Form 4: Beyond Meat CEO Gifts 24,000 Shares

Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown reported a charitable gift of 24,000 shares of common stock.

Summary

• Ethan Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND), reported a disposition of common stock.
• The transaction, a bona fide charitable gift, involved 24,000 shares of common stock.
• The gift occurred on October 15, 2025, with a transaction price of $0 per share.
• Following this transaction, Ethan Brown directly beneficially owns 1,627,218 shares of common stock.
• Additionally, Brown indirectly beneficially owns 639,881 shares through the Brown Asset Holding LLC, which is wholly owned by the Ethan Brown 2022 GRAT.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The charitable gift of shares by the CEO is a neutral event for the company's operational performance and stock valuation. It does not indicate a change in company fundamentals or management's confidence in the business.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details an individual insider transaction and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape within the plant-based food sector.

Related Party Transactions

• Ethan Brown's indirect beneficial ownership of 639,881 shares is held through Brown Asset Holding LLC, which is wholly owned by the Ethan Brown 2022 GRAT.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as the transaction is a charitable gift and not a sale for cash, representing a small fraction of total outstanding shares.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this insider transaction.

Key Dates

Keywords

Beyond Meat, BYND, Ethan Brown, CEO, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Charitable Gift, Stock Disposition