MergerApr 17, 2026, 04:22 PM
Calavo Growers & Mission Produce Merger S-4 Declared Effective
AI Summary
Calavo Growers, Inc. provided an update on its previously disclosed merger with Mission Produce, Inc. The registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a prospectus and joint proxy statement for the merger, was declared effective by the SEC on March 20, 2026. This marks a key regulatory milestone for the two-step merger transaction, where Calavo will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mission Produce.
Key Highlights
- Merger Agreement between Calavo Growers and Mission Produce was announced on January 14, 2026.
- Mission Produce filed Form S-4 registration statement on March 9, 2026.
- The S-4 Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on March 20, 2026.
- A final prospectus and definitive proxy statement were filed on March 20, 2026.