TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production, announced today that the individuals listed below were elected as directors of SunOpta Inc. at its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 18, 2020 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
|
|
Dr. Albert Bolles
|
64,650,291
|
90.49%
|
6,792,820
|
9.51%
|
|
Derek Briffett
|
71,198,018
|
99.66%
|
245,093
|
0.34%
|
|
Joseph Ennen
|
71,298,350
|
99.80%
|
144,761
|
0.20%
|
|
Rebecca Fisher
|
71,198,773
|
99.66%
|
244,338
|
0.34%
|
|
R. Dean Hollis
|
71,198,511
|
99.66%
|
244,600
|
0.34%
|
|
Katrina Houde
|
70,312,232
|
98.42%
|
1,130,879
|
1.58%
|
|
Leslie Starr Keating
|
71,287,339
|
99.78%
|
155,772
|
0.22%
|
|
Ken Kempf
|
71,165,402
|
99.61%
|
277,709
|
0.39%
|
"On behalf of SunOpta and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Michael Detlefsen and Brendan Springstubb for their dedication, leadership and support to the company during their tenure as directors,” said Dean Hollis, Chair of SunOpta. “We wish Michael and Brendan well in their future endeavors.”
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic, natural and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models.
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Scott Van Winkle
ICR
617-956-6736
scott.vanwinkle@icrinc.com
Source: SunOpta Inc.