X0306 4 2013-03-08 0001031296 FIRSTENERGY CORP FE 0001127129 ALEXANDER ANTHONY J 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET AKRON OH 44308 1 1 Pres. & Chief Exec. Officer Common Stock 2013-03-08 4 M 0 36712 40.82 A 386999.965 D Common Stock 2013-03-08 4 A 0 74959 40.82 A 461958.965 D Common Stock 2013-03-08 4 F 0 53268 40.82 D 408690.965 D Common Stock 263 I By Child's Savings Plan Common Stock 105250 I By Children Common Stock 32954.382 I By Savings Plan Trust Common Stock 54742.073 I GRAT RSUP18 2013-03-08 4 A 0 63193 40.82 A 2016-03-01 2016-03-01 Common Stock 63193 63193 D RSUP14 2013-03-08 4 M 0 36712 0 D 2013-03-08 2013-03-08 Common Stock 36712 0 D Phantom / Retirement Common Stock 43985.782 43985.782 D RSUP16 2014-03-04 2014-03-04 Common Stock 39698 39698 D RSUP17 2015-03-05 2015-03-05 Common Stock 60045 60045 D Stock Options (Right to Buy) 37.75 2013-04-30 2021-02-25 Common Stock 200643 200643 D RSUP14 award listed in Table II has been reported at 50% of the original grant amount, as that represents the minimum amount guaranteed to be paid out upon vesting. Because of the performance targets were achieved, the award was paid out on March 8, 2013 at a performance rate of 150%. The shares coded "A" represent that portion attributable to this performance adjustment. The shares coded "F" were withheld to cover income tax obligations associated with the payout. 1 for 1 This transaction is a performance-adjusted restricted stock unit grant (RSUP18) of which 50% is reflected in table II. Of the total shares granted, 50% of the 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 shares represent Anthony J. Alexander's child's savings plan shares. Mr. Alexander disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. These shares represent gifts of securities by Mr. Alexander to his children, who share his household. Mr. Alexander disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. 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 2013-03-12