SunOpta Inc. (STKL) director receives 1,637-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bolles Albert D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SunOpta Inc. director Albert D. Bolles received a grant of 1,637 Common Shares on April 17, 2026, valued at $6.47 per share. The shares were issued in lieu of cash for his service on the board of directors and represent equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase. Following this grant, he directly holds 233,283 Common Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bolles Albert D.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	1,637	$6.47	$11K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 233,283 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Share grant size: 1,637 shares Grant valuation price: $6.47 per share Post-transaction holdings: 233,283 shares

3 metrics

Share grant size 1,637 shares Equity award to director Albert D. Bolles

Grant valuation price $6.47 per share Value used for the 1,637-share award

Post-transaction holdings 233,283 shares Common Shares directly held after the grant

Key Terms

Common Shares, Grant, award, or other acquisition, board of directors

3 terms

Common Shares financial

"The 1,637 Common Shares were granted to the director."

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"Transaction code A is described as Grant, award, or other acquisition."

board of directors financial

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

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Bolles Albert D.

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/17/2026

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	04/17/2026		A(1)		1,637	A	$6.47	233,283	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	04/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SunOpta (STKL) director Albert D. Bolles report?

Albert D. Bolles reported receiving 1,637 SunOpta Common Shares as a grant. The award was compensation for his service on the board of directors and not an open-market share purchase or sale.

At what price was the SunOpta (STKL) share grant to Albert D. Bolles valued?

The 1,637 Common Shares granted to Albert D. Bolles were valued at $6.47 per share. This valuation helps quantify the equity portion of his compensation for serving on SunOpta’s board of directors.

How many SunOpta (STKL) shares does Albert D. Bolles hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this grant, Albert D. Bolles directly holds 233,283 SunOpta Common Shares. This figure reflects his total direct ownership following the award of 1,637 shares for board service.

Was the SunOpta (STKL) transaction by Albert D. Bolles a market buy or sell?

The transaction was a grant, not a market buy or sell. SunOpta issued 1,637 Common Shares to Albert D. Bolles in lieu of cash as compensation for his role on the board of directors.

Why did SunOpta (STKL) issue shares to Albert D. Bolles instead of paying cash?

SunOpta issued 1,637 shares to Albert D. Bolles in lieu of cash for board service. This structure provides equity-based compensation, aligning a director’s interests more closely with long-term shareholder value.