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Refresco has completed its acquisition of SunOpta, a North American supply chain solutions provider, according to a press release. The deal is now confirmed as closed, marking a full exit of SunOpta from its current ownership structure. No financial terms were disclosed in the available text.

SunOpta Inc. (STKL/SOY) has completed its acquisition by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. at US$6.50 per common share in cash, pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The transaction was previously announced and has now closed. SunOpta shares are expected to be delisted from Nasdaq and the TSX following the completion.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (BHRB) announced the completion of its merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (LNKB), effective May 1, 2026. LINKBANCORP has been merged into Burke & Herbert, and LINKBANK has been merged into Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. The transaction is now fully closed.

Banner Financial Group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pacific Financial in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $177 million. The transaction represents a confirmed M&A event between two financial institutions. No additional terms, expected close date, or regulatory conditions were detailed in the article.

Vireo Growth Inc. and FLUENT Corp. have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement under which Vireo will acquire all outstanding common shares of FLUENT in an all-stock transaction. The deal involves conversion of FLUENT's proportionate voting shares and non-voting exchangeable shares into Vireo shares. Both companies are multi-state cannabis operators listed on the CSE and OTC markets.

Smart Share Global Limited (Energy Monster) has completed its going-private merger with Mobile Charging Merger Limited, a subsidiary of Mobile Charging Group Holdings Limited. The merger was executed under an agreement dated August 1, 2025. As a result, Energy Monster is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of MidCo and will be delisted from Nasdaq.