Mission Produce clears U.S. antitrust hurdle for Calavo acquisition, targets Q4 close

Filed April 20, 2026 · Period ending April 17, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  HSR Act waiting period expired April 17, removing U.S. antitrust obstacle for Mission's acquisition of Calavo Growers, a major step toward combining two leading avocado companies.

  Item 8.01 verify on EDGAR →
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  Merger expected to close in fiscal Q4 2026 (ending July 31), subject to shareholder votes and Mexico antitrust approval—giving investors a concrete timeline for the transformative deal.

  Item 8.01 verify on EDGAR →
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  Three conditions remain: Mission stockholder approval, Calavo shareholder approval, and clearance from Mexican competition authorities—standard requirements for cross-border public company mergers.

  Item 8.01 verify on EDGAR →