Major M&A activity includes Fertitta Entertainment's $17.6 billion all-cash acquisition of Caesars Entertainment at $31 per share, Autodesk's $3.6 billion purchase of MaintainX, and MasterBrand's completion of its $3.6 billion acquisition of American Woodmark. Other notable deals include DigitalBridge acquiring ArcLight Capital Partners for $1.05 billion, Global-e acquiring Passport for $350 million, and Mission Produce completing its acquisition of Calavo Growers. Several companies initiated strategic reviews including Monro, Fortune Brands, and Largo.

Mission Produce has completed its acquisition of Calavo Growers for $26.05 per share ($14.85 cash plus 0.9790 Mission shares). The deal unites two major North American avocado companies, expanding Mission's vertically integrated platform with enhanced sourcing capabilities, broader product portfolio including prepared foods, and improved market reach across retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels.

Mission Produce has completed its acquisition of Calavo Growers for $26.05 per share ($14.85 cash plus 0.9790 Mission shares). The merger unites two major North American avocado companies, expanding Mission's vertically integrated platform, broadening its product portfolio to include tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods, and enhancing sourcing and packing capabilities across the combined entity.

Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) announced it has obtained antitrust clearance from Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) for its pending acquisition of Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW). The approval satisfies a key closing condition, and the companies expect the transaction to close on May 28, 2026, subject to satisfaction of remaining closing conditions.

Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four merger transactions: Allegiant Travel Company's merger with Sun Country Airlines Holdings, and Calavo Growers' merger with Mission Produce. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair value in these proposed deals.

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating three companies for potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches related to major transactions: Penumbra's $374 per share sale to Boston Scientific, Calavo's acquisition by Mission Produce for $14.85 cash plus stock, and Mission Produce's merger with Calavo. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures.

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, has announced an investigation into Calavo Growers' proposed merger with Mission Produce. Under the deal terms, Calavo shareholders would receive 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce stock and $14.85 in cash per share. The firm is questioning whether the deal represents a fair valuation for shareholders.

Mission Produce has agreed to acquire Calavo Growers in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $430 million ($27.00 per share). The acquisition will expand Mission's North American avocado operations, add prepared foods capabilities like guacamole, and create a vertically integrated fresh produce platform with expected $25 million in annual cost synergies within 18 months. The transaction is expected to close by end of August 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Mission Produce, a leading global avocado supplier, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art packhouse in Guatemala to enhance its year-round avocado supply. The facility is designed to maintain high quality standards and increase the company's ability to meet growing global demand for avocados.

Mission Produce, a global leader in avocado production, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala to enhance its year-round avocado supply and meet the increasing global demand.

Mission Produce, Inc. expects to deliver strong fourth quarter results, driven primarily by the strong performance in its Marketing & Distribution segment. The company expects total revenue to exceed $320 million and adjusted EBITDA to exceed $28 million.

Mission Produce reported strong Q3 results, with a 24% revenue boost driven by a 36% increase in avocado prices, despite a 10% drop in sales volume. Management expects avocado prices to come down in Q4 but remain above prior-year levels.