SunOpta Shareholders Approve Sale to Refresco Holding B.V.

By Chris Stiles • Friday, April 17 14:00 • Permanent Link

SunOpta shareholders approved the company’s sale to an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. for $6.50 a share in cash, with 98.06% of votes cast backing the transaction at the special meeting on April 16, 2026.

A separate non-binding executive compensation proposal received 82.45% approval.

The deal still needs remaining regulatory clearance or approval, plus approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The court hearing on the final order is scheduled for April 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 0.0% to a price of $6.47. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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