SunOpta (STKL) director granted 3,332 shares as board compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KEATING LESLIE STARR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SunOpta Inc. director Leslie Starr Keating received a grant of 3,332 Common Shares on April 17, 2026 at an indicated value of $6.47 per share. The shares were issued in lieu of cash for service on the board of directors, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, Keating directly holds 148,311 Common Shares of SunOpta, indicating the transaction is a modest, routine adjustment to an existing equity position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KEATING LESLIE STARR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	3,332	$6.47	$22K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 148,311 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,332 shares Grant reference price: $6.47 per share Shares held after transaction: 148,311 shares

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Shares granted 3,332 shares Equity grant to director on April 17, 2026

Grant reference price $6.47 per share Value used for Common Shares issued in lieu of cash

Shares held after transaction 148,311 shares Leslie Starr Keating’s direct SunOpta holdings post-grant

Key Terms

Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Shares, board of directors

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Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Shares financial

""security_title": "Common Shares""

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.

board of directors financial

"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^*

KEATING LESLIE STARR

(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)		3,332	A	$6.47	148,311	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) report for Leslie Starr Keating?

SunOpta reported that director Leslie Starr Keating received 3,332 Common Shares as a grant on April 17, 2026. The shares were issued as compensation in lieu of cash for serving on the board of directors, rather than through an open-market stock purchase.

At what price were Leslie Starr Keating’s SunOpta (STKL) shares granted?

The 3,332 Common Shares granted to Leslie Starr Keating carried an indicated value of $6.47 per share. This figure reflects the reference price used for the stock-based compensation in lieu of cash for her board service on that grant date.

How many SunOpta (STKL) shares does Leslie Starr Keating hold after this grant?

After receiving the 3,332-share grant, Leslie Starr Keating holds a total of 148,311 SunOpta Common Shares directly. This updated ownership figure shows her post-transaction position as a director following the board-compensation equity award reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was Leslie Starr Keating’s SunOpta (STKL) transaction an open-market buy or compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market buy. The Form 4 notes the shares were issued in lieu of cash for service on SunOpta’s board of directors, categorizing it as a grant or award acquisition rather than a market purchase.

What does the Form 4 code 'A' mean in SunOpta (STKL) director Keating’s filing?

The Form 4 transaction code “A” indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. In Leslie Starr Keating’s case, 3,332 SunOpta Common Shares were granted as equity compensation instead of cash for her service on the company’s board of directors.