X0303 4 2009-03-16 0001031296 FIRSTENERGY CORP FE 0001320777 Murray James M 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET AKRON OH 44308 1 Pres, OH Ops Common Stock 2009-03-16 4 S 0 686 37.405 D 10154.637 D Common Stock 0 I By State Street Phantom / Retirement 1.00 Common Stock 916.872 916.872 D Phantom 3/07d 1.00 2007-03-01 2010-03-01 Common Stock 436.661 436.661 D Phantom 3/08d 1.00 2008-03-01 2011-03-01 Common Stock 418.238 418.238 D Phantom 3/09D 1.00 2009-03-01 2012-03-01 Common Stock 868 868 D Rsup10 1.00 2011-03-03 2011-03-03 Common Stock 1595 1595 D RSUP12 1.00 2012-03-02 2012-03-02 Common Stock 1446 1446 D Rsup6 1.00 2010-03-01 2010-03-01 Common Stock 1608 1608 D This transaction was performed in accordance with a 10b5-1 Plan signed by James M. Murray on 6/30/08. 1 for 1 This transaction reflects the extension and vesting of phantom stock to retirement or other termination of employment under arrangements approved by the Compensation Committee. Edward J. Udovich, POA 2009-03-17