Halper Sadeh Investigates Penumbra and Calavo Transactions for Shareholder Rights
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 17 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Penumbra Transaction Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating the transaction between Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: PEN) and Boston Scientific Corporation, involving $374 million in cash or 3.8721 shares of Boston Scientific common stock, to ensure shareholder rights are protected.
- Calavo Merger Scrutiny: The deal between Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW) and Mission Produce, Inc. involves $14.85 in cash and 0.9790 shares of Mission for each share of Calavo, with Halper Sadeh LLC focusing on potential shareholder rights violations.
- Mission Shareholder Rights: Following the completion of the merger between Calavo and Mission, Mission shareholders are expected to own approximately 80.3% of the combined company, prompting Halper Sadeh LLC to seek increased compensation and disclosures for shareholders.
- Legal Service Commitment: Halper Sadeh LLC offers legal services on a contingency fee basis, encouraging shareholders to reach out to discuss their legal rights and options, ensuring investor rights are upheld in cases of securities fraud and corporate misconduct.
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Analyst Views on AVO
Wall Street analysts forecast AVO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AVO is 17.00 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 17.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 13.310
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Current: 13.310
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About AVO
Mission Produce, Inc. is engaged in the farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados to food retailers, distributors and produce wholesalers. It operates through three segments: Marketing and Distribution, International Farming, and Blueberries. Its Marketing and Distribution segment sources fruit from growers and then distributes the fruit through its global distribution network. Its International Farming segment owns and operates orchards from which all fruit produced is sold to its Marketing and Distribution segment. Its farming activities range from cultivating early-stage plantings to harvesting from mature trees. Its Blueberries segment is a farming operation that cultivates blueberry plants in Peru. It provides value-added services including ripening, bagging, custom packaging, logistical management, and quality assurance. The Company also provides its customers with merchandising and promotional support, insights on market trends and hands-on training.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating Allegiant Travel Company's merger with Sun Country Airlines, where Allegiant shareholders are expected to own approximately 67% of the combined entity post-transaction, potentially impacting shareholder rights.
- Cash and Stock Deal: Sun Country Airlines is being sold to Allegiant for 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in cash per share, raising concerns among shareholders regarding the fairness of the transaction structure.
- Calavo and Mission Merger: Calavo Growers, Inc. is being sold to Mission Produce, Inc. for $14.85 in cash and 0.9790 shares of Mission stock, with Mission shareholders expected to own about 80.3% of the combined company post-transaction, which may affect shareholder decision-making.
- Legal Rights Protection: Halper Sadeh LLC offers legal services on a contingency fee basis, encouraging shareholders to reach out to discuss their legal rights and options, demonstrating a commitment to protecting shareholder interests.
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Mission Produce (AVO) Implements Shareholder Rights Plan to Protect Investors
- Shareholder Rights Plan: Mission Produce (AVO) board has instituted an immediate one-year shareholder rights plan to protect existing investors from any single shareholder gaining excessive control without paying a fair premium, set to expire on January 21, 2027.
- Rights Allocation Mechanism: Under this plan, current shareholders will receive one right for each share owned, which becomes exercisable if any person or group acquires 15% or more of the shares, allowing other shareholders to purchase securities on favorable terms, thereby diluting the triggering investor's position.
- Strategic Investor Influence: The board's action was prompted by strategic investor GlobalHarvest Holdings Venture significantly increasing its stake in the company, indicating confidence in Mission Produce's future growth prospects.
- Stock Price Reaction: Shares of Mission Produce (AVO) rallied 5.2% in early Thursday trading, reflecting a positive market response to the rights plan and indicating investor trust in the company's governance structure.
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