Calavo Growers, Inc.
CVGW/Mission Produce, Inc.AVOMission Produce to acquire Calavo Growers in mixed stock-cash merger
Key takeaways
- Mission Produce, Inc. acquires Calavo Growers, Inc. — 26% premium (mixed).
Deal value
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mixed
Per-share offer
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Premium
+26.0%
Days to close
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Term fee
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Announced
Apr 24, 2026
Preliminary Proxy
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Definitive Proxy
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Record date
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Shareholder vote
Apr 28, 2026
Expected close
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- Apr 24, 2026this filing
Mission Produce to acquire Calavo Growers in mixed stock-cash merger
Mission Produce, Inc. agreed to acquire Calavo Growers, Inc. in an all-stock and cash transaction where Calavo shareholders will receive 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce common stock and $14.85 in cash per share, valuing the transaction at $27.15 per Calavo share based on Mission Produce's January 13, 2026 closing price, representing a 26% premium to Calavo's 30-day VWAP. Upon consummation, former Calavo shareholders will own approximately 20% of the combined company. Shareholder votes are scheduled for April 28, 2026, with both boards unanimously recommending approval.