100K-share Mission Produce (AVO) buy by Taylor-affiliated entities
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mission Produce, Inc. reported insider-related buying activity involving entities associated with director Bruce C. Taylor. On June 22 and 23, Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc., over which he has sole voting and dispositive power, completed open-market purchases totaling 100,000 shares of common stock at prices of $11.25 and $11.36 per share, bringing its holdings to 855,842 shares.
Separate from these purchases, Taylor Family Investments LLC, a 10% owner for which Mr. Taylor also has sole voting and dispositive power, held 5,180,193 shares of Mission Produce common stock as of June 22, while Mr. Taylor held 755,505 shares directly. In each case, he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 100,000 shares
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Taylor Bruce C.
Role
Director
Bought
100,000 shs ($1.13M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 70,283 | $11.25 | $791K |
| Purchase | COMMON STOCK | 29,717 | $11.36 | $338K |
| holding | COMMON STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | COMMON_STOCK | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
COMMON STOCK — 855,842 shares (Indirect, By Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.);
COMMON STOCK — 755,505 shares (Direct);
COMMON_STOCK — 5,180,193 shares (Indirect, By Taylor Family Investments LLC)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. 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.
- F2. The shares are held by Taylor Family Investments LLC, a 10% owner, and as to which 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
Open-market purchase 1: 70,283 shares at $11.25
Open-market purchase 2: 29,717 shares at $11.36
Total recent purchases: 100,000 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Open-market purchase 1
70,283 shares at $11.25
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. on June 23, 2026
Open-market purchase 2
29,717 shares at $11.36
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. on June 22, 2026
Total recent purchases
100,000 shares
Net insider-related buying reported in this Form 4
Taylor Fresh Foods holdings
855,842 shares
Common stock after reported purchases
Taylor Family Investments holdings
5,180,193 shares
Indirect Mission Produce common stock as of June 22, 2026
Bruce C. Taylor direct holdings
755,505 shares
Direct ownership as of June 22, 2026
Net buy direction
100,000 shares net-buy
Transaction summary across reported entries
Key Terms
open-market purchase, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, voting and dispositive power, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action is described as open-market purchase for the common stock buys"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Taylor 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.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
voting and dispositive power financial
"Mr. Taylor has sole voting and dispositive power over shares held by the entities"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership type is reported as indirect for shares held by Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Mission Produce (AVO) report for Bruce C. Taylor?
Entities associated with director Bruce C. Taylor bought 100,000 Mission Produce shares. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. executed open-market purchases at $11.25 and $11.36 per share, increasing its indirect holdings under his control to 855,842 common shares.
What is Taylor Family Investments LLC’s Mission Produce (AVO) position?
Taylor Family Investments LLC holds 5,180,193 Mission Produce shares. It is identified as a 10% owner, with Bruce C. Taylor having sole voting and dispositive power over these shares while disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.
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