FirstEnergy Corp Director James F. O'Neil Receives Quarterly Equity Compensation

Insider Transaction Overview

On October 1, 2026, James F. O'Neil, a Director at FIRSTENERGY CORP ($FE), acquired 986 Phantom Stock Units as part of standard quarterly director compensation.

Transaction Details

• Security: Phantom Stock Units (1-for-1 economic equivalent to Common Stock)
• Transaction Type: Grant / Award (Code A)
• Number of Units: 986
• Price: $0.00
• Ownership Post-Transaction: 48,625.02 Phantom Stock Units held directly (plus 1,906.74 shares of directly held Common Stock)

Context & Market Significance

• Significance: Low
• Plan Details: The phantom stock units represent shares paid quarterly for director compensation under the FirstEnergy Corp. 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan and deferred pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors.
• Settlement: Units are payable in cash or shares of common stock upon the conclusion of Mr. O'Neil's service as a director.
• Takeaway: This filing reflects standard, non-discretionary equity-based compensation for outside board members rather than an open-market purchase or sale.