Falcon’s Beyond (Nasdaq: FBYD) lists 11% Series B preferred stock on Nasdaq

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. reported that its 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock is now listed and trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBYDP, effective as of market open on May 21, 2026. This preferred stock trades alongside the company’s Class A common stock and warrants already listed on Nasdaq. The company emphasized that this announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Dividend Rate: 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Preferred Trading Start Date: May 21, 2026 Preferred Ticker: FBYDP +2 more

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Dividend Rate 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Dividend rate on newly listed preferred stock

Preferred Trading Start Date May 21, 2026 Date FBYDP began trading on Nasdaq Global Market

Preferred Ticker FBYDP Nasdaq symbol for 11% Series B preferred stock

Common Stock Ticker FBYD Nasdaq symbol for Class A common stock

Warrant Terms 0.25 shares per warrant Warrants exchangeable for 0.25 shares of Class A common stock

Key Terms

11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Nasdaq Global Market, Emerging growth company, Inline XBRL, +1 more

5 terms

11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock financial

"the Company’s 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market"

Nasdaq Global Market market

"began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FBYDP”"

The Nasdaq Global Market is a section of the stock exchange where larger, well-established companies are listed and publicly traded. It functions like a marketplace where investors can buy and sell shares of these companies, providing them with access to capital and opportunities for growth. Its role is important because it helps investors identify and invest in reputable companies with strong financial backgrounds.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock financial

"11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market"

A class of preferred shares that pays fixed dividends which accumulate if they are skipped, and that can be converted into common shares at a predetermined rate. Think of it as a hybrid between a savings account that guarantees missed interest later and a ticket that can be exchanged for ordinary ownership; investors care because it provides steady income protection and priority in payouts while also posing potential dilution to common shareholders if converted.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/21/2026 - 04:40 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026

FALCON’S BEYOND GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41833		92-0261853
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1768 Park Center Drive

Orlando, FL 32835

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 909-9350

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	FBYD	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants exchangeable for 0.25 shares of Class A common stock, on October 6, 2028	FBYDW	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	FBYDP	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 21, 2026, Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the symbol “FBYDP”, on May 21, 2026. The full text of the Company’s press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated May 21, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 21, 2026	FALCON’S BEYOND GLOBAL, INC.

	By:	/s/ Bruce A. Brown
	Name:	Bruce A. Brown
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Falcon’s Beyond Lists Series B Preferred Stock on Nasdaq

May 21, 2026 – Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s Beyond”, “Falcon’s”, or the “Company”), a visionary entertainment and technology enterprise at the forefront of the global experience economy, today announced that the Company’s 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FBYDP”, effective as of market open on May 21, 2026.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Falcon’s Beyond

Falcon’s Beyond is a visionary entertainment and technology enterprise at the forefront of the global experience economy. The company designs, develops, engineers, and delivers immersive physical and digital experiences for leading brands, developers, and destination operators worldwide, as well as for its own portfolio of entertainment and technology concepts.

Built on an integrated experience platform, Falcon’s Beyond brings together creative development, proprietary technologies, advanced engineering, intellectual property (“IP”), and operational execution to enable the repeatable creation, deployment, and scaling of entertainment experiences across multiple formats and global locations. The company operates through three complementary business divisions:

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Falcon’s Creative Group provides creative and advisory services including destination strategy, master planning, experiential and attraction design, digital media, interactive software, IP development, and creative guardianship for entertainment and hospitality destinations.

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Falcon’s Beyond Brands encompasses a broad portfolio of intellectual property, proprietary technologies, and operating businesses that design, engineer, commercialize, and deploy entertainment systems, products, content, and experiences across physical and digital environments.

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Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, operates, and expands entertainment venues, hospitality experiences, and branded destination concepts across a variety of location-based formats, utilizing proprietary and third-party intellectual property.

FALCON’S BEYOND and its related trademarks are owned by Falcon’s Beyond.

Falcon’s is headquartered in Orlando, Fla. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

Falcon’s Beyond may use its website as a distribution channel of material Company information. Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely accessed through and posted on our website at investors.falconsbeyond.com.

In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about Falcon’s when you enroll your email address by visiting the Email Alerts section at investors.falconsbeyond.com.

Media Relations: Toni Caracciolo, Falcon’s Beyond: tcaracciolo@falconsbeyond.com

Investor Relations: ir@falconsbeyond.com

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Falcon’s Beyond Global (FBYD) announce in this 8-K filing?

Falcon’s Beyond Global announced that its 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBYDP on May 21, 2026. This expands the company’s listed securities beyond its existing common stock and warrants.

What security did Falcon’s Beyond (FBYD) list on Nasdaq and under what symbol?

Falcon’s Beyond listed its 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBYDP. Trading became effective as of market open on May 21, 2026, according to the company’s announcement and accompanying press release.

Does Falcon’s Beyond’s 8-K mean it is offering to sell the Series B preferred stock?

No. The company explicitly states the press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. Any sale would require proper registration or qualification under applicable state and jurisdictional securities laws.

What other Falcon’s Beyond (FBYD) securities are listed on Nasdaq?

Falcon’s Beyond lists Class A common stock with the symbol FBYD and warrants exchangeable for 0.25 shares of Class A common stock under FBYDW. The new 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock now trades under the separate ticker FBYDP on Nasdaq.

When did Falcon’s Beyond’s Series B preferred stock begin trading?

The 11% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market effective as of market open on May 21, 2026. The company disclosed the start of trading in an 8-K filing and a related press release filed as an exhibit.

Where is Falcon’s Beyond Global (FBYD) headquartered?

Falcon’s Beyond Global is headquartered at 1768 Park Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32835. The company describes itself as a visionary entertainment and technology enterprise focused on immersive physical and digital experiences for brands, developers, and destination operators worldwide.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 21, 2026 9.2 KB