SunOpta (STKL) SVP Caro receives 29,854 RSUs vesting from 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SunOpta Inc. executive Jennifer Ann Caro, SVP, Sales, received an equity award of 29,854 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 9, 2026. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of STKL common stock, with no expiration date.

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 11, 2026, contingent on her continued employment through each vesting date. After this grant, she beneficially owns 29,854 derivative securities directly.

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^*

Caro Jennifer Ann

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7078 SHADY OAK ROAD

(Street)

EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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

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)	02/09/2026		A		29,854		(2)	(3)	Common Shares	29,854	$0.00	29,854	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. 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.

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

	/s/ Brett Koch, attorney-in-fact	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SunOpta (STKL) report for Jennifer Ann Caro?

SunOpta reported a grant of 29,854 restricted stock units to SVP, Sales, Jennifer Ann Caro. The Form 4 shows this as an acquisition award, giving her a contingent right to receive an equal number of STKL common shares, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the SunOpta (STKL) SVP of Sales?

Jennifer Ann Caro received 29,854 restricted stock units. These RSUs were granted on February 9, 2026, as reported on Form 4, and represent a contingent right to receive 29,854 STKL common shares, subject to time-based vesting and continued employment conditions.

What is the vesting schedule for the 29,854 RSUs reported by SunOpta (STKL)?

The 29,854 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on April 11, 2026, with additional installments on the next two anniversaries, assuming Jennifer Ann Caro remains employed through each vesting date, aligning the award with long-term service at SunOpta.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the SunOpta (STKL) Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to one STKL common share. When an RSU vests, it can settle in a share of SunOpta common stock, effectively turning the derivative award into actual equity, subject to the company’s settlement procedures.

Does the SunOpta (STKL) RSU award to Jennifer Ann Caro have an expiration date?

The restricted stock units reported do not have an expiration date. Instead of expiring, the units are governed by a time-based vesting schedule. Once vested, they can convert into common shares, as long as the employment-based vesting conditions are satisfied.

How is ownership reported for the RSUs granted to the SunOpta (STKL) SVP of Sales?

The 29,854 restricted stock units are reported as directly owned. The Form 4 indicates direct ownership (coded “D”) by Jennifer Ann Caro, with 29,854 derivative securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction, all tied to this single RSU grant.