[Form 4] FIRST SOLAR, INC. Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FIRST SOLAR, INC. Chief Supply Chain Officer Michael Koralewski reported routine equity compensation activity and related share disposals. On March 6, 2026, a total of 1,854 restricted stock units were exercised into the same number of common shares, reflecting scheduled vesting from grants made in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. On the same date, he received a new annual equity grant of 1,903 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon future vesting. On March 9, 2026, 756 common shares were sold at $190.36 per share, with a footnote stating these shares were sold by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the RSU vesting. After these transactions, Koralewski directly holds 13,963 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 756 shares ($143,912)
Net Sell
13 txns
Insider
Koralewski Michael
Role
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Sold
756 shs ($144K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 265 | $190.36 | $50K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 78 | $190.36 | $15K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 180 | $190.36 | $34K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 233 | $190.36 | $44K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 651 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 189 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 442 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 572 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 1,903 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 651 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 189 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 442 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 572 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 14,454 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 20% of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2021. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 20% of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2023. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2024. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 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 March 6, 2021 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2021 vest annually at a rate of 20% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units were granted on March 6, 2023 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2023 vest annually at a rate of 20% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units were granted on March 6, 2024 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2024 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units were granted on March 6, 2025 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2025 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units were granted on March 6, 2026 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2026 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
FAQ
What did First Solar (FSLR) executive Michael Koralewski report in this Form 4?
He reported routine equity compensation events, including RSU vesting into common shares, a new RSU grant, and share sales to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units.
How many First Solar (FSLR) restricted stock units vested for Michael Koralewski?
A total of 1,854 restricted stock units vested on March 6, 2026. These units converted into 1,854 common shares, reflecting scheduled vesting from annual equity grants made in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 to the executive.
Did Michael Koralewski receive a new equity award from First Solar (FSLR)?
Yes. On March 6, 2026, he received a new grant of 1,903 restricted stock units. Each RSU entitles him to receive one share of First Solar common stock upon vesting under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
Are Koralewski’s First Solar (FSLR) transactions open-market trades or compensation-related?
The filing shows RSU vesting and a new RSU grant as compensation-related events. The 756-share sale is described in a footnote as shares sold by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting, not a discretionary sale.