--- title: "SunOpta Completes Refresco Acquisition and Goes Private" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285066340.md" description: "SunOpta has completed its acquisition by Refresco Holding B.V. for $6.50 per share, following shareholder approval and a court order. The company has repaid its 2023 credit agreement and will delist its shares from Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange, transitioning to private ownership. This acquisition led to a board reshuffle with new directors appointed. Analysts rate STKL stock as a Buy with an $8.00 price target, citing improving financial performance and strong M&A catalysts, despite concerns over valuation and cash-flow volatility." datetime: "2026-05-04T11:47:33.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285066340.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285066340.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285066340.md) --- # SunOpta Completes Refresco Acquisition and Goes Private ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks SunOpta ( (STKL) ) has issued an update. On May 1, 2026, SunOpta completed its acquisition by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. for US$6.50 per share in cash, following strong shareholder approval on April 16, 2026 and a final court order on April 22, 2026. In conjunction with the transaction, the company fully repaid and terminated its 2023 credit agreement, with backstop letters of credit arranged through JPMorgan as SunOpta continues various banking relationships with former lenders. Also on May 1, 2026, SunOpta moved to delist its common shares from Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange and to deregister under U.S. and Canadian securities laws, effectively transitioning to private ownership under Refresco. The closing of the deal prompted a board reshuffle, with several directors resigning and new Refresco-aligned directors appointed, marking a significant change in governance and reporting status for shareholders and other stakeholders. The most recent analyst rating on (STKL) stock is a Buy with a $8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SunOpta stock, see the STKL Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on STKL Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, STKL is a Outperform. The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (revenue growth, return to profitability, and materially reduced leverage) and the strong M&A catalyst from the approved all-cash acquisition. Technicals are supportive but somewhat extended, while valuation looks demanding given modest margins and historical cash-flow volatility. To see Spark’s full report on STKL stock, click here. **More about SunOpta** SunOpta Inc. is a North American supply chain solutions provider that delivers customized services and innovation for major brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks. With more than 50 years of expertise, the company focuses on high-quality, sustainability-forward products distributed through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels across North America. **Average Trading Volume:** 2,849,676 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy **Current Market Cap:** $769.4M For a thorough assessment of STKL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [STKL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/STKL.US.md) - [JPM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM.US.md) - [NDAQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NDAQ.US.md) - [JPM-M.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-M.US.md) - [JPM-C.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-C.US.md) - [JPM-D.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-D.US.md) - [JPM-L.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-L.US.md) - [8634.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/8634.JP.md) - [JPM-K.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-K.US.md) - [JPM-J.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JPM-J.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Real, RE/MAX set Aug. 18 election deadline for RE/MAX holders in pending acquisition](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294820715.md) - [Bank of Cyprus Holdings updates 2026 financial calendar with interim dividend dates](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294777185.md) - [Optimum RE Spain Socimi returns EUR 2.39 million to sole shareholder via capital reduction](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294659649.md) - [Greenlight Capital Re holds annual shareholder meeting](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294732411.md) - [Agam Capital Appointed to Provide Specialist Support Services and Advanced ALM Capabilities to Sompo Life Re, Ltd](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294760103.md)