SunOpta Announces HSR Act Waiting Period Termination, Advancing Refresco Acquisition

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SunOpta announced the early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period, satisfying a key regulatory condition for its proposed acquisition by Refresco for US$6.50 per share.

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• HSR Act Waiting Period Terminated

  SunOpta announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).

• Key Acquisition Condition Met

  This satisfies a significant regulatory condition for the proposed acquisition of SunOpta by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V.

• Acquisition Terms Confirmed

  The proposed acquisition is for US$6.50 per share in cash.

• Remaining Conditions

  The closing of the arrangement is still subject to other regulatory clearances, approval by SunOpta's shareholders and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and other customary closing conditions.

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This filing confirms a critical step towards the completion of SunOpta's acquisition by Refresco. The early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period removes a significant regulatory hurdle, increasing the certainty of the deal closing. Investors should monitor the remaining conditions, including shareholder and court approvals, as the transaction progresses towards its anticipated completion.