SunOpta SVP exercises RSUs, covers tax with shares

SunOpta Inc. senior vice president Lauren McNamara exercised equity awards and settled related taxes in shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SunOpta Inc. senior vice president Lauren McNamara exercised equity awards and settled related taxes in shares. On April 11, 2026, she converted 6,201 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of common shares. To cover income tax withholding on the RSU vesting, 2,828 common shares were withheld at a price of $6.48 per share.

Following these transactions, McNamara directly held 132,069 common shares and 12,401 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one SunOpta common share. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 11, 2026, subject to her continued employment, and do not have an expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

6,201 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider McNamara Lauren

Role SVP, Business Management

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	6,201	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Shares	6,201	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	2,828	$6.48	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 12,401 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 132,069 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STKL common stock.
2. F2. This line item reflects the deemed disposition of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of the RSUs.
3. F3. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 11, 2026, subject to the continued employment of the reporting person through each such vesting date.
4. F4. The Restricted Stock Units do not have an expiration date.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 6,201 units Shares withheld for taxes: 2,828 shares Withholding price: $6.48 per share +3 more

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RSUs exercised 6,201 units Restricted Stock Units converted into common shares on April 11, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 2,828 shares Common shares withheld to satisfy income tax withholding

Withholding price $6.48 per share Value used for tax-withholding share disposition

Common shares after transaction 132,069 shares Direct SunOpta common share holdings following transactions

RSUs remaining 12,401 units Restricted Stock Units held after the reported exercise

RSU vesting start date April 11, 2026 Three equal annual installments begin on this date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding, derivative security, vesting, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STKL common stock."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding financial

"shares withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of the RSUs"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

vesting financial

"in connection with the vesting of the RSUs"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of STKL common stock"

FAQ

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What insider equity transaction did SunOpta (STKL) report for Lauren McNamara?

SunOpta reported that SVP Lauren McNamara exercised 6,201 Restricted Stock Units into common shares. In connection with this vesting, 2,828 common shares were withheld by the company to satisfy income tax withholding obligations at a price of $6.48 per share.

How many SunOpta (STKL) shares does Lauren McNamara hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Lauren McNamara directly holds 132,069 SunOpta common shares. She also holds 12,401 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional common share, subject to vesting conditions tied to continued employment with the company.

How were taxes handled on Lauren McNamara’s SunOpta RSU vesting?

Taxes were covered through share withholding rather than a market sale. SunOpta withheld 2,828 common shares from Lauren McNamara at $6.48 per share to satisfy income tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and exercise of 6,201 Restricted Stock Units.

What are the vesting terms of Lauren McNamara’s SunOpta Restricted Stock Units?

The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 11, 2026. Vesting is conditioned on Lauren McNamara’s continued employment through each vesting date, and each vested RSU converts into one SunOpta common share when delivered.

Do Lauren McNamara’s SunOpta Restricted Stock Units expire?

The filing states that the Restricted Stock Units do not have an expiration date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one SunOpta common share, subject to vesting over three annual installments starting April 11, 2026, and continued employment conditions.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McNamara Lauren

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7078 SHADY OAK ROAD

(Street)

EDEN PRAIRIE MINNESOTA 55344

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SunOpta Inc. [ STKL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Business Management

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	04/11/2026		M		6,201	A	(1)	134,897	D
Common Shares	04/11/2026		F		2,828(2)	D	$6.48	132,069	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	04/11/2026		M			6,201	(3)	(4)	Common Shares	6,201	$0.00	12,401	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STKL common stock.

2. This line item reflects the deemed disposition of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of the RSUs.

3. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 11, 2026, subject to the continued employment of the reporting person through each such vesting date.

4. The Restricted Stock Units do not have an expiration date.

	/s/ Brett Koch, attorney-in-fact	04/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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