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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 4, 2021, Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo) issued a press release reporting preliminary estimated ranges for revenue and adjusted EBITDA for its third quarter 2021. These preliminary financial results are forward-looking and based on Calavo’s good faith estimates. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and further information concerning this non-GAAP financial measure is contained in the press release. The press release also discloses that Calavo plans to report its financial results for the third quarter 2021 after the market closes on September 8, 2021, and the press release provides information for participation in Calavo’s conference call and audio webcast scheduled for the same day. The financial information furnished in this Form 8-K has not been reviewed by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and is subject to the completion of the Company’s financial reporting processes and independent registered public accounting firm review procedures. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by Calavo under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 | ||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL). |
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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.
Calavo Growers, Inc. | ||
August 4, 2021 | ||
By: | /s/ James Gibson | |
James Gibson |
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