Mission Produce CEO plans sale of 50,062 shares

CEO Stephen J Barnard, via Barnard Properties LLC, filed a Rule 144 notice to sell Mission Produce common stock acquired in prior private placements.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) received a Rule 144 notice relating to a planned sale of its common stock. The sale is for the account of CEO Stephen J Barnard, using the Merrill Lynch brokerage account named Barnard Properties LLC. The securities were acquired in several private placements from 2014 through 2020 and are expected to be sold on the NYSE.

Key Figures

Figure in Securities Information section: 50,062 units Private placement figure (2014-12-23): 22,254 units Private placement figure (2015-03-04): 9,350 units +3 more

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Figure in Securities Information section 50,062 units Listed in the 144: Securities Information row associated with the planned transaction

Private placement figure (2014-12-23) 22,254 units Appears in the Securities To Be Sold section for Common acquired on December 23, 2014

Private placement figure (2015-03-04) 9,350 units Appears in the Securities To Be Sold section for Common acquired on March 4, 2015

Private placement figure (2015-05-01) 9,775 units Appears in the Securities To Be Sold section for Common acquired on May 1, 2015

Private placement figure (2020-10-01) 8,683 units Appears in the Securities To Be Sold section for Common acquired on October 1, 2020

Date of Notice September 11, 2026 Date on which the Rule 144 notice was signed by Stephen J Barnard

Key Terms

Rule 144, Private Placement, Date of Notice

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Private Placement financial

"Common | 12/23/2014 | Private Placement | Mission Produce, Inc"

A private placement is a sale of securities directly to a selected group of investors, typically institutions or accredited investors, instead of through a public offering. It lets a company raise money faster and with fewer regulatory steps; for existing shareholders it matters because the newly issued shares, often sold at a discount, increase the share count and can dilute their ownership.

Date of Notice regulatory

"Date of Notice | 09/11/2026"

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose for Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO)?

It discloses a proposed sale of Mission Produce common stock under Rule 144 for the account of CEO Stephen J Barnard, using the Barnard Properties LLC account, with Merrill Lynch acting as broker and sales expected to occur on the NYSE.

Who is the seller in the Mission Produce (AVO) Form 144 filing?

The notice is filed for the account of Stephen J Barnard, CEO of Mission Produce, with a remark that the account name of the seller is Barnard Properties LLC, for which Stephen Barnard is the manager.

What type of Mission Produce (AVO) securities are covered by this Rule 144 notice?

The filing covers common stock of Mission Produce, Inc., proposed to be sold through Merrill Lynch, with the exchange identified as the NYSE in the Securities Information section.

When were the Mission Produce (AVO) securities in this Form 144 originally acquired?

The securities were acquired in private placements on four dates: December 23, 2014; March 4, 2015; May 1, 2015; and October 1, 2020, as listed in the Securities To Be Sold section.

When was the Rule 144 notice for Mission Produce (AVO) filed?

The Rule 144 notice is dated September 11, 2026, as shown in the Date of Notice field signed by Stephen J Barnard.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001825803
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Mission Produce, Inc
SEC File Number	001-39561
Address of Issuer	2710 Camino del Sol Oxnard CALIFORNIA 93030
Phone	8059940686
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	Stephen J Barnard
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	CEO

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Merrill Lynch 300 E Esplanade Dr # 2150 Oxnard CA 93036	50062	653309	87678404	09/11/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	12/23/2014	Private Placement	Mission Produce, Inc			22254	12/23/2014	Check
Common	03/04/2015	Private Placement	Mission Produce, Inc			9350	03/04/2015	Check
Common	05/01/2015	Private Placement	Mission Produce, Inc			9775	05/01/2015	Check
Common	10/01/2020	Private Placement	Mission Produce, Inc.			8683	10/01/2020	Check

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	Barnard Properties LLC is account name of seller. Stephen Barnard is the manager of Barnard Properties LLC
Date of Notice	09/11/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	Stephen J Barnard
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)