Decision and Details
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)Initiation of an Investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into a Subsidiary of Our Group Following a Complaint
First Solar, Inc. filed a complaint alleging that certain TOPCon solar cells, solar panels and products containing them manufactured, sold or otherwise handled by companies affiliated with our group infringe its U.S. patents.
At this time, the impact of this investigation on our consolidated financial results remains uncertain.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Initiation of an Investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into a Subsidiary of Our Group Following a Complaint |
| Decision-Making Body | U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) |
| Decision Date | 26 March 2026 (U.S. local time) |
| Implementation Date | Investigation initiated on 26 March 2026 (U.S. local time; actual) |
| Quantity / scale | 4 respondents: Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company, VSUN Solar USA Inc., Toyo Co., Ltd., and Toyo Solar Texas, LLC |
| Impact on Business Performance | At this time, the impact of this investigation on our consolidated financial results remains uncertain. |
| Reason | First Solar, Inc. filed a complaint alleging that certain TOPCon solar cells, solar panels and products containing them manufactured, sold or otherwise handled by companies affiliated with our group infringe its U.S. patents. |
| Governing Rule | Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 |
| Future plans | We will work with U.S. law firms and other experts to examine the details of the investigation and respond to the USITC proceedings. We will promptly disclose any event requiring a revision to our earnings forecasts or any other material development requiring disclosure. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The complaint alleges that certain TOPCon solar cells, solar panels and other products manufactured, sold or otherwise handled by companies affiliated with our group infringe U.S. patents claimed to be held by First Solar, Inc.