Oaktree Commits 20% Stake to Support SunOpta's Acquisition by Refresco

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Major shareholder Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC, holding nearly 20% of SunOpta's shares, has formally agreed to vote in favor of the company's acquisition by Refresco.

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• Major Shareholder Support for Acquisition

  Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC, and its affiliates, holding approximately 19.99% of SunOpta's common shares, have formally agreed to vote in favor of the company's acquisition by Refresco, as announced on February 6, 2026.

• Merger De-risked

  This voting agreement from a significant institutional investor provides strong backing for the proposed acquisition, increasing the probability of its successful completion.

• Shift in Ownership Group

  Brookfield Corporation and BAM Partners Trust have ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5% and are no longer reporting as part of the Oaktree group.

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This Schedule 13D/A filing provides a critical update following SunOpta's announcement on February 6, 2026, of its definitive agreement to be acquired by Refresco. Oaktree, a significant institutional investor with a nearly 20% stake, has entered into a voting and support agreement, committing its shares to the proposed acquisition. This commitment from a major shareholder significantly de-risks the merger process by securing a substantial block of votes, increasing the likelihood of the transaction's successful completion. Additionally, the filing notes that Brookfield Corporation and BAM Partners Trust are no longer acting together with Oaktree and have ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent, indicating a shift in the company's major shareholder group.