Globalharvest Holdings Increases Stake to 13.85% Amidst Company's Poison Pill Adoption

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This Schedule 13D/A reveals Globalharvest Holdings Venture Ltd. has significantly increased its stake in Mission Produce, acquiring an additional 933,322 shares for approximately $11.82 million, bringing its total ownership to 13.85%. This accumulation of shares, particularly the purchases made on January 21st and 22nd, 2026, directly precedes the company's adoption of a "poison pill" on January 22nd, 2026. The timing strongly suggests the poison pill was a defensive measure by Mission Produce's board in response to Globalharvest's increasing influence, potentially signaling a looming control contest or an unwanted takeover attempt. Investors should monitor further actions from both Globalharvest and Mission Produce, especially concerning the recently announced acquisition of Calavo Growers.

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• Stake Increase to 13.85%

  Globalharvest Holdings Venture Ltd. has increased its beneficial ownership in Mission Produce, Inc. to 9,770,608 shares, representing 13.85% of the common stock outstanding.

• Recent Share Purchases

  The reporting person acquired an additional 933,322 shares between January 16 and January 22, 2026, for an aggregate price of approximately $11.82 million.

• Coincides with Poison Pill Adoption

  These significant share accumulations occurred immediately prior to and on the same day as Mission Produce's Board of Directors adopting a limited duration stockholder rights plan (poison pill) on January 22, 2026, suggesting a defensive response to Globalharvest's increased stake.

• Ongoing M&A Context

  This increased ownership comes shortly after Mission Produce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Calavo Growers for approximately $430 million on January 15, 2026.

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This Schedule 13D/A reveals Globalharvest Holdings Venture Ltd. has significantly increased its stake in Mission Produce, acquiring an additional 933,322 shares for approximately $11.82 million, bringing its total ownership to 13.85%. This accumulation of shares, particularly the purchases made on January 21st and 22nd, 2026, directly precedes the company's adoption of a "poison pill" on January 22nd, 2026. The timing strongly suggests the poison pill was a defensive measure by Mission Produce's board in response to Globalharvest's increasing influence, potentially signaling a looming control contest or an unwanted takeover attempt. Investors should monitor further actions from both Globalharvest and Mission Produce, especially concerning the recently announced acquisition of Calavo Growers.