X0303 4 2009-03-02 0001031296 FIRSTENERGY CORP FE 0001261969 JONES CHARLES E 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET AKRON OH 44308 1 President, FE Solutions Corp. Common Stock 2009-03-02 4 C 0 3665 42.53 A 61974.836 D Common Stock 2009-03-02 4 A 0 2523 42.53 A 64497.836 D Common Stock 2009-03-02 4 F 0 2537 42.53 D 61960.836 D Common Stock 11730.9274 I By Savings Plan Common Stock 0 I By Wife Common Stock 6204.7256 I By Wife's Savings Plan Rsup4 1.00 2009-03-02 4 C 0 3665 0 D 2009-03-01 2009-03-01 Common Stock 3665 0 D Phantom 3/06d 1.00 2009-03-02 4 C 0 3330 0 D 2006-03-02 2009-03-02 Common Stock 3330 0 D Phantom / Retirement 1.00 2009-03-02 4 C 0 3330 0 A Common Stock 3330 5368.906 D RSUP12 1.00 2009-03-02 4 A 0 4621 41.41 A 2012-03-02 2012-03-02 Common Stock 4621 4621 D Phantom 3/05d Retirement 1.00 Common Stock 1795.709 1795.709 D Rsup10 1.00 2011-03-03 2011-03-03 Common Stock 5165 5165 D Rsup6 1.00 2010-03-01 2010-03-01 Common Stock 5081 5081 D Rsup4 1.00 2009-03-01 2009-03-01 Common Stock 0 0 I By Wife 1 for 1 The RSUP4 award listed in Table II has been reported at 75% of the original grant amount, as that represents the minimum amount guaranteed to be paid out upon vesting. Because of performance targets achieved, the award was paid out on March 2, 2009, at a performance-adjusted rate of 125%. The shares coded "A" represent that portion attributable to this performance adjustment. The shares coded "F" were sold to cover income tax obligations associated with the payout. This transaction reflects the extension and vesting of phantom stock to retirement or other termination of employment under arrangements approved by the Compensation Committee. These transactions reflect the extension of the expiration date of phantom stock from 3/1/2009 to "retirement" under arrangements approved by the Compensation Committee and reflect the movement of stock from the Phantom 3/06D account to the "retirement" account. On February 17, 2009,the Board approved a March 2, 2009 performance-adjusted restricted stock unit grant to Mr. Jones in the amount of 9,242 shares, of which 50% or 4,621 shares will be payable on March 2, 2012. Of these shares, 4,621 shares are subject to forfeiture if the performance goals are not met. The full grant can be adjusted upward by an additional 50% if the 3-year goals are achieved. These transactions reflect the extension of the expiration date of phantom stock from 3/1/2008 to "retirement" under arrangements approved by the Compensation Committee and reflect the movement of stock from the Phantom 3/05 account to the "retirement" account. Edward J. Udovich, POA 2009-03-04