Form 4: FirstEnergy Corp. Board Chair Brian Tierney Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Brian Tierney, Board Chair, President, and CEO of FirstEnergy Corp., reports the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units (RSUs) and associated tax withholding.

Summary

  • On March 1, 2025, Brian Tierney, Board Chair, President, and CEO of FirstEnergy Corp., reported transactions involving FirstEnergy Corp. common stock.
  • 133,587 performance-adjusted restricted stock units (RSUs) vested and converted into shares of common stock.
  • 60,582 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations related to the RSU vesting at a price of $38.355 per share.
  • Tierney's direct holdings of common stock after these transactions totaled 277,807.602 shares.
  • He also indirectly holds 590.27 shares through the company's 401(k) Savings Plan as of February 28, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing reflecting standard executive compensation practices; neither particularly positive nor negative.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest over time based on performance and continued service.
  • Tax withholding upon vesting of RSUs is a standard practice.
  • Executive stock ownership is generally viewed positively as it aligns management's interests with those of shareholders.
  • Comparing Tierney's holdings and transactions to those of executives at peer utilities companies (e.g., Duke Energy, Southern Company) would provide further context.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The vesting of RSUs and subsequent tax withholding has a minor impact on shareholders through potential dilution.
  • The transactions affect the executive's personal holdings and alignment with shareholder interests.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 5, 2025Company's Board of Directors certified the satisfaction of the performance goals for the RSUs.
February 7, 2025Form 4 filed reporting the satisfaction of performance goals for the RSUs.
February 28, 2025Date used to estimate the number of shares of the Company's common stock held in the unitized stock fund and allocated to the reporting person's account.
March 1, 2025Date of RSU vesting and conversion to common stock, and associated tax withholding.
March 4, 2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

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