Susquehanna Securities, LLC Increases Stake in First Solar, Inc. to 5.3% via Options and Common Stock

Susquehanna Securities, LLC, along with a group of affiliated entities including Capital Ventures International and Susquehanna Advisors Group, Inc., filed a Schedule 13G/A on May 15, 2026, disclosing a combined beneficial ownership of 5,719,887 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). This position represents 5.3% of the company's outstanding common stock as of March 31, 2026. The filing marks an increase from a previously reported 0.0% ownership stake. Notably, a significant portion of the reported beneficial ownership consists of derivative securities; Susquehanna Securities, LLC's individual holding includes options to purchase 5,613,900 shares, while SIG Brokerage, LP and Susquehanna Investment Group's reported holdings consist entirely of options. The reporting persons are affiliated independent broker-dealers and investment managers who may be deemed a group but disclaim beneficial ownership of shares held directly by other members. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer.