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Director James F. O'Neil receives 837 phantom stock units at FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE)

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FIRSTENERGY CORP director James F. O'Neil received 837 Phantom Stock Units on April 1, 2026 as a grant under the company's 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. These units are part of quarterly director compensation and carry no exercise price.

The Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash or shares of FirstEnergy common stock after Mr. O'Neil’s service as a director ends, and each unit is the economic equivalent of one common share. After this award, he holds 45,814.8266 Phantom Stock Units and 1,869 shares of common stock directly.

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Insider ONEIL JAMES F
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock Units 837 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 45,814.827 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,869 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan. 1 for 1 This holding reflects phantom stock units payable in cash or shares of Company common stock following conclusion of service as a director, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Includes dividends accrued on phantom stock units.
Phantom stock units granted 837 Phantom Stock Units Grant on April 1, 2026 as director compensation
Total phantom units after grant 45,814.8266 units Phantom Stock Units held following April 1, 2026 award
Common stock holdings 1,869 shares Directly held FirstEnergy common stock after reported transactions
Exercise/conversion price $0.00 per unit Phantom Stock Units granted with zero exercise price
Economic equivalence ratio 1 for 1 Each Phantom Stock Unit equals one FirstEnergy common share economically
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
2020 Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan."
Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors financial
"in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors."
economic equivalent financial
"Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ONEIL JAMES F

(Last)(First)(Middle)
341 WHITE POND DRIVE

(Street)
AKRON OHIO 44320

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRSTENERGY CORP [ FE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock1,869D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units(1)(2)04/01/2026A837 (3) (3)Common Stock837$045,814.8266(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan.
2. 1 for 1
3. This holding reflects phantom stock units payable in cash or shares of Company common stock following conclusion of service as a director, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
4. Includes dividends accrued on phantom stock units.
/s/ Mary M. Swann, attorney-in-fact04/03/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FirstEnergy (FE) disclose for James F. O'Neil?

James F. O'Neil received 837 Phantom Stock Units as part of his director compensation. The units were granted on April 1, 2026 and increase his deferred equity-based holdings linked to FirstEnergy’s common stock.

What are Phantom Stock Units in the FirstEnergy (FE) Form 4 filing?

Phantom Stock Units are deferred compensation instruments economically equivalent to FirstEnergy common shares. They are payable in cash or stock after a director’s service ends, aligning director compensation with shareholder value without an immediate stock issuance.

How many Phantom Stock Units does James F. O'Neil hold after this FirstEnergy (FE) grant?

Following the April 1, 2026 award, James F. O'Neil holds 45,814.8266 Phantom Stock Units. These units track FirstEnergy’s common stock value and include amounts attributable to dividends accrued on earlier phantom unit balances.

Does the FirstEnergy (FE) director grant involve an open-market stock purchase or sale?

No, the grant reflects compensation, not an open-market trade. The 837 Phantom Stock Units were awarded at a zero price under company plans, rather than bought or sold on the open market by the director.

How many FirstEnergy (FE) common shares does James F. O'Neil directly hold?

After the reported transactions, James F. O'Neil directly holds 1,869 shares of FirstEnergy common stock. This position is separate from his larger balance of Phantom Stock Units recorded as deferred director compensation.

When will the Phantom Stock Units reported for FirstEnergy (FE) director be paid out?

The Phantom Stock Units are payable in cash or FirstEnergy common shares after the director’s service concludes. Payout timing follows the terms of the Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors described in the disclosure.