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Winpak Ltd./ADR
Winpak Ltd. supplies rigid and flexible packaging from its headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where it was founded in 1972. It produces barrier films for...
Winpak Ltd./ADR
Winpak Ltd. supplies rigid and flexible packaging from its headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where it was founded in 1972. It produces barrier films for meat, cheese, and medical packaging at four Canadian and two US plants, with the Flexible division generating about 70% of roughly $1.1B annual revenue. The company employs about 2,700 people, invests about $25M annually in R&D and capital improvements, and maintains an ADR program initiated around 1990. CEO Brock Friesen has led since 2020, and the firm pays a quarterly dividend.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winpak a family office or investment vehicle?
No. Winpak Ltd. is a publicly traded manufacturer of high-barrier packaging. It does not operate as a family office or investment vehicle. The ADR symbol is WPKYY.
What does Winpak manufacture?
Winpak produces rigid and flexible packaging — primarily barrier films used for meat, cheese, and medical devices. Products include rollstock, lidding films, and peelable seals. The high oxygen barrier extends shelf life for perishable goods.
Where are Winpak's production facilities located?
Winpak operates six plants: four in Canada (Winnipeg, Manitoba; Wentworth, Nova Scotia; Toronto, Ontario; and one additional site) and two in the US (Blenker, Wisconsin and Portland, Maine). The headquarters remain in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
How can US investors buy Winpak shares?
Winpak's ADR trades over-the-counter under the ticker WPKYY. Each ADR represents one common share. The primary listing is on the Toronto Stock Exchange under WIN. The ADR program simplifies US access without requiring a Canadian brokerage.
What is Winpak's market share in North America?
Public filings suggest Winpak holds about 40% of the North American market for Flexform film, a high-barrier peelable lidding material. This makes it the dominant player in that narrow segment. Market share for broader categories is lower.
Does Winpak pay a dividend?
Yes. Winpak pays a quarterly dividend. As of late 2023, the dividend was CAD $0.10 per share per quarter, yielding roughly 0.5%. The payout has been consistent for over a decade.
Is Winpak related to any family office or holding company?
Not directly. The company's largest shareholder is the Winnipeg-based Friesen family, through personal holdings and public company stock. Executive chairman Brock Friesen's family owns a combined 15% of shares, per SEDAR filings — but this is a public company, not a family office.
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