SunOpta Inc. : Announces Results of Vote for the Election of Directors
June 04, 2019 at 07:31 am EDT
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SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused
on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, announced
today that the individuals listed below were elected as directors of
SunOpta Inc. at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 30, 2019
to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until
their successors are appointed. The detailed results of the vote are as
follows:
Name of Nominee
Votes in Favor
% in Favor
Votes Withheld
% Withheld
Margaret Shan Atkins
69,395,201
97.99%
1,422,976
2.01%
Dr. Albert Bolles
69,283,796
97.83%
1,534,381
2.17%
Derek Briffett
69,632,055
98.33%
1,186,122
1.67%
Michael Detlefsen
69,169,603
97.67%
1,648,574
2.33%
Joseph Ennen
69,783,495
98.54%
1,034,682
1.46%
R. Dean Hollis
69,136,149
97.62%
1,682,028
2.38%
Katrina Houde
69,274,942
97.82%
1,543,235
2.18%
Brendan Springstubb
69,448,508
98.07%
1,369,669
1.93%
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic,
non-genetically modified (“non-GMO”) and specialty foods. SunOpta
specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and
non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products;
with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models.
SunOpta’s organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added
grain, seed, fruit and vegetable-based product offerings, supported by a
global sourcing and supply infrastructure.
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SunOpta Inc. provides sustainable, plant-based food and beverages. The Company manufactures organic and specialty products sold through retail and foodservice channels. It operates as a manufacturer for natural and private label brands and also produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream and West Life. Its product portfolio includes a range of plant-based beverages, including oat, almond, soy, coconut and rice milks and creamers. Its plant-based offerings include non-genetically modified (non-GMO), organic, and gluten-free products. Its consumer products portfolio includes protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks. The Company sells its products through various distribution channels, including branded products under co-manufacturing agreements to other branded food companies for their distribution and its own branded products to retail and foodservice customers. It also produces liquid and dry ingredients for internal use and for sale to other food and beverage manufacturers.