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First Solar Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results

First Solar, Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter of 2011. Net sales were $1,006 million in the quarter, an increase of $473 million from the second quarter of 2011. Quarterly net sales increased from $798 million in the third quarter of 2010. 

Third quarter net income per fully diluted share was $2.25, up from $0.70 in the second quarter of 2011 and $2.04 in the third quarter of 2010. 

Third quarter Cash and Marketable Securities increased $279 million quarter over quarter to $795 million. 

"First Solar's performance in the quarter reflects our superior technology, strong execution capability, and integrated business model - all of which have enabled us to weather a difficult market environment relatively well," said Mike Ahearn, Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer of First Solar. "Going forward, our goal is not just to survive the current environment, but to transcend it by creating and expanding markets worldwide that do not depend on today's subsidy programs. This requires that we re-focus our strategy and commit our resources to solving the pressing energy needs that exist in much of the world." 

With respect to Rob Gillette's departure, Ahearn said, "We thank Rob for his service, but the Board of Directors believes First Solar needed a leadership change to navigate through the industry turmoil and achieve our long-term goals." 

First Solar's updated 2011 guidance is as follows: 

o Net sales of $3.0 to $3.3 billion
o Operating Income of $650 to $760 million
o Effective tax rate of 13% to 14% 
o Earnings per fully diluted share of $6.50 to $7.50
o Manufacturing start-up expenses of approximately $35 million and factory ramp costs of $10 to $12 million

In preparation for 2012, the company is reducing capital expenditures and evaluating opportunities to reallocate overhead expenses to fund increased investments in market development, sales, and R&D. 

A conference call is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. EDT on November 3, 2011 to discuss the third quarter results and revised 2011 outlook. Investors may access a live webcast of this conference call by visiting http://investor.firstsolar.com/events.cfm. 

An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST and can be accessed by dialling 888-203-1112 if you are calling from within the United States or 719-457-0820 if you are calling from outside the United States and entering the replay pass code 9081154. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investors section of the company's web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 90 calendar days.
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