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Mission Produce (AVO) CAO logs PSU share grant and tax withholding

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mission Produce, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Damian Ricketts reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On January 6, 2026, he acquired 9,442 shares at a price of $0 pursuant to the issuer's 2023–2025 Performance Share Unit program, reflecting shares earned under that plan. On January 7, 2026, 4,446 shares were disposed of at $11.79 per share, with the issuer withholding these shares to cover Ricketts’ tax obligations related to the vesting of those performance share units. After these transactions, he directly owned 13,656 shares of Mission Produce common stock.

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Insider Ricketts Damian
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 4,446 $11.79 $52K
Grant/Award COMMON STOCK 9,442 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 13,656 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the shares earned from the Issuer's 2023-2025 Performance Share Unit program. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person with respect to the vesting on January 6, 2026 of performance share units earned by the reporting person pursuant to the 2023-2025 Performance Share Unit program.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ricketts Damian
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2710 CAMINO DEL SOL
(Street)
OXNARD CA 93030
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Mission Produce, Inc. [ AVO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Accounting Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
COMMON STOCK 01/06/2026 A 9,442(1) A $0 18,102 D
COMMON STOCK 01/07/2026 F 4,446(2) D $11.79 13,656 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the shares earned from the Issuer's 2023-2025 Performance Share Unit program.
2. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person with respect to the vesting on January 6, 2026 of performance share units earned by the reporting person pursuant to the 2023-2025 Performance Share Unit program.
Remarks:
Joanne C. Wu as attorney-in-fact for Damian Ricketts 01/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Mission Produce (AVO) disclose for Damian Ricketts?

The filing reports that Chief Accounting Officer Damian Ricketts received 9,442 shares of Mission Produce common stock on January 6, 2026 from the 2023–2025 Performance Share Unit program, and had 4,446 shares withheld the next day to cover tax obligations.

How many Mission Produce shares did Damian Ricketts acquire and at what price?

On January 6, 2026, Damian Ricketts acquired 9,442 shares of Mission Produce common stock at a reported price of $0, representing shares earned under the 2023–2025 Performance Share Unit program.

Why were 4,446 Mission Produce (AVO) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 4,446 shares shown as disposed of on January 7, 2026 were withheld by the issuer to satisfy Damian Ricketts’ tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of his performance share units from the 2023–2025 Performance Share Unit program.

What was the price associated with the tax withholding shares for Mission Produce stock?

The shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations were priced at $11.79 per share, as reported for the 4,446 shares disposed of on January 7, 2026.

How many Mission Produce shares does Damian Ricketts own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Damian Ricketts directly owned 13,656 shares of Mission Produce common stock.

What compensation program is referenced in this Mission Produce Form 4?

The Form 4 references Mission Produce’s 2023–2025 Performance Share Unit program, under which Damian Ricketts earned the 9,442 shares that vested on January 6, 2026.