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FirstEnergy and Allegheny announce $8.5bn merger

FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy have announced an $8.5 billion stock-for-stock merger transaction that would create a diversified generation portfolio including 2,200 megawatts (MW) of renewables.

Following the transaction, which is expected to close within 12–14 months, shareholders of Ohio-based FirstEnergy will own 73% of the combined organisation, with Allegheny shareholders owning the remaining 27%. It will retain the name FirstEnergy and be headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

In addition to producing a projected $16 billion in annual revenues and $1.4 billion in annual net income, the

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