Beyond Meat (BYND) director awarded 152,555 RSUs, now holds 192,780 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GRAYSON CHELSEA A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BEYOND MEAT, INC. director Chelsea A. Grayson received a grant of 152,555 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on May 20, 2026 under the company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. This is a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market purchase.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the first annual stockholder meeting after the grant date, if she continues in service, with potential accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control as defined in the plan. After this award, she directly holds 192,780 shares of common stock. She has elected to defer receipt of the shares underlying the RSUs when they vest.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider GRAYSON CHELSEA A

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	152,555	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 192,780 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 152,555 RSUs Shares held after grant: 192,780 shares Vesting timing: Earlier of one year or pre-annual meeting +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 152,555 RSUs Grant on May 20, 2026 under 2018 Equity Incentive Plan

Shares held after grant 192,780 shares Director’s direct ownership following the RSU award

Vesting timing Earlier of one year or pre-annual meeting RSUs vest based on time and next annual stockholder meeting

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Indicates RSU grant was a compensation award, not a purchase

Key Terms

Restricted stock units ("RSU"), 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, Change in Control, deferral election

4 terms

Restricted stock units ("RSU") financial

"Restricted stock units ("RSU") granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan"

2018 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"RSU granted under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan")"

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"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GRAYSON CHELSEA A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BEYOND MEAT, INC.

888 N. DOUGLAS STREET, SUITE 100

(Street)

EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA 90245

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BEYOND MEAT, INC. [ BYND ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		152,555(1)	A	$0	192,780	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Teri L. Witteman, as Attorney-In-Fact for Chelsea A. Grayson	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Beyond Meat (BYND) director Chelsea A. Grayson report in this Form 4?

Chelsea A. Grayson reported receiving 152,555 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Beyond Meat common stock as a compensation grant. The award was made under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan and increased her direct holdings to 192,780 shares after the transaction.

How many Beyond Meat (BYND) RSUs were granted to Chelsea A. Grayson?

She was granted 152,555 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Beyond Meat common stock. These RSUs represent a future right to receive shares, subject to vesting conditions and her continued service with the company through the applicable vesting date.

When do Chelsea A. Grayson’s Beyond Meat (BYND) RSUs vest?

The RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the May 20, 2026 grant date or the day before the first annual stockholder meeting after that date. Vesting requires her continued service and may accelerate upon a Change in Control defined in the plan.

Is Chelsea A. Grayson buying or selling Beyond Meat (BYND) shares in this filing?

The filing shows an acquisition via a grant of 152,555 RSUs rather than a market buy or sale. It reflects stock-based compensation under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market transaction to purchase or dispose of existing shares.

How many Beyond Meat (BYND) shares does Chelsea A. Grayson hold after this RSU grant?

Following the RSU grant, she directly holds 192,780 shares of Beyond Meat common stock. This figure reflects her position after the May 20, 2026 award and is disclosed in the Form 4 as her post-transaction ownership level.

What special terms apply to Chelsea A. Grayson’s Beyond Meat (BYND) RSU grant?

The RSU award is subject to standard vesting, continued service, and potential accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control. She has also elected to defer receipt of the shares underlying the RSUs upon vesting under a company deferral election program.