10-K/APeriod: FY2018

FIRSTENERGY CORP Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2018

Filed March 6, 2019For Securities:FE

Summary

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) filed its 2018 10-K on March 6, 2019, presenting its annual financial performance and operational overview. For investors, key takeaways include the company's revenue generation, operational expenses, and its capital structure. The filing also details the company's regulatory environment, which significantly impacts its earnings potential and investment decisions. Understanding FE's strategy for managing its regulated and competitive businesses, alongside its approach to infrastructure investment and dividend policy, is crucial for assessing its future prospects. Investors should pay close attention to the company's debt levels and its ability to service that debt, as well as any commentary on future earnings guidance or significant capital expenditures. The company's disclosures around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are also becoming increasingly important for long-term investment evaluation. This report provides the foundational data to understand FE's financial health and strategic direction as of the end of 2018.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$11.26B
Operating Expenses$8.76B
Operating Income$2.50B
Interest Expense$1.12B
Net Income$1.35B
EPS (Basic)$1.99
EPS (Diluted)$1.99
Shares Outstanding (Basic)492.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)494.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1The 10-K filing includes standard certifications from the CEO and CFO, attesting to the accuracy of the financial reporting.
  • 2It confirms the engagement of an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, indicating standard audit procedures were followed.
  • 3The filing is part of an amendment, suggesting potential updates or corrections to previously submitted information.
  • 4Exhibit 31-1 and 31-2 relate to the internal control over financial reporting certifications.
  • 5Exhibit 23 provides the consent of the independent auditors, a routine but essential part of the filing.
  • 6The provided excerpt focuses primarily on the exhibit list and related documentation, rather than detailed financial performance metrics.
  • 7Investors would need to consult other sections of the full 10-K to find detailed financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The exhibits listed are crucial supplementary documents. The Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Exhibit 23) assures investors that the auditors agree with the financial statements presented. The CEO and CFO Certifications (Exhibits 31-1 and 31-2) provide assurance on the reliability of the company's financial reporting and internal controls.

No, this specific excerpt from Item 15 focuses on the list of exhibits filed with the 10-K. It does not contain the detailed financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), or the quantitative performance metrics that investors would typically analyze.

An amendment to a filing (indicated by 'Amendment' in the filing title or description) means that FirstEnergy Corp. is making changes or additions to a previously submitted report. This could be to correct errors, provide updated information, or comply with new SEC requirements. Investors should review the amendment carefully to understand what has changed from the original filing.