Exhibit 99.1
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 12, 2016
SUNOPTA INC.
(Exact name
of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Canada | 001-34198 | Not Applicable |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification |
| incorporation) | No.) |
2233 Argentia Road, Suite 401
Mississauga, Ontario,
L5N 2X7, Canada
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(905) 821-9669
(Registrant's telephone
number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| [ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| [ ] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
On April 12, 2016, SunOpta Inc. (the “Company”) is holding an Analyst Day from its Innovation Center in Edina, Minnesota. As disclosed in its press release, dated April 11, 2016, the purpose of the day is to provide a better understanding of the Company and its global operations and detail the Company’s strategies for the next 24-36 months. Presenters will include Rik Jacobs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert McKeracher, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the Company’s management team.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available at approximately 11:00 AM Eastern Time on April 12, 2016. The webcast can be accessed via a link on the Company’s website at www.sunopta.com. The presentation is also available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://investor.sunopta.com. The presentation to be used during the Analyst Day, and the related press release, are attached as exhibits to this Form 8-K.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the related exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | SunOpta Inc. Analyst Day slide presentation, dated April 12, 2016 |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated April 11, 2016 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SUNOPTA INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Robert McKeracher |
| Robert McKeracher | |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
| Date: | April 12, 2016 |
Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUNOPTA ANNOUNCES ANALYST DAY WEBCAST
Toronto, April 11, 2016 - SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, today announced it will host presentations for analysts who cover the healthy and organic foods industry on April 12, 2016 from its Innovation Center in Edina, Minn.
The purpose of the day is to provide a better understanding of SunOpta and its global operations and detail company strategies for the next 24-36 months. Presenters will include Rik Jacobs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert McKeracher, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and other members of SunOpta’s management team.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available at approximately 11:00 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The webcast can be accessed via a link at www.sunopta.com. The presentation will be available to download at http://investor.sunopta.com.
Please go to SunOpta’s website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A webcast replay will be archived and can be accessed at SunOpta’s website for approximately 90 days.
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. SunOpta's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure.
For further information, please contact:
| SunOpta Inc. |
| Rob Litt, Director Global Communications |
| Tel: 952-893-7863 |
| Rob.litt@sunopta.com |