Canadian Solar (CSIQ) director discloses 21,538 restricted share units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Canadian Solar Inc. director Lauren C. Templeton filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership showing holdings of restricted share units. The filing reports 21,538 restricted share units, each representing a contingent right to receive one common share upon vesting. These RSUs include multiple unvested grants scheduled to vest between April 1, 2026 and January 1, 2029, reflecting a staggered equity compensation schedule rather than any recent open-market buying or selling activity.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Templeton Lauren C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

4273 KING STREET EAST, SUITE 102

(Street)

KITCHENER N2P 2E9

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Canadian Solar Inc. [ CSIQ ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Unit	(1)	(1)	Common Share	21,538	(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes (i) 770 unvested RSUs, which will vest on April 1, 2026; (ii) 809 unvested RSUs, which will vest on July 1, 2026; (iii) 1,203 unvested RSUs, which will vest on October 1, 2026, (iv) 1,157 unvested RSUs, which will vest on January 1, 2027; (v) 1,602 unvested RSUs, which will vest on April 1, 2027; (vi) 1,953 unvested RSUs, which will vest on July 1, 2027; (vii) 1,955 unvested RSUs, which will vest on October 1, 2027; (viii) 2,629 unvested RSUs, which will vest on January 1, 2028; (ix) 3,180 unvested RSUs, which will vest on April 1, 2028; (x) 2,731 unvested RSUs, which will vest on July 1, 2028; (xi) 2,303 unvested RSUs, which will vest on October 1, 2028; and (xii) 1,246 unvested RSUs, which will vest on January 1, 2029.

2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Share upon vesting.

	/s/ Lauren C. Templeton	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider position does Lauren C. Templeton report at Canadian Solar (CSIQ)?

Lauren C. Templeton reports holding 21,538 restricted share units of Canadian Solar Inc. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share upon vesting, reflecting her equity-based compensation rather than recent share purchases or sales.

Does the Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Form 3 show any insider buying or selling?

The Form 3 does not show insider buying or selling. It reports an initial holding of 21,538 restricted share units, which are equity awards that vest over time instead of open-market transactions in Canadian Solar common shares.

How do Lauren C. Templeton’s RSUs at Canadian Solar (CSIQ) vest over time?

The RSUs vest on a staggered schedule from April 1, 2026 through January 1, 2029. Multiple unvested tranches are listed with specific vesting dates, indicating ongoing equity compensation that will convert into common shares as each tranche vests.

What does one RSU represent in the Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Form 3 filing?

Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to one common share of Canadian Solar Inc. When an RSU vests on its scheduled date, it entitles the holder to receive one common share of the company, subject to plan terms.

Is Lauren C. Templeton’s ownership in Canadian Solar (CSIQ) direct or indirect?

The filing classifies her ownership of the restricted share units as direct. The RSUs are held directly in her name, with no indication in the provided information that they are controlled through a trust, partnership, or other indirect entity.