First Solar (FSLR) manufacturing chief sells 582 shares at $250

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FIRST SOLAR, INC. Chief Manufacturing Officer Kuntal Kumar Verma reported an open-market sale of 582 shares of Common Stock at $250.00 per share on May 21, 2026. The transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2025.

Following this sale, Verma directly holds 4,967 shares of First Solar common stock. A Rule 10b5-1 plan allows insiders to schedule trades in advance, which can make the timing of these sales more routine and less tied to short-term market developments.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 582 shares ($145,500)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Verma Kuntal Kumar

Role Chief Manufacturing Officer

Sold 582 shs ($146K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	582	$250.00	$146K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,967 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 582 shares Sale price: $250.00 per share Shares held after sale: 4,967 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 582 shares Open-market sale on May 21, 2026

Sale price $250.00 per share Average price for the 582-share sale

Shares held after sale 4,967 shares Direct holdings after the May 21, 2026 transaction

Transaction direction Net sell of 582 shares transactionSummary netBuySellShares and netBuySellDirection

Trading plan adoption date November 26, 2025 Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption noted in footnote

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Form 4, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Form 4 regulatory

"This open-market transaction was reported on a Form 4 insider filing"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

"reported an open-market sale of 582 shares of Common Stock at $250.00 per share"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 04:31 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Verma Kuntal Kumar

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/21/2026⁽¹⁾		S		582	D	$250	4,967	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person on November 26, 2025.

	/s/ Jason E. Dymbort, attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Solar (FSLR) report for Kuntal Kumar Verma?

First Solar’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Kuntal Kumar Verma, sold 582 shares of Common Stock at $250.00 per share on May 21, 2026. This open-market transaction was reported on a Form 4 insider filing and reflects a routine share sale disclosure.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares does Kuntal Kumar Verma hold after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Kuntal Kumar Verma directly holds 4,967 shares of First Solar Common Stock. This figure comes from the post-transaction holdings disclosed in the Form 4 and represents his remaining direct equity position in the company.

At what price were the First Solar (FSLR) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

The 582 First Solar shares were sold at an average price of $250.00 per share. This sale price is explicitly stated in the Form 4 filing and reflects the transaction value used to calculate the total proceeds for this insider stock sale.

Was the First Solar (FSLR) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing notes the sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades for insiders, helping separate routine portfolio management from attempts to time short-term company or market news.

Who executed the insider sale reported for First Solar (FSLR)?

The sale was executed by Kuntal Kumar Verma, First Solar’s Chief Manufacturing Officer. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer of the company and shows he conducted a direct, open-market sale of Common Stock as part of his personal shareholdings.