Fresh Del Monte (NYSE: FDP) wins bid for Del Monte Foods assets in auction

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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced that it has been named the successful bidder to acquire select assets of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. and its affiliates through a court‑supervised auction process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The potential acquisition still depends on court approval, which is scheduled for January 28, 2026, as well as required regulatory clearances including under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act and other customary closing conditions. The company is sharing this information via a furnished press release attached as an exhibit to this current report.

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Fresh Del Monte is positioned to buy select Del Monte Foods assets via a court‑supervised auction, pending approvals.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has been identified as the successful bidder for select assets of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. in a Section 363 auction under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. A Section 363 sale allows a buyer to purchase assets from a bankrupt entity through a court‑approved process, typically free of many legacy obligations tied to those assets.

The transaction is not yet finalized. It remains subject to court approval scheduled for January 28, 2026, regulatory clearances including under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act, and other customary closing conditions. Actual outcomes will depend on the court’s ruling, the timing and results of regulatory reviews, and the parties’ ability to satisfy all stated conditions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 15, 2026

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FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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Cayman Islands			333-07708			N/A
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission file number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

c/o H&C Corporate Services Limited

P.O. Box 1569, 6th Floor, Athena Tower, 71 Fort Street

George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-1110

Cayman Islands

(Address of Registrant's Principal Executive Office)

(305) 520-8400

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Please send copies of notices and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission to:

c/o Del Monte Fresh Produce Company

241 Sevilla Avenue

Coral Gables, Florida  33134

(Address of Registrant's U.S. Executive Office)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, $0.01 Par Value Per Share			FDP			New York Stock Exchange

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure

Court-Supervised Auction Process of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc.

On January 15, 2026, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has been named the successful bidder to acquire select assets of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. and its affiliates through a court‑supervised auction process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The acquisition remains subject to court approval, which is currently scheduled for January 28, 2026, applicable regulatory clearances including under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and other customary closing conditions. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8‑K.

The information in this Item 7.01 on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Exhibit Description
99.1						Press release dated January 15, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

Date:

January 15, 2026

/s/ Monica Vicente

Monica Vicente

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) disclose in this 8-K?

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. disclosed that it has been named the successful bidder to acquire select assets of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. and its affiliates through a court‑supervised auction process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Is Fresh Del Monte’s acquisition of Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. assets finalized?

No. The disclosure states that the acquisition remains subject to court approval, currently scheduled for January 28, 2026, as well as applicable regulatory clearances including under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act and other customary closing conditions.

What legal process is being used for the Del Monte Foods asset sale to FDP?

The asset sale is being conducted through a court‑supervised auction process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which is a framework used to sell assets of a company in bankruptcy, subject to court approval.

What exhibits are included with Fresh Del Monte’s 8-K related to this transaction?

The report lists a press release dated January 15, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 and a Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted as Inline XBRL as Exhibit 104.

Does this Fresh Del Monte 8-K include the full terms of the asset acquisition?

The disclosure notes that the company issued a press release about being named the successful bidder and that the acquisition is subject to court and regulatory approvals. Detailed terms are referenced through Exhibit 99.1, the press release, rather than being fully described in the body of the report.

How does the filing characterize the information under Item 7.01 for FDP?

The information under Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 is described as furnished, not filed, and therefore is not deemed subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.