8-K
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENTREPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2021
MISSION PRODUCE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-39561 | 95-3847744 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br><br>of Incorporation or Organization) | (Commission<br><br><br>file number) | (IRS Employer<br><br><br>Identification No.) |
| 2710 Camino del Sol, Oxnard, California | 93030 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805)981-3650
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on whichregistered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | AVO | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
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5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On August 16, 2021, Mission Produce, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Michael A. Browne, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire effective September 3, 2021. Mr. Browne’s duties will be transitioned to other members of the Company’s experienced management team and directly overseen by Stephen J. Barnard, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
SIGNATURE
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.
| MISSION PRODUCE, INC. | |
|---|---|
| Date: August 16, 2021 | |
| /s/ Stephen J. Barnard | |
| Stephen J. Barnard | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |