Canadian Solar CFO awarded 12,594 RSUs

Zhu Xinbo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zhu Xinbo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Canadian Solar Inc. reported that Chief Financial Officer Zhu Xinbo received a grant of 12,594 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) tied to common stock. The award is deemed granted on May 6, 2026 and will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027. Following this grant, Zhu holds 35,916 RSUs directly, which have no expiration date.

Filing Explained

The immediate holder-level change is a derivative award, while the underlying 12,594 common shares remain subject to future vesting.

The July 13, 2026 Form 4 reports that Xinbo Zhu, Canadian Solar's CFO and a 10% owner, was granted 12,594 restricted share units on July 9, 2026.

The award is recorded in Table II as a derivative interest tied to 12,594 underlying common shares; it vests in three approximately equal annual installments beginning May 6, 2027, so the filing discloses future award-based share exposure rather than a current common-stock transfer.

Code A means grant or award, and the filing shows a $0.00 price for the derivative security and no expiration date for the RSUs.

Following the reported award, 35,916 derivative securities are shown as directly beneficially owned.

The filing says the award was effected on July 9, 2026 after internal approval, while its deemed grant date for the award terms is May 6, 2026.

The next dated milestone disclosed is May 6, 2027, when the first approximately equal vesting installment is scheduled to begin.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 12,594 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Zhu Xinbo

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units F1, F2, F3	12,594	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 35,916 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The transaction reported herein was effected on July 9, 2026, following completion of the Company's internal approval process. For purposes of the applicable award terms, the award has a deemed grant date of May 6, 2026.
2. F2. The RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027.
3. F3. These RSUs have no expiration date.

Key Figures

RSUs Granted: 12,594 RSUs RSU Holdings After Grant: 35,916 RSUs Exercise/Conversion Price: $0.00 per RSU +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs Granted 12,594 RSUs Restricted Share Units awarded to CFO Zhu Xinbo

RSU Holdings After Grant 35,916 RSUs Total RSUs directly held by CFO after the transaction

Exercise/Conversion Price $0.00 per RSU Reported transaction price and conversion price for the RSUs

Deemed Grant Date May 6, 2026 Date used for purposes of the applicable award terms

Vesting Start Date May 6, 2027 Date when three annual RSU vesting installments begin

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, derivative securities, vesting, deemed grant date

4 terms

Restricted Share Units financial

"security_title: Restricted Share Units"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

derivative securities financial

"reported as a grant or other acquisition of derivative securities"

Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.

vesting financial

"The RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

deemed grant date financial

"the award has a deemed grant date of May 6, 2026"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Canadian Solar (CSIQ) disclose for CFO Zhu Xinbo?

Canadian Solar disclosed that CFO Zhu Xinbo received a grant of 12,594 Restricted Share Units (RSUs). These RSUs are tied to the company’s common stock and represent equity-based compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.

When is the deemed grant date of the new RSUs reported for CSIQ’s CFO?

The RSU award to CSIQ’s CFO has a deemed grant date of May 6, 2026. The transaction itself was effected on July 9, 2026 after the company completed its internal approval process for the grant.

What is the vesting schedule for the 12,594 RSUs granted to CSIQ’s CFO?

The 12,594 RSUs granted to CSIQ’s CFO will vest in three approximately equal annual installments. Vesting begins on May 6, 2027, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance horizons.

How many Restricted Share Units does CSIQ’s CFO hold after this transaction?

After the grant, CSIQ’s CFO holds a total of 35,916 Restricted Share Units directly. This figure includes the newly awarded 12,594 RSUs and reflects his equity-based compensation position following the transaction.

Do the RSUs granted to the CSIQ CFO have an expiration date or purchase price?

The RSUs granted to the CSIQ CFO have no expiration date and a $0.00 exercise or conversion price. They convert into common stock upon vesting, functioning as full-value equity awards rather than options.

Is the RSU grant to CSIQ’s CFO an open-market buy or a compensation award?

The RSU grant to CSIQ’s CFO is a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase. It is reported as a grant or other acquisition of derivative securities with no cash purchase price per unit.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

Zhu Xinbo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CANADIAN SOLAR INC,

4273 KING STREET EAST, SUITE 102

(Street)

KITCHENER N2P 2E9

(City) (State) (Zip)

ONTARIO, CANADA

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/09/2026

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units	$0.00	07/09/2026(1)		A		12,594		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	12,594	$0.00	35,916	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transaction reported herein was effected on July 9, 2026, following completion of the Company's internal approval process. For purposes of the applicable award terms, the award has a deemed grant date of May 6, 2026.

2. The RSUs will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on May 6, 2027.

3. These RSUs have no expiration date.

	/s/ Xinbo Zhu	07/13/2026
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