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Beyond Meat draws $60M second tranche of loan; arbitrator issues interim award in co-manufacturer dispute
BEYOND MEAT, INC.
- On Sept 18, 2025, Beyond Meat drew $60M from its delayed-draw term loan facility, completing the full $100M available from Unprocessed Foods (Ahimsa Foundation affiliate).
- The loan carries 12.0% interest (payable in kind) and matures Feb 7, 2030, extendable to 2035 at 17.5%.
- In connection with the draw, Beyond Meat issued warrants to purchase 5,735,181 shares at $3.26/share, bringing total warrants issued to 9,558,635 shares.
- On Sept 15, 2025, arbitrator issued interim award finding company had valid basis to terminate co-manufacturer agreement; final award pending.
- Manufacturer claimed at least $73M in damages; company will vigorously defend and prosecute counterclaims.
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