SunOpta (STKL) CEO Kocher acquired 72,800 shares
Insider transactions reported
Brian W Kocher (CEO at SunOpta Inc., STKL) reported that they acquired 72,800 shares, and gave up 24,876 shares at $3.71 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jan 2, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 145,716 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Kocher Brian W
- Role
- CEO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Shares1 | +72,800 | - | - | 153,311 direct |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Shares2 | -24,876 | avg $3.71 | $92.3K | 145,716 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 72,800 Common Shares1, 4, 5, ... | -72,800 | - | - | 24,667 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Shares: 97,792 to 145,716 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 96,269 to 24,667 direct
Other positions listed
- Common Shares: 84,000 indirect, By Trust
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of STKL common stock.
- 2. This line item reflects the deemed disposition of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of the RSUs.
- 3. The Brian W Kocher Revocable Trust UAD December 23, 2014, for which the reporting person is the co-trustee with his spouse.
- 4. The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 2, 2025, subject to the continued employment of the reporting person through each such vesting date.
- 5. The Restricted Stock Units do not have an expiration date.
- 6. On March 13, 2024 the reporting person was granted 74,000 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on January 2, 2025, subject to the continued employment of the reporting person through each vesting date.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Kocher report in this STKL Form 4?
Brian W Kocher (CEO at SunOpta Inc., STKL) reported that they acquired 72,800 shares, and gave up 24,876 shares at $3.71 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Jan 2, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 145,716 shares held directly.
How many STKL shares does Kocher hold after this filing?
The filing shows 145,716 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for STKL
Across the 3 sessions after earlier STKL headlines, the stock closed higher 1 times and lower 2 times, with a median move of 4.0% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | STKL | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | SunOpta Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference | +4.0% | +0.7% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | SunOpta Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results | -26.6% | -1.1% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | SunOpta Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference | -1.3% | +0.0% |
Earlier insider filings at STKL
- Dec 18, 2025SVP of R&D and FSQ Clark Bryan P converted options into 10,000 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 4,560 shares, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 51,022 units (SEC Form 4)
- Nov 26, 2025CFO Gaba Greg bought $50,850 worth of shares (15,000 units at $3.39), increasing direct ownership by 16% to 110,970 units (SEC Form 4)
- Oct 24, 2025Chief Financial Officer Gaba Greg converted options into 28,169 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 12,846 shares, increasing direct ownership by 19% to 95,970 units (SEC Form 4)
- Oct 24, 2025Director Lemmon David J was granted 79 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 5,291 units (SEC Form 4)
- Oct 24, 2025Director Reynoso Diego was granted 477 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.87% to 55,538 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Farming/Seeds/Milling
Follow STKL and get a push notification the moment its next story breaks.