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accession: "0001274494-21-000018"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FSLR"
cik: "0001274494"
company_name: "FIRST SOLAR, INC."
filed_at: "2021-07-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T02:53:34.309829+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# First Solar amends bylaws to adopt exclusive forum provisions and clarify officer appointment power

## Summary
- Board designated Delaware Court of Chancery as exclusive forum for internal corporate claims.
- Federal district courts designated as exclusive forum for Securities Act claims, unless company consents otherwise.
- Bylaws clarify board's power to appoint officers with titles in addition to those listed.
- Severability provision added to preserve enforceability if any provision is invalid.
- Amendments effective July 22, 2021; full text filed as Exhibit 3.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001274494-21-000018
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FSLR
- cik: 0001274494
- company_name: FIRST SOLAR, INC.
- filed_at: 2021-07-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274494/000127449421000018/0001274494-21-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1274494/000127449421000018/fslr-20210722.htm

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