FirstEnergy director granted 898 phantom stock units

Hicks Lisa Winston reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Hicks Lisa Winston reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRSTENERGY CORP director Lisa Winston Hicks reported a new grant of phantom stock units rather than an open-market trade. She received 898 phantom stock units on July 1, 2026 as quarterly director compensation under company incentive and deferred compensation plans.

Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of FirstEnergy common stock and is payable in cash or shares after her board service ends. Following this grant, she holds 19,371.7865 phantom stock units, 2,051 shares of common stock directly, and 500 shares indirectly through her spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 898 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Hicks Lisa Winston

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock Units	898	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 19,371.7865 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 2,051 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 500 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan and deferred pursuant to the FirstEnergy Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors.
F2. 1 for 1
F3. This holding reflects phantom stock payable in cash or shares of FirstEnergy Corp. common stock following conclusion of service as a director, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the FirstEnergy Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
F4. Includes dividends accrued on phantom stock units.

Key Figures

Phantom stock units granted: 898 units Total phantom stock units after grant: 19,371.7865 units Direct common stock holdings: 2,051 shares +3 more

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Phantom stock units granted 898 units Director compensation grant on July 1, 2026

Total phantom stock units after grant 19,371.7865 units Balance following July 1, 2026 award

Direct common stock holdings 2,051 shares Common stock held directly after reported transactions

Indirect common stock holdings (spouse) 500 shares Common stock held indirectly through spouse

Transaction price per phantom unit $0.00 per unit Non-cash grant under director compensation plans

Underlying common stock for new units 898 shares Each phantom unit economically equals one common share

Key Terms

Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors, Incentive Compensation Plan, economic equivalent

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Phantom Stock Units financial

"This holding reflects phantom stock payable in cash or shares of FirstEnergy Corp. common stock"

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.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors financial

"deferred pursuant to the FirstEnergy Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors"

Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan"

An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.

economic equivalent financial

"Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"

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What insider transaction did FirstEnergy (FE) director Lisa Winston Hicks report?

Lisa Winston Hicks reported receiving 898 phantom stock units as director compensation. These units were granted under FirstEnergy incentive and deferred compensation plans and represent a non-cash, equity-linked award tied economically to FirstEnergy common stock.

Are the 898 phantom stock units for Lisa Winston Hicks a stock purchase of FirstEnergy (FE) shares?

No, the 898 phantom stock units are a compensation grant, not a market purchase. They are bookkeeping units whose value tracks FirstEnergy common stock and are settled in cash or shares after her board service concludes.

How many phantom stock units does Lisa Winston Hicks hold after this Form 4 for FirstEnergy (FE)?

After the reported grant, Lisa Winston Hicks holds 19,371.7865 phantom stock units. These units reflect quarterly director compensation and accrued dividends, all tied economically to FirstEnergy common stock performance over time.

What direct common stock holdings does Lisa Winston Hicks report in FirstEnergy (FE)?

Lisa Winston Hicks reports holding 2,051 shares of FirstEnergy common stock directly. This position is separate from her phantom stock units and represents actual common shares registered in her own name as disclosed in the Form 4.

What indirect FirstEnergy (FE) holdings are attributed to Lisa Winston Hicks through her spouse?

The filing shows 500 shares of FirstEnergy common stock held indirectly by her spouse. These shares are reported as indirect beneficial ownership, reflecting a family-related position separate from her directly owned shares and phantom stock units.

How do the phantom stock units granted to Lisa Winston Hicks for FirstEnergy (FE) work?

The phantom stock units are deferred director compensation credited quarterly and payable after service ends. Each unit equals one share of FirstEnergy common stock economically, with value and dividends tracking the stock until cash or share settlement.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:27 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hicks Lisa Winston

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock								2,051	D
Common Stock								500	I	By Spouse

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Phantom Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	07/01/2026		A		898		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	898	$0	19,371.7865⁽⁴⁾	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan and deferred pursuant to the FirstEnergy Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors.

2. 1 for 1

3. This holding reflects phantom stock payable in cash or shares of FirstEnergy Corp. common stock following conclusion of service as a director, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the FirstEnergy Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

4. Includes dividends accrued on phantom stock units.

	/s/ Mary M. Swann, attorney-in-fact	07/06/2026
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