Summary
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) filed an 8-K on May 6, 2013, to announce its first-quarter 2013 financial results and related conference call. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with updated performance information, as detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibit is not considered 'filed' for regulatory liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.
Key Highlights
- 1First Solar announced its Q1 2013 financial results on May 6, 2013.
- 2The company held a conference call to discuss these results.
- 3A press release containing the financial details is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The filing is an 8-K Current Report.
- 5Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6This filing serves as a notification of material events and public disclosure of financial performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose First Solar's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, and to announce the related conference call where these results were discussed.
The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated May 6, 2013, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.
No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing and its attached press release is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as information formally filed with the SEC, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.
This report covers the first quarter of 2013, which ended on March 31, 2013.