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FIRST SOLAR, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 24, 2009)

Filed February 24, 2009For Securities:FSLR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on February 24, 2009, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 27, 2008. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a conference call where these results were discussed. This filing is crucial for understanding the company's performance during that period, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) announced its Q4 and full fiscal year 2008 financial results on February 24, 2009.
  • 2The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the period ending December 27, 2008.
  • 3A conference call was held to discuss the financial results, providing an opportunity for investors to gain further insights.
  • 4The report indicates the earliest event reported was December 27, 2008, the fiscal year-end.
  • 5This filing is for informational purposes and the details of the financial results are in the accompanying press release, not directly in the 8-K.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as a formal filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K is to publicly announce First Solar's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 27, 2008. It also notifies investors of an accompanying press release and conference call where these results were discussed.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated February 24, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

This means that the information provided in this specific 8-K filing and its exhibit is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a traditional filing. While it's public information, the company is not considered as legally bound by it in the same way as a formal filing.

First Solar's fiscal year 2008 ended on December 27, 2008.