---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-162551"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CVGW"
cik: "0001133470"
company_name: "CALAVO GROWERS INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:17:00.544571+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Calavo/Mission Produce merger clears HSR waiting period; closing expected in fiscal Q3 2026

## Summary
- HSR Act waiting period for proposed merger expired April 17, 2026, satisfying a key closing condition.
- Closing remains subject to Calavo shareholder and Mission Produce stockholder approvals, plus Mexico antitrust clearance.
- Parties expect to consummate transaction in fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2026.
- Registration statement declared effective March 20, 2026; proxy materials mailed March 25, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-162551
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CVGW
- cik: 0001133470
- company_name: CALAVO GROWERS INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133470/000119312526162551/0001193125-26-162551-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133470/000119312526162551/d102106d8k.htm

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