{
  "id": 8276189,
  "title": "First Solar CTO Markus Gloeckler Sells 800 Shares for $160,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/first-solar-cto-markus-gloeckler-sells-800-shares-for-160-000",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/18/first-solar-cto-markus-gloeckler-sells-800-shares-for-160000/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "First Solar's Chief Technology Officer, Markus Gloeckler, divested 800 shares of the company on September 1, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction valued the shares at $160,000 on average, with a post-transaction valuation of $199.65 per share based on the market close of the same day. First Solar, a global frontrunner in photovoltaic solar energy solutions, boasts a market capitalization of $21.5 billion and trailing twelve-month revenues of $5.4 billion, showcasing its substantial role in the renewable energy market. The company's unique cadmium telluride technology and manufacturing know-how set it apart in a crowded solar market, while its clientele remains geographically diverse across several continents. With a workforce of 7,900 globally and operations set in key solar markets, First Solar is in a prime position to seize growth prospects amidst the worldwide shift towards renewable energy infrastructure.",
  "summary": "The sale was executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in May.",
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        "title": "First Solar CTO Markus Gloeckler Sells 800 Shares for $160,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/first-solar-cto-markus-gloeckler-sells-800-shares-for-160-000-8277269",
        "published": "2026-09-18T16:50:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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