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title: "Mission Produce secures Mexican antitrust approval; Calavo merger expected to close May 28, 2026"
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description: "Mission Produce has received Mexican antitrust approval for its acquisition of Calavo, with the merger expected to close on May 28, 2026, pending remaining conditions. The approval from COFECE fulfills the regulatory requirement, and a joint proxy statement/prospectus was sent to shareholders on March 25, 2026. Both companies warn that the closing is still subject to conditions and risks that may delay or terminate the merger."
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# Mission Produce secures Mexican antitrust approval; Calavo merger expected to close May 28, 2026

**Mission Produce obtained Mexican antitrust clearance for the acquisition of Calavo and expects the merger to close on May 28, 2026, subject to remaining closing conditions.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   COFECE granted antitrust approval in Mexico, satisfying the merger’s Mexican regulatory condition.
-   Parties currently expect the transaction to be consummated on May 28, 2026, if all conditions are met.
-   Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-294128) is effective and includes the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
-   Definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus was mailed to shareholders on or about March 25, 2026.
-   Both companies caution that closing remains subject to conditions and risks that could delay or terminate the merger.

Original SEC Filing: CALAVO GROWERS INC \[ CVGW \] - 8-K - May. 22, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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