Canadian Solar Secures $200 Million in Convertible Debt Financing

NftDeepBreather · 2026-01-12T17:53:15+00:00

Canadian Solar Inc. has successfully raised $200 million through convertible senior notes due 2031, with a potential increase to $230 million. The notes feature a 3.25% interest rate and a conversion price of $27.63 per share, aimed at funding growth in manufacturing and energy storage.

NftDeepBreather

2026-01-12 17:53:15

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Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has successfully priced a major convertible debt offering, raising $200 million through the issuance of convertible senior notes due 2031. The offering, which could expand to $230 million with the overallotment option, represents a significant capital injection for the renewable energy manufacturer.

Convertible Notes Terms and Conversion Mechanics

The convertible senior notes carry a 3.25% annual interest rate payable semiannually and mature on January 15, 2031. What makes this offering particularly noteworthy is the conversion structure: each $1,000 of principal converts into 36.1916 shares, translating to an effective conversion price of approximately $27.63 per share. This pricing reflects a 42.5% premium relative to the company’s January 8 closing price, providing investors with upside potential while giving the company favorable refinancing terms.

The net proceeds are estimated at $194.6 million under the base case scenario, or approximately $223.9 million if underwriters fully exercise their allotment rights. The transaction is anticipated to close around January 13, 2026.

Strategic Capital Allocation and Market Context

Canadian Solar plans to deploy the capital across multiple high-growth segments, including U.S. manufacturing expansion, battery energy storage development, and fortification of its solar power value chain. The company also intends to retain capital for operational flexibility and general corporate needs.

Market reaction has been muted thus far. On Thursday, CSIQ traded at $19.39, down 2.63 cents from the previous session on Nasdaq. Overnight trading activity showed modest recovery, with the stock gaining 0.56 cents to settle at $19.95, suggesting cautious investor positioning relative to the conversion premium embedded in the offering.

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