Taylor Bruce C. 4

What Happened
Bruce C. Taylor, a director of Mission Produce, made open-market purchases on June 12, 2026, acquiring a total of 165,842 common shares. The filing reports two purchases: 10,000 shares at $11.14 ($111,400) and 155,842 shares at an average weighted price of $11.16 ($1,739,197), for a combined cash outlay of approximately $1,850,597. This was a direct purchase (transaction code P), which retail investors often view as a positive signal from insiders, though it is not a guarantee of future performance.

Key Details

• Transaction date: June 12, 2026 (reported on Form 4 filed June 15, 2026) — filing was made within the SEC’s two-business-day window.
• Lots and prices: 10,000 shares @ $11.14 ($111,400); 155,842 shares @ $11.16 (avg) ($1,739,197); total ≈ $1,850,597.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing details.
• Footnotes of note:
  • F1: The $11.16 price is an average weighted price; the larger block was bought in multiple trades at prices ranging $11.15–$11.17.
  • F2/F3: Some shares are held by entities (Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. and Taylor Family Investments LLC). Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power over those entity-held shares but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
• Transaction type: Open-market purchase (P); not an option exercise, award, or gift.

Context
Insider purchases like this are direct buys of company stock and are often watched by investors as a sign of confidence from management or directors. There is no indication in the filing of derivative transactions, immediate resale, or a 10% owner status. As always, use insider buys as one of several factors in investment decisions.