Calavo Growers Investor Alert: Probe Launched Into Proposed Sale

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC investigating adequacy of price and process in Calavo Growers acquisition by Mission Produce

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a single ripe avocado on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the complex corporate strategy and financial implications of the proposed Calavo Growers acquisition.The proposed acquisition of Calavo Growers by Mission Produce raises questions about fair valuation in the produce industry's competitive landscape.New Orleans Today

The law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC has launched an investigation into the proposed $14.85 per share cash and 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc. The firm is seeking to determine if the consideration and process are adequate, or if the company is being undervalued.

Why it matters

Calavo Growers is a major avocado and fresh produce company, so this proposed acquisition could have significant implications for the produce industry. The investigation by Kahn Swick & Foti suggests there may be concerns that Calavo shareholders are not receiving full value in the deal.

The details

Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Calavo Growers shareholders would receive $14.85 in cash and 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce for each Calavo share they own. Kahn Swick & Foti is examining whether this consideration adequately values Calavo or if the company is being underpriced in the acquisition.

  • The proposed acquisition of Calavo Growers by Mission Produce was announced on April 3, 2026.

The players

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A law firm investigating the proposed acquisition of Calavo Growers by Mission Produce to determine if the consideration and process are adequate.

Calavo Growers, Inc.

A major avocado and fresh produce company that has agreed to be acquired by Mission Produce.

Mission Produce, Inc.

The company that has agreed to acquire Calavo Growers in a cash and stock deal.

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What they’re saying

“If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn toll free at any time.”

— Lewis S. Kahn, Managing Partner, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

What’s next

Kahn Swick & Foti will continue its investigation into whether the proposed acquisition price and process adequately values Calavo Growers for its shareholders.

The takeaway

This investigation by Kahn Swick & Foti suggests there may be concerns that Calavo Growers shareholders are not receiving full value in the proposed acquisition by Mission Produce, underscoring the importance of ensuring fair pricing and process in major M&A transactions.