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0001027958
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001274494
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
001-33156
350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
SUITE 600
TEMPE
AZ
85288
(602) 414-9300
POST WILLIAM J
Director
Common
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
245 SUMMER STREET
Boston
MA
02110
10000
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Issuer
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Issuer
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Issuer
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Issuer
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Issuer
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Issuer
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