This excerpt taken from the FE DEF 14A filed Apr 1, 2009. Retirement
Benefits
We offer retirement benefits to all of our NEOs through our
Qualified and Nonqualified (Supplemental) Plans under the
FirstEnergy Corp. Pension Plan and the Executive Deferred
Compensation Plan (later referred to as EDCP), respectively. The
Qualified Plan benefit is based on earnings, length of service,
and age at retirement and is considered a defined benefit plan
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The
Qualified Plan is subject to applicable federal and plan limits.
The Nonqualified Plan has similarities to the Qualified Plan,
but is designed to provide a comparable benefit to the executive
without the restriction of federal and plan limits and as a
method to provide a competitive retirement benefit.
Additionally, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Marsh, and
Ms. Vespoli also participate in the FirstEnergy
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (later referred to as the
SERP). Historically, participation in the SERP was provided to
certain key executives as part of the integrated compensation
program intended to attract, motivate, and retain top executives
who are in positions to make significant contributions to our
operation and profitability for the benefit of our customers and
shareholders. Participation in the SERP requires approval of the
Committee, and no executives have been added to the program
since 2001. Mr. Leidich and Mr. Grigg do not
participate in the SERP. In lieu of the SERP, Mr. Leidich
is entitled to an additional lump sum retirement benefit upon
termination of employment for any reason. The benefit is payable
based on the terms defined by the Severance and Employment
Agreement dated July 1, 1996, between Mr. Leidich and
Centerior Energy Corporation. Centerior Energy Corporation
merged with Ohio Edison in 1997 to create the Company.
Mr. Grigg was hired in 2004 and pursuant to the terms of
his original employment agreement is not eligible to participate
in the SERP. Retirement benefits are further discussed in the
narrative section following the Pension Benefits table later in
this proxy statement.
This excerpt taken from the FE DEF 14A filed Apr 1, 2008. Retirement Benefits We offer retirement benefits to all of our NEOs through our Qualified and Nonqualified (Supplemental) Plans under the FirstEnergy Corp. Pension Plan and the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (later referred to as EDCP), respectively. The Qualified Plan benefit is based on earnings, length of service and age at retirement and is considered a defined benefit plan under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Qualified Plan is subject to applicable federal and plan limits. The Nonqualified Plan mirrors the Qualified Plan, but is designed to provide a comparable benefit to the executive without the restriction of federal and plan limits and as a method to provide a competitive retirement benefit. Additionally, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Marsh, and Mr. Clark also participate in the FirstEnergy Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (later referred to as the SERP). Historically, participation in the SERP was provided to certain key executives as part of the integrated compensation program intended to attract, motivate, and retain top executives who are in positions to make significant contributions to our operation and profitability for the benefit of our customers and shareholders. Participation in the SERP requires approval of the Committee, and no executives have been added to the program since 2001. Mr. Leidich and Mr. Grigg do not participate in the SERP. In lieu of the SERP, Mr. Leidich is entitled to an additional lump sum benefit upon termination of employment for any reason. The benefit is payable based on the terms defined by the Severance and Employment Agreement dated July 1, 1996, between Mr. Leidich and Centerior Energy Corporation. Centerior Energy Corporation merged with Ohio Edison in 1997 to create the Company. Mr. Grigg was hired in 2004 and pursuant to the terms of his original employment agreement is not eligible to participate in the SERP. Retirement benefits are further discussed in the narrative section following the Pension Benefits table below. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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