AllianceBernstein L.P. Acquires 7.1% Stake in Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

On May 18, 2026, AllianceBernstein L.P. filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new significant ownership stake in Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment management firm disclosed the acquisition of 1,267,054 shares of Common Stock, representing a 7.1% ownership interest in the company. The filing indicates that AllianceBernstein holds sole dispositive power over all 1,267,054 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 747,938 shares. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts. AllianceBernstein L.P., a majority-owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH), operates under independent management and reports its beneficial ownership separately from EQH. This filing marks a significant entry for the firm into Calavo Growers Inc, as the previous reported ownership was zero. The certification confirms that the acquisition was not intended to influence or change the control of the issuer.