Refresco to Take SunOpta Private in $6.50-a-Share Plant-Based Beverages Deal

SunOpta ( (STKL) ) has shared an update.

Refresco, a leading independent beverage solutions provider with operations in North America, Europe and Australia, has agreed to acquire SunOpta for $6.50 per share in cash in a deal that will take SunOpta private and significantly expand Refresco’s capabilities in the fast-growing plant-based beverages category. The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies’ boards and expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 pending court, regulatory and shareholder approvals, is positioned as a strategic combination that strengthens Refresco’s North American footprint, broadens its customer base into out-of-home channels, and provides SunOpta with increased scale and resources, while prompting SunOpta to suspend earnings calls and halt quarterly and annual guidance during the closing process.

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SunOpta is a North American supply chain solutions provider specializing in customized, sustainability-focused offerings for top brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of plant-based beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks. With more than 50 years of expertise, the company supports customer growth through high-quality, innovative products distributed via retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels across North America.

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