Mission Produce Files Definitive Proxy for $501.4M Calavo Growers Merger, Sets Shareholder Vote

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Mission Produce filed a definitive proxy statement/prospectus for its proposed acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., detailing the terms of the $501.4 million cash and stock merger and setting the shareholder meeting for April 28, 2026.

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• Definitive Merger Details

  Outlines the final terms of the cash and stock merger with Calavo Growers, Inc., where Calavo shareholders will receive 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce stock and $14.85 in cash per Calavo share.

• Shareholder Vote Scheduled

  Special meetings for both Mission Produce and Calavo Growers shareholders are set for April 28, 2026, to vote on the merger and the issuance of Mission Produce common stock.

• Significant Dilution

  The transaction is expected to result in former Calavo shareholders owning approximately 20% of the combined company, leading to substantial dilution for existing Mission Produce stockholders.

• Updated Deal Valuation

  The implied value of the merger consideration for Calavo shareholders is $26.75 per share, based on Mission Produce's closing stock price of $12.16 on March 17, 2026.

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This definitive proxy statement/prospectus is a critical step towards the completion of Mission Produce's substantial acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., valued at approximately $501.4 million. The filing provides the final details for the shareholder vote on April 28, 2026, and updates the implied value of the merger consideration. While the issuance of new shares will result in significant dilution for existing Mission Produce shareholders (approximately 20% ownership for former Calavo shareholders), the company anticipates realizing meaningful annualized cost synergies of $25 million within 18 months, which could enhance long-term value. The voluntary HSR refiling is a common procedural step in large mergers and is not expected to derail the transaction, though it extends the waiting period. Investors should monitor the shareholder vote and the ongoing integration plans for the combined entity.