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PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO CONDUCT OPEN-MARKET PURCHASES OF SUJA LIFE SHARES

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Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) announced it intends to purchase shares of Suja Life (Nasdaq: SUJA) Class A common stock in open-market transactions. PSP has invested in Suja Life since August 2021 and did not sell any shares in connection with Suja Life's initial public offering.

PSP, relying only on information publicly disclosed by Suja Life, believes the current trading price presents a company-specific investment opportunity. Any purchases will be at PSP's discretion, subject to securities laws and market conditions, and PSP is not obligated to buy any minimum amount or any shares at all.

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Market Reaction – SUJA

+3.34% $6.34 16.6x vol
15m delay
+3.34% Vs previous close
$6.34 Last Price
$6.12 $9.77 Day Range
$150.82M Market Cap
16.6x Rel. Volume

Following this news, SUJA has gained 3.34%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 126 alerts so far, indicating very high trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $6.34. Trading volume is exceptionally heavy at 16.6x the average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

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Market Context

SUJA’s -25.08% reaction to news_id 1068785 shows why the platform record adds context to PSP’s purch...
Analysis

SUJA’s -25.08% reaction to news_id 1068785 shows why the platform record adds context to PSP’s purchase intention: positive news has not consistently aligned with trading outcomes. Relatively low short positioning remained a risk factor to monitor.

Key Figures

PSP IPO shares sold: 0 shares PSP investment start: August 2021 Assets under management: ~$6.5 billion +1 more
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PSP IPO shares sold 0 shares Suja Life's initial public offering
PSP investment start August 2021 PSP has been an investor in Suja Life since this date
Assets under management ~$6.5 billion Paine Schwartz Partners
Investment experience over 20 years Paine Schwartz Partners

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 28 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jul 28 consumer survey Neutral +0.1% Slice Soda survey findings highlighted workplace preferences among Gen Z workers.
Jul 23 company recognition Positive +5.0% Suja Life received recognition in the 2026 San Diego Business Impact Awards.
Jul 14 earnings scheduling Neutral -3.5% Suja Life scheduled second-quarter 2026 results for August 4 after market close.
Jul 14 brand partnership Positive -2.7% Suja Organic announced a summer partnership with Ashley Iaconetti.
Jun 09 quarterly earnings Positive -25.1% First-quarter results showed higher sales, margin, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Positive announcements diverged from price reactions more often than they aligned in the five-event record.

Key Terms

open-market purchases, initial public offering, aum
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open-market purchases financial
"intention to conduct open-market purchases of Suja Life shares"
Open-market purchases are when a company or institution buys its own shares or other securities using the public stock market rather than through a private deal. For investors this matters because such buying reduces the number of shares available, often boosting metrics like earnings per share and signaling management thinks the stock is undervalued, while also using cash that might otherwise fund growth or dividends — like a business buying back chips at the table to increase each remaining player's stake.
initial public offering financial
"did not sell any shares in connection with Suja Life's initial public offering"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
aum financial
"with ~$6.5 billion of AUM and over 20 years of experience"
Assets under management (AUM) is the total market value of investments that a financial firm or fund manages on behalf of clients. Investors watch AUM like the size of a shop: larger AUM can mean more fee revenue, greater market influence and perceived stability, while rapid changes in AUM signal growing popularity or redemptions that may affect future earnings and investment strategy.

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PSP did not sell any shares in Suja Life's initial public offering and expects to increase its ownership through open-market purchases

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC, together with its affiliated investment funds and entities (collectively, "PSP"), today announced its intention to purchase shares of Class A common stock ("Common Stock") of Suja Life, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUJA) ("Suja Life") in open-market transactions.

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PSP has been an investor in Suja Life since August 2021 and did not sell any shares in connection with Suja Life's initial public offering. Based solely on information publicly disclosed by Suja Life, PSP believes the current trading price of Suja Life's Common Stock presents a company-specific investment opportunity for PSP.

"We believe Suja Life is a strong business with a leading portfolio of plant-based, better-for-you beverages that consumers love, and with long-term potential. Our view of Suja Life's strategy and underlying fundamentals has not changed," said Kevin Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Paine Schwartz Partners.

Purchases by PSP, if any, would be made in the open market, subject to applicable securities laws. The timing, size and amount of any purchases would be determined by PSP in its discretion based on market conditions, the trading price of Suja Life's Common Stock and other factors PSP considers relevant. PSP undertakes no obligation to purchase any specific amount of Common Stock, and there can be no assurance that PSP will purchase any shares of Common Stock at all. PSP reserves the right to delay, suspend or discontinue purchases at any time without further announcement.

About Paine Schwartz Partners
Paine Schwartz Partners is the largest private equity firm dedicated to sustainable food chain investing, with ~$6.5 billion of AUM and over 20 years of experience. The firm invests across specific segments of the food and agribusiness value chain, with a focus on two core investment themes: productivity and sustainability and health and wellness. Through its proactive, thesis-driven approach, the firm targets value-added and differentiated companies and makes primarily control buyout investments, with a smaller allocation to growth companies. For further information, please see www.paineschwartz.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on PSP's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to PSP. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "opportunity," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, PSP's intention to purchase shares of Common Stock, the estimated timing and size of such purchases, if any, and PSP's views on its investments and on Suja Life's business and long-term potential.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Some of the key factors that could cause actual results to differ from PSP's expectations include, among other things: Suja Life's future business and financial results and the trading price of its Common Stock. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent PSP's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. You should read this press release with the understanding that the actual future results may be materially different from what PSP expects. Except as required by law, PSP assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

PSP Contact:
Paine Schwartz Media Contact
Andy Brimmer / Aaron Palash
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
+1 212-355-4449

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FAQ

What did Paine Schwartz Partners announce about buying Suja Life (SUJA) stock on August 4, 2026?

Paine Schwartz Partners announced it intends to purchase Suja Life (SUJA) Class A common stock in open-market transactions. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, any purchases will depend on market conditions, trading price, securities laws, and other factors they consider relevant, with no minimum commitment.

Is Paine Schwartz Partners obligated to buy Suja Life (SUJA) shares under this open-market plan?

Paine Schwartz Partners is not obligated to buy any specific amount of Suja Life (SUJA) shares. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, it may delay, suspend, discontinue, or make no purchases at all, and retains full discretion over timing, size, and amount of any transactions.

Did Paine Schwartz Partners sell any Suja Life (SUJA) shares in the company’s IPO?

Paine Schwartz Partners did not sell any Suja Life (SUJA) shares in connection with Suja Life’s initial public offering. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, it has been an investor since August 2021 and now expects to increase its ownership through potential open-market purchases.

Why does Paine Schwartz Partners see Suja Life (SUJA) as an investment opportunity?

Paine Schwartz Partners views Suja Life (SUJA) as a strong business with long-term potential and a leading plant-based beverage portfolio. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, based solely on Suja Life’s public disclosures, the current trading price presents a company-specific investment opportunity for its funds.

How will Paine Schwartz Partners decide the timing and size of any Suja Life (SUJA) share purchases?

The timing and size of any Suja Life (SUJA) share purchases will be determined solely by Paine Schwartz Partners. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, decisions will consider market conditions, the trading price of Suja Life’s common stock, applicable securities laws, and other relevant factors.

Who is Paine Schwartz Partners, the investor planning potential Suja Life (SUJA) share purchases?

Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm focused on sustainable food chain investing, with about $6.5 billion in assets under management. According to Paine Schwartz Partners, it targets value-added food and agribusiness companies, emphasizing productivity, sustainability, and health and wellness themes.