Schedule 13G Filing for Canadian Solar Inc.

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C., and David E. Shaw have jointly filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 4,366,760 shares of Canadian Solar Inc. common stock, representing 6.4% of the outstanding shares. This ownership is held through various D. E. Shaw entities, with David E. Shaw holding indirect beneficial ownership due to his positions. The filing clarifies that these shares were not acquired or held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The filing also includes joint filing agreements and powers of attorney, with the reporting date of March 20, 2026.