First Solar (FSLR) EVP gets 234 vested shares, 79 withheld for taxes

Q: What insider transaction did First Solar (FSLR) report for Samantha L. Sloan?

First Solar reported that EVP, Corporate Affairs Samantha L. Sloan had 234 shares of common stock issued on January 15, 2026 upon vesting of restricted stock units, with 79 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

Q: How many First Solar shares vested for Samantha L. Sloan on January 15, 2026?

234 shares of First Solar common stock were issued to Samantha L. Sloan upon vesting of 25% of her restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024.

Q: Why were 79 First Solar (FSLR) shares withheld in this Form 4 filing?

The filing states that 79 shares of common stock were withheld by First Solar to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of the restricted stock units, at a price of $243.64 per share.

Q: Is this First Solar (FSLR) Form 4 transaction a market sale by the EVP?

No. The Form 4 shows shares issued upon RSU vesting at $0 and 79 shares withheld by the issuer for taxes at $243.64 per share, rather than an open market sale initiated by the executive.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Solar EVP Samantha L. Sloan reported equity award activity for January 15, 2026. She acquired 234 shares of First Solar common stock at $0 when 25% of a restricted stock unit grant from January 15, 2024 vested. To cover tax withholding on this vesting, 79 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at a price of $243.64 per share.

After these transactions, Sloan directly held 1,045 shares of First Solar common stock and 468 restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock as it vests annually in 25% installments on each anniversary of the January 15, 2024 grant date.

Insider Trade Summary

234 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Sloan Samantha L.

Role EVP, Corporate Affairs

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	234	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	234	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	79	$243.64	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 468 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,124 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024. Represents shares of common stock withheld 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 January 15, 2024 as part of the Issuer's incentive program to certain associates. The restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024 vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/20/2026 - 04:43 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

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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^*

Sloan Samantha L.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O FIRST SOLAR, INC.

4300 E CAMELBACK ROAD, SUITE 220

(Street)

PHOENIX

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)
	EVP, Corporate Affairs

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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)
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	01/15/2026		M		234⁽¹⁾	A	$0	1,124	D
Common Stock	01/15/2026		F		79⁽²⁾	D	$243.64	1,045	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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	01/15/2026		M			234	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	234	$0	468	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 25% of the restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024.

2. Represents shares of common stock withheld 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 January 15, 2024 as part of the Issuer's incentive program to certain associates. The restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024 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-fact	01/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did First Solar (FSLR) report for Samantha L. Sloan?

First Solar reported that EVP, Corporate Affairs Samantha L. Sloan had 234 shares of common stock issued on January 15, 2026 upon vesting of restricted stock units, with 79 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations.

How many First Solar shares vested for Samantha L. Sloan on January 15, 2026?

234 shares of First Solar common stock were issued to Samantha L. Sloan upon vesting of 25% of her restricted stock units granted on January 15, 2024.

Why were 79 First Solar (FSLR) shares withheld in this Form 4 filing?

The filing states that 79 shares of common stock were withheld by First Solar to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of the restricted stock units, at a price of $243.64 per share.

How many First Solar shares does Samantha L. Sloan hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Samantha L. Sloan directly owned 1,045 shares of First Solar common stock and 468 restricted stock units.

What are the terms of Samantha L. Sloan’s restricted stock units at First Solar?

The restricted stock units were granted on January 15, 2024 under First Solar's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan and vest annually at a rate of 25% on each anniversary of the grant date, with each unit converting into one share of common stock upon vesting.

Is this First Solar (FSLR) Form 4 transaction a market sale by the EVP?

No. The Form 4 shows shares issued upon RSU vesting at $0 and 79 shares withheld by the issuer for taxes at $243.64 per share, rather than an open market sale initiated by the executive.