First Solar (FSLR) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
1 Dec, 2025Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, to be held virtually, allowing stockholders to vote and submit questions online.
Proxy materials and annual report are available online, with options for electronic or paper delivery to support environmental initiatives.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of nine directors is up for vote, with the board recommending a vote FOR all nominees.
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2025 is recommended FOR approval.
Advisory vote on executive compensation is recommended FOR approval.
Stockholder proposal to adopt a special shareholder meeting improvement is recommended AGAINST by the board.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board consists of nine nominees, including Michael J. Ahearn, Anita Marangoly George, Lisa A. Kro, William J. Post, Venkata "Murthy" Renduchintala, Paul H. Stebbins, Michael Sweeney, Mark R. Widmar, and Norman L. Wright.
Latest events from First Solar
- Record 2025 sales and strong 2026 outlook fueled by demand, cash, and tech innovation.FSLR
Q4 202524 Feb 2026 - Q2 2024 saw $1.01B sales, 49.4% margin, $3.25 EPS, and a 75.9 GW backlog; guidance held.FSLR
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Q3 EPS $2.91, 73.3 GW backlog, 2024 guidance lowered, $50M warranty charge recorded.FSLR
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - 2025 guidance targets up to $5.8B sales and $20 EPS amid strong growth and policy risks.FSLR
Q4 20247 Jan 2026 - Board recommends voting for directors, auditor, compensation, and against the shareholder proposal.FSLR
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - Q1 2025 sales up 6% to $844.6M, but EPS and 2025 guidance cut amid tariffs and policy risks.FSLR
Q1 202529 Nov 2025 - Record financials, tech advances, and all management proposals passed; shareholder proposal failed.FSLR
AGM 202517 Nov 2025 - Record Q3 2025 sales and EPS, robust backlog, but risks from contracts and policy remain.FSLR
Q3 20253 Nov 2025 - Q2 2025 saw record sales, strong EPS, and a robust backlog amid evolving policy and tariff risks.FSLR
Q2 202531 Oct 2025