Mission Produce (AVO) major holder Stephen Barnard reports 5.5M-share, 6.2% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mission Produce, Inc. shareholder Stephen J. Barnard filed an amended ownership report showing beneficial ownership of 5,504,961 shares of common stock, representing 6.2% of the class. This is based on 87,678,404 outstanding shares as of June 30, 2026, plus certain options.

The position includes 185,541 shares held directly, 1,699,770 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2026, and shares held through Barnard Properties, LLC and two GT trusts for Stephen and Shelly Barnard. Barnard and his spouse share voting and dispositive power over the LLC and trust holdings and each disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 5,504,961 shares Ownership percentage: 6.2% Shares outstanding: 87,678,404 shares +4 more

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Beneficial ownership 5,504,961 shares Total Mission Produce common shares Stephen J. Barnard may be deemed to beneficially own

Ownership percentage 6.2% Percent of Mission Produce common stock beneficially owned by Stephen J. Barnard

Shares outstanding 87,678,404 shares Mission Produce common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026

Option shares 1,699,770 shares Shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2026

Directly held shares 185,541 shares Mission Produce common stock held directly by Stephen J. Barnard

Shared voting power 3,619,650 shares Shares over which Barnard and his spouse share voting and dispositive power

Sole voting power 1,885,311 shares Shares over which Barnard has sole voting and dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficially own, dispositive power, voting power, CUSIP No., +1 more

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beneficially own financial

"Stephen J. Barnard may be deemed to beneficially own 5,504,961 shares"

Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 1,885,311.00 6 | Shared Dispositive Power 3,619,650.00"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 1,885,311.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 3,619,650.00"

Voting power is the ability shareholders have to influence a company's major decisions—like electing the board, approving mergers, or changing corporate rules—based on the voting rights attached to the shares they hold. For investors it matters because greater voting power is like holding more keys to a building: it gives you a stronger say over management choices and the company’s strategy, which can affect future value and risk.

CUSIP No. financial

"(e) | CUSIP No.: 60510V108"

pecuniary interest financial

"each disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein"

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FAQ

What percentage of Mission Produce (AVO) does Stephen J. Barnard report owning in this Schedule 13G/A?

Stephen J. Barnard reports beneficial ownership of 6.2% of Mission Produce’s common stock. This percentage is based on 87,678,404 outstanding shares plus 1,699,770 option shares exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2026.

How many Mission Produce (AVO) shares does Stephen J. Barnard beneficially own overall?

Stephen J. Barnard may be deemed to beneficially own 5,504,961 shares of Mission Produce common stock. This total includes direct holdings, options exercisable within 60 days, and shares held by an LLC and two GT trusts.

What portion of Stephen J. Barnard’s Mission Produce (AVO) holdings are options?

Barnard’s reported holdings include 1,699,770 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of June 30, 2026. These option shares are counted in his 5,504,961 total beneficial ownership under Schedule 13G rules.

How many Mission Produce (AVO) shares does Stephen J. Barnard hold directly?

Stephen J. Barnard holds 185,541 shares of Mission Produce common stock directly. Additional shares are attributed through options, Barnard Properties, LLC, and GT trusts, over which he and his spouse share voting and dispositive power.

What shared voting power does Stephen J. Barnard report over Mission Produce (AVO) shares?

Barnard reports shared voting power over 3,619,650 shares of Mission Produce common stock. These include shares held by Barnard Properties, LLC and two GT trusts for Stephen and Shelly Barnard, with each spouse disclaiming beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest.

How many outstanding Mission Produce (AVO) shares are used to calculate Stephen J. Barnard’s 6.2% stake?

The reported 6.2% ownership is based on 87,678,404 outstanding Mission Produce common shares as of June 30, 2026, plus 1,699,770 shares subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days of that date.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

Mission Produce, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

60510V108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 60510V108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Barnard Stephen J

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,885,311.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,619,650.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,885,311.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,619,650.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,504,961.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Mission Produce, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2710 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA 93030
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Barnard Stephen J
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2710 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA 93030
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 60510V108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Stephen J. Barnard may be deemed to beneficially own 5,504,961 shares of the Issuer's common stock, which includes (A) 185,541 shares of common stock held directly, (B) 1,699,770 shares subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days of 6/30/2026, (C) 50,062 shares of common stock held of record by the Barnard Properties, LLC, (D) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust, and (E) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust. Mr. Barnard and his spouse have shared power to vote and dispose the shares held by these entities, and each disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
(b)	Percent of class: Based on 87,678,404 outstanding shares of common stock as of 6/30/2026, plus the 1,699,770 shares subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days of 6/30/2026.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,885,311 shares, based on 185,541 shares of common stock held directly and 1,699,770 shares of common stock subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days of 6/30/2026.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,619,650 shares, based on (A) 50,062 shares of common stock held of record by the Barnard Properties, LLC, (B) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust, and (C) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust. Mr. Barnard and his spouse have shared power to vote and dispose the shares held by these entities, and each disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,885,311 shares, based on 185,541 shares of common stock held directly and 1,699,770 shares of common stock subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days of 6/30/2026.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,619,650 shares, based on (A) 50,062 shares of common stock held of record by the Barnard Properties, LLC, (B) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Shelly R. Barnard GT Trust, and (C) 1,784,794 shares of common stock held of record by the Stephen J. Barnard GT Trust. Mr. Barnard and his spouse have shared power to vote and dispose the shares held by these entities, and each disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.	Certifications:
	Not Applicable

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Barnard Stephen J

Signature:	/s/ Stephen J. Barnard
Name/Title:	Stephen J. Barnard
Date:	07/27/2026