[8-K/A] – Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) (CIK 0001802974)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mission Produce (AVO) filed an 8-K/A to disclose the separation terms for Juan A. Wiesner, President of Central and South America, whose departure is effective November 1, 2025. The Separation Agreement provides a $375,000 cash severance, comprising $354,462 tied to an incentive program for incorporating a new company under Peruvian law and $20,538 in additional severance.

All outstanding but unvested equity awards remain governed by existing award agreements. The agreement includes confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit, non-disparagement, and waiver of claims provisions. The agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.

0001802974 0001802974 2025-10-13 2025-10-13

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 13, 2025

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

MISSION PRODUCE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-39561		95-3847744
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2710 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA		93030
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

(805) 981-3650

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		AVO		The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 7, 2025, Mission Produce, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Juan A. Wiesner, President of Central and South America from the Company effective November 1, 2025. This Amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2025 is being filed to disclose the terms of a Separation Agreement entered into with Mr. Wiesner in connection with his departure.

Under the terms of the Separation Agreement, Mr. Wiesner will receive a cash severance payment totaling $375,000 which includes $354,462 as part of the incentive program for the incorporation of a new company under Peruvian law and $20,538 representing additional severance pay. All outstanding but unvested equity awards will remain subject to the terms of the applicable equity award agreements. The Separation Agreement also includes confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit, non-disparagement, and waiver of claims provisions.

A copy of the Separation Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Separation Agreement, dated October 13, 2025 by and between Beggie Peru S.A.C, Mission Produce, Inc., and Juan A. Wiesner
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						MISSION PRODUCE, INC.
Date: October 15, 2025						/s/ Stephen J. Barnard
						Stephen J. Barnard
						Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Mission Produce (AVO) disclose in this 8-K/A?

It disclosed the terms of a Separation Agreement with Juan A. Wiesner tied to his departure as President of Central and South America.

When is Juan A. Wiesner’s departure effective at Mission Produce (AVO)?

His departure is effective November 1, 2025.

How much severance will Juan A. Wiesner receive from Mission Produce (AVO)?

A total cash severance of $375,000: $354,462 for a Peruvian law incorporation incentive and $20,538 as additional severance.

What happens to Juan A. Wiesner’s unvested equity awards at Mission Produce (AVO)?

All outstanding but unvested equity awards remain subject to the applicable equity award agreements.

What restrictive covenants are included in the Separation Agreement?

Confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit, non-disparagement, and waiver of claims provisions.

Where can investors find the full Separation Agreement for Mission Produce (AVO)?

It is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the report.

Who are the parties to the Separation Agreement disclosed by Mission Produce (AVO)?

Beggie Peru S.A.C., Mission Produce, Inc., and Juan A. Wiesner.