Ms. Claudine Galloway reports

SUNOPTA ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF FINAL COURT APPROVAL AND COMPETITION ACT CLEARANCE RELATED TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY REFRESCO

SunOpta Inc. has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) of the proposed acquisition of the company by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. for $6.50 (U.S.) per share in cash.

In addition, on April 20, 2026, SunOpta received a no-action letter from the commissioner under the Competition Act (Canada), which satisfies the condition to the closing of the arrangement that Canadian competition clearance be obtained.

The closing of the arrangement is subject to remaining regulatory clearance or approval and the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.

About SunOpta Inc.

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and food service 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, food service and e-commerce channels across North America.

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