New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (&#34;First Solar&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;)

<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/Lq4y0UDvA7">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">FSLR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/oPkQaHvYoj">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in First Solar and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/OAJNqC3V8V"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than August 24, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>On January 7, 2026, according to the complaint, "Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy, noting that during 2025, First Solar had lowered guidance, faced significant de-bookings and experienced margin compression through 2025."  </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $27.67 per share, about 10.3%, to close at $241.11 per share on January 7, 2026.</p><p>Then, on February 24, 2026, after markets closed, according to the complaint First Solar announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 "that missed expectations by a wide margin and issued lower-than expected FY 2026 revenue guidance, citing customer headwinds such as permitting delays under the Trump administration." </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $33.09 per share, about 13.6%, to close at $210.12 per share. </p><p>The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, (i) Defendants overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on the Company's business; (ii) Defendants understated the extent to which its responses to U.S. tariff policy, including the intentional underutilization of production facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam, and attempted relocation of production to the U.S., were likely to negatively impact First Solar's projected performance in the 2026 fiscal year; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.</p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX - </b>Kaplan Fox is a leading national law firm focusing on complex litigation with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.  With over 50 years of experience in securities litigation, Kaplan Fox offers the professional experience and track record that clients demand.  Through prosecuting cases on the federal and state levels, Kaplan Fox has successfully shaped the law through winning many important decisions on behalf of our clients.  For more information about Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP, you may visit our website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/PqGXnUqkyW">www.kaplanfox.com</a>.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/wEgPaUrkvp">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/gJzrysNk02">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ppBmai3M2o">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/first-solar-inc-class-action-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/310713_e2684f8be4092b23_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/YEPGyUxNJ8">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/310713</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/310713/197" alt="" /></p>

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Kaplan Fox Urges First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors Seeking Recovery to Contact the Firm Before August 24, 2026

First Solar Faces Class Action Over Tariffs and 2026 Guidance

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    <p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp;amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (&amp;#34;First Solar&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;)</p>
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    <p>A securities class action was filed against First Solar for the period Feb 26, 2025–Feb 24, 2026, alleging tariff-related misstatements and underutilization of plants. The suit follows a Jan 7 Jefferies downgrade and a Feb 24 earnings miss that pressured FSLR shares, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Aug 24, 2026.</p>
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    <ul><li>Kaplan Fox filed a securities class action against First Solar.</li><li>The suit covers Feb 26, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026.</li><li>Plaintiff alleges overstated tariff impact and underutilization of plants.</li><li>Stock fell after Jefferies downgrade on Jan 7 and after Feb 24 results.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline: Aug 24, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)</strong>: Subject of securities class action; potential sentiment and profitability impact; monitor for developments.</li><li><strong>Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)</strong>: Downgrade to Hold on Jan 7, 2026; linked to negative commentary on 2025 performance and 2026 outlook.</li><li><strong>Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer LLP</strong>: Plaintiff counsel; initiating action with lead-plaintiff process; no direct market exposure.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Legal. The article discusses a securities class action against FSLR, a regulatory-litigation event with potential sentiment and disclosure implications for the stock, fitting the Legal category and potential near-term price reaction if the case progresses.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Lawsuit filing against FSLR may weigh on sentiment.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline August 24, 2026 creates near-term catalyst risk.</li><li>Jefferies&#039; January downgrade preceded stock moves.</li><li>February 24, 2026 earnings miss and weak 2026 guidance pressuring stock.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Class Period: Feb 26, 2025–Feb 24, 2026.</li><li>Jan 7, 2026: Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy.</li><li>Jan 7 close: $241.11; down 10.3%.</li><li>Feb 24 close: $210.12; down 13.6%.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline: Aug 24, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <p>Near-term downside risk from a legal headline; monitor developments over weeks to months.</p>
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<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/Lq4y0UDvA7">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">FSLR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/oPkQaHvYoj">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in First Solar and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/OAJNqC3V8V"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than August 24, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>On January 7, 2026, according to the complaint, "Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy, noting that during 2025, First Solar had lowered guidance, faced significant de-bookings and experienced margin compression through 2025."  </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $27.67 per share, about 10.3%, to close at $241.11 per share on January 7, 2026.</p><p>Then, on February 24, 2026, after markets closed, according to the complaint First Solar announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 "that missed expectations by a wide margin and issued lower-than expected FY 2026 revenue guidance, citing customer headwinds such as permitting delays under the Trump administration." </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $33.09 per share, about 13.6%, to close at $210.12 per share. </p><p>The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, (i) Defendants overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on the Company's business; (ii) Defendants understated the extent to which its responses to U.S. tariff policy, including the intentional underutilization of production facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam, and attempted relocation of production to the U.S., were likely to negatively impact First Solar's projected performance in the 2026 fiscal year; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.</p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX - </b>Kaplan Fox is a leading national law firm focusing on complex litigation with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.  With over 50 years of experience in securities litigation, Kaplan Fox offers the professional experience and track record that clients demand.  Through prosecuting cases on the federal and state levels, Kaplan Fox has successfully shaped the law through winning many important decisions on behalf of our clients.  For more information about Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP, you may visit our website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/PqGXnUqkyW">www.kaplanfox.com</a>.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/wEgPaUrkvp">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/gJzrysNk02">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ppBmai3M2o">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/first-solar-inc-class-action-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/310713_e2684f8be4092b23_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/YEPGyUxNJ8">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/310713</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/310713/197" alt="" /></p>

A securities class action was filed against First Solar for the period Feb 26, 2025–Feb 24, 2026, alleging tariff-related misstatements and underutilization of plants. The suit follows a Jan 7 Jefferies downgrade and a Feb 24 earnings miss that pressured FSLR shares, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Aug 24, 2026.

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Kaplan Fox Urges First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors Seeking Recovery to Contact the Firm Before August 24, 2026

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