SunOpta (STKL) director now holds 48,331 shares after stock comp

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SunOpta Inc. (STKL) reported a director-level insider transaction. On 10/22/2025, the director acquired 79 common shares at $5.88 per share, issued in lieu of cash as compensation for board service. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 48,331 shares, held directly. No derivative securities were reported.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Small, routine director stock compensation with minimal impact.

This filing shows a director received 79 shares of SunOpta as stock-based board compensation on 10/22/2025, priced at $5.88 per share. These awards substitute for cash and are common for board service.

The transaction is non-cash and small relative to typical trading volumes, indicating limited market impact. Beneficial ownership stands at 48,331 shares directly after the grant. No derivative positions were reported in this excerpt.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wickramasinghe Mahes

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2334 MISSISSAUGA ROAD

(Street)

MISSISSAUGA A6 L5H2L1

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/22/2025

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

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

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

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	10/22/2025		A(1)		79	A	$5.88	48,331	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares were issued in lieu of cash to the reporting person for service on the board of directors.

	/s/ Brett Koch, attorney in fact	10/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SunOpta (STKL) disclose in this Form 4?

A director acquired 79 common shares on 10/22/2025, issued in lieu of cash for board service at $5.88 per share.

How many SunOpta shares does the reporting person now own?

Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 48,331 shares, held directly.

Was this a market purchase or compensation?

The filing states the shares were issued in lieu of cash for service on the board of directors.

Were any derivative securities involved?

No. The filing shows no derivative securities acquired or disposed of in this transaction.

What was the transaction price for the shares?

The shares were recorded at $5.88 per share.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to SunOpta (STKL)?

The reporting person is a Director of SunOpta Inc.