---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-013366"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVO"
cik: "0001802974"
company_name: "Mission Produce, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:11:52.898249+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mission Produce to acquire Calavo Growers for 0.9790 shares + $14.85 cash per share

## Summary
- Each Calavo share exchanged for 0.9790 Mission shares plus $14.85 cash; stock portion may increase to preserve tax-free treatment.
- Merger expected to close by July 14, 2026, subject to stockholder votes, HSR clearance, and other customary conditions.
- Calavo equity awards (options, RSUs) cashed out based on merger consideration value at closing.
- One Calavo director to join Mission board after closing; termination fees: $12.87M (Calavo) and $15.02M (Mission).
- Joint press release and investor presentation filed as exhibits to the 8-K.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-013366
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVO
- cik: 0001802974
- company_name: Mission Produce, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1802974/000119312526013366/0001193125-26-013366-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1802974/000119312526013366/d47538d8k.htm

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