SunOpta (STKL) Announces Decision On Abener Arbitration

December 23, 2008 7:45 AM EST

SunOpta (Nasdaq: STKL) and SunOpta BioProcess announced that the arbitrator has rendered his decision in the arbitration proceedings with Abener Energia S.A. regarding the Equipment Supply and Engineering Services Agreement related to a bioethanol plant being constructed in Salamanca, Spain.

The ruling of the arbitrator partially allowed Abener's claim and ordered payment be made to Abener in the amount of the EUR 1,329,898. The arbitrator's decision resolves certain disputes related to the interpretation of contractual business terms and does not reflect on the effectiveness of the Company's products and technologies nor the value of its intellectual property.

Due to confidentiality requirements that were agreed upon by both parties as part of the arbitration proceedings, neither party is at liberty to disclose further details.

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SunOpta Inc. is an operator of high-growth ethical businesses, focusing on integrated business models in the natural and organic food and natural health markets.


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