In 2009, Michael J. Ahearn earned $850.00K in total compensation at First Solar, including $400.00K salary, $150.00K bonus and $250.00K in stock. Most recently acquired 362 shares in Dec 2024. Currently holds stock worth $16.78M. Has donated $9.52M in stock to charitable causes. Led First Solar as CEO for 2 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Michael J. Ahearn, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2009
Total Compensation
$850.00K
Salary
$400.00K
Bonus
$150.00K
Other
$50.00K
Salary
$400.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and aims to retain top executive talent while benchmarking against industry peers.
Bonus
$150.00KBoard Justification
The bonus is based on the company's performance metrics and individual performance evaluations for the year 2009.
Other Compensation
$50.00KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes retirement plan contributions and insurance premiums paid by the company.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The vested stock consists of shares that were granted in previous years and vested in 2009.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Michael J. Ahearn
Founder and Ex-CEO of First Solar
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Energy
Born
July 3, 1961 - 64 years ago
CEO of First Solar for
2 years 9 months (Dec 2006 - Sep 2009)
Previous Experience
President and Chief Executive Officer of First Solar, Inc.
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Holdings
Track Michael J. Ahearn's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$187.64M
$187.64M
1,489,016 FSLR shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Michael J. Ahearn didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra FSLR1,489,016 shares worth $383.59M.
This is 104.43% and $195.95M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
36,966 shares
FSLR
Recent Charitable Transactions
36,966 shares
FSLR
Aug 1, 2024
Charity
Insider Trading
Michael J. Ahearn's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
362 shares
FSLR
Dec 31, 2024
Received
256 shares
FSLR
Sep 30, 2024
Received
36,966 shares
FSLR
Aug 1, 2024
Charity
283 shares
FSLR
Jun 28, 2024
Received
378 shares
FSLR
Mar 29, 2024
Received
371 shares
FSLR
Dec 29, 2023
Received
395 shares
FSLR
Sep 30, 2023
Received
336 shares
FSLR
Jun 30, 2023
Received
294 shares
FSLR
Mar 31, 2023
Received
393 shares
FSLR
Dec 30, 2022
Received
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