Lukas Walton Biography and Net Worth

Major Shareholder of First Solar

Lukas Walton, an American billionaire, is the grandson of Sam Walton, the founder of the global retail giant ‘Walmart.’ He works as the director of the ‘Walton Family Foundation’ that supports education and protects rivers and oceans. The family-led foundation also works toward community development and health care. In 2015, the philanthropic foundation donated more than $370 million for various causes. The foundation also donated $8 million to ‘StudentsFirst’ in 2013, $20 million to the ‘Jones Trust’ in 2012, $25 million to ‘KIPP Foundation’ in 2011, $49.5 million to ‘Teach for America Chicago’ in 2011, and $200 million to the ‘University of Arkansas’ in 2011. Walton’s family has donated more than $2 billion to the foundation since 2007. He has also been part of an American venture capital firm named ‘True North Venture Partners.’ Apart from being a philanthropist, Lukas is also an active investor. He has invested in ‘Walmart,’ ‘First Solar,’ and ‘Arvest Bank.’ Currently, he is a partner at a private equity firm named ‘Cuna del Mar’ that invests in aquaculture. He was ranked 83 on the ‘Forbes’ list of billionaires in 2018.

What is Lukas T. Walton's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Lukas T. Walton is at least $2.07 billion as of October 30th, 2020. Mr. Walton owns 11,341,358 shares of First Solar stock worth more than $2,068,550,286 as of December 22nd. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Walton may own. Learn More about Lukas T. Walton's net worth.
How do I contact Lukas T. Walton?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Walton and other First Solar executives is 350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 600, TEMPE AZ, 85281. First Solar can also be reached via phone at (602) 414-9300 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Lukas T. Walton's contact information.
Has Lukas T. Walton been buying or selling shares of First Solar?: Lukas T. Walton has not been actively trading shares of First Solar during the past quarter. Most recently, Lukas T. Walton sold 2,500,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.00, for a transaction totalling $200,000,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 11,341,358 shares of the company's stock, valued at $907,308,640. Learn More on Lukas T. Walton's trading history.
Who are First Solar's active insiders?: First Solar's insider roster includes Georges Antoun (Insider), Alexander Bradley (CFO), Patrick Buehler (Insider), Richard Chapman (Director), Philip deJong (COO), Jason Dymbort (General Counsel), Raffi Garabedian (CTO), Markus Gloeckler (CTO), George Hambro (Director), Byron Jeffers (CAO), R. Kennedy (Director), Michael Koralewski (Insider), William Post (Director), Paul Stebbins (Director), Caroline Stockdale (Chief People and Communications Officer), Michael Sweeney (Director), Kuntal Verma (Insider), Lukas Walton (Major Shareholder), and Mark Widmar (CEO & Director). Learn More on First Solar's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of First Solar?: During the last twelve months, insiders at the solar cell manufacturer sold shares 19 times. They sold a total of 88,658 shares worth more than $19,215,724.36. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 13th when insider Patrick James Buehler sold 8,619 shares worth more than $1,913,418.00. Insiders at First Solar own 0.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at First Solar.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/13/2024.

Lukas T. Walton Insider Trading History at First Solar

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
10/30/2020	Sell	2,500,000	$80.00	$200,000,000.00	11,341,358
9/21/2020	Sell	8,649,074	$68.50	$592,461,569.00	13,841,358

Lukas T. Walton Buying and Selling Activity at First Solar

First Solar Company Overview

First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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