Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) director granted 152,555 RSUs
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Goldman Seth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BEYOND MEAT, INC. director Seth Goldman reported an equity compensation grant of restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock. He received 152,555 RSUs on May 20, 2026 under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan at no purchase price.
The RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the first annual stockholders’ meeting after the grant, subject to his continued service and potential accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control. Following this grant, he holds 942,759 common shares directly and 178,659 shares indirectly through a trust, and has elected to defer receipt of the shares underlying the RSUs upon vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 152,555 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Goldman Seth
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 152,555 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 942,759 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 178,659 shares (Indirect, By Julie D. Farkas Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Restricted stock units ("RSU") granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") on May 20, 2026. The RSU award vests on the earlier to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and (ii) the day prior to the first annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date, in each case, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the vesting date, and subject to accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan). The Reporting Person has elected to defer the receipt of the shares underlying the RSUs upon vesting of the RSUs in accordance with a deferral election provided by the Company.
- F2. Includes shares held by the Seth Goldman Revocable Trust of which the Reporting Person is the settlor, sole trustee and sole beneficiary.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 152,555 RSUs
RSU grant price: $0.0000 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 942,759 shares
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RSU grant size
152,555 RSUs
Granted May 20, 2026 under 2018 Equity Incentive Plan
RSU grant price
$0.0000 per share
Grant, award, or other acquisition
Direct holdings after grant
942,759 shares
Common Stock held directly following RSU grant
Indirect holdings
178,659 shares
Common Stock held indirectly via Julie D. Farkas Revocable Trust
Key Terms
Restricted stock units ("RSU"), 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, Change in Control, deferral election
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Restricted stock units ("RSU") financial
"Restricted stock units ("RSU") granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan"
2018 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") on May 20, 2026"
Change in Control financial
"subject to accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan)"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
deferral election financial
"in accordance with a deferral election provided by the Company"
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FAQ
What did Beyond Meat (BYND) director Seth Goldman report in this Form 4?
Seth Goldman reported an equity compensation grant of 152,555 restricted stock units tied to Beyond Meat common stock. These RSUs were granted at no purchase price and increase his reported direct and indirect share-based exposure to the company.
How many Beyond Meat RSUs were granted to Seth Goldman and at what price?
Seth Goldman was granted 152,555 restricted stock units of Beyond Meat common stock at a $0.0000 purchase price. This indicates a compensation award rather than an open-market share purchase, consistent with typical director equity grants.
What is the vesting schedule for Seth Goldman’s new Beyond Meat RSU award?
The 152,555 RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the May 20, 2026 grant date or the day prior to the first annual stockholders’ meeting after that date, subject to Seth Goldman’s continued service and potential acceleration upon a Change in Control.
Under what plan were Seth Goldman’s Beyond Meat RSUs granted and what special condition applies?
The 152,555 RSUs were granted under Beyond Meat’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. The award is subject to accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control, as defined in the plan, in addition to standard time- and service-based vesting conditions.