---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001031296-25-000089"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FE"
cik: "0001031296"
company_name: "FIRSTENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2025-11-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T17:51:46.863896+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PUCO approves $4.4B rate base, 9.63% ROE for FirstEnergy Ohio utilities

## Summary
- PUCO order sets distribution rate base at $4.4B, ROE 9.63%, and net revenue adjustment of $34M for Ohio companies.
- Order allows recovery of $245M storm restoration costs over 5 years and $92M deferred O&M over 10 years.
- Capital structure set at 48.8% debt / 51.2% equity.
- Company expects to file a three-year rate plan in Ohio following the order.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001031296-25-000089
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FE
- cik: 0001031296
- company_name: FIRSTENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2025-11-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1031296/000103129625000089/0001031296-25-000089-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1031296/000103129625000089/fe-20251120.htm

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