Mission Produce, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) filed an 8-K on April 20, 2026 reporting progress on its previously announced two-step merger with Calavo Growers, Inc. The Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) waiting period for the transaction expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 17, 2026, satisfying one regulatory condition. The merger remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including stockholder approvals and Mexican antitrust clearance, and is expected to close in the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2026 if conditions are met.

Key Details

• The transaction is structured as a two-step merger: Merger Sub I merges into Calavo (First Merger) then the surviving Calavo merges into Merger Sub II (Second Merger).
• Registration statement on Form S-4 (including the prospectus and joint proxy) was filed March 9, 2026, amended March 18, and declared effective March 20, 2026; final prospectus and Calavo definitive proxy were filed March 20, 2026.
• Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus mailing to shareholders began on or about March 25, 2026.
• Remaining conditions include approval by Mission Produce stockholders and Calavo shareholders and clearance from Mexican antitrust authorities; parties expect closing by the quarter ending July 31, 2026.

Why It Matters
The HSR expiration is an important regulatory milestone but not the final step — shareholder votes and Mexican antitrust approval are still required. The S-4/proxy materials describe the share issuance to be used in the First Merger and are the primary sources for investor voting and disclosure. Investors should review the Registration Statement and Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (available on the SEC website and each company’s investor relations site) before making voting or investment decisions.