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Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) legal chief sells 29,978 shares in 10b5-1 trade

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BEYOND MEAT, INC. Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Teri L. Witteman sold 29,978 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share in an open-market transaction on April 20, 2026. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 12, 2025, and she held 4,178,194 shares directly after the transaction.

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Insider WITTEMAN TERI L
Role Chief Legal Officer, Secretary
Sold 29,978 shs ($30K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 29,978 $1.00 $30K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,178,194 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 12, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at a price of $1.00 per share. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and the price at which the transaction was effected. Includes 39,292 RSUs awarded to the reporting person pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the RSU awards granted to the reporting person on September 29, 2025.
Shares sold 29,978 shares Open-market sale on April 20, 2026
Sale price $1.00 per share Price for the 29,978 sold shares
Shares held after transaction 4,178,194 shares Direct ownership following April 20, 2026 sale
RSUs included in holdings 39,292 RSUs Awarded under antidilution provisions from September 29, 2025 grants
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted..."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
RSUs financial
"Includes 39,292 RSUs awarded to the reporting person pursuant to the antidilution provisions..."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
antidilution provisions financial
"Includes 39,292 RSUs awarded to the reporting person pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the RSU awards..."
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
WITTEMAN TERI L
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer, Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/20/2026S(1)29,978D$1(2)4,178,194(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 12, 2025.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at a price of $1.00 per share. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide, upon request, to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and the price at which the transaction was effected.
3. Includes 39,292 RSUs awarded to the reporting person pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the RSU awards granted to the reporting person on September 29, 2025.
Remarks:
/s/ Teri L. Witteman04/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did BYND executive Teri L. Witteman report?

Teri L. Witteman reported selling 29,978 shares of Beyond Meat common stock at $1.00 per share. The transaction occurred on April 20, 2026, and was classified as an open-market sale, reducing but not eliminating her direct ownership stake.

How many BYND shares does Teri L. Witteman hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, Teri L. Witteman directly holds 4,178,194 shares of Beyond Meat common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the April 20, 2026 transaction disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

Was the BYND insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Teri L. Witteman on December 12, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing was determined in advance rather than chosen opportunistically.

What price did the BYND insider receive for the shares sold?

The transaction was executed at a price of $1.00 per Beyond Meat share. The filing notes the sale occurred in multiple trades, but each was priced at $1.00, resulting in a consistent per-share sale price for all 29,978 shares.

What is Teri L. Witteman’s role at Beyond Meat?

Teri L. Witteman serves as Beyond Meat’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. As an executive officer, her share transactions are reported on Form 4, providing transparency into her ownership changes and any open-market trades in company stock.

Does the BYND Form 4 mention any RSUs for Teri L. Witteman?

Yes. A footnote explains that her holdings include 39,292 restricted stock units (RSUs) awarded under antidilution provisions tied to RSU grants made on September 29, 2025. These RSUs represent additional equity-based compensation beyond common shares.