or failure to realize the anticipated business opportunities, synergies, growth prospects, or other benefits. Any acquisition, divestiture, merger, or other corporate transaction could occupy a significant amount of our time and may strain our resources, increase our costs, and distract management. Furthermore, the extensive regulation of our business could delay, prevent, limit the scope of, or increase the costs associated with any such transaction. See also “Item 1. Business—Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Matters” and “—Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks.” Any failure to meet contractual terms, whether for regulatory or other reasons, could result in transaction cancellation, costly disputes or litigation, breakage or other fees, or other costs and liabilities. No assurance can be provided that any such transaction will result in the anticipated benefits to our business or stockholders. See also “—Risks Related to the Cornerstone Acquisition.” Regulatory, Environmental, and Legal Risks Our business is subject to extensive energy-related regulation and oversight. We are subject to regulation by federal and state agencies and other bodies that exercise regulatory authority in the various regions where we conduct business, including but not limited to the FERC; the Department of Energy; the NRC; NERC; the Federal Communications Commission; and state public utility commissions. See also “Item 1. Business—Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Matters—Energy Regulation” and “—Our ownership and operation of a nuclear power facility subjects us to regulations, costs, and liabilities uniquely associated with these types of facilities.” Certain of our subsidiaries sell electricity into the wholesale markets and are subject to rate, financial, and organizational regulation by the FERC. The FERC has authorized us to sell energy, capacity, and ancillary services at wholesale at market-based rates and has granted us various related customary waivers and blanket approvals, including a blanket authorization to issue securities and to assume liabilities. The FERC retains the authority to modify or withdraw our market-based rate authority and impose cost-based rates if it determines that the market is not competitive, we possess market power in one or more markets, we are not charging just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory rates, or we have violated the FERC’s market behavior rules or engaged in market manipulation. Any reduction by the FERC in the rates that we may receive, revocation of the FERC’s waivers and blanket authorizations, or unfavorable changes to the regulation of our business by federal or state regulators could materially adversely affect our business. In addition, if we were found to have violated the FERC’s market behavior rules or other requirements of the FERC, the FERC could impose civil penalties or order us to disgorge associated profits. Our generation assets are also subject to the reliability standards promulgated by the FERC-designated Electric Reliability Organization (currently NERC) and approved by the FERC. If we fail to comply with the mandatory reliability standards, we could be subject to sanctions, including substantial monetary penalties and increased compliance obligations. In addition to federal regulation, our operations are subject to various state laws and regulations. These include oversight of siting, permitting, and environmental compliance for our facilities, as well as participation in state-specific energy markets and programs. In addition, the RTOs and ISOs in the regions in which we conduct business inherently have complex rules that are intended to balance the interests of market stakeholders. Proposed market structure modifications may lead to disputes among stakeholders that might not be resolved for a period of time as a result of regulatory and (or) legal proceedings. See also “—We could be impacted by changes in, or state interference with, the structure or operation of the markets in which we operate, including ongoing market restructuring in PJM.” Our business is subject to extensive state, federal, and local statutes, rules, regulations, and permitting requirements relating to environmental protection and worker health and safety, which could limit our operations, increase our costs, result in other liabilities to us, or render continued operation of certain of our facilities uneconomic. Our business is subject to extensive federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements relating to environmental protection and human health and safety, which have become more stringent over time. These requirements impose, among other things, permitting requirements for regulated activities, costs to limit or prevent pollution or other contamination, substantial liabilities and remedial obligations for pollution or contamination, and specific standards addressing worker protection and process safety. See also “Item 1. Business—Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Matters—Environmental Regulation.” We are required to obtain and to comply with numerous permits, approvals, licenses, and certificates from various environmental agencies, which can be a lengthy and complex process that can sometimes result in permit conditions that make certain activities overly restrictive or uneconomic. Moreover, renewal of existing permits could be denied or jeopardized by various factors, including litigation, environmentalist or community opposition, and political pressures. Costs, conditions, denials or non-renewals, or non-compliance associated with any required permits or approvals could result in increased costs; the cessation, suspension, delay, or limitation of our operations; premature unit retirements; and monetary penalties, increased compliance obligations, or other types of sanctions. 20 Form 10-K Table of Contents