SunOpta Inc. Announces Results of Vote for the Election of Directors
August 07, 2015 at 05:01 pm EDT
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TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, announced today that in accordance with Section 461.4 of the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual the individuals listed below were elected as directors of SunOpta Inc. at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 28, 2015 to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed. The detailed results of the vote are as follows:
Name of Nominee
Votes in Favor
Votes Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Jay Amato
46,748,190
465,978
7,657,802
Margaret Shan Atkins
44,665,024
2,549,144
7,657,802
Steven Bromley
46,078,632
1,135,536
7,657,802
Michael Detlefsen
46,791,289
422,879
7,657,802
Douglas Greene
46,733,304
480,864
7,657,802
Katrina Houde
45,830,567
1,383,601
7,657,802
Jeremy Kendall
45,023,520
2,190,648
7,657,802
Alan Murray
46,706,303
507,865
7,657,802
The final voting results on all matters voted on at the annual shareholders meeting were previously posted on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com on June 2, 2015.
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. The Company specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. The Company's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure. The Company also holds an approximate 66% ownership position in Opta Minerals Inc. (TSX:OPM), a producer, distributor, and recycler of industrial minerals and silica-free abrasives. Opta Minerals is a non-core holding.
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CONTACT: For further information, please contact:
SunOpta Inc.
Public Relations
Rob Litt, Director Global Communications
Tel: 952-893-7863
Rob.litt@sunopta.com
SunOpta Inc. provides sustainable, plant-based food and beverages. The Company manufactures organic and specialty products sold through retail and foodservice channels. It operates as a manufacturer for natural and private label brands and also produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream and West Life. Its product portfolio includes a range of plant-based beverages, including oat, almond, soy, coconut and rice milks and creamers. Its plant-based offerings include non-genetically modified (non-GMO), organic, and gluten-free products. Its consumer products portfolio includes protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks. The Company sells its products through various distribution channels, including branded products under co-manufacturing agreements to other branded food companies for their distribution and its own branded products to retail and foodservice customers. It also produces liquid and dry ingredients for internal use and for sale to other food and beverage manufacturers.