Beyond Meat Files Proxy Statement
Ticker: BYND · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, sec-filing, governance
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TL;DR
BYND proxy filing is in, get ready for shareholder votes.
AI Summary
Beyond Meat, Inc. filed a Definitive Additional Materials proxy statement on October 31, 2025, related to its annual meeting. The filing concerns the company's proxy materials, which are subject to SEC rules under the 1934 Act. The company is headquartered at 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Why It Matters
This filing is a standard procedural document for public companies, indicating that Beyond Meat is preparing for its shareholder meeting and related corporate governance activities.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine SEC filing for a proxy statement, not indicating any immediate financial or operational risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Beyond Meat, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100 (location) — Business Address
- El Segundo, CA (location) — Business Address City and State
- 264087597 (company_id) — EIN
- 001-38879 (company_id) — SEC File Number
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a DEFA14A filing, specifically 'Definitive Additional Materials' for a proxy statement.
Who is the filing company?
The filing company is Beyond Meat, Inc.
When was this filing made?
The filing was made on October 31, 2025.
What is the company's business address?
The business address is 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA 90245.
What is the SEC file number for Beyond Meat?
The SEC file number for Beyond Meat is 001-38879.
Filing Stats: 4,548 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 14.6 · Accepted 2025-10-30 21:35:47
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — e on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value BYND The Nasdaq Stock Mar
- $459,000 — 776,610 shares of its common stock and $459,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $1,114,603,000 — the early settlement of the exchange of $1,114,603,000 in aggregate principal amount (the "Ear
- $202.5 million — e Notes for a pro rata portion of up to $202.5 million in aggregate principal amount of newly
- $5,938,000 — the Early Tendered Notes, an additional $5,938,000 in aggregate principal amount of Existi
- $1,004,000 — Settlement Date, the Company issued (i) $1,004,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $209,721,000 — e Final Settlement Date, a total of (i) $209,721,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $12.5 million — of New Convertible Notes (inclusive of $12.5 million in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $29,459,000 — ation of the Additional Tendered Notes, $29,459,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Ex
- $2,738,000 — r (the "Exchange Agent"), an additional $2,738,000 in aggregate principal amount of Existi
- $170.8044 — ration Deadline are eligible to receive $170.8044 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $1,000 — Notes and 283.6438 New Shares for each $1,000 in aggregate principal amount of Existi
- $208,717,000 — Settlement Date, the Company issued (i) $208,717,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $209,176,000 — e Final Settlement Date, a total of (i) $209,176,000 in aggregate principal amount of New Co
- $32,659,000 — ation of the Additional Tendered Notes, $32,659,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Ex
Filing Documents
- d18992ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 79KB
- 0001193125-25-259121.txt ( ) — 80KB
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to consummate the
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to consummate the Exchange Offer. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, not historical fact, and involve certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions. Actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events could differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. While the Company believes that its assumptions are reasonable, it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results. There are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements made or implied herein including risks related to the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Exchange Offer and the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2025, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 8, 2025, and under the heading "Supplementary Risk Factors" in Beyond Meat's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2025, as well as other factors described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that the Company will make additional updates with respec
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release of Beyond Meat, Inc. dated October 29, 2025 104 Cover page interactive data file (embedded with the inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
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. BEYOND MEAT, INC. By: /s/ Lubi Kutua Lubi Kutua Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: October 30, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 Beyond Meat Announces Final Tender Results and Final Settlement for Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation with Respect to Existing Convertible Notes El Segundo, California. (October 29, 2025) — Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) (the "Company" or "Beyond Meat"), a leader in plant-based meat, today announced the final tender results of its previously announced exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") to exchange any and all of its 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the "Existing Convertible Notes") for a pro rata portion of (i) up to $202.5 million in aggregate principal amount of its new 7.00% Convertible Senior Secured Second Lien PIK Toggle Notes due 2030 (the "New Convertible Notes") and (ii) up to 326,190,370 shares of its common stock (the "New Shares" and, together with the New Convertible Notes, the "Offered Securities"). As previously announced, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 10, 2025 (the "Early Tender Date"), $1,114,603,000 in aggregate principal amount of Existing Convertible Notes was validly tendered in the Exchange Offer and not validly withdrawn (the "Early Tendered Notes") and related consents to the Proposed Amendments (as defined below) were validly delivered and not validly withdrawn as of such time. Early settlement of Offered Securities in exchange for the Existing Convertible Notes validly tendered in the Exchange Offer and not validly withdrawn as of the Early Tender Date occurred on October 15, 2025 (the "Early Settlement Date"), and the Company entered into a supplemental indenture eliminating substantially all of the restrictive covenants in the indenture governing the Existing Convertible