Roots shareholders back Marquee Brands deal at C$ 4.10 per share

Marquee Brands, via JM&A Design & Development, is set to buy Roots for C$ 4.10 per share in cash. Shareholders backed the deal, with 28,149,071 votes for versus 79,182 against, or 99.72% support. Excluding certain holders, support was 21,733,771 votes for versus 79,182 against, or 99.64%. Canada’s competition authority issued a no-action letter, clearing a key closing condition. Closing is expected in October 2026, pending a court order hearing scheduled for Oct. 15, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Roots Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610131639BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261013_BW483662) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)