Mission Produce (AVO) executive chair granted 31,554 RSUs in stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barnard Stephen J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Mission Produce Executive Chairman Stephen J. Barnard reported an equity award of 31,554 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock. The RSUs were granted at no cash cost and each unit represents the right to receive one common share if vesting conditions are met.

The award was granted under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan and vests in two equal installments on April 9, 2027 and April 9, 2028, subject to his continued employment on each vesting date. Following this grant, Barnard directly holds 287,459 common shares, with additional indirect holdings through trusts and an LLC noted in the filing.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Barnard Stephen J

Role Executive Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	COMMON STOCK	31,554	$0.00	--
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 287,459 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 1,784,794 shares (Indirect, STEPHEN J. BARNARD GT TRUST)

Footnotes (1)

1. 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 two equal installments on each of April 9, 2027 and 2028, 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.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 31,554 RSUs Grant price: $0.00 per unit Direct shares after grant: 287,459 shares +5 more

8 metrics

RSUs granted 31,554 RSUs Equity award of common stock RSUs granted on April 9, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price per RSU for the equity award

Direct shares after grant 287,459 shares Direct Mission Produce common shares held following the RSU award

Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust holding 1,784,794 shares Indirect common stock holding through Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust

Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust holding 1,784,794 shares Indirect common stock holding through Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust

Barnard Properties, LLC holding 50,062 shares Indirect common stock holding through Barnard Properties, LLC

First vesting date April 9, 2027 Date when half of the RSUs are scheduled to vest

Second vesting date April 9, 2028 Date when remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSUs, 2020 Incentive Award Plan, contingent right, +2 more

6 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

RSUs financial

"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

2020 Incentive Award Plan financial

"RSUs granted under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan."

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"

co-trustees financial

"Mr. Barnard and his spouse are co-trustees with shared power to vote and dispose"

beneficial ownership financial

"Mr. Barnard disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, 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.

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Barnard Stephen J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MISSION PRODUCE, INC.

2710 CAMINO DEL SOL

(Street)

OXNARD CALIFORNIA 93030

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Executive Chairman

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	04/09/2026		A		31,554(1)	A	$0	287,459	D
COMMON STOCK								1,784,794	I(2)	STEPHEN J. BARNARD GT TRUST
COMMON STOCK								1,784,794	I(2)	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. 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 two equal installments on each of April 9, 2027 and 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment on each applicable vesting date.

2. 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	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Stephen J. Barnard report at Mission Produce (AVO)?

Stephen J. Barnard reported receiving 31,554 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Mission Produce common stock as an equity award. The units were granted at no cash cost and are tied to future vesting dates, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.

How many Mission Produce RSUs did Stephen J. Barnard receive and when do they vest?

He received 31,554 restricted stock units that vest in two equal installments on April 9, 2027 and April 9, 2028. Vesting is contingent on his continued employment with Mission Produce on each vesting date, aligning the award with longer-term service.

What does Stephen J. Barnard’s direct Mission Produce share ownership look like after this Form 4?

After the reported RSU grant, Stephen J. Barnard directly holds 287,459 shares of Mission Produce common stock. The filing also lists significant additional indirect holdings through two GT trusts and Barnard Properties, LLC, reflecting a larger overall economic exposure to the company.

Are Stephen J. Barnard’s new Mission Produce RSUs an open-market purchase?

No, the 31,554 restricted stock units were granted under Mission Produce’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan as a compensation award, at a reported price of $0.00 per unit. This differs from buying shares on the open market with personal funds.

What indirect Mission Produce holdings related to Stephen J. Barnard are disclosed in this Form 4?

The filing lists indirect ownership of 1,784,794 Mission Produce shares 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, with Barnard disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

What are restricted stock units (RSUs) in the context of Mission Produce’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan?

Restricted stock units are awards that represent the right to receive one Mission Produce common share per unit upon vesting. Under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan, Barnard’s RSUs vest over time and require continued employment, linking executive compensation to future company and service performance.