Canadian Solar Inc.

(CSIQ) - Financial and Strategic

SWOT Analysis Review
On 12th January 2015

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides you an in-depth
strategic SWOT analysis of the companys businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by
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- Business description A detailed description of the companys operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy Analysts summarization of the companys business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis A detailed analysis of the companys strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors A list of key competitors to the company.
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- Key employees A list of the key executives of the company.

- Executive biographies A brief summary of the executives employment history.
- Key operational heads A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the
company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years The latest financial ratios derived from the annual
financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods The latest financial ratios derived from the
quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Highlights
Canadian Solar Inc. (Canadian Solar) specializes in the design, development and manufacture of
solar modules. The companys product portfolio consists of solar ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar
modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products. Its specialized solar modules and
product line comprise customized modules such as solar-powered bus stop lighting and solarpowered car battery chargers. It has manufacturing facilities in Canada and China. The company
markets its products to diverse customers in various markets including Germany, Italy, France,
Spain, Czech Republic, China, the US, Canada, Japan and India. The company manufactures its
products in accordance with international quality standards including IEC, TUV and UL.
Canadian Solar is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Solar Inc. Key Recent Developments
Dec 19, 2014: Canadian Solars Statement on the Latest AD/CVD ruling by United States
Department of Commerce
Dec 01, 2014: NSP Deepening Partnership with Canadian Solar of Signing 400MW Solar Cell
Supply Agreement for Year 2015
Nov 20, 2014: Array Technologies Showcases 120 Tracker in Lancaster, CA
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Nov 18, 2014: Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Project in Georgia
Nov 17, 2014: Canadian Solar Achieves PV Module Qualification with Sunrun

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Table of Content
Section 1 - About the Company 6
Canadian Solar Inc. - Key Facts 6
Canadian Solar Inc. - Key Employees 7
Canadian Solar Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 8
Canadian Solar Inc. - Major Products and Services 9
Canadian Solar Inc. - History 10
Canadian Solar Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 19
Head Office 19
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 19
Joint Venture 20
Section 2 Company Analysis 21
Canadian Solar Inc. - Business Description 21
Business Description - Solar Module Segment 21
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Solar Module Segment - Overview 21

Solar Module Segment - Production 22
Solar Module Segment - Financials 22
Business Description - Solar Project Segment 22
Solar Project Segment - Overview 22
Solar Project Segment - Production 22
Solar Project Segment - Financials 22
Canadian Solar Inc. - Corporate Strategy 23
Canadian Solar Inc. - SWOT Analysis 24
SWOT Analysis - Overview 24
Canadian Solar Inc. - Strengths 24
Strength - Focused R&D Initiatives 24
Strength - Cost-Effective Operations in China 24
Strength - Vertically Integrated Company 24
Canadian Solar Inc. - Weaknesses 25
Weakness - Working Capital Deficit 25
Weakness - Dependence on Limited Number of Suppliers 25
Weakness - Substantial Debt 25
Canadian Solar Inc. - Opportunities 26
Opportunity - Strategic Initiatives 26
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Opportunity - Global Growth in Solar PV Market 26

Opportunity - Strategic Expansions 26
Opportunity - Government Initiatives Promoting Growth in China 27
Canadian Solar Inc. - Threats 28
Threat - Challenges in Solar PV Market 28
Threat - Growing Market for Other Energy Alternatives 28
Threat - Intense Competition 28
Canadian Solar Inc. - Key Competitors 29
Section 3 Company Financial Ratios 30
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 30
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 31
Performance Chart 33
Financial Performance 33
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 34
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 35
Section 4 Companys Power Financial Deals and Alliances 36
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2008 to YTD 2014 36
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2008 to YTD 2014 37
Canadian Solar Inc., Recent Deals Summary 38
Section 5 Companys Recent Developments 39
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Dec 19, 2014: Canadian Solars Statement on the Latest AD/CVD ruling by United States
Department of Commerce 39
Dec 01, 2014: NSP Deepening Partnership with Canadian Solar of Signing 400MW Solar Cell
Supply Agreement for Year 2015 40
Nov 20, 2014: Array Technologies Showcases 120 Tracker in Lancaster, CA 41
Nov 18, 2014: Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Project in Georgia 42
Nov 17, 2014: Canadian Solar Achieves PV Module Qualification with Sunrun 43
Nov 13, 2014: Canadian Solar to Participate in Upcoming Investment Conferences 44
Nov 12, 2014: Canadian Solar Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter 2014 45
Nov 06, 2014: Canadian Solar Wins 114 MW of Solar Power Projects In Brazil 46
Oct 30, 2014: Canadian Solar Supplies Modules to Major Project in Nicaragua 47
Oct 30, 2014: Canadian Solar Schedules Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call 48
Section 6 Appendix 49
Methodology 49
Ratio Definitions 49
About GlobalData 53
Contact Us 53
Disclaimer 53

List Of Tables
Canadian Solar Inc., Key Facts 6
Canadian Solar Inc., Key Employees 7
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Canadian Solar Inc., Key Employee Biographies 8

Canadian Solar Inc., Major Products and Services 9
Canadian Solar Inc., History 10
Canadian Solar Inc., Other Locations 19
Canadian Solar Inc., Subsidiaries 19
Canadian Solar Inc., Joint Venture 20
Canadian Solar Inc., Key Competitors 29
Canadian Solar Inc., Ratios based on current share price 30
Canadian Solar Inc., Annual Ratios 31
Canadian Solar Inc., Interim Ratios 34
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2008 to YTD 2014 36
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2008 to YTD 2014 37
Canadian Solar Inc., Recent Deals Summary 38
Currency Codes 49
Capital Market Ratios 49
Equity Ratios 50
Profitability Ratios 50
Cost Ratios 51
Liquidity Ratios 51
Leverage Ratios 52
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Efficiency Ratios 52
List Of Figures
Canadian Solar Inc., Performance Chart (2009 - 2013) 33
Canadian Solar Inc., Ratio Charts 35
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2008 to YTD 2014 36
Canadian Solar Inc., Power, Deals by Type, 2008 to YTD 2014 37

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