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Refresco to Acquire SunOpta for $6.50 Per Share in Cash
Strategic combination expands Refresco’s North American capabilities SunOpta c...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Refresco to Acquire SunOpta for $6.50 Per Share in Cash\n\n\n .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Strategic combination expands Refresco’s North American capabilities\n \n\n\n\n\n\n SunOpta common stockholders to receive $6.50 per share in cash\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Refresco, the leading independent beverage solutions provider for preeminent global and local beverage brands in North America, Europe, and Australia, and SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta”) (Nasdaq: STKL) (TSX:SOY), a North American supply chain solutions provider, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Refresco has agreed to acquire SunOpta for $6.50 per share in cash.\n \n\n This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\n \n https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260206542335/en/\n \n\n\n\n Steve Presley, Chief Executive Officer of Refresco,\n \n said, “SunOpta represents an exceptional strategic addition to our portfolio and is consistent with our proven growth strategy to expand our capabilities into adjacent beverage categories. The acquisition of SunOpta is highly complementary and significantly broadens our position in the fast-growing plant-based beverages category. It further enhances our existing North American presence and capabilities, supporting a more balanced geographic footprint between North America and the rest of the world. Acquiring SunOpta enables us to further expand our offerings to our existing retailer and branded customers, while adding leading out‑of‑home customers and capabilities to Refresco that are aligned with our long-term value creation strategy. Finally, and most importantly, I am excited to welcome the SunOpta Team to the Refresco family.”\n \n\n\n Brian Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta,\n \n said, “This strategic combination validates our vision of transforming SunOpta into a premier solutions partner in the high-growth better-for-you food and beverage space. Over the past several years, we've built exceptional platforms serving marquee customers and consistently delivering double-digit growth while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. This partnership wit...