-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BWuHPIwCoHMqTmZGlEl7rhuhX+7qwUVnSkBkbRdniU+qzEWWYpUvyELGWk2SVqME 4wC+U68Evp8hNwFPPzKvdA== 0000950153-07-002297.txt : 20071105 0000950153-07-002297.hdr.sgml : 20071105 20071105163119 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950153-07-002297 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071105 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20071105 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071105 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FIRST SOLAR, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001274494 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 204623678 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33156 FILM NUMBER: 071214449 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4050 EAST COTTON CENTER BLVD STREET 2: BUILDING 6, SUITE 68 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85040 BUSINESS PHONE: (602) 414-9300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4050 EAST COTTON CENTER BLVD STREET 2: BUILDING 6, SUITE 68 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85040 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIRST SOLAR HOLDINGS LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20031229 8-K 1 p74562e8vk.htm 8-K e8vk
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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): November 5, 2007
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  001-33156
(Commission
File Number)
  20-4623678
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4050 East Cotton Center Boulevard
Building 6, Suite 68
Phoenix, Arizona 85040

(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:
o     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Signature
EX-99.1


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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
     On November 5, 2007, First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar”) announced its entry into two new long-term supply contracts. These new contracts increase the total volume of modules to be sold by First Solar between 2008 and 2012 by an aggregate of 557MW, allowing for additional sales of approximately $1 billion at an assumed exchange rate of $1.30/1.00.
     Details of the new long-term supply contracts are as follows:
     (i) Framework Agreement on the Sale and Purchase of Solar Modules between First Solar, GmbH and Babcock & Brown Enexon Trading Ltd., dated November 5, 2007; and
     (ii) Framework Agreement on the Sale and Purchase of Solar Modules between First Solar, GmbH and Ecostream Switzerland GmbH, dated November 5, 2007.
     A copy of the press release announcing the new supply contracts is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1   Press Release of First Solar issued on November 5, 2007.

 


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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.
         
  FIRST SOLAR, INC.
 
 
Date: November 5, 2007  By:   /s/ I. Paul Kacir    
    Name:   Paul Kacir   
    Title:   Corporate Secretary   

 

EX-99.1 2 p74562exv99w1.htm EX-99.1 exv99w1
 

Exhibit 99.1
     
(FIRST SOLAR LOGO)
  Press Release
First Solar Announces Expansion
Additional Four Production Lines to Support New Long Term Module Supply
Agreements Totalling 557MW
Phoenix, Ariz. — November 5, 2007 — First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) announced today that it has entered into new long term module supply agreements with a subsidiary of international investment and funds and asset manager Babcock & Brown (ASX:BNB), and Ecostream Switzerland GmbH, a subsidiary of Econcern BV, which focuses on developing solutions for sustainable energy supply. The new agreements expand contracted module volume by a total of 557MW, allowing for additional sales of approximately $1 billion at an assumed exchange rate of $1.30/1.00 over the period of 2008 to 2012. The agreements are structured on terms similar to First Solar’s existing long term supply agreements.
To meet the demand expected from the sales contracts, First Solar’s board of directors has approved the construction of a fourth manufacturing plant in Malaysia with four production lines, bringing the total number of production lines to 16 for the Malaysian Manufacturing Center. The new plant is scheduled to start production in the second half of 2009 and will be built adjacent to the three previously announced plants currently under construction in Malaysia.

 


 

     
(FIRST SOLAR LOGO)
  Press Release
-more-
About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. [Nasdaq: FSLR] manufactures solar modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that significantly lowers solar electricity costs. By enabling clean renewable electricity at affordable prices, First Solar provides an economic alternative to peak conventional electricity and the related fossil fuel dependence, greenhouse gas emissions and peak time grid constraints. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com.
About Babcock & Brown
Babcock & Brown is a global investment and funds and asset management firm. Babcock & Brown was founded in 1977 and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Babcock & Brown operates from 29 offices across Australia, North America, Europe, Asia, United Arab Emirates and Africa and has in excess of 1,250 employees worldwide. Babcock & Brown has four operating divisions including real estate, infrastructure and project finance, operating leasing, corporate & structured finance. The company has established a funds management platform across the operating divisions that has resulted in the creation of a number of focused investment vehicles in areas including real estate, renewable energy and infrastructure. For more information about Babcock & Brown, please visit www.babcockbrown.com.
About Ecostream
Ecostream provides high quality solar systems at a competitive price. With two decades of experience, Ecostream has installed 4,000 renewable energy systems across Europe providing investors, farmers, small and medium enterprises and private home owners with long-term financial benefits. In Europe, Ecostream is growing quickly in the construction of ground based and roof top systems including projects in Spain, Germany and Italy. Ecostream is part of the Econcern group, whose mission is to ensure “a sustainable energy supply for everyone”. Econcern specializes in delivering expert services, products and projects in all areas of sustainable energy and energy efficiency. For more information about Ecostream, please visit www.ecostream.com.
For First Solar Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company’s business involving the company’s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company’s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
For Media Inquiries Contact:
Paula Vaughnn
First Solar, Inc.
(602) 414-9322
pvaughnn@firstsolar.com
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