Beyond Meat (BYND) CFO assumes principal accounting role after Luo departure

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Beyond Meat, Inc. reported a leadership change in its finance organization. On December 18, 2025, the company notified Yi (Jevy) Luo, its Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, that his employment was terminated. His last working day was December 18, 2025, and his last day of employment is December 23, 2025.

The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer, Lubi Kutua, will assume the additional role and duties of principal accounting officer effective December 18, 2025, while the company conducts a search for a replacement. The filing states that Mr. Kutua’s compensation will not change with these added responsibilities and notes that his background and related person transaction disclosures are incorporated by reference from prior proxy materials.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 18, 2025

BEYOND MEAT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38879

26-4087597

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100

El Segundo, California 90245

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(866) 756-4112

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value

BYND

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 18, 2025, Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Yi (Jevy) Luo, the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, of the termination of his employment. His last working day was December 18, 2025 and his last day of employment is December 23, 2025.

Lubi Kutua, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer, will assume the duties of principal accounting officer effective December 18, 2025 pending the search for a replacement. Mr. Kutua’s compensation will not change in connection with his increased responsibilities. Mr. Kutua’s biography and certain other information required by Item 5.02(c) of Form 8-K are included in the Company’s Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 17, 2025, and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Kutua is not a participant in any related person transaction required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, except as disclosed in the Company’s Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 8, 2025, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

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.

BEYOND MEAT, INC.
By:			/s/ Lubi Kutua
			Lubi Kutua
			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date: December 18, 2025

FAQ

What executive change did Beyond Meat (BYND) disclose on December 18, 2025?

Beyond Meat disclosed that on December 18, 2025, it notified Yi (Jevy) Luo, its Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, of the termination of his employment.

When is Yi (Jevy) Luo’s last day of employment with Beyond Meat (BYND)?

The company states that Yi (Jevy) Luo’s last working day was December 18, 2025, and his last official day of employment is December 23, 2025.

Who is taking over the principal accounting officer duties at Beyond Meat (BYND)?

Lubi Kutua, Beyond Meat’s current Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer, will assume the duties of principal accounting officer effective December 18, 2025, while the company searches for a replacement.

Will Beyond Meat CFO Lubi Kutua receive additional pay for the new accounting role?

The company states that Lubi Kutua’s compensation will not change in connection with his increased responsibilities as principal accounting officer.

Where can investors find more background information on Beyond Meat CFO Lubi Kutua?

Beyond Meat notes that Lubi Kutua’s biography and other required information are included in its Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on October 17, 2025, and that related person transaction disclosures are incorporated from its Schedule 14A filed on April 8, 2025.

Does Beyond Meat disclose any related person transactions involving CFO Lubi Kutua?

The company states that Lubi Kutua is not a participant in any related person transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, except as disclosed in the Schedule 14A filed on April 8, 2025, which is incorporated by reference.