Sept 6 (Reuters) - Canadian Solar Inc CSIQ.O :
* UPDATE ON PRELIMINARY, NON-BINDING "GOING PRIVATE" PROPOSAL LETTER RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY FROM ITS CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DR. SHAWN QU
* CANADIAN SOLAR - SPECIAL COMMITTEE FORMED BY BOARD AND ITS FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ADVISORS CONTINUE TO ASSESS "GOING-PRIVATE" TRANSACTION
* BOARD HAVE NOT MADE ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION
* SPECIAL COMMITTEE HAS GIVEN CEO QU AND POTENTIAL EQUITY PARTNERS UNTIL END OF SEPT TO COMPLETE THEIR DUE DILIGENCE
* CANADIAN SOLAR - ENTERED CONFIDENTIALITY, STANDSTILL AGREEMENTS WITH DR. QU, POTENTIAL EQUITY PARTNERS, PROVIDED ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT CO