Canadian Solar Files a EUR 100 Million Note Program in the Spanish MARF to Support Project Development Growth

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Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced the registration of a €100 million medium-term note program through its subsidiary in Spain, aimed at financing solar PV and battery storage projects. This initiative supports the company's sustainable investment strategy and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The notes may qualify as green bonds and are exclusively offered to non-U.S. persons. Canadian Solar has a strong market position with over 63 GW of solar modules delivered globally and significant ongoing projects.

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• Registration of a €100 million note program to finance solar projects.
• Notes may qualify as green bonds, enhancing sustainability credentials.
• Strong market positioning with over 63 GW of modules delivered globally.

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GUELPH, ON, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announces that Canadian Solar EMEA Capital Markets, S.A.U., an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar, on November 19, 2021 registered in Spain a € 100 million medium term note program, dated November 15, 2021, in the Spanish multilateral trading facility (MTF) for debt securities (MARF). Any payment under the notes issued under the note program will be guaranteed by the Company. The notes may qualify as "green bonds" pursuant to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles and the Green Financing Framework adopted by the Company in Europe, Middle East and Africa, or EMEA region. Canadian Solar's EMEA's Green Financing Framework received a favorable third-party opinion from Sustainalytics.

The notes will only be offered and sold to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). The notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States. The notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

In the European Union, the notes will only be directed to "qualified investors" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, including (i) eligible counterparties, as defined in Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 (the "EU MiFID II") and the Spanish Securities Market Act; and (ii) professional clients, as defined in the EU MiFID II and the Spanish Securities Market Act, or any provision which may replace or supplement it in the future.

With the note program, Canadian Solar aims to increase its sustainable investment footprint, using the fund proceeds to finance the development and acquisition of new solar PV and battery storage projects, both nationally and internationally, and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The notes will have a minimum denomination of € 100,000 each (or a minimum equivalent amount in any other currency), while their interest rates and maturities will be determined at the time of each issuance.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 20 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 63 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built and connected over 6.2 GWp in over 20 countries across the world. Currently, the Company has around 430 MWp of projects in operation, nearly 7 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in pipeline (mid-to early- stage). Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any offering of notes will be subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance that any offering of notes will be made.

Certain statements in this press release, including but not limited to the use of proceeds, are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India, China and Brazil; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; delays in the process of qualifying to list the CSI Solar subsidiary in the PRC; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; logistical challenges that could increase the selling costs of CSI, exchange rate fluctuations; litigation; potential initiation of an anti-circumvention investigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 19, 2021 and the note program of Canadian Solar EMEA Capital Markets, S.A.U. dated November 15, 2021 and filed with the MARF in Spain on November 19,2021. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Canadian Solar's €100 million note program?

The program aims to finance the development and acquisition of solar PV and battery storage projects.

When was the note program registered?

The note program was registered on November 19, 2021.

Who is eligible to purchase the notes under the program?

The notes are offered to non-U.S. persons and qualified investors in the EU.

What are the expected benefits of this financing for Canadian Solar?

The financing will support sustainable investments and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What is Canadian Solar's historical performance in the solar market?

The company has delivered over 63 GW of solar PV modules globally and developed over 6.2 GW of projects.