Cooperman Discloses 6.65M SunOpta Shares, Sole Voting Control

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Leon G. Cooperman disclosed beneficial ownership of 6,647,109 common shares of SunOpta Inc., representing approximately 5.6% of the outstanding shares. The shares are held directly by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., for which Mr. Cooperman is managing member of the general partner. The filing indicates Mr. Cooperman has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 6,647,109 shares.

The statement clarifies the ownership calculation is based on 118,186,075 common shares outstanding as reported in the issuer's quarterly report dated August 1, 2025. The filing includes a certification that the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Positive

• Material disclosure of a 5.6% position (6,647,109 shares) providing transparency to the market
• Sole voting and dispositive power is explicitly stated for the entire reported position
• Ownership basis disclosed (position held by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., with Cooperman involvement)

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A high-profile investor reports a >5% stake in SunOpta, disclosed with full voting and dispositive control.

Mr. Cooperman's Schedule 13G reports direct beneficial ownership of 6,647,109 shares, equal to 5.6% of SunOpta based on 118,186,075 shares outstanding. The filing states sole voting and dispositive power, and includes the standard 13G certification that the position is not intended to change or influence control. For investors, the disclosure confirms a material passive stake above the 5% reporting threshold and clarifies governance rights on these shares.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The filing documents a material passive ownership position with explicit sole control over voting and disposition.

The Schedule 13G identifies Leon G. Cooperman as the reporting person and explains the ownership is held by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., where Mr. Cooperman is connected through Omega Associates, L.L.C. The form specifies sole voting and dispositive power for all reported shares and includes the required certification about lack of intent to influence control. The disclosure meets regulatory transparency requirements for holdings above 5%.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SunOpta Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares, no par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

8676EP108

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 8676EP108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Cooperman Leon G.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 6,647,109.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 6,647,109.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,647,109.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SunOpta Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7087 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55344
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is filed on behalf of Leon G. Cooperman ("Mr. Cooperman"). Mr. Cooperman is engaged in, among other activities, investing for his own account. Mr. Cooperman is the Managing Member of Omega Associates, L.L.C. ("Associates"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Associates is a private investment firm formed to invest in and act as general partner of investment partnerships or similar investment vehicles. Associates is the general partner of a limited partnership organized under the laws of Delaware known as Omega Capital Partners, L.P. ("Capital LP"), a private investment firm comprised of Cooperman family funds engaged in the purchase and sale of securities for investment for its own account.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Mr. Cooperman's principal business office address is St. Andrews Country Club, 7118 Melrose Castle Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33496.
(c)	Citizenship: Mr. Cooperman is a United States citizen.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares, no par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 8676EP108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: The information required by this item with respect to the Reporting Person is set forth in Rows 5 through 9 and 11 of the cover page to this Schedule 13G. Mr. Cooperman may be deemed the beneficial owner of 6,647,109 Common Shares held directly by Capital L.P., which constitute approximately 5.6% of the total number of Common Shares outstanding, calculated based on 118,186,075 Common Shares outstanding as of August 1, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2025.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.6%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6,647,109
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,647,109
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Cooperman Leon G.

Signature:	/s/ Edward Levy
Name/Title:	Edward Levy, Attorney-in-Fact
Date:	08/27/2025

Comments accompanying signature: Duly authorized under POA effective as of August 10, 2016 and filed on August 12, 2016.

FAQ

How many SunOpta (STKL) shares does Leon Cooperman beneficially own?

6,647,109 shares as reported in this Schedule 13G.

What percentage of SunOpta does Cooperman's holding represent?

Approximately 5.6% based on 118,186,075 common shares outstanding.

Does Cooperman have voting control over the reported shares?

Yes. The filing states he has sole voting power for all 6,647,109 shares.

Who holds the shares on behalf of Cooperman?

Omega Capital Partners, L.P., for which Cooperman is connected through Omega Associates, L.L.C.

Was the position reported as intended to influence control of SunOpta?

No. The certification states the securities were not acquired to change or influence control.

When was the Schedule 13G signed and by whom?

Signed by Edward Levy as Attorney-in-Fact for Leon G. Cooperman on 08/27/2025 (POA effective August 10, 2016).