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First Solar (FSLR) CFO nets shares after RSU vesting and tax sale

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First Solar Chief Financial Officer Alexander R. Bradley reported routine equity compensation activity and related tax settlement. On May 4, 1,210 restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025 vested, issuing the same number of common shares under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.

In connection with this vesting, 498 common shares were sold by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than as a discretionary open-market sale. Following these transactions, Bradley directly holds 30,712 shares of First Solar common stock and 3,630 restricted stock units that continue to vest in 25% annual installments.

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Insider Bradley Alexander R.
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 498 shs ($107K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 498 $215.63 $107K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,210 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,210 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,712 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 3,630 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025. Represents shares of common stock sold by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations with the vesting of the restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, upon vesting, one share of the Issuer's common stock in accordance with the Issuer's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The restricted stock units were granted on May 1, 2025 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Shares sold for taxes 498 shares at $215.63 Tax withholding sale tied to RSU vesting
RSUs vested 1,210 restricted stock units First 25% tranche of May 1, 2025 grant
Shares held after transaction 30,712 common shares Direct ownership after May 2026 transactions
Unvested RSUs remaining 3,630 restricted stock units Outstanding under 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares of common stock sold by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations with the vesting of the restricted stock units."
2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"in accordance with the Issuer's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
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 ARIZONA 85018
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST SOLAR, INC. [ FSLR ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/04/2026M1,210(1)A$031,210D
Common Stock05/05/2026S498(2)D$215.6330,712D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(3)05/04/2026M1,210 (4) (4)Common Stock1,210$03,630D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025.
2. Represents shares of common stock sold by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations with the vesting of the restricted stock units.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive, upon vesting, one share of the Issuer's common stock in accordance with the Issuer's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
4. The restricted stock units were granted on May 1, 2025 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
/s/ Jason E. Dymbort, attorney-in-fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did First Solar (FSLR) report for its CFO?

First Solar’s CFO Alexander R. Bradley reported 1,210 restricted stock units vesting into common stock, with 498 shares sold to cover tax withholding obligations. After these transactions, he directly holds 30,712 common shares and 3,630 unvested restricted stock units.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares were sold in the latest Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows 498 First Solar common shares sold at $215.63 per share. According to the footnotes, these shares were sold by the company specifically to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the CFO’s restricted stock unit vesting.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, CFO Alexander R. Bradley directly owns 30,712 shares of First Solar common stock. He also continues to hold 3,630 restricted stock units that can settle into shares as they vest under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

What restricted stock unit grant is involved in this First Solar (FSLR) Form 4?

The Form 4 involves restricted stock units granted on May 1, 2025 as part of First Solar’s annual equity awards. These units vest in 25% increments on each anniversary of the grant date, and this filing reflects the vesting of the first 25% tranche.

Was the First Solar (FSLR) CFO’s share sale discretionary or for taxes?

The filing footnotes state the 498 common shares were sold by First Solar to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with restricted stock unit vesting. This indicates a tax-related, mechanical sale rather than a discretionary open-market sale decision by the CFO.