M&A Deal Summary

Calavo Acquires Maui Fresh International

On September 4, 2003, Calavo acquired distribution company Maui Fresh International for 5M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Calavo’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Calavo’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Calavo’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Calavo’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2003-09-04
Target Maui Fresh International
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Calavo
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5M USD

Target

Maui Fresh International

Anaheim, California, United States
Maui Fresh International, Inc. is a distributor of fruits and vegetables.

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Buyer

Calavo

Santa Paula, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1924
Sector Food
Employees3,064
Revenue 971M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Calavo procures, prepares, markets, and distributes avocados and other perishable foods and the preparation and distribution of processed avocado products. Through its two operating facilities in Southern California and two facilities in Mexico, Calavo sorts and packs avocados procured in California and Mexico and prepares processed avocado products. Calavo was incorporated in 1924 and is based in Santa Paula, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (California) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2003) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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Santa Paula, California, United States

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