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Mission Produce (AVO) CEO details RSU grant and tax share withholding

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Mission Produce, Inc. CEO Stephen J. Barnard reported several equity-related entries on this Form 4. On January 5 and 6, 2026, a total of 10,357, 8,202, and 5,232 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at prices of $11.66 and $11.59 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. Following these tax withholdings, he reported updated direct ownership positions.

On January 6, 2026, Barnard was also granted 20,526 restricted stock units at a price of $0, which will vest in three equal installments on January 6, 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to his continued employment. After the grant, he directly held 193,479 shares of common stock. He also reported indirect holdings of 1,784,794 shares in each of the Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust and the Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust, and 50,062 shares via Barnard Properties, LLC, where he and his spouse are co‑trustees with shared voting and disposition power, and he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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Insider Barnard Stephen J
Role CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 10,357 $11.66 $121K
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 5,232 $11.66 $61K
Grant/Award COMMON STOCK 20,526 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 8,202 $11.59 $95K
holding COMMON STOCK -- -- --
holding COMMON STOCK -- -- --
holding COMMON STOCK -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 186,387 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 1,784,794 shares (Indirect, STEPHEN J. BARNARD GT TRUST)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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 restricted stock units held by the reporting person. These shares were withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person with respect to the vesting on January 5, 2026 of restricted stock units held by the reporting person. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in three equal installments on each of January 6, 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment on each applicable vesting date. Mr. Barnard and his spouse are co-trustees with shared power to vote and dispose of the shares. Mr. Barnard disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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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*
Barnard Stephen J
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O MISSION PRODUCE, INC.
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)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026
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 F 10,357(1) D $11.66 186,387 D
COMMON STOCK 01/05/2026 F 8,202(2) D $11.59 178,185 D
COMMON STOCK 01/06/2026 F 5,232(1) D $11.66 172,953 D
COMMON STOCK 01/06/2026 A 20,526(3) A $0 193,479 D
COMMON STOCK 1,784,794 I(4) STEPHEN J. BARNARD GT TRUST
COMMON STOCK 1,784,794 I(4) SHELLY R. BARNARD GT TRUST
COMMON STOCK 50,062 I BARNARD PROPERTIES, LLC
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. 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 restricted stock units held by the reporting person.
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 5, 2026 of restricted stock units held by the reporting person.
3. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in three equal installments on each of January 6, 2027, 2028, and 2029, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment on each applicable vesting date.
4. Mr. Barnard and his spouse are co-trustees with shared power to vote and dispose of the shares. Mr. Barnard disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Remarks:
/s/ Joanne Wu, Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen J. Barnard 01/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Mission Produce (AVO) report for its CEO?

The filing shows CEO Stephen J. Barnard had company shares withheld on January 5 and 6, 2026 to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units and received a new grant of 20,526 restricted stock units on January 6, 2026.

How many Mission Produce shares were withheld for Stephen Barnards taxes?

The company withheld 10,357 shares at $11.66, 8,202 shares at $11.59, and 5,232 shares at $11.66 of Mission Produce common stock to satisfy Barnards tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

What RSU grant did the Mission Produce CEO receive in this Form 4?

On January 6, 2026, Barnard received 20,526 restricted stock units under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents one share of Mission Produce common stock and vests in three equal installments on January 6, 2027, 2028, and 2029, contingent on his continued employment.

How many Mission Produce shares does Stephen Barnard hold directly after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Barnard directly owned 193,479 shares of Mission Produce common stock.

What indirect Mission Produce shareholdings are associated with Stephen Barnard?

The filing lists indirect holdings of 1,784,794 shares of common stock in the Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust, 1,784,794 shares in the Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust, and 50,062 shares held by Barnard Properties, LLC. Barnard and his spouse are co‑trustees with shared power to vote and dispose of these shares, and he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

How do the reported RSUs for the Mission Produce CEO vest over time?

The 20,526 RSUs granted on January 6, 2026 vest in three equal installments on January 6, 2027, January 6, 2028, and January 6, 2029, provided Barnard remains employed with the company on each vesting date.