Mission Produce (AVO) director Bruce Taylor reports open-market stock purchases
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mission Produce director Bruce C. Taylor reported open-market share purchases in Mission Produce, Inc. On 2026-06-12, an entity associated with him, Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., bought 155,842 shares of common stock at an average price of about $11.16 per share in multiple trades between $11.15 and $11.17. On the same date, he also bought 10,000 shares directly at $11.14 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 755,505 shares. A separate line shows 5,180,193 shares held indirectly through Taylor Family Investments LLC. The footnotes state that Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power over the indirect holdings but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 165,842 shares ($1,850,597)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Taylor Bruce C.
Role
null
Bought
165,842 shs ($1.85M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 10,000 | $11.14 | $111K |
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 155,842 | $11.16 | $1.74M |
| holding | COMMON_STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 755,505 shares (Direct, null);
COMMON STOCK — 155,842 shares (Indirect, By Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.);
COMMON_STOCK — 5,180,193 shares (Indirect, By Taylor Family Investments LLC)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported is the average weighted price. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.15 to $11.17, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the SEC, the Issuer and any security holder, the full information regarding the number of shares and the prices at which the shares were purchased. These shares are held by Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power, but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is not deemed to own the shares held by Mr. Taylor. The shares are held by Taylor Family Investments LLC. Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power, but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Taylor Family Investments is not deemed to own the shares held by Mr. Taylor.
Key Figures
Indirect purchase via Taylor Fresh Foods: 155,842 shares at ~$11.16/share
Direct purchase: 10,000 shares at $11.14/share
Direct holdings after transaction: 755,505 shares
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6 metrics
Indirect purchase via Taylor Fresh Foods
155,842 shares at ~$11.16/share
Open-market purchase of common stock on June 12, 2026
Direct purchase
10,000 shares at $11.14/share
Open-market purchase of common stock on June 12, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
755,505 shares
Total direct Mission Produce common shares after June 12, 2026 trade
Indirect holdings via Taylor Family Investments LLC
5,180,193 shares
Common stock held indirectly as reported in holding entry
Net insider share purchases
165,842 shares
Combined open-market buys reported in this Form 4
Trade price range (indirect purchase)
$11.15–$11.17/share
Weighted-average price footnote for Taylor Fresh Foods trades
Key Terms
open-market purchase, weighted average price, beneficial ownership, voting and dispositive power, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported is the average weighted price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
beneficial ownership financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
voting and dispositive power financial
"Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect", "ownership_code": "I""
FAQ
What did Bruce C. Taylor report in this Form 4 for Mission Produce (AVO)?
Bruce C. Taylor reported buying Mission Produce common stock on June 12, 2026. He purchased shares both directly and through Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., and also reported a separate large indirect holding through Taylor Family Investments LLC, all detailed as common stock positions.
What are Bruce C. Taylor’s direct Mission Produce (AVO) holdings after these trades?
After the June 12, 2026 purchase, Bruce C. Taylor directly holds 755,505 Mission Produce common shares. This direct position reflects the newly acquired 10,000 shares plus his prior direct stake, as reported in the total shares following the transaction line.
What indirect Mission Produce (AVO) holdings are associated with Bruce C. Taylor?
The filing reports 5,180,193 Mission Produce shares held indirectly through Taylor Family Investments LLC and 155,842 shares held through Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Footnotes state Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
What does the weighted average price footnote mean in this Mission Produce (AVO) Form 4?
The footnote explains the reported price is a weighted average for multiple trades between $11.15 and $11.17. Taylor undertakes to provide full trade-by-trade details, including exact share amounts and prices, to the SEC, the issuer, and any security holder upon request.