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FIRST SOLAR, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 24, 2019)

Filed June 24, 2019For Securities:FSLR

Summary

This 8-K filing from First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) provides a crucial update regarding a class action lawsuit, Smilovits v. First Solar, Inc., et al. The lawsuit, initiated in 2012, alleges violations of securities laws due to alleged false and misleading statements concerning the company's financial performance and prospects during the period of April 30, 2008, to February 28, 2012. The most significant development reported is the U.S. Supreme Court's denial of a petition for a writ of certiorari on June 24, 2019. This denial means that the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the case, and the matter will proceed back to the Arizona District Court. While the Supreme Court's denial resolves a significant procedural hurdle, it does not represent a final resolution of the lawsuit's merits. Investors should monitor further developments in the Arizona District Court, as a new trial date has not yet been scheduled.

Key Highlights

  • 1Update on the Smilovits v. First Solar, Inc. class action lawsuit filed in 2012.
  • 2The lawsuit alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 3Claims are based on alleged false and misleading statements regarding the company's financial performance and prospects.
  • 4The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Defendants on June 24, 2019.
  • 5This denial means the Supreme Court will not review the case.
  • 6The case will now proceed back to the Arizona District Court.
  • 7A new trial date has not yet been scheduled by the Arizona District Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing provides an update on the status of a long-standing class action lawsuit against First Solar, Inc. and certain of its current and former directors and officers.

The lawsuit, filed in 2012, alleges that the company and its officers/directors made false and misleading statements about First Solar's financial performance and future prospects between April 30, 2008, and February 28, 2012, violating securities laws.

The denial of the petition for a writ of certiorari means the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the case. The case will now return to the Arizona District Court to continue the legal process, and a new trial date has not yet been set.

The filing does not provide specific financial implications. However, class action lawsuits can potentially result in significant damages, legal costs, and reputational impact. Investors should continue to monitor developments in the case for potential financial consequences.