Mission Produce caps Mexican tax liability from Calavo merger at $5M in proxy update

Filed April 15, 2026 · Period ending April 15, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Mission Produce estimates one-time Mexican transfer tax from pending Calavo acquisition will not exceed $5 million, resolving uncertainty flagged when merger was announced in January 2026.

  8-K: Merger supplement verify on EDGAR →
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  Tax liability is post-closing obligation Mission Produce would pay after completing the two-step merger with Calavo Growers, representing unanticipated cost not included in original deal terms.

  8-K: Tax disclosure verify on EDGAR →
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  Filing supplements joint proxy statement shareholders will vote on to approve the Calavo acquisition, providing updated financial information about transaction costs.

  8-K: Proxy supplement verify on EDGAR →