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FIRST SOLAR, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2017)

Filed July 27, 2017For Securities:FSLR

Summary

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2017, to announce its second-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2017. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to the press release for specific metrics on revenue, earnings, bookings, and future guidance, as the 8-K itself only serves as a cover for this information.

Key Highlights

  • 1First Solar announced its Q2 2017 financial results on July 27, 2017, via an 8-K filing and accompanying press release.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing the company's financial performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.
  • 3Investors should consult the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share.
  • 4The 8-K notes that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5This report does not contain specific financial figures within the 8-K document itself, directing readers to the press release for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

Forward-looking guidance, if provided, would be included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1). The 8-K document itself does not contain this information.

This statement means that the information in the press release is being furnished for informational purposes and is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' with the SEC.