Shareholders Approve Mission Produce Merger; Delisting Expected

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Calavo Growers shareholders approved the proposed merger with Mission Produce, Inc., a critical step towards the transaction's completion, which will result in Calavo's delisting from Nasdaq.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Shareholders voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Mission Produce, Inc., with 12,110,759 votes for and 960,154 against.

• Executive Compensation Rejected

  A non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation related to the merger was not approved by shareholders, with 7,724,865 votes against.

• Delisting Anticipated

  Upon the closing of the merger, Calavo's Common Stock is expected to be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

• Remaining Conditions & Timeline

  The merger remains subject to regulatory approvals in Mexico, with closing anticipated during the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2026.

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Calavo Growers shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Mission Produce, Inc., a critical milestone in the transaction. This approval, following previous disclosures regarding shareholder lawsuits and HSR clearance, moves the company closer to the merger's completion, expected by the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2026. The merger's completion will result in Calavo's common stock being delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market, fundamentally altering the investment thesis for current shareholders. While the primary merger agreement was approved, shareholders rejected the non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation related to the merger, indicating some dissent regarding executive payouts. This strategic move comes after Calavo reported a significant 83% decline in Q1 net income and an operating loss, suggesting the merger could be a crucial step for the company's future direction.