Were Kuntal Kumar Verma’s recent First Solar (FSLR) share sales pre-planned?

Yes. A filing footnote states the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing of these tax-related sales was determined in advance rather than decided opportunistically.

First Solar (FSLR) manufacturing chief sells shares after RSU vesting under 10b5-1 plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIRST SOLAR, INC. Chief Manufacturing Officer Kuntal Kumar Verma reported compensation-related stock activity tied to a prior equity grant. On March 13, 2026, 907 restricted stock units granted on March 15, 2022 vested and were converted into the same number of common shares at a stated price of $0.0000 per share.

To cover tax withholding from this vesting, 392 shares of common stock were sold at $200.80 per share on March 16, 2026 and 180 shares at $199.53 per share on March 17, 2026, in transactions described as effected under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following these transactions, Verma directly held 9,436 shares of First Solar common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 572 shares ($114,629)

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider Verma Kuntal Kumar

Role Chief Manufacturing Officer

Sold 572 shs ($115K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	180	$199.53	$36K
Sale	Common Stock	392	$200.80	$79K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	907	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	907	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,436 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 907 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 20% of the restricted stock units granted on March 15, 2022. Represents shares of common stock sold by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations with the vesting of the restricted stock units. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person on November 26, 2025. 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 15, 2022 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 15, 2022 are scheduled to vest annually at a rate of 20% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/17/2026 - 07:33 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 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

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 Manufacturing Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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	03/13/2026		M		907⁽¹⁾	A	$0	10,008	D
Common Stock	03/16/2026		S		392⁽²⁾	D	$200.8	9,616	D
Common Stock	03/17/2026⁽³⁾		S		180	D	$199.53	9,436	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	⁽⁴⁾	03/13/2026		M			907	⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Common Stock	907	$0	907	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock issued upon vesting of 20% of the restricted stock units granted on March 15, 2022.

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

4. 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.

5. The restricted stock units were granted on March 15, 2022 as part of the Issuer's annual equity grant to executive officers. The restricted stock units granted on March 15, 2022 are scheduled to vest annually at a rate of 20% on each anniversary of the grant date, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Jason E. Dymbort, attorney-in-fact	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

First Solar’s Chief Manufacturing Officer Kuntal Kumar Verma reported vesting of 907 restricted stock units into common shares, followed by sales of 392 and 180 shares to cover tax withholding obligations under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares did Kuntal Kumar Verma sell and at what prices?

Kuntal Kumar Verma reported selling 392 First Solar common shares at $200.80 and 180 shares at $199.53. These sales were linked to tax withholding obligations arising from restricted stock unit vesting and were executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What restricted stock units vested for First Solar (FSLR) executive Kuntal Kumar Verma?

907 restricted stock units granted to Kuntal Kumar Verma on March 15, 2022 vested, representing 20% of that award. Each unit converts into one share of First Solar common stock under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, reflecting scheduled annual vesting for executive equity grants.

How many First Solar (FSLR) shares does Kuntal Kumar Verma hold after these transactions?

After the vesting and related share sales, Kuntal Kumar Verma directly held 9,436 shares of First Solar common stock. This figure reflects his remaining position following conversion of restricted stock units and the sale of a portion of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations.