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BEYOND MEAT, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BEYOND MEAT, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Raphael Thomas Wallander resigned as Class III director at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“On May 28, 2026, Raphael Thomas Wallander resigned as a Class III director and member of the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee of the board of directors (the "Board") of Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "Company").”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders rejected Advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 3: The Company’s stockholders did not approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 16,491,043 34,843,699 623,365 135,798,810”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 2: The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 by the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 151,763,840 35,289,610 703,467 0”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders approved Election of Class I Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 1: The Company’s stockholders elected each of the following Class I directors to serve until the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified by the following votes: NOMINEE FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES Seth Goldman 35,567,333 15,333,999 1,056,775 135,798,810 Kathy N. Waller 36,640,477 14,255,803 1,061,827 135,798,810 Alexandre Zyngier 31,231,836 19,505,936 1,220,335 135,798,810”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported financial results for first quarter ended March 28, 2026.

“On May 6, 2026, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2026. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $61.6 million.

“Net revenues were $61.6 million, a decrease of 19.7% year-over-year.”
Material Agreements

BEYOND MEAT, INC. entered into Sales Agreement with Roquette Frères valued at approximately $23.5 million (effective 2026-03-28).

“On March 28, 2026, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) and Roquette Frères (“Roquette”) entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) pursuant to which Roquette will provide the Company with pea protein.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

“On March 31, 2026, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported the full year ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue approximately $275 million.

“Net revenues for the full year ended December 31, 2025 are expected to be approximately $275 million.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue approximately $61 million. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 are expected to be approximately $61 million, which is in line with the Company’s previous guidance range of $60 million to $65 million.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

BEYOND MEAT, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding minimum bid price (rules 5450(a)(1), 5810(c)(3)(A)).

“March 4, 2026, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) received a deficiency letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department (“the Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock has been below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Select Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). The Nasdaq deficiency letter has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock, an”
Material Agreements

BEYOND MEAT, INC. entered into First Supplemental Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association (effective 2026-01-12).

“On January 12, 2026, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) and Beyond Meat EU B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “New Guarantor”), entered into the First Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”) and collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”).”
Material Agreements

BEYOND MEAT, INC. entered into Side Letter Agreement with Unprocessed Foods, LLC valued at adjustment of warrant strike price from $3.26 to $1.95 (effective 2025-12-22).

“The Company has agreed pursuant to a side letter agreement with Unprocessed Foods dated as of December 22, 2025 (the “Side Letter Agreement”) that the strike price for the Warrants will be adjusted from $3.26 to $1.95 in order to fully account for any and all potential past or future adjustments relating to the previously reported exchange of its 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 for $209,721,000 in principal amount of New Convertible Notes and 317,834,446 shares of common stock that was completed on October 30, 2025, the payment of interest on the New Convertible Notes in the form of common stock or in the form of payment-in-kind interest, as well as certain mandatory conversions, equitizations and make-whole payments that could result in additional issuances of common stock thereunder, if any.”
Material Agreements

BEYOND MEAT, INC. entered into Intercreditor Agreement Amendment with Unprocessed Foods, LLC; Wilmington Trust, National Association valued at amendment to permit exchanges of Second Lien Obligations for shares of common stock (effective 2025-12-22).

“On December 22, 2025, the parties to the Intercreditor Agreement entered into an amendment to the Intercreditor Agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement Amendment”) to, among other things, permit the Company to enter into exchanges of its Second Lien Obligations (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement) for shares of the Company’s common stock.”
Governance Changes

BEYOND MEAT, INC.: Increased number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 (effective 2025-11-19).

“On November 19, 2025, following approval by the Company's stockholders at the Special Meeting, the Company filed a certificate of amendment (the “Charter Amendment”) to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to increase the number of authorized shares of its Common Stock from 500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000”
Equity Issuances

BEYOND MEAT, INC. issued 0 of convertible note to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer for exchange of Existing Convertible Notes.

“on October 30, 2025, in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, the Company issued 1,684,270 New Shares and $1,004,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer.”
Equity Issuances

BEYOND MEAT, INC. issued 1,684,270 New Shares of common stock to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer for exchange of Existing Convertible Notes.

“on October 30, 2025, in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, the Company issued 1,684,270 New Shares and $1,004,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer.”
Equity Issuances

BEYOND MEAT, INC. issued convertible note to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes for $459,000 in aggregate principal amount.

“Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued 776,610 shares of its common stock and $459,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes (as defined below) to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes (as defined below) accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer.”
Equity Issuances

BEYOND MEAT, INC. issued 776,610 shares of common stock to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes.

“Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued 776,610 shares of its common stock and $459,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes (as defined below) to eligible holders of the Existing Convertible Notes (as defined below) accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer.”
Debt Financings

BEYOND MEAT, INC. incurred convertible notes of $209,176,000 at 7.00% maturing due 2030.

“Following the Final Settlement Date, a total of (i) $209,176,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes (inclusive of $12.5 million in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes as payment to certain holders of Existing Convertible Notes that had entered into a transaction support agreement with the Company relating to the Exchange Offer) and (ii) 316,926,786 New Shares will have been issued by the Company in connection with the Exchange Offer on the Early Settlement Date and the Final Settlement Date.”
Debt Financings

BEYOND MEAT, INC. incurred convertible notes of $208,717,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes at 7.00% per annum maturing October 15, 2030.

“In connection with the early settlement of the Exchange Offer, on October 15, 2025, the Company issued (i) $196,217,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes and (ii) 316,150,176 New Shares, in exchange for the validly tendered and accepted Existing Convertible Notes. In addition, the Company issued an additional $12.5 million in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes as payment of the SteerCo Premium, for a total of $208,717,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Convertible Notes.”
Debt Financings

BEYOND MEAT, INC. incurred term loan of $60.0 million with Unprocessed Foods, LLC at 12.0% maturing February 7, 2030.

“On September 18, 2025, at the Company’s request, Unprocessed Foods, as the sole Lender at such time, made a second Delayed Draw Term Loan to the Company in the principal amount of $60.0 million.”
Restructurings & Charges

BEYOND MEAT, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of One-time cash charges of $0.8 million to $1.3 million primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits and related costs in connection with reducti affecting North America (44 employees).

“On August 6, 2025, management of the Company approved a plan to reduce the Company’s current workforce in North America by approximately 44 employees, representing approximately 6% of the Company’s total global workforce. This decision was based on cost-reduction initiatives intended to reduce cost of goods sold and operating expenses. The Company estimates that it will incur one-time cash charges of approximately $0.8 million to $1.3 million in connection with the reduction in force, primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits and related costs, in all cases, provided to departing employees.”
Debt Financings

BEYOND MEAT, INC. incurred term loan of $40.0 million with Unprocessed Foods, LLC at 12.0% maturing February 7, 2030.

“On June 26, 2025, at the Company’s request, Unprocessed Foods, as the sole Lender at such time, made a Delayed Draw Term Loan to the Company in the principal amount of $40.0 million.”
Debt Financings

BEYOND MEAT, INC. incurred term loan of $100.0 million with Unprocessed Foods, LLC (an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation) at 12.0% per annum (17.5% after Initial Maturity Date if extended) maturing February 7, 2030 (extendable to May 7, 2035).

“Loan and Security Agreement On May 7, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”), among the Company, as the borrower, Unprocessed Foods, LLC, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation, as lender (“Unprocessed Foods”), the other lenders party thereto from time to time (together with Unprocessed Foods, the “Lenders”), and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, as guarantors (the “Guarantors” and, together with the Company, the “Loan Parties”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Lenders have agreed to provide for a senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility” and the loans thereunder, the “Delayed Draw Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million.”

Akerho Oghoghomeh departed as Chief Marketing Officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“As previously disclosed on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2025 (the “Prior Form 8-K”), Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Akerho “AK” Oghoghomeh, the Company’s former Chief Marketing Officer, left the business as part of a reduction in force.”
Restructurings & Charges

BEYOND MEAT, INC. announced a impairment with charges of approximately $12.0 million to $17.0 million affecting China.

“In addition, the Company currently estimates that it will incur one-time non-cash charges of approximately $12.0 million to $17.0 million, primarily related to accelerated depreciation and impairment charges and other write-downs on certain fixed assets in China.”
Restructurings & Charges

BEYOND MEAT, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $0.5 million to $1.0 million affecting China (approximately 20 employees, representing approximately 95% of the Company’s China workforce (or approximately 3% of the).

“decision was based on cost-reduction initiatives intended to reduce operating expenses. The Company currently estimates that it will incur one-time cash charges of approximately $1.0 million to $1.5 million in connection with the 2025 RIF, primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits and related costs, in all cases, provided to departing employees.”
Restructurings & Charges

BEYOND MEAT, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $1.0 million to $1.5 million affecting North America and the EU (approximately 44 employees, representing approximately 17% of the Company's global non-production workforce (or approxim).

“decision was based on cost-reduction initiatives intended to reduce operating expenses. The Company currently estimates that it will incur one-time cash charges of approximately $1.0 million to $1.5 million in connection with the 2025 RIF, primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits and related costs, in all cases, provided to departing employees.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported first quarter ended March 30, 2024 results: revenue $75.6 million, net income $54.4 million, EPS $0.84 per common share.

“Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) (“Beyond Meat” or “the Company”), a leader in plant-based meat, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights 1 • Net revenues were $75.6 million, a decrease of 18.0% year-over-year. • Gross profit was $3.7 million, or gross margin of 4.9%, compared to gross profit of $6.2 million, or gross margin of 6.7%, in the year-ago period. • Loss from operations was $53.5 million, or operating margin of -70.7%, compared to loss from operations of $57.7 million, or operating margin of -62.6%, in the year-ago period. ◦ Adjusted loss from operations was $46.0 million, or adjusted operating margin of -60.8%, reflecting the exclusion of a $7.5 million accrual related to a consumer class action settlement. • Net loss was $54.4 million, or $0.84 per common share, compared to net loss of $59.0 million, or $0.92 per common share, in the year-ago period. ◦ Adjusted net loss was $46.9 million, or $0.72 p”

Lubi Kutua changed role as interim principal accounting officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“Lubi Kutua, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and interim principal accounting officer, will no longer continue as interim principal accounting officer.”

Yi (Jevy) Luo was appointed as principal accounting officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“appointed Yi (Jevy) Luo, age 47, the Company's Vice President, Corporate Controller, as principal accounting officer effective as of April 22, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $73.7 million, net income $155.1 million, EPS $2.40 per common share.

“plant-based meat, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights 1 • Net revenues were $73.7 million, a decrease of 7.8% year-over-year. • Gross profit was a loss of $83.9 million, or gross margin of -113.8%, compared to a loss of $2.9 million, or gross margin of -3.7%, in the”
Governance Changes

BEYOND MEAT, INC.: Amended Article I, Section 1.7 to adopt majority voting for uncontested director elections with plurality carve-out for contested elections, and implemented director resignation policy (effective 2024-02-09).

“On February 9, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws”), which became effective the same day. Article I, Section 1.7 of the Bylaws was amended to implement a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections with a plurality voting standard carve out for contested director elections.”

Lubi Kutua changed role as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal accounting officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“Lubi Kutua, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer, will assume the duties of principal accounting officer effective January 6, 2024 until a replacement is appointed.”

Henry Dieu departed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“Henry Dieu, the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer was stepping down effective January 5, 2024 to pursue another opportunity.”

Henry Dieu departed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“On November 20, 2023, Henry Dieu notified Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is stepping down as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer effective January 5, 2024 to pursue another opportunity.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“On November 8, 2023, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance (lowered).

“As a result of the softer than anticipated third quarter results and the Company’s updated expectations for the balance of the year, the Company is revising the following key elements of its 2023 full year outlook.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. updated its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On November 2, 2023, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and an updated 2023 full year outlook.”
Restructurings & Charges

BEYOND MEAT, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $2.0 million to $2.5 million (approximately 65 employees, representing approximately 19% of the Company’s global non-production workforce (or approxim).

“On November 1, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan to reduce the Company’s current workforce by approximately 65 employees, representing approximately 19% of the Company’s global non-production workforce (or approximately 8% of the Company’s total global workforce). This decision was based on cost-reduction initiatives intended to reduce operating expenses. The Company currently estimates that it will incur one-time cash charges of approximately $2.0 million to $2.5 million in connection with the reduction in force, primarily consisting of notice period and severance payments, employee benefits and related costs.”

Margaret "Jackie" Trask departed as Chief People Officer at BEYOND MEAT, INC..

“On September 25, 2023 , Margaret “Jackie” Trask notified Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) that she is stepping down as the Company’s Chief People Officer effective October 13, 2023 to pursue another opportunity.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported second quarter ended July 1, 2023 results: revenue $102.1 million, net income Net loss was $53.5 million, or $0.83 per common share, EPS $(0.83) per common share.

“Net revenues were $102.1 million, a decrease of 30.5% year-over-year.”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal 3: The Company’s stockholders voted, on a non-binding advisory basis, to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 10,548,716 1,467,574 146,488 15,920,102”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal 2: The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023 by the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 27,434,653 363,947 284,280 0”
Shareholder Votes

BEYOND MEAT, INC. shareholders approved Election of Class I directors at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal 1: The Company’s stockholders elected each of the following directors as Class I directors to serve until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified by the following votes: NOMINEE FOR WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES Seth Goldman 7,625,461 4,537,317 15,920,102 C. James Koch 11,810,203 352,575 15,920,102 Kathy N. Waller 11,053,187 1,109,591 15,920,102”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported first quarter ended April 1, 2023 results: revenue $92.2 million, net income $59.0 million, or $0.92 per common share, EPS $0.92 per common share.

“Net revenues were $92.2 million, a decrease of 15.7% year-over-year.”
Governance Changes

BEYOND MEAT, INC.: Amended quorum requirement for stockholder meetings from majority to one-third of voting power (effective 2023-04-09).

“Article I, Section 1.5 of the Bylaws was amended to modify the quorum required for the transaction of business at a meeting of stockholders of the Company to provide that the presence, in person or by proxy, of holders of one-third (1/3 rd) of the voting power of the shares of stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at such meeting”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported full year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $418.9 million, net income Net loss was $366.1 million, EPS $5.75 per common share.

“Net revenues were $418.9 million, a decrease of 9.8% year-over-year. • Gross profit was a loss of $23.7 million, or gross margin of -5.7% of net revenues. • Net loss was $366.1 million, or $5.75 per common share.”
Earnings Releases

BEYOND MEAT, INC. reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $79.9 million, net income Net loss was $66.9 million, EPS $1.05 per common share.

“Net revenues were $79.9 million, a decrease of 20.6% year-over-year. • Gross profit was a loss of $2.9 million, or gross margin of -3.7% of net revenues. • Net loss was $66.9 million, or $1.05 per common share.”

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