July 31 (Reuters) - SunOpta Inc SOY.TO :
* Announces transformational and accretive strategic acquisition of Sunrise
growers
* Says deal valued at $450 million
* Transaction expected to be accretive to SunOpta's fiscal 2016 adjusted
earnings and cash earnings on a per share basis
* Expects to realize over $10 million in procurement, logistical and other
operating synergies by the end of 2017
* Says intends to finance the acquisition through a combination of debt and
equity financing
* Deal is expected to be approximately $0.04 and $0.05 accretive to adjusted
earnings per share in fiscal 2016 and 2017
* To acquire Sunrise Holdings (Delaware), Inc. from an investor group led by
affiliates of Paine & Partners Llc
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