FirstEnergy (FE) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened with a welcome, introduction of board and executive team, and outline of the agenda, including voting, CEO address, and Q&A session.

• Rules of conduct, voting procedures, and technical instructions were reviewed for participants.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board members and executive team were acknowledged for their leadership and commitment to long-term value.

• PricewaterhouseCoopers was present as independent auditor, and Corporate Election Services acted as inspector of election.

• Directors elected for terms expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting include Heidi L. Boyd, Jana T. Croom, Steven J. Demetriou, Lisa Winston Hicks, Paul Kaleta, James F. O'Neil III, John W. Somerhalder II, Brian X. Tierney, Leslie M. Turner, and Melvin D. Williams.

Shareholder proposals

• A shareholder proposal called for annual reporting on lobbying activities, payments, and board oversight, aiming for greater transparency and alignment with company values.

• The proposal highlighted potential reputation risks and the need for improved disclosure to protect shareholder value.