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Mission Produce and Calavo merger clears HSR waiting period; closing expected by July 31, 2026
Mission Produce, Inc.
- HSR Act waiting period expired April 17, 2026, satisfying one condition for closing the merger.
- Merger still requires approval from Mission Produce stockholders and Calavo shareholders.
- Also subject to approval from Mexico antitrust authorities; parties expect close in fiscal Q3 2026.
- Merger announced Jan 14, 2026; two-step structure: Merger Sub I merges into Calavo, then surviving entity merges into Merger Sub II.
- Consummation remains subject to other customary closing conditions per the Merger Agreement.