
Sale Expected to Advance Limoneira’s Strategy to Monetize Non-Strategic Assets and Redeploy Capital Toward Higher-Return Operations


Limoneira Company (the &#34;Company&#34; or &#34;Limoneira&#34;) (NASDAQ:LMNR), a

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Sale Expected to Advance Limoneira’s Strategy to Monetize Non-Strategic Assets and Redeploy Capital Toward Higher-Return Operations</i>

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Limoneira Company (the "Company" or "Limoneira") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMNR">LMNR</a>), a diversified lemon and avocado growing and lemon packing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Windfall Investors, LLC, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell Windfall Farms, its approximately 724-acre vineyard property in Paso Robles, California, following a competitive public auction conducted by Concierge Auctions, LLC in cooperation with Sotheby’s International Realty. Bidding opened on August 5, 2026 and concluded on August 15, 2026. The property will be sold to a private buyer for $15 million all cash. The transaction is expected to close on September 14, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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The proposed sale of Windfall Farms is the latest step in Limoneira’s ongoing strategy to monetize non-strategic assets, strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities across its core agribusiness and real estate platforms. Limoneira pursued a public auction process for the property to help establish the property’s market-based value through open, competitive bidding. Net proceeds from the sale are expected to be used to reduce outstanding debt and fund avocado acreage expansion, as well as other capital allocation initiatives, consistent with the Company’s capital allocation priorities.

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"The sale of Windfall Farms is part of our stated goal of selling non-strategic assets in order to enhance shareholder value," said Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limoneira Company. "We are pleased with the outcome of the auction process and look forward to using the proceeds to strengthen our balance sheet, reduce debt and support strategic growth initiatives."

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Limoneira Company</b>

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Limoneira Company, a 133-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (lē moñ âra) is a dedicated sustainability company with 7,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties, and water rights in California, Arizona and Argentina. The Company is a leading producer of lemons and avocados that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.limoneira.com&amp;esheet=54590631&amp;newsitemid=20260817618141&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.limoneira.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a8aec1f86685051f4b8bac4d8fabfeef" shape="rect">www.limoneira.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Limoneira’s current expectations about future events and can be identified by terms such as "propose," "could," "expect," "may," "anticipate," "outlook," "plans," "project," "potential," "believe," "intend," "should," "will," "likely," "strive," "estimate," and similar expressions referring to future periods.</i>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Limoneira believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable but cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Limoneira cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause future outcomes to differ materially from those foreseen in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: success in executing the Company’s business plans and strategies, including that the proposed sale of Windfall Farms is subject to customary closing conditions and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all, the Company may not realize the anticipated benefits of the sale, the ongoing transition of the Company&#39;s lemon sales and marketing to Sunkist Growers Inc. and the earnings of the newly formed joint venture with Agromin and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; the ability of the transition to Sunkist to improve efficiency and reduce cost; changes in laws, regulations, rules, quotas, tariffs and import laws; weather conditions that affect production, transportation, storage, import and export of fresh produce; increased pressure from crop disease, insects and other pests; disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations; disruption in the global supply chain; pricing and supply of raw materials and products; market responses to industry volume pressures; pricing and supply of energy; inability to pay debt obligations; ability to maintain compliance with debt covenants under our loan agreements or obtain modifications, waivers or deferrals of such covenants; changes in interest rates and the impact of inflation; availability of financing for land development activities; general economic conditions for residential and commercial real estate development; political changes and economic crises; international conflict; acts of terrorism; labor disruptions, strikes or work stoppages; government restrictions on land use; the impact of foreign exchange rate movements; loss of important intellectual property rights; and market and pricing risks due to concentrated ownership of stock. Other risks and uncertainties include, among others, those that are described in Limoneira’s SEC filings that are available on the SEC’s website at </i><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;esheet=54590631&amp;newsitemid=20260817618141&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;index=2&amp;md5=d6a8b205a111f810365149f21932e653" shape="rect"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">http://www.sec.gov</i></a><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">. Limoneira undertakes no obligation to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.</i>

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Limoneira Enters Agreement to Sell Windfall Farms Vineyard Property for $15 Million All Cash via Public Auction

Limoneira monetizes Windfall Farms to strengthen balance sheet and fund growth

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    <p>Sale Expected to Advance Limoneira’s Strategy to Monetize Non-Strategic Assets and Redeploy Capital Toward Higher-Return Operations


Limoneira Company (the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34; or &amp;#34;Limoneira&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:LMNR), a</p>
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    <p>Limoneira announces the sale of Windfall Farms, a 724-acre Paso Robles vineyard, for $15 million cash. Proceeds will reduce debt and fund avocado acreage expansion, supporting capex aligned with its strategy to monetize non-strategic assets and redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities across its agribusiness and real estate platforms. The move follows the lemon sales transition to Sunkist and the Agromin JV.</p>
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    <ul><li>Windfall Farms sold for $15 million cash. Closing Sept 14, 2026.</li><li>Aims to monetize non-strategic assets and redeploy capital to higher-return operations.</li><li>Net proceeds to reduce debt and fund avocado acreage expansion.</li><li>CEO Harold Edwards: sale enhances shareholder value.</li><li>Auction conducted by Concierge Auctions and Sotheby’s establishes market value.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Limoneira Company (LMNR)</strong>: Sale proceeds support debt reduction and strategic capital allocation.</li><li><strong>Windfall Farms (N/A)</strong>: 724-acre Paso Robles vineyard sold to private buyer for $15M; cash proceeds to Limoneira.</li><li><strong>Sunkist Growers, Inc. (N/A)</strong>: Lemon sales and marketing transition to Sunkist referenced; potential efficiency impacts.</li><li><strong>Agromin (N/A)</strong>: Joint venture with Limoneira referenced; proceeds funding strategic initiatives.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments; This is a strategic asset sale (non-core asset monetization) aimed at strengthening the balance sheet and reallocating capital to higher-return operations, a classic corporate development move with potential valuation impact.</p>
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    <ul><li>Windfall Farms fetches $15M cash, enabling debt reduction.</li><li>Closing expected Sept 14, 2026; near-term liquidity tailwind.</li><li>Asset sale may lower interest costs and unlock capital for expansion.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Sale price: $15 million cash.</li><li>Property size: 724-acre Windfall Farms vineyard in Paso Robles, CA.</li><li>Auction period: bidding Aug 5–Aug 15, 2026.</li><li>Closing date: September 14, 2026.</li><li>Proceeds to reduce debt and fund avocado-acreage expansion.</li></ul>
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    <p>Bullish over 6–12 months on balance-sheet improvement and capex redeployment.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Sale Expected to Advance Limoneira’s Strategy to Monetize Non-Strategic Assets and Redeploy Capital Toward Higher-Return Operations</i>

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Limoneira Company (the "Company" or "Limoneira") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMNR">LMNR</a>), a diversified lemon and avocado growing and lemon packing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Windfall Investors, LLC, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell Windfall Farms, its approximately 724-acre vineyard property in Paso Robles, California, following a competitive public auction conducted by Concierge Auctions, LLC in cooperation with Sotheby’s International Realty. Bidding opened on August 5, 2026 and concluded on August 15, 2026. The property will be sold to a private buyer for $15 million all cash. The transaction is expected to close on September 14, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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The proposed sale of Windfall Farms is the latest step in Limoneira’s ongoing strategy to monetize non-strategic assets, strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities across its core agribusiness and real estate platforms. Limoneira pursued a public auction process for the property to help establish the property’s market-based value through open, competitive bidding. Net proceeds from the sale are expected to be used to reduce outstanding debt and fund avocado acreage expansion, as well as other capital allocation initiatives, consistent with the Company’s capital allocation priorities.

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"The sale of Windfall Farms is part of our stated goal of selling non-strategic assets in order to enhance shareholder value," said Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limoneira Company. "We are pleased with the outcome of the auction process and look forward to using the proceeds to strengthen our balance sheet, reduce debt and support strategic growth initiatives."

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Limoneira Company</b>

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Limoneira Company, a 133-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (lē moñ âra) is a dedicated sustainability company with 7,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties, and water rights in California, Arizona and Argentina. The Company is a leading producer of lemons and avocados that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.limoneira.com&amp;esheet=54590631&amp;newsitemid=20260817618141&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.limoneira.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a8aec1f86685051f4b8bac4d8fabfeef" shape="rect">www.limoneira.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Limoneira’s current expectations about future events and can be identified by terms such as "propose," "could," "expect," "may," "anticipate," "outlook," "plans," "project," "potential," "believe," "intend," "should," "will," "likely," "strive," "estimate," and similar expressions referring to future periods.</i>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Limoneira believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable but cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Limoneira cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause future outcomes to differ materially from those foreseen in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: success in executing the Company’s business plans and strategies, including that the proposed sale of Windfall Farms is subject to customary closing conditions and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all, the Company may not realize the anticipated benefits of the sale, the ongoing transition of the Company&#39;s lemon sales and marketing to Sunkist Growers Inc. and the earnings of the newly formed joint venture with Agromin and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; the ability of the transition to Sunkist to improve efficiency and reduce cost; changes in laws, regulations, rules, quotas, tariffs and import laws; weather conditions that affect production, transportation, storage, import and export of fresh produce; increased pressure from crop disease, insects and other pests; disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations; disruption in the global supply chain; pricing and supply of raw materials and products; market responses to industry volume pressures; pricing and supply of energy; inability to pay debt obligations; ability to maintain compliance with debt covenants under our loan agreements or obtain modifications, waivers or deferrals of such covenants; changes in interest rates and the impact of inflation; availability of financing for land development activities; general economic conditions for residential and commercial real estate development; political changes and economic crises; international conflict; acts of terrorism; labor disruptions, strikes or work stoppages; government restrictions on land use; the impact of foreign exchange rate movements; loss of important intellectual property rights; and market and pricing risks due to concentrated ownership of stock. Other risks and uncertainties include, among others, those that are described in Limoneira’s SEC filings that are available on the SEC’s website at </i><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;esheet=54590631&amp;newsitemid=20260817618141&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&amp;index=2&amp;md5=d6a8b205a111f810365149f21932e653" shape="rect"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">http://www.sec.gov</i></a><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">. Limoneira undertakes no obligation to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.</i>

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Investors 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>John Mills
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Managing Partner
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>ICR 646-277-1254

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Limoneira announces the sale of Windfall Farms, a 724-acre Paso Robles vineyard, for $15 million cash. Proceeds will reduce debt and fund avocado acreage expansion, supporting capex aligned with its strategy to monetize non-strategic assets and redeploy capital into higher-return opportunities across its agribusiness and real estate platforms. The move follows the lemon sales transition to Sunkist and the Agromin JV.

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Limoneira Enters Agreement to Sell Windfall Farms Vineyard Property for $15 Million All Cash via Public Auction

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