Summary
This 8-K filing from FirstEnergy Corp. details changes to the composition of its Board of Directors' committees following an organizational meeting on May 16, 2017. The primary focus is on committee assignments for Messrs. Demetriou and O'Neil, and the appointment of Thomas N. Mitchell as chair of the Nuclear Committee. These changes are routine in nature and primarily affect committee leadership and membership.
Key Highlights
- 1Mr. Demetriou appointed to Compensation and Finance Committees.
- 2Mr. O'Neil appointed to Audit and Nuclear Committees.
- 3Thomas N. Mitchell appointed as Chair of the Nuclear Committee.
- 4William T. Cottle remains a member of the Nuclear Committee, stepping down as Chair.
- 5All appointments were effective immediately following the May 16, 2017 organizational meeting.
- 6These are committee-level changes within the Board of Directors.
- 7No information on executive officer departures or new executive appointments is provided in this specific filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report changes in the committee memberships of FirstEnergy Corp.'s Board of Directors following their organizational meeting on May 16, 2017. It details specific appointments to various committees.
This particular filing (Item 5.02) only concerns the composition of Board committees and does not report any departures or appointments of executive officers. The changes are at the Board committee level.
Thomas N. Mitchell has been appointed as the new Chair of the Nuclear Committee.
Mr. Demetriou has been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr. O'Neil has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Nuclear Committee.