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Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) is the issuer in a Schedule 13G reporting that Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC, and Israel A. Englander each report 957,442 common shares, or 5.2%, with shared voting and dispositive power over the same securities. The securities are held by entities, and the reporting persons state that the disclosure alone is not an admission of beneficial ownership.
The reported 5.2% was calculated using 18,291,409 shares outstanding. That calculation adjusts 515,818,978 shares outstanding as of August 5, 2026, for a 1-for-30 reverse stock split effective August 13, 2026, and includes 1,097,444 shares issued in connection with the initial settlement of the issuer’s 0% convertible-note exchange agreements.
Key Figures
Reported beneficial ownership:957,442 sharesPercent of class:5.2%Shares outstanding used in percentage calculation:18,291,409 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Reported beneficial ownership957,442 sharesEach reporting person reports this amount; the disclosures concern the same securities.
Percent of class5.2%Reported by each reporting person.
Shares outstanding used in percentage calculation18,291,409 sharesCommon stock outstanding used to calculate the reported percentage.
Shares outstanding before reverse stock split adjustment515,818,978 sharesCommon shares outstanding as of August 5, 2026.
Shares issued in initial settlement1,097,444 sharesIssued in connection with the initial settlement of the issuer’s 0% convertible-note exchange agreements.
Reverse stock split ratio1-for-30Effective August 13, 2026.
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared Voting Powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 957,442.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
Shared Dispositive Powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 957,442.00"
reverse stock splitfinancial
"1-for-30 reverse stock split"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
privately negotiated exchange agreementsfinancial
"initial settlement of the privately negotiated exchange agreements"
FAQ
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How many BYND shares did the reporting persons report?
Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC, and Israel A. Englander each reported 957,442 shares with shared voting and dispositive power. The disclosures concern the same securities; the reporting persons said the disclosure alone is not an admission of beneficial ownership.
What percentage of BYND did the reporting persons report?
Each reported 5.2% of the class. The percentage calculation used 18,291,409 shares of common stock outstanding, based on 515,818,978 shares outstanding as of August 5, 2026, adjusted for a 1-for-30 reverse stock split effective August 13, 2026, plus 1,097,444 shares issued in connection with the initial settlement of the 0% convertible notes’ privately negotiated exchange agreements.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Beyond Meat, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
08862E307
(CUSIP Number)
09/21/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
08862E307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Millennium Management LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
957,442.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
957,442.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
957,442.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
08862E307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Millennium Group Management LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
957,442.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
957,442.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
957,442.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
08862E307
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Israel A. Englander
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
957,442.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
957,442.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
957,442.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Beyond Meat, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, California 90245
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Millennium Management LLC
Millennium Group Management LLC
Israel A. Englander
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Millennium Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Millennium Group Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Israel A. Englander
c/o Millennium Management LLC
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(c)
Citizenship:
Millennium Management LLC - Delaware
Millennium Group Management LLC - Delaware
Israel A. Englander - United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
08862E307
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See response to Item 9 on each cover page.
(b)
Percent of class:
See response to Item 11 on each cover page.
The percent of class was calculated based on 18,291,409 shares of Common Stock outstanding, which is the sum of (i) 515,818,978 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 5, 2026, as reported in the issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026, as adjusted for the 1-for-30 reverse stock split which became effective at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2026, and (ii) 1,097,444 shares of Common Stock issued in connection with the initial settlement of the privately negotiated exchange agreements of the issuer's 0% convertible notes, as reported in the issuer's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 23, 2026.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to Item 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to Item 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to Item 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to Item 8 on each cover page.
The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers that may be controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC (the managing member of Millennium Management LLC) and Mr. Englander (the sole voting trustee of the managing member of Millennium Group Management LLC). The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC or Mr. Englander as to beneficial ownership of the securities held by such entities.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Millennium Management LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:
Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:
09/25/2026
Millennium Group Management LLC
Signature:
/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:
Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:
09/25/2026
Israel A. Englander
Signature:
/s/ Israel A. Englander
Name/Title:
Israel A. Englander
Date:
09/25/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2026, by and among Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander.
