Beyond Meat (BYND) director receives 152,555-share RSU grant as equity compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Murray Joshua M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BEYOND MEAT, INC. director Joshua M. Murray received a grant of 152,555 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units on May 20, 2026 under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. The award is a compensation grant at no cash cost to him.

The RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before the first annual stockholders’ meeting following the grant date, subject to continued service and potential accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control. After this grant, he directly holds 202,914 shares, including restricted stock units subject to vesting and deferral.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Murray Joshua M.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 202,914 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 152,555 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 202,914 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 152,555 shares Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted May 20, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Stock-based compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Post-grant holdings 202,914 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings following the RSU grant

Vesting period Earlier of 1 year or pre‑meeting date Vests on one-year anniversary of grant or day before next annual meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, Change in Control, deferral election

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

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

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

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

"elected to defer the receipt of the shares underlying the RSUs upon vesting"

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^*

Murray Joshua M.

(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	202,914	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 Joshua M. Murray	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Beyond Meat (BYND) report for Joshua M. Murray?

Beyond Meat reported that director Joshua M. Murray received a grant of 152,555 restricted stock units of Common Stock. The grant was made on May 20, 2026 under the company’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan as a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market share purchase.

How many Beyond Meat (BYND) shares does Joshua M. Murray hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Joshua M. Murray directly holds 202,914 shares of Beyond Meat Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted restricted stock units, which are subject to vesting conditions and a deferral election for receipt of the underlying shares upon vesting.

When do Joshua M. Murray’s new Beyond Meat (BYND) RSUs vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Joshua M. Murray vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the May 20, 2026 grant date or the day before the first annual stockholders’ meeting after that date, provided he continues in service and subject to accelerated vesting upon a Change in Control.

What plan governs Joshua M. Murray’s Beyond Meat (BYND) RSU grant?

The RSU grant to Joshua M. Murray was issued under Beyond Meat’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan allows the company to grant equity awards, such as restricted stock units, to directors and other participants as part of their overall compensation structure linked to company performance and service.

Did Joshua M. Murray pay cash for the 152,555 Beyond Meat (BYND) RSUs?

No, Joshua M. Murray did not pay cash for this award. The Form 4 shows a grant of 152,555 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase of Beyond Meat shares.

Can Joshua M. Murray’s Beyond Meat (BYND) RSUs vest earlier than scheduled?

Yes, the RSUs may vest earlier upon a Change in Control as defined in the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. Otherwise, they vest on the earlier of one year after the May 20, 2026 grant date or the day before the first annual meeting of stockholders following that grant date.