# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000351834
**File Stem:** 0001062993-26-002030
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 16138
**Document Hash:** 49bad735e05497e4d3120f2e72d7131d
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001062993-26-002030.hdr.sgml**: 20260417

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001062993-26-002030

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260416

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260417

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260417

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SunOpta Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000351834
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BEVERAGES [2080]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** Z4
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0103

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34198
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26869486

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7078 SHADY OAK ROAD
- **CITY:** EDEN PRAIRIE
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55344
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 952-820-2518

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7078 SHADY OAK ROAD
- **CITY:** EDEN PRAIRIE
- **STATE:** MN
- **ZIP:** 55344

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SUNOPTA INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20031107

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** STAKE TECHNOLOGY LTD
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940901

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? SunOpta Inc.: Form 8-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

**___________________________**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  **<u>April 16, 2026</u>**

**<u>SUNOPTA INC.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|  **<u>Canada</u>** |  **<u>001-34198</u>** | **<u>Not Applicable</u>** |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **7078 Shady Oak Road <u>Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55344</u>** (Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **<u>(952) 820-2518</u>**

**<u>Not Applicable</u>**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbols** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Shares | STKL | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Common Shares | SOY | The Toronto Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**ITEM 5.07. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS**

On April 16, 2026, SunOpta Inc. (the "Company" or "SunOpta") held a special meeting (the "Shareholder Meeting") of the holders (the "Company Shareholders") of common shares (the "Common Shares") in the capital of SunOpta and the holders (together with the Company Shareholders, the "Voting Shareholders") of special shares (the "Special Shares" and, together with the Common Shares, the "Shares") in the capital of SunOpta. The Shareholder Meeting was held in connection with the arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") dated February 6, 2026, among the Company, Pegasus BidCo B.V. ("Parent"), and 2786694 Alberta Ltd. ("Purchaser").

As of the close of business on March 10, 2026, the record date for the Shareholder Meeting, there were 118,372,041 Common Shares and 2,932,453 Special Shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote. A total of 96,969,032 Shares, representing approximately 80% of the outstanding Shares entitled to vote at the Shareholder Meeting, were present virtually or represented by proxy, constituting a quorum.

Our scrutineer reported the vote of the Voting Shareholders as follows:

**Proposal 1: The Arrangement Resolution:** To consider, pursuant to an interim order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) dated March 16, 2026, and, if deemed advisable, to pass, with or without variation, a resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution"), approving a statutory arrangement (the "Arrangement") pursuant to Section 192 of the *Canada Business Corporations Act* upon the terms and conditions set out in the Arrangement Agreement, pursuant to which Purchaser will acquire all of the outstanding Common Shares of SunOpta.

The Arrangement Resolution was approved with the following votes:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Votes For</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Votes Against</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Abstentions</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;95,088,870 | &nbsp;&nbsp;1,728,826 | &nbsp;&nbsp;151,336 |

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**Proposal 2: The Executive Compensation Proposal:** To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with the consummation of the Arrangement (the "Executive Compensation Proposal").

The Executive Compensation Proposal was approved with the following votes:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Votes For</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Votes Against</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Abstentions</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;79,953,814 | &nbsp;&nbsp;16,874,482 | &nbsp;&nbsp;140,736 |

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**ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE** 

On April 17, 2026, the Company issued a press release related to the results of the Shareholder Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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*The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including but not limited to Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.*

**ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS**

(d) Exhibits

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|:---|:---|
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| [99.1](exhibit99-1.htm) | [Press Release, dated April 17, 2026](exhibit99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|
| **SUNOPTA INC.** | **SUNOPTA INC.** |
| By | <u>/s/ Chris McCullough</u> |
|  | Chris McCullough |
|  | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Date | April 17, 2026 |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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**Exhibit 99.1**

![](exhibit99-1x001.jpg)

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**SUNOPTA ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY REFRESCO** 

**Minneapolis, Minnesota - April 17, 2026** - SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: STKL) (TSX: SOY), a North American supply chain solutions provider, today announced that its shareholders approved the proposed acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. ("Refresco") for US$6.50 per share in cash pursuant to the previously-announced plan of arrangement under the *Canada Business Corporations Act* (the "Arrangement") at the Company's special meeting of shareholders held on April 16, 2026.

The Arrangement was approved by 98.06% of the votes cast at the special meeting, and a non-binding, advisory executive compensation proposal was approved by 82.45% of the votes cast at the special meeting. Additional information about the special meeting and voting results will be filed under SunOpta's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR on a Current Report on Form 8-K at www.sec.gov.

The closing of the Arrangement is subject to remaining regulatory clearance or approval, approval by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions. The hearing for the final order to approve the Arrangement before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice is scheduled to be held on April 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).

**About SunOpta**

SunOpta (Nasdaq: STKL) (TSX: SOY) delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels across North America. For more information, visit <u>www.sunopta.com</u> or follow us on <u>LinkedIn</u>.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

Certain statements in this press release concerning the Arrangement, including any statements regarding the reasons for, and the anticipated benefits of, the Arrangement; the timing of various steps to be completed in connection with the Arrangement; the timing and effects of the Arrangement; and any other statements regarding SunOpta's future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe," "ensure," "expect," "if," "intend," "estimate," "probable," "project," "forecasts," "predict," "outlook," "aim," "will," "could," "should," "would," "potential," "may," "might," "anticipate," "likely," "plan," "positioned," "strategy," and similar expressions or other words of similar meaning, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws.

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These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, (1) risks related to the consummation of the Arrangement, including (a) the risks that the parties fail to receive required approvals or clearances under remaining applicable antitrust laws, (b) the risk that any other condition to closing may not be satisfied, (c) the risk that the closing of the Arrangement might be delayed or not occur at all, (d) the possibility that SunOpta fails to obtain the final order in respect of the Arrangement from the court on the expected timeline, or at all, (e) the risk that all or part of Refresco's financing may not become available, or (f) the possibility that the Arrangement may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (2) the risk of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of that certain Arrangement Agreement dated as of February 6, 2026, among SunOpta, Pegasus BidCo B.V., a private company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and 2786694 Alberta Ltd., a corporation formed under the laws of the Province of Alberta (the "Arrangement Agreement") and the effects that any termination of the Arrangement Agreement may have on SunOpta and its business, including the risk that the price of the Company's common shares may decline significantly if the Arrangement is not completed, or the risk that either Refresco or SunOpta may terminate the Arrangement Agreement and SunOpta may be required to pay a termination fee in accordance with the Arrangement Agreement to Refresco; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Arrangement may have on SunOpta and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) SunOpta's business, operating results or share price may suffer, (b) SunOpta's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) SunOpta's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) SunOpta's business relationships (including, customers and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) SunOpta's management's or employees' attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Arrangement Agreement places on SunOpta's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the risk of any litigation relating to the Arrangement; (6) the risk of changes in governmental regulations or enforcement practices; and (7) the fact that operating costs and business disruption may be greater than expected following the public announcement or consummation of the Arrangement.

Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in the "Risk Factors" sections of SunOpta's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Qs, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, copies of which can be found under SunOpta's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. SunOpta disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by applicable securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.

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**Contacts:**

Investor Relations:

Reed Anderson

ICR

646-277-1260

<u>reed.anderson@icrinc.com</u>

Media Relations:

Claudine Galloway

SunOpta<br>952-295-9579<br><u>press.inquiries@sunopta.com</u>

Source: SunOpta Inc.

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