SunOpta Inc. Announces Results of Vote for the Election of Directors

June 4, 2018

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 4, 2018-- 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.

Source: SunOpta Inc.

For SunOpta Inc.
ICR
Scott Van Winkle, 617-956-6736
scott.vanwinkle@icrinc.com