SunOpta Inc. : Announces Results of Vote for the Election of Directors
June 04, 2018 at 07:31 am EDT
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SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused
on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, announced
today that the individuals listed below were elected as directors of
SunOpta Inc. at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 31, 2018
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
% in Favor
Votes Withheld
% Withheld
Margaret Shan Atkins
61,793,806
98.43
%
980,428
1.56
%
Dr. Albert Bolles
62,239,709
99.14
%
534,525
0.85
%
Derek Briffett
62,397,756
99.40
%
376,478
0.59
%
David Colo
62,423,286
99.44
%
350,948
0.55
%
Michael Detlefsen
62,145,559
98.99
%
628,675
1.00
%
Dean Hollis
62,180,115
99.05
%
594,119
0.94
%
Katrina Houde
61,987,509
98.74
%
786,725
1.25
%
Brendan Springstubb
62,203,361
99.09
%
570,873
0.90
%
Gregg Tanner
62,211,903
99.10
%
562,331
0.89
%
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic,
non-genetically modified (“non-GMO”) and specialty foods. SunOpta
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.
SunOpta’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.
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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.