form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2010
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33156
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20-4623678
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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350 West Washington Street
Suite 600
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 414-9300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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On July 12, 2010, First Solar issued a press release announcing completion of the acquisition of NextLight Renewable Power, LLC. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The merger agreement governing such acquisition was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by First Solar on April 28, 2010.
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of First Solar dated July 12, 2010.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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FIRST SOLAR, INC.
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Date: July 12, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Mary Beth Gustafsson
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Name:
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Mary Beth Gustafsson
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Title:
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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