Mission Produce Reports Director Changes & Executive Compensation Updates
Ticker: AVO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 18, 2025 · CIK: 1802974
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, executive-compensation, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Mission Produce board shakeup and exec pay changes filed today.
AI Summary
Mission Produce, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 18, 2025, reporting changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. The filing indicates a departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, alongside updates to compensatory plans for key executives. Specific details regarding the individuals involved and the financial implications of these compensation changes are outlined within the report.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, or financial outlook, impacting investor confidence and stock performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directorship and executive compensation can sometimes precede or reflect underlying business performance issues or strategic shifts that carry inherent risks.
Key Numbers
- 001-39561 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's filing history with the SEC.)
- 95-3847744 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Company's tax identification number.)
Key Players & Entities
- Mission Produce, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Oxnard, CA (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific roles have changed among Mission Produce's directors and officers?
The filing indicates a 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers' and 'Election of Directors' and 'Appointment of Certain Officers', suggesting changes in key leadership positions.
What are the key details of the updated compensatory arrangements for certain officers?
The filing references 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers', indicating that details regarding executive compensation plans have been updated or disclosed.
When was this 8-K report filed with the SEC?
This 8-K report was filed on December 18, 2025.
What is Mission Produce, Inc.'s principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 2710 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA 93030.
What is the SIC code for Mission Produce, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Mission Produce, Inc. is 0700, categorized under AGRICULTURE SERVICES.
Filing Stats: 1,907 words · 8 min read · ~6 pages · Grade level 11.8 · Accepted 2025-12-18 16:11:49
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share AVO The Nasdaq Global Sel
- $750,000 — : (i) an annual base salary of at least $750,000; (ii) participation in the Company's an
- $2,000,000 — tial equity award grant with a value of $2,000,000, pro-rated for the length of time servi
Filing Documents
- d891316d8k.htm (8-K) — 40KB
- d891316dex101.htm (EX-10.1) — 81KB
- d891316dex102.htm (EX-10.2) — 69KB
- d891316dex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 19KB
- g891316g1216082759096.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- g891316g1216101727380.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 71KB
- 0001193125-25-324829.txt ( ) — 478KB
- avo-20251218.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- avo-20251218_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 17KB
- avo-20251218_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- d891316d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Stephen J. Barnard, effective as of April 9, 2026. 10.2 Employment Agreement between the Company and John M. Pawlowski, effective as of April 9, 2026. 99.1 Press Release dated December 18, 2025. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MISSION PRODUCE, INC. Date: December 18, 2025 By: /s/ Stephen J. Barnard Stephen J. Barnard Chief Executive Officer