First Solar (FSLR) CFO logs PSU vesting and tax-related share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Solar, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Bradley Alexander reported two stock transactions. On February 27, 2026, he acquired 7,065 shares of common stock at $0 upon vesting of performance share units granted on March 6, 2023, following a three-year performance period tied to specific objectives. On March 3, 2026, 3,194 shares were sold at $195.93 per share by the company to cover tax withholding obligations related to this vesting. After these transactions, Alexander directly held 40,794 shares of First Solar common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bradley Alexander R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FIRST SOLAR, INC.

4300 E CAMELBACK ROAD, SUITE 220

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85018

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST SOLAR, INC. [ FSLR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		7,065(1)	A	$0	43,988	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		S		3,194(2)	D	$195.93	40,794	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the acquisition of shares of common stock issued upon the vesting of the performance share units granted on March 6, 2023, which performance share unit awards vested over an approximately three-year performance period contingent upon the achievement of certain performance objectives.

2. Represents shares of common stock sold by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations with the vesting of the performance share units.

	/s/ Jason E. Dymbort, attorney-in-fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did FSLR’s CFO report on this Form 4?

First Solar’s CFO Bradley Alexander reported vesting of 7,065 shares from performance share units and a related sale of 3,194 shares. The sale was executed by the company solely to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting.

Were the First Solar (FSLR) shares sold by the CFO an open-market sale?

The 3,194 shares of First Solar common stock were sold by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations, not as a discretionary open-market sale. This sale was directly linked to vested performance share units granted in March 2023.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares did the CFO acquire through vesting?

Bradley Alexander acquired 7,065 shares of First Solar common stock at $0 per share. These shares were issued upon the vesting of performance share units that vested over about three years, contingent on specific performance objectives being met.

What is the CFO’s direct First Solar (FSLR) shareholding after these transactions?

Following the award vesting and tax-related sale, Bradley Alexander directly holds 40,794 shares of First Solar common stock. This figure reflects his position after the 7,065-share grant and the 3,194-share tax withholding sale.

What were the performance share units referenced in the FSLR Form 4?

The performance share units were granted on March 6, 2023, and vested over about three years. Vesting depended on meeting specified performance objectives, and upon vesting they were settled in 7,065 shares of First Solar common stock.