Planned sale of 235 restricted shares reported

Patrick Buehler reported a proposed sale of 235 shares of Common stock tied to Restricted Stock Vesting dated 05/01/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Patrick Buehler reported a proposed sale of 235 shares of Common stock tied to Restricted Stock Vesting dated 05/01/2026. The filing lists prior sales in the past three months: $266,665.36 for 1,361 shares on 03/02/2026, $132,684.06 for 697 shares on 03/09/2026, and $36,144.34 for 180 shares on 03/16/2026. Broker listed: Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Routine insider disposition tied to vested restricted stock, not a corporate action.

The filing documents a proposed sale of 235 restricted shares from vesting on 05/01/2026. Multiple recent dispositions in March are listed with their transaction amounts, indicating ongoing liquidity events by the holder.

These entries are administrative disclosures of sales; cash‑flow treatment and any trading plan details are not provided in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Proposed sale: 235 shares Sale on 03/02/2026: 1,361 shares Sale on 03/09/2026: 697 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Proposed sale 235 shares Restricted Stock Vesting on 05/01/2026

Sale on 03/02/2026 1,361 shares Proceeds <money>$266,665.36</money>

Sale on 03/09/2026 697 shares Proceeds <money>$132,684.06</money>

Sale on 03/16/2026 180 shares Proceeds <money>$36,144.34</money>

Broker Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC Listed broker and address in filing

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Vesting, Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months, Filer Information

3 terms

Restricted Stock Vesting financial

"Common | 05/01/2026 | Restricted Stock Vesting"

Restricted stock vesting is the timetable and conditions under which shares granted to employees or insiders become fully owned and can be sold, typically requiring continued work or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because large blocks of shares can become tradable at once, which can change share supply and price, and because vesting aligns insiders’ incentives with the company’s long‑term performance—think of it like a timed unlock that both rewards and locks in key people.

Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months regulatory

"144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months"

Filer Information regulatory

"Filer Information | | | 144: Filer Information"

FAQ

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What did the Form 144 for FSLR disclose about the sale?

It discloses a proposed sale of 235 vested restricted shares dated 05/01/2026. The filing also lists three prior sales in March totaling 2,238 shares and aggregate proceeds shown for each date.

Who is the reporting person on the Form 144 for FSLR?

The reporting person is listed as Patrick Buehler. The filing lists a broker as Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC located at 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI.

What amounts were reported for the March transactions in the Form 144?

The filing shows proceeds of $266,665.36, $132,684.06, and $36,144.34 for transactions on 03/02/2026, 03/09/2026, and 03/16/2026 respectively.

Are the 235 shares being sold part of compensation for FSLR?

Yes; the filing labels the 235 shares as "Restricted Stock Vesting" and lists the transaction purpose as "Compensation" on 05/01/2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/05/2026 - 03:45 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001819686
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	FIRST SOLAR, INC.
SEC File Number	001-33156
Address of Issuer	4300 E CAMELBACK ROAD SUITE 220 PHOENIX ARIZONA 85018
Phone	(602) 414-9300
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Buehler Patrick James
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 900 Salem Street Smithfield RI 02917	235	50674.08	107453363	05/05/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	05/01/2026	Restricted Stock Vesting	Issuer			235	05/01/2026	Compensation

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Patrick Buehler 4300 E Camelback Road Suite 220 Phoenix AZ 85018	Common	03/02/2026	1361	266665.36
Patrick Buehler 4300 E Camelback Road Suite 220 Phoenix AZ 85018	Common	03/09/2026	697	132684.06
Patrick Buehler 4300 E Camelback Road Suite 220 Phoenix AZ 85018	Common	03/16/2026	180	36144.34

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	Sale includes an amount necessary to cover a tax obligation resulting from the settlement of a vested equity award distribution.
Date of Notice	05/05/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Daniel Tucci, as a duly authorized representative of Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as attorney-in-fact for Patrick Buehler
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)