Changes in Capital Structure

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Changes in Capital Structure Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in Capital Structure

Changes in Capital Structure

As of March 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the Company had 500,000,000 shares of common stock authorized. The following table reflects the changes in NRG's common stock issued and outstanding:

	Issued	Treasury		Outstanding
Balance as of December 31, 2015	416,939,950	(102,749,908	)	314,190,042
Shares issued under LTIPs	417,051	—		417,051
Shares issued under ESPP	—	299,127		299,127
Balance as of March 31, 2016	417,357,001	(102,450,781	)	314,906,220

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

As of March 31, 2016, there were 977,786 shares of treasury stock available for issuance under the ESPP.

NRG Common Stock Dividends

The following table lists the dividends paid during the three months ended March 31, 2016:

	First Quarter 2016
Dividends per Common Share	$	0.145

On April 18, 2016, NRG declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.03 per share, payable May 16, 2016, to stockholders of record as of May 2, 2016, representing $0.12 per share on an annualized basis.

The Company's common stock dividends are subject to available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws, regulations and other contractual obligations.