Mission Produce announces $490M Calavo acquisition, posts Q1 loss on $7M deal costs

Filed March 12, 2026 · Period ending January 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Mar 10, 2025 · ~2 min read

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  Mission agreed to acquire Calavo Growers for ~$490M in cash and stock, financing through $250M new term loans, $50M revolver increase, equity, and cash. Transaction expands North American avocado supply and adds prepared foods business. Expected to close Q3 2026.

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  Company reported $0.7M net loss versus $3.9M profit prior year, driven entirely by $7M in Calavo transaction costs (legal, diligence, advisory fees). Underlying operations remained profitable with flat gross profit despite 17% revenue decline.

  MD&A: Transaction Costs verify on EDGAR →
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  Revenue fell 17% as Mexican avocado oversupply drove 30% price decline, partially offset by 14% volume growth. Complete reversal from prior year's supply-constrained 29% revenue growth with 25% price increases.

  MD&A: Revenue Dynamics verify on EDGAR →